SHOTGUN THE AUX PODCAST
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingShotgun The Aux is a Hip Hop Podcast based in the UK. From boom bap to trap, Tom, Rob, Mick, Ellie and Ash discuss their passion for Hip Hop culture, tackling various rap related topics, and deep dive into their favourite artists and albums, whilst also interviewing some of the most exciting talent within the scene.
Shotgun The Aux also serves as a platform to promote new music for up and coming artists who want to get their music heard by likeminded heads out there. You can find Shotgun The Aux on all social media platforms.
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Episodes
CHESTER P on Task Force, Social Media, UK Hip Hop, upcoming projects and more!
October 06, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBOn this episode we had the great pleasure of hosting one of the most influential Hip Hop artists to grace the UK - the legend that is Chester P Hackenbush. We chat to Chester about the current state of the nation, the adverse impact of social media on our collective consciousness, past and upcoming projects, his love of performing live shows, the time he supported Super Furry Animals in Cardiff, releasing music in the modern era, some objective truths around UK Hip Hop vs Grime, and of cour...
TUFF BOYZ TAKEOVER (Big Toast & The Strange Neighbour)
September 29, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBOn this episode we are joined by Croydon rap duo The Strange Neighbour & Big Toast aka 'TUFF BOYZ'. We chat to the boyz about founding the prolific UK Hip Hop record label Revorg Records, working with a multitude of talent from across the scene, their hilarious 2019 album 'Bat Night' (prod. Oliver Sudden), satirical music videos, early rap names, favourite producers, and how the UK Hip Hop scene can be waaaay too small. Stay locked for Big Toast's upcoming project with UK veteran producer...
BIG RAP COOKBOOK (Fatty & Booda French) on obscure food bars, NY culinary hotspots, Cuban Sandwiches, Taste Cadets and more!
September 15, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBOn this episode we are joined by founders of the Big Rap Cookbook - Scott "Booda" French and Samuel "Fatty" Hemingway. The Big Rap Cookbook was born out of the boy's shared passion for food references in rap, and features recipes from some of Hip Hop's leading MCs, DJs and Producers. We chat to the guys about how the Big Rap Cookbook was published, Fatty's food bar database, interviews with rap legends, veganism, obscure food references in Hip Hop, Action Bronson, NY culinary hotspots, co...
RES ONE and DJ ROGUE on THE BRICK SOFA TAKEOVER
September 01, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBOn this episode we are joined by hosts of the Brick Sofa Podcast - Res One and DJ Rogue. We chat to Res and Rogue about the phases of lockdown, the divisive nature of the current political climate, the pros and cons of the Information Age, living in an echo chamber, new music, and much more. Subscribe to the Brick Sofa Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ARzR-GYl8tw0Uia-jiSRg Listen to Res One here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jDSBMgG4qeVWW0GAWnCRw?si=YDQZqNDxR0WqZ7SrSwN...
JOE JACOBS on the standup circuit, comedy legends, PC culture, Jack Dee, Eurotrash, rap vs comedy and more!
August 26, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBOn this episode we are joined by London based rapper and stand up comedian - Joe Jacobs (aka Jester Jacobs). We chat to Joe about some of his most embarrassing standup stories, being inspired by the likes of Jack Dee and Jerry Sadowitz (who might have once threatened to kill him), the impact of PC culture on comedy, rap audiences vs comedy audiences, the evolution of comedy in the Internet age, and why sometimes you just need to "eat shit" to grow as a comedian. Stay locked for Joe's docu...
SUMMERS SONS on Lightworks, new music, Children of Zeus, The Soulquarians and more!
August 20, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBOn our latest episode we are joined by London based rap/production duo Summers Sons (brothers Slim and Turt) and keyboard player/vocalist C Tappin. We chat to the guys about projects past and new, touring with Children of Zeus, The Soulquarians, Dave Chappelle's Block Party, starting their new label "Lightworks", breaking down LoFi and much more. Listen to Summers Sons on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dX4na3KWr3yMTLU4l1W7z?si=ZBHsTCT0Qe6Soab7vNKe2A Listen to Summers Sons on Yo...
WISH MASTER on THE BULL, concept albums, music videos, O.R Records and more!
August 10, 2020 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBOn our latest episode we are joined by Bristol wordsmith and C.E.O of O.R. Records - Wish Master. We chat to Wish about his latest LP "THE BULL" (The Best Underrated Living Legend), his recent interview on the BBC addressing the BLM movement, live stream concerts, the video shoot for the track "Science" taken from his incredible debut full length project "Boom Bap To The Future", supporting Ghostface and much more. Link to Science video: https://youtu.be/ilS8l0r7lkw "THE BULL" is out now ...
WISH MASTER on THE BULL, concept albums, music videos, O.R Records and more!
August 10, 2020 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBOn our latest episode we are joined by Bristol wordsmith and C.E.O of O.R. Records - Wish Master. We chat to Wish about his latest LP "THE BULL" (The Best Underrated Living Legend), his recent interview on the BBC addressing the BLM movement, live stream concerts, the video shoot for the track "Science" taken from his incredible debut full length project "Boom Bap To The Future", supporting Ghostface and much more. Link to Science video: https://youtu.be/ilS8l0r7lkw "THE BULL" is out now ...
THE LAST ELECT (C.Facts, C.O.N-Vers & BXRBARIAN) on Boom Bap, video shoots with Chester P, DMX vs Snoop, favourite drops of 2020 and more!
August 05, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBOn this episode we are joined by The Last Elect - an exciting new Hip Hop collective from South London, consisting of producer and rapper duo C.Facts and C.O.N-Vers (Write 2 Speak) and newcomer Bxrbarian. We chat to The Last Elect about new music, original rap names, video shoots with Chester P, working with Parky, independent vs commercial music, DMX vs Snoop Dogg, favourite album drops of 2020 and much more! 'Who Are They' - the debut single from The Last Elect is out now on Dissfigured ...
EMILY CATHERINE ILLUSTRATION on Hip Hop art workshops, Illustrated album covers, the creative process, Your Old Droog, Pharoahe Monch and more!
July 29, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBOn this episode we are joined by the extremely talented Emily Catherine Illustration. Emily specializes in hand-drawn and hand-painted illustrations and artworks, and has worked with a multitude of Hip Hop artists from both sides of the pond, including names such as Your Old Droog, D Prince, Pharoahe Monch, Micall Parknsun, and Juga-Naut to name a few. We chat to Emily about classic illustrated album covers, Hip Hop art workshops, her creative process, working with legends, becoming frien...
SHOTGUN THE AUX meets CRATE 808
July 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Kambi Thandi - host of the Crate 808 Podcast. Crate 808 is a 90s Hip Hop Podcast that regularly debate classic albums, and interview Hip Hop royalty - with past guests including DJ Premier, Pharoahe Monch, DJ Muggs, RA The Rugged Man, amongst other legends in the game. We chat to Kam about how Crate 808 rapidly evolved from a stoned conversation to a fully-fledged podcasting phenomenon, bumping Mobb Deep in an Scunthorpe off license, after parties with Ice...
BEAR on CHIKA's 'INDUSTRY GAMES' EP vs Mick Jenkin's 'THE CIRCUS' EP, lockdown life, the 'L.I.F.E' LP and more!
July 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBLouis Jack Bear Ray (aka Bear) and Tom each nominated one of their favourite 2020 projects for the other to listen to. Here, they discuss each project in a comprehensive track-by-track breakdown. Tom's choice was Alabama newcomer CHIKA with her eclectic EP 'Industry Games' followed by Bear's choice 'The Circus EP' from Mick Jenkins (coincidentally also from Alabama). Both of these projects set the bar incredibly high for production and versatility, so this pairing turned out to be pretty sp...
MANAGE on The Scrap Book EP, Speakers Corner, UK Hip Hop, (Live) In Protest, Caxton Press, Chuck D endorsements, Revorg Records, and more!
July 15, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined by UK veteran rapper and producer, hailing from South London: Manage. We chat to Mr Manage about his new project 'The Scrap Book EP', rapping from an early age, Speakers Corner @ Brixton Jamm, his classic UK Hip Hop record '(Live) In Protest', live sets with Caxton Press, the ultimate accolade from Chuck D, and much more. 'The Scrap Book EP' is out now on digital platforms. Physicals also available via Revorg Records. Manage on Instagram: @manage79 Rev...
OMUS ONE on Hellfire Corner Records, favourite MCs, new music, Skinnyman, Skepta, Jeru The Damaja and more!
July 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined by UK Hip Hop artist and co-founder of Hellfire Corner Records: Omus One. We chat to Omus and his manager (and Hellfire Corner Records co-founder) Amanda Murphy about the Hellfire Corner movement, inspiration behind the music, discovering UK Hip Hop through the likes of Chester P, the independent UK scene, favourite MCs, spitting with Skinnyman, sharing a cab with Skepta, a chance encounter with Jeru The Damaja, his upcoming project "DASHWUNG SHLUGGER" a...
MISTER GREEN on TURTLE SANDPIT, Tyler The Creator, Vince Staples, favourite producers and more!
July 01, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined by up and coming rapper and producer: MISTER GREEN. We chat to MISTER GREEN about his latest single TURTLE SANDPIT, energetic live shows, his approach to making music, favourite producers, Tyler The Creator, Vince Staples, and much more! TURTLE SANDPIT is out now on all good digital platforms. MISTER GREEN on Instagram: @mistergreen114
GAWD STATUS (King Kashmere, Joker Starr and Jazz T) on FIRMAMENTUM, influential producers, Receptor Records, UK Hip Hop, Necro and more!
June 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined by UK Heavyweights: King Kashmere, Joker Starr, and Jazz T aka GAWD STATUS. We chat to GAWD STATUS about their psychedelic debut album "Firmamentum", the evolution of Hip Hop in the UK, the significance of visual media, influential producers, killing live shows, Receptor Records, Necro, Ramson BadBonez, future projects, and much more! Firmamentum is out now on all good digital platforms.
MR SLIPZ on working with Verbz, High Focus Records, beats on the U-Bahn, LoFi, Madlib and more!
June 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined by Brighton based beat-maker, producer and latest signee to High Focus records: Mr Slipz. We chat to Slipz about past, current and future projects, working with Verbz, the formation of Yogocop Records, Crate digging in Berlin, beat-making on the U-Bahn, early iterations of LoFi, signing to High Focus Records, Madlib and much more! The latest single "Iron Grip" from Verbz and Mr Slipz is out now on all good digital platforms.
GEORGE BUCKS on WWF, This is England, Toots and the Maytals, Limp Bizkit, Skepta and more!
June 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined once again by Reading based rapper George Bucks. We chat to Bucks about why WWF is real, life lessons from The Inbetweeners, meeting Woody from This Is England, Toots and the Maytals, Limp Bizkit, shooting music videos during lockdown, The Ant Hill Mobb, Skepta, new music and much more! Go listen to George Bucks now on good digital platforms.
DJ MADNICE on touring with the FOUR OWLS, improvising at gigs, BIG PUN, obscure records, The Blues Brothers and more!
May 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined by writer, editor, Radio Presenter, and DJ for the Four Owls: DJ Madnice. We chat to Madnice about touring with the Four Owls, overcoming nerve-racking technical difficulties, obscure records, quarantine memes, Big Pun, The Blues Brothers and much more!
SKIRMISH on Fatherhood, Solitary Confinement, Jay Electronica, Mobb Deep, Vinnie Paz and more!
May 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined once more by London based rapper and friend of the podcast: Skirmish. We chat to Skirmz about recently becoming a father, the 10 year anniversary of the UK Hip Hop Classic "Solitary Confinement" from Rhyme Asylum, Jay Electronica's long awaited debut "A Written Testimony", his love for Mobb Deep, Vinnie Paz, new music and much more!
SKIRMISH on Fatherhood, Solitary Confinement, Jay Electronica, Mobb Deep, Vinnie Paz and more!
May 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined once more by London based rapper and friend of the podcast: Skirmish. We chat to Skirmz about recently becoming a father, the 10 year anniversary of the UK Hip Hop Classic "Solitary Confinement" from Rhyme Asylum, Jay Electronica's long awaited debut "A Written Testimony", his love for Mobb Deep, Vinnie Paz, new music and much more!
GENESIS ELIJAH on quarantine creativity, Deh Pon Road, evolving as an artist, Skinnyman, The Simpsons and more!
May 18, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined by UK veteran rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Genesis Elijah. Born in Brixton, Genesis Elijah is known for his passionate delivery and gritty reality based lyrics. He is one of the most respected names in the UK music scene with some of the most loyal supporters worldwide. We chat to Genesis about keeping busy during lockdown, Deh Pon Road, his constantly evolving approach to making music, early shows with Skinnyman, the importance of keeping a ...
CLBRKS on MICROWAVE COOKING 2000, BLAH Records, Music Videos, 50 Cent vs Ja Rule beef, Early Rap Names and more!
May 15, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined by London rapper and newest addition to the BLAH Records roster; he's part man, part lager; it's CLBRKS. We chat to CLBRKS about life in lockdown, his time spent growing up in Africa, early influences, Recording MICROWAVE COOKING 2000 with Morriarchi, linking BLAH Records, early rap names, 50 Cent vs Ja Rule beef, music videos, Frankie Boyle, and much more! Stay locked for CLBRKS upcoming project OUT FOR LUNCH with Conrad Mundy dropping on 20th May 2020...
BAILEYS BROWN on Wonder World, D£DW8, music videos, Datkid, Royce Da 5'9" and more!
May 11, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBOn our latest episode we are joined by Bristol based "beat chef" and rapper; Baileys Brown aka Axel Holy. We chat to Baileys about his background in beatmaking, his progressive approach when it comes to production, his side project "D£DW8", linking with Datkid back in the day, putting out "Still Fresh" on Potent Funk, his rap alter ego "Axel Holy", Royce Da 5'9", Black Thought and much more! Stay tuned for Baileys upcoming LP "Wonder World" under his rap alias "Axel Holy". In the meantime,...
Juga-Naut on creative influences, The Sopranos, soul food, Twin Peaks, BEM, VVV and more!
May 06, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBOn our 50th episode we are joined by Nottingham based rapper, artist and chef; Juga-Naut. Jugz represents the best that Hip-Hop has to offer. A multi-talented artist, emcee, producer and chef with an international following, he creates every aspect of his music himself from concept to final product. He has gained major recognition with a prolific plethora of solid self released projects and also by collaborating with renowned artists worldwide. He has performed on legendary UK stages openin...
Juga-Naut on creative influences, The Sopranos, soul food, Twin Peaks, BEM, VVV and more!
May 06, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBOn our 50th episode we are joined by Nottingham based rapper, artist and chef; Juga-Naut. Jugz represents the best that Hip-Hop has to offer. A multi-talented artist, emcee, producer and chef with an international following, he creates every aspect of his music himself from concept to final product. He has gained major recognition with a prolific plethora of solid self released projects and also by collaborating with renowned artists worldwide. He has performed on legendary UK stages openin...
NuphZed on Hip Hop figurines, Def Jam, Yogocop, Fickle Affection and more!
May 04, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined by Brighton based artist, rapper, and producer; NuphZed. After a few year hiatus from his last solo effort, NuphZed has spent this past year lacing a multitude of projects with his signature laid back, but complex flow - including Verbz's "Pathways" and CMPND's "Eagle Court" amongst others. We chat to NuphZed about his introduction to Hip Hop through "break dancing" in his front room as a kid, Def Jam on the PlayStation, his rap figurine collection, mes...
NuphZed on Hip Hop figurines, Def Jam, Yogocop, The Fickle Affection EP and more!
May 04, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined by Brighton based artist, rapper, and producer; NuphZed. After a few year hiatus from his last solo effort, NuphZed has spent this past year lacing a multitude of projects with his signature laid back, but complex flow - including Verbz's "Pathways" and CMPND's "Eagle Court" amongst others. We chat to NuphZed about his introduction to Hip Hop through "break dancing" in his front room as a kid, Def Jam on the PlayStation, his rap figurine collection, mes...
GINGER SLIM on interviewing Pharoahe Monch, writing reviews, The Wire Magazine, Billy Woods and much more!
April 30, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined by music journalist, blogger, co-host of the "Slimtax" podcast, and ambassador for independent Hip Hop; Tim Fish AKA Ginger Slim. Tim has been writing blog posts and reviews for many years now, for a multitude of publications (currently for The Wire Magazine, Grown Up Rap, BLAH Records and his own personal blog) covering a broad spectrum of independent releases from both sides of the pond. He has also interviewed more legends than you've had hot dinners....
COSM on lockdown life, Tiger King, Preem vs RZA, throwback cyphers, The Medusa Eyes EP, and more!
April 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined once again by Bournemouth rapper and UK veteran COSM aka Bobby Super. We chat to COSM about adjusting to life in lockdown, accents in Hip Hop, DJ Premier vs RZA, Westside Gunn, forming The Ant Hill Mobb with Mick Swagger and George Bucks, his new EP "MEDUSA EYES" and much more. You can find "Medusa Eyes" on Bandcamp. Physicals also available on Bandcamp and Suspect Packages. With features from Ash The Author, JabbaThaKut, Mick Swagger, Datkid, C.A.M., M...
COSM on quarantine life, Hip Hop accents, Preemo vs RZA, The Medusa Eyes EP and more!
April 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined once again by Bournemouth rapper and UK veteran COSM aka Bobby Super. We chat to COSM about adjusting to life in lockdown, accents in Hip Hop, DJ Premier vs RZA, Westside Gunn, forming The Ant Hill Mobb with Mick Swagger and George Bucks, his new EP "MEDUSA EYES" and much more. You can find "Medusa Eyes" on Bandcamp. Physicals also available on Bandcamp and Suspect Packages. With features from Ash The Author, JabbaThaKut, Mick Swagger, Datkid, C.A.M., M...
MICALL PARKNSUN on Hip Hop legends, GZA, The Magnum Opus, and more!
March 18, 2020 01:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBOn our latest episode, we chat to UK veteran - rapper, beat maker, producer, and working class Dad: the one and only Micall Parknsun. We chat to Parky about his musical journey, sharing stages with legends, his relentless contribution to Hip Hop, his stance on the UK scene, working with his cousin Da Flyy Hooligan, his latest album with Giallo Point "The Magnum Opus" and much more! You can find "The Magnum Opus" on all digital platforms and physicals on Bandcamp.
KINGS CVSTLE on UK Hip Hop vs UK Rap, LoFI, UK politics, Skinnyman and more
February 19, 2020 01:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBOn our latest episode, we chat to East London artists Kings Cvstle about UK Hip Hop vs UK Rap, the current sociopolitical climate in the UK, music as a political statement, live shows, Chillhop, meeting Skinnyman and much more. Born and raised in London, twin brothers Peter and Daniel King have a united background that stands tall throughout their creative process. Their music speaks to the working class and socially concerned alike, bringing indie hip hop back towards the mainstream with u...
GREEN DIESEL by KOJAQUE & LUKA PALM Album Review
February 12, 2020 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn this brand new segment, we (kinda) review albums that we find interesting. In this episode, Aidan and Tom talk about the 2019 album "Green Diesel" from Irish artists Kojaque and Luka Palm.
EMPEROR MONG & BUKKY on £ASY LIVIN, GRISELDA, UK HIP HOP vs GRIME and more
February 05, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined by Bournemouth based MCs and £ASY LIVIN' Posse members Emperor Mong and Bukky. We chat to the lads about the scene in Bournemouth, the UK's own Beat Butcha doing bits with Griselda, the dynamics behind UK Hip Hop vs UK Grime, how beefin' can be good for competition, Emperor Mong's many alter egos, bringing the energy at live shows, self loathing and much more. This episode features the exclusive track £ASY LIVIN' from a forthcoming project dropping ver...
EMPEROR MONG & BUKKY on £ASY LIVIN, GRISELDA, UK HIP HOP vs GRIME and more
February 05, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined by Bournemouth based MCs and £ASY LIVIN' Posse members Emperor Mong and Bukky. We chat to the lads about the scene in Bournemouth, the UK's own Beat Butcha doing bits with Griselda, the dynamics behind UK Hip Hop vs UK Grime, how beefin' can be good for competition, Emperor Mong's many alter egos, bringing the energy at live shows, self loathing and much more. This episode features the exclusive track £ASY LIVIN' from a forthcoming project dropping ver...
James Wijesinghe (Reverb Music) on Potent Funk, Blatantly Blunt, interviewing Dabbla, spoken word poetry and more
January 22, 2020 01:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBOn our latest episode, we are joined by Music Journalist and Spoken Word Poet James Wijesinghe (Reverb Music/Potent Funk/Blatantly Blunt). James originally came through to interview us, so once we wrapped up, we figured we might as well kill two birds with one stone and record a podcast too. We chat to James about how he got into writing, more specifically writing about Hip Hop, working with Potent Funk and Blatantly Blunt, setting up the Independent Music Website - Reverb Music, hanging...
BEST OF THE DECADE! We talk KENDRICK LAMAR, DIRTY DIKE, VERB T and more!
January 01, 2020 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBOn 2019's final episode of Shotgun The Aux, the lads discuss some of their favourite albums of the decade. Happy New Year!
BEST OF THE DECADE! We talk KENDRICK LAMAR, DIRTY DIKE, VERB T and more!
January 01, 2020 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBOn 2019's final episode of Shotgun The Aux, the lads discuss some of their favourite albums of the decade. Happy New Year!
THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!! We talk favourite podcast moments, best albums of 2019, biggest flops and more!
December 24, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBOn Episode 41 of Shotgun The Aux, Aidan, Tom and Jake reflect upon 2019 in Hip Hop, discussing their favourite moments from the podcast, some of their favourite albums of the year, and most anticipated for 2020. Merry Christmas!
THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!! We talk favourite podcast moments, best albums of 2019, biggest flops and more!
December 24, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBOn Episode 41 of Shotgun The Aux, Aidan, Tom and Jake reflect upon 2019 in Hip Hop, discussing their favourite moments from the podcast, some of their favourite albums of the year, and most anticipated for 2020. Merry Christmas!
THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - favourite podcast moments, best albums of 2019, biggest flops and more!
December 24, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBOn Episode 41 of Shotgun The Aux, Aidan, Tom and Jake reflect upon 2019 in Hip Hop, discussing their favourite moments from the podcast, some of their favourite albums of the year, and most anticipated for 2020. Merry Christmas!
CMPND on Eagle Court, HIGH FOCUS RECORDS, Original rap names, DJ SHADOW, UK rap vs UK Hip Hop and more
December 04, 2019 01:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBOn Episode 40 of Shotgun The Aux we are joined by Brighton rap group and latest signees to High Focus Records - CMPND. We chat to Vitamin G, Kemastry and Wundrop about influential records, who got them into Hip Hop, original rap names, tour life, their latest album "Eagle Court" and much more! This episode features the tracks "Dusty Ivory" and "whatuplayin@" from Eagle Court.
VERB T, RYE SHABBY & PITCH 92 on creative influences, meeting JEHST, working with Romesh, THE FOUR OWLS and more!
November 27, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBOn Episode 39 of Shotgun The Aux we are joined by Ipswich based rapper Rye Shabby, UK Hip Hop veteran Verb T and one of the finest producers in the UK right now - Pitch 92. We chat to Rye about his working relationship with Verb T, In The Balance Records, meeting Jehst, channelling life experiences into lyrics and past and future projects. We also chat to Verbs about The Four Owls, playing a dogger on Romesh's sitcom: The Reluctant Landlord (him and Pitch made the track for the opening cr...
M£LVS feat ZELLO on £ASY LIF£, working with LEE SCOTT, Blah Records and more
November 13, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBOn Episode 38 of Shotgun The Aux we are joined by Bournemouth rapper and member of the £ASY LIF£ crew: M£LVS. We chat to M£LVS about his working relationship with Lee Scott (Blah Records), shelling gigs with £ASY LIF£ (not to be confused with the completely unrelated indie band of the same name), unpopular UK Hip Hop opinions, funny rap aliases, gold grills and much more! We also had the pleasure of man like Zello (and fellow £ASY LIF£ member) jumping on for a chat about the Bournemouth H...
M£LVS feat ZELLO on £ASY LIF£, conversations with LEE SCOTT, Blah Records and more
November 13, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBOn Episode 38 of Shotgun The Aux we are joined by Bournemouth rapper and member of the £ASY LIF£ crew: M£LVS. We chat to M£LVS about his odd conversations with Lee Scott (Blah Records), shelling gigs with £ASY LIF£ (not to be confused with the completely unrelated indie band of the same name), unpopular UK Hip Hop opinions, funny rap aliases, gold grills and much more! We also had the pleasure of man like Zello (and fellow £ASY LIF£ member) jumping on for a chat about the Bournemouth Hip ...
ORIFICE VULGATRON on Foreign Beggars, Skrillex, Noisia, solo projects and more
November 06, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBOn Episode 37 of Shotgun The Aux we are joined by UK Hip Hop legend: Pavan Mukhi aka Orifice Vulgatron from the legendary Foreign Beggars crew. We chat to Pav about his extraordinary 20 year career with Foreign Beggars, growing up in Dubai and early music influences, collaborating with Electonic heavyweights Noisia and Skrillex, incorporating "the wall of death" into live shows, life on the road, the final Beggars tour and lineup, and much more! Sadly, Foreign Beggars recently announced th...
WEAVER on UK vs US Hip Hop, Open Mic culture, Hip Hop Coffee Shop Sessions and more!
October 30, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBOn Episode 36 of Shotgun The Aux we are joined by up and coming Hip Hop artist: Weaver. Originally from Guernsey, Weaver now lives in Bristol, and has utilised the vast Hip Hop community to his advantage. Taking inspiration from the likes of Verb T, Wu tang, Outkast, The Pharcyde, Eminem and many more, Weaver's versatile approach to Hip Hop will keep your head bobbing all night long. We chat to Weaver about Hip Hop in the Channel Islands, Hip Hop Coffeeshop Sessions, separating art from th...
LAZY EYEZ on Wu Tang Clan, Pupils of the Clock, Bristol music scene and more
October 16, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBOn Episode 35 of Shotgun The Aux we are joined by Bristol based rapper: LAZY EYEZ. Growing up in Cornwall, Lazy Eyez was introduced to Hip Hop at young age by his Dad, through the likes of Wu Tang and Jurassic 5. Just a few years ago he formed rap duo "Pupils of the Clock" with friend and rapper Tok and released the "Timeless LP", before moving to Bristol, inspiring the title of his solo album "Coastline to Cityscape" (released on Res One's label Green Brick Records). We chat to Lazy Eyez...
MOTMAN on UK Hip Hop, working with Micall Parknsun, Top Boy and more
October 09, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBOn Episode 34 of Shotgun The Aux we are joined by Bristol based rapper: MOTMAN (This episode is NOT sponsored by Magnum) Since moving from Exeter, Motman has been holding it down on the Bristol Hip Hop scene for a minute now and had collaborated with a multitude of rappers and producers. We chat to Motman about his latest album "Everyday Craft" (produced entirely by UK Hip Hop veteran Micall Parknsun), bridging the gap between the younger and older generation of heads, conscious lyrics, ...