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The Big Interview

Who's Got a Problem with GENA?: Liv.e and Karriem Riggins for The Culture Crypt Issue V

GENA is what happens when raw talent, authenticity and Black music flow seamlessly as one. As a duo, Karriem Riggins and Liv.e have just delivered their debut LP—a 16-track masterpiece forged from the shards of both artists' inner worlds. Let's catch up with them.

THE Inside Scoop

Venna on Music, Life and 'MALIK'

We catch up with Grammy-winning South London saxophonist Venna ahead of the Keep Walking Live: Manchester event to talk about the success of his debut album, creative evolution and life on the road.

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The Talk of the Town

Rochelle Jordan on Growth, UK Garage and Her New Album 'Through the Wall'

Rochelle Jordan's journey is a masterclass in reinvention. From underground R&B to genre-blending electronica, her latest album is a triumphant return to the spotlight.

FILM

BAFTA Business with Akinola Davies Jr.

BAFTA-winning director Akinola Davies Jr. reflects on My Father's Shadow, navigating family turbulence, homecoming and political inheritance in this deeply personal story shaped by Nigeria's past and present.

FASHION

Everyone's Tuned into Peak Television: East London's Pioneering Streetwear Imprint

Writer Ezra Olaoya examines how the elusive East London streetwear brand channels the spirit of the times.