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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Niko B - People (EP) — WORDPLAY

2 weeks ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Colin Fraser

Niko B’s People turns everyday moments into something quietly unforgettable. Niko B’s latest EP People is a short but sunny offering that captures the artist’s signature blend of observational wit and everyday charm. Across just three tracks - Hairclips, I like the way you talk looking at me, and What am I to do - he delivers breezy, optimistic music rooted in the quirks of real life. The tone is light-hearted and warm, with lyrics that feel more like conversations than performances.
CHANEY - Prayer (Single) — WORDPLAY

3 weeks ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

Returning to the label after last year’s ‘Lose My Number’ with the unmistakable Candi Staton, CHANEY drops ‘Prayer’ on Toolroom Records - a potent gospel infused House cut dipped in nostalgia and powered CHANEY’s exceptional contemporary production techniques.
Quincy Tell Em ft: Kilo Jugg & Cal1sto - Oil Flow (Official Video) — WORDPLAY

3 weeks ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

Quincy Tell Em Steps Into the Spotlight with “Oil Flow”. After years of shaping the sound of UK rap from behind the boards, North-West London producer-turned-artist Quincy Tell Em is finally stepping into his own spotlight. Known for his signature trap-wave sound and collaborations with the likes of Nines, Headie One, and M Huncho, Quincy now drops his debut single “Oil Flow” featuring rising talents Kilo Jugg and Cal1sto.
NAYAH - all my friends are growing up (Single) — WORDPLAY

3 weeks ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

NAYAH Balances Club Euphoria and Adult Realities on New Single ‘all my friends are growing up’. Copenhagen-based artist NAYAH returns with ‘all my friends are growing up’ — a shimmering blend of UK Garage and alternative R&B that lands right at the heart of modern millennial limbo. Out June 6, the track captures the bittersweet moment when the dancefloor starts to feel a little less crowded, and the weight of adult life begins to settle in.
OSIRIS REX x MICALL PARKNSUN - THE RE-DEFINITION OF ILL (EP) — WORDPLAY

3 weeks ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

After the success of their debut album - “The Definition of Ill” and a solid years run of live performances, OSIRIS REX return with their latest musical offering, almost exactly a year since the release of their debut album, with a 5 track EP alongside UK hiphop legend MICALL PARKNSUN! The project feature 4 remixes of classic OSIRIS REX tracks taken from their “The Definition Of Ill” album, expertly remixed and totally flipped by PARKY, plus one brand new original OSIRIS REX track featuring...
Nasty C - Psychic (Official Video) — WORDPLAY

3 weeks ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

Following the success of his collaborative EP Confuse The Enemy with Lekaa Beats, Psychic arrives as a gritty, emotionally charged anthem. Layered with bass-heavy production, trumpet flourishes, and Nasty C’s unmistakable vocals, the track hits hard. It’s introspective, defiant, and deeply personal—an ode to resilience and vision. In Psychic, Nasty C reflects on struggle, self-belief, and the hustle it takes to reach greatness.
Tiwa Savage - You4Me (Official Video) — WORDPLAY

3 weeks ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

Tiwa’s evolution has been constant. As one of Afrobeats’ leading voices, she’s spent the last two decades opening doors for the next generation, and now she’s ready to claim the spotlight she helped build. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in the UK from the age of eleven, Tiwa has navigated diverse cultures at every turn. This journey, marked by moments of isolation, reinvention, and unshakable resilience, infuses her music, allowing her to present herself on her terms for the very first time.
BombayMami - Hot Boyz (Single) — WORDPLAY

3 weeks ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

“Hot Boyz is for the baddies who love options… masc, femme, soft, spicy… all flavours welcome. We want the real ones, and we want more than one 😏 Miau,” BombayMami adds. The latest single follows the viral success of her Fire in Delhi snowboarding campaign - which racked up over 6 million views and won praise from the likes of Maya Jama, Sid Sriram, Biig Piig, and Kojey Radical.
IMVN - Host (Single) — WORDPLAY

3 weeks ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

Returning with her latest single, ‘Host’, from her incoming project ‘Syren’ the release marks a pivotal moment in her artistic journey. Written in a single day during a November studio session with producer Ollie Deane, and debuted live just weeks later at London’s Southbank Centre, the track came together faster than anything she’d made before.
Alfa Mist - 9 Months / Avoid The Drones (Double Single) — WORDPLAY

3 weeks ago | wordplaymagazine.com | Ed Lindsay

Additionally, Alfa has also unveiled a special headline show at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall on 25th November. This hometown performance will be a unique opportunity for fans to catch him playing material from his previous releases plus several new songs from Roulette. Tickets go on sale next Friday, 13th June. Alfa Mist is one of the most forward-thinking artists in UK music.