Category: Interviews & Features
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At the age of 36 the African American filmmaker and producer from Oakland, California directed the world’s first black African-based Marvel movies featuring the best of black talent for its cast. From the first film Black Panther to the Wakanda Forever sequel, Ryan Coogler has gifted the world with fictional imaginations of a self-sufficient African…
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Picture yourself after a wild night out, exhausted, a cup of tea in hand, wrapped in a warm blanket, the light of the moon seeping through your curtains intertwining with the gradually changing colours of your Amazon LED light bulb. Now picture this playing in the background. Reading raised, South London based trio Kid Apollo…
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24 year old Brixton Native Santino Le Saints most recent project ‘No More Icons?’ is a blend of flawless vocals, unwavering rock star energy and vulnerable storytelling. Le Saint takes us through the locations, the people and life experiences laced within the sonics of the 7 track EP.
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A platform dedicated to connecting music and art lovers, We Are Soul has been a space for lovers of poetry, lo-fi, neo soul and R&B music since their beginnings in 2015.
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The Croydon based artist and #GUAP30 cover star is a pioneer in the UK’s upcoming rap scene – steering away from the expected world of drill and grime Strandz’ nostalgic, classic flow and sound inspired by the old school NY hip hop he listened to as a growing up – has captured the streets.
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Gen Z is leading the way in the Great Resignation and young people are re-evaluating how work fits into their lives – and not the other way around. Meta has identified a group of creators following this trend and disrupting the 9-5 – turning what they love into what they do. From fashion forecasters, curators…
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Last month Red Bull hosted their annual #DanceYourStyle competition at The Scoop, London Bridge, where the best street dancers took to the stage to showcase their individual style and flair to unexpected hits spun by the hottest DJs across funk, rap, old-school classics and more.
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Returning to the international stage, Luedji Luna, one of North Eastern Brazil’s most exciting contemporary artists. We sat down with her after her sold out Jazz Café debut to talk motherhood, nature and how Brazilian politics influences her work. Words by: Justine Farrant
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Nadeem Din-Gabisi’s debut album, POOL, accompanies the listeners throughout a journey into the singer’s conscience and memory. Water is the main metaphor used by the artist to dive into reflections about moments of happiness and trauma experienced by many young Black men in London.
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AG Club are wistfully reminiscing over their recent brush with destiny as opening acts for Pusha T on his It’s Almost Dry tour. Jody Fontaine recalls one specific moment when he met Pharrell backstage. A true icon, he reminds us, as he proudly peels back his sleeve to unveil a N.E.R.D brain tattoo (placed amongst…