Robert Kazandjian
Bashy: “My dad kept me alive”
In our latest Daddy Issues column, award winning actor and MC Ashley “Bashy” Thomas talks traditional masculinity, learning survival skills from his Dad and ‘making it’.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Jack Rooke and Jon Pointing on Big Boys, masculinity and friendship
In the latest edition of our Daddy Issues column, the stars of Channel 4’s Big Boys discuss not judging books by their covers, powerful working class women and the dangers of Piña Coladas.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Daddy Issues: Larry June
The San Franscican rapper talks homelessness, hustling and healing in the latest edition of our column on fatherhood and masculinity.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Notting Hill Carnival 2023: an oral history of all-female sound systems
As the event marks its 50th anniversary, we speak to some of the pioneering DJs still working to make carnival an empowering and inclusive space.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Daddy Issues: Gabriel Krauze
In a new column about fatherhood and masculinity, we speak to the author about emotional availability, the immigrant experience and more.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
'My responsibility is to bring hope through my music'
Rising Brixton rapper Rippa talks to his mentor Ciaran Thapar and producer Toddla T about the value of youth work, reclaiming London, and presenting a positive message on his new EP 'Night Time Walk'.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
‘If grime is dead, I’m not a casualty:’ Novelist in conversation
The 25-year-old MC has built a career defined by artistic integrity. He talks to writer Robert Kazandjian about how he got to where he is and giving back to the South East London borough he calls home.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Jeshi is making music for generation austerity
Following the release of his latest album 'Universal Credit,' the rapper talks about finding a new approach to songwriting, attitudes to poverty and why his music is more than a political statement.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Tice Cin is writing the London she lives
Author, artist, screenwriter, DJ, producer: the Tottenham native is multidisciplinary in every sense of the word. Following the success of her acclaimed debut novel, she’s restating her commitment to the place that made her, with a plan to create pathways so that others can replicate her journey.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
The asylum seekers stuck in ‘dehumanising’ UK hotels
‘This should not be legal’ — The Home Office’s use of hotels to accommodate asylum seekers is having devastating consequences for families, reports writer Robert Kazandjian.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
V9 is bringing his larger-than-life personality to drill music
Murk with a Mouth — Following the recent release of his highly-anticipated mixtape, the rapper talks injecting humour and fun into his sound and challenging drill stereotypes.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
K-Trap: ‘Drill has lost its authenticity’
Return of Trapo — Following the release of his fourth mixtape last month, the 25-year-old talks leaving his past life behind and drill cracking the mainstream.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian