Don’t Call Me “Exotic” is a brand new podcast hosted by DJ, Radio Presenter and Promoter, Oh Annie Oh.

Listen along as she chats to fellow creatives (DJs, singers, label managers, tattoo artists, venue bookers) about their lives, navigating their careers amongst racism and ofc spill some tea.

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Don't Call Me "Exotic" Podcast

On the very first episode of Don't Call Me "Exotic", Annie is joined by soul singer and songwriter Amahla. Mentored by Nile Rogers and nominated for an Ivor Novello award for her socio-political songwriting, she speaks to Annie about challenging the Anthropology curriculum at University College London, her activism and discusses whether the music industry has done enough one year on after George Floyd.


S1 Ep 1: Amahla

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On the second episode of Don't Call Me "Exotic", Annie is joined by DJ, director,&nbsp;curator and artist, Almass Badat. Rounding up her residency on BBC Asian Network, she speaks on becoming the representation in music that was missed growing up, how P Diddy was unknowingly her cultural landmark at school, the recent growth of the South Asian music scene and on her exploration of incorporating her South Asian culture into her DJ sets.


S1 Ep 2: Almass Badat

On the third episode of Don't Call Me "Exotic”, Annie is joined by DJ, radio presenter (Soho Radio) and general manager of Soundway Records, Alice Ming Chuan Whittington. She speaks to Annie about being constantly asked the question… “Where are you from from?”, how she landed her job at Soundway Records by being the Head of Logistics for a 5k capacity electronic festival in Cuba… (without internet) and being asked to look more “Asian” while DJing a diversity event.


S1 Ep 3: Alice Ming Chuan Whittington

On this episode of Don't Call Me "Exotic”, Annie is joined by DJ and radio presenter (Rinse FM) Jordss. She speaks to Annie on starting up her radio show Black Joy Archives as an outlet to celebrate songs connected to her and her guests’ Black experience, racism within both the TV and music industries, and why accountability is her word for the year.

S1 Ep 4: Jordss

On this bonus episode of Don't Call Me "Exotic”, Annie is joined by Rahel & Nicole from a WhatsApp group turned activism platform ESEA Sisters. ESEA Sisters is a sisterhood formed of people of East & South-east Asian descent who identify as women, trans, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and any other genderqueer identity, providing a safe space in the wake of increased anti-Asian racism.

Rahel & Nicole speak to Annie about how and why they both joined the ESEA Sisters group, overcoming internalized racism, why banana leaves in cuisine isn’t just an “aesthetic”, the frustration of which box to check pertaining to race on forms and how joining the sisterhood has changed their lives.

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DREA - 02 January 2024

First famed for her UK funky anthems in the late ’00s, producer @KARENNYAMEKG left the scene behind after experiencing misogyny, double standards and a lack of support. Since 2018, she’s been re-energised, with a new sound, acclaimed DJ chops, and a music community that has welcomed and supported her. 

Alongside a smooth and soulful Recognise mix brimming with Afro percussive grooves and deep house, Ria Hylton learns about her move towards melody, and how those early years set the foundation for her return

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-karen-nyame-kg-interview

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The fourth installment of SIGNAL SESSIONS comes from New York's DJ Alone Again (@alone_again), the talented selector and producer fresh off the release of his 'Affection EP' on Fortune Signal. With this mix, the artist takes you on a deep and emotive journey through his signature soulful house and groovy garage sounds, including two tracks off his new EP.

Tracklist:
DJ Alone Again - One More Night
DJ's Rule - Get Into the Music (Ambient Cult Mix)
Intr0beatz - Dream Status
Chaos in the CBD - Global Erosion
Joy Orbison & Léa Sen - Better
Vinny - Distinct Look
Raybone Jones - Green Funk
Enrique Iturralde - I Love Your Style
Mike Sharon - The Purple Line
Rucyl - Love in War (Pete Gust KID Remix)
Rob Redford - Makin Ends Meet
So Inagawa - Logo Queen
Fresh and Low - New Life
Pvrple Breeze - Game Boy
DJ Alone Again - Want U Close
Eli Escobar - I Miss Someone

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