In The Trap Podcast

Sarah Harrison

Podcast by Sarah Harrison

  1. 06/25/2020

    In The Trap Podcast | EP 5: SK Vibemaker

    Music Collector & Commentator, DJ, Interviewer, Podcast and Radio Presenter joins Sarah Harrison, In The Trap Podcast to tell his story: • Grandfather was a pioneering Soul DJ between 70s-90s, rubbing shoulders with elites, including Royalty and iconic Entertainers • Developed a love for Music in secondary school, MC’ing in corridors and intrigued by peers with DJ decks • Inspirations ranging from Redman to Shabba Ranx to Skibbadee to Shy FX to Funk Flex • Immersed in a multitude of genres - Reggae/Dancehall, Jungle, Drum’nBass, Garage, Grime, US & UK Hip-Hop • Started in a 6 person crew named ’Shotta Krew’, hence the abbreviation that lived on, SK! • Worked at the BBC with Tim Westwood’s production company which he fled following a major car incident • Various (pirate) radio stints - Heat FM, Mystic Radio, Deja Vu, Pyro, Rinse FM • Amassed a photo album to envy! • Was part of a Mixtape movement that shaped UK underground music culture with names like Meridien Bloodline (Skepta) and Sincere (Fredo, Stay Flee Get Lizzy) • Spent 10 years as the host of the Urban World Podcast • The consistency in his work output defining a true creative vs. fake influence • Interesting interactions with Eminem, Wu-Tang, Quavo (Migos) and Guru (Gang Starr) • The emancipation of his character starting during The Chronicles DVD era of 2004, recording 60 hours of interviews • Podcast outlet 'On overtaking Radio Follow, Subscribe and drop me a line! www.twitter.com/imSarahHarrison www.instagram.com/imsarahharrison www.facebook.com/imsarahharrison www.youtube.com/imsarahharrison

    In The Trap Podcast | EP 5: SK Vibemaker
  2. 06/06/2020

    In The Trap Podcast | EP 3: Monti Washington

    Actor, Writer, Model and Motivational Speaker Monti Washington, joins Sarah Harrison, In The Trap Podcast to tell his story: • Growing up in the foster care system • Defying the "black person from the hood” stereotype by finishing college • Staying in a homeless shelter as a college graduate in pursuit of his acting dreams in LA • Mastering becoming an expert in who he is; knowing himself first before playing another character • Admiring the level of training in British actors and the appreciation for the craft • The concept of not looking like our story • Constant reminders of the struggle that heightens the highs and prevents complacency • Positive black male representation in movie roles • Dreams of being the lead protagonist in a series • Progress being a process; perseverance is a cheat code for life • Racial injustice in America is fuelled by the brainwashing of the media portrayal the criminal narrative • Recalling an Uber ride interaction with a white woman driver • The George Floyd fuelling a worldwide stand against Racism • The positive change of worldwide protests and counting the wins in the midst of “feed fatigue” • His experiences outside the US, London specifically having different cultural communities • Fan of UK Rap Follow, Subscribe and come say hi! www.twitter.com/imSarahHarrison www.instagram.com/imsarahharrison www.facebook.com/imsarahharrison www.youtube.com/imsarahharrison

    In The Trap Podcast | EP 3: Monti Washington
  3. 05/28/2020

    In The Trap Podcast | EP 2: Navjosh

    Founder of HipHop-N-More Blogging Website, Journalist, Music Consultant and Executive Producer Navjosh joins Sarah Harrison, In The Trap Podcast to tell his story: • Falling in love with Hip-Hop through being a Percussionist then exploring the story behind the genre • Career shifting from hopes of Pro Golf to Law studies • Setting up the HipHop-N-More blog website, navigating through its growth and learning (tech skills and secrets) on the job, from Ad Marketing to SEO • The balance between headline grabbing stories vs. thirsty click baits in the Media space • Having a knack for digging up hidden gems/exclusives • The impact of (third-party) Social Media platforms on revenue • The function of blog “leaks” solicited by Record Labels as marketing strategy • Putting on Artists in their early stages, discovering huge artists like Russ, Ty Dolla Sign and August Alsina (whom he presented his first mixtape for, hosted by Greg Street • Passing on Lil Uzi Vert when DJ Drama brought him to his attention! • A gripe with TDE over early reveal of good kid mad city album cover + track-list • Mutual respect with other Media figures of integrity like Elliott Wilson • His native culture intertwining strongly with Hip-Hop, with producers like Timbaland and Dr. Dre drawing heavy influence • Turning down website acquisitions (i.e. staying independent) • Projects for blogs in the current and future ecosystem Follow, Subscribe and come say hi! www.twitter.com/imSarahHarrison www.instagram.com/imsarahharrison www.facebook.com/imsarahharrison www.youtube.com/imsarahharrison

    In The Trap Podcast | EP 2: Navjosh

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