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What began as a Grammy Award-winning group out of the gate, Arrested Development - led by rapper/producer Speech - are still the same in their ethos even though many members have come & gone and the mainstream binned them after their sophomore album. Nearly 40 years later, they're still creating accessible Hip-Hop with positive and incisive commentary.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:33)Ben:Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You a TowerCharlie:Awon & The Other Guys - SolidifiedWill Kobus & Mettaworldzeke - it's only as deep as you make it Seu Jorge - The Other SideKhrysis - Khrysis On The Boards v.3aja Monet - the color of rainTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (8:05)3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of... - (11:06) Zingalamaduni - (18:02) Heroes of the Harvest - (22:23) Among the Trees - (24:52)Since the Last Time - (28:13)  Strong - (31:00) Standing at the Crossroads - (34:08) Changing the Narrative - (36:06) This Was Never Home - (39:29) Craft & Optics - (42:36) Don't Fight Your Demons - (46:58) For the Fkn Love - (49:09) Bullets In The Chamber - (53:57) Adult Contemporary Hip Hop - (56:39) Lighter Note - (1:02:38) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Belfast devolves into race riots in response to a stabbing.Fully autonomous, Al-controlled drones have killed human soldiers for the first time.The World Cup kicks off.Revolutionary British artist David Hockney dies aged 88.Starmer to announce 'Australia plus' ban on social media for under-16s.In the 1st of three Society segments: (9:01) The right-wing have once again been enabled to take over the media whirlwind around the murder of Henry Nowak. They've even gone as far as claiming "two-tier" policing exists against white people. (Article By Nafeez Ahmed)In the 2nd Society segment: (27:41) Speaking of white rage, Belfast has gone under days of riots, unleashing pogroms against migrants & people of colour. (Article By Owen Jones)In the 3rd Society segment: (36:58) Amongst all of that, Palestine Action are still getting treated as terrorists. As far as the government is concerned, that's old news, cementing their right-wing stance. (Article By Natasha Walter)Lastly, in Life: (46:22) After the Ozempic craze of last year, GLP-1 weight loss drugs are becoming more and more accessible by the day. So how is it affecting the collective body image of Black women in the UK? (Article By Nesrine Malik)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Welcome to Past, Present, Future: Half Podcast, half Photography series. If you would like to see the Photography side of this edition, you can catch it here. The subject for this episode is Photographer & Videographer, Sade.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyMusic: "Blue Sky" By GYVUSChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Goodie Mob is one of those interesting entities that make you ask yourself: Do I like [artist] evolving their sound & style? When it comes to Goodie Mob, for Ben it's yes, for Charlie, it's no. Who's right?*TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:57)Ben:Vince Staples - Cry BabyGenesis Owusu - RESDTAR WUBroken Social Scene - Remember the HumansModest Mouse - An Eraser and a MazeSkrillex - SOMACharlie:Konyikeh - CinereLatanya Alberto - SeenCharlie Hunter, Corey Fonville, Andrew Randazzo & DJ Harrison - Space BombLakecia Benjamin - We DreamSparklmami - in this body Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (9:22)Soul Food - (12:44)Still Standing - (23:02)World Party - (32:34)One Monkey Don't Stop No Show - (38:29)Age Against the Machine - (45:26)Survival Kit - (54:00)Lighter Note - (1:02:50) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence*We both are.

In a week where:Iranian cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, creator of 'Persopolis', dies aged 56.Former Trump Security Adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty in classified documents case.Kanya King, founder of Mobo awards for Black British music, dies aged 57.Anthony Head, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso actor, dies aged 72.Iran & Israel start firing missiles again.In Life: (10:10) The consistent belligerence by the Israeli state towards their neighbours is a daily occurrence. Here's just one of the many stories I could cover weekly: An ethnic cleansing of a Lebanese village. (Article By Lylla Younes)In Health: (24:23) Ebola is back in Africa and just like a few episodes ago where we covered healthcare in Kenya, the DRC is also at the feet of privatised healthcare & imperialism. (Article By John Clarke)In the 1st of two Music segments: (36:31) Sudanese Hip-Hop - like all international forms of Hip-Hop - is inspired by its roots in the US. But does the N-word need to be embraced as well? (Article By Amuna Wagner)Lastly, in the 2nd Music segment: (49:44) The death of Kanya King has sent shockwaves to all that truly value Black British Music. We recognise her life's work in facilitating and developing Black British Music. (Article By Mimi The Music Blogger)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

The duo of Blu & Exile came together out of orbiting similar circles in an 00s Underground that didn't have a 1 MC, 1 Producer duo of note. They in turn created a cult classic out the gates. Now - after an eight year hiatus in the middle - they're creating what could be considered their best work.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:00)Ben:JPEGMAFIA - Experimental RapNeurosis - An Undying Love for a Burning WorldDigitalism - OptimismBoards of Canada - InfernoCharlie:Evidence & Monday Night - FootballSylvan LaCue - Hoarding: A Memoir by Sylvan LaCue38 Spesh - 8 ShotsHarvs Le Toad - Between Lilypadsheavensouls - westside trappedJada & S14H - THE ZENITHJon Onabowu - Now's The Time IYAMAH - chapter fiveJalen N'Gonda - Doctrine of LoveVince Staples - Cry BabyLabrinth - COSMIC OPERA ACT IITopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (19:54)Below the Heavens - (26:03)Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them - (43:28)Miles: From an Interlude Called Life - (52:25)Love (the) Ominous World - (1:04:50)Time Heals Everything - (1:10:07)Lighter Note - (1:17:02) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Legendary Saxophonist Sonny Rollins dies aged 95.Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi is diagnosed with cancer.Italy seizes $232M in assets tied to late Sicilian Cosa Nostra boss Matteo Messina Denaro.Justice Department investigates writer E. Jean Carroll for perjury during her two civil suit wins over Trump.Bezos' Blue Origin rocket explodes.In Politics: (12:01) Tony Blair is throwing his weight around again, penning an essay about where the Red Tories should stand. But why should anybody listen to a War Criminal? (Article By Ian Dunt)In Media: (26:38) Four of the worst papers in the UK have decided to hound renowned Photographer and Southbank Centre's Chair Misan Harriman. But now they're backing off after a campaign in defence of Harriman. (Article By Harriet Williamson)In Sports: (37:28) After years of organising, the Enhanced Games have arrived and reaction was varied to say the least. (Article By Sean Ingle) Lastly, in Music: (48:45) Last week Jazz fans across the world celebrated what would've been Miles Davis' 100th birthday. One of the most relentless creatives in art. (Article By Deb Grant)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

For our 19th edition of Contemporary Cool, we get into the third instalment of Kid Cudi's "Man On The Moon" series and the most Bomb Squad sounding album from Chuck D in decades.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:51)Ben:Drake: ICEMAN, MAID OF HONOUR & HABIBTICharlie:A-F-R-O - Blood RainValtteri Laurell & Ricky-Tick Big Band - Visions of DillaSonedo - From Here On OutSolene - Femme Fatale Cosima - Outsider Music Vol. 1: you don't know what you want, do you?JuJu Rogers - Pink Guitars, Spaceships N Voodoo DollsThee Marloes - Di Hotel MalibuAlsogood - 1000 SmilesNightmares On Wax & Adrian Sherwood - In A Space Outta DubMan On The Moon III: The Chosen - (12:30)Chuck D Presents Enemy Radio: Radio Armageddon - (31:44)Lighter Note - (48:03) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:US Indicts Former Cuban President Raúl Castro for murder and conspiracy to kill US citizens.James Murdoch buys Vox Media's New York magazine, podcast network, and more in a deal reportedly worth over $300M.London mayor Sadiq Khan blocks £50m Met police deal with Palantir.A gas blast in a Chinese mine kills 90 people. US & Iran reach a peace deal only for the US to attack Iran again. In the first of three Life segments: (13:53) The US/Iran war kicks on and even though the global economy is collectively taking a battering, of course Africa is taking the brunt of it. Specifically, fuel costs. (Article By Godfrey Olukya)In the 2nd Life segment: (26:37) Just when you thought something good can happen without any demonic force behind it. How can you exploit housing homeless families? Well, estate agents have managed to do it. (Article By Peter Apps)In the third Life segment: (38:42) The Unite The Kingdom rally happened last week on Nakba Day of all days. But who are these people that attend the event and more crucially, what do they believe in? (Article By Richard Hames)Lastly, in Environment: (51:32) This past Bank Holiday Weekend has featured the two hottest days in May since records began. We know how humans fare in the heat, but how do the animals fare? (Article By Marta Zaraska)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Pope Leo XIV has called for artificial intelligence to be "disarmed" and made "human-friendly" in a major text on the ethical challenges raised by the boom of the new technology. Anton discusses this further with Charlie Taylor, Technology and Innovation Editor of The Business Post.

Pope Leo XIV has called for artificial intelligence to be "disarmed" and made "human-friendly" in a major text on the ethical challenges raised by the boom of the new technology. Anton discusses this further with Charlie Taylor, Technology and Innovation Editor of The Business Post.

In a DITD/WG double up, I talk to DJ & author Amani Roberts off the back of his book The Quiet Storm. In this talk, we get to know his background, his roots in DJing; how the book originated from a thesis, R&B and Hip-Hop groups; African-American Media and we finish off with a Lighter Note and a Top 5! Don't say I don't spoil you!Weekly Music Roundup:Charlie:Vic Spencer - Inspire Your IdolsDua Saleh - Of Earth & WiresNick Grant - Smile Nappy Nina & Swarvy - Sow & SoTank And The Bangas - The Last BalloonBrother Wallace - Electric Love Jasmine Myra - Where Light SettlesPsyché - Psyché II Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

In a DITD/WG double up, I talk to DJ & author Amani Roberts off the back of his book The Quiet Storm. In this talk, we get to know his background, his roots in DJing; how the book originated from a thesis, R&B and Hip-Hop groups; African-American Media and we finish off with a Lighter Note and a Top 5! Don't say I don't spoil you!Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Trump visits China.New York judge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein rape retrial.Russia and Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war.Jury hands victory to Sam Altman and OpenAI in court battle with Elon Musk.Up to 57 individuals and 20 companies could face criminal charges over the Grenfell Tower fire disaster.In the 1st of two Politics segments: (9:08) Trump's visit to China has been and gone. It turned out to be a seminal moment in geopolitics as China blinded Trump with pomp as they made their stances known. (Article By Franklin Foer)In Life: (19:50) There are many notable places, even countries in the world that may not exist come the new millennia. One place of note is New Orleans and the powers that be are thinking of calling it a day for the historic US location. (Article By Nathan Robinson & Emily Topping)In the 2nd Politics segment: (33:29) The Welsh-centric Plaid Cymru finally made the breakthrough during Wales' elections a couple of weeks ago. And with that, Welsh independence comes closer into view. (Article By Henry Rees-Sheridan)Lastly, in Society: (48:16) Despite all the things that the working class has been through since the 2008 Financial crisis, a third of Britons believe they have changed social class! (Article By Robyn Vinter)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

After covering Organized Konfusion last week & Pharoahe Monch the week before, we finish our OK explorations with the other half of the duo: The unsung Prince Po. TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:59)Ben:Action Bronson - Planet FrogKneecap - FENIANCookin soul x Estee nack - AL-ANDALUSTiga - Hot LifeLittle Simz- Sugar GirlFoo Fighters - Your Favourite ToyCharlie:Blue Lab Beats - The Blue Lab Beats ShowLittle Simz - Sugar GirlMr. Williamz & Reggae Roast (not Toast!) - We Run The SceneJWords - Sound TherapyDenzel Himself - NeighbourhoodAction Bronson - Planet FrogAZ - Doe Or Die IIIRADIOHOP - HARD TO HANDLETopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (14:24)The Slickness - (19:57)(Couldn't find Prettyblack online unfortunately)Saga of the Simian Samurai - (30:13)Animal Serum - (39:15)Lighter Note - (47:24) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:CNN founder Ted Turner dies aged 87.UK staff of Google DeepMind vote to Unionize over military AI deals.Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for eight years for raping a woman.Trump announces a three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and prisoner swap.English Council, Mayoral; Welsh & Scottish Parliament elections come & go.In Society: (11:14) The antisemitism panic in the UK has been at a fever pitch in recent weeks in light of the Golders Green stabbing. But on top of a captive politics & media distorting the context of the event, they also made effort not to mention that there was a Muslim victim in the event. (Article By Ismail Patel)In Environment: (25:22) Whilst its not the full-on futureproofing effort I'm looking for from cities & nations, some are at least preparing for the future deadly heatwaves. Will this preparation do anything to at least neutralise our impending doom? (Article By Natalie Donback)In Politics: (40:25) Over in the US, the Voting Right Act - the landmark act centred by the Civil Rights Movement - was gutted by the US Supreme Court. And like flies to shit, Southern states are rushing to redraw maps back to Jim Crow levels of voter suppression. (Article By Ari Berman)Lastly, In Photography: (50:14) A name I discovered in recent years during my Photography journey is Dorothea Lange who was a key member in documenting the US from The Great Depression to Post-War reconstruction. Well, a nearly forgotten project of hers from the 50s have been put online for free. (Article By Tom May)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

After exploring Pharoahe Monch last week, we now get into his pre-solo life with Prince Po as the duo Organized Konfusion. Three albums with unfaltering production, dexterous lyrics and flows that need to be heard to truly understand how good these two were as a rap duo.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:01)Ben:Isaiah Rashad - IT'S BEEN AWFULBilly Danze - The AnswerNEMS - I Should Boom YouCharlie:India Shawn - Subject To ChangeTiara Thomas - Make It Make SenseCurren$y, Wiz Khalifa & Harry Fraud - Roofless Records For Drop Tops: Disc 1Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa & Harry Fraud - Roofless Records For Drop Tops: Disc 2Oddisee & Heno. - From Takoma With LoveOpek - TRAFOIsaiah Rashad - IT'S BEEN AWFULKehlani - KehlaniTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (19:17)Organized Konfusion - (20:25) Stress: The Extinction Agenda - (39:41) The Equinox - (51:46) Lighter Note - (1:05:31) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:King Charles III visits the US.The US Supreme Court limits the Voting Rights Act, a Civil Rights-era law intended to protect minority voting power.Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024.A report UK stole 25m years of life and labour through slavery in Barbados alone.Elections throughout the UK will go down tomorrow.In Politics: (11:22) Palestine Action in Germany are getting similar treatment they got in the UK, setting the stage for a landmark trial that'll set a precedent for free speech in Germany. (Article By Hanno Hauenstein)In Environment: (25:41) The Indigenous peoples continue to live in the outskirts. But the Climate Crisis doesn't discriminate and it's punishing the Indigenous hard with little to no monetary support. (Article By Anita Hofschneider)In Music: (37:52) Gatekeeping in the arts is a perpetual battle that will go on forever. But with the control that DSPs and labels have, gatekeeping has changed significantly and deserves a fresh eye on the argument. (Article By Jon Tanners)Lastly, in Life: (54:03) Archiving is typically seen as a past-tense concept, which is correct of course, but it should also be seen as a Futurist concept. (Article By Amahra Spence)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

If you're like most people and only familiar with Pharoahe Monch when "Simon Says" is played, you're actually missing one of the clearest paths of evolution from a rapper in terms of subject matter and maturity as an artist.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:20)Ben:Blu & Exile - Time Heals EverythingKehlani - KehlaniAkon - BEAUTIFUL DAYREASON - Moving Towards Love_PINKCharlie:Joya Mooi - All The ThingsJordan Rakei - Between UsAgnes Nunes - NovelaMary Ann Alexander - Love Or A LessonOlivia Escuyos - Yours TrulyGuvna B - This Bed I MadeApril + Vista - Traditional NoiseJai'Len Josey - Serial RomanticREASON - Moving Towards Love_PINKAnthony Joseph - The ArkTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (16:09)Internal Affairs - (22:10) Desire - (38:59) W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) - (51:22) P.T.S.D: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - (59:43) Lighter Note - (1:11:46) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:The UK is to pay France £662m to detain and deport migrants before they cross the Channel.Warner Bros. shareholders approve Paramount's $81b takeover.Trump evacuated after security incident at White House correspondents dinner.Kenyan Sabastian Sawe & Ethiopian Tigst Assefa win Men's & Women's London Marathon; Sawe breaks the sub 2 hour barrier.Jay Bryant, one of three men charged in Jam Master Jay's death, pleads guilty in Brooklyn federal court.In the 1st of three Tech segments: (5:33) Just in case it wasn't obvious that Palantir is demonic, they dropped a manifesto on Twitter! I'm sure it's very level-headed... (Article By Elizabeth Spiers)In the 2nd Tech segment: (23:12) You may have notice the world economy is getting worse. Well, just one of the many factors is the computing crunch. So what is it and how is it affecting the economy? (Article By Jason Koebler)In Politics: (32:47) Satirical magazine The Onion have officially gained control of InfoWars, the long-time right-wing fever dream of Alex Jones' design. Whilst the result is satisfactory, the years of getting there sure wasn't for some. (Article By Anna Merlan)Lastly, in the 3rd Tech segment: (49:29) An Indian student has been grifting MAGA followers by creating an AI woman of their dreams. The stories he has are glorious. (Article By EJ Dickson)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

RZA has always been a busy man and it was no different in the 90s where he featured in supergroup Gravediggaz - birthed by at-the-time veteran of the industry Prince Paul - unleashing a Horrorcore group with an essential debut, only for the 2nd & 3rd albums to change up in subject matter and in the end only containing Poetic & Frukwan that kept the group alive.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:56)Ben:NugLife - The Beat Dispensary 4Red Cafe - Once in a Red MoonHus KingPin - THREESOME 6Flee Lord - Everything I Never SaidBTS - ARIRANGU2 - Easter Lily EPM.I.A. - M.I.7Yaya Bey - FidelityCharlie:Adrian Younge - Younge Jesirae - Mama It's A Renaissance S. Fidelity - Guess I'll Never LearnHollie Cook - Shy Girl In Dub! Yaya Bey - Fidelity Protoje - The Art of AcceptanceBlu & Exile - Time Heals EverythingTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (16:16)6 Feet Deep - (22:09)The Pick, the Sickle and the Shovel - (32:00)Nightmare in A-Minor - (43:21)Lighter Note - (54:17) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

Another interview for you to step to! For this one we head back to Chicago to talk to writer/director Will Adams off the back of his latest opus "Tube-E Movie". We talk about his beginnings, what got him into film, the catalyst that got him to become a director; the commentary of his film and of course his Top 5.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Hammock Days" By Bonus PointsChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Lebanon and Israel agree to a 10-day ceasefire.Basketball Legend Oscar Schimdt dies aged 68.Iran accuses US of ceasefire breach after an Iranian-flagged cargo ship is seized.Mass shooting rampage in Louisiana leaves eight children dead and others wounded.Japan is hit by an 7.7 magnitude earthquake.In Health: (6:39) Africa's health system has a class issue where public health lacks & private health runs amuck. The reason why come all the way back to - where else - The West! (Article By Nicholas Ford) In Music: (22:28) It could be posited that the future of music is in Africa. But whilst the creativity is being hailed, the money isn't following the clout that's been given. (Article By Kaya Frankline)In Film: (35:28) The 90s brought a bunch of iconic Black films in the US. But with 30 years give-or-take passed since, what is seen once you take the nostalgia-lenses off? (Article By Ian F. Blair)Lastly, in Environment: (52:05) Light Pollution is little talked about in the wider environmental crisis, but there are some people making sure we value true night-time. (Article By Jeremy Miller)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Apple has finally named John Ternus as their new Chief Executive who will replace Tim Cook after fifteen years. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Charlie Taylor, Technology and Innovation Editor with The Business Post.

We finally get to Part 2 of our J. Cole retrospective. (Listen to Part 1 here) Whilst the first half of his discography speak for themselves, Cole finishes his stretch of solo albums with a litany of appearances outside of the albums that unfortunately colour his works, culminating in a discography that - whilst unmistakably Cole - is riddled with artistic potholes. TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:58)Charlie:Xzibit, B-Real & Demrick - This Thing Of OursArima Ederra - A Rush To Nowhere TrueMendous & Bear. - Break Offline, Before I Have a Breakdown OnlineWesley Joseph - Forever Ends SomedaySURF GANG - POMPEII // UTILITY Raye - THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (10:54)4 Your Eyez Only - (13:09) KoD - (26:14) The Off-Season - (37:39)The Fall Off - (47:37) Lighter Note - (1:09:43) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies aged 67.Artemis II Astronauts Splash Down, Completing First Lunar Voyage in 53 Years.Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum announces roll-out of Universal Healthcare.Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungarian election after 16 years in power.Rory McIlroy goes back to back at The Masters.In Politics: (13:27) Sanctions are typically seen as "hard diplomacy", damaging a country economically without directly killing civilians. But when 'The West' delivers sanctions to countries in Africa, it could be seen as an extension of colonial power. (Article By Peiman Salehi)In Society: (28:32) The "prediction markets" have been sending shockwaves through everything, be it sports, politics or anything that can be bet on. Even war, as we are finding out quickly as the US/Israel - Iran war continues. (Article By Aisha Down)Life: (41:06) During the Easter Holidays, cities across the UK got into a moral panic over teenagers congregating in city centres. So what what were they doing and what are the underlying reasons for such events? (Article By Moya Lothian-McLean)Lastly, in Music: (1:01:02) I love Dub. The echoey, hollowed-but-bassy subgenre is unique in its ambience. There's nothing like a good Dub track. So what is it about the sound of nothing that makes Dub so fascinating? (Article By Dubmatix)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

On April 10th, we celebrated our 7th anniversary! To celebrate - emphasising the education we've given ourselves over the years - we picked seven albums that we probably would've never spun if it weren't for the Podcast.Happy birthday to us! And whether you've been here for this episode, the first or any in between, we appreciate you.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:59)Ben:underscores - uCal Scruby - The Devil You KnowCal Scruby - The Devil You Don'tRobyn - SexistentialRAYE - THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPECharlie:Ego Ella May - Good Intentions Arlo Parks - Ambiguous Desire SoulChef - Raw SilkThundercat - DistractedAlex Isley - When The City SleepsBen's 1st Pick - (16:30)Charlie's 1st Pick - (20:10)Ben's 2nd Pick - (22:43)Charlie's 2nd Pick - (26:28)Ben's 3rd Pick - (29:56)Charlie's 3rd Pick - (32:23)Ben's 4th Pick - (36:13)Charlie's 4th Pick - (39:31)Ben's 5th Pick - (44:06)Charlie's 5th Pick - (46:51)Ben's 6th Pick - (51:00)Charlie's 6th Pick - (54:36)Ben's 7th Pick - (59:20)Charlie's 7th Pick - (1:02:21)Lighter Note - (1:09:57)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Artemis II blasts off for the first lunar mission in 50 years.Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi.Rapper Pooh Shiesty is among nine people arrested for allegedly kidnapping Gucci Mane.Myanmar's coup leader is selected as president by pro-military parliament.Doctors Without Borders say Israel Has Blocked All Gaza Medical Aid Since January.In Sports: (8:02) The IOC have implemented a Gender Test for future Olympic participation, just to make sure the whopping one trans athlete doesn't get in. A wild overreaction to a non-issue. (Article By Julie Kliegman)In Music: (21:27) Kanye is slated to headline all three days of Wireless. This past week, he performed with Ms. Lauryn Hill. So, we just acting like the past 10 years didn't happen? (Article By Kiana Fitzgerald) (I recorded this before the UK Gov't banned him, effectively cancelling Wireless.)In Society: (33:57) Nigeria is going through a crisis of protecting themselves as a state from forces outside and inside. So what is the solution for this country with such huge potential? (Article By Omole Ibukun)Lastly, in Life: (54:17) No matter where you look, there are losers. Losers in politics, losers in pop culture. Why do we keep propping up dorks and losers? (Article By Christl Stringer)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Continuing our Women's History Month celebrations (We know it's April, let it ride) with a duo in BWP - Bytches With Problems - that only had one album but with the content so brash, in your face and to the point, it's sad that this isn't a work that is celebrated more.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:59)Ben:Yeat - ADLFetty Wap - ZavierChief Keef - SkeletorMaster Peace - Stupid KidsThe Dandy Warhols - Pin UpsKim Gordon - PLAY MECharlie:Lava La Rue - Do You Know Everything?Bnnyhunna - PSALM FUNKJah9 - Open Heart ProjectHappy Garden - HAPPY GARDENrum.gold - Is There Anybody Home? Elmeine - sounds for someoneLyriqs - Nobody's ListeningIrreversible Entanglements - Future Present PastNubiyan Twist - Chasing ShadowsTom Misch - Full CircleErica Mason - The ReturnAlexander IV - Alchemist Sly Johnson - MISTER JOHNSONAdrian Quesada - Trio AsesinoAtabasca - AtabascaTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (20:38)The Bytches - (23:05)Lighter Note - (49:11)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

Welcome to Past, Present, Future: Half Podcast, half Photography series. If you would like to see the Photography side of this edition, you can catch it here. The subject for this episode is Children's Author, Mayo.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyMusic: "Blue Sky" By GYVUSChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Another WG interview for you to step to! For this one we head to Belgium to talk to recent collaborators, Soul-Pop vocalist Selah Sue & father-son duo Stéphane & Elvin Galland, better known as The Gallands. In this half-hour talk that stretched to 45 minutes, we get into their beginnings, where their musicianship started, how they got together for their album "Movin'" and of course their Top 5.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "flying in a dream" By beatmachinearonChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Meta, YouTube Lose First Social Media Addiction Trial, Ordered to Pay $6M.Volkswagen in Talks with Israel to Produce Parts for Missile Defence Systems.Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal emails.Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI after rollover crash in Florida.Half a million gather in London for biggest anti-far right demonstration.In the 1st of two Politics segments: (7:23) Ethiopia are having their election in June but with the lack of open competition and many legal levers pulled to make it look like democracy when it isn't, the political future of Ethiopia looks dark. (Article By Wakjira Tesfaye) In the 2nd Politics segment: (18:57) A little tale from Northern Ireland on what happens when the state colludes with the far-right. Not timely at all of course! (Article By Shane Burley) In Tech: (34:39) Digging into the Social Media Addiction trial, the recent Ls that Big Tech have taken recently and whether it means true structural change is coming. (Article By Carolina Rossini)Lastly, in Photography: (47:22) A story about Don Bronstein - a photographer whose subjects include Bob Dylan & Barbra Streisand - whose works vanished for decades but have finally been found. (Article By Tom May)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

On 19th March 2026 the Chief Inspector of Prisons issued an Urgent Notification placing Woodhill Prison into special measures (https://hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_reports/hmp-woodhill-urgent-notification-2/).     On the same day he published a truly shocking report into HMP Swaleside (https://hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_reports/hmp-swaleside-5/), another jail in the long-term high secure estate holding some of the most dangerous men in the country. Coming less than 18 months after an Urgent Notification was issued at HMP Manchester, the Inspectorate's findings reveal a disturbing, indeed shameful, picture of systemic failure and loss of control in UK prisons.    To discuss the role and work of the Prisons Inspectorate and his recent Reports into Woodhill, Swaleside and Manchester prisons, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined by His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, for a wide-ranging discussion on the truly dreadful state of our prison system.      How is it possible that in supposedly high-secure prisons, “very high levels of violence affect every aspect of prison life” and “drug taking is rife with drones regularly bringing contraband, including knives, into the jail” as the Swaleside Report found? What does it say about the ability of the Ministry of Justice to manage our prison system that wings at Swaleside are “filthy with too many cells in a poor state of repair with widespread graffiti, fire damage, broken furniture, dilapidated flooring and showers that are dirty, mouldy and poorly maintained”?  Why is it impossible for the Prison Service to recruit and retain experienced staff to manage the volatile and complex population of the long term estate?  With these prisons failing in their core functions as training prisons, with too many men with nothing to do all day and activities that might improve employability on release having ceased due to cuts to education provision, what hope is there that any prisoner will emerge better than when they began their sentence?    --  Covering the critical intersections of politics and law in the UK with expert commentary on high-profile legal cases, political controversies, prisons and sentencing, human rights law, current political events and the shifting landscape of justice and democracy. With in-depth discussions and influential guests, Double Jeopardy is the podcast that uncovers the forces shaping Britain's legal and political future.        What happens when politics and law collide? How do politics shape the law - and when does the law push back? What happens when judicial independence is tested, human rights come under attack, or freedom of expression is challenged? And who really holds power in Britain's legal and political system?  Get answers to questions like these weekly on Wednesdays.        Double Jeopardy is presented by Ken Macdonald KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions, and Tim Owen KC, as they break down the legal and political issues in Britain. From high-profile legal cases to the evolving state of British democracy, Double Jeopardy offers expert legal commentary on the most pressing topics in UK law, politics, and human rights.       Ken Macdonald KC served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2003-2008, shaping modern prosecutorial policy and advocating for the rule of law. He is a former Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, a crossbench member of the House of Lords, and a leading writer, commentator and broadcaster on politics and the rule of law.    Tim Owen KC has been involved in many of the most significant public, criminal and human rights law cases over the past four decades.  Both bring unparalleled experience from the frontline of Britain's legal and political landscape.    If you like The Rest Is Politics, Talking Politics, Law Pod UK and Today in Focus, you'll love Double Jeopardy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing with our Women's History Month, an eventual casualty of a mans brief but beautiful light. Tied on the rocket that was MC Hammer, Oaktown 3.5.7 - comprised of backup singers Sweet L.D. Terrible T & Lil P - was purposefully similar sonically to Salt N Pepa. Whilst they had a couple of hits, one of them departing after their debut led to Oaktown 3.5.7 ending just as quickly as they began.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup: (00:50)Ben:Mike Will Made It - R3SETYour Boy Posca x Boldy James - Hook, Line & SinkerLadytron - ParadisesKiLLOWEN - Addicted to NostalgiaDappled Cities - The AquariumCharlie:Kid Cudi - HAVE U BN 2 HEAVEN @ NITE?Master Peace - Stupid KidsThe Lasso - MIDNIGHT CHOPPERSThe Lasso - TEARS OF SOUNDTerrace Martin - PERSPECTIVE Samara Cyn - DetourBigXthaPlug, Ro$ama, MurdaGang PB & Yung Hood - 6WA Lebra Jolie - Better Than Yesterday Iris Gold - Sugar On My LipsKota The Friend - LOCAL ART DEALER, Vol. 1Selah Sue & The Gallands - Movin'Hempress Sativa & Paolo Baldini DubFiles - WomanTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (18:56) Wild & Loose - (26:26) Fully Loaded - (39:38) Lighter Note - (51:25) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Rapper Mystikal pleads guilty to rape, faces up to 20 years in prison.Chuck Norris, prolific action star and martial arts champion, dies aged 86.Finland is named the world's happiest country for the ninth consecutive year.UK lets US use British bases to strike Iranian missile sites targeting Strait of Hormuz.Robert Mueller, special counsel who investigated Trump-Russia ties, dies at 81.In History: (6:49) It hasn't been long in the Belgian revival of the Patrice Lumumba murder case but they already have their first suspect. 93-year-old ex-diplomat Étienne Davignon. (Article By Jennifer Rankin)In Tech: (19:12) Instagram are locking off end-to-end DMs in yet another blow to any of us having anything good on the Internet. (Article By Lily Hay Newman)In Music: (31:18) A report came out this past week hailing UKs Black British Music industry carrying the overall UK Music industry overall. But are we seeing those profits? (Article By Mimi The Music Blogger)Lastly, in Life: (45:08) A pensive story about working in a liquor store and the inherent contradictions of needing to sell poison to people addicted to it. (Article By Quinn Que) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Continuing our WHM celebrations, we take a look at 00s Underground talent Apani B. Fly. Where the mainstream was going one way, Apani & her cohorts in the Polyrhythm Addicts shunned the commodification of Hip-Hop, staying sonically in the 90s whilst producing riveting lyrics.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:59)Ben: Bruiser Wolf - Push & PaintELUCID - I Guest U Had to Be ThereJack Harlow - MonicaMs Banks - SOUTH LDN LOVER GIRLCities Aviv - Even Colder SpringCharlie:Zion I Kings - Fruits Ripe RiddimAmy Gadiaga - BabyGoatedCharlotte Colace - No Way But ThroughKiLLOWEN - Addicted To NostalgiaMorenike - Nobody Knows My NameSade Olutola - Arrow HeartModha - At Your PaceMarquis Hill - (Beautifulism) Sweet SurrenderPeter Somuah - Walking Distance Olive Jones - For MaryMs Banks - SOUTH LDN LOVER GIRLTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (17:31)Rhyme Related - (20:51)Story 2 Tell - (33:30)Lighter Note - (48:21)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

Welcome to Past, Present, Future: Half Podcast, half Photography series. If you would like to see the Photography side of this edition, you can catch it here. The subject for this episode is Friend of 5E, Mikey J, who celebrates the 25th anniversary of dance company Boy Blue. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyMusic - "Blue Sky" By GYVUSChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Miami Heat star Bam Adeybayo drops 2nd All-Time 83 points on the Washington Wizards.Hereditary peers will lose their seats in the House of Lords.Bank of England announces that UK wildlife will replace famous faces on future banknotes.The Oscars come & go.Cuba suffers a complete collapse of their power system.In Environment: (10:39) Whilst the US continues to pummel Iran under circumstances that get more suspect by the day, the environmental toll of this war begins to take shape. (Article By Mark Hertsgaard and Giles Trendle)In Tech: (21:33) Two years ago I talked about Palantir and the hooks they already had in the NHS. Now they're deeper into the UK Government & some people in the Ministry of Defence are getting concerned. (Article By Charlie Young)In Music: (36:14) One element of the recent Gorton & Denton Byelection was a little known rapper unashamedly pushing far-right ideology. Only thing is, he's AI. (Article By Harriet Williamson & Simon Childs)Lastly, in Life: (52:11) It has been around for a while but I've only just discovered the craze in something called Peptides. Basically raw-dogging unverified concoctions to boost your wellbeing in specific ways. (Article By Adrienne Matei) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

The 1st woman to put out an album under Def Jam, Nikki D seemingly had one of the biggest labels of her time behind her; with an absurd 10 album deal on deck. So why was only one album released?TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:58)Ben:DJ Paul - Goat of all GoatsGnarls Barkley - AtlantaDaniel Avery - Tremorsosocamo - big countryDaBoii - DBoii AliSleazyWorld Go - I Want BloodYebba - JeanNettspend - early life crisis Flying Lotus - BIG MAMAMitski - Nothing's About to Happen To MeCharlie:John Wells - I don't wanna die (Pt. 2)Terrace Martin - PURPOSEDenzel Curry & The Scythe - Strictly 4 The ScytheMurkage Dave - Brut ThoughtsYebba - Jean Nejma Nefertiti - Method To My Madness M.T.M.MJoshua Idehen - I know you're hurting, everyone is hurting, everyone is trying, you have to tryResavoir - Themes for DreamsGnarls Barkley - Atlanta Shabaka - Of The Earth Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (18:11) Daddy's Little Girl -(26:23) Lighter Note - (46:57) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

Welcome to Past, Present, Future: Half Podcast, half Photography series. If you would like to see the Photography side of this edition, you can catch it here. The first subject is friend of the show, Ryan.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photography Music - "Blue Sky" By GYVUSChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

In a week where:Kristi Noem is fired as US Homeland Security Secretary.Mojtaba Khamenei is selected as Iran's new supreme leader.Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah wins Nepalese General Election in a landslide.Footage reveals it was the US that double-tapped the South Iran Primary School.AI company Anthropic files two lawsuits against the US government.In Geopolitics: (7:09) As the US & Israel continue to bomb Iran and the global economy, Iran's Revolutionary Guard continue ticking on, both militarily & politically. (Article By Najmeh Bozorgmehr & Andrew England) In the 1st of two Tech segments: (21:41) With the news of AI being involved in the US' strikes on Iran, let's look more into Anthropic's Claude and their role in all of this. (Article By Simon Allison) In the 2nd Tech segment: (34:15) There was minor hysteria in London as schoolkids were being pitted against each other in a 'red vs blue' social media stunt. Did anything come out of it? (Article By Jim Waterson, Sophie Wilkinson and Polly Smythe) Lastly, in Life: (49:02) A look at Sophie Oluwole, the Nigerian Philosopher who changed the landscape of the Western, male world of Philosophy. (Article By Christophe Premat)  Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

With the one and only Jermaine Cole now "retired" (We don't believe in artists retiring) after the release of The Fall Off, we thought we'd contextualise Cole's career as a whole. From the mixtapes to the albums, we take it all in.(We are aware it's March and we should be doing Women's History Month retrospectives. We'll start next week and go through to the 1st week of April!)TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:13)Ben:Thuli P - AvanaRobb Bank$ - Rich BadnessBruno Mars - The Romantic Boldy James x Rome Streetz - ManhuntWILLOW - Petal Rock BlackRJD2 x Supastition - According to...Charlie:Vic Santoro - SURFNTURFRyder - RYDERHOOD 2Light Seekers, JamesThe3rd & Akari Sage - FLYNPEA€EKiyan Foroughi - inner light. OUTER SPACEGENA (Liv.e & Karriem Riggins) - The Pleasure Is YoursFoggieraw - With No Due RespectGorillaz - The MountainShocka - CONSCIOUS GRIMEThuli P - AvanaTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (11:52)The Come Up - (18:24)The Warm Up - (25:07)Friday Night Lights - (29:13)Cole World: The Sideline Story - (34:02)Born Sinner - (44:21)2014 Forest Hills Drive - (53:39)Lighter Note - (1:06:51)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

We wrap up the C-N-N coverage we begun all the way back in 2020 to take a look at Capone's solo work: A smattering of authentic storytelling & run-of-the-mill gun talk wrapped in very, very 00s production.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:18)Ben:Mumford & Sons - PrizefighterU2 - Days of AshCharlie:WILLOW - petal rock black Baby Keem - Ca$inoMIGHTYHEALTHY and Sankofa - MHK-ULTRAMoonchild - WavesTopic intro/Ben's Research House - (11:43) Pain, Time & Glory - (19:35) Menace 2 Society - (29:26) Revenge Is a Promise - (36:21) Lighter Note - (46:11) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

Whilst the music of C-N-N was pretty straight forward, N.O.R.E's solo work skews a little different. From mainstream 00s Hip-Hop to Reggaeton, N.O.R.E took his solo work as an opportunity to be more personal.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:15)Ben:Jill Scott - To Whom This May ConcernCharli XCX - wuthering heightsRobbie Williams - BRITPOPTiana Major9 - November ScorpioElla Mai - do you still love me?Colin Stetson - NetheringBaby Keem - Ca$inoLarry June x Currensy & Alchemist - Spiral StaircaseCharlie:Marco Polo - The Many Moods of Marco Polo Vol. 1AntsLive - We LiveTerrace Martin - PEACE Tiana Major9 - November ScorpioRas Kass - LEOPARD EATS FACEJill Scott - To Whom This May ConcernTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (13:10)N.O.R.E. - (18:33)Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler - (28:23)God's Favorite - (36:28)N.O.R.E. y la Familia...Ya Tú Sabe - (44:01)Noreality - (51:01)Student of the Game - (56:48)5E - (1:02:05)Lighter Note - (1:07:30)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

Onyx were trailblazers in various ways. From their grimey style to the bald heads, Onyx had an iconic aesthetic from the outset, a classic album out the gate and bangers everywhere you look.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:10)Ben:J. Cole - The Fall OffRZA - Bobby Digital Presents: Juice CrewKenny Mason - Pup Pack 3rd ShiftJoji - Piss in the WindHunxho - Not One Of Them Beck - Everybodys gotta learn sometimeCharlie:RZA - Bobby Digital Presents: Juice CrewCharlotte Day Wilson - PatchworkJordan Ward - BACKWARDJoel Ross - Gospel MusicSasha Keable - ACT IIJ. Cole - The Fall OffTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (15:17)Bacdafucup - (21:03)All We Got Iz Us - (27:37)Shut 'Em Down - (31:28)Bacdafucup: Part II - (35:30)Triggernometry - (38:24)Wakedafucup - (42:53)Black Rock - (45:30)Snowmads - (49:41)Onyx 4 Life - (52:39)1993 - (55:50)Onyx Versus Everybody - (58:05)Blood On Da X - (58:39)World Take Over - (1:00:03)Lower East Side - (1:03:45)Lighter Note - (1:07:23)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

Hey DITD listeners! Charlie here with another WG interview that I thought you'd enjoy. I talk to producer Kiyan Foroughi as he embarks on the release of his debut concept album "inner light. OUTER SPACE" which drops 27th February. In the meantime, here is my WG interview with him.Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Intro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Break The Beat" By BasstiChillHop MusicHHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

In just five years, BROCKHAMPTON became a Hip-Hop comet, shooting by with seven albums and it could've been more! With those works, they went from free-wheeling Mixtape-sounding albums to more mature works lyrically and sonically. Its obvious that they couldn't have existed in previous eras but could it be done ever again?TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:06)Ben:Don Toliver - OctaneLord Jah Monte Ogbon - As of NowLooking at Birds - Living RoomBy Storm x Injury Reserve - My Ghosts go GhostJordan Ward - BACKWARDWale the Sage - Hug Me As If We Were To Die TomorrowNafe Smallz - It's Not You It's MeThe Game x DJ Drama - Gangsta Grillz EMNTZu - Ferrum SidereumSkrillex - KoraLabrinth - COSMIC OPERA ACT ICharlie:Terrace Martin - PASSIONPJ - Why Do Feelings Matter AnywayLabrinth - COSMIC OPERA ACT ITeeZandos - STILL ODDNija - What I Didn't SayXV & MIKE SUMMERS - The Kid With The Green BackpackTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (15:00)Saturation - (20:26)Saturation II - (26:45)Saturation III - (36:18)Iridescence - (46:00)Ginger - (53:54)Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine - (1:00:26)The Family - (1:05:41)TM - (1:09:48)Lighter Note - (1:18:34)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

The duo of Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith make up EPMD, one of the quintessential Hip-Hop acts in history. Iconic production to rival the greats and a discography that doesn't get talked about nearly enough.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:06)Ben:IDK - e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idkCharlie:Curren$y - Everywhere You Look (EP)Ragz Originale - keepsakePHABO - Ratchet & BluesIDK - e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idkAri Lennox - VacancyTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (11:06)Strictly Business - (16:32)Unfinished Business - (24:56)Business as Usual - (33:21)Business Never Personal - (39:59)Back in Business - (46:37)Out of Business - (52:30)We Mean Business - (58:23) Lighter Note - (1:05:37) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

On this special bass fishing episode of Fishing the DMV, we revisit one of the most heartfelt and inspiring fishing stories in our channel history. In August, we lost Charlie Taylor at 86 — a bass fishing legend whose impact on the freshwater fishing community will live on. Charlie was the founder of Lots-A-Luck Bassmasters and New Horizon Bass Anglers, and was instrumental in creating the New Horizon Bass Anglers Youth Foundation, which hosts one of the longest-running youth fishing derbies in the country at Lake Fairfax — a must-see kids fishing event for anglers of all ages. Charlie's passion for bass fishing techniques, fishing education, and mentoring young anglers made him a beloved fixture in the community. He loved sharing fishing tips, telling incredible fishing tales, and helping both beginners and seasoned anglers improve their game — from bass boat strategy to lure selection, casting techniques, and more. Charlie also made memorable appearances at the Dale City Fishing and Flea Market Show — an annual fishing expo held Saturday, January 31 from 8 AM to 1 PM at the local fire department — and his presence will be dearly missed.In this episode, I'm honored to share my interview with Charlie Taylor, where he recounts how his love for fishing began back in 1970. As a supervisor with 7-Eleven, a store manager told him he needed a hobby… and that conversation sparked a lifelong bass fishing obsession that defined his life.This episode is a tribute to a man whose dedication to bass fishing tips, youth fishing education, and the angling community helped shape the lives of countless fishermen and women. Whether you're here for freshwater fishing content, bass fishing techniques, or inspirational fishing stories, this episode honors a true icon of the sport.Don't miss this legacy-filled bass fishing interview and celebration of one of the greats in our community.

KILLA. Whilst he's now in his talking head era - like most rappers it seems - Cam'ron was an ever-present voice in the 00s Hip-Hop scene. One could say his music is the perfect charting of where the 00s sound was at any given year, with his lyrical content staying steady in the good ol' "Money, hoes & drugs" bag.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:14)Ben:A$AP ROCKY - Don't Be DumbCharlie:Jada Freeman - THE WAY LOVE GOESBXKS - FEAR OF ECLIPSESamm Henshaw - Could Be WorseA$AP ROCKY - Don't Be DumbTopic Intro/Ben's research House - (8:21)Confessions of Fire - (14:48)S.D.E. - (19:55)Come Home with Me - (25:23)Purple Haze - (31:30)Killa Season - (38:30)Crime Pays - (43:59)Purple Haze 2 - (49:06)Lighter Note - (57:35)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence