The attempted coup of Capitol Hill reflects the soul of the U.S, which will prioritise upholding white supremacy over justice every time.
Arts & Culture
January 14, 2021

The attempted coup of Capitol Hill reflects the soul of the U.S, which will prioritise upholding white supremacy over justice every time.

Contribution by: Martyn Ewoma The storming of Capitol Hill was a continuation of White America’s violent history. The closing weeks of 2020 were filled with unanimous disdain for the year gone by,

CORD [@cordsocials]: The UK’s First Producer Roundtable Series
Music
December 7, 2020

CORD [@cordsocials]: The UK’s First Producer Roundtable Series

CORD is a fresh music discussion platform designed for and by the culture with the aim to tap into a variety of topics all based on music. Yesterday the platform released part

A Haitian Thriving Wage: BYAS & LEON
Fashion
November 18, 2020

A Haitian Thriving Wage: BYAS & LEON

Words by Aliyah Hasinah It is a warm afternoon in August, I’m in Bedstuy. This is my first time in New York and I am in awe of the energy this city

Yasmin Umay brings back all the 90’s feels on new track Bones
Music
October 17, 2020

Yasmin Umay brings back all the 90’s feels on new track Bones

German based singer Yasmin Umay showcases the versatility of her talent in her debut single “Bones”, a polyrhythmic song produced by Thelonious Coltrane. Yasmin makes her debut into the musical scene by

How animation and gaming has coded a new culture for the way we create and consume music
Music
August 24, 2020

How animation and gaming has coded a new culture for the way we create and consume music

The marriage between music and animated visuals is a long and happy one – especially for millennial and Gen Z musicians who use animation inspired by gaming and comics in their work.

Contribution: Put your money where your mouth is and purchase from Black businesses [@claudianamux]
Music
July 2, 2020

Contribution: Put your money where your mouth is and purchase from Black businesses [@claudianamux]

Last weekend, we celebrated Black-owned businesses through the launch of the campaign: Black Pound Day. The day was a success, with the hashtag trending number 1 on Twitter in the country. Also,

Time to update your playlist? Here’s 7 UK based Black upcoming artists to get to know
Music
June 25, 2020

Time to update your playlist? Here’s 7 UK based Black upcoming artists to get to know

Black music is a central pillar of the music industry, and it always will be. As we celebrate Black culture and Black music, now is the perfect time to discover and make

CONTRIBUTOR: [@timshotaya] and [@PiersJames] discuss his journey, the message behind the music and more
Music
June 11, 2020

CONTRIBUTOR: [@timshotaya] and [@PiersJames] discuss his journey, the message behind the music and more

Piers James is the definition of an artist to his core, without meaning behind it what’s the point of the music? For Piers James, music is about how you feel. His emotions

CONTRIBUTOR: [@ticecin] speaks to Hackney’s [@ReallyRazor]
Music
June 8, 2020

CONTRIBUTOR: [@ticecin] speaks to Hackney’s [@ReallyRazor]

Razor made his name as someone whose live sets sound the same as his recordings. It’s early March, we sit for a quick coffee close enough for Razor’s other plans for the

Artists furthering the resurgence of RnB in the UK
Music
May 26, 2020

Artists furthering the resurgence of RnB in the UK

The visibility of incredible talent in the UK RnB scene has long been a topic of discussion. It is even more so now as British led RnB continues to enjoy a well-deserved

No Signal [@theresnosignall] And The Re-emergence Of Black Radio In The UK [by @TochiChels]
Music
May 18, 2020

No Signal [@theresnosignall] And The Re-emergence Of Black Radio In The UK [by @TochiChels]

There has been a Choice FM shaped hole in the hearts of Black radio listeners since it was replaced with Capital XTRA in 2013. Choice had been one of the only radio

Contribution: Remapping Africa through Film and Fashion – The Jewel [@_msajadi]
Arts & Culture Fashion
May 5, 2020

Contribution: Remapping Africa through Film and Fashion – The Jewel [@_msajadi]

The Jewel by Ajadi TV is the first of its production. The aim is to convey the beauty of Africa as a whole and remind us that we are to be a