The rapper Fekky on his secret spots and the gig he wishes he'd seen
Since releasing his debut album, El Clasico, in 2017, he has worked with artists including Dr Dre and Skepta as well as launching the community initiative CC Foundation, which aims to fight youth violence and social inequality. One of its key projects is the Christmas turkey drive, in which the foundation distributes free turkeys and other food essentials to families who might otherwise struggle to afford a festive meal. It is this initiative that earned him a finalist place in the Voices to
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