Before rapping, he was a makeup artist for the hip-hop duo City Girls, and he has since come full circle, collaborating on ‘Shisha’ with them in 2021. His music career began when he realised the podcast he was producing with friends needed a theme song, and since then, the multi-talented star has been featured on the covers of Teen Vogue, Paper, and V Magazine, and been a guest on reality TV show Love & Hip Hop: Miami.

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He has also collaborated with the queen of dance music, Madonna, remixing ‘Material Girl’ to ‘MATERIAL GWORRLLLLLLLL!’, made Forbes’ 30 under 30, supported Latto and Lizzo on tour, and performed at the VMA pre-show, BET Awards pre-show, and on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. His catchy songs, empowering lyrics, and magnetic personality have attracted a huge fan base and co-signs from Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Cardi B, and Megan Thee Stallion.

His new song, ‘1-800-Bad-Bxtch’, detailing a series of failed phone calls, was released today, and we are listening on repeat! Like all his songs, it has a catchy beat, and the lyrics— “he can’t treat me like I’m average”— are too relatable. This song has the exact energy we try to emulate when getting ready for a night out, and we can just tell that it’s going to explode on TikTok— with huge glow-up transition potential. Not to mention Santana has a history of TikTok fame, with videos to ‘Material Girl’ receiving millions of views and ‘Walk’s’ ‘#WalkChallenge reaching 3.7B views.

We also couldn’t talk about this song without talking about the outfits! The music video is set in an office, one where he drinks cocktails while his coworkers twerk (jealous honestly)— we wish we looked this good at work.

Styled by Labels N Dollas, Santana pairs a black leather corset and suspended boots with a shirt and tie. Combined with bright orange acrylics, stacked diamond bracelets, oversized glasses, and an orange Hermès Birkin, this look is more runway than run-to-the-printer.

Saucy Santana is not one to shy away from a bold look, and loves a statement bag.

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Dior TU Tie With Bee Motif

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Dior Oblique Shirt

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Oh Polly Waist Your Time Faux Leather Belted Shacket

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Kurt Geiger Stevie OTK Boots

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The pink Rick Owens cape and matching wedge sneakers are complemented perfectly by the black Chanel and sunglasses.

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Rick Owens Edfu Flyproof Kaftan

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Rick Owens Goebasket Jumbo Leather Sneakers

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Rick Owens Basic Tank Top

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The double denim Amiri look plus blue the Chanel for Lira Mercer’s baby shower.

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Amiri x Playboy Distressed Finish Denim Jacket

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Amiri Stacked Distressed Skinny-Jeans

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Zegna Slip On Suede Sneakers

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Chanel Quilted Chevron Classic Bag

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Highlighter yellow Dior sunglasses, Chrome Hearts hoodie, Fendi purse, and Bottega clogs come together for this insane look.

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Chrome Hearts Matty Boy Link Graphic Hoodie

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7 For All Mankind Zoey Air Wash Jeans

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Crocs Crush Boot

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Wearing this fuzzy Marni set matched with Bottega sunglasses and Rick Owens sneakers on his birthday.

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Marni Striped Moahir Shorts

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Looking to the future, Santana will be releasing more music and performing at festivals like Something In The Water Festival in Virginia Beach, Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, Broccoli City Festival in DC, and more. We can’t wait to hear this song all summer!

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M.I.A. – Popular

Is it just us, or does M.I.A just hit different when it’s hot? Fresh off of our first preview into M.I.A’S upcoming album MATA, we have our second preview in the form of a sick reggaeton-type-beat in signature M.I.A style. Rapping about living her best life, this thumping track is the perfect tune for getting pumped for a night out.

Lizzo – 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)

If you loved Lizzo’s smash hit ‘Truth hurts’, we have a feeling you might love her new track 2 Be Loved (Am I ready) even more. A vulnerable but upbeat summer-ready hit, Lizzo questions if she’s ready to be loved if she doesn’t always love herself. We get it, self-love is important, and this upbeat, synthy track packed with 80s nostalgia may just be THE song of the summer to allow yourself love. Also, is Lizzo bringing back disco? We hope so.

Rico Nasty – Blow Me

We’ve loved Rico Nasty since her Sugar Trap days, in particular, how she kills any beat she’s on. This fresh new release from her Las Ruinas mixtape is no different. Blow me is an off kilter, mellower track than we are used to but a hit nonetheless. Strutting her stuff on a small treadmill and running through several cunty ensembles, Rico has solidified herself as a fashion icon, and this track will allow you to feel as fancy, classy, rich and nasty as her.

Megan Thee Stallion – Her

Leading off the success and controversy of her last album ‘Good News’, Megan thee stallion is back with a clear message: she doesn’t give a single fuck about what you have to say. Delivered in a club-ready house beat with staccato vocals, this track will make you feel like you’re getting ready to vogue the house down.

Danger Mouse & Black Thought – Strangers (feat. A$AP Rocky and Run The Jewels)

The dawn of a new year brings many wonders, what will the year hold? I mean, who saw thin brows ever making a comeback? But few surprises threw us quite as much as an ASAP Rocky X Run The Jewels X Danger Mouse X Black Thought collab. ‘Strangers’ is a masterclass in mixing. Mixing artists and mixing samples (with insane production), owed of course to the brilliant Danger Mouse, known for his past collabs with Madlib and MFDOOM. So, when your friends pass you the USB this summer and you don’t want to bomb, we humbly submit this sick, new track as the answer.

PinkPantheress, Sam Gellaitry – Picture in my mind

It just wouldn’t be summer in the city without Gen Z’s new hyper-pop princess. In collaboration with Sam Gellaitry, Picture in my mind is a sickly-sweet summer ballad that flirts with toxicity by begging their partner to stay together regardless of their troubles. Full of slick production, immaculate vibes, some robotic auto-tuned singing, and the classic coquettish voice that made her such a hit in 2021 – This will be one of the defining songs of the summer.

Bella Poarch – Dolls

Dark pop is a choice, it’s hard to pull off, and we have no complaints about TikTok star turned popstar Bella Porches newest tune. Featuring a cyborg Grimes, this bouncy revenge anthem is perfect for fantasising about going all scorch the earth on those who have done you wrong.

bLAck pARty – I Love You More Than You Know ft. Childish Gambino

From his third studio album Hummingbird comes dreamy, summer hit, I love you more than you know – featuring Childish Gambino of all people. Having previously worked together before on classic summer album ‘Awaken, my love!’ the duo have worked their magic again and created the perfect track for relaxing at the beach this summer full of reflective lyrics and lulling melodies.

Central Cee – Doja

If you’ve been plugged in for the past month, we have no doubt you’ll have heard London rapper Central Cee’s fresh new track Doja. Toeing the line between viral joke and viral hit, Doja is a fun, infectious tune set to the beat of Eve and Gwen Stefanis ‘let me blow your mind’ that’ll be sure to get you screaming that hook.

Beyoncé – CUFF IT

The dust has started to settle from Beyonce’s newest album ‘Renaissance’ and a favourite seems to have appeared. This track’s upbeat, seductive and devilmay-care vibe is why it’s the ultimate hot girl summer anthem. This summer hit welcomes you to fuck up the night, and who are we to argue with Beyonce?

Words By Giuliana Zamudio-Lopez

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The song (which will appear on her upcoming album, Familia), is the first release for the pop star in three years since her number one hit platinum album, Romance. The accompanying video was directed by Philippa Price and Pilar Zeta, and features visuals that are just as intense as the music itself — with a multi-generational party of dancers and singers dressed in dramatically fun looks reminiscent of the height of 80s party wear, which is very on-trend at the moment.

Big sleeves, playful ruffles, opulent jewellery and powerful colours abound freely in the video, all looking perfectly matched to the strong force of the sound itself.

On-trend in the video is Camila’s hair and makeup look, with the bright eyeshadows and stylised curls that are featured being some of the most popular styles amongst mega-influencers right now, including Camila herself.

Notably in the aesthetic of the video, is the substantial use of fashionable gloves — a trend we have noted has had a recent uptick on celebrities and influencers, along with being spotted on runways in collections by a variety of brands including Prabal Gurung and Fendi.

Camila shared her thoughts around her latest release on Twitter, saying that “#DontGoYet is the first song from my next album, Familia. This album was inspired by two things: family & food. Your family by blood, but also your chosen family. Who you want to sit at the dinner table, get wine-drunk, & dance in the living room with.” She also noted in other tweets that the video production was an authentic friends & family project, telling fans to “look for familiar faces in the end of video! You’ll see a lot of my family members, friends, and album collaborators in there.”

Familia will be the third album for the “Señorita” singer, who already has multiple Grammy nominations under her belt (including for “Best Pop Vocal Album” for her album Camila, and “Best Pop Solo Performance” for her massive hit single “Havana”).

Familia is not the only future premiere for Camila — she is also going to be making her acting debut in the titular role of the upcoming film Cinderella, which is set to be released on 3rd September.

Love the style of “Don’t Go Yet”? Here are some lively outfits that can help you tap into the look:

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Beyoncé has given the people an anthem of cultural pride just when the world needs it most.

Following the unlawful death of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has been sparked across the world. With all 50 states and 18 additional countries protesting for racial equality, Beyoncé has been a leading supporter of the movement. She has used her social media presence as a means of activism, encouraging people to sign petitions to get justice for others who have died at the hands of police brutality. In an open video message, she pleaded with her followers to be a part of this movement, and to help the families of the victims.

When Beyoncé surprised fans with a new song in the final hours of the 19th of June, she was bookmarking Juneteenth into history.

Juneteenth is the celebration of slaves being emancipated on the same date, in 1865. The song- named “Black Parade”- is a call to action for African Americans, as she lyrically encourages them to be proud of their roots, of where they come from. This is especially potent when she sings “I can’t forget that my history is her-story”. The song is rich in cultural references, coming from all over the continent of Africa. From the “Ankh” symbol that comes from Egypt to the West African goddess of love and femininity, “Oshun”. This broadens the horizons of who can relate to the lyrics, and who can emotionally connect with the song.

Check out Beyoncé’s New single above

When you listen to it, it’s almost overwhelmingly full of pride and emotion. It feels like a community breaking through and refusing to keep quiet about their culture anymore, and it’s absolutely beautiful. The essence of it reminds me of writers such as Toni Morrison and Grace Nichols, who both wrote about being proud of their roots, and embracing their history. When posting about the single on Instagram, Beyoncé wrote “Please continue to remember our beauty, strength, and power.” Black Parade” celebrates you, your voice, and your joy”.

Alongside the song came the BeyGOOD Black Business Impact Fund. This new campaign is made to support and promote black-owned businesses and elevate them during these hard times. The fund will be administered by the National Urban League. Alongside this announcement on her website came a directory of black businesses, ranging from Art and Design to Restaurants and Bars.

While the BLM movement continues to take over the world in a wave of justice, it’s important to help independent owners.

The song is so rich that I could spend hours analysing every word or image included in it. It is the perfect song to release and is exactly what people needed right now. Empowerment, freedom, and pride.

Words by Abigail Forrest

Graphics by Katie Janes

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When one sense is lost, our brains get re-wired and put to work heightening our other senses. So, perhaps the absence of a boyfriend in my life is making me more receptive to the constant, relentless reminders of my relationship (or lack of) status. Or perhaps it’s the fact that we have finally surfaced after being smothered by Instagram feeds littered with pictures of smug-looking couples on their ‘cute lil Xmas weekend away XOX’; the constant and inescapable reminders of ‘boyfriend season’. Only to be thrust straight back into yet another one of the annual celebrations geared towards couples that us singletons are missing one key element to join in on yet are forced to endure.

It’s all getting a bit tedious, isn’t it? You literally can’t run to the shop for some milk for your morning cuppa’ without being smacked in the face with a ‘Dine in two for £10 this Valentines’ sign. You can’t even sit on your own in the comfort of your own home and innocently flick through TV channels without being bombarded with ‘Couples Come Dine With Me’, Married at first sight, First Dates, and now Love Island is back- GIVE ME STRENGTH!

From the movie ‘Valentine’s Day’

Imagine a parallel universe. Each year, after the months of couples just about surviving ‘single season’, on February 14th all the sad people who are in relationships sit at home in front of the notebook and sob into their Doritos and tub of Ben and Jerry’s cookie dough, after sinking a £4 bottle of Echo Falls (far too specific to be made up, I know!). Whilst restaurants and bars are buzzing with single people ‘cheers’-ing to being with themselves for…their whole lives.

From the movie ‘Legally Blonde’

In light of this worryingly appealing parallel universe, and after years of being forced to live as a single person in an undeniably couple-orientated world, I’ve decided we need a revolution. This year it’s time we put the ‘I’ in Valentine’s day. Instead of commiserating over what we don’t have in our lives, put the financial benefits of being single to good use. Use the money you have saved by not having to buy the obligatory Christmas, birthday and Valentine’s day presents this year (and every other year) and treat yourself. Go and buy a boujee bottle of bubbly, a good book, run yourself a bath, turn your phone off and soak yourself in self-love (and really expensive bubble bath). Nothing screams ‘I love myself’ more than a 24-karat face mask; this Valentine’s day, celebrate what you have achieved in your life. By yourself, you can do whatever the hell you want, you are unstoppable; celebrate yourself.

Here are our recommendations for this Valentine’s day (or any other day you feel like treating yourself!)…

Majestic Pure 24K Gold Facial Mask and the Laura Mercier Crème Brûlée honey bath

‘The Unexpected Joy of Being Single’ novel by Catherine Gray and a bottle of MOËT

Kris Jenner

Words by Ella Winfield

Graphics by Araceli Alonso

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Why is the word ‘single’ such a misunderstood word? Let me set the scene. You’re at a party and you find yourself stuck in the kitchen talking to a friend of a friend of a friend’s colleague. The two fail-safe questions that are a go-to in a situation like this inevitably pop up;

“So, what do you do?”

And

“Are you with anyone at the minute?”

Now, I don’t like to generalise but if your reply to the latter is ‘Yeah, I’ve been seeing this guy for nine months now”, I would bet my life savings (which probably wouldn’t even be enough buy a coat in Zara, don’t get excited) that their response to this would NOT be:

“Oh no, why what happened?”

Respond with “Nah, I’m single” on the other hand, and instantly poor little lonely you gets bombarded with:

“Aw dear, why?”

Or

“Don’t worry, you’ll find someone”

As if this unfortunate single circumstance couldn’t possibly be by choice, and you have been forced against your will by a cruel twist of fate to live a life of solitude and die alone. It doesn’t even cross their mind that there is a possibility that you might, just might be choosing to remain single.

You grit your teeth under that plastic smile you’re forcing your face into and say:

“Oh no, nothing has happened, I’m just not interested in being with anyone at the minute”

To which their reply is to stare at you blankly, so you justify your single-ness with:

“I’m just happy working on myself at the minute” (Whilst thinking to yourself, ‘lol, can you even work on perfection?!’)

As the fake justifications come pouring out, a memory trickles into your head of you prancing round your room in your undies to (in my humble opinion) one of the pussycat Doll’s greatest works of art; I don’t need a man. Trying to mimic the hip movements Ms Scherzinger does in the music video with the same vigour, but less sex appeal. Whilst belting out at the top of your lungs,

“I don’t need a man to make it happen I get off being free I don’t need a man to make me feel good I get off doing my thing I don’t need a ring around my finger To make me feel complete So, let me break it down I can get off when you ain’t around, OHHHHH”

This friend of a friend of a friend’s colleague has clearly never felt empowerment like this; so, you can only pity them and their ignorance.

Recently, however, this type of subtle single shaming is happening less and less. A change in the wind has made the S word that people were branded with should they choose not to spend their life partnered with someone as less of a temporary state of failure and more of a label to wear with pride.

We’ve got Lizzo putting ‘the s-i-i-ing in single’ while she ‘aint worried bout a ri-i-ing- on her finger and Emma Watson inventing the term ‘Self-partnered’ for people who are single and happy to be so, making being single the new in thing. So now, us people who have been loving ourselves, shaking our junk and singing to I don’t need a man and meaning it since 2006, can call ourselves the pioneers of this ‘single pride’ movement.

What being single does mean is that you can do what you want, when you want. You get to dictate every single aspect of your life, which is something that changes as you naturally want to please your partner. It’s not a bad thing, it just happens. Gradually, people are starting to realise that being single isn’t this dark pit of boring loneliness that people can’t wait to get out of. You haven’t failed in life if you haven’t made someone fall madly in love with you by the time your 25. Your life still has meaning if you haven’t moved in with someone and aren’t thinking about kids by the time you’re thirty.

Remember; who’s the one person in this world who knows you inside out and who has only your best intentions at heart. YOU.

Being happily single is the new trend, follow it.

Words by Ella Winfield

Graphics by Katie Janes

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