Introducing The R&B Dial: Bringing UK R&B To The Forefront
As part of The Orchard’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, the UK Diversity Taskforce was established to empower employees to advocate for change across the music industry. One of the initiatives to emerge from this activity is an e...
Out Today by The Orchard: Raja Kumari, Obongjayar, Mogli
Raja Kumari - HBIC (Ganges Flow Music / Godmother Records) Grammy-nominated Indian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer Raja Kumari is a fearless, charismatic personality and natural-born storyteller whose mission is to create art that blends...
What The #&@$ Do You Do, Cookie?!?
With offices and employees spread across the globe, sometimes it takes time to get to know everyone. In our series ‘What The #&@$ Do You Do?!’ (WTFDYD), The Orchard highlights Orchardites from all over the world to learn more about their role at The Or...
2021 MOBO Awards Announce Nominees: ENNY, NSG, Skepta, & More.
This year, the Music of Black Origin Awards (MOBO) will return as a live show event on December 5 at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Each year, the prestigious event celebrates the UK’s vibrant Black music and culture scene, awarding artists in 18 dis...
YouTube Music Introduces #YouTubeBlack Voices Class of 2022
In January of 2021, YouTube Music introduced the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund and the inaugural #YouTubeBlackVoices Artist Class, a program created to amplify Black voices on YouTube. According to YouTube, the artist class receives dedicated partner support f...
Cloud X Talks Platforming Underrepresented Voices On A Global Scale
UK-based company Cloud X has grown from a local party showcasing overlooked artists to a wide-ranged entertainment company platforming predominantly British R&B and alternative hip-hop artists. We spoke with Cloud X on the origin and mission behind the...