Some moments make you pause and really take in how far you’ve come.
Being featured in Issue #1 of Rap Central Station – a hip hop culture magazine curated by Chuck D – is one of those moments for me. It’s not just another post or online mention. It’s print. It’s permanent and my own work features inside.
As a Brighton-based artist and designer, my work has always been rooted in visual storytelling and cultural influence. Hip hop, in particular, has long shaped how I see the world …from album covers and graffiti to fashion and community. So to have my art featured within a publication that exists to document and respect that culture doesn’t feel like a coincidence.
This feature is made even more meaningful by being presented alongside creatives and cultural figures I deeply respect… including fellow mADurgency artist Andy Katz, legendary photographer David Corio, and Mike of ChipShop, Brixton. Sharing space with contributors who have each helped shape the cultural language of the scene adds a level of significance I don’t take lightly.
In other spreads within the same issue, the magazine also celebrates some of the artists who built hip hop’s foundation – including Public Enemy, Grandmaster Flash, Cypress Hill, Mix Master Mike, Big Daddy Kane, Monie Love and more. Being featured in a publication that documents both pioneers and present-day creatives places this moment in a much bigger picture.
The magazine doesn’t just showcase work, it archives culture. It treats creative output as history-in-the-making rather than fleeting content, and that perspective is something I respect deeply.
Like many creatives, much of my work happens quietly – late nights, self-doubt, editing, reworking, and building without much outside recognition. To see it printed, curated, and valued by a publication that understands culture rather than trends is genuinely encouraging.
I’m grateful to everyone at Rap Central Station for the platform, and to Chuck D for continuing to build spaces that honour the culture properly.
This feature will always mark an important moment in my journey.
If you’re building quietly, creating without a crowd yet > keep going. Sometimes the wins you don’t expect are the ones that matter most.
Thank you for reading,
Madina
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