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I'm joined by singer/songwriter Kinnoha 

KINNOHA has received support from BBC Introducing, Headliner Magazine, iluvlive, Hoxton Radio, Pulse 88, Westside Radio, Boogaloo Radio and Oxjam Festival. She is also a brand ambassador for Almighty Lifestyle clothing and Midas Mead. KINNOHA is a vocal advocate for homelessness and supporting women & LGBTQ+ folk in the music industry to be empowered.

During the episode, we discuss

Has live music and gigs changed after Covid 

Has social media killed the radio? 

Collaborating with rappers

The importance of International Women's Day 

Kinnoha's latest single "Women Are Medicine"

+ MORE!!

You can listen and follow Kinnoha's by clicking the links below

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4TuZndFzk4U1nP6R8rBg53?si=e9n7xnmdROWGkRs5katWHg

Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/kinnoha/1263065471

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWPUawiBWp8UQBittaF-uHw

You can also follow Kinnoha by clicking the links below

Twitter - https://twitter.com/kinnoha

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kinnoha

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kinnoha

On this weeks episode, i'm joined by Artist Manager Georges Kande 

During the epsiode we discuss 

- Georges upbringing and influences 

- The transition from full time work into Music Management 

- Day to day management responsibilities 

- Artist not taking music seriously 

- Plans for 2022

Georges Kandé runs the music platform DiscoverNü, as well as managing and developing artists under its management division Nü Inc. Sound which manages artists such as HEN$HAW, Tm & Remy, YAOUNDÉBOXINGCLUB, tmdistant and vi0let, as well as DJ's and producers  Georges has been working within music for the past decade, doing everything from events management, PR, to songwriting. The first few years, between 2010-17, he was balancing a full time job with music. 

You can listen to the artist managed by Geroges below 

Hen$haw - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rolqCpWDEgzZRjM0EkC7W

TM & Remy - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PSsFPOAU0P0HJv7rYXBvh

YaoundeBoxingClub - https://open.spotify.com/track/2XyOD3rXUdyKXwJ63aqnVi

TM Distant - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BJvojHlWWAV9cbJouYPUi

Vi0let - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ZzSaEjPW9zwhYfvId1l0Q

On this weeks episode, i'm joined by  Cameroonian born singer, rapper, song writer, producer and poet JiGGS

We discuss the following topics

- Life growing up in Birmingham

- Being an independent artist 

- Learning to Mix and Master during "Trying on the fabrics of the universe"

- Latest Project - Survival and the listening partying being held in Birmingham 

JiGGS is a young, thriving artist from Birmingham who is full of potential and on the rise to a large, influential platform. Infused with music from a young age growing up on the likes of Tupac, Michael Jackson, Lil Wayne. JiGGS started making music from the age of 9 and performing publicly from age 11, taking part in talent shows and live performances in small crowds all of which led up to his first public performance with his own music at a gig organised by an influencer and compelling artist ‘Madi Saskia’, since then achieving many accolades. He would then perform at further shows later on as well as get his music featured on popular DJ mixes and BBC Radio WM; this, along with getting co-signs from established artists within the industry. JiGGS had written many songs but wrote his first official song at 14 'Foreign' which was then released on Soundcloud, shocking many and gaining an audience for the young artist. JiGGS is an artist who doesn’t conform to the generic themes of music that we hear today and instead stands out in any lane that he may step in, this is what makes JiGGS irreplaceable.

You can listen and follow JiGGS by clicking the links below

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7AYmBgvLv9Mo9t6TaxPQvA

Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/jiggs/1486106753

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JiGGSProdigy

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jiggsprodigy/?hl=en

On this weeks episode, i'm joined by Brixton born Rapper, Songwriter, Singer and Producer Genesis Elijah

We discuss the following topics

- Life growing up in London

- Being an independent artist by default 

- Recording during Covid-19 

- Latest Project None Of You Can XXXX With Me

Genesis Elijah, is a Brixton born rapper, singer, songwriter and producer who now calls Watford home. Known for his passionate delivery and gritty reality based lyrics. One of the most respected names in the UK music scene with some of the most loyal supporters worldwide. 
 Genesis Elijah has consistently wowed fans with his original and unpredictable style. Whether on the Glastonbury stage or Wembley arena is energetic performances are always captivating. Genesis Elijah has performed all over the world as well as starred in International advertising campaigns (Magners Irish Cider, Tullamore Dew Whiskey, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Roberts Speakers). He has been championed by DJs like Zane Lowe and Charlie Sloth as well as Hollywood A-listers like Ricky Gervais. His body of work includes cult classics like Jah Bless, Fathers Day and Phantom Dread Syndrome which was featured in the movie Brotherhood. 
 A versatile musician who flows effortlessly effortlessly between all genres and styles who has worked with artists from Foreign Beggars and Harry Shotta to Kele Le Roc and Matt Goss (Bros)

You can listen and follow Genesis Elijah by clicking the links below

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ykM9gwcxoplthUOlrih06?autoplay=true

Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/genesis-elijah/101903203

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAAvpWRXBFhwGCB2dh275ow

BandCamp - https://genesiselijah.bandcamp.com/

You can also follow Genesis Elijah by clicking the links below

Twitter - https://twitter.com/genesiselijah

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/genesiselijah/?hl=en

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/genesiselijahmusic

On this weeks episode, i'm joined by Birmingham singer/songwriter Martin Yates

We discuss the following topics

- Life during Covid and performing live 

- Playing at the iconic Birmingham Hare and Hounds venue 

- Latest release + Whats next for Martin

Martin Yates, a soulful singer/songwriter from the U.K brings a renewed, fresh and honest element to music that hasn’t been heard in years. Yates, a songwriter unafraid to delve into the depths of the most personal moments in his life, is an artist in a category all by himself. With just 4 singles under his belt, Martin Yates has the ability to not only bring people in by his lyrics, but also the way his voice is undeniably telling a story along with it.

At just 24, Yates is an artist not only known for his songwriting technique, but a raw performer that knows no borders in giving his audience a night to remember. With a sold out show at Birmingham’s ‘The Sunflower Lounge’ in February 2019 and a show at prestigious venue ‘O2 Academy 3 Birmingham’, Martin has honed his craft both in the studio and also live.

With 2017’s much hyped about single ‘Fire In My Heart’, Yates saw himself receiving national radio play, as well as performing up and down the country including shows at various venues around London. The single has become his most known song with his audience.

Martin Yates has created a genre all for himself, first introduced with 2019's 'Lay It On Me', followed by brand new single 'Let Your Love', Yates' only offering of 2020. Following the lead single, November 2020 saw the release of the acoustic rendition, gaining over 24,000 streams combined since November. His latest single, ‘Yesterday’, is set for release in February.

You can listen to Martin by clicking the link below

Spotify 

Apple Music

Youtube

You can also follow Martin by clicking the links below

Twitter 

Instagram

On this episode, i'm joined Classic Lono , as we discuss who would win in a Verzuz battle between Jay Z and Ye

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