“so refreshing…both contemporary and timeless” \- Wordplay Magazine

UK hip-hop titan Essa joins forces with groove architect J-Felix to launch The Fifth Foundation, a supergroup bridging rap’s golden era with the vibrant rhythms of the modern jazz underground.

Flanked by a formidable ensemble, including vocalists Avijè and Vanya Lyma, trumpeter Jack Kendon, and legendary drummer Richard Spaven - Essa addresses truth, ego, and generational legacy over J-Felix’s slick blend of neo-soul, funk, and live-instrumentation.

Translating their ambitious debut LP into a dynamic live entity, the collective expands to a full-blown band for this show. If you managed to catch them at this years Love Supreme festival - you’ll know what to expect - sharp lyricism, live brass, high vibes, and roots-deep soul.

Performed and recorded with the likes of: Talib Kweli, De La Soul, Wu-Tang Clan, Guru, Slum Village, Pharoahe Monch, Swindle, Kojey Radical, Mahalia and Alice Russell.

Support from Osk

Osk is an exciting and original voice from Brighton, who crafts a sound rooted in UK hip hop, soul, jazz and funk. His music reflects both personal experience and wider social awareness shaped by growing up in this country.

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