London

Music

Ain’t Gotta Pretend: Enny’s rapping about her reality

The south Londoner has teamed up with label boss Jorja Smith for a remix of Peng Black Girls.

Culture

Young and dumb in Y2K: watch Dan Scott-Croxford’s new film, 18

A cohort of boisterous teens, smoking in Burger King, loads of booze, a trip to Brighton and zero common sense. What could possibly go wrong?

Culture

Then and Now: Black Britain through the eyes of Jeshi and Don Letts

In partnership with BBC

Music

Watch Gia Ford perform her dark pop song Sleeping in Your Garden

The London-via-Sheffield songwriter steps into her fantasy world for the Lucent:APEX live sessions series.

Culture

Yinka Bokinni on her friendship with Damilola Taylor

In her self-produced Channel 4 documentary The Boy Next Door, the Capital Xtra DJ sheds light on the childhood that shaped her and how it feels to hold onto grief for 20 years.

Music

How UK rap and grime helped make Cafe East the best brunch spot in London

This joint has served the likes of Ghetts, Headie One, D Block Europe and Jorja Smith. Perfectly presented pancakes and exotic fruit aside, it's earned a reputation for respecting Bow's music history.