"Listeners were hypnotised by its patchwork of grime, Afrobeats, dancehall and more, or as music journalist Flashy Sillah puts it: This felt like [fellow British rapper] J Hus but on steroids."
"I was selling weed; people may try and glamorise it, but it's just something people have got to do, he says, matter-of-factly."
"It started as self-defence, but it led to getting carried [away] in the moment. I take responsibility for punching, I take responsibility for drinking, because it didn't help me with how I acted."
Pa Salieu, a British-Gambian rapper, faced a significant setback in December 2022 after being convicted for violent disorder related to a fatal altercation. Following his release from a 33-month prison sentence, he attempts to revive his music career, which had previously gained momentum with notable performances and accolades. The documentary showcases his struggles, the impact of his early life experiences, and his candid reflections on street life and personal responsibility, while also critiquing the inadequacies of the Probation Service.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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