while i am away…..

Different places, different things…time out from London has made me remix a classic and add some colour…enjoy. Me thinks it will make a good print…..watch this space

ifreecans collective at streetfest

The Ifreecans Collective will be taking part in Streetfest. Check the blog for more info and if you free on Saturday, drop by and check us out.

http://ifreecanscollective.wordpress.com/2009/10/02/ifreecans-collective-at-streetfest/

colouring the colouring book

I did a few illustrations for my colouring book for my final year uni project. Thought I might try my hand at adding colour to the images….see results below….more to come

neo-african music part 4 : JUST A BAND

Me thinks I have left the best till last. I think Just A Band are a truly exciting combination of geeky, creative and enchanting minds. For me they are continuously pushing the boundaries of the e.a music and creative scene and long may it last…

ALBUMS : scratch to reveal, 82

FAV TRACKS: lalala, hey

WEBSITE: http://www.just-a-band.com/

Illustrations and track below…….

neo-african music prt 3 : KNAAN

KNAAN = The dusty Foot Philosopher…there’s too much to say about KNAAN but his body of work speaks on his behalf. You probably have heard him and not been aware of it if not…keep an eye out or check his website below

ALBUMS: My Life is a Movie, The Dusty Foot Philosopher, The Dusty Foot on the Road, Troubadour

FAV TRACK : in the beginning

WEBSITE: http://knaanmusic.ning.com/

Illustration and fav track below…..

neo-african music prt2 : EMMANUEL JAAL

I came across Emmanuel Jaal’s music after viewing his documentary WARCHILD. His story, message, drive, music and energy as a person is uplifting,. Another neo-african musician to watch out for if you have not yet come across him.

ALBUMS: ceasefire, warchild

FAV TRACK : gua

WEBSITE: http://www.emmanueljal.org/

Illustration and track below…….

neo-african music prt 1 : SAUTI SOL

I was going to fill my blog with you tube videos of my selection of some of the hottest neo-african music, but thought that illustrating the bands and individuals would be good for the portfolio and also exercise my portrait skills.

First on my playlist is Sauti Sol….not your average east african bongo or genge sound. Listening to them live is worth its while, caught them last week at a gig in Covent Garden and looking forward to hearing more stuff from them.

ALBUM : mwanzo

MY FAV TRACK: lazizi

WEBSITE: http://www.myspace.com/sautisol

My illustrations and what they sound like can be seen below, check their myspace as well and show some support….enjoy

just for fun….

Say no to plain tees and hoodies…me thinks anyway……me and 5ftwnda did this for a friend…….to help drive home the message

new stuff….

Working with the Ifreecans Collective for the past one and a half years has heavily influenced much of my recent work and work ethic. My colour pallete has been all but transformed and we just feed of each others work, ideas and presence……long may it last. Below, some collaborative and individual pieces I have been working on recently…enjoy

pshhhh >KBK84> SOLD

KBK84 & PENSEE+ > SOLD

KBK84 & GTS > SOLD

KBK84 & 5FTWNDA > SOLD

KBK84, PENSEE+, 5FTWNDA

monkey chews: exhibition & live art with the ifreecans collective

I took part in an exhibition and live art night with the Ifreecans collective, it was liive and the turnout was good, thanks to all who made it happen. Check out what we did on the night via the link below and also some new work I did for the exhibition

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ifreecanscollective/sets/72157622117540646/

J CENTRE KBK84 EITHER SIDE