Who Influenced Me

Finally making my way back to 140 Grime Street, I've returned and this week I've linked up with the genius Young Raiden himself Jammz. Mainly speaking about the progression and DIY nature of the Grime scene. As well as: - The early stages of making music, from college and university days - Linking up with Once Upon a Grime and starting the 'I Am Grime' t-shirts - Getting into the fashion world and founding Trendsetter UK - How P Money influenced him to take music to the next level - The importance of radio sets and being a good outlet - 'Hit Then Run' being released and played at the ASAP Mob Boiler Room plus 'Keep It Simple' - From working at Apple to being the first UK Represent artist on Beats 1 on Julie's show - How he made 'It's A London Thing' - Wanting to be a known for being an MC over a producer - Touring with Kano on Made In The Manor - Warrior and Warrior 2 EP's - Entrepreneurship in Grime, with the merchandise and vinyls - Founding 'I Am Grime' label and linking up with Jack Dat - Getting into radio and hosting his own show 'I Am Grime' - Classic Radar Radio days - Past clash with Merky Ace - Balancing working life and music - Writing and acting in the 'Poet In Da Corner' show at the Royal Court Theatre - Having an international presence - touring overseas as well as his Warrior 2 tour - Grime is NOT dead - Viral moments within Grime - Forthcoming projects and releases Follow Jammz - @Jammz on Twitter & @JammzTheMyth on Instagram Chris The Capo - @ChrisTheCapo on Twitter & Instagram

This week I decided to jump on the C2C and take a trip to Uptwn and link up with the funniest and waviest rapper Charlie Mase - we spoke about - Joining PBGR and the process of making Black Market - What could make PBGR active again - What is Uptwn - Focusing on his solo career - How being an online personality and making funny viral videos - How his car crash inspired him - The process of making 'Smoke It Loud' and it being the soundtrack for Black Twitter - Balancing real life and music - Singles 'Friendbae' 'Juice' and 'Price' - Going back to Nigeria and how it influenced him music wise - How the uni and music scene worked hand in hand with each other - Reminiscing on uni days - Rapping vs singing - The frustrations of the music industry - East vs South P.S. Apologies as I had a crazy cold whilst recording so expect to hear me with the sniffles. Follow: Charlie Mase - @CharlieMase1 on Twitter and Instagram Chris The Capo - @ChrisTheCapo on Twitter and Instagram

After a sick conversation at Rinse FM, it's only right I took a trip back to The 7 and linked up with my Them Vs Us and London Livin' family under the influence of herbal essences and liquor - the creative geniuses' that are Hacko, Bonkaz, Dotty and A2. Talking about loads such as; - Hacko Doing Vibes, Purple Nights, Freestyles etc. - Dotty dropping freestyles and the process of him making his next project - The importance of performing, A2 and Hacko on the GSAP tour - Bonkaz preparing for his debut album Fame & Forgiveness - Spotify algorithms & artistry - 'Real music is coming back' - The love for R&B - How Grime has impacted and helped them nowadays - How Paid In Full played a major part in our lives - Songs of theirs that went underrated - Signed vs Independence plus music platforms controlling the industry - Forced features - Bonkaz missing the opportunity to be on 3 Wheel Ups - Battling Hitman Holla - Creative Shoreditch Bad B's - What happened with New Gen Apologies for losing some audio - but be sure to look out for the visual of the podcast on YouTube. Follow: Hacko - @HackoDoingLive on Twitter and instagram Dotty - @DottyLDN on Twitter and @Dotty_LDN on Instagram A2 - @A2Artist on Twitter and @A2_VII on Instagram Bonkaz - @Bonkaz on Twitter and @OfficialBonkaz on Instagram Chris The Capo - @ChrisTheCapo on Twitter and Instagram

After shutting down the airwaves on Rinse FM last week - I'm back to regular scheduled programming alongside the original #WhoInfluencedMe family Michs and Eman. Discussing the following; - The sudden passing of Nipsey Hussle, the legacy of his music, our favourite Nipsey tunes, his business mind and giving back to his community - The Marathon Continues - Enough of the American slang and influence in our culture - Do we overrate albums because the artists are likeable characters - Michs and Eman deceiver what they dislike on Psychodrama and Dave - The most artistic artists we have in the UK - Artistry over character - Unpopular opinions on music - Musicians saying a whole heap of 'contemporary stuff' - The return of Hustla Baby, us looking forward to what's next for J Hus - The recent Drake show and what is left for Champagne Papi to do for the UK music scene - Do concert goers invest into the artists' discography or their popular songs - Bun the Cancel Culture Follow: Eman - @EmanEchelon on Twitter and instagram Chris The Capo - @ChrisTheCapo on Twitter and Instagram

One of the most transparent, honest and deepest episodes I've done so far... I'm joined by one of the most talented MC's A Star who is well known for being one of the prominent acts within the Gospel scene. We speak about: - Being a Christian and showing his faith through his music - What led to him being born again and walking with Christ - His love for Grime music and growing up in Leytonstone - Being apart of a Grime collective with Earz - Linking up with Lionel (Mystman) and starting the duo Forever Christ - The rise and fall of the UK Gospel Grime scene - What led a lot of young people astray from Christianity - My personal walk with God - How to balance the music industry and Christianity - How married life is treating him and how he found his wife - Growing up battling sickle cell - Collaborating with D Double E and Rapid - Conversations and encounters with Ghetts and Dot Rotten - 'Born and Raised' and 'Hidden Pain' - His forthcoming album and what we should expect to hear - Views and opinions on Spac Nation and the Hope Dealers Want to give A Star a massive shout out and a BIG THANK YOU for this episode. Support his recent release 'Hidden Pain' ft. Leke https://youtu.be/gPaX0kXj_jQ Follow: A Star - @AStarMusicUK on Twitter and instagram Chris The Capo - @ChrisTheCapo on Twitter and Instagram

Following off of the success of her talk show 'Talks With Monikah Lee' - I decided to link up with the lovely Monikah Lee to discuss the beginnings of starting her event plus; - The beginning of her career, the origins of presenting - Growing up in Jamaica - The Caribbean and African culture - Maternity leave and the patriarchy within the work field - Hosting the BKChat Season One Reunion as well as presenting on Link Up TV - The pros and con's of being a black women within the creative industry - Is women empowerment a myth? - Pretty/Power privilege within the industry - Blackfishing - Juggling real life and being a public figure - Wanted to be the first Jamaican popular presenter - Industry games - Overcoming the trials and tribulations and being in her own lane of presenting - A brief talk on faith Follow: Monikah Lee - @MonikahLee on Twitter and instagram Chris The Capo - @ChrisTheCapo on Twitter and Instagram

Sticking on the subject of real life and real influences around me - I decided to link up with Mobs, Fresh, AJM and Yomz aka @RGPodTeam (Rush Goalie Podcast) to speak about what influenced them to start a football podcast as well as; - Growing up in Lewisham - the infamous gangs and stories - Secondary school - How life was like for us in Bonus Pastor - The transition of secondary school to college - What made them start and stop attending UCKG - Typical 'Jack the Lad' talk about the ladies - The lack of diversity within the football world - What needs to be changed within the football industry - What is next for 'Rush Goalie Podcast' Make sure you check out Rush Goalie Podcast every Tuesday discussing the latest news in the football world from the mandem's point of view plus banter. Follow Rush Goalie Podcast - @Rush.GoaliePod on Instagram and @Rush_Goalie_Pod on Twitter Fresh - @BossAkz on Twitter and @G6Akz on Instagram Yomz - @YomzWorld on Twitter and @Yomz100 on Instagram AJM - @AJM_FC on Twitter and @AshJMye on Instagram Mobs -@1_Mobs on Twitter and @Mobz44 on Instagram Chris The Capo - @ChrisTheCapo on Twitter and Instagram

After the sad loss of Claire Mayambala - who passed away from an accidental overdose on anti-anxiety medication I speak to two close friends Joy & Miles on how they battled with a severe case of anxiety and overcome it - which led to a change of diet and their spiritual walks. Joy talks on how the loss of a close friend, health issues, university, struggles of getting into the TV production industry led to a severe case of anxiety - as well as touching on the issues of being black within the TV world. Miles touches on how living a life on road and going to jail led to not only him dealing with anxiety but also enabled him to start a spiritual journey as a spiritual enlightened leader and healer - along with speaking on having a plant based diet and overcoming the worries and inner-fears of not being accepted. Follow Joy - @TheVybeTribe_ on Instagram and @TheVybeTribe on Twitter Miles - @HennyTing_Podcast on Instagram and email thenewagehealer@gmail.com Chris The Capo - @ChrisTheCapo on Twitter & Instagram

After a mini viral moment on Twitter and a good debate with Treble Clef and Plastician - I decided to link up with the Spartan himself Spooky Bizzle to speak about his legendary musical journey as well as the main topic 'why hasn't Grime evolved?' Plus the issues and lack of growth within the scene As well as; - Joining Slew Dem, the early days of DJ'ing and producing - The early days of Grime - from events to the infamous Rinse FM Grime ban - Why Slew Dem get overlooked when talking about legendary Grime crews - The unsung heroes in Grime - The 'Grime is Dead' periods - How Drum & Bass/Road Rap/Funky House overtook Grime - The Grime resurgence in 2013 - How nostalgia has held Grime back and boxed the genre - Grime needing to take the blueprint of Pop and being diverse with the context - Why are Grime MC's so limited - How the likes of Stormzy, Skepta and AJ Tracey have the right formula that Grime MC's should duplicate - The different sub-genres within Grime - Passas in Grime - When did Grime lose the core street audience - Drill is what Grime was Follow Spooky Bizzle - @SpartanSpooky on Twitter & Instagram Chris The Capo - @ChrisTheCapo on Twitter & Instagram

After a brief hiccup, we're back to regular scheduled programming alongside the partner in crime, 2/3 of Played In Full Pod - Big Scuwop Scully. We dedicate this episode to the Legend Cadet who sadly passed away last Saturday (9th February). Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. We talk about - What has happened with Played In Full? - Bun the Cancel Culture - big up Sherelle and Riz Lateef - Cadet's legacy, evolving with the scene, his character and this being set to be his breakthrough year - Could Grime be considered as an immature genre? - Do people care about specific artists in Grime or the genre as a whole - Have Grime MC's boxed themselves with their lack of growth or maturity? - Why do MC's lack versatility compared to artists from other genres? - Find Scully a wavy church and get Chris some big back Peng YouTube shawtys Follow Scully - @IsThatScully on Twitter & Instagram Chris The Capo - @ChrisTheCapo on Twitter & Instagram

After the LONGEST hiatus... #WhoInfluencedMe is BACK!!! Coming back to the podcast scene with a BIG BANG alongside West London's finest MC/BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Big Zuu We talk about: - The beginning stages of making music - Connecting with the likes of Novelist, Merky Ace at the early stages of his career - Dropping out of university to focus on music - The importance of radio sets - The origin of MTP, original members and future plans for MTP - Being related to AJ Tracey and breaking off to focus on himself - UK Rap/Drill freestyles vs Grime freestyles - Grime being the essence and core of how UK music has blown - Starting The Joints Show on Radar - Presenting on BBC Radio 1Xtra and how important it is for the Grime scene - DJ'ing and producing - The Big Zuu/Hold Dat/Content With Content EP's - Collaborating with KSI - Doing two headline shows - Co-sign and collaborating with JME - Future plans Follow Big Zuu - @ItsBigZuu on Twitter & Instagram Chris The Capo - @ChrisTheCapo on Twitter & Instagram

Another fortnight, another episode - This time we leave Lewisham and head over to the Narm aka Home of the Brave and speak to Omz (formally known as Trapstar Omz) to speak everything from Peckham in the past till the present, the legendary S.I. and PYG line ups, modern day Peckham, Narm history, jail time, his debut project 'Say No More', making his transition from the roads to music, his linkups with Mucky, Blade Brown, Youngs Teflon - plus his views on the music scene now, upcoming releases and MUCH MORE. iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/who-influenced-me/id1228740512?mt=2#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F463764477 Twitter.com/OmzTrapstar Instagram.com/Omz.T

BACK AGAIN WITH SEASON TWO!!!! It was only right to return with the Young OG and one of the Hardest Rappers that's next up - Tizzy Gang's finest Merky Ace and Southside JB. We talk about everything from Lewisham history, Deptford and Lewisham nowadays, Tizzy Gang, Opps Next Door, War Is Normal, JB's forthcoming project Dirty Date - plus lying MC's, the beginning, our views and opinions on Grime and UK Rap/Drill in the past and present, Lord of the Mics, Splurt Diablo, Mad Max, working with Faze Miyake and Carns Hill plus loads more. Recorded at The Suite Studios - www.instagram.com/thesuitestudios/ Subscribe on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/who-influenced-me/id1228740512?mt=2

#WhoInfluencedMe - The Lifestyle, The Insight The Music Season Two kicks off with the Tower Hamlets, East London legendary MC - Trim We talk about; - The early stages of MC'ing, starting Bomb Squad and joining Roll Deep - Being cousins' with footballer Leon Knight, DJ Carnage and Nico Lindsay - Relationship with other Roll Deep members - Making Creeper Vol.1 and 2 plus the 2 Roll Deep albums - The classic 'Lowdown' diss - Previous lyrical wars with Stormin, Fire Camp, Wiley and Flow Dan - Leaving Roll Deep to focus on his solo career, recording the Soulfood mixtape series - The Circle - Collaborating with James Blake, releasing his 1-800 Dinosaur album under his label - Getting co-signed from the likes of Giles Peterson and Frankie Boyle - Having an unorthodox style and sound compared other Grime artists' - Issues with Bloodline - His split persona's (Trimothy, Optrimus Grime, Shank Van) - Working on his new album #Crisis and starting his record label

#WhoInfluencedMe - The Lifestyle. The Insight. The Music The family is BACK as I'm joined by Michs and Eman as well as E300's finest BIG S.O LARGE We speak about; - The early days of joining Mucky Wolfpack - Going to same school (St. Bonaventures) as the likes of D Double E, Demon, Mak10, Esco. As well as being in the same year as Tinchy Stryder, Treble Clef, DJ Jampak, Tribal Man Margz, Gracious K plus more - His relationship with Stamina Boy and Mercston - His views and opinions on past and modern day E3 - How he linked up with Ruff Sqwad - plus his opinion on Tinchy Stryder's chart success - Featuring on the cult classic 'Real-ion' by Fresh - Returning back to music - Linking up with Ghetts - The importance of radio sets (specifically The Grime Show and Pirate Mentality) - Clashing Capo Lee on Rinse FM and Kiss - Adjusting towards working with the younger generation of MC's/DJ's - Announces his new EP 'Esso' (featuring the likes of Ghetts, SafOne, Grim Sickers, Teddy Music plus more)

#WhoInfluencedMe - The Lifestyle. The Insight. The Music I speak to the LOOSE CANNON himself - Wilehouse's own Lee McNaughty well known as Discarda We speak about; - The early stages being about of Mucky Wolfpack & Wile Out Ones/ Roll Deep Youngers - The influence that God's Gift, Wiley, Scratchy, Flow Dan, Danny Weed & DJ Target had on him - Being one of the stand out white MC's from the early Grime days - How he met Crazy Titch for the first time - Clashing Jaykae on Lord of the Mics 4 - Being the first person to vocal 'Functions on the Low' - How he came up with the legendary 'Waterboy' bar - the likes of Fekky co-signing it - His views and opinions on Roll Deep's 'chart-topping' era - Having offers to write articles on Grime - Where is 'A Lyrical Pot of Marmite' - Producing from the early stages of his career and getting back into it - How important radio sets and live performances are to him

#WhoInfluencedMe - The Lifestyle. The Insight. The Music I speak to the Intercontinental Champion, the GOAT - Swindon's own Grim Sickers We speak about: - The success of Kane, Bread and 200 Bags - Not being a 'one hit wonder' - Being co-signed by JME, Ghetts, Jammer and Mike Skinner - Previously lacking confidence and dealing with negative feedback - Being the Intercontinental Champion - Opinions on radio sets - Clashing Grimmy and ScumFam plus being on Lord of the Mics - Working with Nasty Jack, Funky Dee and So Large - The forthcoming Intercontinental Champ EP - Signing to Warner Bros and Mike Skinner - How wrestling has influenced his music - Previously making Rap music

#WhoInfluencedMe - The Lifestyle. The Insight. The Music We speak to North London's own Codename Lin aka A Million Aka's aka Nico Lindsay. We speak about: - Being relatives with Trim and Dimples - The beginnings of music - How he originally met Capo Lee - The process of making Why Not Pt.2 at the Red Bull Studios - Working on his EP's alongside Trim, The Last Skeptik and Wallwork - Receiving overseas love - His views on the 'New Wave' of MC's - Comedian Frankie Boyle making him a well-established meme - The 'Codename Lin' EP - Getting involved in producing

#WhoInfluencedMe - the ONLY GRIME podcast, where I'm joined by Michs, Andj, Reprezent Radio's own Scully, Henrie, Shay and Jeremiah Asiamah plus producer and Radar Radio's own CassKidd We speak about - Is it cool to be an African MC/Rapper - Has the Grime scene always welcomed African MC's/crews etc. - Why are their a lack of MC's that spit in their native tongues - Why are African accents seen or used in a comical manner but an MC using Patois is considered to be extremely serious or dangerous? - Is it cool to be an African musician outside of Afrobeats Along with this, we discuss - The MOBO's - The Best Newcomer/Grime/African Act Mobo nominations - What should be the criteria's considered for the winners

#WhoInfluencedMe - the ONLY GRIME podcast, where I'm joined by Michs and 1awaystyle take a trip down 140 Grime Street - I was joined by Grime LEGENDS and Originators Prince Rapid & Slix from the classic Ruff Sqwad collective plus their young upcoming MC Ashtro We speak about; - The earlier days of Ruff Sqwad - The role that Wiley played in their careers - How Rapid, Dirty Danger, Scholar & Slix have been able to keep their production sound so distinctive and consistent - Their thoughts on Stormzy, Chip, R.S. and others' using their instrumentals - Where is Mad Max? - Their relationships with Tinchy Stryder during his pop stages plus personal thoughts on the Chuckle Brothers collaboration - Any conflict amongst Ruff Sqwad - Why did Slix choose to stop making music and what made him come back - Was there a difference between Flee Gang and Ruff Sqwad - Did Dizzee Rascal use them for street credibility and should he have signed them? PLUS a FIRST-EVER #WhoInfluencedMe freestyle from Ashtro

**Apologies for the late upload - but #WhoInfluencedMe IS BACK WITH A SPECIAL EPISODE!!!*** I'm joined once again with Michs and 1awaystyle talking about our Red Bull Culture Clash highlights as well as; - What went wrong with Eskimo Dance? - What the Grime squad could've done better? - Why are Grime MC's more concerned about getting bookings then clashing? - As Grime continues to grow, are we losing the basic origins? - Will the Eskimo Dance brand be tarnished? Music featured on #WhoInfluencedMe Ep.3; Koder feat. Skepta - Zone Again (Prod. by Blame Blame) Jay Amo feat. Capo Lee, RD, Mr. X, Wax, PK & Spitz - Violation (Remix) Bliss - Status Quo (Prod. by SNY) Skatta Ft. Caitlyn The Songstress - Skatta D'Pieces [The Soundtrack] (Prod. by Breaks)

#WhoInfluencedMe - the BRAND NEW and one of the FIRST STRICTLY GRIME podcasts, where we take a trip down 140 Grime Street and speak about the genre from past to present. - After a successful 2 year run which saw Skepta take Grime music around Europe, America, Canada, Asia and Africa, appearing on stage with Kanye West at the Brit Awards, performing with Drake at Wireless Festival and OVO Fest in Canada, along with being booked for SXSW, Coachella plus many more festivals... KONNICHIWA HAS FINALLY BEEN RELEASED. - We review the album track for track, outlining the highs and lows of the album, we decypher the outstanding lyrics and guest features, as well as rating it out of 10 and what our top 3 tracks of the album are. Songs featured: Konnichiwa Numbers (feat. Pharrell Williams) Text Me Back Make sure you support Skepta and buy Konnichiwa - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/konnichiwa/id1103788161 Twitter: @ChrisTheCapo @michs_okorodudu @Dobbyx3 @1awaystyle @CassKidd @Dayumshaqey

#WhoInfluencedMe - the BRAND NEW and one of the FIRST STRICTLY GRIME podcasts, where we take a trip down 140 Grime Street and speak about the genre from past to present. - I have a conversation with Capo Lee where we speak about the release of the 'Liff Remix', 'Mud', the beginning stages of being a DJ, previous and forthcoming projects, how he works with various MC's, lyrical wars, his past love for wrestling and us trying to get a Latin woman to call him Capito. - We also play 'Way Down The Road' where Capo The Champ gives us his views and opinions on Grime crews, albums, events etc. ***PLUS THE CHANCE TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO JACK' EM ON 28TH APRIL (shoobs.com/events/11937/jack-em-launch) AND APPEAR ON STAGE WITH CAPO LEE*** Along with this - I have 1awaystyle and Michs back in the studio, joined by DJ Kitty Amor to give our review of Eskimo Dance (back in February) - TO BE CONTINUED.... Songs featured: Skepta - Man Capo Lee - Liff (feat. P Money, Footsie & President T) [Prod. by Mystry] Capo Lee - Nothing Ain't Changed [Prod. by Teeza] Twitter: @ChrisTheCapo @CapoLee100 @1awaystyle @michs_okorodudu @DJKittyAmor