Author: JY

‘Skool Assembly’ – The meaning behind this was inspired by Blackmale Beats’s primary and secondary school assembly experiences. School assembly’s were always intense and added a vibrant start to the day. At most every assembly had a local relevant message and involved music or singing. We have taken that concept and brought it back to life in a Blackmale Beats form. ~ Blackmale Beats.

Covering topics such as, British Hip-Hop (past/present/future), Marginalisation, community, culture, creativity, south London plus more. Breaking through with a soulful British twist accompanied with sound bites from programs such as The Real McCoy, Grange Hill, Only Fools And Horses, and Ali G

Jack White played a very special live session on BBC Radio 1 on 2nd July. Listen to what Zane Lowe could only describe as one of the most “awe-inspiring” sessions played at the Maida Vale Studios available on catch up HERE.

“The Lovebox Festival has announced their full lineup for their famed festival, taking place in Victoria Park in Hackney, London. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Illmatic, Nas will take the stage to perform the album in it’s entirety. The show will be Nas’ only UK Illmatic performance. Other performers scheduled to perform include MIA, The Horrors, A$AP Rocky, Katy B, Hercules & Love Affair, and more. Nas released Illmatic XX as a special 20th Anniversary Edition. Tickets for the event are available here.