Mark Strippel has shaped some of the biggest platforms in Asian and Black music over for the past 25 years.Hounslow-born Mark was responsible for seminal Asian movements including Panjabi Hit Squad, Maximum NRG, Bombay Jungle and Limelight. As the former Head of BBC 1Xtra responsible for Rap, Dancehall and R&B he signed a new generation of talents including Kenny Allstar, Tiffany Calver, Sir Spyro, Nadia Jae, Jeremiah Asiamah, Maya Jama, Big Zuu, The Receipts and more. The former broadcaster also signed a new generation of young Asian talent, including Harpz Kaur, Noreen Khan, Guz Khan, Yasser and Kandman & DJ Limelight.In a rare interview, we look deeply at the massive impact he has to the sound of the UK.In this Episode!00:01:15 Intro00:02:00 Mark’s Journey into Panjabi Music 00:08:42 Building a Pathway to Art 00:13:25 Poster Politics00:14:50 Underground00:17:00 Witnessing History00:19:00 Jazzy B & PMC00:22:30 London vs Midlands 00:28:53 Biggest Asian Acts No Media Policy 00:37:00 Underground & Panjabi Hit Squad & Intro to BBC00:50:00 Boiler Room Phase 1 & Nightclubs00:55:20 Head of BBC 1Xtra & Asian Network01:02:39 Leaving Panjabi Hit Squad01:06:50 No Regrets 01:10:55 Fire In The Booth & Visual Media01:19:00 Editorial Guidelines01:22:00 Launching Careers - Jay Sean 01:24:00 Stormy & J Hus01:25:30 Shah Rukh Khan01:28:40 The Music Industry Today 01:36:35 Graveney Gin01:40:50 Bhandwagons’& Much Much More!!!!!Bhandwagon Podcast Platform links https://linktr.ee/RickyBhandal (Link in Bio) @applepodcasts @spotifypodcasts @amazonmusicuk @gaanapodcasts @youtube (Video)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bhandwagon/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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