On our latest episode we catch up with UK Hip Hop legend Blade.Hailing from Iran, Blade moved to New Cross, London at the tender age of 7. During his formative years in the capital he would discover Hip Hop and become one with the definition of the word hustler. Boasting the innate hypothetical ability to hustle from one end of one high road to the other while simultaneously ignoring back to back naked females...until all wax was shifted.Blade has been prolific since his first release in 1988. A year later he dropped his standout banger "Lyrical Maniac". Which fused together timeless raw lyricism and dope production becoming a benchmark of UK Hip Hop at that time. After setting the bar, Blade would go on to drop singles in the early 90s like “Mind of an Ordinary Citizen” and “Rough it Up”. Along with three LPs, the most notably “The Lion Goes from Strength to Strength”. Then came “The Unknown” with the late great Mark B. The album is an absolute classic marrying old school and new succinctly into one body of work while Blade tirelessly fights the music industry in order to come out on top. Utilising such legends as Rodney P, Skinnyman and Chester P to pepper Mark Bs production with the flavour of what was to come in UK Hip Hop.Nowadays, Blade has put the mic on the back burner (but not necessarily the pen) to champion his media channel @0521official. The ethos of the channel is to work together and build a scene through positive relationships in order to showcase good music without ego (in our humble opinion).05:21 is going from strength to strength, interviewing legends such as Chester P, Mercury from Gunshot, Jonzi D, with live performances from Prospects, Joker Starr, Gee Bag and many more to come.UK Hip Hop needs people like Blade, UK Hip Hop needs MORE people like Blade. For knowledge, humour and most importantly, unity.Subscribe to 05:21: https://youtube.com/c/0521OfficialFollow Blade on Instagram: @blade691_ukFollow 05:21 on Instagram:  @0521official

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BLADE

On this episode we catch up with Kashmere, Booda French and HPBLK aka Old Children and break down their incredibly dope new EP "Push Start".Old Children is latest multi-headed beast alliance of hip-hop minds HPBLK (HYPERBOLIC), Booda French and King Kashmere who takes the helm handling the production duties of the project. On Push Start; HPBLK and Booda trade bars carved from out of this world imagery, left field references and forward thinking quantum streams of thought over King Kashmeres hypnotic futuristic lo-tech cosmic slop. A slick 6 track affair (also featuring Ramson Badbonez and DJ Jazz-T) this short but sweet project is a glimpse of what the magical trio have to offer. Stream/purchase "Push Start" on Bandcamp:https://oldchildren.bandcamp.com/releasesListen to Old Children on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6FBB3Kt8WWZMh179gAdKrG?si=rhDqJaUwS_GQ1-G8jeJxFw&dl_branch=1Old Children on Instagram: https://instagram.com/emptyretirementfund?utm_medium=copy_link#SHOTGUNTHEAUX #OLDCHILDREN

OLD CHILDREN (KING KASHMERE, BOODA FRENCH, HPBLK)

Welcome to "Shotgun The Classics" where we revisit and breakdown some of our favourite underground Hip Hop albums.In this episode, we deep dive into "DettWork SouthEast" the debut full length album from UK Hip Hop legend Blak Twang aka Tony Rotten. Recorded in 1995, DettWork SouthEast was a defining moment within UK Hip Hop. Though never formally released, this album is a certified classic with tracks like "Fearless", "Real Estate", "Queens Head", and, of course the album&apos;s title track "Dettwork SouthEast"...mind the gap old chap.Listen to "DettWork SouthEast" on Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/album/1539Rb9iCTiGf8DDxJ18g1?si=pvrGBXCcSEecJyFWdI7_5g&dl_branch=1Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shotguntheaux?igshid=14w9kqlm8clcxSubscribe to us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/ShotgunTheAux

DETTWORK SOUTHEAST (BLAK TWANG) - SHOTGUN THE CLASSICS

Welcome to  "Shotgun The Classics" where we revisit and breakdown some of our favourite Hip Hop albums.In this episode, we deep dive into "New Mic Order" the debut full length album from UK Hip Hop legends Task Force (brothers Chester P and Farma G) produced by the late great Mark B.Listen to "New Mic Order" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1DWVsWPmsW80fMy23D2He5?si=vby7PG8TQU6e8kvW_growAFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shotguntheaux?igshid=14w9kqlm8clcxSubscribe to us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/ShotgunTheAux

NEW MIC ORDER (TASK FORCE & MARK B) - SHOTGUN THE CLASSICS

Welcome to  "Shotgun The Classics" where we revisit and breakdown some of our favourite Hip Hop albums.In this episode, we take on the UK Hip Hop masterpiece that is "The Sagas Of..." by Hackney rapper Klashnekoff released in 2004 on Kemet records.Once again, DJ and producer Harry Love joined us to chat about producing "Parrowdice" and possibly one of the biggest tunes in UK Hip Hop history... "Murda".Listen to "The Sagas Of..." on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2wP36nB9J4IPGQKQbqXTWv?si=4tdX0GApQ8qdzawg6XWD3AFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shotguntheaux?igshid=14w9kqlm8clcxSubscribe to us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/ShotgunTheAuxFollow Harry Love on Instagram: https://instagram.com/djharrylove_uk?igshid=17hy1xahxrvtn

THE SAGAS OF...KLASHNEKOFF (with Harry Love) - SHOTGUN THE CLASSICS

Welcome to our brand new section - "Shotgun The Classics" (we couldn&apos;t come up with anything more original) where we revisit and breakdown some of our favourite Hip Hop albums.In this episode, we tackle the seminal UK Hip Hop classic "The Return Of The Drifter" by English rapper Jehst released in 2002 on Low Life Records.After revisiting the album in a track by track breakdown, we were joined by UK veteran DJ and producer Harry Love who gave some insight on how the project came into existence, meeting Jehst for the first time and being blown away by his bars, legendary street cyphers with UK Hip Hop royalty, and of course his production on the classic tracks "Alcoholic Author" and "Staircase to Stage".(Note: we were all scratching our heads (no pun intended) trying to figure out who performed the cuts for the record. Harry did in fact confirm after recording that this was in fact DJ Ideal)Time stamps below:00:06:17 - Album breakdown00:57:40 - Harry Love interviewFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shotguntheaux?igshid=14w9kqlm8clcxSubscribe to us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/ShotgunTheAuxFollow Harry Love on Instagram: https://instagram.com/djharrylove_uk?igshid=17hy1xahxrvtn

THE RETURN OF THE DRIFTER (with Harry Love) - SHOTGUN THE CLASSICS

On this episode we catch up to chat about our recent "SHOTGUN THE BARS" competition. Joining us to shoot the breeze is our first ever STB champion Lomax, runner up Blurred Thirst, judge and rapper Cosm, and judge and producer Big O. Even Jake made an appearance for this one...so you know it&apos;s about to get serious. We discuss the competition as a whole from the qualifying round, all the way through to the finals. There were laughs, there were tears, there were moose&apos;s d*cks, there were vote rigging Russian bots (allegedly), there was beef, but above all...there were dope bars a plenty.If the above paragraph didn&apos;t make any sense to you, head over to our Instagram and check out the posts from the past couple of months before you peep this episode. A big shoutout to all of the finalists: PJD, Bxrbarian, Pique Roscoe, Mick Swagger, C.o.N-Vers, Reign, Naninho, Bucks, Archetype, Moo, Relly, Jaydar, Jacob Fiya Flaim, Blurred Thirst, and Lomax. Also shouts to all the MCs who participated in the competition, to Big O and g Man for providing the bangers, to Chester P, Verbz, and CLBRKS for helping us spread the word, and to everyone else tuning in. Until next time???Shotgun The Aux on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shotguntheaux?igshid=1b89stkwsm3ebLomax on Instagram: https://instagram.com/lomaxland?igshid=vrzkxeliuxs7Blurred Thirst is on Instagram: https://instagram.com/blurredthirst?igshid=ajse5fmqkqkhCosm on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cosmsuper?igshid=oypo61pdsh0tBig O on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bigrodamous?igshid=12nb9qru3ugrm

SHOTGUN THE BARS RETROSPECTIVE (With Lomax, Blurred Thirst, Cosm & Big O)

On this episode we are joined by the incredibly talented singer/songwriter, musician and producer - Mac Lloyd.We chat to the Melancholic Soul King about his introduction to making music, working with Res One and Green Brick Records, WWF (again?), listening to the likes of Action Bronson, Danny Brown and Flatbush Zombies, Jonah Hill, and his forthcoming project the "Melancholic Soul Club" EP. Mac Lloyd on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1LwgWZaHMmRVyu2fIglu3l?si=6Lm6lr5eR0SRKnwm0RKiPgMac Lloyd on Apple Music:  https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/mac-lloyd/1464149094Mac Lloyd on Bandcamp: https://maclloyd.bandcamp.com/Connect with Mac Lloyd on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therealmaclloyd?igshid=6cjuxi6b9wesConnect with Green Brick Records Instagram: https://instagram.com/greenbrickrecords?igshid=gtwc5s20cqdo"TO THE BRIM" Official Video: https://youtu.be/akpWUJSCwGc"FIND SPACE" Official Video: https://youtu.be/77Ilor-dMAA"MAMA KNOWS" Official Video: https://youtu.be/woRtQQFo3ekOther links:Danny Brown & A$AP Rocky Interview: https://youtu.be/0qMAzn4s1_gDanny Brown "Ain&apos;t It Funny" video: https://youtu.be/7L4JnAuW00k#SHOTGUNTHEAUX #MACLLOYDConnect with Shotgun The Aux:Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/ShotgunTheAuxInstagram: https://instagram.com/shotguntheaux?igshid=1mjrrcjyy43nsFacebook: @shotguntheauxTwitter: @ShotgunTheAuxAidan - @aidantgrantTom - @teacozeeJake - @jakegibbsShotgun The Aux is a Hip Hop and Streetwear Podcast based in the UK (Bournemouth stand up!). From boom bap to trap, Aidan, Tom and Jake discuss their passion for Hip Hop culture, new clothing drops, and interview some of the most exciting talent the UK Hip Hop scene has to offer. Shotgun The Aux also serves as a platform to promote new music for regional Hip Hop artists who want to get their music heard by likeminded heads out there. You can find Shotgun The Aux on all social media platforms and YouTube. Get involved in the movement now!

MAC LLOYD

On this episode we are joined by Essex born/LA based rap artist - Verses Bang.Currently residing in Hollywood, we chat to Verses about settling into life across the pond during the pandemic, his new EP "The New Normal?" (solely produced by fellow Troll Gang member Oozhe), the perception of UK rap music in the States, favourite wrestlers, his passion for collecting streetwear (before it was cool), the time he met Nas in Sweet Chick, and much more!This episode features the tracks "Courtside Jack" and "Covid 44" taken from "THE NEW NORMAL?" EP, out now on all good digital platforms. Links below...Verse Bang on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5cDQsX2d6O0Ok7UAab1oxV?si=Rq_RljhUT3q8qLEMx89aCQVerses Bang on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/verses-bang/1393727203Verses Bang on Bandcamp:https://versesbang.bandcamp.com/Connect with Verses Bang on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bangcam?igshid=sfwbu4803j3oVerses Bang on YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/GUTTARECS"COURTSIDE JACK" Official Video: https://youtu.be/poZ7lC71RBA"COVID 44 " Official Video: https://youtu.be/Uk6lROWIvYoOther links:"Beyond the Mat" Wrestling documentary: https://youtu.be/Ryt6uc4Ojes#SHOTGUNTHEAUX #VERSESBANGConnect with Shotgun The Aux:Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/ShotgunTheAuxInstagram: https://instagram.com/shotguntheaux?igshid=1mjrrcjyy43nsFacebook: @shotguntheauxTwitter: @ShotgunTheAux

VERSES BANG

On this episode we are joined by Leeds based rapper, producer and founder of Message Of A Nation Records - MOAN aka Oxymoron aka Joe White.We chat to Joe about his creative process, alter egos, regional accents in Hip Hop, favourite UK artists, documentary making, his ideal musical lineup, why balaclavas make perfect Christmas presents, how Barcelona is the Bristol of Spain, how Berlin is the Bristol of Germany, and golden showers for some reason...This episode features the track "Witness" feat. C.o.N-Vers, Mooch and Bxbarian.Connect with Joe on Instagram:@oxymorons_bipolarhttps://www.instagram.com/oxymorons_bipolar/@messageofanationrecordshttps://www.instagram.com/messageofanationrecords/Other links: Message Of A Nation Records https://www.youtube.com/c/MessageOfANationRecordshttps://messageofanationrecords.bandcamp.com/MOAN on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3cNXugoCcwhrWzkev72RTjOxymoron on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JkczAeddCOL3TbSKqMHKgVisuals Artist. Joseph White https://moanuk.wixsite.com/oppositeAgnus Obel - Dezer Session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXnJzrMKBK8BBC 3 - Why I live like A Traveller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXnJzrMKBK8

MOAN aka OXYMORON

On our first episode of 2021 we are joined by UK Hip Hop legend Ramson BadBonez.We chat to Ramson about his recent project - the Love Music EP, early influences in Hip Hop, 80s horror movies, the inspiration behind his alter egos Jason Bonez and Oscar the Slouch, meeting Task Force at 13 years old, business etiquette in rap and much more! We also revisited a few classics from the discography including &apos;Death Mask&apos;, &apos;Mic Day The 13th&apos;, and the seminal &apos;A Year in the Life of Oscar the Slouch&apos;.This episode features the track &apos;Raw Lines&apos; taken from the Love Music EP. Out now on digital platforms.Follow Ramson BadBonez on Instagram: @oscarslouchRamson BadBonez on Bandcamp: https://ramsonbadbones.bandcamp.com/album/love-musicRamson BadBonez on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3GXR87K6u3BrzBfdsEf2cR?si=8_IIWw2JRdKP-uoqo3qm_A&apos;Mr White&apos; music video: https://youtu.be/arNS2eJQehU&apos;Sarcophagus&apos; music video: https://youtu.be/Kj4TlB9DSo8&apos;Raw Lines&apos; music video: https://youtu.be/b9dX7vUmAhU

RAMSON BADBONEZ

After the utter sh*t show 2020 turned out to be, we decided to jump on one final podcast to put the world to rights, whilst discussing some of our favourite Hip Hop albums and moments from the show. Tune in to find out if Jake bothered to turn up...Happy Holidays from Shotgun The Aux

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2020

On this episode we are joined by Bradford based rapper and Battle Rap legend - the one and only Lunar C.We chat to Lunar about his dope new project &apos;Pink Lagoon&apos; with producer HashFinger, favourite UK rappers, Lockdown music videos, Twitter antics, Don&apos;t Flop (sorry not sorry) and much more!"Ease Up" video out now: https://youtu.be/7ADmudTxe_gCop Pink Lagoon on vinyl: https://qrates.com/projects/21710-pink-lagoonListen to Pink Lagoon on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2k4fFKnmLCaRWSQAUWagjK?si=-8-LFnB4RYCrV9ixhGLtlAConnect with Lunar C on Instagram: @onepunchwilly

LUNAR C on Pink Lagoon, favourite UK rappers, music videos and more!

On our latest episode we are joined by our first ever guest from across the pond - Boston native, and legendary wordsmith REKS.We chat to Reks about his take on the 2020 pandemic, his incredible new album T.H.I.N.G.S, working with some of the dopest producers in the game (The Alchemist, Apollo Brown, DJ Premier, Nottz, Evidence to name a few), the early days with Statik Selektah, European tours, crushing live shows with M.O.P. and much more!This episode features the track "Complex" featuring Pharoahe Monch.Listen to T.H.I.N.G.S on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5A3vwrEnCCslFGDldLvrUn?si=BPrZOU4nTuSgbmwjOenpdAConnect with REKS on Instagram: @rekshiphopBe sure to cop a ticket for the "T.H.I.N.G.S Don&apos;t Stop Cuz of Covid" Tour via Zoom.PayPal: rekingsupreme@gmail.com

REKS on T.H.I.N.G.S, Statik Selektah, M.O.P., Live shows and more!

On our latest episode we are joined by Brighton based singer/songwriter, musician and producer - KIANVSLIFE.We chat to Kian about his introduction to music production, his appreciation of song composition, musical influences from Odd Future to Prince, why it&apos;s important to break free of the RnB blueprint and much more.This episode features the track "Sally" taken from Kian&apos;s brand new EP &apos;Lady Jasper&apos; available now on all good platforms. KIANVSLIFE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hwIfxqCXxXrhDFm8ZYuSc?si=n2shY-0WRXGzY9R2_o88ugSubscribe to KIANVSLIFE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTmDMTRut5LWYC59xPd3OxwConnect with Kian on Instagram: @kianvsinsta

KIANVSLIFE on influences, the RnB "blueprint", Prince, Odd Future, Lady Jasper EP and more!

Shotgun The Aux is a Hip Hop and Streetwear Podcast based in the UK (Bournemouth stand up!). From boom bap to trap, Aidan, Tom and Jake discuss their passion for Hip Hop culture, new clothing drops, and interview some of the most exciting talent the UK Hip Hop scene has to offer. Shotgun The Aux also serves as a platform to promote new music for regional Hip Hop artists who want to get their music heard by likeminded heads out there. You can find Shotgun The Aux on all social media platforms and YouTube. Get involved in the movement now!

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