Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. A young Nigerian leaves home on the eve of conflict and lands in a cold London winter without a portfolio, a plan for the weather, or a safety net. What follows is a masterclass in perseverance: a year of work to build the portfolio he didn’t know he needed, a tough start in Bath marked by bias and small victories, and an eventual breakthroug...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Navigating Identity, Community, and the Transformative Power of Hip-Hop As we catch up with the remarkable Charlie Dark MBE, prepare to be inspired by tales of creativity, community, and cultural journeys. Charlie takes us through his transformative roles—from the vibrant club scene to the joys of fatherhood with the arrival of his third chil...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Discover the raw and thrilling energy of 1974 New York through David's eyes. He recounts navigating the city's initial grit and discovering its vibrant opportunities, including an unforgettable Aretha Franklin concert at Radio City Music Hall. As David adjusts to his new surroundings, his connections with industry icons and attendan...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Something is electrifying about the click of a camera shutter capturing a moment in time, and no one knows that better than Normski, the man behind the lens in the golden age of UK hip-hop. My conversation with this photographic maestro takes us from chuckles over technology's quirks in podcasting to the profound depths of personal and c...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. When the clock strikes midnight on your 39th birthday, it’s not just another year ticked off; it’s a heralding in of a new era, brimming with opportunities just waiting to be seized. And that's precisely the vibe Leenanne Adu brings to this episode of Fortified 45s. Armed with a bucket list dreams and the wisdom gleaned from personal and...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. It's February 2024. As I stroll under the rare azure canopy of London,  I'm here to share the enlightening continuation of my dialogue with Cyril Nri. We dive into a reflective journey through New York's storied streets, muse on the timeless melodies of Stevie Wonder, and consider the art of becoming someone else through the le...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. As the new year unfolds, I invite you to wrap yourself in the comfort of shared stories and profound insights with our guest, the profoundly talented Cyril Nri. His journey through stage, screen, and voice acting reveals the textured layers of an artist's life, embedded with the echoes of an Igbo heritage and the resilience of a culture....

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. The Soulful Journey of David Nathan: Legacy and Influence Join us on a soulful journey as we engage in a heartfelt conversation with the British Ambassador of Soul, Mr. David Nathan, fondly known as Uncle D.  From the streets of London to the vibrant soul music scene, David Nathan, with his five-decade-long career, he brings a wealth of wisdo...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Join me,  along with my special guest, Zak Polanski, the Deputy Leader of the Green Party, as we have a heart-to-heart conversation; we unlock the stories behind Zak's surname changes, our shared nightclub experiences, and the intriguing intersections of identity and politics. But that's not all. We also delve into the pressing issu...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Pierre is in conversation with one of the most exciting and influential  DJs of the 90s, Martin Green.  Martin founded the club Smashing, the epicentre of the 90's Britpop scene. Martin is an avid music collector, unearthing a nutritious bounty of lost gems and compiling them on many albums for major and independent record companies, kic...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Pierre is joined by the actor Shaun Parkes. They discuss growing up together,  faith,  and his role in the film Human Traffic. All of this is fuelled by a few glasses of champagne. Things get bubbly!! Intro Song Chase The Devil - Max Romeo Shaun's Choices Dat - Pluto Shervington Heaven Help Us  All - Stevie Wonder Dear Mama - 2Pac Nobody...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Pierre is joined by  Horse Meat Disco DJ Luke Howard to discuss DJ life our relationship with music and our early musical discoveries in our formative years. Also the emergence of Horse Meat Disco and the future. Intro Song Take Me I'm Yours- Mary Clark Lukes's Choices Just Us -  Two Tons Of Fun You Are My Friend - Sylvester (Live)...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Pierre talks with the  British author, keynote speaker and IT Director in the Home Office  Nurjahan Khatun. Nujahan talks about early home life, homelessness, and re-invention.  She shares the songs that gave her strength through adversity and how she keeps inspired. Podcast artwork by John Dyer RELATED LINKS Nurjahan Khatun's Song Choic...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Part 2  of the conversation with the BBC foreign correspondent Lebo Diseko. Lebo talks about her harrowing experience, being locked in the Capitol Building for her safety during the 2021 insurrection in Washington, and her love for South African House music. Podcast artwork by John Dyer  -    paulwindledesign.co.uk Lebo Diseko's Song Cho...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Mista Pierre thIs in conversation with the BBC foreign correspondent Lebo Diseko. Lebo talks about her formative years in Oxford, being a child of political exiles, and the influence of Jazz in South Africa. Podcast artwork by John Dyer  -    paulwindledesign.co.uk Lebo Diseko's Song Choices Andile Yenana - Tembisa https://open.spotify.c...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Mista Pierre talks with the  British singer,  essayist, and art historian David McAlmont David talks about his childhood and his formative years in Guyana. He discusses fame and self-reinvention., as well as some music that has contributed to the soundtrack to his inspired life. Podcast artwork by John Dyer David McAlmont's Song Choices...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Pierre talks with British author, podcaster and musician  Musa Okwonga. Musa talks about his move to Berlin. He shares songs that give him strength and make him feel brave. He also discusses navigating queer identities and how he keeps inspired. Podcast artwork by John Dyer RELATED LINKS Musa Okwonga's Song Choices Kano - Good Youtes Wal...

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback. Summary of the upcoming Podcasts from the Fortified 45 series. Hosts: Mista Pierre Producer: Mista Pierre Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Website Mista Pierre's Instagram