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London-based record label Black Butter Records have linked up with Billionaire Boys Club EU to create a varsity jacket celebrating the imprint’s tenth anniversary. The BBC EU team offer up a clean jacket complete with co-branding and fitting collegiate-styled detailing to toast to Black Butter’s ten year stint as a label championing both British and US […]
Emergency services were called to a 19-storey tower-block over the weekend when a fire broke out at New Providence Wharf development, near Canary Wharf, which reportedly had cladding similar to that found on Grenfell Tower. So far, it appears no lives were lost, but according to the London Fire Brigade (LFB), two adults were taken to hospital to be treated for the […]
COMPLEX: How did this partnership with PUMA come about, and how much influence did you have on making it come to life? Mae Muller: I’ve always liked PUMA. I used to wear all the time when I was younger, so there was always that connection there. They actually reached out to me first, and they basically […]
Rising from the ashes of Bloodline (the successor to Meridian Crew), Milli Major, Bossman Birdie and Paper Pabs have joined forces as 3Smoke and they’ve just dropped their first single together, “Side Of The Step”. The new drop follows quickly on from Milli Major and Bossman’s “My Way”, which came with a nostalgic video that looked […]
If you got your raving education via UK funky and pirate radio, chances are you’re a lifelong fan of Hackney’s DJ Pioneer. Raised on soundsystem culture from day dot, the East London selector has been a mainstay on our airwaves for well over a decade. Back in the days of pirate radio, you could hear […]
The intersections between dancehall, R&B and Afrobeats have proven to be a practically never-ending source of inspiration for artists in recent years. Between all the swinging rhythms, sun-scorched melodies and deep grooves, there’s plenty for musicians to get creative with—which is where Hackney-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Lavaud (pronounced “La-Vo”) comes in. Today, the British-Mauritian artist is dropping her […]
CASETiFY has just unveiled its latest collaboration with Champion Athleticwear, with the limited-edition collection drawing inspiration from Champion’s collegiate legacy. Giving the global lifestyle imprint’s signature phone accessories a fresh, sporty look, the lineup of custom products pays tribute to Champion’s long-running reputation as a leader in making authentic athletic apparel. The collection introduces limited-edition […]
“Bro, we out here,” said a visibly humbled Daniel Kaluuya upon accepting his 2021 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Black Panther chairman Fred Hampton in Judas and the Black Messiah. Becoming the first Black British actor in history to receive such an honour, the 32-year-old Londoner exuded excellence, veering between hood colloquialisms […]
Can you describe your style as an illustrator/director, and talk a little bit about what – or who – inspires you? My style is not to be taken too seriously, but hopefully enjoyed. It’s just me having fun and exploring the mystical elements of nature and violence within us all. People like William Blake, Alejandro Jodorowsky, […]
Last week, news emerged of the tragic passing of Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, a 20-year-old student otherwise known as Jimi, who lost his life after jumping into the River Thames in an effort to save a woman who’d fallen from London Bridge. Jimi had been on his way home from work late on Saturday night when he and another man jumped […]
