After the success of our last session, Rage returns with another deeply personal acoustic grime piece — “I Was” — performed alongside the soulful talents of Ivanmore. This performance holds weight. Not just musically, but culturally. In this stripped-back version of “I Was”, Rage reflects on his experiences growing up in Waltham Forest — memories shaped by the sounds, struggles, and spirit of the early 2000s. It’s raw, reflective, and rooted in lived truth. ⚠️ Parental Advisory – strong language and real-life themes. Nothing watered down. This is storytelling as it should be. This session is part of a wider project: Red Light Busking presents: Kanda Vol.1 – Bedroom Shut Music Up An exhibition exploring the experiences of African Caribbean in Waltham Forest during the early 2000s — with a focus on music created during that era such as grime, the cultural pressures of that era, and the deeper systems that led to overrepresentation in the criminal justice system. Rage is not only performing — he’s working with us behind the scenes to shape this exhibition and tell these stories. Learn more & join us for the exhibition: 👉 https://www.redlightbusking.com/event-details/red-light-busking-presents-kanda-vol-1-bedroom-shut-music-up 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — especially if you grew up in or around Waltham Forest. What do you remember about that time? 🙏 Huge thanks to Host of Leyton for allowing us use of the space.

To signup for information about the event please follow the link. https://www.redlightbusking.com/event-details/red-light-busking-presents-kanda-vol-1-bedroom-shut-music-up How have the streets of Waltham Forest changed since the early 2000s? Please comment and tell us. Exhibition Details "Red Light Busking presents Kanda Vol.1 – Bedroom Shut, Music Up" is an immersive journey into the sounds, struggles, and resilience of African Caribbean youth navigating life in the early 2000s. This one-of-a-kind exhibition will transport you to a recreated bedroom from the era, telling the story of two brothers—one in school, the other imprisoned. Through music, oral histories, and interactive experiences, you’ll explore themes of youth culture, systemic exclusion, and the transformative power of music as resistance and expression. Sponsored by: Heritage Fund England Phoenix Way Fund In Partnership With: The London Archives Vestry House Museum

At Red Light Busking, we’re always exploring new ways to bring powerful musical performances directly to the public — raw, live, and unfiltered. For this session, we wanted to try something different: how can we blend the emotional depth of acoustic instruments with the lyrical intensity of grime? To bring that vision to life, we teamed up with Rage, from the legendary grime collective Slewdem Mafia, and the soul-singing, guitar-strumming powerhouse Ivanmore, to reinterpret one of Rage’s standout tracks, “Cammy Ridden”, in a completely new format. Expect raw lyrics, real emotion, and stripped-back acoustic instrumentation that lets the message hit even harder. ⚠️ Parental Advisory – the lyrics are strong, but honest and authentic to the artist. That’s something we always support. This session is a clash of energies — grime meets soul, hard meets soft, and artists from different worlds connect through shared musical truth. Let us know in the comments: does this crossover work for you? For upcoming live events: 👉 https://www.redlightbusking.com/event Big thanks to Host of Leyton for welcoming us into their beautiful venue.

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