Axel Arigato TALKS

Axel Arigato

Axel Arigato TALKS is an extension of the brand’s mission to build a positive platform through the power of community, inclusivity and memorable experiences. Tune in to hear host Tom Prior have insightful talks with guests who are making seismic waves in their fields.

  1. Tamera

    19/02/2024

    Tamera

    In this episode of TALKS, Tom meets Tamera, the London-based singer songwriter whose artistic introspection and silky R&B sound has been making waves on the music scene. Sitting down for a typically British breakfast at a local cafe, the pair dive deeper into her latest album ‘Lost in Translation’, not getting lost in the sauce of newfound fame and attempt to make their own duet.

    14 min
  2. Mr Eazi

    18/01/2024

    Mr Eazi

    In this episode of TALKS we meet globally renowned Afrobeats musician and entrepreneur Mr Eazi who pioneered the Banku music genre which marries Ghanian highlife with his native Nigeria’s sound. Having collaborated with the likes of Beyonce, Bad Bunny and J Balvin, his latest album ‘The Evil Genius’ is a introspective body of work that explores trust issues, unmet expectations, love and discovering what’s true to oneself.

    14 min
  3. S2 E11: Kara Marni

    18/08/2023

    S2 E11: Kara Marni

    With a fierce independent spirit, powerhouse vocals and an exciting blend of UK R&B and soul, Kara Marni joins us for the final episode of Axel Arigato Talks. Kara speaks on equal opportunities for women in music, craziest fan encounters and the process behind her very personal songwriting.

    33 min
  4. S2 E10: Shay Malt

    04/08/2023

    S2 E10: Shay Malt

    Shay Malt is the brains behind the big sweaty queer night, Adonis, that has unleashed London's fun side. With the UK’s capital facing a consistent onslaught of club closures, council pressure and growing gentrification, all of which threaten nightlife, Adonis has established a loyal community and sustained itself for years. In this episode, we discuss the story behind it and if there is such a thing as a safe space in nightlife.

    25 min
  5. S2 E9: ENNY

    20/07/2023

    S2 E9: ENNY

    Lyricist, storyteller and South London girl at heart, ENNY's impact in rap was first felt in 2020 when she released the viral hit 'Peng Black Girls' which Jorja Smith later jumped on, followed by music exploring womanhood, navigating relationships and power. On this episode, ENNY speaks about the ongoing gentrification of her beloved Thamesmead, her dating icks and how her family encouraged her artistic journey.

    21 min
  6. S2 E8: Jeshi

    22/06/2023

    S2 E8: Jeshi

    The critically acclaimed UK rapper turns the richness of British culture into swerving, genre-moulding music. His debut album Universal Credit explored working class disenfranchisement under austerity in Britain, reflecting on his upbringing in Walthamstow and how politics has a hand to play in society. In this episode, Jeshi speaks on the visual language behind his music videos, why statistics are secondary to the work and what’s in store next.

    26 min
  7. S2 E7: TYSON

    09/06/2023

    S2 E7: TYSON

    Singer, songwriter and record label co-owner TYSON was born in London to a deeply musical family - her mother Neneh Cherry and father Cameron McVey, both established artists. With a creative output ranging from stylishly soulful to experimentally boundless, the single ‘Tuesday’ was a hit and the visuals saw her flying over London on a fluffy dragon, of course. An advocate for equal opportunities, she co-founded Ladies Music Pub, a collective for gender minorities in the music industry. In this episode, TYSON speaks on how she protects her artistic lineage, the psychic abilities of a Pisces and much more.

    30 min
  8. S2 E6: Jordan Stephens

    25/05/2023

    S2 E6: Jordan Stephens

    From musician to author, poet to painter, Jordan Stephens has spent the past decade proving that he can do pretty much everything. Finding fame at the tender age of 18 as one half of chart-topping band Rizzle Kicks, Jordan reflects on how those formative years influences his solo projects, what the art of reinventing oneself creatively unlocks and the liberating affect playing a drag queen on film had on his masculinity.

    27 min
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Axel Arigato TALKS is an extension of the brand’s mission to build a positive platform through the power of community, inclusivity and memorable experiences. Tune in to hear host Tom Prior have insightful talks with guests who are making seismic waves in their fields.

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  • Creator
    Axel Arigato
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Axel Arigato
  • Show Website
    Axel Arigato TALKS