Grime & Stuff Podcast

Busy week in the UK scene! Both Steve and Tope begin exploring Nines' album - 'Crabs in a Bucket' (09:30) and the complexities of escaping the street life as a successful artist (12:17). They also reflect on mental health challenges in the creative industry (21:13), the importance of staying true to yourself, and ownership, which leads them to discuss Joe Budden v Spotify (34:00). Finally, they celebrate Frisco & BBK, Kano & Newham Talks (56:47), then discuss the backlash caused by Carnival Adele (66:20). Openers (03:13): Intro - Nines | However Do You Want It - Swarmz ft Krept & Konan, and Bandokay Closers (83:04): NIC - Nines ft Tiggs Da Author | Pain (Promise Me) - Shakka

On this episode of the #BlackNotesPodcast, Apex Steph and Tope discuss the publishing of Mummy Adenuga's book 'Endless Fortune' (7:53), what it felt like pursuing creative careers in a Nigerian household (16:34) and the usefulness of the UK education system (51:15). They wrap up debating navigating friendship groups where you're constantly left out (63:04) Opener (03:57): Still Mean - Geovarn Closers (84:44): Bait Lies - SVMI ft A1 & P1 Caps | Spaghetti - Che Lingo

A special episode for both Steph and Tope! They sit down with Producer Maniac to speak about his journey and view of the UK Scene. From why he chose producing over rapping (4:51), the decision to switch from grime to drill (10:26), the difficulties navigating the music industry (27:10), how he learnt the business side of music (41:30) and who is a 'legend' in his eyes (48:31) Opener (0:01): 8 Style II - Digdat Closers (56:33): Sweet Like Sorbet - Just Banco | Survivor Stories, Pt. 2 - Youngs Teflon | Mozambique - Ghetts (feat. Jaykae and Moonchild Sanelly)

Welcome to the Black Notes Podcast! Follow our socials to keep updated on our content: www.twitter.com/BlackNotesPod www.instagram.com/grndflruk

With a busy week in the UK Music Scene, Steph and Tope sit to discuss new music from the UK scene starting with Unknown T's debut album (10:45), Headie One x Drake's Collaboration (26:35), the widely-debated Official Afrobeats chart (44:05) and the UK scene being recognised in the Ivor Noello Awards (62:10) Steph's Opener (7:10): Rocc - Ayar Closers (81:28): Koshi - Moelogo | Eastside - Rageouz

On this episode of the #BlackNotesPodcast, Steve and Tope go through the RATED Award Nominations (15:40) commenting on who they expect to win in each category. Openers (5:22): Cut Ties - Tiana Blake | Mirrorman - Blanco Closers (74:14): Shippüden - Blanco | Lucky - Tiana Major9