“I got to a lot of festivals, but 51st State Festival is actually one of the best ones I have been too, the music is on point the vibe is on point, the music is not new, but we grew up with this music, we went clubbing with this music.” – Timothy Ogu
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After debuting last year to a packed and energetic audience, 51st State Festival has come back around this year again to demonstrate the bridge between America, UK and Caribbean house music isn’t as big as many people think.
"I never wanted to be a musician but I was surrounded by music my whole life: my dad’s a musician, my grandparents are musicians, my mom’s a singer. I’ve always had knowledge of music but it wasn’t the first thing I was drawn to."
B.E.V founder Nehmy releases his latest track "South East Love" filmed in the collective's hometown of Greenwich in South-east London. Directed by Eric Stilo.
Published for the first time: UK photographer Lloyd Pursall's entire editorial from ISSUE 04 with Khari Kamal, Ashton Gohil at AMCK Models (London), Samuel Oloyede, Emmanuel Lawal at AMCK Models (London), and Richard Edwardes.
London contributing photographer Lloyd Pursall turns his lens on Cookie wearing Nasir Mazhar & Adidas, and other pieces.

Model: Courtney Jermaine Bennett
Photography: Lloyd Pursall
Rose tee: New Love Club
Shot on location in East London.