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Ellie Prohan, Shortee Blitz, Esi

Breaking the sound barrier: how radio DJs shaped UK hip hop

Ellie Prohan, Shortee Blitz and Esi explore radio's enduring impact and profound contribution to the hip hop scene.

By Rahel Aklilu 24 Nov 2023
Miranda Cooper

I Wrote That: Miranda Cooper on 20 years of Girls Aloud's Sound of the Underground

The Xenomania songwriter tells M about her storied songwriting career, 'revolutionising pop music' and her foray into theatre.

By Eleanor Philpot 21 Nov 2023
Black Music Coalition + Jacqueline Pelham-Leigh

Empowering Black creatives: how do we measure progress in the music industry?

Black Music Coalition's Afryea Henry-Fontaine and PRS for Music's Jacqueline Pelham-Leigh discuss the legacy of Blackout Tuesday, combatting industry racism and what more needs to be done to support Black creators and professionals.

By Emmanuel Onapa 20 Nov 2023
Eliza Rose at Women in Music Awards 2023

Eliza Rose: 'I'm excited to show more of what I can do'

After winning the PRS for Music-sponsored New Artist Award at the Women In Music Awards 2023, Eliza tells us about her hard work paying off, championing women in the industry and her new music.

By Felicity Martin 20 Nov 2023
Normski, Jae5, Mr Hudson

Why producers are the beating heart of hip hop

M speaks to some of the UK’s leading and emerging producers to get their take on how integral their line of work is when it comes to advancing hip hop culture.

By Luke Morgan Britton 16 Nov 2023
Matthew Herbert (Picture: Manuel Vazquez)

Matthew Herbert: 'I feel like music should be a catalyst for change'

The acclaimed dance and electronic artist is embracing being celebrated in the classical music space.

By Sam Harteam Moore 14 Nov 2023
SIPHO 2023

SIPHO.: 'I want to keep pushing things forward'

The Birmingham artist tells M about his debut album Prayers & Paranoia, his ‘urgent’ songwriting style and the support he's received from PRS.

By Zoya Raza-Sheikh 3 Nov 2023
Sparky Deathcap

I Wrote That: Sparky Deathcap on his TikTok sleeper hit September

The multi-instrumentalist and Los Campesinos! member's 2009 track has clocked over eight billion TikTok views in 2023.

By Eleanor Philpot 1 Nov 2023
Little Simz

PRS Foundation: powering up hip hop

Having previously supported the likes of Little Simz and Dave, the organisation’s focus on championing hip hop music creators has never been greater than it is today.

By Sam Harteam Moore 27 Oct 2023
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