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This album showcases the vocal talents of both established artists and hidden gems discovered through Ferguson's day-job as a former charity CEO and community activist. While Part 1 served as a rallying cry to dismantle oppressive systems, Part 2 offers a compelling soundtrack of a Pro-Black world reclaiming its destiny. This thought-provoking art piece invites listeners to envision alternative paths while avoiding the pitfalls of past paradigms. Unlike a broken record, this The Brkn Record album keeps pushing boundaries— By enlisting the voices of The Global Majority, The Brkn Record creates a platform for genuine expression through sound. Renowned for his production skills, Ferguson has captured the admiration of industry heavyweights including Nas, Madlib and Kanye West. However, rather than seeking popular features, he chooses to amplify the authentic perspectives of the talented youth he collaborates with in Hackney. One such initiative supported by Ferguson, Account Hackney, introduced him to two gifted artists showcased on this album – Great Okosun and Yolanda Lear. ‘This album serves as a visceral demonstration of my anger at the racially founded status quo in this country and globally. The continued oppression of people on the basis of their race is beyond evil, its common place and needs to end. Simple as.’ The album also sees Ferguson joining forces with award winning laureate Anthony Joseph and legendary hip-hop MC Percee P - their dynamic and thought- provoking lyrics seamlessly intertwine with expertly produced musical landscapes. \"The Architecture of Oppression Part 2\" is not just an album; it is a transformative journey that challenges the listener and wants you to ‘feel’. It’s Art. A musical experience that inspires, compels, and empowers. 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It is equally a manifestation of his longstanding and high-profile work as a frontline activist for racial justice and social equity in London and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside \u003cstrong\u003eMalcolm Catto\u003c\/strong\u003e, contributors to the album are drawn from the intersecting worlds of community activism, cultural education, politics, and music, and include singer and political activist Jermain Jackman, Zara MacFarlane; Chicagoan activist, poet, and singer Ugochi Nwaogwugwu; Lee Jasper, longstanding worker for racial justice and former advisor on equalities to the Mayor of London; acclaimed performance poet Dylema; Hackney community leader Janette Collins MBE and Leroy Logan MBE, founder and former chair of the Black Police Association, and the subject of Steve McQueen's Small Axe episode 'Red, White and Blue'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50475239833931,"sku":"1135322","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red | LP","offer_id":50475239407947,"sku":"1135323","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50475238523211,"sku":"1135321","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9b33a772-d41c-46be-baff-ca718e950b85_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727444973"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/the-brkn-record.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}