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The exhibition BECOMING AND BELONGING marks twenty years of friendship and community, synthesized in the brand Patta. The label's founders Guillaume - Gee - Schmidt and Edson Sabajo met in the '90s in inner-city Amsterdam, against a backdrop of subcultures that would shape their identities and lives

This bi-lingual song written in both English and Italian, captures the poignant journey of relationships that inevitably come to an end. It speaks to those moments when unspoken words linger in our hearts, yet pride and fear hold us back from expressing our true feelings. The song reflects on how we

London-based producer Steven Julien is dropping a fresh EP, 'Wraap't', on September 13th via Apron Records. Today, Julien drops the retro-flavored title track featuring Swedish singer Fatima. This EP follows last year's 'Crown' and brings back the vibes of Teddy Riley and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. 'W

The campaign video for Patta AW24 features key pieces from the collection set to 8SZN's track "Heata," filmed against a raw outdoor backdrop, emphasizing our connection to both urban vitality and natural serenity. On Friday, July 26th at 13:00 CEST the first drop of the Patta AW24 collection will be

Interview by Passion Dzenga | Photography by Maurice van der Meijs Hailing from Brooklyn, SALIMATA has recently been making noise in the New York Hip-Hop scene and abroad. Her colorful world, confident personality and poetry infused raps catch the attention of anyone present in the room. After her d

Honey, wake up! Passion DEEZ and Friends are back! Presale now open - link in my bio - as always, there is no guestlist, so get your tickets before they’re gone. We’re coming correct with the b2b2b2b2b crew on this edition and we’re pulling up with some all-stars. Retromigration is back in the build

Amsterdam-based Gqom visionary State OFFF announces the release of his groundbreaking EP, "Simulacra," through Cakeshop Seoul's esteemed record label, "Carousel Seoul." Inspired by Jean Baudrillard's philosophical explorations, this six-track masterpiece is poised to redefine the boundaries of Gqom

In today's society and with a somewhat familiar yet sinister outlook on what's to come, countercultures bring light into the darkness; with liberated ideas, styles, and opinions—freed from gender binaries and conservative norms of societal constructs. Fluid, so that identities are an ever-changing e

Director: Jean-Michel Mabruki Mussa Production company: Artillerie Executive producer: Philippe Avendaño Vera Pre-production: Nargess Shaker DOP: Steijn Leijzer Edit: Jesper Vervoort Grading: Jacob Creach Styling: Tirino Yspol Casting: Aryan Hamyani Title Design: Akaar Special thanks to Indebt Studi

Amsterdam’s Echobox Radio will celebrate 3 years of broadcasting on 20th July with a day-into-night showcase at Benelux Bar. Kicking things off with an on-location live broadcast during the day, followed by a two-room event showcasing a slice of the station’s eclectic roster of regular Amsterdam sta

The biggest annual party of Garage Noord is happening this weekend. This time in collaboration with Nyege Nyege, Oroko Radio and Never Normal Records. Garage Noord will host over 40 international and local artist, spread over three stages (both inside and outside) on Saturday July 20 and Sunday July

Hailing from Brooklyn, SALIMATA has recently been making noise in the New York Hip-Hop scene and abroad. Her colorful world, confident personality and poetry infused raps catch the attention of anyone present in the room. After her debut album “OUCH” on the 10k label in late 2022, Brooklyn native SA

Hailing from Brooklyn, SALIMATA has recently been making noise in the New York Hip-Hop scene and abroad. Her colorful world, confident personality and poetry infused raps catch the attention of anyone present in the room. After her debut album “OUCH” on the 10k label in late 2022, Brooklyn native SA

Sam Akpro returns with his new single "Chicago Town," unveiling yet another facet of his ever-expanding musical talent. Released on ANTI-, the track offers a dream-like journey through the mind's darker recesses, juxtaposed with a heavy psychedelic descent—a blend that has positioned the Peckham-bor

Cultural workers are being urged to create cultural infrastructures that prioritize equity and justice. But what are the ethics, practices, and logics we must adopt to develop outcomes for collective empowerment? In this conversation about building creative platforms that can change the way we live,

On Friday 19 July 2024, you are again invited to join in on creating a safe space where we will provide a Q&A about collective liberation and the layers of healing that are part of this followed by a concert in which artists that prioritize healing, empowerment and love in their music will provide a