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Astral Realm: An Alternative Roundup #28
Clash Magazine’s latest alternative roundup focuses on South London rapper Jadasea and his new album, ‘Holly Grove’. The feature presents the record as a reflective, experimental portrait of Peckham’s changing communities, blending ambient rap, chill-out grime and memories of friendship, nightlife and loss.
Jadasea says his development has been rooted in community, including his early work with Sub Luna City, and stresses the value of creating alongside friends. He also discusses his natural links with New York artists, his affiliation with the 10k label and its community-minded approach, while describing ‘Holly Grove’ as part of an intense recent period of studio work.
In short
- Jadasea’s ‘Holly Grove’ reflects on changing South London communities.
- Community remains central to his music and career.
- The rapper values 10k’s transatlantic, collaborative network.
Explained simply
Jadasea is a rapper from South London, and Peckham is a central part of the setting and memories behind his music. His early work with the collective Sub Luna City helped shape an approach built around making music with friends and people in his community.
His album Holly Grove combines rap with more atmospheric sounds and draws on friendship, nightlife, loss and changes in local communities. Jadasea also has links with artists in New York and is affiliated with the 10k label, whose work he describes as community-minded.
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