<p>Today on the couch, we’re joined by someone whose story goes beyond music. A respected voice in UK rap for over 20 years, he’s starred in Top Boy and worked with Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen. He’s been through the criminal justice system and come out the other side, using his voice to reflect, rebuild, and speak the truth. Since returning, his consistency and talent have earned him the 2025 MOBO Award for Best Grime Act. This conversation isn’t just about bars or fame – it’s about accountability, growth, and what life really looks like after prison.</p><br><p>This podcast is also available as a video – just search <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@lifeafterprison" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Life After Prison</a> on YouTube.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Useful organisations:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Changing Tunes</strong> – Uses the power of music‑making to support people in prison, young offenders and those post‑release.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Key 4 Life</strong> – Work with young people at risk of offending or reoffending, using education, mentoring, and employment support to help them build positive futures.</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><strong>Contact us:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:podcasts@prison.radio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcasts@prison.radio</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>🖥️ Website: <a href="https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Life After Prison

Prison Radio Association

MOBO Award Winner Reflects On Prison and Future Plans - Scorcher

FEB 19, 202650 MIN
Life After Prison

MOBO Award Winner Reflects On Prison and Future Plans - Scorcher

FEB 19, 202650 MIN

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<p>Today on the couch, we’re joined by someone whose story goes beyond music. A respected voice in UK rap for over 20 years, he’s starred in Top Boy and worked with Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen. He’s been through the criminal justice system and come out the other side, using his voice to reflect, rebuild, and speak the truth. Since returning, his consistency and talent have earned him the 2025 MOBO Award for Best Grime Act. This conversation isn’t just about bars or fame – it’s about accountability, growth, and what life really looks like after prison.</p><br><p>This podcast is also available as a video – just search <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@lifeafterprison" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Life After Prison</a> on YouTube.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Useful organisations:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Changing Tunes</strong> – Uses the power of music‑making to support people in prison, young offenders and those post‑release.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Key 4 Life</strong> – Work with young people at risk of offending or reoffending, using education, mentoring, and employment support to help them build positive futures.</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><strong>Contact us:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>🖥️ Website: <a href="https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>