"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

Another WG interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to Italo-Nigerian artist that has spent a decade learning about music, only to break all the rules she's been taught as she begins her journey as a solo artist whilst also trying to make it in France. I talk to Morenike ( Mohr-en-eh-kuh ) about her name, her beginnings; her musical education and the pitfalls of a solely academic music e...

In a week where: Around 40 people have died and at least 115 have been injured in an explosion at an Alpine Ski resort in Switzerland. Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea. Betty Boop & a bunch of IP enters the public domain. US bombs Venezuela & kidnaps President Nicolas Maduro. Luke Littler wins his 2nd straight World Darts Championship, beating Gian van Veen 6-1. In Tech: (7:12) The AI overlords...

Welcome WG to 30 Questions! For this one we have Producer NappyHigh once again for a fresh set of 30 Questions, the first person to take it twice. NappyHigh's 3rd Interview 1st Interview 2nd Interview NappyHigh's 1st "30 Questions" 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...

Welcome WG to 30 Questions! For this one we have R&B artist Kairos The Writer back on to answer 30 Questions. Kairos The Writer Interview 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 & Review E-Mail: the5thelelm...

Welcome WG to 30 Questions! For this one we have singer/songwriter Marquise Fair back on for one of the longest 30Qs so far. Marquise Fair interview. 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 & Review E-Mail: the...

Welcome WG listeners to a Long Read! For this one we head to Truly Adventurous for "The Richest Black Girl In America" By Lauren N. Henley. This story - which can easily be a film - follows 11 year old Sarah Rector who becomes wealthy after a seemingly worthless piece of land given to her just so happened to produce an obscene amount of oil. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to th...

Welcome WG listeners to a Long Read! For this one we head to The Guardian for "‘The jobless should lead the attack’: a radical Jamaican journalist in 1920s London" By Yvonne Singh. The piece tells the story of Claude McKay, a Jamaican poet at heart who came to the UK in the midst of the US' "Red Summer" and became one of the most noted Black Journalists in the world at that time. Thank you for lis...

Friend of 5E Ovie Okenarhe comes back through to answer 30 Questions! Spin Ovie's interview here. 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 & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.com Twitter: @The5thElementUK W...

Another interview for you to step to! For this one, I got an exclusive look at a new book that charts - aptly through its title - "When Rock Met Hip-Hop" and got to talk to the author who deftly gives a great timeline of Rock meshing with Hip-Hop, through the voices of the people that were in the studios. I talk to writer, author and filmmaker Steven Blush about his beginnings, his music taste; ho...

Welcome WG listeners, to a Long Read! For this one, we head to The New Statesman for "Abolish The Monarchy" written by Will Lloyd . In this aptly titled essay, Lloyd charts the concept of  Windsorism and how the supposed positives that The Royal Family bestow upon us are not built on solid foundations. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questio...

Another interview for you to step to! For this one we catch up with one of my favourite producers for a WG record 3rd time! You'd think I'd know that! But I didn't, which is why I encased this interview with the thought that this was our 2nd catch up episode! Regardless, we get into many subjects from the LA Fires early in the year, his music evolution; GTA: Vice City, creative philosophy and of c...

Welcome WG listeners to a Long Read! For this one we head to Current Affairs for "Jay-Z and the Pitfalls of Black Capitalism" written by Yannick Giovanni Marshall . This chunky read is one of the best and most poetic critiques of Black Capitalism, through the lens of Jay-Z and his rise from "Hustler" to Black Capitalist. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be...

In a week where: Singer D4vd identified as suspect in death of 15-year-old girl found dead in vehicle he owned. Fugees rapper Pras sentenced to 14 years in prison over 1MDB Scandal. Trump Meets Mamdani. Former Reform in Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for pro-Russian bribery. Israel has killed 339 Palestinians in nearly 500 ceasefire violations since last month's truce took effect. In the 1st of t...

In a week where: Tory Lite map out plans for Immigration reform. A copper mine bridge in DRC collapses, killing 32. Anthony Joshua will fight Jake Paul in December. Trump backs vote to release The Epstein Files after more emails are released. Reselling tickets for profit will be outlawed in UK. In Life: (11:38) After Assata Shakur's death last month, I wanted to find a solid article about her life...

In a week where: Zohran Mamdani wins the NYC Mayoral race. Tesla shareholders agree to give Elon Musk a $1T pay package. ITV are in talks with Sky over a £1.6B sale. Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy to be released from prison. COP30 in Brazil begins. In Politics: (15:08) That's MAYOR Mamdani to you! After Zohran Mamdani's NYC Mayor win, what does this mean in for the prospect of a true Left...

In a week where: Trump tells The Pentagon to resume nuclear testing after 30+ years. LA Dodgers retain the World Series after Game 7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The Grand Egyptian Museum reopens. Drinking water is two weeks away from running out in Tehran, Iran. Online porn showing choking to be made illegal in the UK. In Environment: (6:30) Hurricane Melissa has come and gone, ripping through...

In a week where: Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are among over 30 people arrested as part of two multimillion-dollar gambling schemes. Left-wing Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by a landslide. Two men are arrested in suspicion of carrying out The Louvre Heist. Rapper Ghetts is charged with causing death by dangerous driving. UN...

In a week where: New York GOP disbands Young Republicans over controversial messages. Prince Andrew relinquishes royal titles and honors amid Epstein accusations. OpenAI blocks MLK Jr. deepfakes on Sora 2. The Louvre gets robbed. Sanae Takaichi is sworn in as Japan’s first ever female PM. In War: (6:41) An overview of what is going down in Sudan and the Congo and how extractivism is at the heart o...

In a week where: Tim Westwood is charged with four counts of rape. A Gaza-Israeli ceasefire & hostage deal is approved. Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group is dismissed. Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actor, dies aged 79. Afghanistan & Pakistan get into conflict. In Life: (9:34) As the ceasefire is already breached by Israel, we look to a story about stories and how they'll always l...

Another WG interview for you to step to! This time, friend of the show - Music Journalist Miki Hellerbach - links me with fellow Baltimorean, rapper John Wells off the back of his new EP "I don't wanna die (Pt. 1)". We get into his beginnings, all things Baltimore; his autobiographical style and of course his Top 5. I recommend that you also peep Miki's '23 piece with Wells which is heavily refere...

In a week where: World-renowned Zoologist & conservationist Jane Good all dies aged 91. Israel intercept the Global Sumud Flotilla. UK government wins £122m pandemic case against Michelle Mone-linked firm over faulty PPE. “Peanuts” is 75 years old. France PM Sébastien Lecornu resigns after less than a month. In the 1st of two Tech segments: (16:35) I wanted to really sink my teeth into the Dig...

Another interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to upcoming Alt-R&B talent Kairos The Writer off the back of his latest EP release "AND STILL I LOVE". We get into his beginnings, the constant pendulum swing from singing to rapping; learning production and marketing and of course his Top 5. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me quest...

In a week where: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is sentenced to 5 years in prison for criminal conspiracy. Huntington's disease is successfully treated for first time. Keir Starmer announces plans for a compulsory digital ID system, with every UK adult to be issued a "Brit Card”. Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is thrown out. Assata Shakur dies aged 78. In Gaming:...

In a week where: ABC suspends "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" then brings it back after boycotts. Two-time Olympic medallist Fred Kerley becomes first track athlete to commit to Enhanced Games. Police search home of singer D4vd after decomposed remains of missing 15-year-old girl found inside his vehicle last week. UK, Canada, France & Australia officially recognise a Palestinian State. Trump throws toys...

In a week where: Far-Right influencer Charlie Kirk is assassinated at a University event. UK Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson is sacked for ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years for plotting military coup in Brazil. Terence Crawford beats Canelo Alvarez to become first male boxer to be undisputed world champion in three weight classes. Ricky Hatton, former boxing world ch...