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SHADES

by Beź.

Introducing the SHADES podcast, an exploration of social issues through the lens of Australian hip hop music.

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Episodes

  1. SHADES Ep 6: 'Diamonds and Sapphires' with Racerage

    In the final episode of SHADES season 1, non-binary and political rapper Racerage opens up about their track 'Diamonds and Sapphires', written during a dark period filled with both physical and mental health issues, as well as the re-discovery of her Indigenous roots. The song is all about the...

  2. SHADES Ep 5: 'Brown Skin' with Philly

    Ain't God a black woman? The penultimate episode of SHADES is an uplifting ode to black women - a celebration of their strength, intelligence & style in a society where they’re so often overlooked & appropriated. Philly talks us through his song 'Brown Skin', dedicated to the many Indigenous…

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  3. SHADES Ep 4: '17 Again' with Adrian Eagle

    The fourth instalment of SHADES takes another look at toxic masculinity, this time focusing on mental health and the challenges of embracing emotional vulnerability. ARIA Award-winning musician Adrian Eagle takes us through his track '17 Again', a song of triumph and overcoming that chronicles…

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  4. SHADES Ep 3: 'Shook' with Daniel Elia

    The third instalment of SHADES features Daniel Elia and his track 'Shook', a look at the very real and tangible impacts of the media's "African gangs crisis" on Melbourne's African communities. The SHADES podcast is an exploration of social issues through the lens of Aussie hip hop music. A new...

  5. SHADES Ep 2: 'Awomen, Amen' with Genesis Owusu

    And the congregation said? Awomen. This week's episode of SHADES features Genesis Owusu and his track 'Awomen, Amen', a melodic deconstruction of misogyny and toxic masculinity. The SHADES podcast is an exploration of social issues through the lens of Aussie hip hop music. A new episode released...

  6. SHADES Ep 1: 'Australia Does Not Exist' with DRMNGNOW

    Introducing the SHADES podcast, an exploration of social issues through the lens of Aussie hip hop music. The weekly series delves into everything from the impact of the media’s “African gangs crisis”, to the journey of unpacking misogyny and toxic masculinity. It premieres with EP 1: ‘Australia...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Introducing the SHADES podcast, an exploration of social issues through the lens of Australian hip hop music.

HOSTED BY

Beź.

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Introducing the SHADES podcast, an exploration of social issues through the lens of Australian hip hop music.

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