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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Pierre Bourne’s Directorial Debut
The producer/rapper extraordinaire is heading down for his first headlining Australian tour next month. In anticipation, he talks us through the film-like structure of his latest album, trying out different directions, and his undeterrable self-belief.
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RED BULL RAP ROYALE: EPISODE FOUR
In this rap trivia showdown, Aussie rappers Jaecy and DSP take on New Zealand's Melodownz and Lilbubblegum. Who will win this battle of the brains and be crowned the smartest rappers in Australia? Watch and find out!
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Uncle Waffles is Flying The Flag for Amapiano
At just 22, Swazi Artist, Producer and DJ Uncle Waffles has become one of the faces of South Africa's rapidly rising Amapiano scene. We caught up during her debut Australian tour to hear about her viral come up, the spiritual power of Amapiano, and how she plans to push the limits of the genre.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: TIGGS DA AUTHOR
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features artist and producer, Tiggs Da Author.
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Joyce Wrice Finds a Motive Amongst the Mayhem
Since debuting her first album Overgrown in the midst of the pandemic, Joyce Wrice tells us she’s ready to release herself from the bounds of her last piece of work and take her sound to the next level. We caught up with the LA-based artist to talk about her new EP Motive, and how everything came to be.
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Changing the Trajectory With Church & AP
Before closing out their first Australia tour in Sydney, Auckland rap duo Church & AP and producer Dera Meelan, sat down with us to touch on their musical upbringings, political consciousness, and the next era of creative endeavours to come.
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JID and His Forever Story
The Atlanta rapper speaks on his third studio album The Forever Story, drawing from nostalgia and making an impact on his family legacy.
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Drillmatic: Documenting The Game’s Latest Mission
This 30 track opus from the legendary rapper is all frenzies with no filler, as he embarks on an ambitious exploration of internal struggle, and silencing the naysayers.
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Joy Crookes: the Blessing and Curse of Living in Your Skin
With a Bloody Mary in one hand, and her heart in the other, Joy Crookes handed over the insights of some of her most intimate moments on her debut album ‘Skin’ to us whilst on her tour stop in Sydney. She speaks on the gentrification of South London, music as a remedy, and the state of flow that keeps her afloat.
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Fivio Foreign and The B.I.B.L.E of New York Drill
Using his higher power and personal growth as inspiration, the New York rapper serves as a beacon of change in hip-hop’s most grimy subgenre, foreshadowing its limitless potential.
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PREMIERE: Zretro Keep it Smooth on ‘Superpower’
The Melbourne R&B duo drop a clean visual to accompany their slick new release.
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Siala: Drowned Surface
In celebration of her debut EP, Siala talks us through the motions behind her latest project—finding comfortability in self-hatred, and empathy birthed from adversity.
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Elsy Wameyo: Drawing from Within
Fresh from releasing her debut EP Nilotic, we caught up with The Adelaide-based artist to speak on the new project, the importance of knowing yourself, and more.
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