Podcasts by SHADES

SHADES Ep 6: 'Diamonds and Sapphires' with Racerage from 2019-12-29T18:19:31

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 ...

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SHADES Ep 5: 'Brown Skin' with Philly from 2019-12-22T12:28:25

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 over...

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SHADES Ep 4: '17 Again' with Adrian Eagle from 2019-12-15T11:22:31

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 ...

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SHADES Ep 3: 'Shook' with Daniel Elia from 2019-12-07T23:08:07

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.<...

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SHADES Ep 2: 'Awomen, Amen' with Genesis Owusu from 2019-12-01T10:34:20

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 SHAD...

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SHADES Ep 1: 'Australia Does Not Exist' with DRMNGNOW from 2019-11-24T00:27:58

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 ...

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