The Silhouettes Project ft: Jords - Ends On My Back (Official Video)
One of the most important cultural collectives in the UK right now, The Silhouettes Project recruits revered London talent Jords for “Ends On My Back” - the second single taken from their highly-anticipated forthcoming second album The Silhouettes Project Vol. 2.
Having made their mark after the release of their incendiary debut project showcasing breakout UK stars ENNY, Kofi Stone, Lex Amor and more, the Hackney-based collective returns to the ether with their explosive rap cut “Ends On My Back”. With sleek, heavy-set basslines and jazzy brass touches, the sharpened sound waves serve as a canvas for South London lyricist Jords to flaunt his dextrous wordplay and unshakable cadence. Paired with production finesse from affiliate Srigala, the duo displays an electric synergy that embodies their mantra of authentic collaboration and an elevated approach that inspires young artists to follow their creative journeys.
Speaking on the collaboration, Jords mentions: “It’s an honour to be a part of The Silhouettes Project, there’s a scene building here and collaboration is a key part of the process. To be able to do it whilst making bangers makes it even more fun.”
With a clear desire to create music with true impact while spotlighting the diverse stories being told across London’s underground, The Silhouettes Project is creating a thriving ecosystem on its own terms. Formed in 2018 by Asher Korner (Asher Kosher) and Jaden Osei-Bonsu (Eerf Evil), the collective has become a vital new space for artists to connect and create, touching on community, alternative industry structures, the grassroots hip-hop scene and raising top-level talent across the creative arts. Finding refuge at the ROOT 73 Studio, the group represents community engagement at the highest level while exploring a new industry model that allows them to reinvest funding into apprenticeship schemes for local talents. With a true artist equality ethos, each artist on the project takes an equal split of royalties, no matter their size – a truly ground-breaking financial model that values input rather than output.
Embodying the importance of collaborative spaces, ROOT 73 was founded in 2015 as a non-profit arts organisation and industry-standard recording studio nestled within the infamous Total Refreshments Centre in Hackney. The space opened doors for artists including breakout star ENNY and underground pioneer MANIK MC, allowing emerging talent access to high-quality equipment and a free-flowing environment to write, record and collaborate with like-minded people across the creative arts.
Utilising money earned to support the next generation of youth in music, ROOT 73 funds an apprenticeship scheme called From The Ground Up, which has grown into a fully-fledged development hub for young people to learn skills in artist management, marketing, event curation as well as free studio access to develop their musical talents. A sustainable infrastructure that feeds directly back into the community, The Silhouettes Project stand as a testament to the power of collective determination and will continue to disrupt the music industry’s major label setup, beckoning new talent across the city.