Unsung with Crack Magazine

This is Unsung, our podcast with Sonos Radio where the world’s greatest artists reveal their heroes who never caught the spotlight.To round off the series, we’re touching base with a true musical innovator. Dizzee Rascal is one of the most influential British artists of the 21st century. Born and raised in East London, his musical journey started aged 14, rapping over jungle and drum ‘n’ bass on London’s pirate stations. In 2003, Dizzee released his debut album, 'Boy In Da Corner'. Capturing the tension and isolation of inner-city life through lucid lyrical storytelling and a groundbreaking production style now known globally as grime.Dizzee’s Unsung choice is Memphis rapper Project Pat. First making waves through collaborations with Three Mix Mafia, the hugely influential rap trio founded by his brother Juicy J, Pat’s distinctive flow, playfully irreverent lyrics and his taste for minimal, lo-fi beats gained him cult status and helped anoint the South and the new capital of US rap. It’s also a sound which, in the 90s, captured the attention of a young Dizzee Rascal, then a schoolboy in Tower Hamlets.Dizzee talks to journalist and documentary maker Kieran Yates about discovering Pat, his affinity with Southern hip-hop which led to a 2007 collaboration with Pimp C and Bun B of UGK and what it means for music to be a product of its environment. The series is produced by Eliza Lomas and mixed by Becky Street. The series leads are Duncan Harrison and Luke Sutton.Project Pat: If You Ain't from My Hood (feat. DJ Paul & Juicy J)Three 6 Mafia: Azz & TittiesDizzee Rascal: KrymeDizzee Rascal: I Luv UProject Pat: Y’all Ni**az Ain’t No Killaz, Y’all Ni**az Some HoesThree 6 Mafia: Sippin On Some SyrupDizzee Rascal: Where's Da G'sSkepta: It Ain't SafeProject Pat: Aggravated RobberyProject Pat: Don't Save HerProject Pat: Chickenhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re sitting down with singer-songwriter Omar Apollo. Omar grew up on a musical diet of his parents’ favourite musicians like Pedro Infante, Los Panchos and The Beatles. The 23-year-old began playing guitar himself aged 12, whilst singing in his local church choir and dancing ballet folkorico. Once his lustful, multi-octave pop songs left his bedroom for the internet, he started racking up millions of streams. His first album, Apolonio, came out in 2020. Omar’s Unsung choice is American R&B, neo-soul musician Cody Chesnutt.Cody’s 2002 album, The Headphone Masterpiece, was recorded on a 4-track cassette recorder in his bedroom recording studio. The record was met with critical acclaim for its compelling, imaginative take on alternative R&B. Despite a brush with stardom, Cody has never found mainstream success and has always maintained the status of an elusive, underground artist. Fitting then, that Pixar tapped him to write and perform as a show-stealing subway busker in their blockbuster 2020 movie Soul.Omar speaks with Tara Joshi. Unsung is produced by Eliza Lomas and mixed by Becky Street with theme music from Facta. The series leads are Luke Sutton and Duncan Harrison."She's Still Here" by Cody Chestnutt"5 On A Joyride" by Cody Chestnutt"She's Still Here" by Cody Chestnutt"Ugotme" by Omar Apollo"Trouble" Omar Apollo"Magic In A Mortal Minute" by Cody Chestnutt"The Seed" by Cody Chestnutt"Beauty Boy" by Omar Apollo"Look Good In Leather" by Cody Chestnutt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, former Crack Magazine cover star Beabadoobee is in conversation with gal-dem’s Music Editor Tara Joshi speaking about Filipino rock band The Itchyworms whose pop melodies and hypnotic three-part vocal harmonies take her home.Bea speaks with Tara about monsoon memories, not fitting in and re-connecting with her parents through music. Following the release of her critically acclaimed debut album Fake It Flowers, Bea also talks about the musical signatures and songwriting motifs which she found in The Itchyworms that have influenced her own sound.Beabadoobee references:The Itchyworms: Akin Ka Na LangThe Itchyworms: Soap O PeraBeabadoobee: CoffeeThe Itchyworms: BuwanBeabadoobee: Sun More Often Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Unsung – a Crack Magazine podcast on Sonos Radio where the world’s greatest artists reveal their heroes who never caught the spotlight.This episode we are joined by songwriter, producer and singer Caroline Polachek whose music has taken many forms: from the dramatic synth pop of Chairlift, to the brooding alter-ego of Ramona Lisa, the ambient experimental sounds of CEP and more recently, the atmospheric electro-pop under her own name.Caroline’s Unsung choice is the 1980s British pop band, Prefab Sprout. While they built a loyal following in their era, the band were impossible to classify and often get overlooked in the history books. Caroline speaks to journalist and broadcaster Chal Ravens about the lasting impact this band have had on her life and approach to making music.Songs referenced:Jordan: The Comeback by Prefab SproutMoth by ChairliftCrimson/Red by Prefab SproutTwo Wheels Gold by Prefab Sprout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.