The original ‘Hip Hop Geezer’ Blak Twang’s link to South East London is inimical.  Drawing on experiences of growing Deptford and Lewisham, he took Hip Hop beyond a slavish imitation of American sensibilities to create a uniquely British and South London architecture and vocabulary to his sound.

Fusing his early love of the Roots and Dancehall of Yelloman, Eek-A-Mouse, Saxon Sound System, along with the UK underground of Jungle to Garage and Trip Hop and the influence of UK Hip Hop pioneers such as Derek B, Rodney P, Demon Boys, Outlaw Posse and Hijack, Blak Twang is in many ways epitomizes of how the diversity of London music has been central to the creation of new musical ideas and identities.

Taking place at the respected Fox and Firkin venue in Lewisham, this packed, low key, gig was a heartfelt thanks to both the people and patois of South East London

Fox and Firkin (316 Lewisham High Street)

The current Fox and Firkin, stands on a site which has had a pub since 1852. Originally called The Black Bull, its survived fires, 2 world wars and Teddy Boy hooliganism and continues to be both a cultural and social focus for Lewisham to this day.

Peckham Soul Prints

Designed by Craig Jamieson, these prints explore the unique diversity of South London’s cultural and social history. From archive research, they draw on contemporaneous listing material to create original graphic artwork not actually designed at the time, as well as uncovering original prints from the era.

All designs are silk screen lithographic printed and use 100% recycled and sustainable paper.