Longitude, Breaking Out Internationally & District Magazine Launch Party - #Mabcast 016

Welcome 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 to upcoming Irish acts. Though throughout the episode the point is made that Irish artists are still underrepresented and are given unfavourable time slots. Acts such as Nealo, Why-Axis and KneeCap in particular defied the odds and played to sizeable dedicated audiences.

The argument for an all Irish stage is presented and the conversation evolves into an examination on the growing dialogue around hip hop using the District Magazine launch party as the crutch. Many of the topics probes on the numerous panel discussions were again brought to life throughout the podcast.

As per all non guest episodes the boys critically review new tracks submitted to them and suggest new listens. One of the more insightful episodes that attempts to tackle the questions that haunt up and coming musicians – how to make a living.