Last Friday, Goya Gumbani celebrated his debut album release 'Warlord of the Weejuns' in Sweeties with a live album playback in conversation with Harris Elliott followed by a live performance & DJ sets from Macca + Maxwell Owin + Dommy P.
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Goya Gumbani & Harris Elliott in conversation.
About Goya Gumbani
Goya Gumbani is a rapper and producer known for his unique fusion of jazz and hip-hop, delivering heartfelt lyrics that explore themes such as grief, love, and vulnerability. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he relocated to South London in his mid-teens, a move that significantly broadened his musical influences.
His music reflects a deep connection to his Guyanese and Jamaican heritage, seamlessly blending elements of hip-hop, R&B, and jazz to create a soulful sound. Gumbani's storytelling delves into personal struggles and life lessons, delivering fearless messages that resonate with listeners.
Beyond music, Gumbani has made notable contributions to the fashion industry. He has collaborated with designers such as Bianca Saunders and Nicholas Daley, and even walked for Louis Vuitton's Autumn/Winter presentation, reflecting his distinctive personal style influenced by 1980s UK reggae and his cultural heritage.
Beyond music, Gumbani has made notable contributions to the fashion industry. He has collaborated with designers such as Bianca Saunders and Nicholas Daley, and even walked for Louis Vuitton's Autumn/Winter presentation, reflecting his distinctive personal style influenced by 1980s UK reggae and his cultural heritage.
Gumbani's journey from Brooklyn to London has positioned him at the forefront of a new transatlantic wave of music, taking the sound of New York City's next generation global. His free-flowing style and innate realness continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
Goya Gumbani performing in Sweeties.
About 'Warlord of the Weejuns'
Alongside Goya's musical talents, his passion for getting dressed inspired the writing behind 'Warlord of the Weejuns'. Goya's personal style is not guided not by stylists or trends but rather from his own research and self-expression, a love for fabrics, fits, and fundamentals. The Brooklyn-born, South East London-based artist approaches Warlord of the Weejuns, his first LP on Ghostly International, after years of acclaimed self-releases with the same mentality. Rather than simply recruit beats to rap over, he's now embodied both the narrator and the conductor, developing a shared musicality with various changes in scenery, players, producers, and guests — including Fatima, lojii, Seafood Sam, Yaya Bey, and many others — outfitting his flow between London's new jazz generation and New York City's hip-hop storytelling legacy. Goya borrows the album title from a magazine headline once placed upon Miles Davis (given how well he wore the iconic Weejun loafers). Here, he channels not just that storied style from the king of cool but an artistic ingenuity and timeless sensibility, redefining his recording project with rich, full-band arrangements.
Alongside Goya's musical talents, his passion for getting dressed inspired the writing behind 'Warlord of the Weejuns'. Goya's personal style is not guided not by stylists or trends but rather from his own research and self-expression, a love for fabrics, fits, and fundamentals. The Brooklyn-born, South East London-based artist approaches Warlord of the Weejuns, his first LP on Ghostly International, after years of acclaimed self-releases with the same mentality. Rather than simply recruit beats to rap over, he's now embodied both the narrator and the conductor, developing a shared musicality with various changes in scenery, players, producers, and guests — including Fatima, lojii, Seafood Sam, Yaya Bey, and many others — outfitting his flow between London's new jazz generation and New York City's hip-hop storytelling legacy. Goya borrows the album title from a magazine headline once placed upon Miles Davis (given how well he wore the iconic Weejun loafers). Here, he channels not just that storied style from the king of cool but an artistic ingenuity and timeless sensibility, redefining his recording project with rich, full-band arrangements.
