While working in Freetown last year I met a young musician called Rap Son and his friends, we ran around the sprawling city, up its mountainous roads, and down to the West African beaches and through the bustling market streets. It felt like an honest insight into a group of young friends growing up in Freetown, supporting one another in their attempts to break through as young artists. I knew I wanted to go back and explore that feeling amongst this group and others like it.
Part of their landmark series ‘Scenes’, The Freetown New School is a new editorial collaboration between NOWNESS and DAZED.
Reflecting on daily life, popular culture, and messages of change and positivity, the city's rap scene has gained recognition beyond the country's Atlantic coast. Featuring the music of Yung Sal, Drizilik and Rap Son.
nowness.com/series/scenes/sierra-leone-george-daniell
Starring & Music by: Yung Sal, Drizilik, Rap Son
Director: George Daniell
Cinematographer: Joel Honeywell
Colourist : Jack Mcginity
Commissioned by : Michael Lewin & Bec Evans
Fixer : Esther Kamara
Sound Design & Mix : Iain Grant
Special Thanks to : Time Based Arts
Cast: George Daniell and Joel Honeywell
Tags: documentary, filmmaker, africa, rapmusic, sierra leone, afrobeat, newmusic, minidoc, director, nowness, freetown, hiphop, dazed, premiere, travel, explore and vimeo
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