Our hair tells stories - of roots, resilience, creativity and choice. Photographed by Bea Dalley, this barbering inspired project portrays the relationship between Black men, their hair and grooming. But what started as a conversation about self-care shortly turned into a diaspora discourse, the infamous ‘plantain’ vs ‘plantin’ debate.

The dynamic duo that is Blue Lab Beats; Namali Kwaten and David Mrakpor aka NK-OK and Mr. DM need little introduction. In a lively, insightful conversation, Blue Lab Beats goes into the making of their latest highly anticipated 4th studio album Blue Eclipse, the power of collaboration, sourcing inspiration, global audiences and the significance of community.