Diamonds In The Rough

Mads sat down with Hyphen to discuss his journey so far, from working in finance to rapping on stage at Reading and Leeds festival. Hyphen has been recognised by BBC Introducing and BBC Futuresounds 2020. Find him on Instagram @thisishyphen

On the 4th epsiode we are joined by R.A.E (Rising Above Everything), a rapper/singer and songwriter from South East London. R.A.E tells us how her sound is influenced by 90's artists with a British twist. We talk about how her music was not immediately understood by the public and she faced criticism on social media but was celebrated by artists from Dave to Timbaland.Follow R.A.E. on Instagram: @itsr_a_e

R.A.E (Rising Above Everything) is a rapper/singer and songwriter from South East London. R.A.E tells us how her sound was influenced by 90's artists with a British twist. We talk about how her music was not immediately understood by the public but celebrated by artists from Dave to Timberland. Follow: Instagram

London rapper Fred Fredas explains the subtle racism experienced UK & how he portrays this by telling his story as a black man through his music. Fred reveals the challenges artists face and the importance of not putting your self-worth in others hands.Follow Fred Fredas on Instagram: www.instagram.com/fredfredas

London lyricalist DeeWain chats to us about releasing projects consistently, enjoying life and the importance of celebrating black women. Follow DeeWain on Instagram: www.instagram.com/DeeWain33

LA based rapper Farrah Fawx talks us through the songs that have shaped her, and gives her best advice as an artist hopping between the US & the UK. Follow Farrah Fawx on Instagram: www.instagram.com/farrahfawx