Ella Mai: Heart on My Sleeve review – everyday romance parsed with ambition
The happy 90s nostalgia of the British singer-songwriter’s debut yields to the tricksy rhythms and odd magic of her follow-up
July 2019
Wireless festival review – British rap stars show Americans how it's done
In his first major set since leaving prison, J Hus made a joyful homecoming and outshone much of the A-list American talent – the irrepressible Cardi B aside
June 2019
Cardi B and Nipsey Hussle top 2019 BET award winners
Ed Sheeran reveals all-star lineup for new album No 6 Collaborations Project
February 2019
Brits 2019: who will – and should – win every award
Can Dua Lipa have a second successful Brits year in a row, or will George Ezra dominate the biggest categories? Ahead of tonight’s ceremony, we ponder the likely winners
Ella Mai: ‘I don’t know the last time an R&B artist was recognised at the Brits’
The artist behind 2018’s megahit Boo’d Up on Stevie Wonder, #MeToo and UK music’s glass ceiling
Grammys 2019: who will – and should – win the biggest awards
Can Kendrick Lamar convert any of his eight nominations? Will Cardi B be rewarded for her debut album? We pick this year’s likely winners
January 2019
Ella Mai review – British R&B star is flawed but adored
The singer behind the hit Boo’d Up may not yet have a substantial repertoire, but her swagger and verve suggest she is no one-hit wonder
December 2018
BBC Sound of 2019 nominees: Rosalía, Flohio and Slowthai make the longlist
The BBC has revealed the 10 rising stars in its annual tastemaker poll, previously won by artists including Adele and Years & Years
October 2018
Why has the UK stopped producing pop superstars?
Ella Mai: Ella Mai review – Boo'd Up singer's R&B statement of intent
August 2018
Ella Mai: the British R&B star loved in the US – and ignored by the UK
The singer is the first UK star to top the US R&B singles charts since 1992, with Boo’d Up – a retro feelgood smash. But, she says, Britain doesn’t quite get it
