#nine8

[fangomusic]

Lava La Rue, Starface

New music Wednesday

A sonically delightful, sci-fi influenced, soulful sound experience, this debut album by the NiNE8 Collective member and West London artist is a striking record filled with pop hooks and an unceasing spirit of exploration. It blends indie, funk, ska punk, grunge, and dance music, offering a glimpse into the diverse talents of an artist who clearly has many facets.

[poor-pixie]

“That approach has been described as DIY, raw, and vibrant, but La Rue says if it was up to her, the acronym would be DIT. “Do it together,” she giggles. “It’s about collaboration. Compromise creates beautiful unknown outcomes that can be so much better than what you imagined in the first place.””

— Text by Caroline Christie

[underachievers-please-try-harder]

Track of the day // Biig Piig - Feels Right

[fresherbrine]

[goodmusicsavedourlife]

Biig Piig - You Know Better (Feat, Bone Slim)

[loftstudios]

This group shot might resemble one of the acts on X Factor. but these guys actually have talent! Working together as a collective, they are known across London as ‘Nine8′ and have skillz in Music, Arts and Garms- producing, designing and creating.

With a website promoting their talents, they are grass roots grafters with high expectations and lots of determination. 

They were shot at Loft Studios, for the Winter issue of Asos magazine by Jameela Elfaki who is also the founder of Azeema magazine. 

Credits

Asos magazine Winter 2018

Photographer: Jamella Elfaki

Hair and makeup: Gina Blondell

Jnr Fashion Editor: Joshua Gilmore

Talent: Lloyd, Libs, Lava, Nayana, Lorenzo, Nice and Jess from Nine8

Words: Sara Darling

18.12

[poor-pixie]

Biig Piig

‘Irish-born Londoner Biig Piig a.k.a Jess Smyth, is a person who speaks in a manner beyond her years. It’s a compelling attribute yet also one that clearly explains the contemplative nature of her songwriting. As if tailored just for you, her lyrics touch subtly on topics that band together the thoughts of a generation coming-of-age, all the while telling Smyth’s own personal story. An interesting one at that.”

[audiojunkyard]