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Jordan Stephens: “I don’t like using the term ‘Toxic Masculinity’ anymore”

In the latest edition of our masculinity column Hard Feelings, the Rizzle Kicks singer and author talks about his childhood, vulnerability, his relationship with his mum and more.

  • Daddy Issues
  • Robert Kazandjian

Bashy: “My dad kept me alive”

In our latest Hard Feelings column, award winning actor and MC Ashley “Bashy” Thomas talks traditional masculinity, learning survival skills from his Dad and ‘making it’.

  • Culture
  • Robert Kazandjian

Jack Rooke and Jon Pointing on Big Boys, masculinity and friendship

In the latest edition of our Hard Feelings 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.

  • Culture
  • Robert Kazandjian

Hard Feelings: Larry June

The San Franscican rapper talks homelessness, hustling and healing in the latest edition of our column on fatherhood and masculinity.

  • Music
  • 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.

  • Music
  • Robert Kazandjian

Hard Feelings: Gabriel Krauze

In a new column about fatherhood and masculinity, we speak to the author about emotional availability, the immigrant experience and more.

  • Culture
  • 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'.

  • Music
  • 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.

  • Music
  • 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.

  • Music
  • 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.

  • Huck 77
  • Robert Kazandjian

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