Ade Akinloba of Black Clash
" I generally feel that black-led punk rock is still kept in a stereotypical box." SS: Well, since you asked to be interviewed, I wondered if there is something you already have in mind that you want to talk about. You seem like you have things you need to get off your chest. AA: Nothing in particular. Maybe the state of black punk but that might be controversial. SS: Okay, talk about that. AA: You sure? SS: Sure, why not. AA: Okay. I generally feel that black-led punk rock is still kept in a stereotypical box. With really heavy leanings towards R&B and hip-hop influences with very little punk rock other than the gung-ho spirit really. We have a lot of trailblazers in Ramones style punk and hardcore and metal and that's still not as well represented or referred to in my personal opinion. I do feel like a lot of bands get looked over for that reason and there's way too many to name. SS: I have totally felt this way about the Afro-Punk festivals in the past, so I g