June 24th 2021 show on Rinse FM featuring an Interview with South London Rapper on the rise Kam Bu , The Spotlight on Kano (16 years of his debut album ‘Home Sweet Home’), KYOH Mix: Jay-Z (25 years of ‘Reasonable Doubt’) … Plus music from Don Toliver, Shaybo, Jelani Blackman, H.E.R., Snoh Aalegra, Summer Banton, Demarco, Ariez Baby, Kojey Radical & more
Fraser T Smith Interview
With credits including Stormzy, Adele, Kano, Dave, Tinchy Stryder, Craig David & Sam Smith to name a few… Fraser T Smith is big in the game… On the release of his debut album ’12 Questions’ under his alias Future Utopia… Fraser talks to SK Vibemaker about:
The story behind his ‘Future Utopia’ project & debut album ’12 questions’
His history in music thus far
Struggling with ‘Imposter Syndrome’
Tips / Business advice for aspiring producers & more
His take on the evolution of UK MC driven culture over the last 20 years
The beginnings of his hit-making period with Tinchy Stryder
Beginnings of his working relationship with Kano
‘What’s the cost of freedom’ discussions with Former Black Panther Albert Woodfox (Of the Angola Three)
Executively producing ‘Gang Signs And Prayer’ with Stormzy
You need me man, I don’t need you
New episode of ONSITE Podcast
SK Vibemaker, Coco, DJ Illness & 3 microphones…
Things discussed:
Eating well is a form of self-respect – Reasons for eating clean
Telling someone ‘You need me man I don’t need you’
Wiley called Ed Sheeran a ‘Culture vulture’ – Is there any truth to this statement
When artists say they are retiring is it a publicity stunt & marketing?
Kano deserves some kind of award for his performance in Topboy 3
Being a ‘Regional murker’ - Struggles of UK musicians based outside of London trying to make an impact
Do Londoners over-hype their own London based artists
The one who buss with the style is the creator - Ed Sheeran influenced a generation with a particular style
Testament to a legacy - Dizzee Rascals ‘Boy in the corner’ going platinum 14 years later
Toddla T killin the production game
Is sampling old music classics a cheat code?
Kano Interview
Not much of an introduction needed… On the release of his 6th album ‘Hoodies all Summer’, Kano talks to SK Vibemaker about:
Making it to album number 6
The concise tracklist of ‘Hoodies all summer’ with 10 tracks
All of the production on the album being handled by Blue May & Jodie Milner
Resisting making the current flavour of the moment sounds
The biggest album challenge so far
Being under nominated & under awarded
Never listening to his debut album ‘Home Sweet home’ & having to relearn the lyrics.
His unreleased tracks archive & what we would potentially do with them
The role of Reggae dancehall in his career & their under-estimated lyricism
His surprising feelings toward acting
Top boy season 3
Conversations with Drake & more
Jammz Podcast
With the release of his new single ‘Who’s that girl’, East London Grime MC Jammz talks to SK Vibemaker for Urbanworld about the reception for Grime in Australia, his experience of being part of Kanos Made in the manor tour in 2016, forthcoming project ‘Underdog season 2’,plans for his label ‘I Am Grime’, radio sets vs. tours, the making of ‘Who’s that girl’ with DJ Q & more
Ghetts Interview
Ghetts talks to SK Vibemaker for Rinse TV about 10 year old Ghetto Gospel seeming like his 1st first album and standing the test of time, the naysayers when it was released, inspiring UK MCs to be more lyrical, his mindstate when he came out of jail, growing up in a Christian household/school & their views towards his music, being inspired by a certain drum & bass mc, Ghetto Vs Ghetts & more
Unlock The Podcast (EP 20)
In this episode of Unlock the Podcast, SK Vibemaker & Sarah Harrison are joined by DaVinChe and talk Davinche the record producer, songwriter and vocalist, Him working with artists like Kano, Cleo Sol and Etta Bond in their early days, How the latest project #Powers came together, Drake’s 'More Life’ compilation testimony to his ‘wave riding’ formula?, The Urban presence in this year’s Brit Award nominations, The evolution of Grime - has "UK Drill" taken over?, Aaliyah’s legacy & more
Unlock the podcast (EP 7)
In this episode of Unlock the Podcast SK Vibemaker & Sarah Harrison are joined by special guest Mikill Pane & talk about:
- Instagram biting Snapchat
- Preeing on social networks
- Frank Oceans mythical album
- Kanye Wests Ikea rejections
- The prospect of a Drake vs Eminem battle
- Skepta & Kano being nominated for a Mercury prize
- Top 5 rappers that need to be in the conversation
- Take on illegally downloading music & more
DAVINCHE INTERVIEW
With the release of ‘The VinchOnacci Project’, pioneering Grime producer Davinche talks to SK Vibemaker for Urbanworld about early Essentials crew days, business advice for upcoming producers, the making of Ps & Qs for Kano & what it did for his career, his latest project ‘The VinchOnacci Project’ & the concept behind it & more
KANO PODCAST
On the release of his 5th album, Kano talks to SK Vibemaker for Urbanworld about a re-building 2015, feeling the anticipation for a new album, quietly signing a new record deal, the making of Garage skank, Dizzee rascal nod on ‘Endz’ & more.
The album ‘Made in the manor’ is out now.