Mahalia + Iyamah @ Omeara

What’s better than a talented, powerful, beautiful young woman? Two! Yesterday night was my first time seeing Mahalia live and I was blown away by her voice and her talent. But before I start talking about this young rising star, I’d like to take a moment to introduce you to the opening act of the…

Anderson .Paak @ O2 Academy Brixton

“Dr. Dre presents: ANDERSON .PAAK & The Free Nationals. ONE NIGHT ONLY” This is how Anderson .Paak announced his one-night residency at the O2 Academy Brixton in London. Not really a regular show tho: the gig was free and filmed for Beats and Apple Music, and powered by non-other than Dr. Dre, who has worked closely on…

Kali Uchis @ Electric Brixton

Never judge a book by its cover, they say, but I have to admit that when I first discovered Kali Uchis, her resting bitch face and, what seemed to be, her bitchy attitude, immediately made me think “Who the fuck does she think she is?” Shame on me. Getting to know her and her music…

Billie Eilish @ Heaven

Being single on Valentine’s Day doesn’t always mean staying at home and being sad. Last year I had the pleasure to see Drake at the O2 on that day, and this year Heaven came thru with a Billie Eilish show, so it’s fair to say I’ve started a new tradition of ditching dates on the…

Jhené Aiko @ KOKO

Just a few nights ago I came back to my favorite venue in London to attend Jhené Aiko’s concert, and all I can say is: I couldn’t have asked for a better first gig of 2018. Even though I knew Jhené would have been an amazing performer, I was really surprised and amazed by how…