Wordplay

More than a decade ago, a group of friends came together to create an underground graffiti magazine. As more people submitted their work and offered support, the foundation for what is now known as Wordplay began to take shape. Inspired by the culture of its audience and fueled by the passion of hip-hop and graffiti fans from the UK and other countries, Wordplay has expanded its focus to cover various aspects of hip-hop culture, as well as fashion and lifestyle from around the world.

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Midan - 10 Questions — WORDPLAY

22 hours ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

Midan (Nadim) is a Cologne-based beatmaker, DJ, and lifelong record head. Born in ’99 to Algerian and German parents, he grew up in Paris but reps Cologne as home. Along the way, he’s lived in England, spent time in Brazil, and explored Japan — all of which left a mark on his sound. Fluent in five languages and handy on multiple instruments, Nadim cooks up soulful, sample-heavy beats that blend jazz, hip-hop, and global textures.
Naila - Fall In (Single) + 10 Questions — WORDPLAY

22 hours ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

What if you flipped the dating script? "‘Fall In’ is Naila’s unapologetic take on modern romance—turning the tables on casual love, playing men at their own game, and keeping her distance while keeping it sexy. With sultry vocals, layered harmonies, and slick, bass-driven production, the track plays out like a warning and a wink: she’s the “unserious candidate,” and she likes it that way. It’s a toxic-girl anthem for anyone who’s ever been told to “open up” when they were just vibing.
Daylight Robbery - Third Island Suite (Album) — WORDPLAY

1 day ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

Welcome to the Third Island Suite (aka „Third Eye Land“), the new album by UK Jazz producer Daylight Robbery, recorded in collaboration with New York pianist Nick Marks. Third Island Suite is out now on LP and digital on Melting Pot Music!Following the success of Daylight Robbery's 2022 debut Moons of Jupiter, which garnered over five million streams, this concept album pushes further into uncharted territory.
Jords - Reparations (Single) — WORDPLAY

1 day ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

Jords Strikes Again With Fierce New Track ‘Reparations’. Croydon’s own Jords is back and bolder than ever with ‘Reparations’ — the latest offering from his upcoming Mixtape J. Following the heavy-hitting ‘The Real Survive’ and the smooth, soulful ‘Golden Brown’, this new single sees the South East London rapper fully in his stride. Over vibrant production from long-time collaborator Viva Cee, Jords confronts the concept of reparations with sharp lyricism and a playful defiance.
KITSCHKRIEG x Dré Six - London’s Calling (Album) — WORDPLAY

1 day ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

Built on the success of earlier singles like “Bestie” and “Mad About You,” the album's centrepiece, Slipping Away, pairs Dré with Manchester’s Kenzo Str8Drop in a raw meditation on ambition, street life, and emotional survival. It’s a standout moment—Dré reflecting on family pressures, Kenzo delivering hard truths, and KITSCHKRIEG weaving it all together with their trademark sparse yet cinematic sound.
Jaylon - Baby Boy (EP) — WORDPLAY

2 days ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

Drawing from his formative years in Ibadan and Lagos, and shaped by the eclectic pulse of Bristol’s music scene, Jaylon fuses cultural richness with cutting-edge production. Featuring a handpicked ensemble of vocalists and producers from across Africa and the diaspora, the project is a feel-good, forward-thinking statement from an artist reshaping Afro-influenced R&B. Baby Boy is more than an EP—it’s Jaylon’s sonic autobiography.
Luck ft: Mannywellz - Sunshine (Single) — WORDPLAY

2 days ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

Luck Drops Summertime Soul in New Single "Sunshine" Featuring Mannywellz. LA-based rising artist Luck is ushering in warm weather and warmer feelings with her latest single, “Sunshine” — a soulful, feel-good track featuring Nigerian-American vocalist Mannywellz. Rooted in longing and love, the song delivers mellow vibes and raw emotion, blending nostalgic soul with modern spirit. “Sunshine” isn’t just a song—it’s a moment of radical honesty.
billy woods ft: ELUCID - Dislocated (Official Video) — WORDPLAY

2 days ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

GOLLIWOG is a haunting collection that weaves horror, humour, surrealism and Afropessimism into a cinematic tapestry. The album features production and music from El-P, The Alchemist, Shabaka Hutchings, Kenny Segal, Conductor Williams, Preservation, DJ Haram, LA-based experimental jazz trio Human Error Club, and others. Meanwhile, woods is joined on the mic by Backwoodz labelmates ELUCID and Cavalier, rappers Bruiser Wolf, Despot, al.divino, and singer-songwriter Yolanda Watson.
Kryptik - Unplugged (Album) — WORDPLAY

5 days ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

“Wait A Minute” - A soothing vocal sample and percussive filter sweeps lure you in and provoke a meditative sense of calm. The organic sound of the kick drum acts as the heartbeat of the song, as we journey within on this deeply pensive track. A different energy from what we’re used to from Kryptik, as he takes a more laid back, almost spoken word approach in his delivery.
Ebubé - Poison (Single) — WORDPLAY

5 days ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

Multi-faceted R&B talent Ebubé returns with the announcement of his anticipated debut EP ‘Slow Jam Szn’, along with a brand new single ‘Poison’ out now. ‘Slow Jam Szn’ includes recent singles ‘Where I Wanna Be’ and ‘Lay With Me’ and is out 30th May via Lionbear Records. “I wanted to bring back slow, sensual but meaningful R&B,” says Ebubé of the timeless EP, which blends a contemporary perspective with well-established R&B traditions. “‘Slow Jam Szn’ comes from a very personal and vulnerable place.