The duality of man, the complexity of Slowthai’s “TYRON” Xia Jimenez February 21, 2021 Album Review, Columns and Opinions, Reviews “Rise and Shine, let’s get it.” These are the words that Tyron Framton, more commonly known as Slowthai, shouts on the opening track of his sophomore album, TYRON (2021). After his last public appearance ...
Vince Staples spouts off on conscious rap rave album Big Fish Theory Veronica Irwin June 27, 2017 Album Review, Reviews Whether speaking up about #blacklivesmatter, all-caps yelling about “UGLY” Schoolboy Q praising his album, or retweeting fans’ posts about their own dead fish and dedicating his album to them, Vince Stapl...
Ski masks and religion: Stormzy’s transparent debut George Green March 10, 2017 News, Reviews Gang Signs and Prayers (2017) comes at a time when Grime is at it’s strongest. The aggressive, fast paced rap genre has seen exponential success over the past year or so after several Grime acts broke into th...
The MOBO Awards and the continued strength of grime George Green November 14, 2016 News For those of you who are not British, the MOBOs may be alien to you. Originating in 1996, the Music of Black Origin Awards celebrates the diverse artistry of the black community in the UK. From Jamaican...
Field Notes: Electric adventures in London’s new undisputed reign Conner Smith June 17, 2015 Columns and Opinions 1 Comment London. Some call it the most expensive city in the world; others call it the land of deflated dreams and broken spirits. Some call it the hub of everything and anything exciting; a melting pot; a chaotic m...
