Launched in September 2015, Tape has quickly become London’s hottest club with the likes of Justin Bieber, Future, Jess Glynne and Trey Songz choosing it as the place to hang out. With the venue also including its very own purpose-built recording studio, it’s clear why it’s becoming a favourite with musicians. Exclusive clubs in London are often incredibly tiny with tables taking up 99% of the space. At Tape, there’s plenty of room for people to get up and have a good time.

The crowd was the perfect blend of people having a great time, without any of the posterity familiar with the exclusive clubs in London. They turned out in their numbers (on a chilly night!) to see Kehlani, the 2016 Grammy nominated singer from Oakland, California. Kehlani has seen her stock rise with her nominated mixtape You Should Be Here, and is already making huge waves in North America with her sold out tour. Set to be featured on Zayn Malik’s debut album, there’s no doubt the future is very bright for Kehlani.

She decided to treat the crowd to a live performance of some of her hits, including ‘Did I’. Kehlani wasn’t finished treating everyone though as she brought on WSTRN, the west London group, to perform her remix of their anthem ‘In2’. The crowd was electric for the songs, with an excellent sound system making it feel like an intimate private gig. The energy of Kehlani was clear, and went down well with the crowd. Kehlani even took the time to take photos with some of her fans, happy to meet those who came out to see her.

 

 

As proof of how hot Tape is right now, probably the hottest star in the world Justin Bieber returned to Tape to hang out before his BRITS performance the next night. With Justin Bieber tweeting ‘any club in London saying I’m coming tonight to perform. Not true’; the fact is that there was only one place he wanted to chill out before the BRITS in London. Sorry the rest of London, that was Tape.

In under 6 months, Tape has become the hottest club in London. With an incredible spot right in the heart of Central London and a host of world class artists continuing to head down, there’s no wonder Tape has already become the most exciting place to visit in London. The only downside to Tape is that it makes every other club seem average. We’ll definitely be back, no doubt in the company of another great crowd, with the odd superstar in attendance.

 

Words: Kevin Lyster