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🎤 BRIT Awards Wrap-Up: Did Black Music Get Its Shine? 🎤

🔥 DDG says streamers should start rapping—smart move or bad for the culture?
📝 Rap: A platform for poetry & politics, or should it stay raw & simple?

This week on OnSite, SK Vibemaker & DJ Ness break down the biggest topics in hip-hop culture.

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0:00: RIP Angie Stone

2:25: BRIT Gala

12:07: Brit Award for British Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act?

18:55: Why are particular awards voted?

21:33: Goodbye Awards Show Season

28:56: YouTubers rapping?

52:03: Anti-intellectual Rap?

1:04:48: Notorious BIG vs Drake pen game?

1:13:14: Should raps need to be explained to be understood?

1:17:45: Non rap fans denouncing rap?

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🎶 **This Week in UK Black Music!** 🎶

The scene is moving mad! The **MOBO Awards** are under scrutiny—are they still the gold standard for UK Black music? **Chip** just shut down London with a sold-out grime show, proving the culture is alive and kicking. Meanwhile, **BBK** is set to join **Drake** at Wireless, as **Skepta** announces his own “Big Smoke Festival” dates.

And across the pond? **J. Cole’s “Clouds”** just dropped, and we’ve got thoughts. **SK & Ness** break it all down—no filter, no fluff.

Tap in for real talk on the biggest moments in **UK and US Black music**. 🎧🔥

#UKMusic #Grime # GrimeSceneSaviours #GSS #HipHop #MOBOs #BigSmokeFestival #WirelessFestival

0:00: Start

4:34: Memorable Album promo campaigns?

10:42: J Cole Clouds Review

12:47: J Cole "AI" lyric

17:30: J Cole "Rent" lyric

25:09: Skepta Announces Big Smoke Fest/BBK Support Drake at Wireless

32:38: MOBO Awards Review

38:43: Questionable winners?

53:41: MOBO Performances

1:03:25: Did MOBO get it right or wrong?

1:09:05: Grime Scene Saviour Show Walkthrough

1:27:08: Does mainstream success hinder D Double E?

1:31:44: What is a grime set (If you've from USA)

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🚨 Drake Drops New Album with PartyNextDoor & Headlines Wireless Festival 2024! 🚨

Drake has been making headlines yet again! While on tour in Australia, he teamed up with PartyNextDoor to drop their highly anticipated new album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U.

But that’s not all—Drizzy just announced he’ll be headlining Wireless Festival for three nights in a row! Plus, his The Mandem announcement has the internet asking questions?

What does it all mean? SK & Ness break it all down in this week’s episode—listen now on [Spotify/Apple Podcasts/YouTube]! 🎧🔥

0:00: RIP Terror Danjah

8:53: Drake & "The Mandem"

24:11: $ome $exy $ongs 4 U Album Review

42:20: Drake on top again?

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🎤 Is Black Music Being Overlooked? Super Bowl, BRITs & Kanye West Drama!

🔥 Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: A Cultural Reset or a Letdown? One of the most talked-about performances in recent history—was it legendary or overrated?

💿 Krept & Konan Are Back! After six years, they’ve dropped Young Kingz II, a follow-up to the mixtape that changed UK rap. Did they live up to expectations?

👀 What’s Kanye West Really Up To? His latest “social experiment” is sending shockwaves across social media—genius move or career meltdown?

🏆 BRIT Awards & Black Music: Are the Nominations Missing the Mark? With awards season in full swing, we break down whether the BRITs are truly representing Black artists.

Tap in now! The debate is OnSite with SK Vibemaker & DJ Ness.

0:00: Kendrick Lamar's Half-time performance reaction.

30:36: RIP Irv Gotti

32:31: Krept & Konan Young Kingz II Review

52:57: Kanye's Social Expriment MESS!

1:15:52: BRITs 2025 Nominations

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2025 Awards Season: Impact of the Grammys, Super Bowl, BRITs & MOBOs on Hip Hop, R&B, & UK Black Music

The Grammy Awards, Super Bowl halftime show, BRIT Awards, and MOBO Awards are all happening this month— but do they still hold value for Hip Hop, R&B, and UK music artists in today’s music scene?

In this episode SK Vibemaker & DJ Ness break down the 2025 awards season, taking a closer look at how music awards are shaping or failing the future of the industry.

We cover the standout moments from the Grammys, and look into the controversies that shook this year’s ceremony.

Also, we discuss the possibility of more UK acts breaking into the Billboard Hot 100's top 10—following Central Cee's historic #9 placement.

Don't miss out on this explosive episode packed with industry insights, and expert commentary. Tune in now to OnSite with SK Vibemaker & DJ Ness.

5:50: Central Cee lands #1 in the UK & #9 on Billboard 100!

8:23: Can Dave follow up with a top 10 spot on Billboard 100?

15:33: How do we feel about Award Show Season?

26:29: Beyonce finally completes the Grammy's/ Controversial Grammy history

32:08: Doechii wins "Best Rap Album" Grammy

39:16: The return of "The Artiste"?

56:28: Kendrick Lamar wins 5 Grammy's for "Not Like Us"

1:14:12: Why did Kanye West & Bianca Censori show up to the Grammys?

1:27:31: SK & Ness Music Inbox

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This weeks OnSite Music inbox:

SK:

Shenseea - Puni Police

Jessie Reyez - GOLIATH

Doechii - Nosebleeds

DJ Ness

Strandz & Giggs - Time

Kadeem Tyrell - One Time

Digga D - Okra & Fiji

Is Central Cee UK rap’s top artist? “Can’t Rush Greatness” his debut album is finally here and the heat is on. SK & Ness return to the microphone for a deep dive breakdown.

With Central Cee trailblazing in music, the discussion also shines a light on Krept & Konan’s entrepreneurial journey and looks at UK rappers entrepreneurial endeavours or their lack of?

5:57: Deep dive review of Central Cee's highly anticipated "Can't Rush Greatness" debut album!

30:24 : What impact "CRG" album could have on the UK Rap Scene?

38:26: Aitch's "A Guy Called" diss

56:37. Krept & Konan opening a Supermarket & UK Artists Entrepreneurship

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Who’s supporting the UK Hip-Hop track “Peggy” by CeeChyna? It has caused quite a stir in UK & USA! The gang assemble to decode the noise.

SK & Ness are joined by Rachel & Kemi in the studio to kick off the year.

Conversation includes:

5:16: Labelling 2025 "The Year of Consistency" the conversation starts with an explanation for break in Podcast episodes and what can be expected this year!

8:24: Whilst discussing goals or "New Year's Resolutions" for 2025? The gang reminisce personal and industry highlights of 2024!

32:05: Are streamers the new influencers? The gang discuss Elliot Wilson's comments about streamers/influencers receiving interview opportunities ahead of conventional journalists?

49:55: Discussion moves to the content of CeeChyna's track Peggy and the outrage it seems to have caused.

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