Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback.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 his transformative roles—from the vibrant club scene to the joys of fatherhood with the arrival o

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback.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. As David adjusts to his new surroundings, his connections with industry icons and att

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback.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 us from chuckles over technology's quirks in podcasting to the profound depths of pers

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback.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 episode of Fortified 45s. Armed with a bucket list dreams and the wisdom gleaned fro

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback.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 the timeless melodies of Stevie Wonder, and consider the art of becoming someone else through the len

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback.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 an artist's life, embedded with the echoes of an Igbo heritage and the resilience of

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback.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 streets of London to the vibrant soul music scene, David Nathan, with his five-decade-long career, he brings a we

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback.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 intersections of identity and politics.But that's not all. We also delve into the pressing i

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback.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 nutritious bounty of lost gems and compiling them on many albums for major and independent record compani

Send us a text with your support, comments or feedback.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 SongChase The Devil - Max RomeoShaun's ChoicesDat - Pluto ShervingtonHeaven Help Us All - Stevie WonderDear Mama - 2PacNobody