Stanisland Magazine

For the aficionado who thinks differently

Zakaria Mafa

Zakaria Mafa is an acclaimed music journalist, writer, and hip-hop historian known for insightful takes on an ever-evolving music scene. From uncovering emerging artists, he has established himself as a trusted voice within the industry, and at the same time, isn’t afraid to ruffle some feathers. His interests lie in pursuing integrity within the production process and the streaming world’s impact on the quality of finished pieces.

1.8.2026 12:17 PM

JORDS Drops Music Video For Latest Track ‘Money Long’

UK rapper JORDS drops a slingshot of laudable wordplay over solid production from DJ MAC and CrashDummy.
1.5.2026 11:02 AM

FinesseKid Drops Rave Media for “Semolina & Pounded Yam”

Finessekid drops visuals and hosts a party for his UK rap track ‘Semolina & Pounded Yam’.
12.29.2025 11:20 PM

Chip Fires To The Edge On Fresh Diss Track ‘Plugged Out’

Following Ambush’s “Plugged In” diss, Chip returns fire with his own track.
12.27.2025 11:57 AM

‘Yesterday’: Fimiguerrero Drops Frugal & Limited Effort

Finiguerrero unveils new music in the shape of ‘Yesterday’. The UK rapper has been quietly making waves and also ends his year with a music video.
12.26.2025 11:46 PM

Chip Goes Direct With Fire to Soar On ‘4 Raws’

Chip starts his own fire as a prelude to 2026, jumping on EsDeeKid’s ‘4 Raws’ instrumental with a solemn verse.
12.25.2025 12:41 PM

Watch K2 Unleash Fearless New Track ‘2025 Freestyle’

Brummy-boy rapper K2 releases fresh need-to-know material with ‘2025 Freestyle’, an explosive burst of intense rap music.
12.22.2025 4:32 PM

Kofi Stone Unveils Special New Music Treasure On ‘Flowers Flow’

Kofi Stone taps Pitch 92 and let’s rip a fresh new work of rap brilliance for new track, ‘Flowers Flow’.
12.16.2025 9:08 PM

‘Scary Merri’: IDK & Conductor Williams Smash Windows For New Video

“Scary Merri” is the latest track from IDK and Conductor Williams’ ongoing collaboration. We react to a stellar release that is exploding with metaphors.
12.15.2025 2:54 PM

‘Bellingham’: Headie One’s Simplistic Style Is Mired By Formulaic Flows

Headie One reveals latest track “Bellingham”, highlighting an urgent need for a reset within the UK rap scene.
12.13.2025 11:38 AM

Ill Conscious Drops New Hip-Hop Album, and It’s Absolute Fire

Rapper Ill Conscious delivers a stunning new hip-hop album with producers Alcynoos and Parental. ‘The Aggregation Of Marginal Gains’ is his latest release showcasing his musical evolution.