Music That Shaped Us; Feat. D Double E, Namesbliss, Cristale, Imrhan & Ms Banks

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UK rap Legends D Double E, Namesbliss, Cristale, Imrhan & Ms Banks talk on what shaped their bars, and the sounds that raised them—from strict parents in Brum, to the pirate stations of South London.

Introducing ‘REPRESENT’ UK rap heavyweights in unfiltered conversation; from rap culture to religion, misogyny and violence. New episode’s dropping bi-weekly. Subscribe to to watch episodes on release. Follow for updates and exclusive BTS content.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro & Roll Call
Namesbliss, Ms Banks, D Double E, Cristale & Imrhan get candid about their roots.
01:29 – Ms Banks’s Influences
Ms Banks shares how Biggie, Tupac, and Congolese legends shaped her musical identity.
02:27 – Double E’s Pirate Radio Era
D Double E takes it back to Jamaican sound systems, The Box TV, and finding UK music on pirate stations.
03:51 – Cristale’s Musical Household
From Dolly Parton to Buju Banton, Cristale’s sound comes from a home full of music.
06:02 – Imrhan: Gospel to Grit
Imrhan’s strict Christian upbringing, Calypso roots, and secret 50 Cent sessions shaped his journey.
07:31 – Namesbliss: Jazz, Gospel & Smashing CDs
Namesbliss talks pirate radio, Flirta D, and the time his dad smashed up his brother’s 50 Cent CD.
08:39 – The Power of Pirate Radio
Vibes FM, Channel U, MTV—everyone reflects on the golden era of discovery before streaming.

CREDITS:
Director of Photography: Carl Matthews
Series Director: Matt Sojole
Producers: Jernice Easthope, Laura Craig
Talent Producer: Katie Lyons
Consultant Producer: Luke "Still Shadey" Peters
Senior Producer: Sophie Binyon
Series Producer: Bec Gourlay
Developed By: Sally Ogden
Development Researcher: Mohamed Hussein
1st AC: Connor Hutton
2nd AC: Oliver Churum
Camera Operators: James Ward, Javan Foster, Stevie Amoh
Gaffer: Chad Morris
Sound Recordist: Patrizio Tamborriello
Makeup Artist: Noemie Adebiyi
Production Designer: Clodagh Farrelly
Art Director: Poppy Elwes
Photographer: Olu Oke
Location Assistants: Shanai Dunglinson, Ruben Landim, Natalie Whitmore
Editor: Toby Nutter
Colourist: Carl Matthews
Post Production Sound: James Hynes
Graphics: Isabella Walker
Executive Producers: James Walker, Femi Oyeniran
With Thanks to: St Cuthbert's Church Earls Court, Sata Studios, Soundcatchers
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