Nostalgia Podcast

In this episode, Victoria sits down with Nina Rose an artist who fuses elements of Afro-Pop, Afro-Dancehall and R&B to create her unique sound. She dives into her experience with music growing up in a mixed heritage household, embracing multi-genres in her music and how she was able to draw from personal experience in her song "Last Call." Songs in this episode: 1. Ex-Factor - Ms Lauryn Hill 2...

In this episode, Victoria sits down with Felicia OluTease an all-around hyphenated and multi-faceted creative. She dives into the importance of networking and maintaining relationships, how much her family means to her and inspires her and how she expresses herself through her style. Songs in the episode: 1. Konko Below - Lagbaja 2. Rick Ross - Hustlin' 3. Soulja Boy - Kiss Me Through The Phone 4....

Victoria sits down with ScottyInside, a DJ, MC, Host, and founder of Always Inside Group. He discusses his journey into DJing, he shares his motivation behind launching Always Inside, a platform for up-and-coming DJs, and his mission to provide opportunities and support for new talent. Songs in the episode: 1. Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader 2. Undercover Martyn - Two Door Cinema Club 3. Time...

Victoria sits down with Smooth Fuego DJ, presenter, event and artist manager. We dive into where his career began as a DJ, why genres should be kept intact, and how his company 360 R&B is championing new R&B artists across the world. Songs in this episode: 1. Slow Dance - Keri Hilson 2. All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) - Joe 3. Heaven Sent - Keyshia Cole 4. Between The Sheets - The I...

Victoria sits down with singer-songwriter Kemi Sulola, we dive into what it was like growing up in East London surrounded by her dad’s reggae vinyls, how complications with her health inspired her to build a studio space and offer support for up-and-coming artists, to her music being acknowledged by Trevor Nelson and Janet Jackson. This episode is in collaboration with Parasoul Ent. an all-encompa...

Victoria sits down with singer-songwriter Amethyst. In this episode, Amethyst takes us on a journey to when she first developed her love for music as a young girl, and how she developed her sound and skills to become the artist she is today. Songs featured in this episode: 1. How Come You Don't Call Me - Alicia Keys 2. Black & Gold - Sam Sparro 3. I'm In Love With Another Man - Jazmine...

Victoria sits down with Tendai, the host, editor and producer of Soundtracks Podcast - a music podcast dedicated to sharing stories and discussing music's influence on our lives. We discuss the power of music and how it allows for introspection in our lives, growing up as an older sister and navigating the relationship with her younger siblings and the beauty of letting go of past hurt to make...

Victoria sits down with singer and songwriter Dior Ashe. In this episode, we dive into how her songwriting has become her therapy, her experience working in the mental health field and how it transcends into her music and her other creative expression, painting buddhas. This episode is in collaboration with Parasoul Ent. an all-encompassing artist development and exposure agency. Learn more here....

Victoria sits down with singer-songwriter Tochi. In this episode, we dive into why it was important for Tochi to blend her culture and language (Igbo) into her music, how her spare time diving into YouTube allowed her to expand her music library and Tochi takes us down memory lane to the early Afrobeat era (what a time). Songs in this episode: 1. Esperanza Spalding- Jazz Ain’t Nothing But Soul, Li...

Victoria sits down with Verity the music journalist and founder of The Rave Report. In this episode, we touch on the power of finding your musical tribe and community, how music evolves with your evolution and how Soundcloud has democratised music. Songs in this episode: 1. Bubble Pop Electric - Gwen Stefani 2. God Lives Through - A Tribe Called Quest  3. The Seed -  Kemet Crew 4.  Me dê Amor (DJ...

Victoria sits down with Mighloe, a singer and songwriter in Toronto, Canada. In this episode, we touch on how we have entered a multi-genre era, how Mighloe made it a point not to be compared to Mirah Carey and how old classics can make a resurgence in the modern day. Songs in this episode: 1. Angel Of Mine - Monica 2. Dreams - Fleetwood Mac 3. A Sunday Kind Of Love - Etta James 4. So Into You - T...

Victoria sits down with Michael and Julian, the founders and hosts of Chapters Podcast - a live music show and podcast focusing on artists and their journey. In this episode, the questions are turned onto them, and we dive into their stories, journeys, and music that mattered most to them. Through their varied playlist, we touch on how iconic hall parties were back in the day, how significant car...

Victoria sits down with Host of BBC1's R&B Soul show and artist, Victoria Jane as we dive into his nostalgia. We touch on how Victoria found her way back to R&B and Soul, how faith plays an important role in her life and how she balances being the Jane of all trades. Songs in this episode: Corinne Bailey Raye - Put Your Records On Dwele - Truth  Liane La Havas - Lost & Found Marvin...

Victoria sits down with DJ, Promoter and Designer leverson as we dive into his nostalgia. We touch on how important variety is in music, the importance of breaking past the algorithm and discovering new sounds and how his dad's compilation mixes gave him the foundation of his music taste. Songs in this episode: 1. Welcome To The World Of Plastic Beach - Gorillaz, Hyptnoic Bass Ensemble and Sno...

In this episode, Victoria sits down with Nia Chennai, the singer song-writer behind the iconic line "You've been running through my mind, I'm so damn tired." We discussed how she kept her dreams of becoming a singer close to her heart, how a breakup inspired her song and how Brandy intuitively was telling her something was up through her music. Songs featured in this episode: 1....

*Apologies for the sound at the beginning! Stick with it, it gets better, I promise!* Victoria sits down with singer-songwriter Mide Janelle as we dive into her nostalgia. We touch on the importance of living in your authentic truth, how Chris Brown and her cousin inspired her and her vocals and how much we miss the vulnerable lover boys like Joe in old-school R&B. Follow Mide Janelle on Insta...

In this episode, Victoria sits down with singer/songwriter Nayana AB. We dive into her adoration for live music, how she brings elements of story-telling and vulnerability and encourages others to do so too and the important role her friends and her tribe ( Da Community ) play in her life. Songs featured in this episode: 1. Killing Me Softly With His Song - Fugees, Ms Lauryn Hill 2. Hair Down - Si...

In this episode, Victoria sits down with Eman from Da A2 a talented rapper from South London. We dive into how he has worked to perfect his craft by learning from the greats, how important the support from his brothers has been and how much he relates to the movie 8 Mile. Songs featured in this episode: 1. Hustlin' - Rick Ross 2. Blam! - JME 3. SIXTEEN - Youngs Teflon 4. 8 Mile - Emimen 5. Hea...

On this very special personal episode, Victoria sat down with her best friend of 15 years Angie! They reflect on their years of friendship and dive into the nostalgic songs that were the soundtrack of our era. Expect a few tears, laughs and warnings not to litter. But most importantly hear their experiences and the love they share for each other through their music. Songs featured in this episode:...

In this episode, Victoria sits down with the contemporary R&B girl group Y.Q.S, consisting of Von'Jai , Francheska and Dena . They bring an Afro-Swing/Latino twist to their music. We dive into their R&B nostalgia playlist, how girl groups such as the Pussy Cat Dolls and Destiny Childs inspired them and how important it was to them to bring a fresh take to R&B. Songs in this episode...

Victoria sits down with the Southeast London rap duo AE - comprised of the lovely Ads and Els . We dive into their nostalgia with a playlist filled with cultural classics. We speak about the pioneers who paved the way for the culture, the ones who brought something new to the scene and the songs that became the actual national anthem. Songs featured in this episode: 1. Talking The Hardest - Giggs...

I sit down with Berne the founder of the tech start-up Pryntd where he takes 2D content and turns it into 3D immersive experiences; we dive into his nostalgia and knowledge of Hip-Hop. His playlist takes us to the throwbacks and the great legends of hip-hop such as Nas, Jay-Z, Tupac and Biggie. Songs in this episode: 1. Never Change - Jay-Z 2. Feel It In The Air - Beanie Sigel, Melissa Jay 3. Juic...

Victoria sits down with Afro-pop rapper hailing from East London Rucci (formerly known as R3 LSE), we dive into his eclectic playlist and his nostalgia. We touch on a Nigerian classic by Styl-Plus, how Christina Milian's AM PM will be rinsed until August and how important it was to bring his vibes into his music. Songs featured in this episode: 1. Warning - The Notorious B.I.G 2. AM To PM - Ch...

In this episode, Victoria sits down with Melissa, a music producer and content creator who focuses on sex, relationships and dating. We touch on the lasting impact cool and great teachers make, the importance of setting standards in relationships and why you shouldn't keep everything to yourself whilst in a relationship. Songs in this episode: 1. Beautiful - Snoop Dogg ft. Pharell 2. Make It C...

Victoria Pennant sits down with singer-songwriter Monét, her soulful sounds are reminiscent of chilled Sunday afternoons. We dive into her nostalgic tracks, and her influences on her music and speak a bit about her creative process. Her song selection speaks to very specific moments where they came at the right time and mirrors her sound as an artist. Songs in this is episode 1. Half Crazy - Ojeri...