SHOTGUN THE AUX PODCAST
Shotgun The Aux is a Hip Hop Podcast based in the UK. From boom bap to trap, Tom, Rob, Mick, Ellie and Ash discuss their passion for Hip Hop culture, tackling various rap related topics, and deep dive into their favourite artists and albums, whilst also interviewing some of the most exciting talent within the scene.
Shotgun The Aux also serves as a platform to promote new music for up and coming artists who want to get their music heard by likeminded heads out there. You can find Shotgun The Aux on all social media platforms.
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Episodes
109 episodes
THE GANG CHAT TO: JUGA-NAUT
In this episode, we're delighted to welcome back Notts legend, artist, chef, rapper, and all-around nice bloke - Juga-Naut. We delve into his latest album, "Bem II" (Easter eggs and all). Additionally, we discuss how being his authentic self on...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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1:24:31
THE GANG CHAT TO: KID ACNE
In today's episode, we have the multi-talented Kid Acne join us to discuss his latest album, "Hauntology Codes," a 10-track project produced by Spectacular Diagnostics. Kid Acne shares his perspective on the crucial role authenticity plays acro...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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1:50:12
THE GANG CHAT TO: JOKER STARR
On this episode, Joker Starr joins us to delve into the themes, influences and nuances of his latest album, Gawds Children (produced by DTY FT). We reflect on the battle scene, Joker’s artistic journey, challenging gigs, his live performances w...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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1:20:13
THE GANG CHAT TO: PIQUÉ ROSCOE, ROKZ BUNDY & MATT KUARTZ
On this episode and following the releases of “Lord of the North”, “MPC” and “Unruly”, we sit down with Manchester trio - Piqué Roscoe, Rokz Bundy and Matt Kuartz and chat about how they met, collaborating together, future plans and studio anti...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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1:25:04
THE GANG CHAT TO: REIGN MC AND SXNDSHRXW
On this episode we catch up with rapper/producer duo Reign MC and Sxndshrxw to chat about their banging debut album "The Black Paintings" inspired by Francisco Goya, supporting the Wu Tang Clan, features from The Game, dark subject matter among...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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1:25:48
THE GANG CHAT TO: MYLO STONE, WORMS ALI & DJ FRENIC
On this week’s episode we go from Bristol to California as Ellie is joined by Mylo Stone, Worms Ali and DJ Frenic to discuss their collaborative project The Shades Series. We delve into the true definition of collaboration, authentic ar...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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1:53:31
THE GANG DISCUSS: BIG DADDY KANE VS HIJACK, TOP BOY, PROBLEMATIC POLISH TALENT SHOWS...AND SPOIL THE WIRE (FEATURING BIG O)
In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable producer, Big O, hailing from the US. We dive into the world of his extraordinary new concept album, "In The Company Of Others," while also exploring hot topics in the hip hop zeitgeist. Join us a...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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2:16:22
THE GANG DISCUSS: DRUMLESS INSTRUMENTALS, ACTION BRONSON, EMINEM VS MELLE MEL, AND QUESTIONABLE BEHAVIOUR AT GIGS (WITH XANNY DYER)
In this episode, the gang is joined by rapper Xanny Dyer to debate drumless instrumentals, Action Bronson's Tiny Desk concert, questionable behaviour at gigs, Eminem vs Melle Mel and much more hip hop related chat.Follow our release rad...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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2:17:57
THE GANG CHAT TO: KING KASHMERE & ALECS DELARGE
Back to our interview antics on this episode as Rob and Ellie talk to potential aoty contenders King Kashmere and Alecs DeLarge. They discuss "The Album To End All Alien Abductions", UFO congress hearings, pigeon canons, the return ...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:25:28
THE GANG DISCUSS: BUSTA RHYMES AT THE BET AWARDS, KEITH MURRAY, SPACESHIPS AND BUNNY OUTFITS
Join hosts Rob and Ellie as they explore the Hip Hop zeitgeist in our latest episode, where they delve into Busta Rhymes' moving BET awards speech, a concerning TikTok video featuring Keith Murray, and the mind-bending collaboration of King Kas...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:05:28
THE GANG DISCUSS: AI, AND THE RISE OF CREATIVE BANKRUPTCY IN HIP HOP (ROB ALSO INSULTS EVERYONE)
Welcome to this week's episode of Shotgun The Aux. Brace yourself for a critical exploration of AI and algorithms in rap music. Join the gang as they skeptically dissect the pros and cons of surrendering rap to the realm of artificial intellige...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:33:39
THE GANG DISCUSS "REAL" RAP LYRICS, THE 50 GREATEST BEATS OF ALL TIME, & UNCLE MICK WATCHED A PORNO
Since the dawn of hip hop, the authenticity of an artist has always come in to question through their lyrics. Whether it be a depiction of their environment, or extra curricular activities that they may be involved in. But where do the lines bl...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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1:33:44
A FRESH START FOR THE PODCAST / UK RAPPERS ON ALCHEMIST BEATS
In this episode we reintroduce ourselves by talking about some of the artists and albums that got us into Hip Hop. We then get into a (much heated at times) debate about which UK rappers we think should link up with legendary producer The Alche...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:11:51
Chat with Nelson Dialect
On this episode we chat to Australian rapper Nelson Dialect about his Hip Hop journey, taking him from Adelaide to New York to the UK and signing with High Focus Record. Nelson's new EP "A SCENIC GLITCH" is out now on the usual pla...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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51:21
Chat with Jester Jacobs
On this episode (audio grab from IG Live) we caught up with stand up comedian and rap practitioner Joe "Jester" Jacobs to discuss comedy, horror films, cancel culture, and a healthy dose of rap music.Joe's new album "Moose Solutions" is...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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55:57
Chat with CMPND
On this episode, Rob catches up with Brighton rap collective CMPND to chat about their new album "Long Live The Court", live shows, inspiration and other madness. "Long Live The Court" out now on High Focus RecordsGuests: @...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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49:46
Chat with Juga-Naut
On this episode we are joined by one of the greatest rappers to grace these shores: Juga-Naut.We chat to Jugz about navigating around the industry as an independent artist, live shows, recent projects, influences, favourite rappers, com...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:22:07
Chat with Verb T
This week we caught up with UK Hip Hop legend Verb T to chat current projects, being back on tour, favourite non-hip hop artists, biggest inspirations, favourite hip hop albums, most slept on artists, the rolling stone top 200 hip hop albums li...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:45:51
SHOTGUN THE BARS ROUND 1 PREDICTIONS with CANADIAN DAD & C.FACTS
On our first episode of 2022, the gang discuss the qualifying round of the #SHOTGUNTHEBARS competition and give their predictions for round 1. Head over to our Instagram account @shotguntheaux to follow the action!This episode features ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:24:35
THE GREAT UK RAPPERS DEBATE Part 3 / NOT-SO-FESTIVE SPECIAL
In this episode we finally conclude on our joint top 4* UK rappers (there are 16 in total to avoid confusion). To add to the festive fun, head over to our Instagram @shotguntheaux to vote for your favourite in our head to head showdown. Oh and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:53:05
THE GREAT UK RAPPERS DEBATE Part 2
Welcome back to hell. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, go and do that...or don't bother. Nothing matters anymore. Part 3 coming soon...wait what?Shouts to Uncle Mick for editing this monstrosity.@shotguntheaux
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:53:36
THE GREAT UK RAPPERS DEBATE (aka OUR MOST HATED EPISODE) Part 1
AND WE'RE BACK! We recently asked you on Instagram to vote for who you think is the "greatest technical rapper from the UK". There was a very diverse response with many obvious choices, some not so obvious, and a few in between. Af...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:45:15
BLADE
On our latest episode we catch up with UK Hip Hop legend Blade.Hailing from Iran, Blade moved to New Cross, London at the tender age of 7. During his formative years in the capital he would discover Hip Hop and become one with the defin...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:37:58
OLD CHILDREN (KING KASHMERE, BOODA FRENCH, HPBLK)
On this episode we catch up with Kashmere, Booda French and HPBLK aka Old Children and break down their incredibly dope new EP "Push Start".Old Children is latest multi-headed beast alliance of hip-hop minds HPBLK (HYP...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:17:04
DETTWORK SOUTHEAST (BLAK TWANG) - SHOTGUN THE CLASSICS
Welcome to "Shotgun The Classics" where we revisit and breakdown some of our favourite underground Hip Hop albums.In this episode, we deep dive into "DettWork SouthEast" the debut full length album from UK Hip Hop legend
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:13:31