• Album Review: Skepta – Konnichiwa

    Konnichiwa. It’s finally here. After years of waiting and a previous release date of March 1st 2015, Skepta has delivered a piece which brings the energy of grime while also touching on his personal experiences, ambitions and the grievances of being a prominent figure in the industry. It is the...
  • Album Review: Frisco – System Killer

    I have a confession to make. While I might’ve been screaming BBK since 2008 when the streets were flooded with BBK and Star In The Hood T-shirts, I really haven’t been interested in all of their artists. To be perfectly honest with you I only ever listened to Skepta’s...
  • EP Review: Shakka – Lost Boys

    Shakka is a MOBO award winning R&B/Soul singer born and raised in London with a talent for songwriting in a cinematic way similar to the likes of Frank Ocean. I first heard of Shakka as the feature on Wretch 32’s single ‘Blackout’, on which I found him to be...
  • Festival Review: Bestival

    Festival-goers wave goodbye to a symphonic summer after Bestival 2015. The self-proclaimed Best Festival, situated on the picturesque Isle of Wight, may have just lived up to its name. From farfetched fanfares to wacky weddings, this gathering was so much more than the music. If you have never been,...
  • Album Review: JME – ‘Integrity’

    The cool and collected co-founder of Boy Better Know, JME, has dropped his third studio album, Integrity. The 16-track release is yet another undulation in the already tidal wave that is today’s Grime scene, and it’s heading for shore. In the preceding few months, grime music has surged to...