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For Issue 006, Dean Van Nguyen had a in-depth conversation with one of Chicago's brightest lights in rap Saba about life after death, with photography by Greg Purcell taken in Dublin city.
In the first interview to be published online from Issue 006, rising London rapper, vocalist, producer and founder of NiNE8 Collective discusses the pressure of creativity & using her artistry to inspire social change.
Canada's Matty Matheson has become one of the most iconic and likeable chefs on the globe through his work in restaurants and appearances on Vice's Munchies and hosting Viceland's It's Suppertime and Dead Set on Life. He was in Dublin a few months ago promoting his book and Craig Connolly caught up with him for a chat, with photography by George Voronov.
On the release of his new record 'Moon Trip Radio', revisit our interview with Clams Casino from Issue 007, with photography by George Vornov.
With the release of her new track via 4AD last week and more material on the way, read our cover feature with Gemma Dunleavy from Issue 005, featuring photography by George Voronov.
An MC who was once touted as the greatest of all time by Skepta and noted as the man who made Dizzee Rascal pick up the mic, D Double E is one of the most influential names in grime. For the cover of January's GUIDE Cóilí Collins got some phone time with the influential artist, featuring a shoot by Thomas Chatt.
Ahead of slowthai's Brexit Bandit tour, culminating in his biggest London show to-date at York Hall, get to know the artist from Bush. His EP 'RUNT' and string of singles since, including a collaboration with Mura Masa, have made him one of the most talked about voices in UK rap. This shoot and interview is from the cover story of District Issue 005.
Craig Connolly sat down with Greentea Peng in her North London flat to talk about finding her guardian angel in Mexico, healing and spirituality. Taken from District Issue 005: Rebirth, it also features a shoot by our London-based photographer Thomas Chatt. Peng's 'Sensi' EP is out now on Spotify.
George Miller has lived many lives despite his tender age. Under his now defunct alias 'Filthy Frank' he was the figurehead for disposable internet pop-culture, being the man responsible for the 'Harlem Shake' craze. In recent times, Miller has been quick to distance himself from that alias and that part of his life, instead focusing on music output and his new alias, Joji. Craig Connolly spoke with him over a patchy telephone line for Issue 005, featuring a shoot by District's LA-based photographer Caitlin Dennis.
Thundercat graced the cover of Issue 004: Rebirth, featuring an interview and shoot by Ellius Grace. The LA artist discussed his love for Japanese culture, his formative years with close friend Kamasi Washington and working with Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald.