The Story of SHEKINAH: The 90s UK Rap Group That Changed Everything | The Edge Ep. 189

The Story of SHEKINAH: The 90s UK Rap Group That Changed Everything | The Edge Ep. 189 For the first time in 30 years, the original members of the legendary UK rap/reggae gospel group Shekinah reunite in the flesh for an exclusive, raw interview on The Edge with host Roger Moore! About This Episode: Before internet distribution, streaming playlists, or mobile phones took over, a radical movement was quiet-firing through the Midlands. In this milestone episode of The Edge on Affinity Xtra, Roger Moore sits down with Dennis, Casey, Jamal (DJ Jammer), and Robin (Assassin) to chart the gritty, uncompromised history of the UK urban gospel scene. From the streets and road culture of Handsworth and Birmingham to the historical 1992 launch at Trinity Fellowship, hear the firsthand account of how four young men mixed raw hip-hop beats, Jamaican dancehall, and heavy spiritual discipline to build a literal dynasty. They dive deep into the mixtape culture, the infamous roadblock nights at the Porsche Club and Fitness First, their national BBC Black Britain feature, and the legendary mainstage moment at the 1996 Manchester Carnival that shook the scene. This isn't just a look back at music history—it's a masterclass on pioneering, facing resistance within the traditional church, overcoming trauma, and staying true to a radical calling. "Hip-hop was our language. A group of guys just wanted to express our love for God through the language of hip-hop, and we just dived right in." For the first time in 30 years, the original members of the legendary UK rap/reggae gospel group Shekinah reunite in the flesh for an exclusive, raw interview on The Edge with host Roger Moore! About This Episode: Before internet distribution, streaming playlists, or mobile phones took over, a radical movement was quiet-firing through the Midlands. In this milestone episode of The Edge on Affinity Xtra, Roger Moore sits down with Dennis, Casey, Jamal (DJ Jammer), and Robin (Assassin) to chart the gritty, uncompromised history of the UK urban gospel scene. From the streets and road culture of Handsworth and Birmingham to the historical 1992 launch at Trinity Fellowship, hear the firsthand account of how four young men mixed raw hip-hop beats, Jamaican dancehall, and heavy spiritual discipline to build a literal dynasty. They dive deep into the mixtape culture, the infamous roadblock nights at the Porsche Club and Fitness First, their national BBC Black Britain feature, and the legendary mainstage moment at the 1996 Manchester Carnival that shook the scene. This isn't just a look back at music history—it's a masterclass on pioneering, facing resistance within the traditional church, overcoming trauma, and staying true to a radical calling. "Hip-hop was our language. A group of guys just wanted to express our love for God through the language of hip-hop, and we just dived right in."