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For the OSCAM x Patta exhibition that opened last Thursday, we've interviewed the collective of artists partaking in the event. Serana Angelista is a graphic, visual and strategic designer based in Rotterdam, challenging the social injustices focusing on the art industry and contemporary society. Se

For the OSCAM x Patta exhibition, we've interviewed the artists partaking in the event. First in line is Stacii Samidin, a Surinamese photographer from Rotterdam who entered the scene with his continuous photo series Societies - capturing subcultures and minorities and street life in all over the wo

For his latest album "Among My Souvenirs", we've interviewed producer, musician and sound composer, Joris Titawano. Touching on Joris' most recent projects, interests and personal life. Don't miss out on his latest tracks, listen below. Hi Joris, how did your relationship with music begin? Growing u

Drummer, composer, producer and electronic musician Moses Boyd -one of the shining stars of the current London jazz scene- only graduated Trinity Laban Conservatoire in 2016 and has already worked and collaborated with the likes of Lonnie Liston Smith, Ed Motta, Little Simz, Four Tet, Floating Point

Ahead of his Amsterdam performance, Patta got to ask Obongjayar a few questions. Read on, get to know the Nigeria-born and raised artist who's now based in London. What should the world know about Obongjayar? In and of the world How has growing up in Nigeria and moving to the UK as a teenager impact

Most known for his, ‘Poor Man’s Suit’ -unisex two-piece suits, crafted as a response to the conventional standards in the fashion industry. Bonne Suits’ founder Bonne Reijn is a designer first and stylist second. In addition, Reijn is the owner of Gallery de Schans where he organizes events and cura

Gia-Tinh, introduce us to UNCO UNCO is a headwear label I founded out of love and the need for functional independence. I noticed that these items could be so much more than just an accessory because they are so unique and self-enhancing. It kind of has lost its power throughout the years. The goal

As the Patta with Lasha collection is dropping this week, now is a perfect time to introduce this friend of the brand to the world. Read on to Get Familiar with Lasha and find out how this collaboration came to be. Lasha, can you tell us about where you’re from and what you do? Nigerian and Zambian,

Part of Patta's extended family, the SMIB squad, responsible for putting the Amsterdam's South East area on the map for the new generation, celebrates its 5 year anniversary this Friday, January 24th, with SMIB Day Paradiso Amsterdam. Expect an all-star line-up including Yung Nnelg, Ray Fuego, Ploeg

Hi Boris, introduce us to the world of DELTA. How did your relationship with art begin? Long story. Started as a 14-year-old kid with marker and spray paint. Endlessly repetitive drawing my name somehow led to where I am now. It was never meant to be art, it was just sports/play. Nowadays I can't sa

How would you describe your musical style? I try to create from a pure place in myself. By being open to various inspirations in life this resonates into the music I make. Wether it is Ghanian Hiplife, Atlanta trap or 90’s R&B you can hear all these inspirations back in my music. You’ve done some ty

Music journalist and Dancehall Curator Reshma B is the producer of STUDIO 17: THE LOST REGGAE TAPES, the story of the birth of reggae music in Kingston Jamaica, and of one man’s quest to rescue a treasure trove of tapes that were abandoned in 1977. The tapes - unearthed after surviving decades of ne

Earlier this year Dutch filmmaker Carine Bijlsma released her first feature-length documentary, Devil's Pie. The film follows equally enigmatic and charismatic musical genius D'Angelo throughout his Black Messiah Tour. Blijsma combines never seen before archival footage and interviews with musicians

Ahead of his performance at Vic Crezée's Rataplan at SkateCafe in Amsterdam, we had the chance to ask a very candid Lamusa II a few questions. Read on, get familiar. Lamusa II, seeing that your father is a painter, we assume you come from a creative background. Can you tell us a little something abo

As an independent, black-owned company with a strong emphasis on ( biologic as well as chosen) family, representation truly matters at Patta. We pride ourselves on telling stories that are missing from culture in large. So when we come across entrepreneurs in any capacity that have that same mission

We are honoured to present the Memphis legend Tommy Wright III on the Patta Soundsystem stage during Appelsap 2019. We asked him some questions about shows in Europe, the skate community and his parents' influence, he answered them in his own incomparable way. With the emergence of the internet, you