‘Camden’ Calling: Dua Lipa Takes Viewers to One of Music’s Most Prolific Neighborhoods in new Hulu Series
Imagine hanging out in the same neighborhood as Dua Lipa, Oasis, Amy Winehouse, Nile Rodgers and even Coldplay.
In Camden, a four-part docuseries premiering on Hulu May 29th, Dua Lipa takes viewers on a trip through the London borough, where she and other artists describe how they were influenced by the music scene there.
Camden, called “London’s beating heart of music” in Hulu’s show description, is “so full of life and music,” Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says in the trailer. Oasis co-founder and High Flying Birds frontman Noel Gallagher concurs, saying “It’s got a heartbeat, it’s got a vibe, it’s got an energy to it.”
Camden, executive-produced by Dua Lipa, “reveals the untold stories of how the lives and careers of some of the world’s most iconic artists were influenced by this corner of the city. Through archive footage, observational filming and interviews, {it} will explore Camden’s rich history. Hearing from world renowned musicians as they relive their Camden experiences; from their very first gigs to sell-out concerts, the highs and lows of nights out and a youth spent discovering music,” according to the show’s official description.
“There’s so much legacy here,” Dua says in the trailer of the place she says has a vibe of “radical acceptance,” as the Roots drummer Questlove adds, “It’s the place where stars are born.” Camden was directed by Asif Kapadia, who directed the 2015 documentary Amy, and features contributions from Mark Ronson, Little Simz, Carl Cox, Madness, Boy George, the Roots’ Questlove, Yungblud, Black Eyed Peas, Public Enemy’s Chuck D and more.