Acclaim’s 25 Best Releases of 2023
Looking back at our team's favourite releases for the year. Check out our picks here!
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Bb trickz: Spain’s Unbothered Princess of Drill
Hailing from the vibrant city of Barcelona, 23-year-old rapper Bb trickz has skyrocketed into the conversation this year for her sample-heavy drill beats, schoolgirl aesthetic, and razor-sharp bilingual bars. With a staggering 15 million+ streams in her debut year as an artist, Bb trickz is making her mark on the global music scene.
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Emeka Must Shine: Blaqbonez Ode to Love, Wealth, and The Good Life
Bad Boy Blaq, Mr. Bombastic, Emeka the Stallion or the Young Preacher - no matter how you were first introduced to Blaqbonez, one thing is clear with his latest album, Emeka Must Shine!
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ScarLip’s Rollercoaster Year
Hot off the release of her fiery new NYC drill anthem 'Blick', the Bronx rapper reflects on a whirlwind year packed with impressive co-signs, viral moments, and the journey toward her much-awaited debut EP.
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Lord Apex: Fighting for Good
The West London rapper talks us through the quest for personal evolution found within his new album, and how connecting with his younger self is helping him stay the course.
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Finding Joy in the Little Things With Jorja Smith
With her new album Falling or Flying out now, we caught up with the UK artist to find out more on the process of creating her sophomore album, moving back to her hometown and giving back to her community.
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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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Davido’s Timeless Vision: A Lasting Legacy on the Global Stage
The 'King of Afrobeat' speaks on his legacy as well as his new album Timeless, promoting cultural exchange through music, and his vision to nurture emerging African creatives.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: Cabu
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features Eora/Sydney Artist/Producer and DJ, Cabu.
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Learning To Be Your Own Hero with Scan + SUS1ER
Emerging from the depths of the Australian SoundCloud underground, MC Scan and producer SUS1ER's debut album, Trying To Do Better, sees them embracing the role of hero in both their individual and combined journeys. We spoke to the duo about the value of community, embracing the learning curve and operating in a music industry that doesn't always embrace sounds outside of the norm.
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Our 25 Favourite Albums of 2022
Kendrick Lamar, Smino, FKA Twigs, and more of the team’s favourite records this year.
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Bad Apple, triple j Host and Yuin Mc Nooky is Continuing to Shake Shit Up
We caught up with Bad Apples signee and Yuin MC Nooky to talk about his latest track Black and White, the growth of the Indigenous hip-hop scene and his upcoming plans for We Are Warriors—a platform he created to inspire, equip, and empower First Nations youth
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Acclaim Digital Cover 026: SoFaygo
For our latest Digital Cover, we spoke to Atlanta artist SoFaygo about wearing his heart on his sleeve throughout his debut album Pink Heartz. He spoke on his approach to creativity and his bigger-picture focus, which have allowed him to be open and candid about his emotions and experiences.
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Ravyn Lenae on the Messy, Wonky, and Honest Path to Hypnos
7 Years since signing with Atlantic Records, Chicago's Ravyn Lenae has webbed us into her world of iridescent vocals and captivating storytelling on her long-awaited debut album Hypnos.
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