Giggs

If you’d have predicted 15 years ago that Peckham’s Giggs and US rap mogul Diddy would one day share a stage in Shepherd’s Bush, you might have received some strange looks. Road-rap legend Giggs half-talks quintessentially British bars (“Walk in the party sporting Armani / half of the crowd’s all snorting my charlie”) sounding like someone who smokes 40 a day while driving through south London drizzle. Diddy, meanwhile, is all exuberance and flashy catchphrases, the shiny suit-wearing personality that helped launch the…

Last week, Kwengface made the decision to remove his mask after all these years for a much-hyped session for COLORS Studio. His first act in this new, mask-free chapter was to release his new project, The Memoir.Drill’s still a major part of The Memoir—which has been described as a more polished and refined version of the Peckham rhymer—but the tape sees him broaden his sound a bit more to include more of a straight-up rap influence. Elsewhere, “Freedom” features a notable 2-step bounce, Jme brings a touch of grime to the…

Peckham’s finest, Kwengface and Giggs have linked up for a new track entitled “Water”.Kweng’s latest single sees the South East London borough’s generational gap being bridged, while showcasing just how intertwined their roots actually are.Produced by Kill Bill, “Water” comes complete with an explosive drill instrumental—familiar territory for Kweng—which Giggs, aka The Landlord, takes to effortlessly, proving why he’s a legend in the game as the pair trade bars between them. Peckham’s finest, Kwengface and Giggs have…

In September 2022, the British Punjabi vocalist Raf-Saperra was inside the walled city of Lahore, Pakistan, self-directing the video for Modern Mirza, a song that’s inspired by a tragic romance in ancient Punjabi folklore. As locals gathered to watch, children started singing the chorus back to him – and it hadn’t even been released yet.“That’s when I knew it was a hit,” Saperra says. “Music industry marketing people might tell you otherwise, but there is nothing stopping a song if kids on the street are singing along to…

Youngs Teflon continues his hot streak in 2022 with a new remix featuring Giggs.“Da Codes” sees Hollowman jump on Youngs’ “Bar Codes”, adding his signature flair to proceedings, the stripped-back, piano-led instrumental from Louis Aura serving as the perfect backdrop for the two South Londoners to drop their usual heat. The track adds to Youngs’ already superb run this year, which includes the success of his All Eyes On Me Against The World mixtape, a standout feature on Knucks’ No. 1 project Alpha Place, and a vibrant …