Hip Hop Raised Me

Latest Episodes:

BELLY: This Album is Me Going Through A Really Dark Time and Finding The Light… Aug 23, 2021

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DJ Semtex connects with Belly for the latest Hip Hop Raised Me episode. When you have A certain belief system and something happens in your life that shakes that belief system… it’s a hard mountain to climb. Xo recording artist Belly climbed that mountain, and managed to get to the other side. DJ Semtex caught up with Belly to talk about all of this, his forth-coming album ‘See You Next Wednesday’, working with The Weeknd, and loads more…

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EST GEE: I Don't Really Get Into What People Say...I Know What's Real and What's Not Real and What's True and What's Not True. Aug 16, 2021

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EST Gee is one of the hottest new artists coming through. Signed to Yo Gotti's CMG label, he recently dropped his 5th mixtape 'Bigger The Life Or Death' which secured his biggest success thus far. DJ Semtex caught up with the Louisville, Kentucky native to discuss everything from working with Lil Baby, to connecting with Jay-Z.

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BLXST: The 10,000 Hours You Can’t Cheat It…You Got To Go Through The Highs and Lows Aug 09, 2021

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Blxst is the future. The West coast rapper / singer is one of the most exciting emerging artists, and he has been gradually building his fanbase. Over the last 12 months people have been discovering him through bangers like 'Over Rated', or ' Chosen'. His music has a timeless feel, and he's just getting started. He's that artist you need to know about, and the latest guest on the 'Hip Hop Raised Me' podcast.

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LATTO: It's Definitely Harder Being A Female In This Music Industry Than Male. Aug 02, 2021

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Straight out of Atlanta Georgia, Latto is one of the hardest emerging artists in the game. She dropped a mixtape last year called 'Queen Of The Souf' which immediately won her fans across the world, After tearing up the Rolling Loud festival, DJ Semtex caught up with Latto to talk about everything from the name change, the hustle, going harder, working with Gucci Mane, 21 Savage, and loads more.

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BAS: There's A Few That Make Me Want To Rap Better...Cole Is One Of Them Jul 26, 2021

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Straight out of Queens New York, and part of J Cole’s Dreamville collective, Bas is one of the hardest lyricists in the game. DJ Semtex caught up with Bas to talk about everything from his work on the ‘Off Season’ album, to the UK Drill phenomenon.

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POP SMOKE: Shoot For The Stars...Aim For The Moon Jul 19, 2021

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On Febuary 10th 2020 DJ Semtex recorded an in depth interview with Pop Smoke. Several days later the world lost a legend in the making. Another heart wrenching instance of an amazing artist gone to soon. The interview with Pop Smoke was intended to be the inaugral episode of the Hip Hop Raised Me podcast and for obvious it was put on hold. Recently the interview was sampled on Pop Smoke's second posthumous album 'Faith', so in continual tribute to a legend Semtex revisits the pivotal sit down with Pop Smoke on the latest episode of the Hip Hop Raised me podcast.

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BOBBY SESSIONS: I Was A Legend The Moment I Declared It! Jul 12, 2021

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Bobby Sessions is in his 20s and he's already signed to Def Jam, dropped his debut album 'Manifest', won a Grammy, and worked with Marvel. The interesting part is that he had already envisioned this, the self proclaimed 'Young Legend' from Dallas Texas saw it coming, his manifestation is constantly coming into fruition. He's more than a rapper, and what he stands for is deeper than rap. DJ Semtex talks to Bobby Sessions about the power of self belief, the keys to defining your own destiny, and loads more.

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BIA: I Feel Like I'm Having A Moment Right Now Jul 05, 2021

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Imagine patiently waiting for your time to blow, then after a 9 year wait it arrives. Could you wait that long, would you be ready for it? Bia’s definitely ready, and it’s her time. DJ Semtex caught up with her for the latest episode of the Hip Hop Raised Me podcast.

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TRE CAPITAL: You Gotta’ Dream Bigger Don’t Let Anybody Stimulate You Just To Think We Only Supposed To Get Artist Money. Jun 28, 2021

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LA Rapper Tre Capital is travelling at the speed of life, connecting with some incredible people along the way. Tre details working with the Good Music team, Wondagurl, and Xzibit. The influence of Hip Hop on fashion, advice from Dr Dre, and loads more.

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LADIPOE: No Punchlines Just Lifelines. Jun 21, 2021

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Ladipoe was born and raised in Lagos, but received his higher learning at North Carolina University where his Rap career started, and gave him an incredible insight into the game. Ladipoe talks to DJ Semtex in detail about the art of Rap, artistry, the pursuit of perfection, the reasons for Drake's success, the baggage of Hip Hop, and much more.

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