Director: Amir “Questlove” Thompson After 50 years hidden away, the historic performances of the Harlem Cultural Festival are unearthed from the vault. Questlove’s directorial debut explores the impact of the six-week event on culture, through […]
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Routine Check Documentary – ILL BLU & The Mitchell Brothers (Review)
Directors: Darius Ellington-Forde and Gary Graham Cast: ILL BLU, The Mitchell Brothers, Sneakbo, Margs, Joey Clipstar, Denzel Bentley Sayce Holmes, Dr.Mohamed Yashi and others. “Not another routine check, we didn’t take this route to be […]
Ayanna Witter-Johnson – Rise Up EP (Album Review)
In the midst of a global health pandemic which has highlighted the extent of racial inequality and economic disparity in our society, the much anticipated return of Ayanna Witter-Johnson could not have been more welcomed […]
Jorja Smith – Lost & Found (Album Review)
Jorja Smith’s debut outting is a pain-filled masterpiece coloured by the experience of a soul beyond its years. The most naked expression of ones soul is an occurrence that happens in flashes and spells, just […]
Nicktoon’s Forgotten Masterpiece: As Told By Ginger (2000)
“Someone once told me the grass was much greener, on the other side/ well I paid a visit and it’s possible I missed it” The release of ‘As Told By Ginger’ in 2000 coincided with […]
Critiquing The Critics: Pitchfork’s ‘Detroit 2’ Album Review Is Everything Wrong With Album Reviews
Critique: A verb meaning to express your opinion about something after examining and judging it carefully and in detail. There’s a reason I began this post with the definition of the word “critique” and it […]
Good Girls: Season 3 (Review)
This review is spoiler-free, but does touch on some key narratives and plot points Good Girls fumbles the bag in it’s third season, but still manages to pull off the greatest heist of them […]
Ye – Album Review
On the aptly named “Ye” we are given an abbreviated version of the polarising and ever-ambiguous figure that is, Kanye West. The greatest art is birthed in the depths of the greatest adversity and […]
On My Block: Season 2 Review
This review is spoiler-free, but does touch on some key narratives and plot points Netflix’s marquee coming-of-age series remains an accurate, albeit largely entertaining, depiction of the harsh realities of inner-city adolescence. All whilst […]
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