TBB Talks The British Blacklist

Maleek Berry is one widely credited as one of the forefathers of the UK Afroswing sound. For that reason it would come as a  surprise to many, to hear that his upcoming project ‘If Only Love Was Enough’ will be his debut studio album.
In this joyous conversation, the versatile artist and producer sat down with TBB to discuss; the pressures of having a hit record, the blessings of having a global fan base and investing in self-improvement to evolve his love language.

Tippa Irie, a Grammy-nominated Reggae artist, is celebrated globally for his music and collaborations with artists like Maxi Priest, The Black Eyed Peas, and Congo Natty. Beyond performing, he's a renowned radio DJ, record producer, and studio owner. Representing the UK music scene, Tippa's legacy is further cemented with his first book, "Stick To My Roots."
We get into his career, the motivation behind writing a book and the importance of his roots ...
Stick to My Roots & Tippa's music is available here: www.tippairie.com

Tim Story is a cultural icon. His contribution to the arts as a director/filmmaker started out with music videos for some of the biggest R&B and Hip Hop stars. He then went on to bring us Think Like a Man franchise, Barbershop, Ride along ... and now The Blackening.
A comedy horror about a group of friends reuniting 10 years after their time in college ... at ... a ... cabin in THE WOODS! Yup.
We spoke to Mr Story about the importance of finding joy even in our most horrific moments ...
The Blackening is in UK cinemas NOW

Music artist Ray BLK recently turned her skills to acting in the critically acclaimed BBC series – Champion. Written by award-winning author Candice Carty-Williams, Ray plays 'Honey' an aspiring singer who goes to great lengths to make it!
Describing herself as a 'multi-hyphenate' we spoke to Ray about falling back in love with her first creative passion, acting ...
Champion is available to watch on BBC iPlayer now. Coming soon to Netflix

London-born Dani Moseley has built a brilliant career on stage, screen & in the booth with recent credits including Everything I Know About Love (BBC), Shadow Gambit & The Cursed Crew (video game) and Straight Line Crazy at the BRIDGE THEATRE. Set to appear in Daniel Kaluuya’s upcoming feature The Kitchen on Netflix, Dani's latest gig is in the 5 star rated new series Dreaming Whilst Black.
Playing Amy, in Adjani Salmon's and reprising her role when it got picked up by A24 & BBC, Dani's dedication to the industry is about to be rewarded with this scene stealing role ...
We spoke to her to get into the highs and lows of her career and the celebration of Dreaming Whilst Black ...
Dreaming Whilst Black is available now on BBC iPlayer

After debuting on ITVX, Riches is coming to ITV1 Friday 1st July.
Written and part directed by Abby Ajayi, whose experience includes working on Shonda Rhimes' How to Get Away With Murder, Riches tells the story of the complicated Richards family, who for over twenty years, their hair and cosmetics empire, Flair & Glory, has dominated the hair and beauty scene. When Stephen the family's patriarch unexpectedly dies, Stephen’s second wife, Claudia, fully expects that their adult children Alesha, Gus and Wanda will inherit the business but when Stephen’s will bequeaths the controlling interest in the business to Nina and Simon, the children of his first marriage, the scene is set for a messy showdown with both factions of the family vying for control.
We caught up with some of the cast to discuss the significance of such a series being made in the UK about an affluent black family ...