'Belly' and Its Enduring Fashion Legacy: How Hip-Hop Cinema Redefined Streetwear
The Culture Crypt examines how the titular 1998 crime thriller revolutionised fashion by fusing streetwear with high-end luxury, setting the stage for today's thread-woven status quo.
Breaking the Silence: Allegations, Accountability and Misogynoir in Black Entertainment
The Black bourgeoisie has a problem…
Paris is Game Not Just For the Summer Olympics But For Basketball Too…
We look back on 2024's summer of sport, exploring how Parisian basketball culture fosters a sense of community, identity, and aspiration for young Black people in Paris.
Hidden Gems: 20 UK Tracks We're Loving Right Now
Here's our UK music round-up, spotlighting hidden gems you might have missed over the past few months.
Let's Talk About Laila!
At just 18, the Brooklyn singer proves her prodigy status with her self-produced debut album that captures the chaos, joy, and heartbreak of adolescence.
Album Review: Leon Thomas' 'Mutt'
Guiding us through a rich auditory landscape, the red-braided renegade explores the complexities of relationships in today's world across 14 meticulously crafted R&B tracks.
When Rappers and Sneakers Collide: A Case Study
All Nas needed was one mic, but if you ask any of these rappers, they might prefer a FootLocker discount…
A Night Spent Under the Stars: Boxpark's Disco and Soul Fest
Dancing beneath a shimmering dome of stars Boxpark Croydon took us on a journey through the age of funk into a world of soulful smooth synths...
From 'Supacell' to 'Spawn', Here's Our Ode to Black Superheroes
We're exploring the legacy of Black superheroes—from mainstream icons to overlooked gems in movies, TV, comics, and beyond—and celebrating the rise of new Black cape wielders reshaping the narrative.
We Experienced a Night of Amapiano with the Piano People Collective, Here's What Went Down
Piano People is bringing the vast Amapiano genre and the broader spectrum of African dance music to London's thriving party scene. The Culture Crypt took a trip to one of their latest events for an inside scoop…
Mixtape Review: Ceebo's 'LAMBETHNOTLA'
Unfiltered and untamed: South West London rapper Ceebo's new mixtape is an ode to his bustling childhood stomping ground…
Keep it Playa: Immortalising the Legacy of Static Major
Remembering the Louisville Legend.
The Most Influential Songwriter You've (Probably) Never Heard Of
Meet Rod Temperton: the mastermind behind numerous iconic hits of the disco era, yet a name remains largely unknown to the general public…
Unpacking the Artistic Evolution of Victoria Monét: From Unsung Talent to Grammy Glory
After a watershed performance at the 2024 BET Awards, the singer-songwriter extraordinaire unofficially caps off her 'Jaguar II' era in a fiery blaze. Let's take a look back and explore how we got here…
The Fading Underground: The Decline of Subculture in the 21st Century
Cultural expression is transforming as once-vibrant subcultures are fading due to digital connectivity…
Resilience, Rhymes, and Retribution: Life Lessons From 50 Cent's 'Power of the Dollar'
Before he got rich, it all started with a dollar and a dream…
Kendrick's Pop Out: Reflections on the Monumental Rap Beef That Made History
Sometimes, you gotta pop out and…
Exploring the Music of 'Queen & Slim'
As the iconic romance drama reaches its fifth birthday, we're looking back at its soundtrack and everything that makes it great.
Beyond Virality: TikTok's Impact on Sampling and Remix Culture
Join us as we delve into the nuanced world of remixes, experimentation, and musical mash-ups.