A Mercury-nominated rapper reinvents his grief-soaked album in a cathedral of sound.
in celebration of the release of his critically lauded, mercury prize nominated album “hugo”, revered wordsmith loyle carner reinterpreted the record for a very special live performance at the esteemed royal albert hall in october 2023
Direction
Milo Blake captures raw vulnerability in vast space.
Score
Live strings and jazz transform hip-hop into something orchestral.
Acting
Loyle's unguarded stage presence—no persona, just person.
Director
Milo Blake
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Royal Albert Hall's history as a classical venue makes this a statement: Black British artistry claiming space historically denied. Loyle's South London crew performing where Elgar once stood is the point.
The 'hugo' album title references his ADHD diagnosis at age seven—this live reimagining was filmed on World Mental Health Day 2023, absolutely not accidental.
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