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Recording and producing as a woman in music is still pretty nonconformist, but in the context of the Middle East, it’s a down-right act of resistance, as this week’s guest Blu Fiefer explains.

The Lebanese based artist has had to face many of the familiar challenges regarding accessing safe-spaces in which to record, being taken seriously as a female artist and forging a career in a competitive industry. But she’s also had to do this in a time of conflict, revolution and collective trauma and in a society that has told her even just being a woman following her music definitely isn’t OK.

Despite this, Blu has become one of the only female Hip Hop producers and label owners in the Middle East today. This episode will inspire you to follow your heart, take bold steps and chase meaning rather than hollow success in your music.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{0:00} Intro
{03:40} Blu Fiefer’s experience of moving from Lebanon to London to start her journey in music
{16:21} How Blu’s pursuit of a music career is an act of revolution in Lebanon
{34:16} How feeling unsafe as a woman in music led Blu to set up her own label
{52:39} The meaning behind her track “Shut Up” and a walkthrough of her creative process
{1:03:19} Her favourite part of the recording and production process
{01:08:50} Blu’s forthcoming album
{01:31:41} Episode Summary

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