Interviews - UD Music

Artists, Events, Featured, Interviews, Talent House, What's On | 19 May 2025

Introducing… Reptile B

A regular standout at UD’s Open Mic nights, Reptile B has kept pushing forward—despite an industry that still puts barriers in front of out, Black queer artists. As a recipient of UD’s Free Yard initiative and a name that’s lit up multiple UD stages, he was the obvious choice for our spotlight artist as we team up with TRENCH Magazine for the first-ever SXSW London…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Long Read, Talent House | 29 April 2025

Introducing… ManLikeKofi

Hailed as the self-proclaimed prodigal son of UD, ManLikeKofi remains a steadfast feature of the ecosystem, an artist, producer, and architect designing sonic cathedrals across digital platforms and through expert production. Driven by faith and the enduring power of practice, ManLikeKofi talks with Elsa Monteith about going viral with gospel, the importance of investing in a quality live performance, and what 10,000 hours of commitment to your artistry can bring you…

Interviews, Podcast, Talent House | 25 March 2025

Be Unstoppable Podcast: Episode 12 with Riki Bleau

The 12th episode of the Be Unstoppable Podcast, recorded at UD, is now available for your listening (or watching) pleasure, as host Ben Wynter goes head-to-head with music industry legend, Riki Bleau…

Interviews, Podcast, Talent House | 6 March 2025

Be Unstoppable Podcast: Episode 11 with TK, Manager & Co-Founder, Finesse Foreva

The 11th episode of the Be Unstoppable Podcast is now available for your listening (or watching) pleasure, as host Ben Wynter goes head-to-head with TK, Manager & Co-Founder of Finesse Foreva…

Events, Featured, Interviews, What's On | 4 March 2025

Introducing… Araba Ackon aka Rabba Wisdom

Having announced her Nucleus Exhibition, taking place at Island Bikes on March 27th, UD meets visual artist, Araba Ackon aka Rabba Wisdom…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Podcast, Talent House | 11 February 2025

UD x The Be Unstoppable Podcast with Ben Wynter

The Be Unstoppable Podcast, recorded at UD’s state-of-the-art studios, is back for 2025 with more insight and inspiration as host Ben Wynter dives into the transformative journeys of inspiring figures from music, media, tech, sports, and finance…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Level 4, Music, Talent House | 20 January 2025

Introducing… Smichington

At once a wholly mysterious artist and a musician with a clear vision and identity, Smichington has commanded a listenership despite having released no music, pioneering his sound in the halls, studios, and stages found at the UD Talent House, to high acclaim. Elsa Monteith talks sonics with Level 4 graduate, Smichington…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Level 4, Music, Talent House | 2 January 2025

Introducing… Jedz

Early in his career, but established in his genre, Jedz is an artist with impressive numbers to his name and a sought-after sound to match. Elsa Monteith spoke to Jedz about his artistic development, studying a Level 4 course at UD and what longevity looks like in the music industry…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Interviews, Talent House | 26 November 2024

Flames Collective x Complex UK Feature

Want to know more about Flames Collective? Taking you from humble beginnings to the main stage, this Complex UK feature – Flames’ first major article – gives insight into the story so far…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Level 4, Talent House | 18 November 2024

Introducing… Orakana

UD catches up with Level 4 graduate, Orakana, on his North West ends, his fascination with Japanese adjectives, and his day-one love for Chip Diddy Chip…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Talent House | 12 August 2024

Members Club: Katalyssst

With our Elevator Membership Programme underway, it’s time to meet the community. In our new Members Club series, UD gets to know KATALYSSST, DJ, photographer and social media assistant…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 23 July 2024

Introducing… Skye

The Skye is the limit for this artist, a young and remarkably talented singer-songwriter hailing from east London by way of sunny St Lucia. With a vocal as assertive and defined as it is gentle and unassuming, Skye has a natural star quality, shaping a spotlight that feels right for them on stages that showcase the full scope of their talent, community, and identity…

Artists, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 15 July 2024

Members Club: Aquarelle

With our new Elevator Membership Programme underway, it’s time to meet the community. In our new Members Club series, UD gets to know Aquarelle, a music producer, manager and talent developer from north London…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Talent House | 11 July 2024

Introducing… J2

At once conscious lyricist and UK grime MC, J2 has a natural aptitude for introspective rhythms that keep toes tapping and heads nodding, a well-loved east London legend with a steady and respected ascent to 24/7 success. UD touches base with J2 to chat about his dream stage set-up, the Egyptian CDs found in his mum’s car, and who really is the J1 to his J2…

Artists, Interviews, Music | 2 July 2024

Introducing… MARACHÉ

With a sound reminiscent of a genre still yet to be uncovered, MARACHÉ catches up with UD to discuss the reason behind her moniker, the tracks that never fail to put her in a good mood in the morning, and why Ice Spice was at the top of her 2023 Spotify Wrapped…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 25 June 2024

Introducing… Zuko Rosemeid

With a sound somewhere close to Knucks by way of Dave and Skepta, Zuko Rosemeid is a product of his musical upbringing, an artist well-equipped with tracks fast making their way beyond their home south of the river. Zuko chats with UD about his background in acting, his love for performance, and his Avatar origin story…