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Do You Know (Intelligent Mix) - M-Beat feat. Jamiroquai (1996)
Groovy jungle production from a man who, after helping to popularise the genre, disappeared from the scene, featuring one of the most celebrated British…
On Bullet Boy
In my latest piece for Huck, I reflected on 20 years of Bullet Boy and trends of violence affecting young people in Britain
Roots Manoeuvres
In my debut for The Fence, I wrote about my tumble down the rabbit hole of Heathrow's intergenerational dub reggae dance scene
These Years Are Golden - Kofi Stone (2024)
Live-your-life raps cushioned by sweet vocals from a wise, soulful lyricist who doesn't miss
Safe Episode 2: Justin Finlayson
I recently launched a podcast about preventing violence affecting young people. The second episode, out today, is a deep conversation with the Founder…
Jaan Nachdi - Sevaqk (2022)
Euphoric, slapping Punjabi drum and bass by a producer normally known for UK rap that caught me by complete surprise. Ideal for adding energy to your…
Forgive Me - Lynden David Hall (Artful Dodger Vocal Mix) (2000)
Slick, loved-up UKG from its heyday, which saw one of the genre's most celebrated producers remixing the vocals of a late British neo-soul legend
Safe Episode 1: Professor Carlene Firmin
I've launched a podcast about preventing violence affecting young people. The first episode is a conversation with the founder of contextual…
Cosa Nostra - Youngs Teflon (feat. Blade Brown) (2022)
Mafioso motivation from two of south London road rap's best laid over an epic, cinematic instrumental. Don't get lost in the wave because everybody…
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Koko - Karen Nyame KG feat. Mista Silva (2021)
Joyous Afrobeats to bring on the summer during these grey February days
Love Is the Message - Yussef Dayes (Live at Abbey Road Studios) (2018)
A stunning, emotionally-charged live performance by four instrumentalists creating history together before their stardom — and probably my most watched…
I Hate January - Marnz Malone (2025)
I interviewed one of UK rap's most important new voices, whose heartfelt new single and video aims to raise public awareness about suicides in prison…
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Dear Life - Choong Family (2004)
I recently rediscovered this deep cut of soulful social commentary over melancholic UK hip-hop keys from one of Channel U's legendary crews
Shape of My Heart - Sting (1993)
The meditative riff and folkloric storytelling of this timeless classic became the unexpected soundtrack to my recent weekend getaway to the Peak…
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