5 Years of GD4YA

This year is a special one for me with several anniversaries, including 20 years of my Drumz Of The South project and 5 years of GD4YA.
GD4YA, the record label founded by Sam Levo, is dedicated to releasing the authentic sounds of South London via artists like Benny Ill, Karma, Yaw Evans and El-B. The label draws inspiration from the rich musical heritage of the area, particularly the dark garage and early dubstep scenes that emerged from places like Streatham and Croydon.

Documentary, Music PhotographyGeorgina Cook18 September 2024South London, London, GD4YA, music, record label, labels, landscapes, cityscapes, environment, environmental photographer

All of my GD4YA record label photography so far!

I just LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing my photography transformed into the record labels for GD4YA’s releases! Putting them together like this, you can really see what the art direction is all about! The photos are fairly close to those seen in my original Drumz of the South series which wasn’t just about dance-floors & DJs but the environment & the streets I walked around or that the music came from.

PhotographyGeorgina Cook2 November 2020record labels, records, vinyl, GD4YA, Garage, Wen, Throwing Snow, El-B, Benny Ill, sw2, landscapes, cityscapes, London, art direction, creative director, architecture, roads, Lambeth, Croydon, Penge, Karma, musicComment

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