T8PES in conversation with music & media entrepreneur Despa Robinson
As founder & director of BE83 music group, Despa has negotiated worldwide distribution partnerships for the groups labels with Warner/ADA, Caroline/Universal & Sony/Orchard. From his early beginnings as a music producer/studio owner, Despa has led numerous independent label recording entities, & successfully pivoted his business into talent management & publishing. He founded legendary grime collective Stayfresh and now manages the likes of Jaykae, Dapz on the Map, Grim Sickers and Tana. The Art & Business of Music podcast is the brainchild of Emcee/Producer Jimmy Davis aka T8PES and follows nearly a year of planning and preparation. The show aims to dig deep into what it means to be a creative and professional in the business of music, discussing all aspects of the industry as well as charting the career journey of each guest.The Art & Business of Music Podcast is broadcast on Brum Radio every fortnight and available to stream via all podcast platforms.Follow T8pes on Twitter @t8pesmusic
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T8PES talks to Meldra Guza
T8PES sits down with Songwriter and Production Company director Meldra Guza. Meldra has a wealth of experience in the music business having become a household name in her native Latvia aged 15. She lived and worked in LA for some time having many of her songs placed as SYNC music for TV whilst working with platinum selling producers & songwriters. As a session musician, she has performed alongside Cee Lo Green, Dappy, and most recently for Rod Stewart at The Brit Awards. Meldra now runs production company The SongLab with husband Jonny Amos and is an educator for BIMM.  The Art & Business of Music podcast is the brainchild of Emcee/Producer Jimmy Davis aka T8PES and follows nearly a year of planning and preparation. The show aims to dig deep into what it means to be a creative and professional in the business of music, discussing all aspects of the industry as well as charting the career journey of each guest.The Art & Business of Music Podcast is broadcast on Brum Radio every fortnight and available to stream via all podcast platforms.Follow T8pes on Twitter @t8pesmusic
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T8PES sits down with West Midlands broadcasting legend Adrian Goldberg.
The Art & Business of Music podcast is the brainchild of Emcee/Producer Jimmy Davis aka T8PES and follows nearly a year of planning and preparation. The show aims to dig deep into what it means to be a creative and professional in the business of music, discussing all aspects of the industry as well as charting the career journey of each guest.The Art & Business of Music Podcast is broadcast on Brum Radio every fortnight and available to stream via all podcast platforms.Follow T8pes on Twitter @t8pesmusic
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T8PES sits down with MOBO award winning Hip Hop Artist Funky DL
T8PES sits down with MOBO award-winning Hip Hop Artist Funky DL. Regarded as one of the most prolific and significant MC's and Producers to come out of the UK, Funky DL is globally known for consistently delivering bodies of work that display his musical and lyrical finesse. We discuss supporting Eminem & Dr Dre at their legendary Brixton Academy show, becoming proficient in his Uncle's studio as a teenager and what Nas said to him when they met. The Art & Business of Music podcast is the brainchild of Emcee/Producer Jimmy Davis aka T8PES and follows nearly a year of planning and preparation. The show aims to dig deep into what it means to be a creative and professional in the business of music, discussing all aspects of the industry as well as charting the career journey of each guest.The Art & Business of Music Podcast is broadcast on Brum Radio every fortnight and available to stream via all podcast platforms.Follow T8pes on Twitter @t8pesmusic
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T8PES talks to emcee and first lady of British dancehall STUSH
T8PES sits down with female emcee and first lady of British dancehall STUSH. Bursting onto the scene in 2002 when she featured on UKG anthem 'dollar sign', Stush is widely revered as one of the most talented female emcees the country has ever seen. In this episode we discuss graduating from Brit school, collaborating with Sticky in the kitchen of a rave DJ legend, touring the world with Groove Armada, and how the music industry always has its highs and lows. The Art & Business of Music podcast is the brainchild of Emcee/Producer Jimmy Davis aka T8PES and follows nearly a year of planning and preparation. The show aims to dig deep into what it means to be a creative and professional in the business of music, discussing all aspects of the industry as well as charting the career journey of each guest.The Art & Business of Music Podcast is broadcast on Brum Radio every fortnight and available to stream via all podcast platforms.Follow T8pes on Twitter @t8pesmusicFollow STUSH on Twitter @Stush_UK
Jimmy Davis, aka T8PES will be digging deep into what it means to be a creative & professional in the business of music. Interviewing artists, musicians, managers, agents, music industry professionals and everyone in between to offer an insight into what a career in music looks like
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