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- Jul 21
- 1 min
Criminal ease, kitty cat steez: rextropxssy’s SPEEDING
London-based creative retropxssy’s latest track, SPEEDING, is the aural embodiment of her live performances: frenetic, punky...
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- Jul 8
- 2 min
Beant's EP, 'The Rules of Engagement', is dope.
Late last month, British rapper Beant released a 4-track EP titled The Rules of Engagement, produced by a.s. kullar. The tape exhibits...
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- Jun 28
- 2 min
Scott Vlassis' Latest Release is Rhythmic and Refreshing
Scott Vlassis releases his latest single, Someone Like You. The track features Benny Atlas as co-vocalist, while Matt Saxx is brought in...
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- Mar 14
- 3 min
Riley vs The Row: how Teddy Riley took on Death Row Records and WON (No Diggity sample story)
Everyone knows No Diggity, but few know the beef surrounding it. Read on to discover the controversy around one of R&B’s greatest hits.
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- Feb 17
- 1 min
Sharifa releases dark trap track “Too Much”
Today, February 27th 2023, Sharifa released his latest single titled Too Much. It tells the tale of a female companion, presumably...
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- Feb 17
- 1 min
Southampton-based rapper, Deore, releases music video for his new single, ‘Peace’
Netherlands-born, Southampton-based rapper Deore has released his new single titled Peace, with an accompanying music video produced by...
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- Jan 31
- 1 min
Subject 13 releases hard-hitting rap record with MC Conscious Route, Dripping Sauce
Genre-transcendent producer Subject 13 added to his legacy with Dripping Sauce, a conscious rap record in collaboration with London emcee...
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- Jan 23
- 2 min
aNe's Fire & Water: Two Days of Visual Art and Live Music in Central London
This weekend, Saturday 28th January - Sunday 29th January 2023, London-based events promoter Air n Electricity (aNe) are hosting their...
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- Jan 8
- 2 min
Deore's second release: Mystery
Deore was born and raised in the Netherlands capital, but has his roots lying in Nigeria. Intrigued by making short freestyles as a kid...
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- Dec 11, 2022
- 2 min
Revisiting: Sharifa - COME AND HELP ME
London-based artist Sharifa created their new track, COME AND HELP ME, while in a dark emotional space. Here’s the lowdown on the 18 year...
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- Sep 2, 2022
- 2 min
Too Artsy For The Hood Kids, Too Hood For The Artsy Kids
Too Artsy For The Hood Kids, Too Hood For The Artsy Kids is nothing short of an anthem. Produced by Kipper, TAFTHK,THFTAK features vibey...
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- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
Hannah Lev Drops New Single Thread Count
Hannah Lev is an alternative R&B producer and singer-songwriter, describing her own sound as “spooky R&B”; contrasting softly-sung vocals...
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- Jul 4, 2022
- 2 min
Glaswegian Rpizy's Solo Debut Releases this Thursday
This Thursday, July 7th, Glasgow’s Rpizy releases his debut solo effort titled WestRoad. With a sound influenced by his Nigerian heritage...
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- May 13, 2022
- 2 min
Tropical Smoke’s Inaugural Rap Show in Basingstoke
Basingstoke-based hookah lounge Tropical Smoke organised its inaugural rap show in Winklebury, Basingstoke on Saturday, 26th of March...
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- Mar 10, 2022
- 2 min
Elcee The Alchemist Unleashes Alter Ego on New EP
You may have seen Elcee The Alchemist recently on the Boiler Room for his performance at Abbey Road Studios, an opportunity arranged by...
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- Feb 25, 2022
- 2 min
Big Rebz' New Album Has 15 Features
The Romford-based Big Rebz is due to release Irritable Vowel Syndrome, his third album that hosts a plethora of features, on Monday 7th...
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- Feb 24, 2022
- 2 min
Clubhouse Collective run Creative Networking Party with Max Fosh & Jay Alsop
YouTubers Zac Alsop and Max Fosh attended the Clubhouse Collective Creative Networking Party at The Roundhouse in Chalk Farm on Tuesday...
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- Feb 8, 2022
- 2 min
Giv3n unmasked as he and Panna open for Jam Baxter
For the first time in his 4 years of performing, London-based Giv3n took off the balaclava as he and the Portsmouth-based Baby Panna...
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- Feb 7, 2022
- 2 min
London-based collective breathing new life into Southampton Drum n Bass scene
GrubHub, a London-based collective of Drum n Bass DJs and MCs are putting their spin on South Coast DnB events. Starting with their event...
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- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
Lewisham Creative Releases Debut Photo Book
Lewisham-based photographer and videographer Dinkz has released his photo book Dinkz Vs The World. Dinkz’ photo book primarily displays...
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- Nov 11, 2021
- 2 min
Melanin 9 “Amulets” Cassette Re-Release
Some may remember Melanin 9 from his album Magna Carta (2012), or Old Pictures (2017). M9 has since stopped making music, rendering his...
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- Nov 3, 2021
- 5 min
Word Of Mouth Expand Across The South
In recent weeks, Portsmouth-born events organiser Word Of Mouth have been making efforts to expand their events and gain more nation-wide...
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
The Down Low S1E1: Falliey
Introducing The Down Low, a SOuthside interview series where we learn more from the creatives shaping the scene.
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- Oct 26, 2021
- 2 min
Mad Rai: Angst Is Born Album Prereview
This Friday, October 29th 2021, Mad Rai releases the next in his series of rage with Angst Is Born. A 7-track tape that prequels his...
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- Oct 22, 2021
- 3 min
Word Of Mouth are Coming to Southampton
A week from today - next Friday, 29th of October - Portsmouth and Southsea’s elite open mic event is coming to Southampton. Word Of...
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- Oct 9, 2021
- 4 min
SSHHH: The 6 Seconds That Changed Music
A 6-second drum sample has influenced modern music beyond comprehension. Artists from NWA to Skrillex, Oasis to Pendulum, Bowie to...
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- Sep 30, 2021
- 5 min
Beating the Algorithm: SOuthside Research into Independent Musicians' Instagram usage
Earlier this year, SOuthside Magazine conducted research into independent hip hop musicians' use of social media to figure out what works...
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- Sep 24, 2021
- 3 min
aNe x BigLove continue to kill it in Camden
Another Air N Electricity x BigLoveLtd event kicked off on Wednesday night, showcasing yet more musical talents from around the South...
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- Sep 1, 2021
- 4 min
Panna Hosts People's Lounge at Victorious Festival
On Friday, August 27th 2021, Baby Panna hosted The People’s Lounge stage at Victorious Festival in Portsmouth. Panna’s curated lineup...
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