This week–we're featuring a conversation with Walasia Shabazz AKA Allah's Reflection (FKA Miranda Jane Neidlinger) in part one of a two-part podcast. Known as one of the founding editors of Complex and a former editor of STRESS and The Source, she is also A&R of Madvillain's Madvillainy and has general managed multiple major independent record labels! In this episode she discusses being raised by parents who were both Jazz musicians, her time as an editor and writer at The Source, working wi...
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 32 min
This week we're joined for an intimate chat with one of hip hop's truly unique voices - Brooklyn based rapper/producer - Nappy Nina! Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Mango Shark About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond. Patreon: Support The Fly Fidelity Podcast by subscribing to our Patreon and unlock exc...
Jul 16, 2023•34 min
A product of the blog era and a 2009 XXL Freshman, Asher Roth was among a group of MC's making an impact at the tail-end of the 2000's. This episode we're joined by Roth for a candid conversation about reinvention, the glory days of the internet, and a forthcoming EP produced by Logic. Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Mango Shark About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authe...
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min
This week-we're dissecting the discourse of blogs and their impact between 2007-2012 when hip-hop met the internet. Collectively known as ItsTheReal, Jeff and Eric Rosenthal join us to talk about their 10-part docu-style audio series The Blog Era and remember the wild west of music distribution and discovery. ++ Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media ++ Art direction: Mango Shark ++ About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoug...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 20 min
This week on Fly Fidelity, we welcome back Slug for an enlightening and very meaningful conversation about the latest Atmosphere album–So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously. We talk about the sequential events that shaped its conceptualisation, following the flow of collaboration, being challenged by Ant, working with SA-Roc, and more! + + Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media + + Art direction: Mango Shark + + About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcas...
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This week we're featuring one of the most compelling artists today— King Vision Ultra—AKA PTP founder Geng—who makes his much anticipated second appearance on the pod. Described as a NYC story of many NYC stories, we discuss his culture-shifting latest album SHOOK WORLD and his incredible journey making it! + + Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media + + Art direction: Mango Shark + + About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thou...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 30 min
On our season finale, we get candid about the next generation and future of breakin' with special guests, including: Emma Mallam (AKA Galmal), Motion Control Dance, Rosanna Carless (AKA, Michael Glasgow (AKA Silence), Jamie Berry (AKA Flexton), and Rachel Pedley (AKA Welsh Poppy-- all of whom are members of UK breakin'. Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Lloyd Bailey Special thanks to Friendly Rich (The Tom Green Show) About: From the producers of Fly F...
May 28, 2023•1 hr 41 min
With backgrounds that have pushed the boundaries of the form in ways that few have, Lee James (AKA B-Boy Melee) and Uprock Addict members Bryce Davies (FKA Tumbleweed) and Kwam Chang (AKA Kwamikaze) have collectively been responsible for upholding a gold-standard in the art of breaking in Wales. We discuss their journeys, achievements, and unique perspectives on breakin'! Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Lloyd Bailey Special thanks to Friendly Rich (T...
May 28, 2023•1 hr 11 min
This episode, we're graced by two generations of Newbridge, namely, the co-founder of The Welsh Open B-Boy Champs - Lee Davies (FKA CLD Crazy) -and B-boy/dance coach -Tommy Boost. Truly trailblazing, Lee and Tommy have done it all, ranging from facilitating spaces for breakers in Wales to throw down and compete, to teaching and appearing in videos, and more! Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Lloyd Bailey Special thanks to Friendly Rich (The Tom Green S...
May 28, 2023•1 hr 45 min
Cardiff veteran Darren Ford (AKA 4Dee) opens up season two and discusses his incredible life and early days forging a name as a B-boy. We also talk about his pursuit of exploring other elements, becoming an MC, helping to build a scene with the legendary Underdogs, and so much more! Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Lloyd Bailey Special thanks to Friendly Rich (The Tom Green Show) About: From the producers of Fly Fidelity comes a candid and celebratory...
May 27, 2023•1 hr 45 min
We teamed up with Rob and E from The Next Movement for an in-depth conversation with AJ Suede and Televangel about their latest album 'Parthian Shots', and much more! Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media
Apr 01, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Get inside the making of a classic with our season 5 premiere! In celebration of the upcoming 30th anniversary of Cypress Hill's industry shifting BLACK SUNDAY, we discuss its creation and enduring legacy with special guests, including: Joe 'The Butcher' Nicolo, Chris Schwartz, T-Ray, and Dan Pearl. Credits: Joe 'The Butcher' Nicolo, Chris Schwartz, Todd 'T-Ray' Ray, and Daniel Pearl. Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Lloyd Bailey
Mar 12, 2023•2 hr 1 min
We're closing season one with a bonus episode featuring: Moneyshot, Parker, Alkemy, Comfort, Paul-B, DJ Cuz, and Tony Prince! Credits: Roy 'Moneyshot' Spencer, Peter 'Parker' Hall, Eughine 'Alkemy' Dunnion, Ricardo 'Comfort' Banks, Paul Bettridge, Marcus 'DJ Cuz' Wood, Jonathan 'Blade' Wrate, and Tony Prince. Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Lloyd Bailey Special thanks to Friendly Rich (The Tom Green Show) About: From the producers of Fly Fidelity com...
Feb 19, 2023•3 hr 13 min
This episode, we’re featuring TWO back-to-back conversations with art-rap royalty - Willie Green and Open Mike Eagle. We discuss and reflect on their process and releases in 2022, including ‘Aethiopes’, ‘I Told Bessie’, ‘A Tape Called Component System With The Auto Reverse’, and more!
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 52 min
This week, DMC finalist DJ Killer Tomato discusses his journey as DJ, from house parties and clubs to touring with Skinnyman and Goldie Lookin' Chain to supporting Jay-Z and Beyonce at Cardiff’s principality stadium. We also reflect on his memories competing in the DMC Championships, crafting mixtapes , teaching Charlotte Church how to deejay, and more! Credits: Tom "Killer Tomato" Clugston, Joel "Elmono" Lipman, Peter "Parker" Hall aka Neuropol, Rhys "Eggsy" Hutchings and John "Cutmaster Swift"...
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 53 min
Cardiff-born producer and award winning turntablist Keltech opens up about his career on this week's episode. Take a trip down memory lane as we discuss how he got into both deejaying and producing, collaborating with Johnny B (Xenith), being one of the first turntablists to go viral in the UK, as well as his creative insights into his craft! Credits: Jonathan "Johnny-B" Burgess, Sophie "Lil Miz" Barras, John "Cutmaster Swift" Swift, Andy Cowan(Hip Hop Connection and Terry "Rapster Tee" Cooper. ...
Jan 22, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Within hip-hop DJing and turntablism circles Joel Lipman is a legend of epic proportions. DJ, producer, record-maker, Joel’s meticulous dedication to his craft stretches back to his role as a member of the crew of DJs – Optimas Prime – under the moniker Monkey. In this intimate conversation, we discuss his come up permeating hip hop in wales as one of the most skilled scratch DJ’s and making music today as Elmono. Credits: Paul "DJ PR-1" Robles, Peter "Parker" Hall aka Neuropol, Marcus "DJ Cuz" ...
Jan 15, 2023•1 hr 26 min
This week we are featuring a chat with former member of Headcase Ladz and Goatboy—Swansea based turntablist and producer Dek Masha Slicer Man. Known as a chief pioneer of hip-hop in Wales, Slicer has uncompromisingly revolutionised the scope and sound of Welsh rap permeating the Welsh musical landscape and beyond! On this episode, we discuss his wonky and wonderful career and everything between! Credits: Dek Masha-Slicer Man, Rhys "Eggsy" Hutchings, Alfy "DJ Demo" Rossi, Andy Cowan (Hip Hop Conn...
Jan 08, 2023•2 hr 52 min
Now known as Bad Meaning Good, the iconic turntablist formerly known as DJ Excel is the next guest to join this very special episode of Hip Hop Cymru Wales. We sat down with the five time DMC finalist to discuss over three decades of experience and iconic-battles, including the DMC Championships and Vestax, as well as inventing the Twiddle Scratch/Crab scratch, and more! Credits: Miaer "Bad Meaning Good (fka DJ Excel)" Lloyd, Alfy "DJ Demo" Rossi, Richard "DJ Q-bert" Quitevis, John "Cutmaster Sw...
Jan 01, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Welcome to the first episode of Hip Hop Wales Cymru Podcast. This episode, Cardiff based DJ and producer, Jason "Jaffa" Farrell is our first honorary guest, joining us to discuss his unique journey and enduring career. Known for rocking jams during hip hop's earliest development, Jaffa leveraged his success as a local staple into a permanent position as one of Wales' most recognised DJ's today. From recording with Jive Records as one half of Just The Duce, to attempting the world record for the ...
Dec 24, 2022•3 hr 37 min
The foremost expert of his craft, Homeboy Sandman joins your host Luke Bailey on this week's episode to discuss and premier songs from his forthcoming album with Decca: Still Champion.
Nov 06, 2022•59 min
Producer L'Orange and rapper Solemn Brigham join us to discuss the creative foundations of their forthcoming album 'Marlowe 3', as well as their affinity for the people and places in UK that fuelled its making!
Oct 23, 2022•49 min
This week, two of the UK's most unique and foremost purveyors of grit and grace—Sonnyjim and The Purist —sit atop of the pod. On this episode we discuss the making of 'White Girl Wasted', collaborating with the likes of the late great MF DOOM, Madlib, and more!
Oct 09, 2022•37 min
This episode, we're joined by creative director and designer Michelle Willems to bring her distinctive visions to life in a rare and intimate conversation. From concept and art direction for photo shoots, design direction for editorial, branding, advertising, and logos—Michelle's work has spanned generations and major brands in music, television and publishing. We discuss the curation and creation of several iconic album covers, including: De La Soul's 'Stakes Is High', Big L's 'Lifestylez Ov Da...
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 38 min
This week, the enigmatic Billy Woods pulls back the curtain on his Preservation helmed opus–'Aethiopes'–and–gets candid about its creation. Raw, passionate, poetic and urgent: We dissect his most ambitious LP to date for a fascinating one-on-one chat!
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 4 min
We're celebrating the enduring legacy of the house that DJ Muggs built and looking back on thirty years of Soul Assassins—with producer and host of Shade-45's Soul Assassins Radio—Ernesto "Ern Dog" Medina
Jul 24, 2022•1 hr 11 min
This week we're joined by the generationally respected King Vision Ultra (Geng) for an extended edition of the pod. Producer, DJ, visual designer, archivist and teacher—we discuss his journey and the enduring legacy of PTP!
Jul 10, 2022•2 hr 49 min
We're celebrating twenty years of David Simon’s original and uncompromising look into corruption and policing in Baltimore, The Wire. This week, we're joined by director Ernest Dickerson to discuss the lasting legacy and impact of HBO’s ground-breaking crime show with special guests: Skyzoo, A$AP Ant, Kam Thandi (808 Crate Podcast), Dylan Green (Reel Notes, Pitchfork), Kennith B. Inge (Dead End Hip Hop), DJ Alkemy and Skarr Akbar! (WARNING: Contains spoilers)
Jun 26, 2022•1 hr 49 min
We're joined by the garden state gargoyle Fatboi Sharif (+ Wavy Bagels) to chronicle the making of his dystopian and disruptive Cyber City Society EP with LoneSword. We also discuss the influence of cults, colours and Cronenberg in this very special season four premiere!
Jun 19, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Defcee is many things— an artist, a technically adept MC, a writer's writer, a teacher, a father, and co-facilitator of Emcee Wreckshop. Fresh from his acclaimed 'For All Debts Public and Private' with BoatHouse, he joins us to unpack his process and discuss his incredible career and everything between on our FIFTIETH episode!
May 29, 2022•1 hr 27 min
