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Video: Lowkey Talks Social Responsibility, New Album, Corbyn + More

It was an honour to have Lowkey feature on our latest episode of Flip Life Radio. As someone who has become a beacon for social commentry in the world of Hip-Hop, he was the perfect guest for our debate topic: Do artists have a responsibility to speak on social issues? As expected Lowkey blessed us with profound insight and wisdom throughout the discussion. We also touched on his earlier days at Deal Real, Poisonous Poets, his support of Jeremy Corbyn, his current tour, a new album and more.

Also find the full audio of this episode below.

Documentary on Grime & UK Hip-Hop support for Corbyn

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn received the backing of dozens of Grime and Hip Hop artists in the recent UK elections. London-based rapper Awate met with Saskilla, Novar FLIP, Big Ben, Lady Shocker and more just weeks after the election, to ask their reasons for getting involved in mainstream politics this time round.

Novar FLIP on Engaging through Media [Video]

In this extract from the forthcoming ‘Carpe Diem Politics’ episode of Renegade Inc, Novar FLIP discusses how social media has become a powerful means of getting young people engaged with politics.

Saskilla talks helping our communities on #FlipLifeRadio

The week’s Flip Life Radio show was called ‘People power: How can we make a difference?’. With special guest Saskilla we asked; How can we make  difference in our communities in light of recent tragedies. We also discussed if Grime is Hip-Hop and other topics, with music from Danny Bones, Big Narstie, Squeekz, Jay Z, Britizen Kane, Shola Ama, CASisDEAD, Jehst, Dizzee Rascal and more.

Chester P, Genesis Elijah + more discuss the UK GE results

This week on the Flip Life Radio show, Novar FLIP & Big Ben take phone calls to discuss The UK General Election with Sean Dean, Tone, Sofia (Grime 4 Corbyn), Genesis Elijah, Chester P, Josh Cole (Rise Up UK) & Danny Bones.

Novar FLIP releases new campaign song ‘Rize Up’

Novar FLIP presents his Donny Bravo produced musical contribution to the Rize Up campaign that he also helped to set up. The campaign has been engaging young people in politics and the UK general election 2017, with support from Tinie Tempah, Professor Green, Riz Ahmed, Akala, Maverick Sabre, Emeli Sande, Lily Allen, Doc Brown, Brian May, UB40 and many more.

Si Phili, Genesis Elijah & Novar FLIP – Corbyn For The Win

 

Si Phili, Genesis Elijah & Novar FLIP got together to give Jeremy Corbyn some support in the form of music. ‘Corbyn For The Win’ see’s the three UK rappers breaking down their reasons for believing in Corbyn over this perfectly uplifting production by Si Spex of the Creators.

Grime 4 Corbyn: exclusive first interview on Flip Life Radio

In the last few weeks the #Grime4Corbyn campaign has taken the internet by storm. Kemmi & Sofia join Novar FLIP & Big Ben here for their first ever public interview. They discuss how the movement started, where it could go next, if they would ‘link a Tory?’  and much more.

Keep up with their announcements on the following links:

Grime4Corbyn.com

twitter.com/Grime4Corbyn

instagram.com/Grime4Corbyn

Listen back to the whole Flip Life Radio episode, also featuring our first ever cypher here:

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Video: Doc Brown talks young people engaging in politics

Doc Brown joined us in the build up to the UK general election to discuss getting young people engaged in politics. We touched on his involvement with the Rize Up campaign, the outcome of the forthcoming election, his days hosting the legendary Deal Real record shop events, his new album and much more.

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Does voting make a difference? [Listen Back]

On the latest Flip Life Radio show we asked; Does voting make a difference?

Many people are disheartened by the political system. They often feel that ‘they are all the same’, and that voting will make no real difference to our lives. We explore the reasons for this way of thinking and are joined by special guest Manic of the Kraftsmen, who shares his story from one side of the fence to the other, in the build up the the current UK general election.