Akala 'Visions' Live Tour @ Riverside: Riverside

Akala is one of the most important and socially conscious artists of his generation and we’re all excited to see him back in the region this November, bringing a special live show at Riverside.

Akala has recently released ‘VISIONS’, a Comic Book EP. This project is a first for Hip Hop as he tackles the book’s message and themes in musical form. Speaking of the book, when previewed at MCM Comic Con in London last October, he said: "Visions is a semi-autobiographical magical realist story which forms part of a new comic book series, written entirely in verse. This all-encompassing multi media historical tale explores higher states of consciousness, charting the evolution of the art of rapping from West Africa’s Griot traditions, through Jazz, Blues & Reggae up to the modern day."

With deeply stirring soundscape and hard-hitting beats, the ‘Visions’ EP displays moody strings and timeless rhythms, breaking new ground for his unique approach to Hip Hop.