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For this week’s Track of the Week, we’re spotlighting Shygirl’s song, ‘Firefly’. Each week we will be sharing a track, album or mix which deserves your attention. Tune in below. Nymph by Shygirl ‘Firefly’ is taken from Shygirl‘s debut album, Nymph, which was released last month via Because Music. The track is a bittersweet UK […]
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This year, we’re celebrating Black History Month 2021 by spotlighting some of our favourite Point Blank masterclasses, panels and tutorials with black artists. Over the years, Point Blank has been honoured to host the likes of numerous well-respected black producers, DJs, songwriters and managers to discuss all things culture, background, influences and creativity. Tune in […]
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We’re back with another Track Breakdown, this time with production duo The Fanatix to unveil the magic behind their Nicki Minaj and Vybz Kartel-featuring track, ‘Touch Down’, with Stylo G. The Fanatix are a UK-based production outfit that specialises in dancehall, hip-hop and rap. During their career, the producers have worked with a star-studded lineup of musicians, […]
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Whether or not you agree that “West Coast is the Best Coast,” the huge role and influence the West Coast has played and continues to play in hip-hop’s legacy is undeniable. With so many years’ worth of amazing West Coast beats out there, we couldn’t help but ask ourselves: Which beats really are the best in the West? […]
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Welcome to the first instalment of Producer Analysis, a series where we break down some of the key techniques an influential producer uses to create their signature sound and apply them in different ways. First up, we have the elusive Burial who’s championed for his shuffle-y dark UKG beats, ambient textures and emotional vocal work. If you’d like to […]
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Rodney P is widely regarded as the Godfather of British hip-hop. He, along with his rap group London Posse, inspired a whole generation of British emcees and producers by being the first to rap in an authentic London accent. This is what produced their distinctly authentic homegrown sound, which fused the realms of hip hop and reggae. Looking to learn more about UK music culture? […]
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FreeBeats.io a great catalog of royalty free music that artists and content creators can use in their projects If you […]
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Genre’s dominance of Stateside charts showing no sign of slowing down
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Dr. Dre will be honored by the Recording Academy for his trailblazing production work. Dre broke onto the music scene in the late 1980s as a co-founding member of groundbreaking rap collective N.W.A. and went on to produce hits for everyone from Eminem, Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Nas and Busta…
Lizzo has added a songwriting credit to her mega-hit "Truth Hurts," effectively admitting that the lyric "I just took a DNA test / Turns out I’m 100% bitch," which is at the core of the track, came via Twitter. British singer Mina Lioness has been in months-long battle with Lizzo,…