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Artistic State of Mind Podcast

34 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Join Juliana and Chama chat everything on the modern workings of the music and the arts industry. In this podcast the two share their love for music and the arts in a banter-filled and honest way.

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S04EP14- We're Gonna Teach Them How To Say Goodbye W/ Daniel Anderson & Jay Crutchley

May 09, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 144 MB

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S04EP13 - Tell The World I’m Coming Home

April 11, 2019 07:00 - 55 minutes - 75.4 MB

Another one…the #ASOM duo are back in the studio and there’s a lot to discuss. The untimely death of Nipsey Hussle has left a hole in not only the hip-hop community but also the streets of LA, we discuss his legacy and how much of an impact Nipsey made. From the prison release of J Hus to Netflix announcing the highly anticipated documentary from the Queen Bee herself to a newly created cross-party group dedicated to improving diversity in the creative industries. It’s a good episode with a ...

S04EP12 - All A Part of Me.... Like The Color Purple

March 28, 2019 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB

Chama is joined by Julez...eventually, as your favourite artsy duo take you through a roundup of the latest in the worlds of stage, screen and speakers. This week, they talk about Apple's big move into tv streaming, Stormzy put on his acting boots and homophobia and casting choices in theatre. Make sure you listen out to some of their soundwave recommendations! Its a short but good episode :-) SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW! You can also find them on: Twitter: @ArtisticSOM Instagram: ...

S04EP11- By Branching Upon Them Growth Beyond Them w/ Ayo-Dele Edwards (Theatre-maker/Performer)

March 14, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 146 MB

Chama and Julez are joined by a special guest this week. Actor and recording artist Ayo-Dele Edwards, star of "Becoming". The duo talk Britbox, Chama had a Disney rant and Ayo-Dele gives great insight into the lives of African women growing up in the UK. Of course, we give you all the latest news from the worlds of theatre, screen and music. TRIGGER WARNING - this episode features discussions about sexual abuse. SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW! You can also find them on: Twitter: @Ar...

S04EP10 - The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same

February 28, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Hello lovely ASOM Fam! Chama & Julez are finally on the last stop of their award tour. Join as they aim to answer questions like…Have we really come far since #OscarsSoWhite? Have Netflix made a documentary wilder than "Fyre"? Does anyone care about The BRITS? Does Julez remember her own name? Will Chama get over H.E.R? That, and all your latest in the worlds of tv, film, theatre and more!

S04EP9 - They Gon' Think I Won a Grammy

February 14, 2019 07:56 - 1 hour - 125 MB

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S04EP8 - Through The Fire

January 31, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Juliana is still out grinding, so Chama is back with special co-host Satia. This week, they follow up on last week's episode and the act of muting problematic artists. Of course, they had to talk about the disaster that was Fyre Fest. And of course, they give you the latest news in the worlds of theatre, music, television and film.

S04EP7 - It's A New Day, It's A New Dawn

January 17, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

It's our first show of 2019! Julez is away this week making her dream comes true, so Chama is holding the fort this week. He is joined by special co-host Satia Dias and poet, writer and performer Nicole Acquah. Join us as we talk new year plans, dissect the legacy of R.Kelly and talk about Nicole's new show "I stopped...when".

S04EP6 - Turn Back, Change Gears (2018 Wrap Up)

December 20, 2018 14:21 - 1 hour - 114 MB

My Year is Different to Your Year! Happy Holiday Wishes from the ASOM Family, and welcome to our final episode of 2018. Chama is back from his travels (again) to join Juliana in breaking down their highlights from the worlds of film, music, tv and theatre. And they are joined by a very special guest! Mr Stephen aka The Art Appreciator is back for one night only. The trio share their top 5s from the year gone. And just a big big thank you for spending another year with us!!

S04EP5 - Who Made These Rules?

December 06, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Julez is back in the studio with a special and ‘filler’ co-host Dorcas...lol and they are back with some regular TV, film, music and theatre chit chat. The UN is out here protecting Reggae music, E4 controller wants to hear your new ideas for reality, entertainment shows to green light by 2019. A sneak peek 2-minute trailer of Guava Island was released starring Donald Glover, Rihanna and Leticia Wright and the mystery is killing them! For this episode ‘Much Ado about Something’ they discus...

S04EP4 - Can You Focus On Me?

November 22, 2018 13:21 - 1 hour - 95 MB

Chama and Juliana braved the cold and the rain to make it into the studio to warm you up with the latest in entertainment world. This week they are talking about the past, present and future of Black cinema. From paying homage to our pioneers to tips for your next cinema trip and thoughts on what the future of Black characters on screen should look like. And of course, your usual round up from the worlds of music, theatre and telly...and the future for podcasts!

S04EP3 -Darker The Flesh Then The Deeper The Roots

November 09, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Chama is back from his holidays and joins Juliana and the kettle is most definitely on. Join them as they get serious in discussing the funding crisis facing the Black Cultural Archives and the Anthony Lennon scandal. The duo also gives you the latest in theatre, tv, film and music, including exciting new seasons in at the Young Vic and Royal Court, new neo-soul sounds and the what shows our hosts have been binge watching. SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW! You can also find them on: Tw...

S04EP2 - When It’s Just Me & My Girls w/ Ifey Frederick

October 25, 2018 07:45 - 1 hour - 146 MB

Do you boo! All female exclusive episode of Artistic State of Mind feat. Ifey Fredrick, restauranteur, Fortune 100 entrepreneur and now writer of Hampstead Theatre's latest show 'The Hoes’. Join us as we talk about game-changing, female empowerment and liberation and all things arts and music, with a cheeky Kidulthood throwback too.

S04EP1 - Cold as Ice w/ Atlanta Green & Mumba Dodwell

October 11, 2018 16:45 - 1 hour - 138 MB

Welcome to SEASON 4 of Artistic State of Mind! Juliana is back and we have made a few changes. We have a new logo and a new co-host. Join us in welcoming Chama Kay to the show. And, in this bumper season opener we have have two amazing guests: writer Atlanta Green and director and actress Mumba Dodwell talking about their new show Black Ice. We also bring you chat about the latest in music, tv and theatre including Chama’s hot takes on Tha Carter V, Chip and Ghetts’ new albums while Juliana g...

S3E20- Won’t Sell ‘em No Dream But the Inspiration is Free w/ Sope Dirisu

July 26, 2018 15:55 - 1 hour - 148 MB

Last episode of the season and it’s a GREAT one...the siblings are joined by a phenomenal actor who has been making his mark in the theatre/TV & film scene; you may have seen him on stage or TV or maybe a big blockbuster...Sope Dirisu is in the building! They discuss LoveBox festival, the announcement of Bush Theatre Emerging Writers Group for 2018, the 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' Reboot and having a black actress as the titular role plus other news. They talk Sope’s career from working at t...

S3E19- A Film That Changes Things

July 12, 2018 17:43 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Some chat from the siblings and the usual banter with engaging topics. This week they discuss the Carters inspired tour of The Louvre that has spun off the APESH*T video, and on the topic of spin offs Idris Elba will play the villain in Dwayne Johnson's Fast and Furious spin-off. Sony has seemed to be quick to the trigger when releasing a film 'Khali The Killer' about 3 months early on Youtube, what is going on in their studios? On Much Much Ado About Something the siblings discuss the Thai c...

S03 E18 - Keep That Same Energy

July 02, 2018 07:20 - 1 hour - 116 MB

It’s a review episode! With some highly anticipated albums dropping over the past two weeks the siblings discuss everything music from K.T.S.E. Everything is Love, Redemption and Scorpion….but did all those albums keep that same energy...the siblings definitely have a lot to say about it. Listen to all the latest news in theatre, music, film & TV. Julez also reviews The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives currently playing at Arcola Theatre and let’s just say she thoroughly enjoyed it. So tu...

S03E17 - An Artist State of Mind

June 17, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB

Yes yes we know we are a little late on this one but here it is! Starting things off with the new Steve McQueen film trailer ‘Widows’ that dropped and has us curious with a star studded cast. Then we move onto all this new from Jordan Peele and renewed from Donald Glover. Not to forget our interesting topic section where we discuss an artists thoughts on releasing albums and staying relevant in this industry. Ending things on Opportunities Circle and tying it all up with our Soundwaves. Tune ...

SO3E16- Now Who Do You Admire?

May 31, 2018 16:33 - 1 hour - 108 MB

The Siblings are back! Look at the consistency! A little different this week as they dive straight into pop culture and discuss the buzz on the socials and the rap beef we’ve all been talking about over the last few days Pusha T vs Drake. They discuss Pusha T’s album Daytona and who they reckon will win the epic battle! Be sure to listen to another banger of an episode and make sure you SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW! You can also find them on: Twitter: @ArtisticSOM Instagram: @Artisti...

SO3E15- Cancel Their Humility?

May 24, 2018 14:25 - 1 hour - 102 MB

The brother and sister duo are back in the studio and it’s a jam-packed episode! They discuss Spike Lee’s new comedy-drama BlacKkKlansman which received great reception at this year’s Cannes Festival. The Obama’s have inked a deal with Netflix to produce scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries, and features. And of course Insecure Season 3 will be gracing our screen very soon as a premiere date for the show has been announced. A report from the Writers’ Guild of Great ...

SO3E14- There’s An End to Infinity

May 03, 2018 16:40 - 1 hour - 115 MB

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S03E13- Royalties Inside My DNA w/ Dolapo & DrewMula

April 05, 2018 15:05 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Things are a little different this week, Stehen has full control of the episode so it’s only right he brought some music minded guests onto the show Dolapo and DrewMula if you are fan of music you'd definitely want to pay attention to these guys. With musicians on the show is somewhat a rarity so they discuss the process of songwriting, music production to what music is inspiring them at the moment. In the topic section they all discuss the recent news of the “Blurred Lines” copyright infrin...

SO3E12- Black Girl Magic w/ Urielle Klein-Mekongo (Performer)

March 22, 2018 14:10 - 1 hour - 141 MB

With Stephen away this episode it’s a ladies special with Dorcas (a familiar voice to the pod) co-hosting this one. They are joined by writer, actress and singer Urielle Klein-Mekongo who has her new show Yvette about to tour the UK at some great venues. They discuss her journey in the Arts industry and perseverance creatives have to push through to reach their goals. They delve into something a little different and talk about the blavity article; Black women as trendsetters, brand loyalists...

S03E11- Freedom Of Choice w/ Tomisin Adepeju (Filmmaker)

March 08, 2018 13:50 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

Welcome to another episode of your favourite podcast! Julez and the Art Appreciator are joined in the studio with filmmaker Tomisin Adepeju fresh of his tour promoting the short film ‘The Right Choice’. The short film has been at the Sundance Festival and Pan-African Film Festival over in the States as was received with high praise. Tomisin Adepeju discusses his experience at Sundance his upcoming projects coming later on in the year. They also talk 2018 Oscar wins and identity if the right ...

S03E10- All the Women, Throw Your Hands Up at Me w/ Racheal Ofori (Writer/Performer)

February 22, 2018 15:12 - 1 hour - 101 MB

The siblings are back for another episode and they have a special guest in the studio back from Northampton with her solo show SO MANY REASONS Racheal Ofori. They discuss Racheal's show So Many Reasons what it explores and the importances of the woman’s narrative in theatre, specifically the black woman’s narrative and how we need to see more of it. Of course you can’t forget about Black Panther *No Spoilers Revealed* but they just had to touch on it right? Tune in to another great episode! ...

S03E09- Everything Black

February 08, 2018 13:21 - 1 hour - 131 MB

The siblings are back again with another episode, where they talk all things Black. Well a few things black, Black Panther, Black Mirror and Black History Month. Obviously Black Mirror is not an black television show but they wanted to keep the theme going. Julez has a few struggles with the new Kendrick Lamar & SZA video ‘All the Stars’ however Stephen doesn't see any harm in people celebrating African culture. They also discuss the Grammys, Bruno Mars and other news in the entertainment ind...

S03E08- Getting Behind The Scene

January 25, 2018 14:51 - 1 hour - 118 MB

So the Oscar Season is nearly upon us and with the nominations being announced we took some time to discuss our favourites. With the film Get Out leading the pack with a ton of nominations it would be cruel for the film not to walk away with a win. Jules takes her knowledge she has acquired over the years and explains the ins and outs of getting into the entertainment industry. The siblings also discuss the lack of female acts announced at Wireless Festival, Music concerts and Theatre shows t...

S03E07- A Change Would Do You Good w/ Nicole & PJ (This Is It Theatre Company)

January 11, 2018 13:21 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

This week we are joined by Cast of ‘For a Black Girl’ Nicole Acquah (Lead)who is a playwright, performer and theatre director and PJ Stanley (Lead)who is a performer, freelance theatre-maker, director and producer. We discuss and probe into the highly anticipated theatre piece that will be showing at The Vault festival this year and how the story came to life. Not to forget we talk Golden Globes, Black Mirror and the upcoming BAFTA Film Awards. Tune in! Twitter- @ArtisticSOM Instagram - ar...

S03E06- That's A Pretty F**king Fast Year Flew By (2017 Wrap Up) ft NoCarbsAfter7 Podcast

December 28, 2017 12:42 - 1 hour - 146 MB

Its here....our wrap up episode of 2017 and we are joined by our podcast brethren Big Man Yus and Just Geen of No Carbs After 7! We discuss our top 5 favourite albums of the year from the UK and across the pond, our favourite TV shows, films, Theatre and of course biggest track of the year. Julez explains her love for soca music and much more. Sit back, relax and listen to our thoughts on 2017! A big thank you for all your support and listens this year, it’s been a rollercoaster for Artis...

SO3E05- How'd It Get So Scandalous? ft MVLI & Jcaeze

December 14, 2017 12:20 - 1 hour - 121 MB

We are back with another episode with UK Artist, Producer, Songwriter MVLI (@offcialmvli) and Music Producer Jcaeze where we talk the 2018 Grammy nominations the good, the worthy noms and some that seem odd on the list. On the theme of awards we also discuss the 2018 Golden Globes nominations with a few categories that have us puzzled. Having an Artist and Music Producer on the show there is bound to be different insights, tune in! Twitter- @ArtisticSOM Instagram - artisticsompod Facebook-...

S03E04- Still In The Game

November 16, 2017 15:03 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Who were the most notable male singers through the decades? We look at the top R&B male singers of the 1990’s ,one of the better decades of the genre. This isn't the just a listing of the ”most Grammy’s” or “best musician”. The artists we cover are exclusive by the longevity, effect and clout of material from the 90’s to this current era of music. We discuss the maestros that created some the best music in R&B history and discover the the new age of RnB that we currently hear on the radio. Is...

S03E03- Mixed Feelings w/ Cast & Creatives of #Hashtag Lightie

November 02, 2017 09:55 - 1 hour - 108 MB

This week we have the Adele James and Jamie Richards of #Hashtag Lightie and Gino & Daniel Bailey of Black Apron Ent. We talk all things Theatre, TV , and film with a splash of music. Starting off the show with some (non spoiler) Stranger Things 2 talk, a new joint project from Issa Rae & Angela Flournoy and other TV news including G.O.T and your new guide on how to binge watch a TV show. Theatre news which includes National Theatre’s new season, NINE NIGHT, FOLLIES ,AMADEUS and much more. As...

S03E02- Soundtrack 2 My Life

October 20, 2017 11:22 - 1 hour - 97.7 MB

This week, we’ve all seen it….the Black Panther trailer that was recently released and we are here for it! We give our thoughts on the trailer (including the questionable accents) . We also discuss the importance of a soundtrack in Film and TV. David Fincher from his recent LFF Connects talk mentions three important tools he looks (directing) at to making a successful feature/series 25% visual, 25% soundtrack, 50% audience engagement. We highlight the the best of the best films with amazing s...

S03E01- A Sweet Disposition

October 05, 2017 11:54 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

And we are back in the building! Well in a new building…..it feels great to be back in a new studio talking about what we love best; music, theatre, film & TV. We are now an independent podcast so we've taken a new approach in our conversations, we are still the sibling duo you are fond of but with more of an honest and raw point of view. Enjoy, and tweet us...we don't bite! Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud. Follow us on: Twitter: @ArtisticSOM Instagram: @ArtisticSOMpod Facebook...

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