Digga D and His Journey Back to Square One
The West London artist speaks on returning to his rap roots, his aspirations beyond music, and why you always walk backwards into the crib after a night out
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GIVEAWAY: Raised by Rap: 50 Years of Hip Hop
Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop, we're giving away 10 copies of Raised by Rap: 50 Years of Hip Hop — a double-LP vinyl featuring legendary acts like 21 Savage, A Tribe Called Quest, Doja Cat, Mobb Deep, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan and more!
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: Nazty Gurl
This week’s Sound Guide is brought to you by Eora-based DJ and Radio Host — Nazty Gurl
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Paris Texas Propel to the Skies with MID AIR
The genre-bending duo talk us through their new album, which finds them inciting chaos from the skies, with no plans of planting their feet on the ground.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: GXNXVS
This week’s Sound Guide is brought to you by rising R&B producer, GXNXVS.
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Melbourne’s Purgatory Release 16mm Fashion Film: Eternal
Teaming up with Melbourne filmmakers Khushi Patil and Joshua Barreno, the short film showcases Purgatory's style and explores life's subtle moments.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: Nate Brazier
This week’s Sound Guide is brought to you by rising South London-born artist and producer, Nate Brazier.
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BAYANG (tha Bushranger): Cascading Toward Hope
We shared a beer with the Sydney artist before his first headline show in Melbourne, to learn more about the pillars of the pandemonium he incites as a rapper, performer, and beacon of optimism.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: MALI JO$E
This week’s Sound Guide is brought to you by Boorloo-based rhyme connoisseur, and 2023 Acclaim All-Star, Mali Jo$e.
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Travis Scott’s UTOPIA: Build Your Own World
The Houston Juggernaut’s latest opus is one of chaotic production, A-list features, and career-best performances, leaving the meaning of this world entirely in your hands.
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Kione: Musonga Mbogo’s Ode To Family & Guidance
Ahead of his third solo exhibition at Sydney’s Hake House, we chatted to Canberra-based visual artist, Musonga Mbogo, about drawing inspiration from life, the future of the art scene, and the meaning behind his exhibition ‘Kione’.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: JUDAH.
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features cult Melbourne streetwear label, JUDAH.
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Loyle Carner’s Magnum Opus
Loyle Carner’s ‘hugo’ is a dive into uncomfortable territory, but with an indestructible life vest to keep you afloat. The tales of ‘hugo’ are told with bravery, deep conviction, and sincere integrity, easily stamping Carner as a lyrical and artistic phenomenon. Before taking to Sydney’s Enmore Theatre for its second night, we spoke to the artist backstage, plunging into all that encompasses the album.
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KayCyy’s Journey to the Sun
Raised between Kenya and Minnesota, the rising star hints at a Ksubi collaboration, explains why he admires artist Rosalía’s creative direction and emphasises the importance of connecting with local artists when travelling.
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