Essa + J-felix Present: The Fifth Foundation

“so refreshing...both contemporary and timeless”\- Wordplay MagazineUK 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.Presented by A L P H A B E T.This is an 18+ event