Reviews
REVIEW | BADSHAH MAKES HISTORY AT THE LO...
By Nadiya Shay • On

Even when the noise off­stage gets louder, Bad­shah is prov­ing that his real arena is still the stage, and few in desi hip-hop are oper­at­ing… Read more

Interviews
INTERVIEW | ILL-ABILITIES RETURN TO BREA...
By Rishma • On

As Breakin’ Con­ven­tion returns with its 2026 pro­gramme and UK tour, few crews embody its glob­al, bound­ary-push­ing spir­it quite like ILL-Abil­it­ies. Known for rede­fin­ing what… Read more

Interviews
INTERVIEW | EPHRAT ASHERIE ON THE CENTER...
By Rishma • On

As Hip Hop approaches its sixth dec­ade as a glob­al cul­ture, the theatre stage is increas­ingly becom­ing a space where its his­tor­ies, lin­eages and com­munit­ies… Read more

What is New
INTERVIEW | BRISTOL DUO CODE RED DISCUSS...
By Rishma • On

We sit down with Bris­tol duo Code Red, pro­du­cer and MC Kil­aze along­side vet­er­an DJ Style. Deeply rooted in the found­a­tions of the cul­ture, their… Read more

What is New
#MERKY BOOKS AWARDS 2026 NEW WRITERS’ ...
By Mark Mukasa • On

Stormzy and Sandy Rompotiy­oke, cred­it Will Fahy #Merky Books has revealed Sandy Rompotiy­oke as the win­ner of the #Merky Books New Writers’ Prize 2026.Stormzy announced Rompotiy­oke… Read more

Events
BREAKIN’ CONVENTION FESTIVAL 2026 — ...
By Rishma • On

Fri­day 1, Sat­urday 2 & Sunday 3 May 2026    Tick­ets from £15    Tick­ets: 020 7863 8000 or www.sadlerswells.com Breakin’ Con­ven­tion kicks off this… Read more

Interviews
INTERVIEW | BADSHAH: THE NIGHT INDIAN HI...
By DJ Doni Brasco • On

Indi­an hip hop has long exis­ted in a state of defi­ance, build­ing cul­ture in the mar­gins while fight­ing for legit­im­acy at home and recog­ni­tion abroad.… Read more

Interviews
INTERVIEW | KING SHAMPZ DISCUSSES HIS NE...
By SKANDOUZ . • On

The title Hustler’s Renais­sance is power­ful. What does that phrase mean to you per­son­ally, and how does it reflect where you are in your life… Read more

Events
CROSS THE TRACKS ANNOUNCES THEIR THIRD W...
By Rishma • On

Fabio & Grooverider and The Out­look Orches­tra, Knucks, Mereba, corto.alto and more to join Cross The Tracks 2026 lineup  Sunday, May 24th 2026 Tick­ets — here www.xthetracks.com… Read more

Events
YOU ME & COMEDY – WITH COMEDY LEGE...
By Rishma • On

  TICK­ETS Gee­star Empire is proud to announce an unmiss­able night of stand-up com­edy as three of the most influ­en­tial and cel­eb­rated comedi­ans and Hol­ly­wood… Read more

Events
ON STAGE | WHAT’S ON AT BRIXTON HOUSE…
By Rishma • On

Brix­ton House, fresh from its win at the Stage Awards 2026 for ‘Cam­paign of the Year’ in recog­ni­tion for pla­cing people and cul­tur­al value at the heart of its audi­ences… Read more

Events
SARKODIE & FRIENDS RAPPERHOLIC SHOW ...
By Rishma • On

One of Ghana’s most sought after and legendary rap artists Sarkod­ie has announced an intim­ate, one night only show that will be one for the… Read more