Episode 30: How A Girl From Jordan Became A Drum & Bass Artist | Ayah Marah

Fokus sits down with Ayah Marar for a candid conversation about her journey from growing up in Jordan to becoming one of the UK's most respected voices in drum and bass. Ayah reflects on her early musical influences, breaking into the scene, and the pivotal moments that shaped her career as an MC, singer, songwriter, and artist. The conversation explores the culture and evolution of MCing in electronic music, the challenges of navigating a male-dominated industry, and the lessons she's learned from artist management and career development. Ayah also shares stories from her work with major artists, including Calvin Harris, and offers valuable advice for emerging artists looking to build sustainable careers in music. They also discuss music production, publishing, licensing, the impact of AI on creativity, and why supporting grassroots music culture remains more important than ever. 🔥 In This Episode 🎤 Ayah Marar's journey into drum and bass 🎶 The history and role of MCs in electronic music 💪 Breaking barriers as a woman in the scene 📈 Artist management and industry lessons 🌟 Discovering and supporting emerging talent 🎛️ Music production, publishing, and licensing 🤖 AI's impact on the future of music 🚀 Advice for aspiring artists and creatives 🌱 The importance of grassroots culture and community support A thoughtful and inspiring conversation packed with insights for music fans, artists, and anyone interested in the realities of building a lasting career in the music industry. 🎤 Connect with Ayah Marar 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ayahmarar/ 📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AyahMarar/ 🌐 Website https://ayahmarar.co.uk/ 👇 Tap below to watch, listen and follow 🎧 Listen Podbean: https://micmindedpeople.podbean.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/16ZUeZQGwA8oSvJPZCpgAd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mic-minded-people-the-podcast/id1804623810 📺 Watch YouTube: https://youtube.com/@micmindedpeople 📱 Follow on Instagram 🎙️ Mic Minded People: https://instagram.com/micmindedpeople 🎤 Fokus: https://instagram.com/mcfokus ❤️ For the love of MCs — the culture, the craft, the conversation. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, follow, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves MC culture, creativity and real conversations.