A Night For The Mandem is a special show dedicated to the conversation surrounding men's mental health, with a musically unconventional twist. Instead of a night full of repeated talking points surrounding its importance, A Night for the Mandem offers a honest, brilliant and vulnerable display of manhood, how it feels being a man in today's world, and why uniting both sides proves better in moving forward than continuing expired rhetoric of gender wars and falling into the trap of maintaining patriarchal order.
With JJM and Jaebo both serving as openers for the show, they represent two sides of the same coin: challenging hetero-normative stereotypes, focusing their lyricism on vulnerability and autobiographical stories shaped by their perspectives on life, paired with razor-sharp punchlines and tongue-twisters that defy the laws of physics and the dexterity of the English language.
The show is then followed by an open cypher - a Brighton tradition that unites every rap sub-genre together (hip hop, grime, trap etc), enabling fellow rappers and singers alike to partake in an improvisational setting filled with competitive spirit, freestyles designed to test the sharpness of one's sword; displaying collaboration and the strength of the Brighton rap scene.
Ending the night, is a headline showcase from Marshall Mandiangu; with a decade's worth of history in the Brighton music scene, releasing several hits, iconic music videos, performing in landmark venues and historic achievements, this presents a unique reveal of what life is currently like as a 29-year-old disabled AuDHD person. Bridging the gap between being raised by legendary elders and welcoming the new generation; Marshall's role serves as a reminder that neurodivergence is not only an important of their identity, but that the ethos of the night is one that welcomes the Mandem of all intersectionalities.
Marshall Mandiangu is a multi-talented singer, rapper, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. With his diverse skill set and immense passion for music, he has garnered recognition as a 4-time award-nominated artist. The enigmatic musical alter egos of Marshall Mandiangu (M.Kudo the singer, CM17 Sho Sho the rapper), seamlessly combine the celestial influences of astrology with the raw emotions of love and vulnerability.
JAEBO is a South UK rapper, producer, and mentor bringing raw, emotional storytelling and creative lyricism to the stage.
JJM is a Buddhist rapper, songwriter and producer who blends introspective storytelling with spiritual lyricism and emotional delivery.
