• Impact’s Music Essentials: Jazz Rap

    Natalie Howarth picks her ten favourite songs in the jazz rap genre for Impact’s Music Essentials. ...
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    Let’s Talk Music: Madlib – Shades of Blue

    Tolu Sangowawa and Chris Marinos Welcome back to Let’s Talk Music! Join Tolu and Chris as they share their thoughts on Madlib’s 2003 remix album, ‘Shades of Blue’, as well as discussing some of their favourite female artists. Featured image courtesy of Kit Sinclair and Impact Podcasts via Canva. Theme...
  • Kess’ Cozy Corner – Episode 1

    Kess Leung Kess brings her renowned series of music articles over to Podcasts in the first episode of ‘Kess’ Cozy Corner’. Settle down with your favourite hot drink and relax as Kess takes you through her relationship with music, and explains exactly what she loves most about jazz favourite,...
  • Kess’ Cozy Music Corner #12: Catherine Russell

    Struggling to find that new artist to fall in love with? Fear not, our contributor Kess Leung is here with the latest and greatest musical recommendations each week. This edition features doozy jazz starlight Catherine Russell, who's silky timbre is the perfect accompaniment to a restful winter's evening. ...
  • Kess’ Cozy Music Corner #3: Esna

    Struggling to find that new artist to fall in love with? Fear not, our contributor Kess Leung is here with the latest and greatest musical recommendations of each week. In this edition, Kess highlights South Korean R&B/Jazz musician Esna.  Born in Los Angeles, California, Esther Nara Yoon, better known...
  • Interview – Harry & Chris

    Following their critically-acclaimed sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival two years in a row, Harry & Chris are taking over The Level at Nottingham Trent’s Student Union on 8th October with their 2018 show Harry & Chris Save The World. Impact caught up with former World Poetry...
  • Album Review: Jorja Smith – Lost & Found

    Rising British artist Jorja Smith has released her first album Lost & Found, and as Impact’s very own MC, I think it’s only right that I review this album in terms of music, voice and lyrics. Signed by rapper Drake himself, Jorja Smith carries her own RnB soul music...