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Get to Know: Kenny Mason

That fluidity isn't necessarily a calculated attempt to appear different. Mason describes it as an extension of who he has always been. He understands why certain sounds appeal to a mass audience, but believes the most important part is finding a way to make those elements his own. “I always knew that what made me me was special,” he says, explaining that his music allows him to balance what people already recognise with the message he wants to deliver. 
This instinct to absorb different sounds...
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The Confession Booth Is the Dancefloor: FLO's Therapy at the Club

The Grammy-nominated British girl group who spent the last three years redefining modern R&B, from the viral breakout of "Cardboard Box" through their GRAMMY-nominated debut Access All Areas, return with Therapy At The Club, their sophomore album, reframing the club not just as a place for a night out, but as a site of confession, release and self-possession, wrapped in sultry, euphoric R&B and pop. 
Widely known for the run of singles that carried Access All Areas into the UK Top 5, FLO wear th...
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Oh Yeah?: The Sound of Steve Lacy Coming Undone (and Back Together)

Steve Lacy has released his third solo album, with the nonchalant title Oh Yeah? The Internet member has continued to solidify his influence at the forefront of the R&B/Alt-Pop scene with a well (bunch synonym) of collaborations with the like of Kendrick Lamar, Foushee, Solange to self producing brilliance on Steve Lacy’s Demo, a collection of six soul/RnB infused tracks mostly produced Ingeniously on the Iphone application Garageband, whilst still in High School. After releasing ‘Nice Shoes,’ l...

Hello, I'm Kelis comms and journalism professional

I’m an arts and culture journalist with over 9 years of writing experience across newsrooms and digital publishing sites.

With a passion for online content and arts and culture journalism, such as Black British music and theatre, I’m able to write clean, engaging copy, reviews, interviews and long-form features.

I have been a prolific writer since the age of sixteen, engaging global audiences through celebrity interviews, independent magazine contributions and voluntary work at a student publication.

I have great knowledge of the arts and culture scene and am confident in pitching, editing and presenting content.

As well as having a good nose for a story, I enjoy working in internal and external-facing comms to produce meaningful hooks and original stories.

I'm currently working in press and communications, which is another brilliant expertise of mine.

 I've previously worked for The Mirror UK and have freelanced for The Sun. My work has appeared in New Wave Magazine, Labaatan and other publications.