Beyond The Beat – Exclusives
Beyond The Beat - Exclusives
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Beyond The Beat - Exclusives gives you an all-access pass to catch up on exclusive interviews from Ryan Reid’s weekly radio show, Beyond The Beat. Ryan goes deeper than the charts, uncovering the creative journeys and untold stories that shape the music we love. If you're looking for insider access and moments you won’t hear anywhere else, you’re in the right place.
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The podcast focuses on the challenges and experiences within the music industry, featuring episodes that explore themes such as sexism in the music scene, event promotion, and personal growth. For instance, the episode with Macy Mellor highlights the struggles female DJs face while breaking into a male-dominated field, whereas the discussion with Alfie covers insights into event promotion and building a creative brand.
Beyond The Beat – Exclusives gives you an all-access pass to catch up on exclusive interviews from Ryan Reid’s weekly radio show, Beyond The Beat. Ryan goes deeper than the charts, uncovering the creative journeys and untold stories that shape the music we love. If you’re looking for insider access and moments you won’t hear anywhere else, you’re in the right place.
In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Beat – Exclusives, host Ryan Reid sits down with Birmingham-based rapper Zachariah, a dynamic new voice in the UK music scene. From humble beginnings playing bass and drums in high school to performing original tracks live on stage, Zachariah shares the highs, lows, and laughs of his creative journey.
Zachariah shares his journey from making beats in his bedroom to studying music at the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM)
He discusses the inspiration behind some of his standout tracks, including “Find Out,” “Finesse My Heart,” “Matter of Opinion,” and “SOS,” offering insight into the stories and creative sparks behind each one.
The conversation also dives into the challenges of being an independent artist, from navigating self-promotion and performance nerves to handling tough crowds and the constant pressure to stay productive. Zachariah doesn’t shy away from real talk about overthinking and staying motivated.
He reflects on how collaboration, improvisation, and live performance are essential parts of his creative process, helping him stay connected to his music and his audience.
Zachariah also opens up about the artists who have influenced him, like J. Cole and Stormzy, and explains how he feeds off crowd energy during performances. He even reveals how his future project titles reflect his mindset, what begins as an opinion will eventually become fact.
Follow Xakariah on all socials @therealzachariah and stream his music now!
Listen to Zakariah on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1hNPbOUHdAuZq9QKFo5xKS
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