“‘Cut The Cheque’ is a must-listen for anyone seeking music that tackles important social issues head-on…”
Issued via BBE Records a couple of months ago, Cut The Cheque is the second and latest offering from multi-instrumentalist Jake Ferguson, a.k.a Brkn Record – You may recognise this artist from his co-founded established outfit, the Heliocentrics?
Operating as Brkn Record he has, to date, issued one album in 2021 entitled The Architecture Of Oppression Part 1, Accompanied by fellow Heliocentrics co-founder and legendary drummer Malcolm Catto, Ferguson has been a regular collaborator with an array of other artists including Archie Shepp, Mulatu Astatke, Melvin Van Peebles, Orlando Julius and many others
Taken from an upcoming offering, The Architecture of Oppression Part 2, first single Cut The Cheque delves deep into the human condition and sheds light on the impact of systemic racism. Featuring hip hop artist Percee P and the emerging artist Great Okosun, this single a powerful track. Percee P delivers thought-provoking lyrics, addressing the “long overdue recognition and reparations owed to the true builders of the British and Western Empires” as he passionately raps, “Melanated people need to be celebrated not relegated to something hella hated… cut the cheque.”
Check it out above and if you fancy grabbing a copy, you can find that here.
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