The Fly Fidelity Podcast

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Part One: Walasia Shabazz (Episode 68, S5) Jul 23, 2023

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This week–we're featuring a conversation with Walasia Shabazz AKA Allah's Reflection (FKA Miranda Jane Neidlinger) in part one of a two-part podcast. Known as one of the founding editors of Complex and a former editor of STRESS and The Source, she is also A&R of Madvillain's Madvillainy and has general managed multiple major independent record labels! In this episode she discusses being raised by parents who were both Jazz musicians, her time as an editor and writer at The Source, working with John Baker during Gee Street's seminal years, managing MF DOOM and more! Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Mango Shark About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond. Patreon: Support The Fly Fidelity Podcast by subscribing to our Patreon and unlock exclusive bonus content. Learn more at Patreon.com/FlyFidelity Contact: luke.bailey@flyfidelity.co.uk

Nappy Nina (Episode 67, S5) Jul 16, 2023

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This week we're joined for an intimate chat with one of hip hop's truly unique voices - Brooklyn based rapper/producer - Nappy Nina! Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Mango Shark About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond. Patreon: Support The Fly Fidelity Podcast by subscribing to our Patreon and unlock exclusive bonus content. Learn more at Patreon.com/FlyFidelity Contact: luke.bailey@flyfidelity.co.uk

Asher Roth (Episode 66, S5) Jul 09, 2023

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A product of the blog era and a 2009 XXL Freshman, Asher Roth was among a group of MC's making an impact at the tail-end of the 2000's. This episode we're joined by Roth for a candid conversation about reinvention, the glory days of the internet, and a forthcoming EP produced by Logic. Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Mango Shark About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond. Patreon: Support The Fly Fidelity Podcast by subscribing to our Patreon and unlock exclusive bonus content. Learn more at Patreon.com/FlyFidelity Contact: luke.bailey@flyfidelity.co.uk

Jeff & Eric Rosenthal (Episode 65, S5) Jun 25, 2023

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This week-we're dissecting the discourse of blogs and their impact between 2007-2012 when hip-hop met the internet. Collectively known as ItsTheReal, Jeff and Eric Rosenthal join us to talk about their 10-part docu-style audio series The Blog Era and remember the wild west of music distribution and discovery. ++ Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media ++ Art direction: Mango Shark ++ About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond. ++ Patreon: Support The Fly Fidelity Podcast by subscribing to our Patreon and unlock exclusive bonus content. Learn more at Patreon.com/FlyFidelity ++ Contact: luke.bailey@flyfidelity.co.uk

Slug (Episode 64, S5) Jun 18, 2023

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This week on Fly Fidelity, we welcome back Slug for an enlightening and very meaningful conversation about the latest Atmosphere album–So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously. We talk about the sequential events that shaped its conceptualisation, following the flow of collaboration, being challenged by Ant, working with SA-Roc, and more! + + Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media + + Art direction: Mango Shark + + About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond. + + Patreon: Support The Fly Fidelity Podcast by subscribing to our Patreon and unlock exclusive bonus content. Learn more at Patreon.com/flyfidelity + + Contact: luke.bailey@flyfidelity.co.uk

King Vision Ultra (Episode 63, S5) Jun 04, 2023

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This week we're featuring one of the most compelling artists today— King Vision Ultra—AKA PTP founder Geng—who makes his much anticipated second appearance on the pod. Described as a NYC story of many NYC stories, we discuss his culture-shifting latest album SHOOK WORLD and his incredible journey making it! + + Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media + + Art direction: Mango Shark + + About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond. + + Patreon: Support The Fly Fidelity Podcast by subscribing to our Patreon and unlock exclusive bonus content. Learn more at Patreon.com/flyfidelity + + Contact: luke.bailey@flyfidelity.co.uk

Fly Fidelity Presents: Hip Hop Cymru Wales (S2, Season Finale) May 28, 2023

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On our season finale, we get candid about the next generation and future of breakin' with special guests, including: Emma Mallam (AKA Galmal), Motion Control Dance, Rosanna Carless (AKA, Michael Glasgow (AKA Silence), Jamie Berry (AKA Flexton), and Rachel Pedley (AKA Welsh Poppy-- all of whom are members of UK breakin'. Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Lloyd Bailey Special thanks to Friendly Rich (The Tom Green Show) About: From the producers of Fly Fidelity comes a candid and celebratory history of Welsh Hip Hop—featuring long-form, neglected and under-documented tales from Wales. Hosted by Luke Bailey, Hip Hop Cymru Wales dives into the notable and nuanced evolution of Welsh hip hop history and its impact, exploring the intimate road map to an incredible and powerful culture, that's still enduring and changing lives today.

Fly Fidelity Presents: Hip Hop Cymru Wales(S2, Episode Three) May 28, 2023

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With backgrounds that have pushed the boundaries of the form in ways that few have, Lee James (AKA B-Boy Melee) and Uprock Addict members Bryce Davies (FKA Tumbleweed) and Kwam Chang (AKA Kwamikaze) have collectively been responsible for upholding a gold-standard in the art of breaking in Wales. We discuss their journeys, achievements, and unique perspectives on breakin'! Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Lloyd Bailey Special thanks to Friendly Rich (The Tom Green Show) About: From the producers of Fly Fidelity comes a candid and celebratory history of Welsh Hip Hop—featuring long-form, neglected and under-documented tales from Wales. Hosted by Luke Bailey, Hip Hop Cymru Wales dives into the notable and nuanced evolution of Welsh hip hop history and its impact, exploring the intimate road map to an incredible and powerful culture, that's still enduring and changing lives today.

Fly Fidelity Presents: Hip Hop Cymru Wales (S2, Episode Two) May 28, 2023

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This episode, we're graced by two generations of Newbridge, namely, the co-founder of The Welsh Open B-Boy Champs - Lee Davies (FKA CLD Crazy) -and B-boy/dance coach -Tommy Boost. Truly trailblazing, Lee and Tommy have done it all, ranging from facilitating spaces for breakers in Wales to throw down and compete, to teaching and appearing in videos, and more! Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Lloyd Bailey Special thanks to Friendly Rich (The Tom Green Show) About: From the producers of Fly Fidelity comes a candid and celebratory history of Welsh Hip Hop—featuring long-form, neglected and under-documented tales from Wales. Hosted by Luke Bailey, Hip Hop Cymru Wales dives into the notable and nuanced evolution of Welsh hip hop history and its impact, exploring the intimate road map to an incredible and powerful culture, that's still enduring and changing lives today.

Fly Fidelity Presents: Hip Hop Cymru Wales (S2, Episode One) May 27, 2023

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Cardiff veteran Darren Ford (AKA 4Dee) opens up season two and discusses his incredible life and early days forging a name as a B-boy. We also talk about his pursuit of exploring other elements, becoming an MC, helping to build a scene with the legendary Underdogs, and so much more! Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Lloyd Bailey Special thanks to Friendly Rich (The Tom Green Show) About: From the producers of Fly Fidelity comes a candid and celebratory history of Welsh Hip Hop—featuring long-form, neglected and under-documented tales from Wales. Hosted by Luke Bailey, Hip Hop Cymru Wales dives into the notable and nuanced evolution of Welsh hip hop history and its impact, exploring the intimate road map to an incredible and powerful culture, that's still enduring and changing lives today.

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