Essa + J-Felix present: The Fifth Foundation

*“so refreshing…both contemporary and timeless”* **\- Wordplay Magazine**

**UK 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.