Killa Kela Podcast

On the eve of the world DMC finals, it was only right to get this episode out ahead of the weekends international DJ event. An event that has, to most of us, been part of our yearly attending forever and more; Tony Prince, whether you know him or not, is so engrained in the development of international DJ culture, that talking to him about his legacy, and his devotion to international DJ culture,...

This weeks Graff Podcast is a special one, as we take a walk through the stories, crews and artists that define the Graff world in the UK's capital. Reaz & Spat of 1T, 2 figures of the London writing community and kings in their own right, talk as fans about the scene they love and the people they're close with. They tell stories of their time coming up in the graff rush of the 90's, from the note...

Many of you may know him for the 4 Minutes Of Hip Hop History in Beatbox; Eklips came to life in what seemed to be an overnight internet explosion, but the truth was far from that; Eklips, from his techniques and live performing alone would suggest otherwise. He's from my school of beatboxing - pre internet, where the everyday understanding of what you did were very real, and the beatbox landscape...

Todays gust is with a man who began his life in Graffiti, which developed into a lifestyle of gang activity, and aggressive street activity, which took him and his crew into some of the darkest stories the UK Graff scene has ever had documented. From jail to University case study, Justin 706 Rollin's is now an Author, public speaker and screen writer. This is a truly inspiring conversation of pain...

Creating his own world of characters and colour is the illustrative graff leader Vents137. Very few people can hold the torch for a style to which, at one glance, you are teleported to a happy place. His characters, colour palette and attention to detail is for the nostalgia in us. His references and where his style and techniques derive from is for the geeks in us. We get deep into all of this, p...

It was only right i held this podcast down for the 100th episode! these are 2 gods in the field of UK Mcing and Drum & Bass. The UK rave landscape wouldn't be the same without them. From the early beginnings of UK Rap, UK rave, Jungle, to Grime, battle rap.. from mixtapes to limewire these boys have relentlessly challenged the landscape in countless ways and brought new ideas to the table. inspiri...

This episode is with one of the big characters in the UK Graff world. An endearing writer who's personality ALONE will leave a mark on your day - this is the man behind the spray can, Sime. From his early years of painting, Sime breaks down the various areas in his life thats lead him to this point in time; a writer not like any of the rest, nor holding any of the usual Graffiti traits or stereoty...

I don't write this likely; we have 2 heroes of the British music world inside todays podcast. from Skrillex, to The Prodigy, early sound systems, to touring the world among decades of musical genres.. it leaves me with nothing more to say, than to introduce you to Flinty and Deman, the legendary, and still the forerunning, Ragga Twinz. Subscribe the Killa Kela Podcast @ iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/...

On the week of his 50th birthday, UK Graffiti writer Kilo steps into the Podcast arena for an up close and personal chat. A man of many sides and opinions, this first generation writer has often been unsung for his national contribution to Graff and Hip Hop culture. From his heavy documentation of the 90's scene, with Video's Visual Graffix & Steel Injection, to his consistent work with young peop...

Yoo on first meeting, I knew the person i was talking to was very much the embodiment of what this podcast is about : ZERX, the aggressive London Graffiti writer is how you may know him. Harry F Conway however, is not only a photographer to the highest bespoke level, but he's also a book publisher and a voice to the street culture that begun his creative career. On the eve of his new book release...

If you've never been acquainted with don Grimsickers, then you're in for a treat. Grime MC, artist and paid up member of the Streets/Mike Skinner camp, Grim holds the quality of character that you'd hope from the stable he's emerging from. Having built his name and reputation in the Grime battle arena, his choice of beats combined with his lyrical flow and content has lead him to grow with versati...

Opening the books on todays Graffiti documenting, we have one of the most notorious lone stars in the UK's South east Graffiti scene. Today is VAMP'S Podcast. In this, his first ever public chat we talk about the beginnings, the lifestyle, the experiences, the stories and his highly publicised Graffiti case which saw him take on one of the greatest character transformations to have been witnessed...

Todays Podcast is with one half of a crew with a lane all of their own. With inspirations drawing from DaftPunk, Roots Manuva, Madness, Rap, Dance, Skating and Graff.. This is Simon Frank from the mighty Audio Bullies. We chat about their beginnings, how the group formed, the Graff, the touring, the albums and tracks from back in the day, to now. We open the vaults to street culture from a man bor...

This is Episode 3 of The Killa Kela Livestream Liveshow! recorded on the 31st July 2019 @ The Shop, London to a invite only audience. Featuring very special guests; Drum&Bass & Graff legend GOLDIE, N-Dubz Rapper & Producer FAZER, Comedian & Meme king POUNDLAND BANDIT, REEPS ONE (not featured, he's on the podcast in 3 weeks time!) & live music from lyricist DEYAH. Need I say more? please enjoy this...

Todays Killa Kela Podcast is with Canada's freestyle rappers delight Emotionz. Very few can hold the flame of longevity and not be sharp in moulding their creativity to work with a scene constantly changing. It takes raw talent and dedication. Emotionz has seen it all throughout his career and still stays true to the passion he has for the culture. From early signings with Swissbeats, to recording...

WOW.. Todays podcast is probably the biggest labour of love I've ever had the pleasure of curating and presenting... this ones for the UK beatbox scene; its the UK Beatbox championships takeover with special guests The Beatbox Collective - Hobbit, Zani, Ballzee, Bass6. Plus their gift of the original audio from last years beatbox panel discussion with Beardyman, Reeps One & Myself. The UK Beatboxi...

GOOD MORNING! This weeks podcast power person comes in the name of ALEXIS KNOX ! fashion stylist, DJ and style Columnist for both Radio and TV. From her humble beginnings in Drum&Bass/Rave culture, she’s calved her lane working alongside JODY HARSH , CRAIG DAVID, CHARLI XCX and yours truly, to name a small few. Today we’re droppin street knowledge on the drip and the secret devils to make them out...

Podcast 87 is a VIP day with General 45 in the building, Reggae's multi talented Mr Williamz! On the eve of his new release More Weed, we sit down for a chat talking on his early years in the West Indies, his soundsystem roots, music and influences, his colaborations with Shy FX, Banny Page to name a few and what he see's socially with the impact of music in peoples everyday lives. This ones for t...

This weeks podcast is with two dons on the fringes of Tattoo and street culture both in the UK and the U.S ; Phillies Nik Hampshire is a model, Rapper, photographer, influencer and street culture Junkie. Alongside Nik is Sketch - celebrated personality on Channel 4's Tattoo Fixers, as well as rapper, model and creative. We go heavy into creative life and the journeys / key turning points for these...

As part of June's Killa Kela Podcast live show, I had the opportunity for an in-depth discussion with good friend, DJ and Grime original DJ Target. On the eve of the Grime Kids paperback release, his Post Kulture collectors Vlog series and Clothing collaboration launch alongside Ghetts, we open up the Grime files and break down the back story into what has become a tale of Bow to riches. Targs tal...

Podcast 84 is with the new breed of UK talent sent down from another dimension to push the envelope - MC, artist, producer, Ali3nhead. Part of a bigger movement which is cross referencing Trap, Metal, Emo and Hip Hop, Ali3nhead is fastly becoming a face and brand within a new and developing scene. Today we chat inspirations, branding and the importance of the 360 control of an artists creative out...

This weeks Podcast is with actor of the award wining cult movie Northern Soul, Game Of Thrones newbie, Lead singer of the band More Like Trees and all round creative starburst Joshua Whitehouse. We get deep with Josh, talking about his creative journey, his early influences with Punk, indie and flamenco music. His entry into modelling, acting and his first taste into movie making; His involvement...

Todays Podcast is alongside an original 90's Hip Hop torch holder, Producer Geoff Wilkinson of Us3 and (now)YLD. At a time when Hip Hop and jazz weren't quite as commercially celebrated, Geoff and Us3 were spearheading a sound which not only helped put a focus on acts such as Digable Planets, Gangstarr & A Tribe Called Quest, but also feeding relevance into the jazz world. Years on and with his ne...

This is a bumper week for international, broad social, political and musical talk with Rap crew Makola - the new and alternative and outspoken rap/spoken word crew, and Rapper, entrepreneur, Podcaster, radio presenter, Author and British Womans Deadlift champion (lol, its the truth)ZUBY Music . We get under the hood of what is going on out in the world and on social media - how technology is pushi...

This was a moment to remember - sitting down in a secret location and having food with 3 of the all time greatest UK MC's who have helped pave the way for UK music and street culture (Rodney casually tells me off camera, that he once worked alongside Jimmy Page)This is an exclusive chat with team KINGDEM, comprising of MC's TY, Rodney P & Blak Twang. We get deep on their journeys, their visions, m...