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Words by: Travis Atria He was born from the nozzle of a spray-paint can. His hip- hop cradle was a homeless shelter. At age thirteen, he ran away from home and lived on streets that could have easily crushed a man twice his age. It was the South Bronx, 1978—the borough crawled with pimps, hustlers,

Calling All Patta Community Creatives! We are currently working on the next issue of the Patta Magazine and we would like to invite you to make your mark on our legacy. Are you an artist, writer, photographer, or just passionate about sharing your Patta experiences? We want to hear from YOU! This is

By Mijke “Margie” Hurkx and Sofia Zemame Berkhout Edson Sabajo and Guillaume “Gee” Schmidt met each other in the ’90s at Fat Beats Amsterdam, where Edson worked many years. They quickly became friends and started working together, while also promoting parties and hosting radio shows. They brought ne

Milan, brace yourself for The Patta January Sale. Join us for a special event where we've set aside Patta staples and exclusives. Team Patta curated a selection of recent releases, old gems, mainline apparel, collaborations, and accessories. Don't miss out on budget-friendly deals. These exclusive d

Stand tall, U.K.! The Patta January Sale is coming to London’s Shoreditch. Join us for a special event where we've set aside Patta staples and exclusives. Team Patta curated a selection of recent releases, old gems, mainline apparel, collaborations, and accessories. Don't miss out on budget-friendly

The Patta January Sale is coming to Amsterdam Southeast “Bims”. Join us for a special event where we've set aside Patta staples and exclusives. Team Patta curated a selection of recent releases, old gems, mainline apparel, collaborations, and accessories. Don't miss out on budget-friendly deals. The

At The Muse, a no-barriers and no-concession night out fueled by a mutual passion for music from our inner circle. At The Muse References a concept by Erik B and Rakim from the late 80s, now returning to Rotterdam for Christmas. After this years successful edition in Oslo, the Rotterdam crew is now

Words By Khari Clarke | Photography by Arman Naji Goya Gumbani needs to exist. The climate of rap as it stands today is an ever-expanding spectrum of artists fueled by “the machine” and DIY artists using their own resources to cultivate and create art. The chasm between mainstream and underground ha

People's Forum, Farida Sedoc's first solo exhibition, explores the conditions for art as livelihood and as a vehicle for change. Sedoc starts from her own vulnerable experience as an artist to address new forms of collectivity. Amplifying past and current voices of diasporic and transnational commun

OSCAM is celebrating its 6th anniversary in style! OSCAM has been the place for contemporary art and culture, showcasing the creativity and diversity of artists from all walks of life. OSCAM stands for inclusivity and the celebration of diverse cultures. We pay tribute to the richness of cultures, a

Maneuvering between many different genres and cultures to bring A substantial serving of music is precisely what Jerrau severs at his DJ sets. He is a Suriname-Dutch DJ known for his sets in Amsterdam nightlife. When Jerrau is behind the deck, his infectious aura takes over the dance floor. It will

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 School, he is driven to create unf

Hailing from Portugal, Glabra has wandered far and wide, lately landing in Amsterdam for a master's program in Design. As a DJ, Glabra's known for dialing up the heat on the dance floor, infusing it with a sultry and playful vibe, causing waves of high energy to ripple through the room whenever Glab

Amsterdam’s Nèna brings feverish heat to the dance floor with sets that balance right in between smooth and energetic. Her open-minded approach to club music results in eclectic selection of dancehall and reggaeton glued into her excellent picks of bass, rolling techno and percussive electronics. Co

Jan Koster is one of the fastest-rising talents within the Amsterdam music landscape. A common fixture at contemporary cultural institutes such as OALLERY and Nachbar, with only an upward trajectory in his path, Jan Koster is a welcome addition to the program for this event. Playing his favorite mus

Ring Ring is the latest single from New Zealand’s JessB . The professional netballer turned rapper linked up with Amsterdam-born and raised artist Zulu Green for a remix. JessB hails from the vibrant city of Auckland, New Zealand. With two EPs to her name, "Bloom" and "New Views," she's made a signi