CanaryPod: Topple Uncaged meets… Bella Blair
09/29/19 • -1 min
THIS PODCAST CONTAINS LANGUAGE AND CONTENT SOME PEOPLE MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS EPISODE ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE HOST AND GUESTS.
Welcome to #ToppleUncaged!
Every week, The Canary will be bringing you an innovative podcast for the media landscape; hosted by me, Steve Topple.
In a special episode, I met one of the the rising stars to emerge from Jamaica in the past few years: Bella Blair.
Mr Topple x Bella BlairBella was heavily involved in the performing arts from a young age, having studied it at every level of education. She first came to prominence via her comedy skits on her YouTube channel. But music was clearly her first love. Her first venture into this was featuring on Eddie Ferrer’s Jigsaw Love back in 2012. More music followed, but it was her 2018 EP Aura which cemented her status as an artistic force to be reckoned with. It is an ingenious mix of genres, from ambient RnB to soul, via afrobeat, dancehall and reggae. But it’s Bella’s voice and storytelling which really set Aura out as such a strong project. Now, she’s back with her latest track. Called Mistake Too, it’s a bang-up-to-date afrobeat RnB track, produced by the UK-based Jamie Rodigan and Aaron Horn.
So, I caught up with Bella for the #ToppleUncaged podcast. We chatted about her musical upbringing and career, the diverse mix of styles and genres she is becoming renowned for, the music industry and more.
Enjoy!
https://www.thecanary.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Bella_Blair_Interview_master.mp3Listen on iTunes here.
CanaryPod: #ToppleUncaged meets... Bella Blair show notes:Presented, produced and edited by Steve Topple.
Sound engineering by Gav Pauze.
Mistake Too by Bella Blair, produced by Crate Classics via Lilalockdcity:
Download Bella’s debut EP Aura on your preferred platform.
Follow her on Facebook and Insta.
Follow on Twitter:Steve Topple @MrTopple; The Canary @TheCanaryUK; Bella Blair @thebellablair; Nicola Jeffery @NicolaCJeffery; Gav Pauze @PauzeRadio; Rai Star Music @rai_star113
Use the hashtags #ToppleUncaged #CanaryPod
Find out more about Gav Pauze and browse his vinyl store.
Topple Uncaged Theme Music: Lost Souls by Lee Wrizzle.
Good Gyal Anthem by Bella Blair:
Featured image via Steve Topple, Maurice – Wikimedia and Bella Blair
By Steve Topple
THIS PODCAST CONTAINS LANGUAGE AND CONTENT SOME PEOPLE MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS EPISODE ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE HOST AND GUESTS.
Welcome to #ToppleUncaged!
Every week, The Canary will be bringing you an innovative podcast for the media landscape; hosted by me, Steve Topple.
In a special episode, I met one of the the rising stars to emerge from Jamaica in the past few years: Bella Blair.
Mr Topple x Bella BlairBella was heavily involved in the performing arts from a young age, having studied it at every level of education. She first came to prominence via her comedy skits on her YouTube channel. But music was clearly her first love. Her first venture into this was featuring on Eddie Ferrer’s Jigsaw Love back in 2012. More music followed, but it was her 2018 EP Aura which cemented her status as an artistic force to be reckoned with. It is an ingenious mix of genres, from ambient RnB to soul, via afrobeat, dancehall and reggae. But it’s Bella’s voice and storytelling which really set Aura out as such a strong project. Now, she’s back with her latest track. Called Mistake Too, it’s a bang-up-to-date afrobeat RnB track, produced by the UK-based Jamie Rodigan and Aaron Horn.
So, I caught up with Bella for the #ToppleUncaged podcast. We chatted about her musical upbringing and career, the diverse mix of styles and genres she is becoming renowned for, the music industry and more.
Enjoy!
https://www.thecanary.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Bella_Blair_Interview_master.mp3Listen on iTunes here.
CanaryPod: #ToppleUncaged meets... Bella Blair show notes:Presented, produced and edited by Steve Topple.
Sound engineering by Gav Pauze.
Mistake Too by Bella Blair, produced by Crate Classics via Lilalockdcity:
Download Bella’s debut EP Aura on your preferred platform.
Follow her on Facebook and Insta.
Follow on Twitter:Steve Topple @MrTopple; The Canary @TheCanaryUK; Bella Blair @thebellablair; Nicola Jeffery @NicolaCJeffery; Gav Pauze @PauzeRadio; Rai Star Music @rai_star113
Use the hashtags #ToppleUncaged #CanaryPod
Find out more about Gav Pauze and browse his vinyl store.
Topple Uncaged Theme Music: Lost Souls by Lee Wrizzle.
Good Gyal Anthem by Bella Blair:
Featured image via Steve Topple, Maurice – Wikimedia and Bella Blair
By Steve Topple
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CanaryPod: Topple Uncaged meets… Micah Shemaiah – Part One
THIS PODCAST CONTAINS LANGUAGE AND CONTENT SOME PEOPLE MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS EPISODE ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE HOST AND GUESTS.
Welcome to series two of #ToppleUncaged!
Every week, The Canary will be bringing you an innovative podcast for the media landscape; hosted by me, Steve Topple.
I’ve got a two-part treat for you because I had the opportunity to interview one of the most important artists of a generation: Micah Shemaiah. Here’s part one.
Mr Topple x Micah Shemaiah: Part OneMicah’s been one of the most prolific and influential roots reggae artists of recent years. Searingly conscious, musically ingenious and with a stunning back catalogue to boot, he has blazed a trail in terms of message music. Moreover, Micah is a passionate advocate of vinyl, leading the way in promoting this form of music release. But it is perhaps his worldview which is most profound. Micah is a highly skilled orator with an almost unparalleled depth of though in the music industry. He is currently set to release The Forgotten Scrolls, a three-part series of vinyl music.
So, I caught up with him for a two-part special of the #ToppleUncaged podcast. In this, part one, we discussed The Forgotten Scrolls, the music industry, artificial intelligence and technology, the cult of celebrity and more. Part two will be released very soon!
Enjoy!
https://www.thecanary.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/REDUCED-Micah_Shemaiah_Interview_pt1_master.mp3 CanaryPod: #ToppleUncaged meets... Micah Shemaiah – Part One show notes:Presented, produced and edited by Steve Topple.
Sound engineering by Gav Pauze.
Zions Gates by Micah Shemaiah via JahSolidRock Music:
Buy The Forgotten Scrolls Volume 1.
Find out more about Micah.
Read Pauze Radio‘s bio of him.
Follow Micah on Facebook and Insta.
Follow on Twitter:Steve Topple @MrTopple; The Canary @TheCanaryUK; Micah Shemaiah @MicahShemaiah; Nicola Jeffery @NicolaCJeffery; Gav Pauze @PauzeRadio; Rai Star Music @rai_star113
Use the hashtags #ToppleUncaged #CanaryPod
Find out more about Gav Pauze and browse his vinyl store.
Topple Uncaged Theme Music: Lost Souls by Lee Wrizzle.
Legal by Micah Shemaiah and Rassi Hardknocks via Reggaeville:
Featured image via Steve Topple, Maurice – Wikimedia and Micah Shemaiah
By Steve Topple
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CanaryPod: Topple Uncaged meets… Micah Shemaiah – Part Two
THIS PODCAST CONTAINS LANGUAGE AND CONTENT SOME PEOPLE MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS EPISODE ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE HOST AND GUESTS.
Welcome to #ToppleUncaged!
Every week, The Canary will be bringing you an innovative podcast for the media landscape; hosted by me, Steve Topple.
I’ve got a two-part treat for you because I had the opportunity to interview one of the most important artists of a generation: Micah Shemaiah. Here’s part two. You can listen to part one here.
Mr Topple x Micah Shemaiah: Part TwoMicah’s been one of the most prolific and influential roots reggae artists of recent years. Searingly conscious, musically ingenious and with a stunning back catalogue to boot, he has blazed a trail in terms of message music. Moreover, Micah is a passionate advocate of vinyl, leading the way in promoting this form of music release. But it is perhaps his worldview which is most profound. Micah is a highly skilled orator with a staggering depth of thought. He is currently set to release The Forgotten Scrolls, a three-part series of vinyl music.
So, I caught up with him for a two-part special of the #ToppleUncaged podcast. In this, part two, we discussed 21st-century society, the impact of corporations on all of our existences, how music can be a catalyst for change and more.
Enjoy!
https://www.thecanary.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Micah_Shemaiah_Interview_pt2_master.mp3Listen on iTunes here.
CanaryPod: #ToppleUncaged meets... Micah Shemaiah – Part Two show notes:Presented, produced and edited by Steve Topple.
Sound engineering by Gav Pauze.
Rainbow Station by Micah Shemaiah via JahSolidRock Music:
Buy The Forgotten Scrolls Volume 1.
Find out more about Micah.
Read Pauze Radio‘s bio of him.
Follow Micah on Facebook and Insta.
Follow on Twitter:Steve Topple @MrTopple; The Canary @TheCanaryUK; Micah Shemaiah @MicahShemaiah; Nicola Jeffery @NicolaCJeffery; Gav Pauze @PauzeRadio; Rai Star Music @rai_star113
Use the hashtags #ToppleUncaged #CanaryPod
Find out more about Gav Pauze and browse his vinyl store.
Topple Uncaged Theme Music: Lost Souls by Lee Wrizzle.
Legal by Micah Shemaiah and Rassi Hardknocks via Reggaeville:
Featured image via Steve Topple, Maurice – Wikimedia and Micah Shemaiah
By Steve Topple
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