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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.

Basak Erten


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    Episode 50: Remaining Authentic, Songwriting, and Life Outside the Limelight with Mereba

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 39:07


    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!

    Episode 49: Cultural Impact, Roc Nation and Vision with Lenny S

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 33:32


    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!

    Episode 48: Since I Have A Lover, Muted Tones and Heartwork with 6lack

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 9:24


    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.

    Episode 47: New York Times, Cultural Differences and Making Melodic Music with Lyfe Jennings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 13:19


    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.

    Episode 46: Artistry, Remaining Soulful and Fame with Jacob Banks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 39:17


    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!

    Episode 44: Slaying In Your Lane, Staying Authentic and Writing with Yomi Adegoke

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022


    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

    Episode 45: Creative Mentor Network, Sony and Supporting Young People

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 34:06


    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!

    Episode 43: Relationships, Songwriting and Live Music with Corrine Bailey-Rae

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022


    Episode 39: Personal Growth, Spirituality and Leading with Love with IYAMAH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 40:25


    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.

    Episode 41: Rap vs Poetry, Male Mental Health and Exuding Stage Presence with Louis the Hippie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 26:54


    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!

    Episode 40: Poetry, Writing for Black is King and Cultivating Growth with Yrsa Daley-Ward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 36:06


    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

    Episode 37: Spirituality and Inspiring Artistry with Anaïis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 29:26


    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..

    Episode 38: Integrating Cultures, Music Exploration and Finding Identity with Miso Extra

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 32:08


    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.

    Episode 36: Sick Love Takeover x Lucy Tun and Tallulah Syron

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 31:54


    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.

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    Episode 35: Sick Love Takeover x Maeve and Tallulah Syron

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 23:26


    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.

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    Episode 34: Halfcast Pod, DJing and Producing Content for the Culture with Chuckie Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 32:55


    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!

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    Episode 33: Community Love, Political Sentiments and Podcasting with George the Poet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 0:30


    Have you heard George's conversation with Başak?This week we have George the Poet on #TheSocial

    Episode 32: Audience Expectation, Comedy and Charting the Course with Mo Gilligan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 35:09


    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!

    Episode 31: Artistry and Representation with Ray BLK

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 27:07


    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'.

    Episode 30: Styling Beyoncé, Black is King and Iconic Looks with Zerina Akers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 31:34


    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

    Episode 29: Staying Committed to the Vision, Creativity and Business Acumen with Dunnie West

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 47:41


    Launching our Pioneers month on #TheSocial we have the US in the building!

    28: Wordsmithery, Community Building and the Poet's Process with Yomi Sode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 36:17


    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.

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    Episode 27: Identity, Representation and Growing up Carib Brit with Nick Bravette

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 25:18


    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.

    Episode 26: Female Entrepreneurship, Mentoring and Creativity with Bella Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 25:59


    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!

    Episode 25: Community, Curation and Repping Hackney with The Silhouettes Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 27:38


    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!

    Episode 24: Peng Black Girls, Family Ties and What Self Care Looks Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 16:22


    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⚡️

    Episode 23: Creative Process, Finding Your Voice and Being Your Own Boss with Shaé Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 36:40


    Episode 22: The Grammy's, Manifestation and the Musical Process with Tiana Major9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 16:44


    On this week's episode of #TheSocial

    Episode 21: Authenticity, Fan Love and Sisterhood with The Receipts Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 36:35


    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.

    Episode 20: Digital Dating, Flirting and Connection with Paul C Brunson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 48:34


    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.

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    Episode 19: Wifey Life, Music and Mental Health with Jack Fowler

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 37:46


    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!

    #TheSocial Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 1:59


    What is the #TheSocial all about?Listen to this teaser snippet to find out now!

    Episode 18: Diving Deep, Fame and Artistry with Lianne La Havas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 29:24


    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'.

    Episode 17: Creativity, Top Boy and Drake with Ashley Walters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 38:14


    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.

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    Episode 13: Music Management, NYC, and Legacy with Hovain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 25:21


    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.

    Episode 16: Social Activism, Human Rights and Purpose with Ilwad Elman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 31:16


    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.

    Episode 15: Producer Takeover with Basak!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 18:39


    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!

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    Episode 14: Safe Spaces, Identity and 'Being Too Much' with Diana Patient

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 20:49


    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!

    Episode 12: Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Kindness with Pip Jamieson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 29:17


    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.

    Episode 11: The Female Rap Game and Musical Inspiration with Tia Corine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 25:33


    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.

    Episode 10: Jay Z, Legacy and Iconic Moments with Jonathan Mannion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 48:57


    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!

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    Episode 9: Words, Connection and Meaning with Joél Leon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 87:40


    Basak sits down with writer, poet, and influencer Joel Leon, to talk through all things words, art, and fatherhood, the second time around.

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    Episode 8: Freedom, Balance, and Heartwork with André Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 30:53


    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.

    Episode 7: Content Creation and Female Empowerment with Azeema Mag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 19:34


    Basak sits down with the ladies from Azeema Mag, talking about publishing, content creation, and empowering each other as women.

    Episode 6: Poetry, Expression and Design with Rich BLK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 44:51


    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.

    Episode 5: Music and Creativity with Gautiyé

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 20:48


    Basak sits down with Parisian artist Gautiyé, to discuss all things music discovery, nightlife, and his creative process.

    Episode 4: Motherhood and Self-Care with Chaneen Saliee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 24:44


    Basak sits down with Momfluencer and self-care advocate Chaneen Saliee for a spiritual, connected conversation around motherhood and identity!

    Episode 3: Creativity and Living Wild with EARTHGANG

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 40:57


    Basak sits down with global rap duo Earthgang to chat through all things creativity, stardom, and what their artistic process looks like!

    Episode 2 : Race in the Workplace and Harnessing your Female Power with Uzma Mohamedali

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 26:39


    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.

    Epiosode 1: Social Activism, Statements and Design with EJDER, Bruno Gabriel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 22:45


    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.

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