Much has changed for Croydon-born bass-and-dubstep producer Benga since he achieved a critical breakthrough with his 2008 album, ‘Diary Of An Afro Warrior’ (Clash review). The man born Adegbenga Adejumo in 1986 has gone on to comprise one-third of Magnetic Man, beside Skream and Artwork (Clash interview); present his own Radio 1 show alongside that man Skream again; and … Continue reading
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Whiteboard Interview// Benga
Playing the role as a fundamental pioneer for one of the UK’s most current dance crazes, Benga has returned with his third solo album Chapter II, following 2008’s Diary of an Afro Warrior, as well as 2010’s Magnetic Man LP with cohorts Skream and Artwork. So in the build up to the release of Chapter … Continue reading
Album Review// Benga – Chapter II
Superstar DJ, music producer, Dubstep innovator and pop collaborator: Benga has come a long way since his early Big Apple days, before forming Magnetic Man with Skream and Artwork. Now releasing his third solo album, the first since 2008’s Diary Of An Afro Warrior, the artist’s musicianship seems to have progressed exceedingly. Collaborating with acts … Continue reading