Hey! I’m Verity Raphael, AKA Rave Report: a grassroots music journalist and spray artist focusing on women's empowerment. As a music journalist, since 2019 I’ve been publishing in digital and print on world music scenes like Cambodian Techno, Brazilian Funk, Kenyan Drill, Colombian Hip Hop, and Russian Garage via my website, as well as in a one off magazine and documentary. I’ve been invited for multiple appearances at the University of Westminster as well as radio stations like Reprezent, Kool/Rinse FM and Subtle FM, and my work has been featured by DJMag, Mixmag, and Velocity Press.
I’ve also been painting graffiti art and murals since lockdown 2020, and was interviewed by Screenshot Magazine about my work championing diversity and inclusion in the scene. By hosting women's beginners workshops at legal walls, my mission is to create a safe, supportive environment to encourage as many women as possible to pick up a spray can and write something revolutionary.
1) to Learn and share
To shine a light on music communities you didn’t know existed, from locals who love their scene as much as I do.
2) to grow a community
Across the globe, challenging stereotypes and unifying cultures through a mutual love of music.
3) to provide a platform
To showcase local underground scenes and their artistry to an international audience.
