Jasmine Dotiwala

Jasmine Dotiwala is an English-born broadcaster, producer, director and columnist. Jasmine has loved and worked within the hip hop industry for over two decades making TV content with the early pioneers of the culture as well as modern day names. Dotiwala sits on the RTS Futures (Royal Television Society) committee, MOBO Awards Judging Committee, BET International Judging panel, Ivy Club Committee and was an original member of the MTV Diversity Board. She has also been requested to speak at House Of Lords on media subjects around inclusivity and diversity. Dotiwala continues to chair and appear on panels around television, youth and diversity themes. Dotiwala is also an international judge for music awards in Uganda and Namibia (NAMAs).

Meet The UK’s Answer To Classic 1990s Girl Groups, M.O.

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Molded in the form of TLC meets Destiny’s Child is a relatively new, all-female R&B band from the UK called M.O. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The three ladies Annie, Frankee and Nadine have been going around four years so far whilst making their empowering female anthems. As well as being nominated for a prestigious […]

Rappers Shay D and Kingpin Are London’s “Love Jones”

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British rappers Shay D and her partner Kingpin are both rappers with their own fan bases—and also a happy couple. At a time when the focus on Hip Hop culture couldn’t be bigger, with TV series, films, fashion, slanguage and more encompassing popular culture, we caught up with a couple who are solo identities, joined […]

Get To Know South London’s Rap Stalwart Genesis Elijah

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Genesis Elijah was inspired at the age of 10 by rap acts like Wu Tang Clan and Ice Cube. Little did he know back then his future would see him eventually working with similar greats like KRS-One. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In his UK homeland, Elijah has worked with everyone from Skinnyman and Sway […]

Manchester’s Children of Zeus Are The Perfect Blend Of Hip Hop & Soul

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When the world looks to the UK music scene, it’s usually well-versed in numerous London-based pop-star names (and of course there are those four lads, The Beatles, from Liverpool). Aside from that, there have been numerous pop and rock acts from another one of the UK’s next biggest cities: Manchester. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]

Jodie Abacus Is The British Soul Singer You Need To Know

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South London singer Jodie Abacus is performing at this year’s Glastonbury Festival and this past fortnight, he also performed across the pond at The Roots Picnic. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Abacus’ songs are classic, feel-good, two-step hits in the vein of Kool and the Gang, The Temptations, The O’Jays with hints of a certain […]

Across The Pond: Nick Cannon Takes London, Films Wild N Out & More

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Last week American rapper, actor, comedian, entrepreneur, record producer, radio and television personality Nick Cannon came to London for the weekend and true to form, didn’t spend a minute of it sleeping. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Across a three-day period Cannon performed to a packed out O2 Brixton Academy where he recorded a UK […]

Alikiba Becomes the Second African Artist to Sign a Global Music Deal With Sony Music

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Today Sony Music Entertainment announced their 2nd major artist signing in Africa with East African act Alikiba. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information There was much excitement in African and European Afrobeat music circles last year when Sony announced their first African major label signing: West African act Davido, from Nigeria, and that excitement will peak again with […]