Clash Issue 125 Amaarae

Amaaraeis the fourth face of Clash 125.

Amaaraes breakout second album Fountain Baby is one of this summers essential listens, a project that seems to encompass a myriad of genres, while never allowing itself to be tied down. Perhaps thats a tribute to its makeran artist with roots either side of the Atlantic, this Ghanian-American sound-shifter lets her life come to the surface, that rugged honesty haloing every minute detail of her art.

Now its time to meet the real Amaarae. Ama Serwah Genfiwants to build a bold, judgement-free zone, one powered by her vision of pop maximalism. With Fountain Baby shes moving boldly outwards, dissecting her feelings in the glare of the public eye while also constructing something universal.

A dose of pop maximalism, we were granted an intimate audience with its creator. In this cover interview we discuss her roots, and why her aims remain tethered to the skies above us. An artist steeped in astrology, Amaarae is a true Canceriancaring, empathetic, and unashamed in her ambitions.

As she tells us:It feels like were levelling up in every way possible.

Elsewhere in this issue youll witness the creativity of Thirty Seconds To Mars, encounter R&B pin-upVictoria Mont, and resonate with the insight ofBrian Eno. Youll enter the world of afro-pop colossusAmaarae, and embrace the communal values of newgen junglistNia Archives. Well witness the impact of viral risersNo Guidnce, whileAntsLivecements his role as a mercurial rap talent. Theres space to discern the club culture fantasies ofJayda G, and explore the soulful realm of much-tipped songwriterMnelia.

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Issue 125 is shipping from 5th August.

Words: Shahzaib Hussain
Photography: Joseph Delaney
Fashion: Lee Trigg
Hair: Rufina Stuart
Make Up: Lake Sanu
Creative Direction: Rob Meyers