Tosin Makinde

Editorial

Long-form work that advances the conversation.

Features, op-eds, tributes, and a published book — all at the intersection of sport, music, identity, and culture.

Featured Work

Are We Allowed to Just Dream?

Co-authored and published in 2024 — a book that asks what it means to dream big when the world tells you not to. Featured in Hypebeast, it sits at the intersection of sport, identity, and aspiration.

Co-authored · 2024 · Featured in Hypebeast

Are We Allowed to Just Dream — book cover

Selected Pieces

Book (Co-authored)

2024

Self-published · Featured in Hypebeast

Are We Allowed to Just Dream?

A book exploring the intersection of sport, identity, and aspiration — what it means to dream big when the world tells you not to.

Cultural Editorial

2026

UnitedMasters

D'Angelo — A Tribute

A tribute written upon the passing of D'Angelo, exploring his legacy at the intersection of soul, vulnerability, and Black artistry.

Editorial

2026

UnitedMasters

Wale — Album Review & Artistic Longevity

A deep dive into Wale's latest album and what his career arc says about consistency, culture, and independent artistry.

Cultural Feature

2026

UnitedMasters

The History of Grime

A history of grime music — from Bow to global stages — tracing how a genre born in East London changed the world.

Op-Ed

2026

UnitedMasters

Independent Artist Empowerment

On what it takes, and what it means, for independent artists to own their voice and their business in 2026.

Brand Narrative

2025

UnitedMasters × Mastercard × McLaren F1

The Sound of Victory — Case Study

How championship telemetry data became music — the story behind the collaboration with Le Twins and McLaren F1.

Published Work & Visuals