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January 25, 2022 41 mins

From 'victim' to leader; rapper Shocka drops GEMS about how his mental hospital experience, lack of father figure and more built his character as a black man. We also discuss character building in the context of being that 'one black guy' in certain professions and industries. Pioneering ain't easy, but we have the power to be the change we want to see!


Follow Shocka on Instagram and Twitter @shocka_artist and find him on all music platforms: https://linktr.ee/shockauk.


**WATCH THE MENTAL ROOTS ANIMATION HERE**: https://nathananimation.weebly.com/mental-roots.html


Mental Roots premiere in BBC Four Intoducing Arts programme (UK only) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012j68.


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PODCAST SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalrootspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/MentalRootsPod1 Recording gear used: AKG Perception 120 XLR Microphone - https://amzn.to/2QZRcOWFocusrite Scarlett Solo Audio interface - https://amzn.to/3bgQK5v

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