Hardcore,” Slipmatt has been a cornerstone of the dance music scene since the late ‘80s. In a recent Criminal Connection Podcast interview with Terry “Turbo” Stone, he opened up about his early days, the birth of SL2, the evolution of rave culture, and some outrageous stories from the road. From Essex Bedroom to Rain Dance […]

Jimmy Tippett Jr. was born into a world of wealth, celebrity, and danger. The son of feared gangster and professional boxer Jimmy Tippett Sr., he grew up around London’s criminal elite, surrounded by Rolex watches, mini motorbikes, and lavish parties. But behind the glamour lay a world of brutal violence, organized crime, addiction, and betrayal. […]

Arms Corleone’s journey is not your typical fitness origin story. It’s raw, it’s unfiltered, and it doesn’t pretend that muscle alone makes a man. From a free-roaming childhood in Ghana to gang entanglement in the UK, to ultimately transforming into a figure of mental and physical discipline, Arms’ story is a powerful reminder that true […]

Frank Portinari isn’t your average ex-hooligan. His story isn’t just one of fists, terraces, and testosterone-fuelled Saturdays; it’s a deeper journey through British subcultures, sectarian conflict, and personal redemption. Appearing on the James English podcast, Portinari doesn’t hold back. He speaks candidly about his time with West Ham’s Inter City Firm (ICF), his involvement with […]

The UK rave scene of the ‘90s and early 2000s wasn’t just about loud music and strobe lights — it was a cultural eruption. At the heart of that explosion stood one man whose journey from flipping burgers at McDonald’s to becoming the undisputed king of UK club promotion is now told in King of […]

When you think of Scottish crime stories, images of gritty streets, gang culture, and prison life often come to mind. But behind every headline, there’s a human story. Enter Jordan Robertson, also known as Hawaii Five — a nickname that hides a past marked by street fights, knife crime, and jail time. On the Criminal […]