Why Communities Matters in Music

Learn why community values motivated 'So Solid Crew' to achieve international success

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Community Connections

Emerging from London council estates, So Solid Crewe's essence was forged, bound by mutual community values that unified them with purpose. 

Hear more from artists Mega and Shabz about how their local community shaped the collective's identity.

Why community matters

Shabz shares his thoughts on why his community helped to shape the brand of So Solid and why this matters.

A solid foundation

Mega Man shares why connectedness within communities is essential to building a solid foundation.

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So Solid Crew are a group of individuals whose foundations are all rooted within strong community networks across South London. A majority of their members are from Battersea, however through family and friends each member has some form of interlink or connection to each other.

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