Knucks’ beloved 2022 album Alpha Place established the North-West London rapper as a talented storyteller who conveyed the sounds and stories of the Kilburn estate he was raised on. Now returning with his follow-up, A Fine African Man focuses on his Nigerian identity and African heritage in both its sonic…
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Wretch 32 – Home? review: belonging, identity and the Black British experience
With a career spanning almost two decades, one of Britain’s most gifted storytellers, Wretch 32, returns with sharper lyricism and emotional depth in his sixth studio album, Home?. With a focus on the British-Caribbean diaspora who settled in estates across London, Wretch offers a rich depiction of his communities. Home?…
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Enjoy the small victories: Sofia Gillani Q&A
“Unafraid, bold and adventurous.” This is how newcomer Sofia Gillani describes her fusion of avant pop and soul songwriting, and her rapidly-growing discography only serves to back up the bold call. The London-based artist has been devoted to her craft since a young age, starting with musical theatre. Her love…
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Krept and Konan – Young Kingz II review: a deftly-delivered sequel, twelve years in the making
From debating the censorship of drill in parliament, to opening a restaurant in Croydon and Krept building his Nala’s Baby empire; Young Kingz II ends a five-year hiatus in which both artists have become a force larger than music Upon its arrival twelve years ago, Young Kingz introduced the London…