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Grime Mix 001

5:07pm (Afro Mix) by Black Notes

Joined by Beth and Tope, Steph opens up with a about recent UK Number 1 albums (7:56). The lack of attention drawn to albums from female rappers (15:46) and the leaders who push boundaries in the UK music scene (26:47).

Opener (0:00): No Idea - Jbxnu

Closers (52:39): Can't Stop It - The KTNA, Nirvana - Skepta ft J Balvin

Joined by Beth and Tope, Steph opens up with a brief discussion about performances during lockdown 3.0 (5:23). How we deal with our favourite musicians branching off into other fields (9:03) and the steps Bashy (Ashley Thomas) and Asher D (Ashley Walters) took to becoming established actors (34:10).

Opener (0:00): Topshottas Freestyle - Potter Payper

Closers (46:55): Rukas - Lex Amor, Dupé - Azekel

Akeem joins Steph to have a discussion on how their upbringing altered their taste in music (2:13), if black musicians thrive because the talent is undeniable (20:16) and what the future could look like with more underrepresented groups filling roles within music (31:10).

Opener (0:00): Purpose - Potter Payper

Closers (43:55): Can't Stop The Clocks - Bandokay (OFB)

Joined by Soraya, a marketing whizz & friend, Steph & Tope discuss Wireless 2021 and the fallout from a male dominated line-up (5:11) and whether women need to start their own platforms (20:32)

Opener (0:00): Supersize - ShaSimone

Closers (42:10): Martyrs - Wesley Joseph | Die Young - Villz

The gang is back together for the 21st episode and kick it off with a discussion about platforms like Colors and how they bring through new artists (3:28) and how soundcloud has been left behind by the new generation of listeners (12:15). Steph come up with an idea which could potentially change the Spotify experience (21:45). Let us know if you agree with him.

Opener (1:03): Evil Eye (Colors) - Bellah

Closers (39:39): Slippery - Phabo ft DESTIN CONRAD | Plugged In - Dsavv (OFB)

Steph is joined with a special guest Dami and look into the pros and cons of being a rapper or singer (10:04), if singers have to look a certain way to get a look in (16:16) and whether songwriters deserve more credit (33:37).

Opener (2:43): Bobby & Rowdy - DC ft Knucks

Closers (40:59): After OT Bop - NSG ft BackRoad Gee | No Drama - JVCK JAMES