Navigating Identity, Community, and the Transformative Power of Hip-HopAs we catch up with the remarkable Charlie Dark MBE, prepare to be inspired by tales of creativity, community, and cultural journeys. Charlie takes us through ...

Discover the raw and thrilling energy of 1974 New York through David's eyes. He recounts navigating the city's initial grit and discovering its vibrant opportunities, including an unforgettable Aretha Franklin concert at Radio City Music Hall. ...

Something is electrifying about the click of a camera shutter capturing a moment in time, and no one knows that better than Normski, the man behind the lens in the golden age of UK hip-hop. My conversation with this photographic maestro takes u...

When the clock strikes midnight on your 39th birthday, it’s not just another year ticked off; it’s a heralding in of a new era, brimming with opportunities just waiting to be seized. And that's precisely the vibe Leenanne Adu brings to this epi...

It's February 2024. As I stroll under the rare azure canopy of London,  I'm here to share the enlightening continuation of my dialogue with Cyril Nri. We dive into a reflective journey through New York's storied streets, muse on th...

As the new year unfolds, I invite you to wrap yourself in the comfort of shared stories and profound insights with our guest, the profoundly talented Cyril Nri. His journey through stage, screen, and voice acting reveals the textured layers of ...

The Soulful Journey of David Nathan: Legacy and InfluenceJoin us on a soulful journey as we engage in a heartfelt conversation with the British Ambassador of Soul, Mr. David Nathan, fondly known as Uncle D. From the s...

Join me,  along with my special guest, Zak Polanski, the Deputy Leader of the Green Party, as we have a heart-to-heart conversation; we unlock the stories behind Zak's surname changes, our shared nightclub experiences, and the intriguing i...

Pierre is in conversation with one of the most exciting and influential  DJs of the 90s, Martin Green.  Martin founded the club Smashing, the epicentre of the 90's Britpop scene.Martin is an avid music collector, unearthing a ...

Pierre is joined by the actor Shaun Parkes. They discuss growing up together,  faith,  and his role in the film Human Traffic. All of this is fuelled by a few glasses of champagne. Things get bubbly!!Intro Song

Pierre is joined by  Horse Meat Disco DJ Luke Howard to discuss DJ life our relationship with music and our early musical discoveries in our formative years. Also the emergence of Horse Meat Disco and the future.Intro Song

Pierre talks with the  British author, keynote speaker and IT Director in the Home Office  Nurjahan Khatun.Nujahan talks about early home life, homelessness, and re-invention.  She shares the songs that gave her strength t...

Part 2  of the conversation with the BBC foreign correspondent Lebo Diseko.Lebo talks about her harrowing experience, being locked in the Capitol Building for her safety during the 2021 insurrection in Washington, and her love for S...

Mista Pierre thIs in conversation with the BBC foreign correspondent Lebo Diseko.Lebo talks about her formative years in Oxford, being a child of political exiles, and the influence of Jazz in South Africa.Podcast artwork by John ...

Mista Pierre talks with the  British singer,  essayist, and art historian David McAlmontDavid talks about his childhood and his formative years in Guyana. He discusses fame and self-reinvention., as well as some music that has ...

Pierre talks with British author, podcaster and musician  Musa Okwonga.Musa talks about his move to Berlin. He shares songs that give him strength and make him feel brave. He also discusses navigating queer identities and how he kee...

Summary of the upcoming Podcasts from the Fortified 45 series.Hosts: Mista PierreProducer: Mista Pierre