The Bhandwagon Podcast - Mark Strippel #99
Mark Strippel has shaped some of the biggest platforms in Asian and Black music over for the past 25 years.
Hounslow-born Mark was responsible for seminal Asian movements including Panjabi Hit Squad, Maximum NRG, Bombay Jungle and Limelight.
As the former Head of BBC 1Xtra responsible for Rap, Dancehall and R&B he signed a new generation of talents including Kenny Allstar, Tiffany Calver, Sir Spyro, Nadia Jae, Jeremiah Asiamah, Maya Jama, Big Zuu, The Receipts and more.
The former broadcaster also signed a new generation of young Asian talent, including Harpz Kaur, Noreen Khan, Guz Khan, Yasser and Kandman & DJ Limelight.
In a rare interview, we look deeply at the massive impact he has to the sound of the UK.
In this Episode!
00:01:15 Intro
00:02:00 Mark’s Journey into Panjabi Music
00:08:42 Building a Pathway to Art
00:13:25 Poster Politics
00:14:50 Underground
00:17:00 Witnessing History
00:19:00 Jazzy B & PMC
00:22:30 London vs Midlands
00:28:53 Biggest Asian Acts No Media Policy
00:37:00 Underground & Panjabi Hit Squad & Intro to BBC
00:50:00 Boiler Room Phase 1 & Nightclubs
00:55:20 Head of BBC 1Xtra & Asian Network
01:02:39 Leaving Panjabi Hit Squad
01:06:50 No Regrets
01:10:55 Fire In The Booth & Visual Media
01:19:00 Editorial Guidelines
01:22:00 Launching Careers - Jay Sean
01:24:00 Stormy & J Hus
01:25:30 Shah Rukh Khan
01:28:40 The Music Industry Today
01:36:35 Graveney Gin
01:40:50 Bhandwagons’
& Much Much More!!!!!
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