Singer/Song-writer on the rise Rebecca Garton talks to SK Vibemaker about:
Her music journey so far
Connecting with Krept & Konan & having 3 features on their debut album
The challenge building a brand as a new artist
The struggles of UK R&B & if it needs recognition from the U.S
Experiences of the cultural shift moving to the UK from Ghana aged 17
Cultivating/sharpening her song-writing pen
Working with Jeremih on her forthcoming ‘Take me home’ E.P. & more
Her music journey so far Growing up in Ghana & coming to the UK Connecting with Krept & Konan & having 3 features on their debut album The challenge building...
Responsible for producing for the likes of D Block Europe, Swarmz, Giggs, K-Trap, Krept & Konan, Cadet, Deno, Nines & more… Production Duo Da Beatfreakz talk to SK Vibemaker about:
Their crazy production discography so far,
The debate about the relevance of Grime amongst the younger generation ,
The importance of the producer tags & producer getting their credit,
Steps & Advice for new producers getting into the game,
Their single ‘Self obsessed’ With D Block Europe, Krept & Konan & Deno,
Their time spent in the U.S. making moves & more
SK Vibemaker, Amarie Cassidy, DJ Illness & 3 microphones…
Things discussed:
Is it time that everyone universally acknowledge Krept & Konan as UKs elite after the release of their 4thalbum ‘Revenge is sweet’
What factors put an MC at ‘Elite level’
Are there a lack of UK rappers diversifying & capitalising on business out their music?
How hard is it to be impartial when your favourite artist releases something underwhelming
Artists that release passion projects
The conservative MP that said residents of the Grenfell didn’t use ‘common sense’ to leave the building when it was on fire
When people who pass away & people come out with revelations about that person
SK Vibemaker, Amarie Cassidy, DJ Illness & 3 microphones… Things discussed: Is it time that we universally acknowledge Krept & Konan as UKs elite after the release of their 4th album ‘Revenge is sweet’, What factors put an MC at ‘Elite level’, Are there a lack of UK rappers diversifying & capitalising on business out their music? How hard is it to be impartial when your favourite artist releases something underwhelming, Artists that release passion projects, The conservative MP that said residents of the Grenfell didn’t use ‘common sense’ to leave the building when it was on fire, When people who pass away & people come out with revelations about that person… @onsitelife || www.onsitelife.co.uk || Recorded at Levi's Haus of Strauss
New Episode of ONSITE Podcast
SK Vibemaker, Craze 24, DJ Illness & 3 microphones…
Things discussed:
Underground cool… But crossover doesn’t mean uncool
Is the mysterious artist the new cool?
Violence in the UK streets – Is it life imitating art or art imitating life?
Krept getting hurt backstage at a concert
People going to shows/concerts in survival mode – Ready for beef
If artists seem to not care about the madness going on in the streets why do fans care about them?
Will Tekashi 69 be mostly embraced when he releases new music?
Craze 24s 4 thousand press-ups in a day & more
SK Vibemaker, Craze 24, DJ Illness & 3 microphones… Things discussed: Underground cool… But crossover doesn’t mean uncool, Is the mysterious artist the new cool? Violence in the UK streets – Is it life imitating art or art imitating life? Krept getting hurt backstage at a concert, People going to shows/concerts in survival mode – Ready for beef, If artists seem to not care about the madness going on in the streets why do fans care about them? Will Tekashi 69 be mostly embraced when he releases new music? Craze 24s 4 thousand press-ups in a day & more... @onsitelife || www.onsitelife.co.uk || Recorded at Levi's Haus of Strauss
SK Vibemaker, Capo Lee, Chennessy & 3 microphones…
Things discussed:
Vanity Metrics
What the hell is goin on in Sudan?
Too much formula & way too little boundary pushing in new UK music?
If an artist isn’t signed to major label but has major backing are they still ‘Independent’?
How does Karma really work?
Is Jay Z making it to a billionaire inspirational or too far fetched?
2 years on from Grenfell
Krept & Konan Ban Drill & more
SK Vibemaker, Capo Lee, Chennessy & 3 microphones… Things discussed: Vanity Metrics What the hell is goin on in Sudan? Too much formula & way too little boundary pushing in new UK music? If an artist isn’t signed to major label but has major backing are they still ‘Independent’? How does Karma really work? Is Jay Z making it to a billionaire inspirational or too far fetched? 2 years on from Grenfell Krept & Konan Ban Drill @onsitelife || www.onsitelife.co.uk || Recorded at Levi's Haus of Strauss
Darius & James AKA Ill Blu talk to SK Vibemaker about transitioning from making UK Funky to Afro Swing/Afro wave, The start of their working relationship with Mostack, Their take on the Afrowave/Afro-swing success at the moment, The chances of an UK Funky House revival, The studio dynamic of both of them in the studio, Great advice for inspiring producers, Sampling ‘Fish Go Deep - Cure & the cause’ on their single ‘Chop my money’ & more
On the release of his first solo single, London-based producer/songwriter ADP who is behing Yungens ‘Bestie’ talks to SK Vibemaker for Urbanworld about his production journey so far, Steps in positioning himself around artists like Krept & Konan & Chris Brown, Beatmaking vs production, the making of Yungens ‘Bestie’ & pushing Yungen to sing on the track, advice for upcoming producers, working with Chris Brown on his new album ‘Heartbreak on a full moon’ & more
On the release of his first solo single, London-based producer/songwriter ADP who is behing Yungens ‘Bestie’ talks to SK Vibemaker for Urbanworld about his production journey so far, Steps in positioning himself around artists like Krept & Konan & Chris Brown, Beatmaking vs production, the making of Yungens ‘Bestie’ & pushing Yungen to sing on the track, advice for upcoming producers, working with Chris Brown on his new album ‘Heartbreak on a full moon’ & more
Krept and Konan talk to Urbanworld & SK Vibemaker about not being too serious & having fun, competitiveness, suffering from writers block, weather they are willing to compromise to gain commercial success, their forthcoming CD & more