EP15: Risky Roadz: Behind the Lens of Grime Legends

EP15: Risky Roadz: The Man Who Filmed Grime’s Golden Era | The Champ and Contender PodcastLegendary grime videographer Risky Roadz sits down with hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore for an unfiltered deep dive into his journey—from borrowing money for his first camera to becoming the architect of grime’s visual legacy.🔥 In this episode:The early days filming iconic freestyles that defined a generationBehind-the-scenes stories with grime legends like Skepta, Wiley, D Double E, and moreHow Risky Roadz captured the raw energy of the scene & helped shape its cultureHealth battles, personal growth, and his unexpected passion for cookingThe future of grime—where’s the scene headed next?🎥 From street tapes to stadiums, this is the story of the man who put grime on screen.📌 Timestamps:00:00 - Intro to The Champ and Contender00:18 - Meet Risky Roadz: The Grime Documentarian02:09 - Early Days of Filming Grime’s Underground04:12 - The Evolution of Risky Roadz’s Craft07:53 - Grime’s Cultural Impact & Personal Reflections13:59 - Grime vs. British Music: A Legacy Defined22:49 - The Future of Grime & Risky’s Vision29:38 - Ska Fashion & Dizzee Rascal’s Influence30:04 - How Grime Music Has Evolved31:06 - Wiley: The Godfather’s Impact32:00 - Artistic Freedom in Grime’s Golden Era36:13 - Behind the Lens: Storyboarding & Directing37:53 - Health Struggles & Overcoming Adversity41:02 - Grime Grand & Family Fame Stories45:28 - Juggling Careers & What’s Next for Risky47:16 - Cooking as Therapy: Risky’s Instagram Kitchen51:44 - 🔥 Shot Stopper Game: Grime Artist Showdown!56:23 - Kano vs. Lethal Bizzle: Who Takes the Crown?57:32 - D Double E’s Unmatched Influence59:19 - Devlin’s Lyricism & Brotherhood in Grime01:00:57 - D Double E vs. The Scene: A Deep Dive01:05:12 - ⚽ Arsenal Talk & Football Banter01:16:15 - Final Thoughts & Life Lessons01:17:08 - Advice for Aspiring Videographers🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell to stay updated with The Champ and Contender—your home for authentic conversations with culture-shaping icons.💬 Drop a comment: What’s your favourite Risky Roadz moment? Let us know below!📲 Follow Risky Roadz: [@RiskyRoadz]📲 Follow The Champ and Contender: [@ChampAndContenderPod]#Grime #RiskyRoadz #GrimeMusic #UKMusic #Podcast #ChampAndContender #MusicDocumentary #Skepta #Wiley #DDoubleE