Lately, it feels like the world is one endless bad news cycle. Joshua Idehen isn\u2019t here to pretend otherwise but instead brings humour, warmth and razor-sharp wit to topics that need talking about. <\/p>\n
British-born Nigerian, Idehen began his journey through London\u2019s poetry and jazz circuits honing his spoken word craft at open mic nights and collaborations with L.V., Sons of Kemet, and The Comet Is Coming. <\/p>\n
In his own words, there came a time when Idehen decided he \u2018didn’t just want to make sad music anymore\u2019. He wanted to pair truthful words with uplifting beats that would serve as the \u2018light at the end, something to hold onto\u2019. In came creative partner and musician Ludvig Parment, also known as producer Saturday, Monday. Together they create music that is truly arresting \u2013 but simultaneously, thanks to Parment\u2019s soundscapes, often makes you want to wave your arms in the air and dance. If you haven\u2019t heard the track Mum Does The Washing you should absolutely go and listen right now. <\/p>\n
Their debut album, I Know You\u2019re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try finds Joshua Idehen\u2019s pen reaching new levels. In these bleak times that try to push us all further apart, it\u2019s a beautiful, powerful manifesto for hope and collectivism. As Joshua puts it: \u201cThere’s a likelihood that we might be planting seeds that we won’t get to see harvested\u2026but the planting is good. The planting is just as important as the watering and the tending and the harvesting. We all have to play a part so that we can have some redemption.\u201d<\/p>\n
We can\u2019t wait for what is sure to be a monumental performance from one of the most important voices in contemporary Britain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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