For The Creators

On Episode 58 of the show we go ‘Behind The Lense’ with the amazingly talented filmmaker, photographer and creative director @daliadias @shotbydaliadias Throughout the episode we discussed her life’s journey to date. From her humble beginnings in Tottenham and public school in Nigeria, to working with some of the biggest artists and brands in the world, likes @iamcardib @stormzy @migos@chrisbrownofficial @jdofficial and many more. We also discussed what it’s like to be a female in a male dominated industry and impact that she would like to make with her work.Dalia dias is a photographer, filmmaker and creative director working in the music and fashion industries. Born and raised by Nigerian and Egyptian parents in London, Dalia uses her African heritage as a source of inspiration in her work and creations. Dalia has worked with well-known international music acts such as Drake, Cardi b, Migos, Quavo, Rich the Kid, Chris Brown, Stormzy, Wizkid, Davido and more. Dalia’s p

We're back this week for another check in with whats happening in the world of creativity! Today we discuss if we can we separate the Art from the Artist in light of heavy allegations towards artists such as Michael Jackson and R Kelly. We also discuss Solange's new album and film, Kimora Lee Simmons and the return of Baby Phat, Idris Elba's new Netflix Comedy & Colourism in Hollywood in light of Will Smiths role playing Serena and Venus Williams father in the film King RichardLinks:Solange Releases When I Get Home Short Film- https://www.spin.com/2019/03/solange-when-i-get-home-film-watch/Separating the art from the artist - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/separating-the-art-from-the-artist-sz6lqrpd0Kimora Lee Simmons bringing back Baby Phat - https://theglowup.theroot.com/boss-moves-kimora-lee-simmons-announces-the-reacquisit-1833175356Turn Up Charlie - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80124723WHERE FILMMAKERS & WRITERS MEET - https://blcklst.com/Colourism in Hollywood - https://www.bbc.co.uk/new

At the end of last year we sat down with Ibrahim Kamara and Jide Adetunji, the founders of GUAP Magazine to discuss how they started the youth culture platform and worlds first video magazine.This conversation was really fun to record and we covered everything from failing businesses, opening doors to winning ventures, turning your L's into Lessons and into Ws, betting on emerging talent, learning new skills and the power of collaboration.Please enjoy & let us know what you think by leaving a review!Links:http://www.guap.co.ukhttps://twitter.com/IbrahimKamara_instagram.com/jmxney_Show notes:- being mixed up with another creative- How the founders met- Starting traditional African party events with a mastermind investment group at Uni- That event being a ‘Low’ and a Learning point- What is GUAP?- How does a video magazine work?- How GUAP was born out of their events company failure- Great Understanding and Power- Launching GUAP magazine and creating revenue streams- Switching from being money lead, to bein

On the latest ‘Creativity x Culture’ episode of our show, we discuss the seemingly blurred lines between pop culture and creativity

Today we sit down with Mary-Alice Stack, Chief Executive of Creative UnitedCreative United is an entrepreneurial community interest company committed to supporting the growth and development of the arts and creative industries.Their vision is for artists, creative enterprises and cultural organisations to have access to the skills, advice and services they need to achieve their ambitions for growth and impact within their communities.Mary-Alice studied at Falmouth School of Art and at the Courtauld Institute with her background and professional expertise is firmly rooted in the visual arts. However, she is also passionate about theatre and poetry having spent many years working with small theatre companies, both as an actor and director.This conversation is all about the balance between being a creative and being a business person. Its a very difficult dance for most creatives but one we must do to succeed. Mary-Alice gives many tips on how to approach your creativity as a business, how to make a living

Thanks for joining us for another episode of Creativity x Culture. For Season 2 we have changed the format of what used to be our Spotlight episodes, so that our listeners could get to know us a little bit better and hear our views on the topics that are trendy right now.On this particular episode we discussed the announcement earlier this week, that Spotify has acquired Gimlet Media and Anchor in a deal that is rumoured to be worth $230m. We also discussed the 2019 Grammy nominations, the impact that globalisation has bad on pop music and how the EDM DJ, Marshmello’s (aka Christopher Comstack) concert in Fortnite last Saturday was a massive success, reportedly attracting more than 10 million concurrent players to the 10-minute event.We are having so much fun recording these episodes and we hope that you are enjoying them too. In the meantime, please remember to SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, RECOMMEND & SHARE!---Review, Rate & Share! We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions---Email:forthecreatorsshow@

We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Naroop of @amitandnaroop. Amit and Naroop are advertising, portrait and celebrity photographers from London.Amit and Naroop have achieved a great deal in a very short time. In the first stage of their career they took the world of urban music by storm. They are the photographers (and often video directors) of choice for many of the genre’s biggest stars and their client list includes @officialWretch32, @Tiniegram, @TinchyStryder and @AlexandraBurke.Now that they have broadened their horizons, they are still passionate about music but their work has expanded to embrace advertising and publishing (they are official photographers of @guardian @shortlistmagazine), as well as actors, comedians and sportsmen, all interpreted with their characteristic passion and intense visual style.Their personal work also includes being the authors of the book #TurbansandTales, creative directors and photographers of ‘Singh’ - a series of portraits of Sikh men that celeb

And... we're back! Thanks for joining us for season 2, episode 51. We kick this season off by discussing creativity in culture, things that have caught our eye and inspired us. Links to everything we discussed below!Show NotesCatching up with the hostsOscar nominations - https://variety.com/2019/film/news/oscar-nominations-2019-list-1203112405/Kevin hart steps down - https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/8/18131221/kevin-hart-oscar-hosting-homophobia-twitter-tweetsBlack panther - https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/22/18192727/black-panther-oscars-nomination-dark-knight-heath-ledgerRoma first Netflix movie nominated - https://variety.com/2019/film/news/roma-netflix-first-best-picture-oscar-nomination-1203113407/Fyre fest debate - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ0KNVU2fV0Audiobooks - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Shoe-Dog-Audiobook/B06XSS47BKDamon dash on impact theory podcast, importance of visualisation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmdHJ4I5VmgWim Hof & Importance of being healthy as a creative - https://www

*This episode was originally published on Wed Jul 11 2018*We're back with another amazing spotlight episode for you, today we sit down with Bisi Akins who is a Presenter for TV & Events. Bisi previously won Miss Nigeria and is also the founder of YG Initiative, a youth community group aimed to inspire, develop and educate our youth with self worth. Bisi has many strings to her bow and you we hope you enjoy the story of her journey so far as much as we did!We explore the the advantages and disadvantages of 'pretty privilege' and how that can effect your chances as a creator in your field.We're sure you will get value from this episode! Please forward on and recommend to anyone you think will get something from it too!Links:Meet the Presenters: Bisi Akins ://www.yangatv.com/blog/meet-the-presenters-turn-upSELFIE Principles ~ LIPS https://www.instagram.com/p/BggXBAKnJAO/---Email:forthecreatorsshow@gmail.com: forthecreatorsshow@gmail.comFollow us!@forthecreatorspodcast on insta@f

*This episode was originally published on Mon Aug 20 2018*Welcome back to another episode of For The Creators, where it’s our job to demystify creativity. In these long form conversations, we tease out tips and tricks from all kinds of creatives whether they’re Musicians, Presenters, Actors, Directors, DJs, Writers, Entrepreneurs and everything in between.In this episode I sit down with MC Buskin, one third of the UK Garage group the Heartless Crew. As pioneers of UK Garage, Heartless Crew played a fundamental role in the rise of the genre and they continue to be respected globally for their contributions to the UK music scene. I have been a fan of the Heartless Crew since I was in secondary school and listening to them on Mission FM, but I had never really heard their story. So, I was really interested in finding out more about how it all started and how they were able to have a major influence on a genre of music, at such a young age.I took Bushkin on a trip down memory lane and got an insight into his chil

*This episode was originally published on Mon Jul 02 2018*How important is PR & Networking for creatives? How do you initiate conversations with influencers and decision makers? Is making good art enough to make it big or do you need a PR team to take you to the next level?We explore all in todays snapshot, focusing on PR and networking.Follow our guest on instagram @mrjsmash and check out http://streamlinepr.co.uk/---Review, Rate & Share! We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions---Email:forthecreatorsshow@gmail.comFollow us!@forthecreatorspodcast on everythingHosts:Ryan Nile - @journeyofthenileVernaire Bass - @vernairebassListen:linktr.ee/forthecreatorspodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/For-The-Creators-Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode was originally posted on Mon Jun 18 2018'some girls get sent flowers, I get sent beats' is what Maiday's email signature says and its for good reason... Maiday is an amazing Artist and songwriter with various hits to her name, including 'Don't Go' by Wretch 32, 'Fade' with Jakwob and 'At My Best' with Machine Gun Kelly and Hailee Stainsfield. Ryan and Maiday explore the reality behind being an artist and songwriter in the music industry and the ins and outs of writing a hit song. We explore how Maiday discovered writing as a child to the moment she achieved her first UK Number 1 with Wretch 32. We exchange tips and tricks on being a creative and handling the pressures of the music industry as an artist and as a songwriter. The focus for this podcast was the writing facet however, Maiday has new music dropping real soon so keep an eye out for it!!! (links below)**SHOW NOTES**- Obsession with words started by hearing adult vocabulary- How Maiday finds melodies to fit lyrics - There is so much

This episode originally aired on 12th October 2018Jump into the rabbit hole today with our conversation with Joel CHIDI Sydenham, a poet and artist who has a background in chemical engineering.In today's conversation we cover how your energy, and energy in general can affect your creativity. We go DEEP!We went on the maddest tangents but if you want a conversation that touches on Black History Month and ventures beyond, hit play! We discuss being a product of colonialism, how chemistry relates to Art, African history, Aliens and many many more.. enjoy!***SHOW NOTES/LINKS**https://instagram.com/joelsydenham/https://chidi3s.net/Dr Masaru Emoto's Water Experiment - Words are Alive! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au4qx_l8KEUSynesthesia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SynesthesiaStephen Wiltshire draws NYC for UBS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsJbApZ5GF0Endorphin Casually Walks to Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7UFDUcstW0Things Fall Apart https://www.amazon.co.uk/Things-Fall-Apart-Penguin-Classics/dp/014

**This episode is from Season 1 and originally aired on Monday Aug 6 - Season 2 is coming in early 2019!** This episode is powered by Shazam, the music discovery service that millions of people use everyday. We sit down with UK Senior Music Manager Cassie Rowan to discuss how users can get the most out of Shazam and how artists can get their music discovered!This is a very insightful episode that will show you the power behind Shazam and what you can do get to the most out of it.Remember to submit your music to musicsubmission@shazam.com - Let us know if you sign up for Shazam for Artists and how you get on getting verified!!About Shazam:"Our mission is to help people recognise and engage with the world around them"Shazam is a mobile app that recognises music and TV around you. It is the best way to discover, explore and share the music and TV you love. Shazam connects more than 1 billion people. It took us 10 years to reach 1 billion tags, 10 months to reach 2 billion, 3 months to go from 10 to 12 billion...

Season 1 is over folks! But we'll be back in the New Year with more episodes, For The Creators!We hope you have enjoyed Season 1 and we want to thank you for your ears and for your interaction with us. This has been an incredible journey and we couldn't do it without you!Special thanks to all of our guests!!!!!Follow us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with the show and to receive banging new content to keep you inspired and in awe everyday!Until 2019, we will be sharing episodes from Season 1 so you will see us pop up in your feed. If you haven't checked out an episode, now is the perfect time.Support us:https://www.patreon.com/ForTheCreatorsEmail:forthecreatorsshow@gmail.comFollow us!@forthecreatorspodcast on instagram@for_thecreators on TwitterHosts:Ryan Nile - @journeyofthenileVernaire Bass - @vernairebassListen on iTunes, Spotify and more:http://linktr.ee/forthecreatorspodcast--- Review, Rate, Subscribe & Share! We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for Season 2!! ---Support

(This episode originally aired on July 30th 2018)In this episode, we sit down with Yinka Bokinni aka the one and only Yinkdaddy. Yinka is currently a presenter for Capital Xtra and Diet Coke, she is a TEDEx speaker, a blogger and her list of accolades go on and on. At such a young age and with so many achievements under her very fashionable belt, she is definitely a force to be reckoned with. But the best thing about Yinka in my opinion, is the fact that she swings to the beat of her own drum and is unapologetically herself 100% of the time. During our conversation, she reminisced on what it was like growing up with 6 siblings, witnessing the impact of her neighbour Damilola Taylor’s death, studying law at university and how after hearing how much fun a Superdrug DJ was having whilst at work, made her want to become a presenter. Our conversation was filled with laughter, moments of reflection and too many motivational gems to count. With Yinka’s talent, drive and confidence, we are sure that she has

ITS EPISODE 50!!!!! Thank you to everyone that has tuned in and supported the show so far, its been an incredible journey.We (Ryan and Vernaire) sit down to recount what steps we took to reach this milestone and what its really like to produce a podcast consistently.There are some really good tips in here on how to get started with recording a podcast, attracting guests, producing shows, promoting them but also, the these are tips on how to get started on anything and stay consistent despite all of the roadblocks that come up! From Breakdowns to Breakthroughs, thats literally been our mantra this year.So tune in and hear a bit about us, how we met, why we started the show and everything in between. We hope you enjoy this episode and are celebrating with us a little bit! Season 1 ends soon at the end of black history month aka blacktober :( but, we'll be back and we'll be kicking off Season 2 in January!Show notes:Equip:https://kit.com/forthecreatorspodcast/podcasting-kitSupport us:https://www.patreon.com/ForT

In this episode we sit down with incredibly talented Visual Artist and Photographer Asiko. Asiko is an artist who expresses his work through the medium of photography and mixed media. His work is constructed in a narrative that straddles between fantasy and reality as a response to his experiences of identity, heritage and culture. His work was featured on the @bbc and @huffingtonpost and has also been exhibited at the London Southbank, The Gallery of African Art in London and his first show was at the Rele Gallery in Nigeria.My conversation with Asiko definitely took him on trip down memory lane. From his childhood growing up in Nigeria, his obsession with fantasy and graphic novels, his mothers reaction to his love of the arts, to studying to become a doctor at university and then that moment when he took up the camera for the first time. We also discussed his signature style of photography, his time spent living as a starving artist and the twists and turns he has encountered to become an artist

Jump into the rabbit hole today with our conversation with Joel CHIDI Sydenham, a poet and artist who has a background in chemical engineering.In today's conversation we cover how your energy, and energy in general can affect your creativity. We go DEEP!We went on the maddest tangents but if you want a conversation that touches on Black History Month and ventures beyond, hit play! We discuss being a product of colonialism, how chemistry relates to Art, African history, Aliens and many many more.. enjoy!***SHOW NOTES/LINKS**https://instagram.com/joelsydenham/https://chidi3s.net/Dr Masaru Emoto's Water Experiment - Words are Alive! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au4qx_l8KEUSynesthesia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SynesthesiaStephen Wiltshire draws NYC for UBS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsJbApZ5GF0Endorphin Casually Walks to Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7UFDUcstW0Things Fall Apart https://www.amazon.co.uk/Things-Fall-Apart-Penguin-Classics/dp/0141023384---Review, Rate & Share! We would love

Welcome back to another episode of For The Creators, where its our job to demystify creativity. In these long form conversations, we tease out tips and tricks from creatives who are both in front and behind the scenes of the creative industry.••In this episode we sit down with the founders of We Are Stripes, Nene Parsotam, Haydn Corrodus and Akama Davies. We Are Stripes endeavours to address the ethnic diversity imbalance in the creative industry, starting with the creative advertising subsector. They create and increase opportunities for individuals from ethnic backgrounds by educating on career entry into the industry and supporting current BAME individuals in the industry with career progression.••During our conversation we touched on the barriers to entry faced by BAME creatives. We Are Stripes caters to creatives from all ethnic backgrounds, but because this episode has been published during the UK’s Black History Month, we decided to focus on the challenges faced by Black individuals trying to navigate