I have been an avid fan of all things Hip Hop since as far back as I can remember. Much of my youth was spent living, eating and breathing in all aspects of the culture. Whether it was the intoxicating fumes of spray paint, or the allure of those stuffy, overcrowded youth club cyphers, I always found myself to be a willing participant.
Despite being willing, my skills were never up to par. The desire to partake, has since manifested itself in the stories I write about the finest purveyors of Hip Hop.
My labour of love has found a home in several different publications, in a range of different forms. It could be a think piece about Dave on Trench, or an in depth artist profile on Kano for GRM Daily, and occasionally it might even be a piece on politics and current affairs for independent news outlet Shout Out UK.
More recently, I have been one of the captains of the ship at GRM Daily, specifically tasked with writing and commissioning original editorial content, the fruits of which can be found on the ‘Exclusives’ tab - http://grmdaily.com/exclusives. During my tenure, I’ve started several different columns: The Architects, The Bricklayers, Under The Radar, Essentials and Hidden Gems.
Projects
- The Platform is Born | Ep 1 | Together We Rise (Documentary)Join some of the biggest names in Grime and Rap as they tell the story of how the iconic Grime Daily platform was born. Dizzy Rascal, D Block Europe, and Aitch weigh in to discuss how Grime Daily went from nowhere to become one of the biggest websites.
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Work history
WriterClash Magazine
London, United KingdomFreelance
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Features Editor & Submissions ExecutiveGRM Daily
London, United KingdomFull Time
Leading on the creation of engaging original editorial features; ranging from think pieces, to listicles and interviews.
Launching several ongoing regular columns ranging from: Under The Radar, The Bricklayers, Essentials, Hidden Gems, UK RnB Uncovered & Law, Schooled.
Managing the entire booking schedule for all video submissions intended for upload on the Youtube channel which now exceeds 5 million subscribers.
Managing and coordinating a small team of writers, ensuring that we continue to create engaging content that keeps the GRM Daily website as the most viewed in the UK for Black music.
Building and maintaining relationships with a broad range of artists, managers, and labels that continue to allow us to host the most cutting edge music videos in the country.
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Skills
- Writing
- Copywriting Editorial
- Editing Copy
- Research
- Journalism
- Music Journalism
- Communications
- Celebrity Interviews
- Interview Transcribing
- Video Content
Education
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DegreeThe University of Essex
- United Kingdom
2:1 Hons in Politics & Philosophy