CanaryPod: Topple Uncaged meets… Kabaka Pyramid

08/31/19 • -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 series two of #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 got to meet one of the most talented artists on the planet: Kabaka Pyramid:

Mr Topple x Kabaka Pyramid

Kabaka has been in the music industry for over a decade. But it was his 2018 album Kontraband which immediately propelled him into groundbreaking territory. It fused reggae with hip-hop, afrobeat, soul and other genres. Lyrically, Kontraband was also one of the most important works of last year. But moreover, it was the combination of these elements coupled with top class production that made the album an instant classic. It showcased Kabaka’s unique talents exquisitely.

So, I caught up with him at the Market Place bar in central London for the #ToppleUncaged podcast. We discussed Kontraband, how reggae-based music has evolved over the decades, his views on politics, Africa and more.

Enjoy!

https://www.thecanary.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/REDUCED-Kabaka-Pyramid-Interview-August-19-master-FULL.mp3

Listen on iTunes here.

CanaryPod: #ToppleUncaged meets... Kabaka Pyramid show notes:

Presented, produced and edited by Steve Topple.

Sound engineering by Gav Pauze.

Africans Arise by Kabaka Pyramid featuring Akon via Ghetto Youths International and Bebble Rock Music:

Read my full review of Kontraband here.

Watch Kabaka’s latest video, Natural Woman:

Download Kontraband on your preferred platform here.

Follow Kabaka on Insta and Facebook.

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CanaryPod: Topple Uncaged S2 EP16

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.

You’ll get my quick-fire round-up of the news in Topple’s Twittering. Then, I’ll be going in on a story or campaign you may have missed, with a very special guest, on Free Flying With... After that, you get to have your say on the week’s talking points in Twitter Chirps Back. And finally, I’ll be bringing you the freshest, most banging political music in Revolutionary Bird Song.

This week it’s a Notting Hill Carnival, bank holiday music special! My guests? Masterfully eclectic artist Fyakin and music legend Tarrus Riley.

Enjoy!

https://www.thecanary.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/REDUCED-Uncaged_S2_ep16_master.mp3 CanaryPod: #ToppleUncaged show notes 25/8/19

Presented, produced and edited by Steve Topple.

Sound engineering by Gav Pauze.

Topple’s Twittering intro...

Boris Johnson’s hit a new low of peak hypocrisy about the Amazon fires

Sign the Investigate Atos PIP assessments petition:

We are horrified to learn that @Samaritans has "partnered" with Paddy Power Betfair (a.k.a. Flutter).

This is disgraceful! Companies like PPB actively encourage problem gambling – one of the reasons people call Samaritans in despair.https://t.co/HxV9l298bi pic.twitter.com/tzwKWxKgoy

— Recovery in the Bin (@RITB_) August 19, 2019

Children are living in shipping containers and going to school hungry.

The Conservatives are failing a whole generation.https://t.co/3PBxp3uTbE

— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) August 23, 2019

This morning I had breakfast with celebrity chef @PrueLeith at Downing Street

We discussed plans to improve hospital food for patients, staff and visitors. pic.twitter.com/29BxptQuno

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) August 23, 2019

Check out #KnownLiar on Twitter.

Revolutionary Bird Song – Fyakin:

Concrete Jungle by Fyakin:

Download New Wave on your preferred platform.

Follow Fyakin on Insta and Facebook.

Take a look at Pauze Radio‘s bio of Fyakin.

Listen to my full interview with Fyakin.

Twitter Chirps Back:

OI TWITTER

YES it's that time again

No #bbcqt? No problem! It's #TwitterChirpsBack for my #Podcast #ToppleUncaged

YOU tell ME YOUR views on the biggest stories

WELL? #AmazonFire? #Pensions?

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CanaryPod: Topple Uncaged meets… Third World

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.

In a special episode, I caught up with three members of one of the most influential bands in modern music history: Third World.

Mr Topple x Third World

Third World have been active for over 45 years. The group were part of a movement of reggae artists which led the way in branching out from traditional roots, fusing it with other genres like funky soul. Third World masterfully strikes a balance between searingly conscious music and tracks which have chart-friendly appeal, not least the massive hit Now That We’ve Found Love. Now, the band is back with its superb latest album More Work To Be Done. With the legendary Damian Marley at the production helm, the record is a delicious mix of musical styles. It cements the band’s status as trailblazers in modern music.

So, I caught up with Cat, AJ and Richard from Third World for the #ToppleUncaged podcast. We discussed the untimely passing of founding member Bunny Rugs, More Work To Be Done, the music industry, working with two generations of Marley’s and more.

Enjoy!

https://www.thecanary.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/REDUCED-Third-World-Interview-master.mp3

Listen on iTunes here.

CanaryPod: #ToppleUncaged meets... Third World show notes:

Presented, produced and edited by Steve Topple.

Sound engineering by Gav Pauze.

You’re Not The Only One by Third World featuring Damian Marley via Ghetto Youths International:

Download More Work To Be Done on your preferred platform here.

Follow Third World on Insta and Facebook.

Read more about the band and also Pauze Radio’s piece on the late Bunny Rugs.

Follow on Twitter:

Steve Topple @MrTopple; The Canary @TheCanaryUK; Third World @ThirdWorldBand; Nicola Jeffery @NicolaCJeffery; Gav Pauze @PauzeRadio; Rai Star Music @rai_star113

Use the hashtags #ToppleUncaged #CanaryPod

Find out more about Gav Pauze.

Topple Uncaged Theme Music: Lost Souls by Lee Wrizzle.

Now That We’ve Found Love by Third World via TIMMOFUNK.

Featured image via Steve Topple, Maurice – Wikimedia and Third World

By Steve Topple