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Music as a tool for self-expression with Biig Piig, Nayana IZ, Puma Blue and Louis Culture

Biig Piig, Nayana IZ, Puma Blue and Louis Culture discuss the power of community, and what it's like to make music as an introvert.

Biig Piig, Nayana IZ, Puma Blue and Louis Culture explore the power of community, how social media has affected the way they make music, and what it's like to make music as an introvert.

Biig Piig blends soul-tinged melodies over hip-hop and pop beats with lyrics in English and Spanish. After growing up between Ireland and Spain, she moved to London and joined the Nine8 music collective alongside Nayana IZ.

Born in India and raised in North London, Nayana was named on 成人快手 Asian Network's 2020 Future Sounds list and last year released her debut EP Smoke & Fly.

Puma Blue is a musician and songwriter originally from South London, now based in Atlanta. His first two EPs have built up millions of streams and he recently dropped his debut album In Praise of Shadows to critical acclaim.

Also representing South London is rapper and lyricist Louis Culture, who released his debut EP Smile Soundsystem last year and has worked with Frank Ocean producer Vegyn.

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24 minutes

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  • Sat 8 May 2021 21:06GMT
  • Sun 9 May 2021 14:06GMT
  • Sun 9 May 2021 15:06GMT

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