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Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Dec 36 min read
Ryan Reid, the West End's Fiyero on embracing his Wickedness
In 2021, Ryan Reid was announced as the cast’s new Fiyero, the love interest of two witches Glinda and Elphaba.
Ope Oduwole
Nov 254 min read
GNX: How Kendrick Lamar Got His Groove Back
Kendrick Lamar has always been a shapeshifter, redefining his artistry with every album. With Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers , we met a...
Karen Chalamilla
Oct 168 min read
Xenia Manasseh is Balancing the Scales
On the early morning of a Saturday in September, Xenia is emphatic on our FaceTime call as she tells me about an audio recording she has...
Maxine Sibihwana
Jul 316 min read
The Bold Transformation of Mnelia
A portmanteau of her first and middle names Monique and Amelia, London’s R&B singer-songwriter MNELIA is ready to reintroduce herself...
Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
Jun 294 min read
Left Right, and Around the World with Keys the Prince
Many artists come to a crossroad at some point during their career where two options are presented to them; continue to chase the dream,...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Jun 54 min read
In Conversation: DB Captures
Daniel Oluwatobi aka DB Captures unpacks his photography journey and music social club ThisChord with The Floor Mag.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Apr 33 min read
Kwoli Black: New EP is "the cheapest form of therapy I’ve ever had"
Kwoli Black has a calmness about him that juxtaposes his new EP, ‘CAN I SPEAK?’ With a co-sign from Kojey Radical, having opened for the...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Mar 92 min read
In Concert: Rachel Chinouriri
Review of Rachel Chinouriri's headline show at KOKO Camden.
Akachi Mbakwe
Mar 12 min read
Ones To Watch Vol. 10
Here are 5 up-and-coming artists you need to add to your playlist. Listen to the Ones To Watch playlist here. Adanna Duru - Babies You...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Aug 4, 20233 min read
Coming out on top with Champion's Malcolm Kamulete
In conversation with Top Boy actor Malcolm Kamulete on his new role as Bosco Champion in brand new BBC series 'Champion'.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Jun 25, 20233 min read
In Conversation: Devon Gilfillian
We caught up with Nashville based singer Devon Gilfillian, to chat all things Cross The Tracks, Black Joy and the music making process.
Karen Chalamilla
Jun 19, 20239 min read
In Conversation With: Dare Balogun from Vandelay Radio
In the latest post on Vandezine, the newsletter with updates from the Vandelay radio station crew, co-founder Dare offers some words of...
Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
Jun 7, 20232 min read
Cross The Tracks 2023 @ Brockwell Park
Reviewing the sold out 2023 edition of Funk, Jazz and Soul festival, Cross the Tracks. Performances from NxWorries, Kelis, Masego and more.
Andrea Nzeribe
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Kel-P Album Review: Bully Season Vol.1
Unpacking producer Kel-P's album 'Bully Season Vol.1' with The Floor Mag.
Karen Chalamilla
Feb 23, 20235 min read
In Conversation With: Kel-P
“When I played my new music to my friends, they called me a bully,” Kel-P teasingly mentions about halfway into our conversation, “they...
Karen Chalamilla
Feb 16, 20237 min read
The Women Setting Dance Floors Ablaze in Kenya
At the bedrock of any party scene lies DJs. You’ve got club managers, event promoters, party goers but really, it’s a great DJ that...
Karen Chalamilla
Jan 23, 20232 min read
On Repeat: Essy Maliya makes her official debut with "Same Way"
South-East London Essy Maliya makes her entrance into the scene with the Rich Music produced RnB track Same Way. Same Way is a profession...
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