Ladders podcast is a raw, unfiltered journey through the come-up — hosted by Greatness Dex, Skepta’s right-hand and a respected figure in UK music, fashion and entertainment culture. Across eight episodes, Dex sits down with artists, creatives, hustlers, and visionaries who climbed from the ground up, one rung at a time. No industry gloss. No shortcuts. Just real conversations about resilience, risks, reinvention — "where they started, where they think they are and where they are going, and what it really takes to elevate.
Whether you’re building something from scratch or stuck figuring out your next move, Ladders is your blueprint for getting it by any means.
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Ladders podcast is a raw, unfiltered journey through the come-up — hosted by Greatness Dex, Skepta’s right-hand and a respected figure in UK music, fashion and entertainment culture. Across eight episodes, Dex sits down with artists, creatives, hustlers, and visionaries who climbed from the ground up, one rung at a time. No industry gloss. No shortcuts. Just real conversations about resilience, risks, reinvention — "where they started, where they think they are and where they are going, and what it really takes to elevate.
Whether you’re building something from scratch or stuck figuring out your next move, Ladders is your blueprint for getting it by any means.
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From the underground to the global stage.
From Chip to Nicki Minaj, the late Quincy, Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Rita Ora, P. Diddy, and Timbaland, Parker Ighile has built soundtracks for the culture.
A Grammy Award winner for his production with Rihanna, Parker’s journey is packed with stories that shaped modern music.
Time stamp :
0:40 - Finish the lyric game, including the stories behind songs such as "Oopsie Daisy", "What Now" etc,
07:17 - Producing for Rihanna
15:15 - How Parkers household influenced his creativiy
21:00 - How has Parkers fate carried him through his career?
26:24 - How Nicki Minaj helped Parker's journey
33:23 - The earliest song Parker remembers writing
35:00 - Witchcraft stories
37:00 - Rejection (the industry and relationships)
39:29 - Working with P Diddy
43:00 Going to Virginia to work with Timbaland
46:00 - Writing & Producing
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What’s one lesson from your own climb that keeps you moving forward?
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