THE GAME IS RIGGED. Feat Ms Banks, D Double E, Cristale, Imrhan & Namesbliss

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In this episode @cristaleyy D Double E, @MsBanks @Namesbliss and @Iamimrhan talk truth about sharing shine, high standards and owning space in a male-dominated rap game.

Introducing ‘REPRESENT’ UK rap heavyweights in unfiltered conversation; from rap culture to religion, misogyny and violence.

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CHAPTERS:
01:00 - Representing Jamaica
D Double E and Cristale relive Culture Clash moments and island pride.
03:00 - Culture Clash “Spice killed it”
D Double E raps lyrical about Spices victory at Culture Clash
05:00 - Big Sister Energy vs Competition
Ms Banks and Cristale get candid on mentorship and generational love.
07:00 - Stage Nerves & Performance Pressure
The group open up about anxiety, crowd energy, and staying composed on stage.
09:00 - What Real Confidence looks like
Are Female artists really backing each other?
12:00 - Catty Culture
A deep dive into insecurities, and the real reasons some artists don’t connect.
14:00 - “Everyone and their mother, was telling me that I shouldn't do that”
Cristale shares the backlash before her breakout moment.
16:00 - In a Male Dominated Field - What does Female Empowerment Look Like?
Banks defines female empowerment beyond hashtags and surface-level talk.
18:00 - Neeky Love
Why showing love still feels Neeky — and how we fix that.
20:00 - Honest Praise
Namesbliss challenges the idea of overhyping mediocre talent.
22:00 - Sex Sells & Industry Pressure
Imrhan shares his perspective.
25:00 - “You Never Left”
Banks and Cristale reflect on staying true while navigating perception.
27:00 - Double Standards
What gets praised — and who gets overlooked — in UK rap.
30:00 - The Power of Showing Up
Final thoughts on support, legacy, and why love in the scene still matters.

CREDITS:
Director of Photography: Carl Matthews
Series Director: Matt Sojole
Producers: Jernice Easthope
Talent Producer: Katie Lyons
Consultant Producer: Luke "Still Shadey" Peters
Senior Producer: Sophie Binyon
Series Producer: Bec Gourlay
Developed By: Sally Ogden
Development Researcher: Mohamed Hussein
1st AC: Connor Hutton
2nd AC: Oliver Churum
Camera Operators: James Ward, Javan Foster, Kadir Gold, Stevie Amoh
Gaffer: Chad Morris
Sound Recordist: Patrizio Tamborriello
Makeup Artist: Noemie Adebiyi
Production Designer: Clodagh Farrelly
Art Director: Poppy Elwes
Photographer: Kadir Gold
Location Assistants: Shanai Dunglinson, Ruben Landim
Editor: Tom Stone
Colourist: Carl Matthews
Post Production Sound: James Hynes
Graphics: Isabella Walker
Executive Producers: James Walker, Femi Oyeniran
With Thanks to: St Cuthbert's Church Earls Court, Sata Studios, Soundcatchers
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