Kano Archives

Channel U’s return was a celebration of Black British culture – relive the best bits

Back for one night only, the rebooted UK rap mecca aired a mix of classic videos, familiar faces and new interviews

‘Against All Odds’: inside the first ever grime movie – and how it resurrected iconic TV station Channel U

The noughties' number one destination for UK rap is back – we go behind the scenes on the film that made it all happen

Skepta, Julie Adenuga and JME’s mum Ify on her legendary kids and new memoir

Ify Adenuga tells us about her new book 'Endless Fortune', raising a musical powerhouse of a family, and planning a "grime Loose Women" with Kano's mum

Michael Kiwanuka wins the Hyundai Mercury Prize 2020

"I'm over the moon. I don't have words to say"

The seven biggest talking points from the 2020 GRM Daily Rated Awards

Dizzee Rascal was honoured for his contribution to music and hosts Julie Adenuga and Mo Gilligan smashed it

2020 Mercury Prize winner to be announced live on ‘The One Show’

The coverage will begin on September 21

Fraser T Smith announces ‘12 Questions’ album featuring Stormzy, Dave, Idris Elba and many more

The producer and songwriter's new Future Utopia project has also seen the likes of Arlo Parks, Bastille and Easy Life come on board

NME writers make their case for this year’s Hyundai Mercury Prize nominees

Who should get the trophy?

Kano announces tiny London charity show in hometown borough of Newham

He's bringing 'Hoodies All Summer' home for a good cause.

The Streets and Major Lazer lead SW4 Festival 2020 line-up

The Clapham Common festival will be held over the August bank holiday weekend