5 BLACK MUSIC COLLABS THE DIASPORA NEEDS, WHETHER YOU KNEW IT OR NOT

5 BLACK MUSIC COLLABS THE DIASPORA NEEDS, WHETHER YOU KNEW IT OR NOT

Words by: Blossom Maduafokwa A non-exhaustive list of Black artists around the world that need to get together in the studio and collab ASAP. In terms of global music, there is no

House party and non-mainstream party culture from Tottenham to Enfield

House party and non-mainstream party culture from Tottenham to Enfield

Words by: Tice Cin There’s nothing like a house party, and part of that is the community element to them.  Informal set-ups feel different to a club. A house party often represents

Are NFTs any use to Art and Culture within the Black Community?

Are NFTs any use to Art and Culture within the Black Community?

The constant innovation from the Black community, paired with the potential of this technology being a tool, could lead to intriguing additions to the canon of Black Art and Culture. Contribution by Jasmine

Remembering Red Bull Culture Clash: A Night That Left its Legacy

Remembering Red Bull Culture Clash: A Night That Left its Legacy

Words by: Emily Roney Red Bull’s 2014 Culture Clash is one of the most fondly remembered events in British music history, and it’s not hard to see why. With live music events

Meet Medellín’s Verraco [@Verraco_], the Electronic producer building bridges between Latin American artists and the world

Meet Medellín’s Verraco [@Verraco_], the Electronic producer building bridges between Latin American artists and the world

Words by: Alejandra Cabrera In the midst of the Andean mountains, Verraco and the Insurgentes are cooking up an Electronic music revolution. Colombia has built a reputation as a country with one

Rising star Layla Boe [@laylaboe] teaches German Rap Sex

Rising star Layla Boe [@laylaboe] teaches German Rap Sex

Words by: Alina Amin Layla Boe is giving German Rap’s conservative community a real challenge. R&B and Hip-Hop act Layla Boe is coming for German Rap. With just singles out, the  Berlin-based

Welcome to the Golden Era of UK R&B

Welcome to the Golden Era of UK R&B

Words by: Dwayne Wilks Despite the work of legends like Omar and Sade Adu, over the years UK R&B has typically struggled to find its footing. The new crop of UK based

What Minari teaches us about family and migration by [@Amarofpatel]

What Minari teaches us about family and migration by [@Amarofpatel]

Exploring broad themes from a personal perspective and with attention to detail, Lee Isaac Chung’s story is one we can all identify with. Contribution by Amar Patel Will there be a greater

Get To Know Shadow Squad, Mexico City’s Underground Emo Trap Crew

Get To Know Shadow Squad, Mexico City’s Underground Emo Trap Crew

Words by: Andrea Susarrey Shadow Squad are breaking the mould of Mexico with their DIY approach and Emo Trap sound. In the midst of central Mexico City, there’s a music studio, full

How Spike Lee ‘s Movies Encapsulate the Black Experience

How Spike Lee ‘s Movies Encapsulate the Black Experience

Spike Lee’s movies range thematically, but something congruent throughout them is his love and adoration for Black culture Contribution by Niall Smith. Shelton Jackson “Spike” Lee is best remembered for being a

Why The Yung Lean [@yungleann] Documentary Scared Fans Into Thinking He’d Died

Why The Yung Lean [@yungleann] Documentary Scared Fans Into Thinking He’d Died

Words by: Matthew Griffiths “This documentary feels like he is dead, but luckily he isn’t” – has a documentary ever given you this feeling? Well for many “In My Head” did just

Ain’t it different: The Brit Awards was Headie One’s night to be remembered

Ain’t it different: The Brit Awards was Headie One’s night to be remembered

By Jason Kwame Without a doubt, last night’s Brit Awards were a showcase for the bando-to-main stage star that is Headie One. It was his night to remember and be remembered. Though