About this episode

Charlie Taylor interviews DJ and author Amani Roberts about his book and background in DJing.

In a DITD/WG double up, I talk to DJ & author Amani Roberts off the back of his book The Quiet Storm . In this talk, we get to know his background, his roots in DJing; how the book originated from a thesis, R&B and Hip-Hop groups; African-American Media and we finish off with a Lighter Note and a Top 5! Don't say I don't spoil you! Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.com Twitter & IG: @The5thElementUK Website: https://the5thelement.co.uk Photography: https://www.crt.photography Intro Music - "Too Much" By Vanilla Interlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHigh ChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: Diggin' In The Digits 5EPN Radio Black Women Watch... In Search of Sauce The Beauty Of Independence

People in this episode

Host: Charlie Taylor

Guest: Amani Roberts

Topics covered

• DJing
• R&B
• Hip-Hop
• African-American Media
• Book Origin
• Cultural Commentary

Keywords

• DJ Amani Roberts
• The Quiet Storm
• R&B
• Hip-Hop
• African-American Media
• book thesis
• music culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The 5th Element Podcast Network

Books & works: The Quiet Storm

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