Episode 31: Genesis Elijah - The Art Of Staying Independant | UK Hip Hop

Genesis Elijah and Fokus get deep into conversation. From golden era UK hip hop to creativity, self-belief, independent artistry and the realities of making a living through music, this is an honest and inspiring look behind the scenes. We dive into the making of his debut album back in the day, plus Brixton roots, open mic battles and why staying true to the craft matters more than ever. Topics include: • UK hip hop's golden era • Creativity & longevity • Building a career as an independent artist • Brixton, sound system & rap influences • Voiceover work, TV & transferable skills • Self-belief, purpose & staying inspired 🎧 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: 🎙️ Mic Minded People: https://instagram.com/micmindedpeople 🎤 Fokus: https://instagram.com/mcfokus 🤝 Connect with Genesis Elijah: 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ykM9gwcxoplthUOlrih06?si=c5j91waQQi2t83fkmBV9yw 💿 Bandcamp: https://genesiselijah.bandcamp.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genesiselijah/ For the love of MCs – the culture, the craft, the conversation.