35 Shocka: Men, Rap Music and Getting Sectioned

14 Aug

Shocka is a Tedx speaker and a talented music rap artist. Here we chat to him about his life and career.

Key points of the episode:

A close misunderstanding of football :)
How he grew up in a stigmatised area of London, and the tension between the police and the people that lived on the estate.
How he thought it was "normal"
How he used to want to be a footballer.
How much talent is in Tottenham, and the depth of the lyrics.
How pain births creativity - including in music.
How rap was "woken up" and birthed in him.
The twists and turns of his career story.
His difficulties with mental health on occasion.
How to get started in a practical sense with self love.
Forgiveness for self and others. Celebrating small wins.

Andrew Pain

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