Franz Von, A MOBO-endorsed musician takes to the stage

Born in Jamaica, but now a central part of Sheffield’s hip-hop, afro and soundsystem culture, Franz Von is a MOBO-endorsed wordsmith, fusing rap, boom-bap and dancehall stylings with spoken word to create a distinctive blend with social commentary at the forefront. Perhaps best known as the high-octane emcee of UK jazz fusionists TC & The Groove Family and much loved afrofusion kings K.O.G. & The Zongo Brigade, 2025 sees him make a return as a solo artist, sharing his debut album ‘Take What You Want’ on Friday 20th June via Bridge The Gap.

He’s a key cog in Sheffield’s music culture, and also acts as a mentor for the city’s young musicians to help them access opportunities and hone their craft.