In celebration of Black History Month in the UK, SoundCloud is elevating the leading voices, artists and communities driving music culture in the UK and beyond. The month-long program features a series of artist-led content, including guest-curated playlists from some of today’s most exciting artists shaping the future of music, a new episode of SoundCloud’s The Journey with Afrobeats pioneer Juls, and a billboard campaign in cities across the UK promoting “Proud to Be”.
Each week throughout the month, SoundCloud will debut a new set of artists and their exclusive “Selected By” playlists on SoundCloud with introductory audio and a selection of curated tracks that highlight their favorite inspirational artists. Week one features globally recognized singer-songwriter Mahalia and genre-melding musician Master Peace, with playlists to come from viral sensations Young T & Bugsey and PinkPantheress, 70’s soul and 90’s R&B-inspired artist and producer Ruby Francis, fast-rising rapper and “First on SoundCloud” featured artist Pa Salieu, and more.
Alongside guest-curated playlists, SoundCloud is featuring a series of playlists celebrating Black artists at the forefront of influential music movements and communities like AFROSWING: UK Afrobeats & Fusion, STEP: UK Bassline, Grime & Garage, and UNITY: Black UK Dance Now.
British-Ghanaian music producer and Afrobeats pioneer Juls will be the featured guest on SoundCloud’s The Journey, a series showcasing industry executives of color breaking barriers on their paths to success. Hear more about Juls’ journey in becoming one of the biggest champions of Afrobeats globally, from his early days of producing to collaborating with artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, GoldLink, Jah Cure, Stonebwoy, and Lauryn Hill. Streaming details coming soon.
Check SoundCloud’s socials all month long for original videos from featured campaign artists on their personal playlists and what Black History Month means to them, and be sure to check out the SoundCloud homepage weekly for freshly curated playlists.
