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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Forest Claudette: Growing Beyond The Green
The Melbourne artist speaks on his new EP ‘Everything Was Green', working with Earthgang and leaving his comfort zone behind.
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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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Doing As De La Does with Maseo
The past 20 years has been a turbulent battle for celebrated hip-hop collective, De La Soul, as they fought for the rights to own and distribute their music. However, as of March this year, that journey subsided, with the group’s music finally gaining an online occupancy on streaming platforms, allowing their fans across generations to relish in music that made a colossal stamp on hip-hop forever. Telling us the tale of it all is DJ Maseo, who sat down with us to speak on longevity, the celebrations, and the legacy of De La Soul.
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A Decade of Long. Live. A$AP: How Rocky Paved The Way and Prospered
With 10 years of excellence under his belt, we explore how A$AP Rocky’s debut album resulted in a reinvigorated New York City, a reshaping of mainstream hip-hop, and the normalisation of creating without fear.
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Black Sherif: The Wandering Storyteller
At just 20 years old, Ghana's Black Sherif is steadily capturing audiences around the globe. We spoke to Blacko about his debut album 'The Villain I Never Was', the duality of his artistry and personality, and how his music defies barriers.
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Hau Latukefu: A King’s Journey
From Queanbeyan, to Sydney, to the Triple J airwaves, Hau has successfully allowed his voice to traverse across different music plains for decades. Pioneering an authentic Australian sound in hip-hop, we sat down with the Tongan musician to reflect on his life in the industry and the bits in between, as reflected in his memoir KING: Life, Death & Hip Hop.
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Gemini Rights: An Outspoken Display of Duality
Delving into the sounds and themes of multi-talented musician Steve Lacy's newest album.
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Acclaim x MESS Producer Series: Vetta Borne
In collaboration with Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio, we introduced some of our favourite local producers to some iconic analog gear for the first time.
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Delving Into the History and Mind of Sudan Archives
Equipped with her violin, iridescent vocals and solid production skills, US musician and artist Sudan Archives offers a beautifully captivated celebration of hair in her latest single, Selfish Soul.
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Acclaim Digital Cover 023: Jack Harlow
The Louisville rapper has travelled the world to achieve his dream accolades in the rap game, from desolate band rooms to sold-out festival stages. Now, presenting his sophomore album alongside hip hop legends.
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Denzel Curry’s Melted Eyes and Clear Vision
The Florida rapper talks us through the weathered world he walks through in his latest opus, and how new sounds, growth, and therapy helped pave his path.
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Aiming for the Soul: Earthgang Finds Strength Through Uplifting Their Community
Hot off the release of their new album GHETTO GODS, Atlanta duo Earthgang chat to Acclaim on the process behind their newest offering.
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P Almighty: Growth and Gratitude.
The Brooklyn rapper formerly known as Little Pain speaks on his journey to understanding himself and forgoing the fantasy.
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