Hip Hop Raised Me

Most fans have an overview of their favourite artists. Cultural curators have an overview of artists, their music, how it works, connects with fans, and play a pivotal roll in taking an artist’s music to a bigger audience. Tuma Basa is the Director of Black Music and Culture at YouTube. Prior to this he created the Rap Caviar playlist at Spotify, and previously worked at MTV and BET. As a Cultural Curator Tuma has moved with the times and moved the digital needle. His perspective on where things are and where things are going is unrivalled. DJ Semtex caught up with Tuma for the latest episode of the ‘Hip Hop Raised Me’ podcast.

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Peter Rosenberg is more than a DJ, he is an acclaimed cultural curator who broadcasts live from New York everyday. He co-hosts a breakfast show and presents the 'Real Late' Rap show every Sunday evening on Hot 97. It's safe to say that he is one of the founding fathers of podcasting within the Hip Hop genre. Together with Cipha Sound they were ahead of their time with their collaborative Juan Epstein podcast, and he actually helped Joe Budden launch his career within the podcast space. DJ Semtex caught up with Peter Rosenberg to talk Beats, Rhymes, life, and much more on the latest episode of the Hip Hop Raised Me podcast.

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Killy is a self made artist, and one of the most streamed young rappers to emerge from Toronto, Canada. On the eve of the release of his latest project, ‘Killstreak 2’, DJ Semtex caught up with him to talk about his journey so far.

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Every now and then a new artist emerges, catches a vibe and blows up beyond all expectations. Straight out of South Memphis Tennessee, Pooh Shiesty set the streets on fire with his debut Lil Durk collaboration 'Back in Blood'. Signed to the living legend / mogul / Trap God known as Gucci Mane, and droopping his debut mixtape 'Shiesty Season' at the start of 2021, Pooh Shiesty is on course for undeniable greatness. DJ Semtex caught up with Pooh Shiesty for the latest episode of the 'Hip Hop Raised Me' podcast.

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The Covid pandemic has changed the world, including the way that artists create and share their music. During the lockdowns many artists have evolved, adapted, and tried different ways to release music.

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Hip Hop has always been appreciated across the globe, and there has always been a presence of international rap. In 2021 the rap landscape has radically evolved, every Country has their own scene, every major city has their own breakout artists that are dominating the culture worldwide; whether it's Lil Baby from Atlanta, Drake from Toronto, Stormzy from London, Young T & Bugsey from Nottingham, or Masked Wolf from Sydney, we're living in a truly exciting time where no one really knows where the next superstar rapper will emerge from. Masked Wolf is living proof of this. Earlier this year he stormed the global charts with his smash hit 'Astronaut In The Ocean'. He says "Im just doing my thing....I've always wanted to be unique with my sound, and be my own sound", but his story is a lot deeper than that. DJ Semtex caught up with Masked Wolf to talk on the importance of staying true to yourself, religion, music of substance, mental heath, Kanye West, Eminem. and the rise of UK Drill.

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Morray is an incredible rapper / singer from North Carolina who literally started from the bottom and turned his life around. Tracks such as 'Quicksand', and 'Switched Up' have rapidly established him as one of the hottest new breakout artists of 2021, attaining noteable fans such as J Cole, and Dababy. He is at the start of his career, and from listening to his music it is clear that he is destined for greatness. DJ Semtex caught up with Morray on a pivotal moment in his life, the day his first ever mixtape 'Street Sermons' was released.

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AJ Tracey's latest album is influenced by 50 Cent's breakthrough album 'Get Rich Or Die Trying', and Michael Jordon.

Like Mike, AJ Tracey is highly inspirational; his skill is undeniable, his success is nonstop, he stays winning, but he isn't retiring anytime soon. DJ Semtex caught up with the award winning rapper / singer for another exclusive, in depth talk.

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"I want to be a friend to the people that listen to me." That is why he chose the name and you actually feel this warmth within his music. Kota The Friend is an amazing rapper from Brooklyn, New York. Just from listening to 'To Kill A Sunrise' his most recent collaborative album with Static Selectah, his highly positive, and uplifting lyricism catches you. But at the same time he is able to reflect on the pain and suffering within "the sad reality of the United States" that we witness on the news every other day.

In this episode DJ Semtex connects with Kota The Friend to discuss the passing of DMX, the need to re-imagine the US system, the deterioration of the US police, fatherhood, and loads more.

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When Princess Nokia first arrived on the scene she had her very own N.Y state of mind. She was already ahead of her time merging styles of music, existing within different scenes, directing her own videos, and in control of her own career. She was already a boss, travelling across the world, building her fanbase, and executing her own vision.

DJ Semtex caught up with Princess Nokia at a time when she is plotting the next course of her evolution, to take her artistry even further, and follow the footsteps of some of the great women that came before her. This is a highly inspiring, motivational episode with an artist who is very empowered and excited about her own future.

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