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MoncrieffDoes Ireland have the best alternative music scene?For a relatively small country, Ireland has had its fair share of mainstream international success in the music business over the years: U2, Van Morrison, Westlife, Thin Lizzy. These have all been familiar to radio listeners around the world for decades.But, an article in The Guardian on Friday suggested that we now have the world’s best alternative music scene. Is that true?Dylan Murphy is a Music Journalist and Host of the ‘Mabfield’ podcast. He joins Seán to discuss.
2025-11-2510 minMoncrieffDoes Ireland have the best alternative music scene?For a relatively small country, Ireland has had its fair share of mainstream international success in the music business over the years: U2, Van Morrison, Westlife, Thin Lizzy. These have all been familiar to radio listeners around the world for decades.But, an article in The Guardian on Friday suggested that we now have the world’s best alternative music scene. Is that true?Dylan Murphy is a Music Journalist and Host of the ‘Mabfield’ podcast. He joins Seán to discuss.
2025-11-2510 min
Local Babyrory sweeney & dylan murphyRory Sweeney and Dylan Murphy are two godfathers of the Irish music scene. Today they sit down to talk about making art in Ireland, the dangers and limitations with platforming a singular kind of Irishness, their favourite boy bands, moustaches, Adele and cereal. Follow Dylan on Instagram & TikTokDylan’s Podcast MabfieldRory’s InstagramRory’s BandcampDylan's interview with JPEGMAFIAFourth Best by Colm CahalaneI’ll do it tomorrow on Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
2025-09-2436 min
MabfieldKhakiKid, Curtisy & Ahmed, With Love. talk nonsense with me for 1 hourBestie szn activated! 3 of the best rappers in the whole damn country came through for the last episode of the series. This is the kind of conversation I love. It's as silly as it is #Deep and cause they're all genuinely friends it made for a nice lil back n forth. KhakiKid is blowing up atm off the back off his new EP, Ahmed, with love. had an amazing 12 months with his debut project and run of performances and Curtisy was nominated for the RTE Choice Prize album of the year alongside the likes of Fontaines...
2025-04-1057 min
MabfieldPt.2 🇮🇪 Does Ireland have a disproportionate influence on global pop culture?A couple of weeks ago i put up a tiktok about Ireland having a disproportionate impact on global pop culture given the size of its population. It got a pretty mad reaction so I decided to get two sound heads on to talk about it. Why is there such an affinity for Irish culture right now? Is it just the neat guinness drinking, sexy sad boy, fontaines loving conception of what it is to be irish that's palatable to huge swathes of people? Or is there something deeper going on and is a new wave of...
2025-02-1929 min
MabfieldDoes Ireland have a disproportionate influence on global pop culture? Pt.1 🇮🇪A couple of weeks ago i put up a tiktok about Ireland having a disproportionate impact on global pop culture given the size of its population. It got a pretty mad reaction so I decided to get two sound heads on to talk about it. Why is there such an affinity for Irish culture right now? Is it just the neat guinness drinking, sexy sad boy, fontaines loving conception of what it is to be irish that's palatable to huge swathes of people? Or is there something deeper going on and is a new wave of...
2025-02-1731 min
MabfieldNoel Watson: Belfast's Music Icon on Jean-Michel Basquiat, DJing for the Beastie Boys & LL Cool JToday's episode features a guest I've wanted to have on for a long time. Noel Watson is one of Ireland and Belfast's most successful and innovative DJs and producers. He's walked for Comme Des Garçons with Jean-Michel Basquiat, DJ'd for the Beastie Boys, chopped it up with Rick Rubin and even was once given a Def Jam jacket by the hip hop trio. Living in London in the 80s with his brother, together they threw some of the most iconic illegal warehouse parties the city has ever seen and had guests like Sade, The Clash a...
2025-01-231h 07
MabfieldVaticanjail: The Chilean-Irish Artist blending electronic, classical and absurd samples 🇨🇱 🇮🇪This week we had VaticanJail come through on the podcast. The Dublin based, Chilean artist talked about learning classical music in a conservatoire back home in South America, tattooing, injecting absurdity into her music and how she became obsessed with drum machines.Make sure to subscribe it helps a lot ❤️Shout out to RiRa for sponsoring this season of the podcast - https://www.ri-ra.beer/Shout out to WHIPITCONALL on making the jingle for the podcast check him out here: Instagram.com/whipitconall Hosted on A...
2025-01-1558 min
MabfieldMaverick Sabre on Sault, his pop up shows and Mac Miller shouting him outThis week we had Maverick Sabre hop on the pod shortly after the release of his incredible new album 'Burn The Right Things Down'.We talked about his free pop up gigs he's been performing in bars around the UK and Ireland, how he stays optimistic and the importance of community in the modern age. Mav is as sound as they come and was generous with his time and wisdom. We reeled it right back to when he toured with Snoop Dogg, the tracks he made with Joey Bada$$ and even talked about the time Mac...
2024-12-1256 min
MabfieldGlenn Leyburn: The Belfast Filmmaker on Saipan, Spike Jonze & his call with BonoAlongside his partner Lisa Barros D'Sa, Glenn Leyburn has directed a number of incredible films. The likes of 'Good Vibrations' which focused on Belfast punk legend Terri Hooley, 'Cherry Bomb' which featured Rupert Grint and Robert Sheehan and 'Ordinary Love' with Liam Neeson.However, before all that Glenn was a designer and worked closely with David Holmes on his iconic sugar sweet club nights in Belfast. As part of our first live podcast and in collaboration with Output Festival I chatted with glenn about his journey from belfast to the states and back and how a...
2024-12-031h 16
MabfieldAhmed, With Love. on Earl Sweatshirt's Experimentation, Wrestling and his Debut MixtapeAhmed, With Love. is in the house! One of the most creative artists in the game right now.Ahmed goes above and beyond for his art. Just last year he hosted a wrestling themed event that saw artists brawling between sets in Dublin and most recently has released his debut mixtape 'Comma, Fullstop.'A return guest to the podcast, in this episode, we talk about:The influence of brazilian music and his friend eduardo on his new tapeEarl Sweatshirt's impact on music culture 🌍His Mum's feature on the...
2024-11-061h 06
MabfieldHow A Break Up & A Trip To Uganda Inspired shiv's Debut AlbumThis week we have one of my favourite singers right now - shiv. The Irish-Zimbabwean artist just dropped her stunning new debut album 'the defiance of a sadgirl'.Written during a time of personal upheaval, Shiv’s album is more than just music—it’s a journey through healing and self-discovery. After breaking up with her management, label, long-term partner, and moving back to Ireland from London, Shiv channeled all that emotion into a project that explores themes of self-love, renewal, and acceptance.In this episode, we talk about:How cr...
2024-10-2051 min
MabfieldB+, The Limerick Photographer That Has Worked With J Dilla, MF DOOM, Kendrick Lamar & MoreNext Up we have Brian Cross AKA B+. Brian is one of the most important photographers & Filmmakers in hip hop, period. He's worked with Biggie Smalls, J Dilla, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill and even once told me that MF DOOM shared his studio for a while. Brian actually grew up in Limerick, before getting a degree in NCAD in Dublin and moving to California in 1990 to attend California Institute of the Arts. It was here he became immersed in hip hop culture as it was beginning to really blossom and his professor Mike Davis...
2024-10-071h 25
MabfieldSign Crushes Motorist: The Enigmatic 19-Year-Old with 14 Aliases & 100M+ StreamsIn the first interview of the new season, I sit down with the elusive and innovative Sign Crushes Motorist, aka Liam Mccay. At just 19 years old, Liam has amassed hundreds of millions of streams across multiple projects, all while staying completely independent—no manager, no label, no PR. Yet, he’s created a huge impact in the slowcore music scene and beyond, with 14 different aliases to his name.Despite barely doing any interviews, Liam has gained a cult following with countless YouTube essays dedicated to breaking down his lore and TikTok reactions to his music. His upco...
2024-09-2957 min
MabfieldMabfield Returns! Why Music In Ireland is Thriving & Answering Your QuestionsWe're finally back with the mabfield podcast after a hiatus for a couple of years. Today, I'm talking about:- Why I'm relaunching the podcast, how it's going to be different- Recapping the explosive success of artists in Ireland in the past year including Jordan Adetunji, CMAT, Travy & Elzzz and looking towards albums from Or:la & more.- Answering your questions sent in on InstagramMake sure to subscribe it helps a lot ❤️Shout out to RiRa for sponsoring this season of the podcast.
2024-09-2223 min
MabfieldSaul Duffin (Yeo Magazine) #Mabcast S2E6This week, we welcomed Saul Duffin, founder of Belfast based music and culture magazine YEO to casa del mabfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-0344 minMabfieldAccents in Irish Hip-Hop & Reviewing Festival Line Ups #Mabcast S2E5In this episode we discuss the debate over accents in Irish Hip-Hop, and give our thoughts on this summers festival line ups so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-1435 minMabfieldNegro Impacto on Trad, perspective shifts & sharing DNA with NxWorries #Mabcast S2E4This week, we welcomed Negro Impacto to Casa del Mabfield for an extensive chat.The duo from Dundalk chat about meeting at a skatepark, bonding over their love of The Internet and following the duo blueprint laid down by Nxworries.Also wanna give a big shoutout to Chi Chi after her time in hospital and we wish her all the best in her recovery ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-0651 minMabfieldRory Sweeney & Curtisy on folk horror, psychedelics and the influence of Wiki #Mabcast S2E3Rising Dublin rapper Curtisy and producer, film maker and artist Rory Sweeney made their way to casa del mabfield this week for a long overdue conversation. We talked about taking inspiration from the growth of New York rapper WIKI, who they'd like to work with, their working relationship with the likes of Ahmed, With Love. and their forthcoming EP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-2044 minMabfieldAhmed, with Love & E the Artist #Mabcast S2E2Rising rappers E The Artist and Ahmed, With Love. joined us to talk about who’d win in an Irish music scene royal rumble, how Ahmed moved back and forth from Sierra Leone to Ireland and the increasing camaraderie in the scene post-lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-1342 minMabfieldHow EMBY is Bridging the gap between rap and rave in Belfast #Mabcast S2E1Belfast rapper Emby has really come to the fore after lockdown with performances at AVA, Plain Sailing Belfast and Crilli DNB. He’s been steadily releasing music of his own, hopping between rap, jungle, dnb and just about anything else he fancies. It puts him in the unique position where he satisfies both the pickiest hip hop heads and dance music die hards. We talked about Ireland’s attitude towards art and creativity generally, working with Curtisy, Rory Sweeney and Ahmed, With Love. and the media’s propensity to box in black artists as “urban music”. Hosted...
2022-01-3055 minMabfieldBiig Piig Mabfield FM #002In episode 2 of Mabfield FM we're joined by London-based member of Nine8 collective Biig Piig! She's emerged as one of the most interesting artists in the lo-fi wave of the past few years with a blend of English and Spanish lyrics as well as her varied production choices. We chatted about how she's been coping with lockdown creatively, partying with Slowthai in Paris, performing on Jools Holland, the London underground scene and her sound going forwards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1233 min
MabfieldMabfield FM: Erica-Cody, Why-Axis & Gaptoof #001Welcome to Mabfield FM ! Our brand new podcast series where we call up our favourite artists, creatives and friends of Mabfield to have a chit chat about how they are holding up in the most turbulent times of our life times.Up first we have one of Ireland's finest RnB prospects in Erica-Cody. She's been busy leading Black Lives Matter marches in Dublin and we chatted about how the fight though emotionally draining is 100% necessary. She also talked about her dad's basketball career in Ireland and how lockdown has affected her productivity.Why-Axis stopped by...
2020-06-211h 00
MabfieldEvans Junior: Being black and Irish and the lack of recognition for 'Urban' artists #Mabcast 035TrustItEnt's Evans Junior is somewhat a musical chameleon. Feeling as comfortable rhyming over trap instrumentals as he does providing earworm hooks on afrobeat cuts, he's carving a reputation as one of Ireland's most versatile artists. This sonic diversity is reflected in the release of his debut album 'Organised Mess'. The meat of the project comprises of catchy hooks and a stream of consciousness that's left to marinate in a number of different genres, with the first half being made up of more abrasive tracks followed by a distinctly different section of pop-leaning efforts. He chopped it up with international...
2020-02-1649 min
MabfieldHazey Haze & Citrus Fresh: Limerick’s "respectable scumbags" #Mabcast 034PX Music's Hazey Haze and Citrus Fresh joined us for a chat whilst they were in Belfast for their nationwide tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-091h 01
MabfieldOur problem with Irish hip hop #Mabcast 033Following the release of our end of year podcast reviewing hip hop that year we felt that we needed to be more honest when it came to our assessment of music. The music scene in Ireland is in a relatively healthy place but there's been a bit of stagnation and that is in part due to the lack of honest criticism, for which we are also guilty of. In this episode we got it off our chest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-2824 min
MabfieldShould posthumous albums be released? Mac Miller, Lil Peep & more #Mabcast 032Wednesday 29th January 🗓 Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast will be exclusively showing 'Everybody's Everything', an inside look at the life of the late artist Lil Peep. Following the screening we will be hosting a live podcast with Andrew Moore. We'll touch on mental health in music and hip hop's relationship with drugs. It's a sensitive topic but one that needs explored. You can get your discounted tickets (£4) with the code 'Mabfield': https://queensfilmtheatre.com/Whats-O... FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/25574... _______________________________________________________________________________________This week in the wake of Mac Miller's new album we talked about posthumous albums and whether they should even...
2020-01-1733 min
MabfieldIrish hip hop review 2019 #Mabcast 031 (part one)We were joined by an absolute mega line-up of music heads for a round-up of hip hop in Ireland in 2019.We've also got a live podcast in Queens Film Theatre Wednesday 29th January. Google that ! or check our insta bio, discount tickets with code 'Mabfield' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-121h 00
MabfieldTebi Rex Christmas Special #Mabcast 030This week on the #Mabcast we have hip hop duo Tebi Rex. This was straight up hilarious. We talked about the importance of constructive criticism and later made some hot takes on hip hop in Ireland. Lock in.Intro Music: Dubzeno - Know Your Place Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-231h 01
MabfieldCelaviedmai: "Music saved me" #Mabcast 29This week we were joined by Galway's Celaviedmai! Mai has an insane work rate, she is consistently in between her hometown and Dublin for shows and studio sessions. She took a trip up to Belfast to chat to us and was very frank on her previous struggles and spoke about the impact music has had on her life. A genuine star in the making, the rapper/singer/songwriter talks about the support of her mum in her career and we got an exclusive on new music. She also recalled the moment she almost quit.Lock in.
2019-12-1547 min
MabfieldJeorge II: Music is therapy #MabcastHailing from Dublin, he spoke about growing up with ADHD and music becoming a cathartic force for him. We delved into pressures from family and getting the balance right when making music.Lock in 🔒 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-0853 min
MabfieldOnes to watch 2020 #Mabcast 027Following a brief hiatus we are back! This week we locked horns on which Irish hip hop artists are on the rise and who we should keep an eye on in 2020. Including Skripteh, celaviedmai, Malaki, Jeorge II, Cob and Strange Boy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-0451 min
MabfieldGavinDaVinci & Mankyy on Limerick's creative spirit #Mabcast 026This week two very talented artists made the long trip up from Tipperary and Co. Clare to join us. Speaking on their journey so far and how PX Music came about, the lads were very frank with their thoughts on the music scene and where they want to go. We also dug into the possible reasons for Limerick's existence as a hot bed for talented artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-061h 15
MabfieldNonzus Magnus on his obsession with film - #Mabcast 025This week on the Mabcast, Jack and Dylan were joined by none other than Nonzus Magnus.The MC, Director and all round creative dissected some of his earliest influences ranging from Michael Jackson to Kerrang. Citing his skating days paired with his early music channel choices as formative in developing his aesthetic and sound.Discussing his latest release 'Fight Club', his love of film and much more in this episode gives an insight into the mind of one of Ireland's most interesting artists right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2019-09-2250 min
MabfieldJordan Adetunji on meeting Cadet & Inspiring the next generation - #Mabcast 024This week on the Mabcast Dylan and Jack are joined by Belfast's Jordan Adetunji. After his recent nomination in two categories of the Northern Ireland Music Prize the rapid fire MC opened up on his experiences as a rapper in a city not traditionally receptive to hip hop. Detailing his latest track 'Questions' and the subsequent music video, Jordan explains some of the conceptualised thinking behind much of his work, later expanding this into some of the doctrines he lives by. "Do you what you like, do you what believe in and see through your vision. You'll find other people t...
2019-09-1644 min
MabfieldNealo on touring the USA, signing with Diffusion Lab & Dublin's declining nightlife - #Mabcast 023This week on the Mabcast Clonsilla's Nealo joined Jack and Dylan for a chat.The former hardcore front man made the transition into rap music last year with his acclaimed 'October Year' EP and he hasn't shown any signs of slowing down since.Young artists often face teething problems initially and Nealo notes his experience in the music game has allowed him to avoid such issues second time round. Recounting his experience touring America and Europe, the recent Diffusion Lab signee winds back the clock to give an insight into his work prior to 'Nealo'.
2019-09-0855 min
MabfieldCBAKL Returns! Wisdom Is Misery, Ensuring Longevity & Punk Rap - #Mabcast 023Drawing inspiration from Brockhampton, collaborating with rappers from across the country and the success of 'Wisdom Is Misery'.The Mabcast has its first return guest this week in the form of esteemed producer CBAKL.The Portrush beatsmith has had an incredible trajectory since his last appearance on the Irish hip hop podcast and recently dropped his album 'Wisdom Is Misery', to widespread acclaim.In his first chat on the podcast, CBAKL was keen to grow his presence as an artist in Ireland, ensuring that he develops a solid following at home that can complement his...
2019-09-0342 min
MabfieldCamaraderie, Collaboration and Breaking Down Barriers To Entry - #Mabcast 021 Across genres collaboration has always been both inevitable and necessary. However in hip hop perhaps there is a tendency to spread the myth of the lone wolf approach. The 'hustle' and the 'come up' are intrinsically valuable in the story telling of the genre and many successful artists are keen to point out they made it on their own.In reality hip hop is built on collaboration; Greats such as Outkast, Pete Rock & CL Smooth and Wu Tang Clan have benefitted from friendships under collective names. Artists such as Kanye West have less overtly utilised co...
2019-08-2523 min
MabfieldTrailblazing Against All Odds; Dena Anuk$a Talks Gxrlcode, Growing Up A Minority & Confidence - #Mabcast 020The Mabcast is back and features a guest for the first time in a number of weeks. DJ, rapper and all round creative Dena Anuk$a dropped by Casa Del Mabfield for an in depth chat on her journey thus far.As the first female guest on the show, it's only natural that the conversation gravitated to the lack of female representation in the hip hop industry in Ireland. Right from the get go, things are tough as a female in the music industry; The lack of representation is evident, the scarce number of female hip hop...
2019-08-1137 min
District MagazineThe future of Irish hip hop media [Live] - The District Podcast #5At the District Magazine Issue 006 launch we had a series of panel discussions, brought to you in association with Bulleit Frontier Whiskey. With the help of @audiohausdublin we recorded the talks and now here's the first one.The future of music media in Ireland is hosted by District's Eric Davidson and features Shane McAuley [Soul Doubt Magazine], Kelly Doherty [Gadget and the Cloud], Bounce, the P.R.O [Slight Motif] and Dylan Murphy [Mabfield]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-0836 min
MabfieldIrish Rap's Distinct Sound; Is Humorous Rap The Next Wave? - #Mabcast 019Welcome to the latest instalment of the #Mabcast where Dylan is joined by Jack to talk all things Irish Hip hop.Following the previous week's discussion on Versatile and their so called 'Satirical' content, it feels natural to gravitate towards a conversation surrounding humour in hip hop music in Ireland.KNEECAP have been storming festival stages across the country this summer and with another nationwide headline tour coming in September, they have become one of the most exciting acts in the country. What makes them so enticing is their use of the Irish language and hu...
2019-08-0426 min
MabfieldVersatile; Problematic Racism or Just a Laugh? - #Mabcast 018Welcome to Episode 018 of the Mabcast where Jack and Dylan discuss the topic on everyone's lips at the moment - Versatile. The Irish rap duo have created a racism row resulting in numerous social media spats between supporters and critics. The Dublin rappers have sold out a date for the 3Arena and in doing so created history by being the first Irish rap act to do so; however their controversial lyrics in songs like 'Dublin City Gs' has led to widespread criticism. The discussion in this week's episode centres around the debacle and Jack and Dylan have their take on...
2019-07-2824 min
MabfieldThe Internet Age; Albums vs Singles & Being Authentic In Rap - #Mabcast 017Welcome to the latest episode of the Mabcast featuring Jack and Dylan. Frequently focusing on the artists and creatives involved in the scene; the latest episode takes a more narrative approach that relies on examples of Irish artists to demonstrate the concepts in question.The episode continues to provide the critical feedback to up coming Irish artists, with the episode opening with the track reviews featuring reviews on tracks from the likes of Alex Gough.Using the most common method of music consumption - streaming, as the crutch through which to base the episode on; the M...
2019-07-2130 min
MabfieldLongitude, Breaking Out Internationally & District Magazine Launch Party - #Mabcast 016Welcome to the latest instalment of the Mabcast where Dylan is joined by the new co-host Jack Rapanakis.Irish hip hop is in an interesting time; The interest has never been higher and the DIY ethos is encouraging, however the recurring question remains how do the artists within the country gain an international platform?This is the question that governed the latest episode and with this in mind Dylan and Jack examined recent prominent events in Ireland through this lens.Longitude is arguably the biggest hip hop oriented festival in Ireland and gives slots...
2019-07-1433 min
MabfieldMabfield x Soul Doubt: 'Up Next' Documentary, Where We Started & More - #Mabcast 015Welcome to a very special episode of the Mabcast. This week we linked up with Soul Doubt magazine founder Shane and SoundGuyOran alongside the creator of the 'Up Next' Irish hip hop documentary Bobby Zithelo. 'Up Next' was screened at the Workman's in Dublin alongside a live panel discussion and live performances to celebrate the 52nd episode of the Soul Doubt podcast. We got a chance to have a really chilled out conversation about the beginnings of Soul Doubt magazine and where it stemmed from. We spoke to Bobby about the inspiration for his documentary and where he is going...
2019-06-3051 min
MabfieldGetting Your Music On Radio and Beating The Spotify Algorithm; Hausu Records' Colm Explains - #Mabcast 013This week Dylan is joined by Colm aka Hausu Record’s self proclaimed ‘PR Rat/Not a Manager’. Hausu can be best described as a Cork are collective of artists. Despite Colm’s assertions that he is not ‘industry’, his experience working with Hausu has ensured he is more than capable of navigating the music industry’s numerous hurdles. He shares his experiences in PR and gives simple applicable advice for artists looking to get their music into major Spotify playlists and national radio. The chat focuses on things such as...
2019-06-161h 14
Mabfield'The Bigger Picture'; Shane Richardson Pays Respect To Mac Millar & Talks Mental Health - #Mabcast 012This week on the Mabcast Dylan is joined by producer and wordsmith Shane Richardson. Shane Richardson is making his name as a conscious rapper with very deliberate lyricism. Off the back of his latest album 'The Bigger Picture' the MC talks candidly about his respect for the late Mac Miller and his other inspirations. A great chat, Lock in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-0931 min
MabfieldForbidden Fruit, Knockanstockan & More Feat. Adam Nolan & Eric Davidson - #Mabcast 011Welcome to the latest episode of the Mabcast where Dylan is joined by Eric Davidson of District Magazine and Adam Nolan from the team at Knockanstockan. With festival season fast approaching we dig into some of the lineups and discuss the rise of hip hop and how it is reflected on the bills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-2637 min
MabfieldThe Art Of Timing; Hyfin Discusses Patience, Meeting Token & Defying The Odds - Mabcast #010Welcome to episode 10 of the #Mabcast where Dylan is joined by Derry's Hyfin. Hyfin is at the core of the new wave of young Irish rappers blending their overseas inspirations with their own indigenous twist to bring genuinely spellbinding sounds. The Mc is building a reputation for himself as one of the most talented spitters north of the Border and he came through to chat about his recent ascension. Lock In. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-1947 min
MabfieldSoftboy Records, Rap Beef & Your Tracks - #Mabcast 008Welcome to episode 9 of the #Mabcast! Dylan and Nik talk about the upward trajectory of Softboy Records and the refreshing approach to their music, rap 'beef' in the Irish scene and also the tracks that have been sent in this week. Lock in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-1231 min
Mabfield'We Want To Be Heard' God Knows Talks Soulja Boi, Rusangano Family & More - #Mabcast 008Welcome to the 8th instalment of the #Mabcast where Dylan is joined by Rusangano Family's God Knows. Irish hip hop pioneers Rusangano Family made waves with their 2016 album 'Let The Dead Bury The Dead'. The subsequent RTE Choice Award triumph was a hugely significant moment in cementing hip hop's credibility in Ireland. God Knows came for a chat and spoke about his latest single 'Crown', where he claims to be the best MC whilst simultaneously bigging up many of his contemporaries. A real legend in the game, the conversation demonstrates his raw passion for the music and selflessness. A really...
2019-04-281h 16
MabfieldLeo Miyagee, 'King Of The North' - #Mabcast 007Welcome again to the Mabcast, this week Dylan chats to Zimbabwe born, Belfast based mc Leo Miyagee. Hot off the back of his new album 'FFDLC', the charismatic wordsmith describes his musical journey and reflects on this coming of age project. The episode features candid conversation on the stresses of being an independent artist and the cathartic power of music. Not one to be missed, lock in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-2142 min
MabfieldRebel Phoenix 'Be Your Own Boss' - #Mabcast 006Welcome back! This week had the pleasure of having the 'Young OG' Rebel Phoenix on the #Mabcast. He discusses his come up, shooting a video in NYC and his upcoming album 'Global Warming'. A great chat for any young creatives as Rebel drops knowledge throughout! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-1458 min
MabfieldDaniel August, Making Music That Matters & Bob Marley - #Mabcast 005Welcome to another very special episode of the #Mabcast where we are joined by NxGen's Daniel August. The Jamaican born singer/rapper has a very candid conversation about his influences, his friends, his goals and aspirations and even how Bob Marley was a family friend! Lock in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-3144 min
MabfieldJafaris Album Launch, Northern Irish Hip Hop Scene & Track Reviews - #Mabcast 004Welcome to the 4th installment of the #Mabcast where Nik and Dylan give their thoughts on the latest tracks, detail Jafaris album launch party and discuss the Northern Irish hip hop scene. Lock in ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-1830 min
MabfieldCBAKL Talks Working With Merlyn & More - #Mabcast 003Welcome to Episode 3 of the Mabcast where we are joined by a guest for the first time. Renowned producer and head honcho of Class Craic Records - CBAKL has a chat with us. The Portrush musician talks his inspiration, the vision for his new irish based collective and shares stories such as working with Brockhampton's Merlyn. This is a must watch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-0341 min
MabfieldIrish Drill & Somewhere In Ireland - #Mabcast 002We are back with episode 2! We talk the latest tracks, the growing drill scene in Ireland and its potential consequences and the brilliant Somewhere In Ireland event we attended. Lock in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-1735 min
MabfieldNew Tracks, Azealia Banks & Producers in Ireland - #Mabcast 001Welcome to the first official episode of the Mabcast where we talk about the latest Irish hip hop tracks, the controversy surrounding Azealia Bank's latest visit to Dublin and the best hip hop producers in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-0340 min
MabfieldMabcast Ep 0 IntroductionWelcome to the introductory episode the #Mabcast. We discuss our aims for the Irish hip hop & culture podcast and discuss the current climate in the scene. We want to provide honest feedback on projects, shows and events throughout Ireland and encourage any artists to send submissions.Artists that get a shoutout this week include, Fynch, Bitteroc, Pat Lagoon and Kojaque.Follow us on social media to keep up to date:Twitter.com/mabfield_Instagram.com/mabfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-2042 min