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Hip hop duo Atmosphere on a quarter-century of hustle

Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, rapper Slug, of hip hop duo Atmosphere, explains how the group has managed to stay at the top of the independent heap.

Written by: Huck HQ / Nick McGregor

Art

Doug Aitken’s visionary Station to Station project arrives in London

A 30 day happening — As the documentary of Aitken’s immense pan-American train journey hits the screens, Station to Station pulls into the Barbican for a 30 day creative takeover.

Written by: Alex King

Print

How Nell Zink threw insecurities aside to launch her literary career

Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Nell Zink explains how she found the confidence to kick off a sparkling literary career in her fifties.

Written by: Huck HQ / Shelley Jones

Music

A brief conversation with Jenny Hval

"There is a way I need to speak to feel like I can speak at all" — Jenny Hval's career has seen her toy with genre and image constantly. On her new record, she's found a voice that speaks clearly for her.

Written by: Alex Robert Ross

Hip Hop

The untold story of the forgotten grandfather of rap

Documentary shines light on Hustler's Convention — Jalal Mansur Nuriddin aka Lightnin' Rod's pivotal album Hustler's Convention set the template for hip hop to come - but it disappeared underground and his contribution was never acknowledged. Now filmmaker Mike Todd is helping put the record straight.

Written by: Alex Robert Ross

Film

The freshest young filmmakers at the East End Film Festival

Five not-to-miss screenings — Discover challenging filmmaking and up-and-coming directors of the 14th East End Film Festival.

Written by: Robin Nierynck

Music

Cuba’s shining light Daymé Arocena is ready to take centre stage

Mystery, mythology and music — Guided by her Santería saints Yemaya and Ochún, nothing can stop Cuba’s bright young talent Daymé Arocena.

Written by: Alex King

Activism

Community is the true star of Russell Brand's revolution

Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, comedian turned revolutionary Russell Brand explains that the focus and force of the revolution are the communities fighting for survival against social cleansing.

Written by: Huck HQ / Alex King

Skate

Hundreds of skaters hit the streets of London for Go Skateboarding Day 2015

Hackney Takeover — Street spots, dirt tracks and concrete bowls.

Written by: Shelley Jones

Art

Berlin Wall artist Thierry Noir paints in the key of jazz

Thierry Noir: Jazz — Thierry Noir takes a step away from the Berlin Wall in his new exhibition that explores the harmony between art and music.

Written by: Robin Nierynck

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