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INTERVIEW BY ZOE BAB, PHOTO BY SHEILA PINAS & THIRZA KING With New Style Band members: Lead singer: Denishio Cooman aka Boto, keyboardist: Booy Kwadjanie , Vocalist: Jonothan Grootfaam and New Style Manager: Elven Kensenhuis. Patta marks its 20-year milestone with a celebration, paying homage to its

Words: Nelson Charity John | Photos: Bishop Duke As homegrown artists like Burna Boy and Wizkid transmit the sound of Nigeria across the globe, a new and rebellious EDM scene is beginning to emerge in the warehouses and clubs back home. One that defies the country's anti-LGBTQ+ laws and strict presi

Words by Grace Wang | Photos by Ana Peralta Chong | Design & Illustrartions by Kiyomi Morrison & Jaclyn Arellano In less than a year, Isimeme Naomi Udu has gone from studying for a Masters of Medical Informatics to creating sui generis pop music as hemlocke springs . She has racked up millions of pl

Words: Thomas Hobbs Having cemented himself as one of underground rap’s most eccentric and original stars, Pink Siifu is now contemplating his next creative moves. Thomas Hobbs caught up with the rising artist, getting his thoughts on racist cops, AI, the afterlife, and music that breathes. “The art

Interview by Passion Dzenga | Photography by Violette Esmeralda Salomon Faye is a talented Senegalese American hip-hop recording artist and songwriter hailing from the diverse cultural hub of Harlem, New York. With a unique sound that blends elements of spoken word, soul, and jazz, Salomon has garne

Words: Aziz Changoer | Photography: Adesuwa , Victor Eddeh We dived headfirst into Afro-beats with two talents straight from the Motherland of Nigeria. Meet BOJ and Ajebutter22 , the heroes of the streets who've been making waves in the Afro-music scene. These 2 Afro talents share the same heritage

Words: Charlie Dark As a DJ, poet, yoga teacher, and community leader, Charlie Dark MBE is a modern-day renaissance man. If the first half of his career was defined by music, as an international touring DJ, co-founder of Attica Blues, and A&R at Mo’ Wax records, the second half has seen Charlie trea

He calls his music dark and dancey, with a low and calm vocals. Of course, you can already guess who we're talking about: West London rapper and singer, Jelani Blackman. The genius vocalist was born in Brixton and raised in Ladbroke Grove recently sat down with us to discuss his journey so far. Jela

Known for her dynamic exploration of genres, Keyrah is a versatile curator who effortlessly navigates through a myriad of musical styles. Her ability to seamlessly blend diverse sounds makes her a sought-after presence in both club settings and radio shows worldwide. Keyrah's approach goes beyond th

In anticipation of the brand new Patta x New Balance 991v2 collaboration, we have a conversation with the protagonist for the campaign fresh out of the UK's illustrious music scene, none other than Sainté. Born and bred in the heart of Leicester, this rapper has seamlessly transitioned from the bask

In a conversation powered by Lynk&Co and Patta, Samuel King and Lola Edobor take the time to tell us their story so far. Both of them are co-founders of Pamela; a queer bar based in Amsterdam. They are already a staple hangout in the city centre as they have provided a breath of fresh air amongst th

Interviewed by Passion Dzenga GYATSO is a young creative based in Amsterdam and is best known for his photography, his role as a DJ, and for curating club nights at Amsterdam's Kanaal40, Radio Radio, as well as Rotterdam's Mono. Following his debut at Lente Kabinet and a recent appearance at De Scho

Interview by Aziz Changoer | Photography Fidelio Faustino, Esmeralda Engels, Kiara Timgrad, Olivia Lambert and Brandon Granville Tida Kamara is one of the rising stars in Amsterdam's nightlife. She was born and raised in Ede, Gelderland but has roots in Sierra Leone. Tida has been a DJ for two years

Interview by Passion Dzenga | Photography by Beavis , Frank Rodriguez , Vicky Grout & Fred CC At this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event, Patta will be joining forces with Keep Hush to bring you an event at the brand new Amsterdam club, Nachbar on Thursday, October 19th, from 22:00 until 5:00. In their Du

Interview by Aziz Changoer The pop-up event came together with the guides of us. The Kicks & Fits event might not sound familiar now, but it will be soon. In this event, we will Co-host the Kicks & Fits event with the owner of Demeanor and 7 other start-up companies. Giano, the owner of Demeanor, ha

Interview by Passion Dzenga | Photography by Lowie van der Grinten For this edition, we took a moment to sit down and get familiar with the man who has listened to nature's Symphony. We are talking about Kwamz , a proud Ghanaian artist. He was born in Accra into a Ghanaian family, but his story trul