In-Facts Chats
By In-Facts
In-Facts ChatsDec 14, 2020
"Event Management is a Thankless Job" w/ Que (In-Facts Chats S2:EP13)
Events Curator/Producer, Founder of Dope Readers Book Club & Community Connector, Que joins Amelia Poamz and Lemzi in their 13th In-Facts episode of season 2!
Que has played a part in both Amelia and Lemzi's creative career, along with so many successful artists and creatives known today.
Que reflects on his journey and success creating live music events all over London, founding a dope readers club encouraging young black people to read more and where he is currently at in his career.
Views expressed are only of the individual stating them. Follow @infactsevents on Instagram for more updates and content.
In association with The Qube, London's first members' studio for content creators.
A Qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com/membership and use INP23 in the referral field for your first month free.
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"Music Artist Transitioning to Music Management" w/ Shola Fujah (In-Facts Chats S2:EP12)
Hackney based and raised Shola Fujah aka Frenzy sits down with Amelia Poamz and Lemzi to discuss his early years growing up in Hackney and the making of and transitioning out of 'Frenzy'
Shola discusses how sports influenced his competitiveness and how he has always remained curious throughout life. Wanting to pursue a football career but also a talented artist.
He explains reaching an age where he no longer wanted to create music and transitioned into nurturing the next generation of artists through community programme's and management.
Views expressed are only of the individual stating them. Follow @infactsevents on Instagram for more updates and content.
In association with The Qube, London's first members' studio for content creators.
A Qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com/membership and use INP23 in the referral field for your first month free.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community.
Instagram: @weareqube
Website: theqube.com
"Styling To Look & Feel Good" w/ Palesa (In-Facts Chats S2:EP11)
This week Amelia Poamz and Lemzi are joined by the ultra fashionable Creative Stylist, Palesa to unpack what it takes to be a stylist and the importance of having a stylist on your team.
Palesa explains how much work goes into a shoot and wanting to make all her clients feel GOOD.
Views expressed are only of the individual stating them. Follow @infactsevents on Instagram for more updates and content.
In association with The Qube, London's first members' studio for content creators.
A Qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com/membership and use INP23 in the referral field for your first month free.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community.
Instagram: @weareqube
Website: theqube.com
"The Year of Yes" w/ Yesidé (In-Facts Chats S2:EP10)
Plus Size Model, Photographer and Content Creator, Yesidé joins Amelia Poamz and Lemzi for their 10th episode of season 2.
Yesidé talks about her self love journey, from hating being in pictures to getting behind the camera to now modelling. The year of yes was her way of transforming her life and how she felt about herself and since has been smashing her list of goals.
Views expressed are only of the individual stating them. Follow @infactsevents on Instagram for more updates and content.
In association with The Qube, London's first members' studio for content creators.
A Qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com/membership and use INP23 in the referral field for your first month free.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community.
Instagram: @weareqube
Website: theqube.com
"They Don't Want You To Understand This" w/ Des (In-Facts Chats S2:EP09)
Amelia Poamz and Lemzi are joined by polymath, Des.
Des is a scientist, music executive, academic, entrepreneur and currently completing his PHD. Des talks about his love for music whilst becoming a scientist, his journey managing artists and into researching the music industry, particularly how artists are paid from music streaming. Des explains what artificial intelligence in the music industry actually means and also touches on crypto currency.
This episode is slightly longer but also not long enough as Des has a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the music industry and beyond. We may need to invite him back!
Views expressed are only of the individual stating them. Follow @infactsevents on Instagram for more updates and content.
In association with The Qube, London's first members' studio for content creators.
A Qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com/membership and use INP23 in the referral field for your first month free.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community.
Instagram: @weareqube
Website: theqube.com
"I'm Working It Out Myself" w/ Kiiymm (In-Facts Chats S2:EP08)
Amelia Poamz and Lemzi are joined by independent artist Kiiymm, "a rapper with an R&B soul".
They delve into Kiiymm's past influences including Tweet, Kanye and Kano to name a few, being an emotional rapper, navigating the industry as a private person and his Don Draper alter-ego. Follow Kiiymm's journey here
Views expressed are only of the individual stating them. Follow @infactsevents on Instagram for more updates and content.
In association with The Qube, London's first members' studio for content creators.
A Qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com/membership and use INP23 in the referral field for your first month free.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community.
Instagram: @weareqube
Website: theqube.com
"Embrace Uncertainty" (In-Facts Chats S2:EP07)
Amelia Poamz and Lemzi take this opportunity to have a thorough check in with each other, exploring all aspects of themselves.
They discuss the previous conversations they have had with guests on the podcast so far, what's really stuck with them, how it's impacted their lives and what's to come.
Follow @infactsevents on Instagram for more updates and content.
In association with The Qube, London's first members' studio for content creators.
A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com/membership and use "INP23" in the referral field for your first month free.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community.
Instagram: @weareqube
Website: theqube.com
"Radio Producer to CEO" w/ J Ryan (In-Facts Chats S2:EP06)
Amelia Poamz and Lemzi are joined by music business owner, J Ryan, former national and community radio producer at stations including BBC 1Xtra and BBC Radio 1 & now founder of Silver Music Entertainment (@silvermusicent) & The Push (@thepushmusic) delivering music consultancy & artist development schemes and programmes.
J Ryan shares his early career moves and how he gained so much insight on the music industry leading him to start his business Silver Music Entertainment.
Views expressed are only of the individual stating them. Follow @infactsevents on Instagram for more updates and content.
In association with The Qube, London's first members' studio for content creators.
A Qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com/membership and use INP23 in the referral field for your first month free.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community.
Instagram: @weareqube Website: theqube.com
“Money Affi Mek” w/ Natalie Scott (In-Facts Chats S2:EP05)
Amelia Poamz and Lemzi are joined by Award Winning Money Mindset Coach, Natalie Scott, ( @nataliescottempowers ) for an empowering conversation around money. They discuss everything from investing, trading, saving, money mindset and discussing money whilst dating.
Views expressed are only of the individual stating them. Follow @infactsevents on Instagram for more updates and content.
In association with The Qube, London's first members' studio for content creators. A Qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com/membership and use INP23 in the referral field for your first month free. Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. Instagram: @weareqube Website: theqube.com
“Path Of A Pioneer” w/ Darrell Cole (In-Facts Chats S2:EP04)
Views expressed are only of the individual stating them. Follow @infactsevents on Instagram for more updates and content.
In association with The Qube, London's first members' studio for content creators. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com/membership and use INP23 in the referral field for your first month free.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. Instagram: @weareqube Website: theqube.com
"The Main Thing is Compassion" w/ Deeriginal (In-Facts Chats S2:EP03)
In this episode Amelia Poamz and Lemzi are joined by their first guest of the season, central London's Deeriginal. The group talk about Deeriginal's transition from grime to "Fresh Air Music", how some of his life experiences have taught him the value of forgiveness and compassion and you learn about some of his unique playlist names!
Views expressed are only of the individual stating them. Follow @infactsevents on Instagram for more updates and content.
In association with The Qube, London's first members' studio for content creators. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com/membership and use INP23 in the referral field for your first month free.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. Instagram: @weareqube Website: theqube.com
"It's All About Context" (In-Facts Chats S2:EP02)
WE ARE BACK! (In-Facts Chats S2:EP01)
After a 12 month break, In-Facts Chats is back!
Amelia Poamz and Lemzi settle into their new home Qube East and update you on what's been going on since they last recorded an In-Facts Chat!
They talk about their latest addition to In-Facts, special moments over the past year and iconic songs.
Follow @infactsevents on Instagram for more updates and content.
In association with The Qube, London's first members' studio for content creators. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com/membership and use INP23 in the referral field for your first month free.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community.
Instagram: @weareqube
Website: theqube.com
"WOKE AND WAVEY BABY" In-Facts Chats w/ Hayreezy (S1:EP10)
In this episode Amelia Poamz & Lemzi sit down with one of the guys behind our camera, Mr Woke and Wavey, artist and 1 half of New Motion Visuals Ltd, Mr Hayreezy! @hayreezy44 .
Hayreezy is a rapper from East London that makes music to have a good time to! Encapsulating lifes balance of good times and meaningful messages, he is someone to watch out for. Also cofounder of New Motion Visuals, who shoot for the likes of Spotify and many more. With a background in acting, film production and music we discuss his journey, his life outlook and whats to come for the Woke and Wavey rapper!
For all things In-Facts including socials and audio episodes, check: https://linktr.ee/infacts
In-Facts is produced by New Motion Visuals (@newmotion_visuals) & in association with The Qube (@weareqube), London's first members' studio for content creators. Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to http://www.theqube.com and enter "IN FACTS" in the referral field for your first month free.
"B*tch Be Humble...Or Not?" In-Facts Chats Unpacked S1:E9 - The Time Is Now
**Disclaimer** - We're sorry that the audio levels are a bit all over the place in this episode. We didn't monitor the peaking as well as we could and unfortunately the Rodecaster (the device we record through) malfunctioned throughout and after. There's even 2 minutes of silence we couldn't chop at the end for you lucky people! But because of the amount of topics we covered, we wanted to give you the episode still, hope you enjoy!
In this episode Amelia Poamz & Lemzi unpack details of the previous amazing Lizzie episode and go through a real rollercoaster of concepts and ideas including dating apps 01:52, the necessity of sleep 17:10, Expressing gratitude 30:59, how the magnitude of the Universe shouldn't make you feel insignificant 37:30, do we really know what "humble" means 1:15:20 and much more
For all things In-Facts including socials and audio episodes, check: https://linktr.ee/infacts
In-Facts is produced by New Motion Visuals (@newmotion_visuals) & in association with The Qube (@weareqube), London's first members' studio for content creators.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A Qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to http://www.theqube.com and enter "IN FACTS" in the referral field for your first month free.
"Wait, Is That What The Sixth Sense Is!?" In-Facts Chats Unpacked S1:E8 - Being Your Authentic Self
In this episode Amelia Poamz & Lemzi chat following a conversation with creative director and Kobalt music's creative coordinator Zacarias Charles (@queerexec). The pair get into great conversations surrounding being your authentic self, who/what that actually is and of course, digress into conversations on equality and diversity. Keep listening, like comment and subscribe!
For all things In-Facts including socials and audio episodes, check: https://linktr.ee/infacts
In-Facts is produced by New Motion Visuals (@newmotion_visuals) & in association with The Qube (@weareqube), London's first members' studio for content creators.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A Qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to http://www.theqube.com and enter "IN FACTS" in the referral field for your first month free.
"I Walk Into A Space & You Deal With It, I am Who I Am!" In-Facts Chats w/ Zacarias Charles, QUEER EXEC (S1:EP8)
In this episode Amelia Poamz & Lemzi sit down with creative director for artists and Kobalt music's creative coordinator Zacarias Charles (@queerexec) to talk about what a creative director does and how essential branding is, Kobalt Music Publishing and the importance of black queer representation in the music industry both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
For all things In-Facts including socials and audio episodes, check: https://linktr.ee/infacts In-Facts is produced by New Motion Visuals (@newmotion_visuals) & in association with The Qube (@weareqube), London's first members' studio for content creators.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to http://www.theqube.com and enter "IN FACTS" in the referral field for your first month free.
"Everything's An Inuendo" - In-Facts Chats UNPACKED (S1:E7 Unpacked)
Lemzi & Amelia Poamz continue the conversation with Felicia in one of their unpacked episodes; rediscovering the early days of outwardly speaking on sex, how the nature & conversation around sex has evolved with technology and new social dynamics and the convo evolving into something lightly socio-political as always!
For all things In-Facts including socials and video episodes, check: https://linktr.ee/infacts
In-Facts is produced by New Motion Visuals (@newmotion_visuals) & in association with The Qube (@weareqube), London's first members' studio for content creators.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A Qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to http://www.theqube.com and enter "IN FACTS" in the referral field for your first month free.
"Pineapples!" In-Facts Chats Podcast (S1:E7) - Fun, Sex & Promiscuous Behaviours w/ Felicia Olutease
In this episode Amelia Poamz & Lemzi sit down with presenter, host & Healthy Sex Commentator Felicia Olutease (@felicia_olutease & @unfilteredhours) to talk about everything from how you learnt about sex, threesomes and you'll find out who's the freak! **Adult content**
01:48 - How are you…REALLY?
06:37 - Welcome Felicia Olutease
07:35 - How is Felicia…really?
08:45 - The sextape Era
11:07 - Felicia the Sex Commentator
12:46 - What I learnt from podcast men
15:34 - “Never Have I Ever”
22:04 - Do you know what satisfies you?
28:39 - Communicating with your partner
32:12 - Are you a freak?
34:18 - What you can’t just do…
36:38 - How did you learn about sex growing up?
49:46 - Lemzi’s Issue
53:20 - Perceptions of a sexualised woman
55:29 - The personal & professional effects
58:01 - Let's talk about threesomes
1:09:13 - Moans and groans
1:12:08 - We’ve got 7 days left, what are you gonna do?
1:12:26 - Amelia’s a freak!
1:16:27 - Dating, real life over apps
1:17:59 - Sapiosexual
1:19:20 - Unfiltered Hours
1:24:52 - How Unfiltered Hours Levels up
1:28:41 - In-facts or In-Opinions
For all things In-Facts including socials and video episodes, check: https://linktr.ee/infacts
In-Facts is produced by New Motion Visuals (@newmotion_visuals) & in association with The Qube (@weareqube), London's first members' studio for content creators.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to http://www.theqube.com and enter "IN FACTS" in the referral field for your first month free.
"Pineapples!" In-Facts Chats Podcast (S1:E7) - Fun, Sex & Promiscuous Behaviours w/ Felicia Olutease
In this episode Amelia Poamz & Lemzi sit down with presenter, host & Healthy Sex Commentator Felicia Olutease (@felicia_olutease & @unfilteredhours) to talk about everything from how you learnt about sex, threesomes and you'll find out who's the freak! **Adult content**
01:48 - How are you…REALLY?
06:37 - Welcome Felicia Olutease
07:35 - How is Felicia…really?
08:45 - The sextape Era
11:07 - Felicia the Sex Commentator
12:46 - What I learnt from podcast men
15:34 - “Never Have I Ever”
22:04 - Do you know what satisfies you?
28:39 - Communicating with your partner
32:12 - Are you a freak?
34:18 - What you can’t just do…
36:38 - How did you learn about sex growing up?
49:46 - Lemzi’s Issue
53:20 - Perceptions of a sexualised woman
55:29 - The personal & professional effects
58:01 - Let's talk about threesomes
1:09:13 - Moans and groans
1:12:08 - We’ve got 7 days left, what are you gonna do?
1:12:26 - Amelia’s a freak!
1:16:27 - Dating, real life over apps
1:17:59 - Sapiosexual
1:19:20 - Unfiltered Hours
1:24:52 - How Unfiltered Hours Levels up
1:28:41 - In-facts or In-Opinions
For all things In-Facts including socials and video episodes, check: https://linktr.ee/infacts
In-Facts is produced by New Motion Visuals (@newmotion_visuals) & in association with The Qube (@weareqube), London's first members' studio for content creators.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to http://www.theqube.com and enter "IN FACTS" in the referral field for your first month free.
"Weathering" - In-Facts Chats UNPACKED (S1:E6 Unpacked)
Following a slightly shorter episode with Divya Satwani on producing, dancing and dismantling the system, In-Facts co-hosts Amelia Poamz & Lemzi, were left with a lot more to chat about including "mindfulness over pridefulness", "Weathering" and that good old small topic of institutional racism...Sit tight and tune into this in depth conversation between the pair and let us know you thoughts!
For all things In-Facts including socials and video episodes, check: https://linktr.ee/infacts
In-Facts is produced by New Motion Visuals (@newmotion_visuals) & in association with The Qube (@weareqube), London's first members' studio for content creators.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A Qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to http://www.theqube.com and enter "IN FACTS" in the referral field for your first month free.
"Taking a seat at the table or making your own" In-Facts Chats w/ Producer & Dancer Divya Satwani (S1:E6)
In this episode Amelia Poamz and Lemzi sit and chat with Divya Satwani, an incredible events producer, dancer and millennial creative trying to reshape how we live in London. For more on her creative journey make sure you follow @divaydancer
01:03 - How are you really? - TopBoy & Bridgeton Sagas
9:26 - Welcome Divya
11:20 - What is a producer?
25:32 - How producing opened doors dancing didn’t
27:00 - did your parents accept your creative choices?
29:24 - “You should do Bollywood”
38:08 - tokenism vs representation
44:54 - ethical funding
56:15 - replicating systems of oppression
58:15 - what’s a change you’d really like to see in events production?
For all things In-Facts including socials and video episodes, check: https://linktr.ee/infacts
In-Facts is produced by New Motion Visuals (@newmotion_visuals) & in association with The Qube (@weareqube), London's first members' studio for content creators.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to http://www.theqube.com and enter "IN FACTS" in the referral field for your first month free.
Plan *A* Way! F*** a Plan B! In-Facts Chats UNPACKED (S1:EP5unpacked)
Why must creatives have a plan B? Does having a plan B, only mean you have kind of given up on plan A? Stick to the plan and work on it!
In-Facts Chats Unpacked is the confessions box! No camera's, no audio. Hosts, Amelia Poamz and Lemzi dive a little deeper and unpack the themes, topics or things spoken about in the previous episode. This episode follows "How'd you grow up... Really?" Where both compare their school and teen life.
In this unpacking session, Amelia Poamz and Lemzi discuss the concept of sticking to plan A! They explain their creative journeys, Lemzi admits to being FIRED! Amelia Poamz talks about her experience in the acting industry and its frustrating barriers.
This podcast is in association with The qube!
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com and enter IN FACTS in the referral field for your first month free.
"How'd You Grow Up...REALLY?" In-Facts Chats Podcast S1:E5 - Private School, The Endz & Upbringing
In this episode of In-Facts, co-hosts Amelia Poamz and Lemzi deep dive (or unpack) into some of their personal history. The pair talk about their upbringing, differences in what creative outlets they had, how “Year 9” was a turning point and you’ll find out what sport Amelia was a star at!
3:55 Upbringings
18:46 Secondary school
42:47 - And then there was Year Nine
57:24 - Sports!
1:04:21 - Outside School
1:20:06 - Work Experience
1:27:49 - Pitfalls of private School
1:34:54 - In-Facts or Opinions
For all things In-Facts including socials and audio episodes, check: https://linktr.ee/infacts In-Facts is produced by New Motion Visuals (@newmotion_visuals) & in association with The Qube (@weareqube), London's first members' studio for content creators.
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to http://www.theqube.com and enter "IN FACTS" in the referral field for your first month free.
What should be said first? Your Budget or My Price? In-Facts Chats UNPACKED (S1:EP4unpacked)
Upcoming artists know all too well the conversation around payments and fee's. Whats your price, whats your budget? Exploitation still masked as exposure ect.. Why do poets always get left out of the budgeting? Why are you creating a platform for artists but asking them to pay? How do artists measure their value and fee? And poets, are you really about what you're saying or just saying what people want to hear????
In-Facts Chats Unpacked is the confessions box! No camera's, no audio. Hosts, Amelia Poamz and Lemzi dive a little deeper and unpack the themes, topics or things spoken about in the previous episode. This episode follows "Are you even a poet.." with Spoken Word Artist & Battle Rapper, MOAK discussing the poetry scene and battle rap scene in the UK.
In this unpacking session, Amelia Poamz and Lemzi further discuss the politics of payments, creating and writing poetry, are you really about the poetry you are writing or is it for clout? And as usual they get frustrations off their chest!
This podcast is in association with The qube!
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com and enter IN FACTS in the referral field for your first month free.
"Are you even a poet if..." In-Facts Chats w/ Spoken Word Artist & Battle Rapper, MOAK (S1:E4)
"Are you even a poet if you haven't said, "You See"?
Amelia Poamz and Lemzi are joined by the designer poet himself, MOAK. They talk about the poetry scene, how poetry could hit wider audiences, battle rap and much more ! MOAK has been creating a storm domestically and internationally with his elite penmanship. As a spoken word artist he has worked with brands such as Prada and as a battle rapper he's gone against (and beaten) some of the best! As an overall creative, his authentic demeanour and delivery is his greatest strength. Let us know what you think once you've taken the conversation in!
This podcast is in association with The qube!
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to http://www.theqube.com and enter IN FACTS in the referral field for your first month free.
02:29 - “What are some things that piss you off, way more than they actually should?” / “What are your pet peeves?” 09:38 - MOAK 11:07 - “Poetry isn’t watered down” 13:36 - “Finding my feet has me losing my mind” 16:09 - The Poetry Scene - from our perspective 20:40 - Styles of poets 29:49 - The worst performance you’ve had 37:00 - How do we shift the disrespect? 44:17 - Are there limits to spoken word? 47:53 - What is success for you? 52:02 - The Battle Rap Scene 1:00:50 - After gettin’ dragged, does it ever kick off? 1:06:10 - Business Man vs Battler 1:09:13 - MOAK’s best lyric 1:15:55 - Poetry or Battle Rap 1:16:47 - In-Facts or In-Opinions
"Do we need ego's in the Music Industry?" In-Facts Chats UNPACKED (S1:EP3unpacked)
The Music Industry... how do you feel about it?
In-Facts Chats Unpacked is the confessions box! No camera's, no audio. Hosts, Amelia Poamz and Lemzi dive a little deeper and unpack the themes, topics or things spoken about in the previous episode.
This episode follows "Radio is the foundation to every good live performance" where Amelia Poamz and Lemzi break it down with East London Rapper, Eklipse.
In this unpacking session, Amelia Poamz went to a music industry event and discussed her feeling about it. Both Amelia Poamz and Lemzi have ties to the music industry, Amelia Poamz being a radio presenter and Lemzi being an independent artist, they explore their feelings about the "bougieness" and ego's that can come with it.
This podcast is in association with The qube!
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com and enter IN FACTS in the referral field for your first month free.
"Radio is the Foundation to Every Good Live Performance" - In-Facts Chats w/ Rapper, Eklipse (S1:EP3)
"I didn't wanna be a rapper"
"Some men absolutely invite women to the "studio" to work with them but are really trying a ting"
"Im not coming studio to chill with your mates!"
"So your moon is in gemini, so my emotions are in gemini?"
Amelia Poamz and Lemzi are joined by East Manna Man, Rapper Eklipse. They talk about London City, the foundations of UK Rap and Grime, Studio Etiquette, how we build our scene better and rising signs, moon signs and more ! "EAST MANNA MAN" Eklipse has been in the scene for a minute! From radio sets, SBTV, Tate modern and more! Stemming from poetry, Eklipse plays with words, flow and his deep voice is unmistakable. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ycTuWzeewjBC6SHxF1gID
This podcast is in association with The qube!
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com and enter IN FACTS in the referral field for your first month free.
In-Facts Chats UNPACKED "Share your gift with the world!" (S1:EP2unpacked)
In-Facts Chats Unpacked is the confessions box! No camera's, no audio. Hosts, Amelia Poamz and Lemzi dive a little deeper and unpack the themes, topics or things spoken about in the previous episode.
This episode follows "Is it therapy or is it therapeutic?" where Amelia Poamz and Lemzi have an insightful conversation with Psychotherapist and Life Coach Paris la Love.
In this session of unpacking, they reflect on the conversation with Paris La love, our lack of discipline as millennials, prone to distraction due to living in London, how much social media has had an impact on our generation and our behaviours and follow where the conversations goes.
This podcast is in association with The qube!
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com and enter IN FACTS in the referral field for your first month free.
In-Facts Chats "Is It Really Therapy or Is It Therapeutic?" (S1:EP2 w/ Psychotherapist and Life Coach Paris La love)
"Is It Really Therapy or Is It Therapeutic?"
"Does everyone need Therapy?"
"Are some people past help?"
"How do you get a BMB (Bare Minimum Boy) to go to therapy?"
All Questions we ask in this episode!
Amelia Poamz and Lemzi are joined by qualified psychotherapist and life coach, Paris La Love. They explore the pros and cons of our millennial generation, the difference between therapy and therapeutic activities, attachment styles and more!
"Your girls favourite therapist" Paris La Love takes a refreshing approach to sharing her insight and knowledge around therapy! Psychotherapist, life coach and a young black woman full of life, she regularly shares helpful bitesize tips on her instagram. www.instagram.com/paris.lalove
This podcast is in association with The qube!
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com and enter IN FACTS in the referral field for your first month free.
In-Facts Chats UNPACKED "Overcoming Your L's Can Be Your Biggest Flex!" (S1:EP1unpacked)
In-Facts Chats Unpacked is the confessions box! No camera's, no audio. Hosts Amelia Poamz and Lemzi dive a little deeper and unpack the themes, topics or things spoken about in the previous episode.
This episode follows "The Bring Back" where Amelia Poamz and Lemzi let you get to know them a little better.
In this session of unpacking, they speak about their experiences with therapy, commitment issues, accountability, the importance of home life and more! These over-sharers really do get vulnerable!
This podcast is in association with The qube!
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to theqube.com and enter IN FACTS in the referral field for your first month free.
InFacts Chats - "The Bring Back!" (S1:EP1)
After some time out, In-Facts Chats is back! In-Facts started as a live event in February 2019. Creating a platform for local talent, including poetry, short films, acoustic music performances and instigating some important conversations. Since the world has changed, In-Facts was adapted to a podcast to continue the conversations and grow our community.
In this episode hosts Amelia Poamz and Lemzi catch up and reflect on the past year. They speak about their highlights and lowlights. What their biggest lessons have been so far and they share their music recommendations! As they warm back up to the podcast mics make sure you subscribe to the channel for more transparent conversations with professionals in the creative industry.
In association with The Qube (@weareqube)
Qube's mission is to empower creators to make a living from their art, whilst benefiting from a carefully curated community. A qube membership offers a monthly allocation of studio time, giving you the right space, infrastructure and network to create effortlessly. If you're a music producer, songwriter, artist, photographer or podcaster, and would like to apply for a membership, head over to http://theqube.com and enter IN FACTS in the referral field for your first month free.
In-Facts Chats Trailer!
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"Rap Game UK, The Breakdown" - (Episode 004 w/ Lesia)
In this second part with Lesia, she breaks down her experience on the Rap Game UK Season 2, with great insights and her aspirations after being on!
Available on Youtube via: https://youtu.be/LoRejWh7QrI
00:26 - Being 1/2 women on the Rap Game UK
01:45 - How the show is edited
02:25 - How was it being surrounded by cameras?
04:11 - Where did the change come from?
05:38 - When D-Live went in on BBC
07:32 - Topics of importance performance (Homelessness)
09:46 - Tension in the house/Ranking Day
11:15 - Getting on with people on the show
13:05 - Turning up!
13:41 - What was your highlight of the Rap Game UK?
14:57 - Affinity to the celebrities
16:01 - Lesia's favourite moments from her peers
20:01 - Public Perspective on the Rap Game UK
21:52 - Lesia's moves after the show
24:13 - What Lesia's looking forward to the most
26:07 - SWAGALESiA
30:35 - Having to pick your avenue strategically
32:57 - Lesia's purpose
34:25 - What Lesia would like you guys to know...
35:50 - Relationship with her mum
In-Facts started in February 2019 as a monthly live music/entertainment event, providing a platform for a myriad of creatives from musicians and poets to directors and actors. Throughout In-Facts tenure, Amelia & Lemzi have hosted in-depth discussions, connected with loads of brands & local businesses and brought diverse communities together. From this point you'll see and hear the In-Facts Chats podcast on a bi-weekly basis, with conversations between Amelia & Lemzi and any guests they bring to the episodes. Stay tuned for more:
http://www.instagram.com/infactsevents (@infactsevents) Email: contactinfacts@gmail.com
http://www.instagram.com/lesialand_ (@lesialand_)
http://www.instagram.com/ameliapoamz (@ameliapoamz)
http://www.instagram.com/lemziartist (@lemziartist)
Filmed & Edited by Samiira Garane: http://www.instagram.com/badsummer95 (@badsummer95)
In-Facts Chats - "Normalise Calling People Artists" (Episode 003 w/ Lesia)
Lemzi & Amelia are joined by their first guest, Lesia, a truly diverse artist from east London. A great conversation on Lesia's influences, her ambitions, mental health an so much more all in the In-Facts way!
Available on all streaming Platforms & Video via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5cd-_HvIMI
01:07 Lesia's Intro
01:40 - Who's been on the Wrays?
02:07 - Icebreaker Question (guess who)
03:30 - Star Sign stuff
05:25 - The Inner Circle
06:08 - The younger Lesia and her influences
07:45 - Were you actually good back then?
08:34 - What's a good rapper?
09:20 - Lesia's old music foreshadowing her life now
09:58 - Amelia's got that Secondary School Flow
11:24 - Academic vs Creative
12:42 - Lesia's first tune & taste of acclaim
14:03 - Singing, rapping, writing...Triple Threat!
14:53 - What's your preference?
16:08 - Genres blend, don't get boxed in
17:40 - Comparison is the killer of...
19:15 - I'm Doing Me, but I could clash!
19:57 - Is there pressure as a female rapper?
22:39 - Steve Jobs said it - Persevere
23:58 - "Do You Until Doing You is Cool"
24:35 - Bullying, Change of Environment & A Fresh Start
28:02 - Did School Help Find Your Musical Audience?
29:35 - Growing Up in A Musical Family
32:38 - Coping with Anxiety
38:01 - Mental Health in the Music Industry
44:09 - Mad People on Social Media: Effects & Psychology
48:40 - We'll get into the Rap Game in Episode 004
In-Facts started in February 2019 as a monthly live music/entertainment event, providing a platform for a myriad of creatives from musicians and poets to directors and actors. Throughout In-Facts tenure, Amelia & Lemzi have hosted in-depth discussions, connected with loads of brands & local businesses and brought diverse communities together. From this point you'll see and hear the In-Facts Chats podcast on a bi-weekly basis, with conversations between Amelia & Lemzi and any guests they bring to the episodes. Stay tuned for more:
http://www.instagram.com/infactsevents (@infactsevents) Email: contactinfacts@gmail.com
Follow: @lesialand_ X @ameliapoamz X @lemziartist
Filmed & Edited by Samiira Garane: @badsummer95
In-Facts Chats - "Enough is Enough" (Episode 002)
In this episode, Lemzi & Amelia continue their conversation from Episode 001 but with a much more serious and vulnerable perspective. Speaking on Black Lives Matter, the protests of 2020, the implications of the pandemic on people's lives, how we define selfish and so much more, this is not a discussion to miss! Make sure you join the conversation by following In-Facts online.
Available on all Streaming Platforms.
00:25 - You know what we missed...
00:50 - Where's your drink bro?
01:20 - George Floyd & BLM Protests of 2020
02:32 - Being at the Westminster protest together
03:04 - Recapping previous protests
05:24 - What BLM means to us
06:35 - Why we are where we are...
07:29 - "White Privilege"
10:10 - This isn't done, of course
10:28 - Amelia's feelings
11:34 - Desensitised...
12:43 - Micro Aggressions & uni
13:46 - Theatre, art & culture
15:29 - Spokesperson on Race!?
16:38 - The dissertations
17:35 - Healthy Dialogue
18:18 - Back to the BLM protests
19:17 - The mix of injustices
21:14 - Detriment of Optics & Trends
22:04 - Call HR sometimes
23:49 - People That Just Get It
25:24 - Media Bias (Sky News Look Away)
28:15 - Multiple Pandemics At The Same Time
30:01 - Is Britain (still) racist?
32:00 - How We Can Actually Make Change
35:59 - It's All Politics
37:56 - Value the Valuable
39:00 - Selfcare vs Selfish vs Self-absorbed
41:53 - What To Expect From Us
In-Facts started in February 2019 as a monthly live music/entertainment event, providing a platform for a myriad of creatives from musicians and poets to directors and actors. Throughout In-Facts tenure, Amelia & Lemzi have hosted in-depth discussions, connected with loads of brands & local businesses and brought diverse communities together. From this point you'll see and hear the In-Facts Chats podcast on a bi-weekly basis, with conversations between Amelia & Lemzi and any guests they bring to the episodes.
Stay tuned for more:
http://www.instagram.com/infactsevents (@infactsevents) Email: contactinfacts@gmail.com
http://www.instagram.com/ameliapoamz (@ameliapoamz)
http://www.instagram.com/lemziartist (@lemziartist)
In-Facts Chats - "What's All This Then?" (Episode 001)
What's All This Then? Welcome to the very first In-Facts Chats, a space where Amelia Poamz & Lemzi come together to talk with remarkable guests of their choice to learn about their story, talk about enlightening topics and so much more.
Intro: 00:00
Where In-Facts came from: 01:12
The Genesis: 05:16
How Poamz & Lemzi met: 08:05
Amelia's Shelter event: 09:45
Lemzi's Hidden Gems Live events: 12:17
Coming together for In-Facts: 13:45
Lemzi Gassing Poamz: 15:01
Back to In-Facts: 16:01
Amelia's Birthday Show, February 2020: 18:02
WeWork In-Facts: 28:07
2020 came to ruin the day...: 30:30
Instagram Effed up: 32:16
Back to Lockdown/2020: 32:29
Lemzi's 2020 Rut: 34:03
Do we have a purpose?: 37:26
Amelia's Perspective: 37:57
Freelance life or job security?: 40:08
The Creative Mindset & Writing: 41:58
How a kid from Manny (Tob Beats) helped Lemzi: 42:15
Value creatives!: 45:06
Amelia on purpose & connection: 46:32
What gives you the best feeling?: 47:36
Virtual events suck: 47:07
Real human interaction: 50:24
Amelia was vexed today!: 52:00
Amelia's triumphant BBC Radio London news: 52:36
Good relationships are key!: 59:42
Amelia on BBC Radio London (continued): 01:03:12
Take time, you'll get there: 01:05:38
Purpose doesn't change, just reformats: 01:09:12
Remember your why: 01:11:10
Where do you point your value?: 01:15:00
Process of buying & taking in music: 01:16:49
"Where would you rank me on your friends list?": 01:21:12
Wait for Episode 002: 01:27:01
In-Facts started in February 2019 as a monthly live music/entertainment event, providing a platform for a myriad of creatives from musicians and poets to directors and actors. Throughout In-Facts tenure, Amelia & Lemzi have hosted in-depth discussions, connected with loads of brands & local businesses and brought diverse communities together. From this point you'll see and hear the In-Facts Chats podcast on a bi-weekly basis, with conversations between Amelia & Lemzi and any guests they bring to the episodes. Stay tuned for more:
http://www.instagram.com/infactsevents (@infactsevents)
Email: contactinfacts@gmail.com
http://www.instagram.com/ameliapoamz
http://www.instagram.com/lemziartist
Filmed & Edited by Samiira Garane: http://www.instagram.com/badsummer95