Behind The Music

Behind The Music is a We Plug Good Music series that offers artists the room to take us behind the scene into their latest single, and dig deeper into the main themes of the song, the creative process and how the records came together. We believe in the power of good music. An innovation borne out of a strong passion for the best new music, WPGM aims to revolutionize and democratise the way new music is discovered and consumed. Through media, publishing, press, publicity, socials and live, we provide a relevant platform to support and raise awareness for the best new music and artists

011: North West London Rap Artist King Kay On 'Crazy Part 3' And Trying To Find Balance

Inspired by a wide range of artists from Prince, Michael Jackson & D’Angelo, to The Notorious B.I.G, Jay-Z & Kano, King Kay embodies these influences as he flows effortlessly over jazzy & soulful beats. Armed with a laid back & graceful cadence, King Kay’s music is a clear reflection of his personality with easy listens, witty punch-lines & thought provoking lyrics. The North West London rap artist and producer joins us for the latest episode of our 'Behind The Music' podcast to discuss his latest single 'Crazy Part 3', and all the elements that led to the creation of the song. He also takes us behind-the-scenes into his three-part 'Crazy' series. Find out more about King Kay here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/kingkaymusic_⁠ Stream King Kay's music here: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3BYS22v Subscribe to WPGM TV: ⁠⁠⁠https://smarturl.it/WPGMSubscribe⁠⁠⁠ Follow We Plug Good Music - for the Best In New Music ~ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/wepluggoodmusic⁠⁠⁠ ~ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/wepluggoodmusic⁠⁠⁠ ~ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/wepluggoodmusic⁠⁠⁠ ~ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://wepluggoodmusic.com⁠⁠⁠ ~ Blog: ⁠⁠⁠https://conversationsabouther.net⁠⁠⁠ Follow King Kay ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingkaymusic__ ~ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kingkaymusic_⁠ ~ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/kingkaymusic⁠ #BehindTheMusic #KingKay #Crazy

05-28
32:00

010: Emerging British Singer Eyah Cohle On 'Those Frames' And Finding Confidence In Yourself

Eyah Cohle grew up listening to soul legends, and her taste in music knowns no bounds, which shows in the songs she creates. She loves experimenting with her voice and her sound, and her music is rich in detail as a result. Encapsulating alt-R&B, soul, jazz, and trip-hop, her music is certainly worth the listen. The up-and-coming British singer, songwriter and producer joins us for the latest episode of our 'Behind The Music' podcast, where she talks to us about her latest single 'Those Frames', and the inspiration behind the track. She also takes us behind-the-scenes into how the single came together. Find out more about Eyah Cohle here: https://linktr.ee/eyahcohle Stream Eyah Cohle's music here: https://spotify.link/FxvJyzvZPyb⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to WPGM TV: ⁠⁠https://smarturl.it/WPGMSubscribe⁠⁠ Follow We Plug Good Music - for the Best In New Music ~ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/wepluggoodmusic⁠⁠ ~ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/wepluggoodmusic⁠⁠ ~ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/wepluggoodmusic⁠⁠ ~ Website: ⁠⁠https://wepluggoodmusic.com⁠⁠ ~ Blog: ⁠⁠https://conversationsabouther.net⁠⁠ Follow Eyah Cohle ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyahcohle ~ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eyahcohle ~ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/eyahcohle #BehindTheMusic #EyahCohle #ThoseFrames

04-08
22:08

009: Toronto Rap Artist Wave Montega On 'Catharsis' And Finding A Vulnerable Outlet Through Music

Born and raised in Toronto, Wave Montega had a penchant for poetry as a child, but it wasn’t until he was in university, that he started pursuing a career in music. Two years on from that moment and his debut project 'Still Wavy', the Malton native has become one of Toronto’s most exciting new lyricists. The fast-rising Jamaican Canadian rap artist sat down with us on the latest episode of our 'Behind The Music' podcast to talk about his recently released sophomore project 'Catharsis', the inspiration behind the album, and the themes he is exploring throughout the record. Find out more about Wave Montega here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/wavemontega⁠ Stream Wave Montega's music here: https://tr.ee/JBUgi2nPCu⁠ Subscribe to WPGM TV: ⁠https://smarturl.it/WPGMSubscribe⁠ Follow We Plug Good Music - for the Best In New Music ~ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/wepluggoodmusic⁠ ~ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/wepluggoodmusic⁠ ~ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/wepluggoodmusic⁠ ~ Website: ⁠https://wepluggoodmusic.com⁠ ~ Blog: ⁠https://conversationsabouther.net⁠ Follow Wave Montega ~ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/wavemontega⁠ ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wavemontega ~ TikTok: ⁠https://tiktok.com/@wavemontega⁠ #BehindTheMusic #WaveMontega #Catharsis

04-02
30:52

008: Getting Your Music Heard With Former GUAP Magazine and New Wave Magazine Editor Sophia Hill

Sophia Hill is a freelance writer and creative based in London. She was previously the music editor at GUAP magazine and New Wave magazine, and currently writes for Clash Magazine, Notion Magazine and Viper Magazine, among other titles. The London and Paris based journalist sat down with us for a special episode of our 'Behind The Music' podcast titled 'Getting Your Music Heard' to discuss how artists can best get their music featured in music publications and magazines, and how to get press coverage for their music. Find out more about Sophia Hill here: https://sophiahill.me Read Sophia Hill's work here: https://linktr.ee/SNoushka Subscribe to WPGM TV: https://smarturl.it/WPGMSubscribe Follow We Plug Good Music - for the Best In New Music ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Facebook: https://facebook.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Instagram: https://instagram.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Website: https://wepluggoodmusic.com ~ Blog: https://conversationsabouther.net Follow Sophia Hill ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophia.nh ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sophianoushka ~ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-hill-bbb9831a6 #BehindTheMusic #GettingYourMusicHeard #SophiaHill

02-19
57:38

007: British Ghanaian Artist Kwaku Asante On 'Wait For Me (Promise)' And Finding The Right Person At The Wrong Time

Having been honing his craft for the past 4 years, rising UK artist Kwaku Asante has quickly become one of the most exciting and loved voices in the UK landscape, with co-signs from Jamz Supernova, Soulection, Afropunk, and BET among others.  The British Ghanaian singer-songwriter sat down with us on the latest episode of our 'Behind The Music' podcast to talk about 'Wait For Me (Promise)', one of the songs on his new EP 'Wanderlust', the inspiration behind the song, as well as what the EP as a whole is all about.  Find out more about Kwaku Asante here: https://kwakuasante.com Stream Kwaku Asante's music here: https://spoti.fi/3WeknuB Subscribe to WPGM TV: https://smarturl.it/WPGMSubscribe Follow We Plug Good Music - for the Best In New Music ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Facebook: https://facebook.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Instagram: https://instagram.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Website: https://wepluggoodmusic.com ~ Blog: https://conversationsabouther.net Follow Kwaku Asante ~ Instagram: https://instagram.com/kwakuxasante ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kwakuxasante ~ Website: https://www.kwakuasante.com #BehindTheMusic #KwakuAsante #WaitForMePromise

11-05
49:17

006: R&B/Soul Songstress BIM On 'Beauty In Chaos' And Wanting To Live Freely And Fully

UK R&B/Soul songstress BIM is a London girl with gospel roots, and her rich, emotive and exuberant voice finds its natural place in the multi-layered soul she chooses to create. She is equipped with a soaring mezzo soprano, which has tone and texture in abundance, deft songwriting and a clear point of view. The British Nigerian native sat down with us on the latest episode of our 'Behind The Music' podcast series to talk about her debut EP 'Beauty In Chaos', the inspiration behind the project, and the subjects and themes she is exploring throughout the EP. Find out more about BIM here: https://linktr.ee/callmebim Stream BIM's 'Beauty In Chaos' here: https://spoti.fi/38Pnqpg Subscribe to WPGM TV: https://smarturl.it/WPGMSubscribe Follow We Plug Good Music - for the Best In New Music ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Facebook: https://facebook.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Instagram: https://instagram.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Website: https://wepluggoodmusic.com ~ Blog: https://conversationsabouther.net Follow BIM ~ Instagram: https://instagram.com/theycallmeabimbola ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/callmeabimbola ~ Website: https://www.callmebim.com #BehindTheMusic #BIM #BeautyInChaos

06-05
35:42

005: UK R&B/Soul Newcomer Amethyst On 'Get Comfortable' And Offering Room For Reconnection

Introducing British R&B/Soul newcomer Amethyst. Her luscious and soothing soulful jazz vocals, combined with her unique sound, which has been described as a modern fusion of R&B and neo-soul, certainly make her one to watch for the future. The Chichester-born artist joins us on the latest episode of our 'Behind The Music' podcast series to discuss her new single 'Get Comfortable' and her debut EP of the same name. She also talks us through how the 'Get Comfortable' track and its portrait-style visuals came together. Find out more about Amethyst here: https://linktr.ee/amethystmusicc Watch Amethyst's 'Get Comfortable' here: https://youtu.be/VZd5MM3qaqQ Subscribe to WPGM TV: https://smarturl.it/WPGMSubscribe Follow We Plug Good Music - for the Best In New Music ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Facebook: https://facebook.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Instagram: https://instagram.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Website: https://wepluggoodmusic.com ~ Blog: https://conversationsabouther.net Follow Amethyst ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amethystmusicc ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amethystmusiccc ~ Website: https://www.amethystmusic.co.uk #BehindTheMusic #Amethyst #GetComfortable

05-15
36:08

004: South African Artist Bossiie On 'Covid Blues' And Longing To Be With Loved Ones

South African artist BOSSIIE is an irresistible artist and a rising star in the making, with her captivating amapiano soundscapes, lush R&B and mellow afrohouse sensibilities. Outside of her artistry, she explores her other creative avenues by producing, DJing and acting. The London-based artist joins us on the latest episode of our new 'Behind The Music' podcast to discuss her new single 'Covid Blues' and the inspiration behind the track. She also takes us behind the scenes into the making of the track and the creative process behind the accompanying music video. Find out more about Bossiie here: https://linktr.ee/bossiiepage Watch Bossiie's 'Covid Blues' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o7d16-MRcs Subscribe to WPGM TV: https://smarturl.it/WPGMSubscribe Follow We Plug Good Music - for the Best In New Music ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Facebook: https://facebook.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Instagram: https://instagram.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Website: https://wepluggoodmusic.com ~ Blog: https://conversationsabouther.net Follow Bossiie ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossiiepage ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bossiiepage ~ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bossiiepage #BehindTheMusic #Bossiie #CovidBlues

05-09
37:58

003: Vocal Powerhouse Marie Naffah On 'I Want More' And The Things That Makes Us Feel Alive

Critically acclaimed vocal powerhouse Marie Naffah has the unique ability to unite people around a shared experience, and this is what truly sets her apart as an exciting star on the rise. Her new music marks an important chapter both personally and sonically for the multi-faceted artist. As the third guest of our new 'Behind The Music' podcast, Marie Naffah talks to us about the inspiration behind her latest single 'I Want More', while also digging deeper into the song's main themes. She gives us some behind-the-scenes insight into the creative process behind the song and music video. Find out more about Marie Naffah here: https://www.marienaffah.com Watch Marie Naffah's 'I Want More' here: https://youtu.be/uq6xUSYQQf0 Subscribe to WPGM TV: https://smarturl.it/WPGMSubscribe Follow We Plug Good Music - for the Best In New Music ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Facebook: https://facebook.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Instagram: https://instagram.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Website: https://wepluggoodmusic.com ~ Blog: https://conversationsabouther.net Follow Marie Naffah ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marienaffahmusic ~ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marienaffahmusic #BehindTheMusic #MarieNaffah #IWantMore

05-02
37:57

002: South London R&B Artist Shamim On 'U R ME' And Wanting To Experience The Highest Frequency Of Love

Highly recommended if you like the sounds of Rihanna, Jorja Smith, Summer Walker or SZA, Shamim is already showing all the early signs of an R&B star in the making, and she is excited to stake her claim as one of the UK’s brightest new talents with her anticipated debut project. As the second guest of our new 'Behind The Music' podcast, Shamim talks to us about the inspiration behind her new single 'U R ME', while also digging deeper into the song's main themes. She gives us some behind-the-scenes insight into her experience of the creative process behind the song and music video. Find out more about Shamim here: https://shamimofficial.com Watch Shamim 'U R ME' here: https://youtu.be/4W8F-T5QE64 Subscribe to WPGM TV: https://smarturl.it/WPGMSubscribe Follow We Plug Good Music - for the Best In New Music ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Facebook: https://facebook.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Instagram: https://instagram.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Website: https://wepluggoodmusic.com ~ Blog: https://conversationsabouther.net Follow Shamim ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshamimnalule ~ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshamimnalule #BehindTheMusic #Shamim #URME

04-18
52:58

001: UK Rap Artist AKS On 'Parity' And The Complexities Of Being A Black Father

Heralded as one of the finest lyricists in the UK by the likes of Hypebeast and Okayplayer, with co-signs from Public Enemy’s Chuck D and Jay-Z collaborator Young Guru, British rap artist and producer AKS has always had a real sense of palpable excitement around his music from fans and critics alike. As the first guest of our new 'Behind The Music' podcast, the South London native takes us behind the scenes into his new single 'Parity' as we dig deeper into the main themes of the song, as well as the creative process and how the record came together. Find out more about AKS here: https://aksmusic.co.uk/links Watch AKS 'Parity' here: https://youtu.be/jYKvivmBaf4 Subscribe to WPGM TV: https://smarturl.it/WPGMSubscribe Follow We Plug Good Music - for the Best In New Music ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Facebook: https://facebook.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Instagram: https://instagram.com/wepluggoodmusic ~ Website: https://wepluggoodmusic.com ~ Blog: https://conversationsabouther.net Follow AKS ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aksonline ~ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aksonline #BehindTheMusic #AKS #Parity

04-10
54:27

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