The ELECTRIC COLLECTIVE

Photographer @freddiepayne

Freddie Payne is a self-taught photographer based in south London, he shot the amazing photographs of Brixton that we've used throughout our 2023 advertising campaign.

Back in 2014, Freddie found himself captivated by the old SLR camera used in the film 'City of God', and the distinctive sound it made. Intrigued, he retrieved his father's forgotten ‘70s camera from a cupboard, and started simply winding the lever and firing the shutter, just for the noise and feel.

After experimenting with his first ever roll of film, Freddie soon discovered a passion worth pursuing, honing his distinctive style on the streets of south London. Freddie’s work finds inspiration in all the eccentricities and idiosyncrasies of modern Britain, often embracing its offbeat traditions and quirks.

Today, he favours a Contax G2 camera paired with Kodak film.

Drummer @ayosalawudrums

Ayo Salawu is a drummer and composer based in London, who produced a piece of music in collaboration with Renato (see below) for our 2023 campaign inspired by Brixton's Coldharbour Lane. Most known for his work with Kokoroko and artist Oscar Jerome, his work covers the grounds of Afrobeat, Soul, Funk, Gospel, Hip-Hop, RnB, Jazz, Reggae and beyond.

Being half-Bermudian and having had multiple visits to the Island over his years, combined with growing up in Nigeria in his early childhood, sparked his interest in the drums at a very young age. This started through Church and then continued in his teen years after moving to the UK, where he was exposed to Rock, Punk, and Grime music cultures.

Spoken word poet @missyankey

Ghanaian-British South London native, Miss Yankey, is an international Poetry Slam champion and host of two of London’s best poetry nights in Brixton. Pushing spoken word to the masses her energy is unmistakable, every word she spills is carefully crafted, performed with passion, and loaded with authenticity. 

We're thrilled to have worked with her on the beautiful 'Ode To Brixton'.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.