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Meet BOJ on the microphone, one of the sexiest Afrofusion voices and co-founder of the Alté scene that celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. He is an OG in the rising Alté scene and keeps on launching music; alone, with his collective DRB Lasgidi and in collaborations like those with Ajebutte

The Alté pioneer Teezee, also known as Teni Zaccheaus JR, has always been the type of slightly below-the-radar artist that fans connect with in a fiercely personal way. This sense of intimacy is in part fueled by his DRB collective’s role as pioneers of Nigeria’s alternative music scene which values

Amsterdam based artist collective Order consists of five fine gentlemen, all with different backgrounds, combining their expertise to create, well, everything. Tattooing, graffiti, photography, music, painting, it's hard to put a label on ORDER, and at the same time, they are hard to miss. We caught

For OSCAM's second art exhibition in their new location, Patta curators Violette Esmeralda (head of photography) and Lee Stuart (brand director) have selected a variety of artists from Gilleam Trapenberg, Wes Mapes, Stacii Samidin, Serana Angelista, Shertise Solano, JeanPaul Paula to Dion Rosina. Th

Sandor Dayala is one of the rising stars in the Dutch Hip Hop scene. His sets, as his name (real name, no gimmicks) are quite personal and match his identity: fun loving, positive and high energy. Blending R&B, New Wave and Hip Hop with his own contemporary style, having landed residencies at Live a

For OSCAM'S second art exhibition in their new location, Patta curators Violette Esmeralda (head of photography) and Lee Stuart (brand director) have selected a variety of artists from Gilleam Trapenberg, Wes Mapes, Stacii Samidin, Serana Angelista, Shertise Solano, JeanPaul Paula to Dion Rosina. Th

For OSCAM'S second art exhibition in their new location, Patta curators Violette Esmeralda (head of photography) and Lee Stuart (brand director) have selected a variety of artists from Gilleam Trapenberg, Wes Mapes, Stacii Samidin, Serana Angelista, Shertise Solano, Jeanpaul Paula to Dion Rosina. Th

For the OSCAM x Patta exhibition, we've interviewed the artists partaking in the event. Shertise Solano is an artist from Rotterdam of Antillean descent. She graduated from the HKU University of the Arts Utrecht in 2005 and has been combining theatre and visual arts since 2013. Shertise, how did you

For the OSCAM x Patta exhibition , we've interviewed the collective of artists partaking in the event. Next in line is Gilleam Trapenberg. Gilleam, as a quick introduction to our readers, who are you and how would you describe your art? I’m Gilleam Trapenberg, a photographer from Curaçao based betwe

For the OSCAM x Patta exhibition that opened last Thursday, we've interviewed the collective of artists partaking in the event. Serana Angelista is a graphic, visual and strategic designer based in Rotterdam, challenging the social injustices focusing on the art industry and contemporary society. Se

For the OSCAM x Patta exhibition, we've interviewed the artists partaking in the event. First in line is Stacii Samidin, a Surinamese photographer from Rotterdam who entered the scene with his continuous photo series Societies - capturing subcultures and minorities and street life in all over the wo

For his latest album "Among My Souvenirs", we've interviewed producer, musician and sound composer, Joris Titawano. Touching on Joris' most recent projects, interests and personal life. Don't miss out on his latest tracks, listen below. Hi Joris, how did your relationship with music begin? Growing u

Drummer, composer, producer and electronic musician Moses Boyd -one of the shining stars of the current London jazz scene- only graduated Trinity Laban Conservatoire in 2016 and has already worked and collaborated with the likes of Lonnie Liston Smith, Ed Motta, Little Simz, Four Tet, Floating Point

Ahead of his Amsterdam performance, Patta got to ask Obongjayar a few questions. Read on, get to know the Nigeria-born and raised artist who's now based in London. What should the world know about Obongjayar? In and of the world How has growing up in Nigeria and moving to the UK as a teenager impact

Most known for his, ‘Poor Man’s Suit’ -unisex two-piece suits, crafted as a response to the conventional standards in the fashion industry. Bonne Suits’ founder Bonne Reijn is a designer first and stylist second. In addition, Reijn is the owner of Gallery de Schans where he organizes events and cura

Gia-Tinh, introduce us to UNCO UNCO is a headwear label I founded out of love and the need for functional independence. I noticed that these items could be so much more than just an accessory because they are so unique and self-enhancing. It kind of has lost its power throughout the years. The goal