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How would you describe your musical style? I try to create from a pure place in myself. By being open to various inspirations in life this resonates into the music I make. Wether it is Ghanian Hiplife, Atlanta trap or 90’s R&B you can hear all these inspirations back in my music. You’ve done some ty

Music journalist and Dancehall Curator Reshma B is the producer of STUDIO 17: THE LOST REGGAE TAPES, the story of the birth of reggae music in Kingston Jamaica, and of one man’s quest to rescue a treasure trove of tapes that were abandoned in 1977. The tapes - unearthed after surviving decades of ne

Earlier this year Dutch filmmaker Carine Bijlsma released her first feature-length documentary, Devil's Pie. The film follows equally enigmatic and charismatic musical genius D'Angelo throughout his Black Messiah Tour. Blijsma combines never seen before archival footage and interviews with musicians

Ahead of his performance at Vic Crezée's Rataplan at SkateCafe in Amsterdam, we had the chance to ask a very candid Lamusa II a few questions. Read on, get familiar. Lamusa II, seeing that your father is a painter, we assume you come from a creative background. Can you tell us a little something abo

As an independent, black-owned company with a strong emphasis on ( biologic as well as chosen) family, representation truly matters at Patta. We pride ourselves on telling stories that are missing from culture in large. So when we come across entrepreneurs in any capacity that have that same mission

We are honoured to present the Memphis legend Tommy Wright III on the Patta Soundsystem stage during Appelsap 2019. We asked him some questions about shows in Europe, the skate community and his parents' influence, he answered them in his own incomparable way. With the emergence of the internet, you

Quite the new kid on the Amsterdam DJ scene, Slimfit will be playing a set for Patta Soundsystem at Appelsap 2019. We had a little chat with her to get to know her better. You’re quite new in the Amsterdam DJ scene. Could you introduce yourself to the people that might not know you yet? That's right

Steven Julien aka Funkineven, a DJ/producer whose musical roots lay in a rich pool of genres, will be performing b2b with Amsterdam's finest, Mairo Nawaz at Appelsap Festival. We had a little chat with him about Funkineven, influences and energies. What is the difference between Steven Julien and Fu

Not only is Madbwoy one of Holland’s most appreciated dancehall/reggae DJs for his ongoing series of mixtapes and sets in clubs/festivals, his face is also well known as a reggae drummer on countless festivals and music halls. In anticipation of his set on our Patta Soundsystem stage during this yea

Chapter 1NE - the group show at Het Hem, curated by Patta founders Edson & Guillaume - is now on view. Here on the Patta blog we will be presenting a few of the participating artists. Previously: Aria Dean As a quick introduction to our readers, who are you and how would you describe your art? My na

Chapter 1NE - the group show at Het Hem, curated by Patta founders Edson & Guillaume - is now on view. Here on the Patta blog we will be presenting a few of the participating artists. Previously: Farida Sedoc As a quick introduction to our readers, who are you and how would you describe your art? My

As we get closer to the opening of Chapter 1NE - a group show at Het Hem, curated by Patta founders Edson & Guillaume - we will be presenting a few of the participating artists. Kicking off this series of interviews: multidisciplinary artist and longtime Patta affiliate Farida Sedoc . As a quick int

Craig G, the Queensbridge freestyle OG - and good friend of the Patta brand - recently recorded a freestyle to congratulate us on our jordan collaboration and anniversary. We asked him a couple of questions, on the rap game and how he’s seen it change over the years. Craig G, you’ve been in the game

We woke up on New Year's Day to the devastating news that Dutch rap favorite Faisel Mssyeh bka Feis was shot and killed in his hometown of Rotterdam. Our sincerest condolences to Feis' friends, family and fans. Strength, love and light. Friday January 4th, a service will be held at Heemraadsplein in

You see their faces in our shoots all the time, but who are they. Introducing Dean Plet.. Get Familiar. Patta Basic Shortsleeve Polo in Chocolate Plum Please introduce yourself. Dean, 30 years old. I provide catering on different locations throughout the city. What is it you do? I make authentic Sur

October 5th till November 4th 2018, Sabine van Wechem presents her newest collection of artworks. The exhibition is the result of a mentorship program, initiated by Melkweg Expo, Fotolab Kiekie and Eizo last year, and consists of photos taken in the last three years in the Favelas of Brazil. Sabine