Kyann-Sian Williams, Author at NME

Popcaan – ‘Great Is He’ review: dancehall star subtly pushes the envelope

15 years down the line, Popcaan still brings an element of star power amidst small gains on his fifth record

‘Knuckles’ review: a timely portrait of rap’s rising star that should dive deeper

This 15-minute documentary about UK rap star Knucks and his Kilburn upbringing really needed a longer runtime

How Paramore became a vital band for the Black rock community

Ahead of the trio's new album in February, NME explores why Black music fans have embraced Paramore and frontwoman Hayley Williams' inclusive, universal sound and appeal

Big Joanie on representation: “We’ve done everything that a Black punk band can do”

The punks talk to NME about representation for alternative music from POC, and their plans for the future

NAO is “ready to put out a new sound and experiment”

The singer tells NME about getting "back in the game" and her hope for the future

Bob Vylan want to show others that “rock music is an OK thing for Black people to do”

Speaking of their MOBO nomination, they said: "It does open the door for other people who are creating quote-unquote 'alternative music' or 'rock music' to express themselves and see it as a viable thing"

Eve on motherhood and her career: “Most of the things I do for the future of my son”

The rap legend also spoke of the importance of celebrating people of colour in all music scenes

Tion Wayne: “I want to go down as one of the greats”

"I hope that, at the end of it, everyone sees me as a legend"

Skunk Anansie talk legacy and “ushering in a new generation of Black music”

"Music should be a long-term career"

Skillibeng teases new music: “The journey keeps going”

The 25-year-old also won Best Caribbean Music Act at this year's MOBO awards