On this episode of Did Ya Know Podcast, Adrian is joined by Aaron Hercules, who has manager, football agent, A&R man as well as many other titles under his belt. Aaron talks about his early music inspirations, learning invaluable lessons on the job, his move into football, and his hopes for the  future of the music business. 

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"The beauty of this industry is that there are no rules” - Jazzie B

Soul II Soul became the biggest sound system in the world. They redefined contemporary culture. Along the way the way they accumulated number one singles, Grammy Awards and sold millions of records and had ‘that sound’ -often imitated, but never bettered and heard around the world

Jazzie B and the sound of Soul II Soul showcased the culture clash of UK Britain and the sounds that he absorbed. From the dub plates of he sound system, the West End clubs that he sometimes struggled to gain admittance to, punk, the homogenous sound of UK radio and everything in between, all helped shape the Soul II Soul sound. 

Entrepreneur, producer, musician Jazzie B shares his story of London, life and how those influences helped him take the sound of the black underground around the world.

Union Black - The Black British Producers Behind Global Albums 

A Down St Production 

Executive Producer - Danny D

Editor Engin Hassan 

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Kwame “KZ” Kwei-Armah Jr. is one of the next generation of fearless young producers. He’s already worked with Stormzy, Arrdee, Cat Burns, Wretch 32, Stefflon Don, Ray Blk and counts his contribution to the soundtrack for Marvels ‘Black Panther ‘Wakanda Forever’ among his long list of credits 

His music he says “is inspired and motivated by my childhood and the music and melodies I was surrounded by. My family were music enthusiasts and creatives and I had access to instruments from an early age. My culture, history and social climate at the time of creating all serve to inspire me and propel me to push boundaries and norms.”

The first Black producer to win a BAFTA award for his work own the BBC series ‘Mood’, this episode of Union Black talks with KZ about his past, present and what the future holds for one of the UK’s brightest talents. 

Union Black - The Black British Producers Behind Global Albums 

A Down St Production 

Executive Producer - Danny D

Producer - Engin Hassan 

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