theBrainstorm
Arts & Culture Podcasts
No Plan, no introductions, just conversation. The Brainstorm is a podcast coming out of Kampala, Uganda. Every month we gather a handful of Kampala's many creative individuals from across a variety of industries to talk about whatever's on their mind right now. Inspiration, upcoming projects, why Masaka doesn't fuck with 103bpm - it gets random, and we like it that way. Check out the video version, along with our Live Creative Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-L8P1aoo3I0fpR5X9pjKw
Location:
Uganda
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
No Plan, no introductions, just conversation. The Brainstorm is a podcast coming out of Kampala, Uganda. Every month we gather a handful of Kampala's many creative individuals from across a variety of industries to talk about whatever's on their mind right now. Inspiration, upcoming projects, why Masaka doesn't fuck with 103bpm - it gets random, and we like it that way. Check out the video version, along with our Live Creative Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-L8P1aoo3I0fpR5X9pjKw
Twitter:
@thebrainstormug
Language:
English
Episodes
#011 - Denesi, Niwe Akeine & That Malcolm Guy
4/6/2022
In this episode of theBrainstorm, we sat down with Niwe Akeine, Denesi and That Malcolm Guy, representing themselves, Bantu Vibes and The Bodastage. They spoke about why owning what you make is important in the age we're living in, whether creativity should be all experience, and how it takes a village to manage an act.
Duration:00:47:20
#010 - EJUKU, That Malcolm Guy & Benjamin Wana
2/6/2022
In this episode of theBrainstorm we sat down with instrumentalist EJUKU, rapper That Malcolm Guy and producer Benjamin Wana to talk about musical experiences, past and present collaborations, and they shared a few stories about working together that many haven't heard before.
Duration:01:22:38
theBrainstorm Radio Show // 003 - ITSMDNYT
2/2/2022
theBrainstorm Radio Show Hosted by Wana & itsmdnyt.
In this episode, Wana and itsmdnyt sat down to talk about how gender plays a role in the Kampala music scene, their creative processes, and how they find some of the deeper cuts on their playlists.
For the full episode with the music, head over to soundcloud / mixcloud to enjoy the musical vibes.
https://www.mixcloud.com/theBrainstormradio/
https://soundcloud.com/thebrainstormradio
Duration:00:59:41
theBrainstorm Radio Show // 002 - Behind the show
11/15/2021
theBrainstorm Radio Show Hosted by Wana & Alim.
In this episode, Wana and Alim sit down and share some music that's been inspiring them recently, talk about the making of theBrainstorm, taking your time between work, the pressures of creative life, and share some music.
For the full episode with the music, head over to soundcloud / mixcloud to enjoy the musical vibes.
https://www.mixcloud.com/theBrainstormradio/
https://soundcloud.com/thebrainstormradio
Duration:01:02:33
theBrainstorm Radio Show // 001 - How do you get your music?
8/22/2021
Introducing thBrainstorm Radio Show, Hosted by Wana.
For the first episode of theBRS, That Malcolm Guy and Alim came through and had a chat about the evolution of music consumption. They also take over the music mix with a well rounded playlist!
For the full episode with the music, head over to soundcloud / mixcloud
https://soundcloud.com/thebrainstorm256
https://www.mixcloud.com/theBrainstormUg/thebrainstorm-radio-show-001/
Duration:00:45:54
#009 - HimKim, That Malcolm Guy & Benjamin Wana
5/10/2021
In this episode of theBrainstorm we sat down with HimKim, That Malcolm Guy and Benjamin Wana to talk about musical beginnings, why its sometimes important to keep your best ideas to yourself, and HimKim and Wana's early days in Kibuli. Near the end, HimKim gave us a little freestyle to let us know how to use Langwe properly.
Duration:00:56:55
#008 - iZAYA the Composer, That Malcolm Guy & Benjamin Wana - part 2 // theBrainstorm
3/16/2021
In the second part of theBrainstorm with Benjamin Wana, iZAYA the composer and That Malcolm Guy, we spoke about what its like to start out as a performer, whether the right drink can help, and the nature of history repeating itself.
Duration:00:37:27
#007 - iZAYA the Composer, That Malcolm Guy & Benjamin Wana - part 1 // theBrainstorm
3/8/2021
For this episode of theBrainstorm, Benjamin Wana sat down with iZAYA the composer and That Malcolm Guy to talk about awkward beginnings, what its like to release music right now, and just how convoluted genres have become.
Duration:00:31:51
#006 - Byg Ben Sukuya & Benjamin Wana // theBrainstorm
1/23/2021
For this episode of theBrainstorm, Byg Ben Sukuya sat down with Benjamin Wana to talk about what it means to be an artist during the times when your voice might not be what your fans need to hear, whether we have a role to play in politics, the things we do for the image, and Byg Bens upcoming album, Yvette.
Duration:00:54:04
#005 - Daniel and Ore Gbadebo Smith // theBrainstorm
1/6/2021
Following the their last exhibition (check that out here for more context: https://youtu.be/ZkQVJ_QuzWs), we sat down with the Daniel (Artist / Curator), and Ore (Designer / Curator), to talk about what their exhibition was about, what its like having the same face as someone, the right approach to privilege and a lot more. For recognition, Daniel begins the episode talking about Alim's dog, and Ore mentions "gate love'
Duration:00:41:41
#004 - Benjamin Wana, Nyara & Keya Nemesis // theBrainstorm
12/16/2020
For this episode of theBrainstorm, we sat down with a Music Producer (Benjamin Wana), a Singer / Songwriter / Dancer (Nyara) and a Rapper / Philosopher (Keya Nemesis) to see how their creative process' overlap, intertwine and differ in many ways.
Duration:00:41:51
#003 - Keya Nemesis and That Malcolm Guy // theBrainstorm
11/17/2020
Keya Nemesis (Recording Artist) and That Malcolm Guy (Film Maker, Recording Artist) sat down to split a bottle of Uganda Waragi with juice and have a conversation that went all over the place. They covered getting radio play in Uganda, what freedom means as an African, film making, wigs, birth rates and a lot more. Additional voices from Alim Karmali behind the camera, and Benjamin Wana on sound.
In order of how you hear them, the first voice is Alim talking about ideas being stolen,...
Duration:00:39:56
#002 - SLIKBACK, Benjamin Wana, Keya Nemesis & Alim Karmali // theBrainstorm
11/17/2020
In this session, SLIKBACK (Producer and DJ), Alim Karmali (Photographer / DP), Benjamin Wana (Music Producer, founder of Beat Fellaz) & Keya Nemesis (Recording Artist) had a conversation about what it means to represent where you came from, can you really feel Kenyan enough, experimentation in your craft and what it means to be East African from the rest of the worlds perspective. Plus Nemesis tells a little story about missing a train in Germany that changed everything.
Duration:05:41:57
#001 - Jamil Mugabi, Elle Bero and Benjamin Wana // theBrainstorm
11/17/2020
No Plan, No Introductions, Just Conversation
In the premiere episode of theBrainstorm, Jamil Mugabi ( screen writer ), Elle Bero ( recording artist ) and Benjamin Wana ( music producer / DJ ) sit down to have a chat about the Kampala music scene during the pandemic, getting thrown off stage, and why they do what they do.
In order of how you hear them - Jamil begins, followed by Elle mentioning comparisons, Wana speaks about firebase
Duration:01:14:38