Remembering Rod Temperton: The British Genius Behind Michael Jackson's Greatest Work
Meet Rod Temperton: the mastermind behind numerous iconic hits of the disco era, yet a name remains largely unknown to the general public…
"Superhero, Supermodel, Super Freak": Exploring SALIMATA's 'The Happening'
Brooklynite SALIMATA's breakout 2025 album is a fearless celebration of Black femininity in rap form. Let's dive in.
When Passion Wins: How 'Sinners' Broke the Rules of Movie Marketing
We explore three of the most popular film campaigns of 2025, and why Sinners came out on top.
Inside 'Made in the Manor': A Track-By-Track Look at Kano's 2016 Masterpiece
A thorough exploration of Kano's fifth album—a powerful return shaped by the intensity of the 2010s grime revival—ten years later.
'Dubplate Drama' at 20: Revisiting the Cult Series That Captured Grime's First Wave
Forget doomscrolling, this grime melodrama had viewers texting plot beats to progress the story.
How Do We Navigate the Complicated Legacy of Tupac's 'All Eyez On Me' Album?
Three decades on, Tupac's fourth album remains a bona fide double-disc classic. Its influence on hip-hop is undeniable, but so are the arguments about the album's misogynistic content and the industry politics behind it all…
David Jonsson Boldly Pushes 'Wasteman' Into Must-See Territory
We examine filmmaker Cal McMau's most recent jail-set feature, unpacking his actual work in prison reform and connecting the film's visual inspiration to the gritty British dramas of the 1970s.
To Catch a Culture Vulture: Why Does Hip-Hop Refuse to Learn Its Lesson from White Rappers?
Hip-hop falls down when it allows white voices to drown out its Black roots. The viral frenzy surrounding rapper Sunshine Benzi is just another example of White-washed Minaj-esque hip-hop mimicry—but she's just one of many.
Revisiting Tricky's 'Maxinquaye': The Sound of Resistance
Emerging from Bristol's fractured soundsystem scene, Tricky defiantly reshaped British electronic music. Let's revisit his debut album that brought downtempo experimentation into the mainstream.
The UK Rap Scene Needs Sustainable Support Systems: Here's What We Can Do
With the noise around the UK underground scene and artists like EsDeeKid, Jim Legxacy and Proph, now's the time to ensure UK rap gets the structured support it needs to sustain.
Exploring Mobb Deep's 'Infinite' and the Ethics of Unconsented Art
Investigating how AI and unconsenting scraps of material are reshaping the afterlife of creative endeavours.
Jim Legxacy's 'Black British Music' Is Album of the Year: Let's Talk About It
How our generation's production wiz blends brainrot, Blackness and Britishness to create a landmark sound.
BFI London Film Festival Standout 'Ackee and Saltfish' is a Must-Watch
In just 15 minutes, newly anointed writer-director Jasmin Nunes unravels a familial tale rooted in motherly perseverance, inner-city integration and cultural erosion.
Quantum Psalms: Mapping Out London's Faith Rap Movement
Through Obi Psalms' latest EP, we explore London's faith rap network—a tight-knit corner of the underground reshaping youth culture with optimism and purpose.
'Samurai Champloo': When Hip-Hop Meets Samurai
We delve into the collision of hip-hop and samurai culture, sharpening our focus on the legacy of Shinichirō Watanabe's 2004 anime series, Samurai Champloo.
Our Life, Our Music: Celebrating Little Brother's 'The Minstrel Show' At 20
20 years after its airing, we tune into Little Brother's iconic second album—worth every re-run.
'Love & Basketball': One Quarter Later
25 years since its creation, Gina Prince-Bythewood's cult classic continues to live on…