Behind the name “Raindance” ☔️
In this mini deep dive, I trace the name of @santandave and @temsbaby ’s collaboration back to the ring they’re wearing (designed by British fine jewellery house Boodles), in a promo photoshoot by @gabrielomoses .
#santandave #daveandtems #raindance #ukrap #uk
The Fastest Lap feat. @charles_leclerc 🏎️💨
We caught up with the Ferrari driver ahead of the Miami GP, at the launch of his ‘CR16’ whiskey with @chivasregal ✨
#formula1 #charlesleclerc #ferrari #chivasregal
The story is: collaboration 🫂
In this mini deep dive, I break down why @tyla ’s success isn’t just about the music, but more about the team who make everything come to life.
🎶 Within the recording process, she works with a team of four producers and songwriters for most of her biggest hits (@sammy_soap , @bhxbelievve , @aripensmith , and @mochabands )
Their diverse backgrounds span across London, New York, Birmingham (I think), West Africa, the Caribbean and South Africa is what makes her music feel like a perfect blend of genres.
And it’s a similar story across other aspects of her brand from the visuals and style to her dance moments.
💃🏽 @litchi_hov her main choreographer behind viral dances like the Water dance challenge or the Push 2 Start video choreo
💡 her best friend @thegmni is the creative force behind her brand
🪡 stylist @ronnie_hart brings the “Tyla aesthetic” to life through clothes
What are some of your favourite creative duos / collectives?
#tyla #creativedirection #apop
A moment for @ozwald_boateng 🔥
He created the looks seen on Tems, Ayra Starr, Jaden Smith, Issa Rae, Asap Rocky (for his Vogue cover) and more.
In this mini deep dive, I looked at his incredible rise, from being inspired by his mother’s eye for design, to becoming the first Black designer on London’s Savile Row, and then eventually, an independent Black-owned designer at the Met Gala.
Which designers are you looking out for at this year’s Met?
#metgala #blackbritish #ozwaldboateng #britishfashion #tailoring
Three UK women are dominating pop culture 🇬🇧
Three of the biggest artists in the world, according to a top 10 list from AboutMusicYT (Via Twitter), are PinkPantheress, RAYE and Olivia Dean.
In this mini deep dive, I talk about how these three artists are not only dominating the global charts, but have also created their own unique lanes and are representing their British identity in completely different ways.
What’s interesting is how this is a microcosm that reflects the wider scene which is seeing many exciting female artists who are (or have broken) through into global pop culture including FLO, Natanya, Absolutely, Dexter In The Newsagent, Sienna Spiro, Sasha Keable, KWN and more.
#uk #ukmusic #ukrnb #britpop
Should Wireless do more to support UK artists? 🤔
With global headliners like Drake and Kanye West dominating the lineup this year and last year, this mini deep dive explores the ongoing music industry debate around representation, the importance of investing into Black British music, and the role of big corporations.
Should the UK’s biggest hip-hop festival prioritise homegrown talent? Let me know your thoughts!
#ukrap #wirelessfestival #grime #uk
