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After United Identities ' successful first vinyl release "Modern Intimacy Volume 1" in 2020, founder, DJ, producer and music curator, Carista decided it was time for round two. Named after her debut mixtape, United Identities are proud to present " Modern Intimacy Volume 2 ". This album is a blend o

After a year full of amazing collaborations with Echobox , we welcome you to the last edition of Tales from the Echobox in 2022. The station has evolved leaps and bounds over the past few months including a collaborative T-Shirt with Patta and as well as winning the Amsterdam Prize for Art 2022 . Ec

Patta is teaming up with GUP Magazine for a collaboration to bring you the latest in fashion, culture, photography, and sports from Amsterdam. GUP will be publishing regular updates and features from Patta's unique perspective in the world of streetwear. In the latest issue , you can find an exclusi

An exploration into the underlying fundamental functions, structures, and principles of rap. Wasalu Jaco, professionally known as Lupe Fiasco, is a Chicago-born, Grammy award-winning American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and community advocate. Rising to fame in 2006, following the success

Cawd Slayaz is the emerging project from two titans in Amsterdam's music community. Max Abysmal & Hugo de Naranja met at the legendary Red Light Radio , a pivotal part of the neighbourhood Patta calls home. During the pandemic, they found themselves taking the roads less travelled amidst a global pa

Cawd Slayaz is the emerging project from two titans in Amsterdam's music community. Max Abysmal & Hugo de Naranja met at the legendary Red Light Radio , a pivotal part of the neighbourhood Patta calls home. During the pandemic, they found themselves taking the roads less travelled amidst a global pa

The Patta Foundation is dedicated to bringing about meaningful social change by combining community and social efforts aimed at minority, vulnerable, and young audiences. We strive for greater social inclusion, equality, and diversity by being active in environments where marginalization and social

Steve Arrington and Slave at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois, in January 1982. Photo by Raymond Boyd/Getty Images. Written by Ronnie Resse (originally published on waxpoetics.com ) AMEN BROTHER In the 1970s, Ohio’s blue-collar cities started churning out the hardest-working music

When it comes to pushing the UK sound in the Netherlands, no one has been more instrumental than EYCEE . From running club nights to being a successful DJ in his own right as now releasing his first V/A under his own label , EYCEE has been on a mission to leave his impact on the music scene. Standin

Photography by Jasmijn van Buytene After United Identities' successful first vinyl release "Modern Intimacy Volume 1" in 2020, founder, DJ, producer and music curator Carista decided it was time for round two. Named after her debut mixtape, United Identities are proud to present "Modern Intimacy Vol

Ruyzdael ’s Writers on Wax: The Sound of Graffiti is a series of vinyl records showcasing the development around the phenomenon of graffiti, with graffiti writers producing music under their alter ego. The fact that graffiti writers also produce music is a development that is underexposed in the eve

To celebrate the release of this collaboration between Patta and Mila V , Amsterdam’s De Schietclub will be hosting an event on Saturday, November 19th in the infamous Noordside venue in partnership with Johnnie Walker. The intimate former shooting club turned nightlife destination will play host to

This week ADCN will host the second edition of Dutch Creativity Festival at The Social Hub. During the Festival you are invited to explore hip-hop's powerful story and potent potential with Edson, Patta and his friends. With Dutch Graffiti Library, the 13th floor will be transformed into a visual tr

Creative Direction: Mila V Directed: Sara Elzinga & Mila V Edit: Sara Elzinga Styling: Mulas Hybrid Haus MUA & Hair: Iraj Raghosing & Jazz Ben Khalifa Ttile Effects: Roxi Basa Patta Soundsystem and Mila V present the brand new record ‘CRACKS’, an EP that showcases Mila’s passion for producing electr