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Lion City Rock

The Fast Colors, Chris Toh, Kevin Mathews

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How did Singapore's pop scene come about? Is there a difference between LionCityBoy and Lion City Kia? If you don't know, then you need the Lion City Rock podcast - the best podcast that looks at Singapore's pop music scene: past, present and future. Find out all about music made in Singapore as hosts Chris Toh and Kevin Mathews – and their special guests – plug into important Singapore music moments in this kopi tiam conversation. New episodes go up (or drop) every week. Don’t say bojio, ah!
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One small action is literally my life’s creed. It is embodied in every coaching lesson, life lesson, or accomplishment I’ve ever studied or been part of. This hit me while on a walk with a friend and I decided it had to be the name of my podcast moving forward. I’m excited to share stories, interviews, and life happenings that all came from one small action.
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Jean Seizure has been in the public eye as a child actor, but since has since become one of Singapore's notable singer-songwriters! 2023 has been quite the year for Jean - she recently capped of the year with an award for being one in the Top 5 "Rising 65" chart on Spotify (for the track 'Tell Me'), and she has been creating content for platforms l…
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When it comes to the Lion City's hip-hop scene, someone who's making a wave in recent years is ABANGSAPAU. He's one of the new breed of rappers that have inspired the young(er) generation of music fans in Singapore. In this special chat, he talks about his love for rap, and how one fateful gig changed his life forever. Kevin's and Chris' rant and r…
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