Robert Kazandjian
Krept & Konan: “Being tough is indoctrinated into us”
Daddy Issues — In the latest from our interview column exploring fatherhood and masculinity, UK rap’s most successful double act reflect on loss, being vulnerable in their music, and how having a daughter has got Krept doing things he’d never have imagined.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Sarah Jaffe: “The sense of anger amongst some men is masking a form of grief”
Our latest ‘Daddy Issues’ column features a raw and powerful interview with the American author exploring grief as a prism through which to understand the world and the people, systems, relationships and communities within it in.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Kola Bokinni: “With dementia, you grieve for the person before they die”
For the latest in our Daddy Issues column, Robert Kazandjian sits down with the Ted Lasso star to talk about grief, building a relationship with his dad and losing him slowly to dementia.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Jordan Stephens: “I don’t like using the term ‘Toxic Masculinity’ anymore”
In the latest edition of our masculinity column ‘Daddy Issues’, the Rizzle Kicks singer and author talks about his childhood, vulnerability, his relationship with his mum and more.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Bashy: “My dad kept me alive”
In our latest Daddy Issues column, award winning actor and MC Ashley “Bashy” Thomas talks traditional masculinity, learning survival skills from his Dad and ‘making it’.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Jack Rooke and Jon Pointing on Big Boys, masculinity and friendship
In the latest edition of our Daddy Issues column, the stars of Channel 4’s Big Boys discuss not judging books by their covers, powerful working class women and the dangers of Piña Coladas.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Daddy Issues: Larry June
The San Franscican rapper talks homelessness, hustling and healing in the latest edition of our column on fatherhood and masculinity.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Notting Hill Carnival 2023: an oral history of all-female sound systems
As the event marks its 50th anniversary, we speak to some of the pioneering DJs still working to make carnival an empowering and inclusive space.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Daddy Issues: Gabriel Krauze
In a new column about fatherhood and masculinity, we speak to the author about emotional availability, the immigrant experience and more.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
'My responsibility is to bring hope through my music'
Rising Brixton rapper Rippa talks to his mentor Ciaran Thapar and producer Toddla T about the value of youth work, reclaiming London, and presenting a positive message on his new EP 'Night Time Walk'.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
‘If grime is dead, I’m not a casualty:’ Novelist in conversation
The 25-year-old MC has built a career defined by artistic integrity. He talks to writer Robert Kazandjian about how he got to where he is and giving back to the South East London borough he calls home.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Jeshi is making music for generation austerity
Following the release of his latest album 'Universal Credit,' the rapper talks about finding a new approach to songwriting, attitudes to poverty and why his music is more than a political statement.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian