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
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
As blossom flowers begin to brandish the trees once more, and the hours of daylight are gradually accumulating, it would seem that the UK’s festival season is fast approaching. We’ve already had one installment of Coachella over in California, so it’s only a matter of weeks before Britain’s small town farms are filled with mud … Continue reading
