Latest South asians Podcast Episodes
BONUS: Joseph Patel on Summer of Soul
South Asians Love Rap - April 08, 2022 21:01 - 31 minutesIn the lead-up to the Oscars, Mano Sundaresan and I interviewed Joseph Patel for No Bells Radio. We're sharing that conversation here and celebrating Joseph for becoming the first Patel to ever win an Oscar. Summer of Soul, the film he produced alongside first-time director Ahmir "Questlove" Tho...
BONUS: Mano Sundaresan
South Asians Love Rap - January 18, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutesWe're back with a bonus episode featuring Mano Sundaresan, a freelance writer and an audio producer at NPR. We discuss the influence of LA rapper Drakeo the Ruler (RIP), links between South Indian film music and rap, and the blog Mano founded last year called No Bells. Below the timestamps, you ...
Papa & Huey
South Asians Love Rap - March 24, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutesA family affair for the 10th episode! This one is extra special. It features Akash's dad reminiscing on his decades-old bond with Dr. Huey P Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. Huey choose Papa to head his Ph.D committee in the late 1970s at UC Santa Cruz. Plenty of s...
Gautham & Josh: Berkeley B-Side | Cole World | French Rap and UK Tings
South Asians Love Rap - February 12, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutesTwo college students of Berkeley B-Side (@berkeleybside) fame, Gautham Sathisan and Josh Jiwanmall, join the show to prove there is no right or wrong, only a song. Honestly. They might be like the new Ice Cube, meets the new Ice-T // meets 2 Live Crew, meets the new Spike Lee // meets Bruce li...
Top 5 Uses of Nina Simone in Rap
South Asians Love Rap - January 29, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutesNo interview this week! Instead, Akash will break down his top five favorite uses of Nina Simone in hip-hop. Artists include Kanye, No ID, Noname, and more that you'll have to listen for. Have your own favorite sample? Share it on Instagram at @southasiansloverap and don't forget to Subscribe to...
Anil Jagtiani: Finding Strength in Struggle Rap | Nana's Rhymes | Bay vs LA
South Asians Love Rap - January 08, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutesDr. Anil Jagtiani (@DrJ_NoRelation on Twitter) finds time away from fighting COVID on the frontlines for this one. He talks about his grandfather's love of rhymes, keeping his Bay swagger alive after 20+ years in SoCal, and why the Roots are criminally underrated. Check out the companion playl...
Zainab Hasnain: Music Beyond Borders | 2 Qualities of Good DJs | Embracing the Multi-Hyphenate
South Asians Love Rap - November 14, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutesHip-Hop Marketing Manager and DJ extraordinaire, Zainab Hasnain, joins the show to share her story, from Lahore to Long Island. She touches on artists from across the pond, shares the best qualities of great DJs, and commits to being a ride-or-die for the multi-hyphenate. Follow her on Instagr...
Shivam Patnaik: Rap Dreams | Smino's Noir | Junior Year
South Asians Love Rap - October 23, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutesHigh school student and up-and-coming rapper, Shivam Patnaik, pops by to share the origins of his rap name, the songs influencing his production style, and the mindset he's embracing as he prepares to release his most mature album to date, Junior Year.
Shomi Patwary: Illusive Media | DMs from Drake | Guerrilla Style Videos
South Asians Love Rap - September 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourFilmmaker and co-founder of Illusive Media, Shomi Patwary, joins the show to share his behind-the-scenes contributions to hip-hop from his college years to today, his career path as a music video director, and his plans for a comeback amidst COVID and its complexities.
Sowmya Krishnamurthy
South Asians Love Rap - September 04, 2020 20:24 - 58 minutesA conversation with pop culture writer, Sowmya Krishnamurthy, about the brilliance of Diddy/Biggie/Beyonce, the come up as a freelancer in the hip-hop industry, and the women in pop culture who are redefining norms. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @southasiansloverap Check out the ...
Sowmya Krishnamurthy: Bad Boy Records | Freelancing | Boundary-Breaking Women
South Asians Love Rap - September 04, 2020 20:24 - 58 minutesA conversation with pop culture writer, Sowmya Krishnamurthy, about the brilliance of Diddy/Biggie/Beyonce, the come up as a freelancer in the hip-hop industry, and the women in pop culture who are redefining norms.
2: Alok Pandey
South Asians Love Rap - August 19, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutesA conversation with my brother, Alok Pandey, about our dogged pursuit of 2pac's Greatest Hits, the magic of MCs trading bars, and rap's connection to the immigrant experience. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @southasiansloverap Check out the playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify...
Alok Pandey: Pursuing Pac | "Not Bad for Some Immigrants"
South Asians Love Rap - August 19, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutesA conversation with my brother, Alok Pandey, about our dogged pursuit of 2pac's Greatest Hits, the magic of MCs trading bars, and rap's connection to the immigrant experience. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @southasiansloverap Check out the playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/pl...
Alok Pandey
South Asians Love Rap - August 19, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutesA conversation with my brother, Alok Pandey, about our dogged pursuit of 2pac's Greatest Hits, the magic of MCs trading bars, and rap's connection to the immigrant experience. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @southasiansloverap Check out the playlist on Spotify: https://open.spoti...
Joseph Patel
South Asians Love Rap - July 31, 2020 11:54 - 1 hourA conversation with filmmaker Joseph Patel about changing his name, liberation music, regional rap, and a whole lot more. Follow Joseph Patel on Twitter: @jazzbeezy Follow South Asians Love Rap on Instagram: @southasiansloverap
1: Joseph Patel
South Asians Love Rap - July 31, 2020 11:54 - 1 hourA conversation with filmmaker Joseph Patel about changing his name, liberation music, regional rap, and a whole lot more. Follow Joseph Patel on Twitter: @jazzbeezy Follow South Asians Love Rap on Instagram: @southasiansloverap
Joseph Patel: Liberation | Backpack Rap | My Block
South Asians Love Rap - July 31, 2020 11:54 - 1 hourA conversation with filmmaker Joseph Patel about changing his name, liberation music, regional rap, and a whole lot more.
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