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Big Momma is the Florida Rapper tapping into the dark horrors of life
"The voice of the voiceless" — Rapper Big Momma, aka Maurice Montgomery, has always been something of an outsider. As a child he was fascinated by serial killers, bullied by his peers, the only black kid on his scene. With an aesthetic he describes as a combination of Lil' Kim and WWE's The Undertaker, his music sings to a harrowing past and a difficult future.
Written by: Edward Siddons
Illustrator Tim Lane on philosophy, death and 'crap' modern art
Drawing your existential crisis — Illustrator of all things beautifully dark and beastly, Tim Lane is currently producing his second hardback publication. Here he talks to Huck about his disdain for the ‘amalgam of crap’ that is modern art, and his desire to create images which are not just aesthetically pleasing, but have a philosophical meaning too.
Written by: Taylor McGraa
Seeking justice for the victims of Bhopal through music
It's time for action — Activist and rapper Sofia Ashraf made headlines last summer when she called out Unilever for poisoning the soil and water of her town. In her newest video denounces the US Department of Justice for failing to support India in their fight for justice after the Bhopal chemical disaster.
Written by: Taylor McGraa
DJ Shadow: Five creative principles to live by
Things I Learned Along the Way — DJ Shadow believes in following your instincts at all costs, steering clear of crowd-pleasing even if it makes life more difficult. Twenty years on from his seminal album Endtroducing…, the production pioneer talks us through the mentality that's shaped a singular career.
Written by: Cian Traynor
The Kids of Calais: Portraits of Europe's forgotten children
The young faces of a crisis — For refugees arriving in Europe, life remains to be tough. Dangerous journeys end in prejudice and poverty, as European governments continue to turn their backs. Photographer James Rippingale headed to Calais 'Jungle' to capture the faces of the children with their lives suspended, waiting for a new place to call home.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Into the fires of Hell: Author Ryan Gattis on the LA riots, tattoos and the Lynwood Vikings
The Spiel Sesh: No. 4 — Novelist Ryan Gattis, who penned the LA Riots odyssey All Involved, answers our quick-fire Q&A series, the The Spiel Sesh.
Written by: Zach Sebastian (interview)
In conversation with GOAT: the Swedish voodoo sect who make the best party tunes ever
Pre-Field Day chinwag — We catch up with psychedelic rockers Goat ahead of their highly anticipated Field Day performance – possibly their last London show ever.
Written by: Shelley Jones
The Travel Diary: Blood, sweat and tears inside a Japanese Sumo stable
What you see along the way — The life of a Sumo wrestler is gruelling and arduous, the tradition-steeped sport requires total dedication. When in Tokyo, photographers Pearce Leal and Woody Gooch took a look inside a stable where they live, eat, train and sleep.
Written by: Pearce Leal // Woody Gooch
In the ring with Britain’s first Muslim female World Champion kickboxer
Finding harmony between faith and fighting — Before lifting the world title belt, Ruqsana Begum had to overcome conflicts with her family and religion to dominate in Muay Thai.
Written by: Alex King
This exhibition will challenge your misconceptions of the Calais 'Jungle'
Call me by my name — A new exhibition displays work from those camping in Calais, volunteers and emerging artists, forcing us to reconsider both the diluted identities of migrants, and our own high-brow preconceptions of art.
Written by: Taylor McGraa
