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Words: Chris Danforth Alexander McQueen once said, “There is no better designer than nature.” Although nothing in nature is truly designed, the late British designer inadvertently referred to a design philosophy called biomimicry, which humans employ to imitate nature’s perfect systems. Camouflage i

Words: Nelson Charity John | Photos: Bishop Duke As homegrown artists like Burna Boy and Wizkid transmit the sound of Nigeria across the globe, a new and rebellious EDM scene is beginning to emerge in the warehouses and clubs back home. One that defies the country's anti-LGBTQ+ laws and strict presi

Patta is back in the city of lights and this time, we're bringing the noise to Paris Fashion Week like we never left. Log in and lock in as we take over the airwaves with a special radio broadcast in collaboration with Converse and Oroko Radio bringing together our community of musicians and selecto

Calling All Patta Community Creatives! We are currently working on the next issue of the Patta Magazine and we would like to invite you to make your mark on our legacy. Are you an artist, writer, photographer, or just passionate about sharing your Patta experiences? We want to hear from YOU! This is

By Mijke “Margie” Hurkx and Sofia Zemame Berkhout Edson Sabajo and Guillaume “Gee” Schmidt met each other in the ’90s at Fat Beats Amsterdam, where Edson worked many years. They quickly became friends and started working together, while also promoting parties and hosting radio shows. They brought ne

Words by Grace Wang | Photos by Ana Peralta Chong | Design & Illustrartions by Kiyomi Morrison & Jaclyn Arellano In less than a year, Isimeme Naomi Udu has gone from studying for a Masters of Medical Informatics to creating sui generis pop music as hemlocke springs . She has racked up millions of pl

Milan, brace yourself for The Patta January Sale. Join us for a special event where we've set aside Patta staples and exclusives. Team Patta curated a selection of recent releases, old gems, mainline apparel, collaborations, and accessories. Don't miss out on budget-friendly deals. These exclusive d

Stand tall, U.K.! The Patta January Sale is coming to London’s Shoreditch. Join us for a special event where we've set aside Patta staples and exclusives. Team Patta curated a selection of recent releases, old gems, mainline apparel, collaborations, and accessories. Don't miss out on budget-friendly

The Patta January Sale is coming to Amsterdam Southeast “Bims”. Join us for a special event where we've set aside Patta staples and exclusives. Team Patta curated a selection of recent releases, old gems, mainline apparel, collaborations, and accessories. Don't miss out on budget-friendly deals. The

At The Muse, a no-barriers and no-concession night out fueled by a mutual passion for music from our inner circle. At The Muse References a concept by Erik B and Rakim from the late 80s, now returning to Rotterdam for Christmas. After this years successful edition in Oslo, the Rotterdam crew is now

Words: Thomas Hobbs Having cemented himself as one of underground rap’s most eccentric and original stars, Pink Siifu is now contemplating his next creative moves. Thomas Hobbs caught up with the rising artist, getting his thoughts on racist cops, AI, the afterlife, and music that breathes. “The art

Interview by Passion Dzenga | Photography by Violette Esmeralda Salomon Faye is a talented Senegalese American hip-hop recording artist and songwriter hailing from the diverse cultural hub of Harlem, New York. With a unique sound that blends elements of spoken word, soul, and jazz, Salomon has garne

Words: Aziz Changoer | Photography: Adesuwa , Victor Eddeh We dived headfirst into Afro-beats with two talents straight from the Motherland of Nigeria. Meet BOJ and Ajebutter22 , the heroes of the streets who've been making waves in the Afro-music scene. These 2 Afro talents share the same heritage

Words: Charlie Dark As a DJ, poet, yoga teacher, and community leader, Charlie Dark MBE is a modern-day renaissance man. If the first half of his career was defined by music, as an international touring DJ, co-founder of Attica Blues, and A&R at Mo’ Wax records, the second half has seen Charlie trea

He calls his music dark and dancey, with a low and calm vocals. Of course, you can already guess who we're talking about: West London rapper and singer, Jelani Blackman. The genius vocalist was born in Brixton and raised in Ladbroke Grove recently sat down with us to discuss his journey so far. Jela