Catch a Vibe – Your guide to black culture and going out in London

Ty on Special Kind of Fool: ‘Everything on this album starts with me’

Hip hop artist Ty has been an integral part of the UK musical scene for more than a decade. His achievements over that time include three critically acclaimed albums, a Mercury nomination, and a diverse name-check of musical collaborations that range from indie front man Damon Albarn to De La Soul [...]

Music Monthly Review: Gil Scott-Heron | Ty

Gil Scott-Heron
I’m New Here (xl recordings)
Out now
Gil Scott-Heron stands as an eternal reminder of the glorious past of soul music. A living link to the era of The Last Poets, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield and Stevie Wonder – the vanguard of socially conscious music perfectly reflecting the turbulent 1960s and 1970s. Each captured the era’s [...]

Film review: Shank

Set five years in the future within a London estate, Shank explores human nature in a world where crime and population levels are at a shocking high and food supplies are on the decline. Gangs have taken over making the unaffiliated easy targets for violent attacks. Aligning yourself with a crew is your only means [...]

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