Hip Hop Raised Me

Hip Hop was built on the art of sampling. From Jay-z and Nas to Kendrick and Cole; most rappers got their biggest breakthrough moment by releasing tracks that sampled records from the past. After years of patiently waiting to establish herself, Fousheé literally threw herself in the deep end, climbed her mountain, and cracked the code. She took a chance, reversed tradition, and was able to introduce her sound to the world. DJ Semtex caught up with Fousheé to find out how she did it.

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Brooklyn, New York is the home of Hip Hop icons such as Jay-z, and The Notorious B.I.G. It is a borough within the home of Hip Hop that constantly set styles and trends worldwide such as the current BK Drill movement, which is heavily influenced by the UK Drill sound. Fivio Foriegn is at the forefront of this movement, and DJ Semtex caught up with him to see where he's taking it.

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Some of the hottest artists in the world are emerging from West Africa. The recent Grammy wins by Burna Boy and Wizkid will only inspire a new generation of Nigerian artists, and put the spotlight on the Afro fusion genres. Ice Prince describes himself as an Afrobeats Hip Hop artist. He was one of the first Nigerian artists to fuse Afrobeats with Rap, and take the sound worldwide. In this episode of the 'Hip Hop Raised Me' podcast, DJ Semtex connects with Ice Prince to discuss his new partnership with 300 entertainment in the US, the home of Hip Hop heavyweights such as Young Thug, Gunna, Megan Thee Stallion, and a team that will take Ice Prince's sound even further.

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Straight out of Memphis Tennese, Duke Deuce is one of the hottest artists to emerge from the South. 

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Ghetts is a pioneering Grime artist, one of the hardest. A highly revered MCs MC doing a lot of great things, and it's clear that 2021 is shaping up to be his year. DJ Semtex caught up with the self confessed 'analyst of music', to talk about his new album 'Conflict of Interest', working with Ed Sheeran, Skepta, Stormzy, the Hip Hop artists that inspired his journey, and loads more.

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It's just over a year since we lost Pop Smoke, and he is deeply missed by his family, friends, and fans. He was an amazing prolific artist who was destined to do some incredible things. Born and raised in Brooklyn, the spirit of that classic New York Hip Hop feeling permeated throughout his music. He was immediately embraced, respected, and revered across the world, especially in cities such as London, Paris, and Sydney. From the very start of his career he was bridging cultures, and pushing boundaries. Sharing his journey with new artists and producers, whilst at the same time evolving the art-form. For this episode of the 'Hip Hop Raised Me' podcast DJ Semtex felt it was his duty to do something special to celebrate his artistry. To do something for his fans, to try and provide a deeper insight into the life and times of Pop Smoke.

From the Clipse to Kanye West, Steven Victor has worked with some of the greatest artists of our time. When he signed Pop Smoke to his 'Victor Victor' label, there was no doubt that Pop Smoke was going to have an illustrious career. But most people don't realise the extent of the journey that was taken. The depth of their working relationship, the events that led to Pop's ascension as an artist; the planning, attention to deal, the creative process, and the relentless persistence to pursue their shared vision. The meeting of Pop Smoke and Steven Victor was life changing for both artist and exec. They inspired each other, together they both evolved, and levelled up for the greater good of music and culture. It was an exemplary journey that every artist and label exec should strive to share. This is a very special episode, an incredible behind the scenes insight into the ascension of a legend. Rest in power Bashar Barakah Jackson aka Pop Smoke. His music and influence will forever shake the world.

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JPEGMAFIA is rapper / singer / producer who strays from normality. He has his own style, his own lane, and embraces his 'weirdness'.

Before his latest project 'EP2!' dropped, DJ Semtex connected with JPEGMAFIA to talk about his work with James Blake, the importance of MF Doom, the skulduggery of politics, the death of Rock n Roll, and loads more.

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He's one of the hottest up and coming artists straight out of Crown Heights, Brooklyn New York. J.I. the Prince of NY is a 20 year old rapper / singer / songwriter who first appeared on the scene at the age of 15 via Jermaine Dupri's show 'The Rap Game'.  Several mixtapes and EP's later his sound is starting pop off across the US, and the rest of the world. On the eve the release of the 'Hood Krisis 3'' EP, DJ Semtex connected with the Prince of NY himself.

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Brothers Eric and Jeff Rosenthal are better known as 'ItsTheReal'. These guys are known for their comedy scenes, music, and their legendary podcasts; 'A Waste Of Time', as well as the incredibly titled podcast '2 Jews and 2 Black dudes Review the Movies', which they co-host with revered rap group The Lox. Together, they break down films like 'Parasite', and 'Coco'. After making a name for themselves within the Hip Hop blog era, followed by 5 years of hard podcasting talking to guests such Cardi B, Travis Scott, Rick Ross, etc. Eric and Jeff are currently taking a breather in between seasons. This was the perfect time to catch up with 'ItsTheReal'.

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