“I still can’t believe we’ve done it, built a whole space that includes everything that’s been a part of my journey. Music, soccer, youth culture, community and gaming.”
Stormzy’s day job is bringing the words and ideas scribbled in his notepad to life – and three Brit Awards show he does it very well.
Yet as we wander around the building the rapper dreamed up three years ago – he can’t believe the idea has now become a reality.
During a guided tour of #MerkyFC HQ – a state-of-the-art facility with a full-size football pitch, recording studio and gaming center – Stormzy has a huge smile on his face.
Making it there, he says, is comparable to securing a number one single or walking out on the main stage at Glastonbury.
“I just thought, ‘What did I want when I was a kid?’,” Stormzy tells BBC Sports.
#MerkyFC HQ is based in Croydon, South London – where the 30-year-old lived and grew up.
He adds: “It’s funny because, for me, sometimes, the community can be a bit cowardly. But at every stage we’ve considered that.”
#MerkyFC HQ is a joint partnership with sportswear manufacturer Adidas – for which the musician is a brand ambassador.
This space is primarily aimed at teenagers and young adults, but is open to residents of all ages.
Credit : www.bbc.com
