Eye - 27 June 2014

From rap songs to a space for the curious

by Eye 27th June 2014

Rapping for unions

The dangers of payday loans have been highlighted in a new rap song.

The rap, called ‘We Need a Union on the Streets’, is the brainchild of Charles Bailey, a music producer and community activist.

Charles approached the Church of England after being inspired by Justin Welby: ‘When I listened to the archbishop of Canterbury speaking out about payday lenders I felt moved to do something to help his task group to reach the urban youth who are often the victims and introduce them to a much safer and ethical way of borrowing through credit unions.’