R.A.P Ferreira (formerly known as Milo) joins us for a perceptive conversation about "Bob's Son", his eclectic and experimental ode to the legendary poet, Bob Kaufman. We also talk to Kelly Lee Blackwell, Bob Kaufmans niece and daughter of Robert “Bumps” Blackwell. Listen and learn!

R.A.P Ferreira (Episode 20)

Bigg Jus is an alternative hip hop artist, who's spent over two decades contributing to the evolution of independent hip hop, helping to lay the foundation for a generation of fierce, independent artists, from Company Flow's debut album ‘Funcrusher Plus' (1997) and beyond. Whether it be reshaping the concept of underground hip-hop with Co Flow, or his solo Big Justoleum work, to his work with Orko Elohim as NMS, the impact of Jus' influence is teeming with innovation. 

We sit down with one of hip hop's most elusive trailblazers, to talk about the Company Flow co-founder’s storied career for an expansive two-hour deep dive. Dig in!

Bigg Jus (Episode 26, S2)

On episode 30, we talk to Blah records co-founder, Lee Scott, who joins us for a rare and insightful conversation about the making of his latest album, 'Gate Clicks Shut', his upcoming novel and journey so far!

Lee Scott (Episode 30, S2)

Indie rap stalwart Jam Baxter walks us through key moments from crafting his latest release, including recording during a state-wide alcohol ban in San Cristobal De Las Casas, the conception behind "The Infamous Gatwick Meltdown of 2016", the influence of rich Mexican culture, and more!

Jam Baxter (Episode 41, S3)

This week –cult rapper, producer and multi-instrumentalist Rodney 'Godfather Don' Chapman is on the show. In this candid talk we explore Don's one-of-a-kind career, working with Kool Keith on The Cenobites LP, Hydra Entertainment and so much more, including the upcoming reissue of Hazardous and a collaborative project with Vijay Anderson.

Rodney 'Godfather Don' Chapman (Episode 47, S3)

This week, the enigmatic Billy Woods pulls back the curtain on his Preservation helmed opus–'Aethiopes'–and–gets candid about its creation. Raw, passionate, poetic and urgent: We dissect his most ambitious LP to date for a fascinating one-on-one chat!

Billy Woods (Episode 55, S4)

Producer L'Orange and rapper Solemn Brigham join us to discuss the creative foundations of their forthcoming album 'Marlowe 3', as well as their affinity for the people and places in UK that fuelled its making!

L'Orange & Solemn Brigham AKA Marlowe (Episode 58, S4)

The foremost expert of his craft, Homeboy Sandman joins your host Luke Bailey on this week's episode to discuss and premier songs from his forthcoming album with Decca: Still Champion.

Homeboy Sandman (Episode 59, S4)

Welcome to the first episode of Hip Hop Wales Cymru Podcast. This episode, Cardiff based DJ and producer, Jason "Jaffa" Farrell is our first honorary guest, joining us to discuss his unique journey and enduring career. Known for rocking jams during hip hop's earliest development, Jaffa leveraged his success as a local staple into a permanent position as one of Wales' most recognised DJ's today.

From recording with Jive Records as one half of Just The Duce, to attempting the world record for the longest continuous DJ marathon, to hosting a bi-weekly radio show, This That & The Third, Jaffa has remained a consistent force in hip hop for almost four decades.

Credits: Jason "DJ Jaffa" Farrell, Ed "Mr Phormula" Holden, Sophie "LilMiz" Barras, Jonathan "Johnny B" Burgess, Tom "Killer Tom" Clugston, Ben "DW Smith" Cook, Huw Stephens, Robert "Joe Blow" Picton, Terry "Rapster-Tee" Cooper, Jaya Had a Dream, Samuel "Mudmowth" Jones, Ricardo "DJ Comfort" Banks,  Kwam Chang, Mark "Bad Belly" Lang, Paul "Rollo", Motion Dance, Pete "Pedro", Joseph "Joe Dirt" Barker, Miles Day, Gem Squires, Dave Akton, Dek-Masha Slicer Man, Tom Wallace, Neil "DJ Lok" Archer, Roy "DJ Moneyshot" Spencer, MC Mercury, Kaptin Barrett.

Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media

Art direction: Lloyd Bailey

Special thanks to Matt "Junior Disprol" Herbert and 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.

A live exhibition coming Summer 2023 at the National Museum Cardiff in partnership with Avant Cymru supported by Heritage Lottery Fund Wales and Great Western Railway

Fly Fidelity Presents: Hip Hop Cymru Wales (S1, Episode One Feat. DJ Jaffa)

This episode, we’re featuring TWO back-to-back conversations with art-rap royalty - Willie Green and Open Mike Eagle. We discuss and reflect on their process and releases in 2022, including ‘Aethiopes’, ‘I Told Bessie’, ‘A Tape Called Component System With The Auto Reverse’, and more!

Willie Green & Open Mike Eagle (Episode 60, S4)

We're closing season one with a bonus episode featuring: Moneyshot, Parker, Alkemy, Comfort, Paul-B, DJ Cuz, and Tony Prince!

Credits:  Roy 'Moneyshot' Spencer, Peter 'Parker' Hall, Eughine 'Alkemy' Dunnion, Ricardo 'Comfort' Banks, Paul Bettridge, Marcus 'DJ Cuz' Wood,  Jonathan 'Blade' Wrate, and Tony Prince.

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.

A live exhibition coming Summer 2023 at the National Museum Cardiff in partnership with Avant Cymru supported by Heritage Lottery Fund Wales and Great Western Railway

Fly Fidelity Presents Hip Hop Cymru Wales (S1, Bonus Episode)

Get inside the making of a classic with our season 5 premiere! In celebration of the upcoming 30th anniversary of Cypress Hill's industry shifting BLACK SUNDAY, we discuss its creation and enduring legacy with special guests, including: Joe 'The Butcher' Nicolo, Chris Schwartz, T-Ray, and Dan Pearl. 

Credits: Joe 'The Butcher' Nicolo, Chris Schwartz, Todd 'T-Ray' Ray, and Daniel Pearl. 

Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media

Art direction: Lloyd Bailey

30 Years Of Cypress Hill's 'Black Sunday' With Special Guests (Episode 61, S5)

We teamed up with Rob and E from The Next Movement for an in-depth conversation with AJ Suede and Televangel about their latest album 'Parthian Shots', and much more!

Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media

Parthian Shots With The Next Movement Podcast Feat. AJ Suede x Televangel (Episode 62, S5)

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

Part One: Walasia Shabazz (Episode 68, S5)

We're concluding part-one of our wide-ranging conversation with Walasia Shabazz (AKA Allah's Reflection) with an explosive and in-depth follow up in which we discuss her career milestones, including managing MF DOOM's career during his most important era, her role as artist and repertoire on MADVILLAINY, her influence as a chef on the creation of MM FOOD, as well as her work as general manager for multiple major independent record labels.

We also talk about her forthcoming book THE TIME SHE FACED DOOM and her on-going plans to elevate, teach, mentor and support producers and those aspiring to work jobs in audio, particularly young women.

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

Part Two: Walasia Shabazz (Episode 69, S5)

"F**k with your boy Judas Ascariot, who came back swinging - whipping the super chariot”

This week, we're joined by King Kashmere for an in-depth chat about his latest album: The Album to End All Alien Abductions!

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 Kashmere (Episode 70, S5)

Noah Callahan-Bever (Idea Generation) joins us for part one of a two-part discussion exploring his unique journey and the creative work of publications Ego Trip, Vibe and Blaze that paved the way for hip hop to finesse its way into the mainstream music space!

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

Part One: Noah Callahan-Bever (Episode 71, S6)

We're back for Part 2 of our conversation with Noah Callahan-Bevan (Idea Generation) 

If you haven't listened to Part 1, we suggest doing that first, because it provides the framework for the career milestones we cover on this episode: (1) transitioning from Blaze magazine to becoming A&R (and admin for Everlast's EAT AT WHITEY's) at Stimulated Records (Dante Ross); (2) writing for live TV, namely, MTV's DIRECT EFFECT; (3) pulling from the potential of Ego Trip and the process at Vibe magazine to re-build the mighty Mass Appeal magazine 

We also discuss interviewing 50 Cent, Clipse, Beanie Sigel and State Property, as well as Eminem, Fif' and Dr Dre for XXL's now infamous "triple threat" issue, 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

Part Two: Noah Callahan-Bever (Episode 72, S6)

For two and a half decades Noah Callahan-Bever's confident, compelling and no-nonsense contributions to hip hop's media space have left an inimitable mark. This week, we're concluding our interview with the third and final part in our mini-series, exploring his illustrious and incredible career.

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

Part Three: Noah Callahan-Bever (Episode 73, S6)

This week, Elliott Wilson joins us to talk about his unique journey disrupting the media space for over three decades. From Beat Down to Ego Trip–to The Source to XXL–to Rap Radar and beyond, we discuss his incredible contributions in this intimate career defining interview!

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

Elliott Wilson (Episode 74, S6)

This week, we're joined by authors of Do Remember!: The Golden: The Golden Era Of NYC Hip-Hop Mixtapes –Daniel Isenberg and Evan Auerbach– to talk about their own amazing mixtape stories, as well as explore the history, impact, and on-going relevance of mixtapes.

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

Daniel Isenberg & Evan Auerbach (Episode 75, S6)

Go inside the making and mythology of HEIST OF THE CENTURY —La The Darkman's classic '98 Supreme Team Entertainment debut. Commemorating its twenty five year anniversary,  we're joined by Lason 'La The Darkman' Jackson to discuss its creation, freestyling with Method Man, working with DJ Muggs, and more! Happy Wu year!!

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

25 Years Of Heist Of The Century with Special Guest La The Darkman (Episode 76, S6)

WE'RE BACK! Our first episode of 2024 features a conversation with artist, illustrator, print-maker and emcee, Kid Acne. Fresh from another home-run with Spectacular Diagnostics ; we discuss and unpack his latest album, as well as his artistic perspective on the various mediums he has grasped. All of this and more on this week's show!

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

Kid Acne (Episode 77, S6)

We sat down with DJ Semtex to discuss his roots in radio, some of his most impactful interviews to date, as well as his plans to release new music!

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

DJ Semtex (Episode 78, S6)

Prolific producer Blockhead makes his long awaited appearance on the podcast to discuss his latest album -'THE AUX' - and everything between!

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

Blockhead (Episode 79, S6)

This week Benny Boom discusses growing up in Philadelphia, how a chance encounter led him to working for Spike Lee's 40 Acres, assisting Hype Williams as AD, directing his first music video for Channel Live, making videos for artists such as Nas, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, and so much 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

Benny Boom (Episode 80, S6)

This week we're joined by Detroit's Marv Won, a dual threat MC/producer, who after much anticipation, is set to drop his Mello Music Group debut, I'm Fine Thanks for Asking. In this conversation Marv speaks on his forthcoming project, working with Quelle Chris (with whom he announces he has a project in the works with), Big Proof (RIP), his dream of attending a Roc Nation Brunch, and much 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

Marv Won (Episode 81, S7)

Fresh off a trip to NYC, we're back with a brand new episode, featuring special guests Quentin Branch and Brian Warren of Angry Blackmen. Learn about the lore and labour of love that went into the making of their latest album "THE LEGEND OF ABM", and much more on this week's show!

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

Angry Blackmen (Episode 82, S7)

Gabe Nandez is a tour de force. After quietly  releasing three top-tier projects last year, the New York based rapper returned last month with the Wino Willy helmed Object Permanence on POW Recordings. With a renewed focus, Nandez joins us to discuss his latest EP as well as his unique journey on this week's episode!

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

Gabe Nandez (Episode 83, S7)

From engineering 'Paul's Boutique' to co-producing 'Check Your Head', 'Ill Communication', and 'Hello Nasty', Mario Caldato Jr. has beefed up the recordings of the Beastie Boys since 1988. In this bitesize episode, we're joined by the engineer/producer to discuss and remember the dense and eclectic cult-classic 'Hello Nasty'

The Making Of 'Hello Nasty' With Mario Caldato Jr. (Bitesize Episode)

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