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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.

Listen back: Lowkey Interview on #FlipLifeRadio

Flip Life Radio are joined by non other than the widely respected rapper and political activist Lowkey. Our debate topic for the week was; Do artists have a responsibility to speak on social issues? and as expected Lowkey too us on an insightful journey with his response. We also covered his earlier days at Deal Real, his retirement, his return, and much more!

Tune in to #FlipLifeRadio every Friday, 9-11pm on PyroRadio.com

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.

Lily Allen x The Labour Party – For The Many, Not The Few

 

The Flip Life team recently worked on this official campaign video, directed by Josh Cole for the Labour Party. With music provided by Lily Allen, the visuals and people featured set a beautiful tone for one of the most monumental campaigns in the history of UK politics.

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:

Tune in to the #FlipLifeRadio show on PyroRadio.com every Friday at 9-11pm

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.