Your go-to source for all things: culture, community, and connection. #TheSocial is live every Sunday 12-2pm only on The Beat London 103.6FM.
This week we have the soulful artist Mereba joining us to chat through songwriting, the magic of music and finding inspiration in crazy world.Check it out below!
Launching a special series alongside #TheSocial, EN ROUTE is our business led take on conversations around the culture. Kicking off the first episode we have Roc Nation's SVP, Lenny S with Basak. This is one you don't want to miss!
On this week's show Basak connected with ATL's finest, 6lack. Check out their conversation about the new album, and the soul work he's been doing in the meantime.
On this week's show, Basak is connecting with the legend that is Lyfe Jennings. They talk about making music that resonates, audiences across state lines and loving what you do. Check it out below.
We're taking over Refuge Worldwide's airwaves in Berlin for an extra special sit down with singer/songwriter Jacob Banks.Not one to miss!
Join Basak as she sits down with author and journalist Yomi Adegoke as they discuss her brand new children's book with Elizabeth Uviebenene, 'The Offline Diaries', living her best life on the gram
We've partnered up with @creativementornetwork to amplify their amazing mentorship program with @sonymusicuk on our airwaves..Across the month of May we'll be interviewing mentees and mentors from CMN and hearing about their previous experience working across Sony's music, publishing and gaming divisions.First up we have the lovely Sam Conley - talking about his personal and professional experiences within the world of mentoring. Tune in!
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This week with our Foundation FM x #TheSocial takeover, Basak will be talking to the talented IYAMAH, about her latest project, 'Tough Love', how her writing has evolved over time and all that she has coming up next! Check it out below.
Continuing on with ‘The Poets' segment this week we've got the multi-talented lyricist that is @louisthehippie joining us live the show! Listen in as Basak and him touch on male vulnerability, rap vs poetry and what kinds of liquor slips down real sweet!
We're launching into the new year with the crazy talented @yrsadaleyward. Tune in as the pair discussing storytelling, co-writing for @beyonce's Black Is King and producing work so close to the knuckle.Yrsa will be kicking off our January ‘The Poets' month where we will be chatting with many other incredible voices on the show. Stay tuned for more
Listen in to our very first Foundation FM x #TheSocial guest takeover as presenter Basak and artist Anaïis dive real deep! The pair explore her British & American influences, re-defining the creative process and paying homage to a new generation of leaders who have paved the way..
Listen in as presenter Basak takes over the Foundation FM airwaves and dives into conversation with Miso Extra talking through the British and Japanese influences in her music, developing her aesthetic and owning her own identity through it all.
For Part II of our Sick Love Takeover, presenter Basak is back co-hosting with Tallulah Syron from Sick Love Zine!The two connect with British Burmese musician Lucy Tun this go around as she speaks on her experience integrating different genres of music and being inspired by her future self.
For Part I of our Sick Love Takeover, presenter Basak is live co-hosting with Tallulah Syron from Sick Love Zine!Listen in as the pair speak with Caymanian singer @maevemusic, uncovering Maeve's creative thought process, the heartfelt inspirations behind her recent EP and her creative outlook on art literature & film.
This week Basak sits down with multi-faceted presenter and @noisey host Chuckie Online! Join the pair as they discuss his journey so far, why he started presenting in the first place and what his drink of choice is!
Have you heard George's conversation with Başak?This week we have George the Poet on #TheSocial
This week Basak is speaking with Mo Gilligan!Join the pair as they chat through his new book 'That Moment When', what young Mo would think of him now, and how to cut through the social media noise!
We are ending our Pioneers series with none other than RayBLK ⚡️Join Başak and Ray as they talk through her creative process, representation in the industry and upcoming album 'Proper'.
Basak is getting social with Zerina Akers this week, who is personal stylist to none other than Beyonce! A true pioneer in the creative space and an advocate for Black Owned Everything (literally), this is a conversation you don't
Launching our Pioneers month on #TheSocial we have the US in the building!
On this week's episode, Basak sits down with published author, and founder of BoxedIn, Yomi Sode. Tune in as the pair explore the power of words, the importance of safe spaces, and how life brought them both, full circle.
On this week's show, Basak sits down with Caribrit founder, Nick Bravette.Join them as they discuss what it means to see the world from a Caribbean British lens - and why sharing it, matters.
To continue on the community segment for the month, Basak is sitting down with her bestfriend, female entrepreneur Bella Rose to talk about her work in the mentoring space, as well as how she went about building her own enterprise, Mantra, entirely from scratch. With these two on the mic, this is a conversation you don't want to miss!
On this week's episode, Basak will be talking to Asher and Eerf Evil from the Silhouettes Projects about their collaborative album, creating music with substance and putting on for your community.You don't want to miss this one!
This week Basak gets social with the incredibly talented ENNY!Join the pair as they discuss ENNY's musical process, the viral hit that is Peng Black Girls and what self-care looks like for her⚡️
On this week's episode of #TheSocial
On this week's episode of #TheSocial
You know them as your online besties and go to source unfiltered advice!This week Basak sat down the beautiful ladies of The Receipts Podcast.Join as Tolly, Audrey and Milena talk about all the ways they stay authentic, when they knew they made it big, and their upcoming book, Keep the Receipts.
In a special Valentine's Day episode, we have world-renowned relationship expert Paul C Brunson joining Basak to talk through all things dating in the digital age, the art of the flirt and the importance of connection.You even get a sneak peak of what to expect on the next Celebs Go Dating: Mansion Series.
Basak sits down with Love Island's Jack Fowler this week.Join them as they discuss life after the island, Celebs Go Dating, the importance of mental health education and what Jack look for in a bae!
What is the #TheSocial all about?Listen to this teaser snippet to find out now!
Basak sits down with acclaimed artist, musician and creative Lianne La Havas this week!Tune in as they explore Lianne's journey into self, what is means to be, and her particular genre of 'Guitar n B'.
Basak gets social on this week's show with Ashley Walters aka Asher D!Tune in as the pair talk about all things character development, remaining authentic and unlikely help from a certain Canadian rapper.
The Cinematic music group label owner, manager & A&R (the list can go on) has worked with legends from the likes of Camron, Styles P, and T Pain!Listen in as he joins Basak to go through all things NYC, music management, and his many years in the game.
Ilwad Elman is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, founder of Elman Peace in Somalia, and a social activist who has garnered international recognition for her and her family's continued work on human rights.Listen in, as Basak and Ilwad delve deep into a powerful conversation about purpose, meaning, and activism.
It's a producer take over this week and this week Basak is in the hotseat!Have a listen as some fun, insightful questions come her way from Faban.The pair also wrap up 6 months of #TheSocial and talk about their resolutions as well as what's to come for 2021!
Join Basak as she connects with Too Much Of A Person founder, Diana Patient.The pair talk about the platform and why Diana felt like she had to create a space for self-identifying women and non-binary individuals.They also delve into all of the ways that women are gloriously, too much!
Basak sits down with the brilliant female CEO and founder Pip Jamieson, who founded the creative networking platform, the-dots.They discuss all things entrepreneurship, creativity, and personalized algorithms to encourage a kinder world.
Join Basak as she delves into conversation with North Carolina native, Tia Corine! They discuss what it means to be a female rapper in the game right now, as well as talk about some of Tia's musical inspirations.
Basak sits down with acclaimed curator, director, and photographer Jonathan Mannion. Listen as the pair delve deep into what it's like working with Jay Z, iconic moments, and why he is a bit like a winemaker!
Basak sits down with writer, poet, and influencer Joel Leon, to talk through all things words, art, and fatherhood, the second time around.
Basak sits down with artist and educator André Anderson to talk through all things the traditional education system, reinventing the wheel, and creating from the heart.
Basak sits down with the ladies from Azeema Mag, talking about publishing, content creation, and empowering each other as women.
Basak sits down with poet, designer, and creative Rich BLK. They speak through what 'doing the work' looks like and where they think that source energy comes from.
Basak sits down with Parisian artist Gautiyé, to discuss all things music discovery, nightlife, and his creative process.
Basak sits down with Momfluencer and self-care advocate Chaneen Saliee for a spiritual, connected conversation around motherhood and identity!
Basak sits down with global rap duo Earthgang to chat through all things creativity, stardom, and what their artistic process looks like!
Basak sits down with Comms expert Uzma Mohamedali to speak on all things race in the workplace, standing in your power and harnessing your femininity.
Basak sits down with EJDER founder, Simon Suphandagli, and photographer Bruno Gabriel to discuss the brand's beginnings, social activism, and the values they've held onto throughout their journey.