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Veteran grime MC Manga Saint Hilare has released the visuals for “NRG”—a standout track from his latest project, Glow In The Dark, featuring Ikhana. Released in collaboration with producer Lewi B, the 12-track project features lyrical street sonnets placed over ear-popping grime beats, drill-inspired thumps and, of course, party-ready numbers like “NRG”—which is home to a 2-step […]

Fresh from dropping an exclusive Ivy League-inspired ‘College Pack’ together, size? are reuniting with New Balance to give their iconic 237 silhouette a fresh revamp for Summer ’21.  One of New Balance’s cleanest models on the market, the 237 follows on from the 327’s instant success on the streets in recent years, with the model taking design […]

Following a couple of perfectly-aimed singles and a flawless Billionaire Boys Club x PLACES + FACES collaboration, Unknown T is back with the jewel in this year’s crown: his brand new mixtape, Adolescence. The rapper first announced the tape back in June with a COLORS performane of “Goodums” and then quickly followed it up with “Driller Sh!t” earlier […]

Last week, Skepta announced the release of a new project, All In, promising a couple of big-name collaborations. Lead single “Nirvana”, featuring J Balvin, dropped last night (along with some very high-end visuals) and the EP followed shortly after. In addition to the J Balvin team-up, the Tottenham titan also called on Teezee and Kid Cudi for “Peace […]

The last few years have been transformative for Lewisham-born rapper Vic Santoro. After an 11-year stint in prison, he emerged from the experience with an impressive lack of bitterness. Instead, he set his sights on making positive changes in both his own life and his community. Music soon followed and, after warming up with some freestyles […]

Everything in Daniel Taylor’s life has always been a natural progression, from studying industrial design—when he cited fashion and its respective subcultures as a key inspiration—to developing the design language of PUMA today. A decade on from college, after working first at PUMA HQ in Germany, and now as Global design lead for Sportstyle footwear, […]

Dr. Martens has teamed up with JJJJound to re-engineer their iconic Archie shoe. Arriving in two colourways — “Dark Brown Crazy Horse” and “Black Wyoming” —  the duo’s debut offering pays homage to JJJJound’s founder, Justin Saunders, with clashing aesthetics said to represent the contemporary creative, and the latter the traditional footwear staple. Hand-crafted in […]

Satta has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2022 collection and debut womenswear line.  Founded by Joe Lauder—a previous garden designer and woodworker—Satta tells a story of livity, a word rooted in Rastafarian culture, meaning a lifestyle which embodies a connectedness, balance, and harmony with nature and all of creation. Pulling from the rawness and simplicity of the ‘60s […]

Following an extensive catalogue of collaborative releases, Amsterdam-based label Patta has unveiled a first look at its Fall/Winter 2021 lookbook inspired by the Dutch ‘90s hip-hop scene.  “As we step forward, we want to move in solidarity with you,” the brand said in a statement. “When you got love for all, you don’t make enemies. You grow […]

Last year, synth pop experimentalist Weirdo returned to releasing his own music after a brief hiatus to focus on what he called “the normal life and paying too many bills including ‘broken mind and heart tax’”, with stylish (and just a little moody) club number “Eurotrash”. Now firmly back in the swing of things after a string […]