Are you sitting comfortably?
How many of us can truly say that we’re comfortable with our lives? And if we’re not, does this mean that we’re in a state of discomfort? Comfort and discomfort are…
Is Stormzy’s mental health a trend?
Is Stormzy’s mental health a trend? Local Bristol musicians, David and Eric Aidoo question whether the growing popularity of the discourse around mental health is neglecting the victims of clinical depression.…
Should we teach Arabic to British schoolchildren?
Education is the creator of worlds. It seeks to shape and influence the minds of the next generation. Piano teachers often complain about teaching adults who have, prior to seeking…
Dear Mansa Musa
Ruling the Mali Empire in the fourteenth century, Mansa Musa or ‘The King of Kings’ amassed a fortune that made him one of the wealthiest people whoever lived. When Mansa Musa came to power…
Deep Chats with Kojey Radical
At his recent NTS show at the Crofters Rights in Bristol, we caught up with talented up and coming emcee, Kojey Radical, to explore the inspirations behind his amazing work.…
Review: J Hus
Wednesday 10th May saw rising star J Hus come to Bristol to perform at the prestigious Motion. It’s safe to say that he had the crowd leaning & bopping. Currently…
Do black lives matter in Brazil?
Femi Nylander discusses the disconnect between anti-racist movements across the globe. Police brutality affects black males in the favelas far more than it does in the United States of America.…
Visit Your Motherland
Last year I went back to Nigeria for the first time in over a decade and it blew my mind. The reason it had taken me so long to return…
Who is Kojey Radical?
Kojey Radical is one of the first ever British emcees to shout out Mansa Musa or Kwame Nkrumah on a track. Both names are of crucial importance to people of African…
Cosmo Pyke Interview
Cosmo Pyke discusses the meanings behind his Chronic Sunshine video and talks about his relationship with Grime and the genres that define his music. Watch the first part of our interview below.…