In this episode of Mixtape of My Life, I interview singer-songwriter William Bishop, who shares insights into his musical journey, influences, and the evolution of his music. From his classical training to exploring various genres, Bishop discusses how travel and cultural experiences have shaped his songwriting. He also reflects on his favorite songs and artists, including Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, and emphasizes the importance of expressing genuine emotions through music.

His song selection is as follows;

Bob Dylan- Like A Rolling Stone

https://open.spotify.com/track/5Y8sV4VAdlDKlBJeYF401Y?si=9ecb112006714346

Leonard Cohen-Take This Waltz

https://open.spotify.com/track/08VXmUIkjhXkOOv1EtAeji?si=ee847382c45c4d44

Dire Straits- Romeo & Juliet

https://open.spotify.com/track/0PNt5WTw092eED0ru9SuIp?si=e65881dcd3714542

Johnny Cash-Give My Love To Rose

https://open.spotify.com/track/3Prk96Esj2yy7RHfseIWOG?si=a03856fef9fe4ad3

Meatloaf- Everything Louder Than Everything Else

https://open.spotify.com/track/13eUUBaOxzA1Xpw6LZZS96?si=c10c5c85574c4916

You can follow William Bishop on Spotify using the following link:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kZEr9lsH0f57fqofUiiUN?si=9zEK2azPSIWkTEAe13y6YQ

In this episode, listen to Ishtiaq, a singer/songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia, talk about how Akon's music stirred up a passion for music while growing up in Pakistan. He also shares his experience navigating cultural taboos around music in Pakistan and the backstory behind his single 'Golden Light'. Ishtiaq is also a music producer and has worked on fascinating projects with clients such as the BBC.

Visit https://Ish7iaq.com and https://Instagram.com/@ish7iaq to learn more about his music and body of work.

His song selection is listed below:

Akon-Right Now

https://open.spotify.com/track/5Ravsw8TmHN5wBiYPPYUFw?si=6d39479ccc5d4d71

Enrique Iglesias

https://open.spotify.com/track/1PAgmT6YqGhd6zT9kN9gIo?si=e17b2161cf274255

Eminem- Not Afraid

https://open.spotify.com/track/7Ie9W94M7OjPoZVV216Xus?si=01c8d53961bb4ce3

Ish7iaq - Running Out of Love

https://open.spotify.com/track/0KfLOSQJN5MfrINbU2PSY8?si=52eb48aebf034c5e

Ish7iaq - Golden Light

https://open.spotify.com/track/2AnLueflY8QopyWR6eC5rx?si=f10622035e4f4e82

In this episode, listen to Urmi Hossain talk about how Britney Spears' music evokes fond memories of high school and learning the English language. She talks about growing up in Italy, her fascination for American teen culture spurred by her love for the 'groundbreaking' TV series 'Laguna Beach,' and the heartbreaking story behind Giorgia's 'Gooche di Memoria.' Urmi is a self-published author and a finance professional who is a big proponent of women's empowerment and gender equality.

Her song selection is as follows:

Britney Spears - Lucky

https://open.spotify.com/track/2TTYIwTM2iLC1YOyHuhRMt?si=e8dafa0e5ec34901

Hilary Duff - Come Clean

https://open.spotify.com/track/2TTYIwTM2iLC1YOyHuhRMt?si=cb635e2751d94bea

Giorgia - Gooce di Memoria

https://open.spotify.com/track/1qGUCfrYav01b8sokQsL3T?si=a1b068ecaade4759

Several Artists -Bole Chudiyan

https://open.spotify.com/track/1uzkWkIaWaxzHJgJ4Fy5rO?si=0c7af17ccc214904

Avril Lavigne - I'm with you

https://open.spotify.com/track/1jlG3KJ3gdYmhfuySFfpO1?si=ff7183728eca47f8

Welcome to this episode of 'Mixtape of My Life'. In this episode, listen to Jude talk about his journey of self-discovery with Bob Marley's 'Redemption Song', the power of music to spark positive transformation, and his unique interpretation of Fela's classic, 'Water No Get Enemy.' Jude is a renowned writer, playwright and poet amongst other things. Jude Idada wrote and directed the Nigerian film 'Kofa' , winner of multiple awards at the Africa International Film Festival which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

His song selection;

Michael Jackson- Man in the mirror

https://open.spotify.com/track/2u2udGmop1z67EPpr91km7?si=8415ea326080419e

Bob Marley & The Wailers- Redemption song

https://open.spotify.com/track/7MKcM6TfaGKQVFfhstCbOw?si=9cd3c48634de405b

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti- Water no get enemy

https://open.spotify.com/track/2oWex6rYoQ7Bl2D9zG8d3F?si=eeda866673f44b47

Notorious B.I.G- Juicy

https://open.spotify.com/track/5ByAIlEEnxYdvpnezg7HTX?si=e8d8b45accbf40af

Simon & Garfunkel- Bridge over troubled waters

https://open.spotify.com/track/6l8EbYRtQMgKOyc1gcDHF9?si=1bab17df5e744160

This episode features Mide Britto, a professional engineer and brilliant sketch artist. Listen to him talk about the power of a praying mother, how the song 'Breathe' by Dunsin Oyekan moved him to tears, and how music has taught him to find joy even with imperfections.

His selection of songs are:

John Legend- All of me

https://open.spotify.com/track/3U4isOIWM3VvDubwSI3y7a?si=e57fa92ef3e347e6

Hozier- To Noise Making(Sing)

https://open.spotify.com/track/6dRjQxGUFZRY3ydat2JSu7?si=26f7ac48aa5147a8

Dunsin Oyekan- Breathe

https://open.spotify.com/track/2GBaCowYlscaEClL9bciuL?si=c3df8d84076a4970

Phil Collins- Son of man

https://open.spotify.com/track/1LhFadk0aWYczltTjIbFlI?si=bce9f2b1176b4ceb

Sam Smith- Pray

https://open.spotify.com/track/7DsX5K72fewVGb47qj7Tbg?si=decf6ae099fd4f53

In this episode, our guest Kunmi talks about the inspiration behind his artistry, his transformative experience with LL Cool J, and the undeniable 'deeply spiritual' bond that exists between mother and son.

Kunmi balances a successful career as an architect with his love for hip-hop. Watch Kunmi's latest creative 'twist' on Asake's 'Lonely At The Top' on https://youtu.be/L_zVG8kJrpY?si=ybED7Z3XQ4a8BbKy.

His selection of songs:

Asake - Lonely at the top

https://open.spotify.com/track/5ZtK8XAVnoaGdBXZWCEVCY?si=010c20004664465a

Tupac- Dear Mama

https://open.spotify.com/track/6tDxrq4FxEL2q15y37tXT9?si=b809c68e26f64d19

Coldplay- Viva la vida

https://open.spotify.com/track/4zOfy9kqJlG0ZXvcaSh4gv?si=022e852025084e9a

Seal - Love's Divine

https://open.spotify.com/track/1SyTqslGBzoe45hw3Ov0gp?si=bbe448e0968e47f9

LL Cool J- I need love

https://open.spotify.com/track/519xI1wfOAJvHeV9kFdXaV?si=63ab1df5b50349ec

In this episode, we hear James talk about early memories of music while growing up on a dairy farm, carrying on Christmas traditions with his young girls, and how ''love at first sight'' is real.

His selection of songs are:

They Might Be Giants- Birdhouse In Your Soul

https://open.spotify.com/track/6pmuu4qSz2WrtGkBjUfyuz?si=b3ba4dc3f7354edf

Ilan Eskeri, Andy Burows- Light The Night

https://open.spotify.com/track/1uhqcCyz5vVSJdQzcB4Wq1?si=06b51dcca26140bd

Stevie McCrorie- All I Want

https://open.spotify.com/track/5WKwfqq64YlzvsBzRpjuQb?si=f4a4d4f7373b4bd6

Matt Cardle- The First Time I Ever Saw your Face

https://open.spotify.com/track/5y7yaymkx1OhkLMb794WCG?si=763e02d3262e4328

Shane & Shane- I Will Wait For You(Psalm 130)

https://open.spotify.com/track/4FwOCO9W6aH5QSh7dix8ey?si=4d4a4e89c32849bb

This episode features Lai Shosanya on how music helped him cope with the death of a loved one, the powerful emotions evoked by Fantasia's music, and the constant comfort of God's faithfulness.

Lai owns a successful architectural firm, New Rayz Architects and can be contacted at www.newrayzarchitects.com

His song selection is as follows:

James Blunt- Monsters

https://open.spotify.com/track/4SykS8RWkF6eK6xeua7XLP?si=6bce8fb5d2a44eb5

Fantasia- Bittersweet

https://open.spotify.com/track/7lDO0HIPCt63UJj5b20Dft?si=2688792fe61d4a75

Lionel Richie- Hello

https://open.spotify.com/track/4GS0EW6DCkRHMOTpnFrUPR?si=7036815536c44c31

Jenn Johnson- Goodness of God

https://open.spotify.com/track/1hDgFA6aEFjbSxab5krJOx?si=0e70d155d5034395

Al Green- Everything's Gonna Be Alright

https://open.spotify.com/track/5EjEUW3OLWDcFR3JTnenIM?si=ff7ae93d0baa4e72

P-Square and Dave Scott- Bring It On

https://open.spotify.com/track/4h4Dg7Gvvsq7TCkN6WYBun?si=d062e55d6c2d4dc7

Fantasia- Collard Greens and Cornbread

https://open.spotify.com/track/7MFYcmfPkJ095X0Y5FF6ny?si=7f56ba47991845f4

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Listen to Femi Akande, a freelance Architect based in Melbourne, Australia, talk about the songs that have influenced his life- those special moments with his dad, his appreciation for pioneering artists like Tuface Idibia(2baba), and music's multi-layered messages.

With over two decades of industry experience, Femi's current focus is on residential domestic designs, specifically the redevelopment of existing structures. You can get in touch with Femi at femi@architectakande.com

His song selections are:

George Michael- Careless Whisper

https://open.spotify.com/track/5WDLRQ3VCdVrKw0njWe5E5?si=3031d384ee2a4e95

Atlantic Starr- Secret Lovers

https://open.spotify.com/track/7tgNM7iJ7QLOuTA4Dkp1Vz?si=1c22d7cc77fc41ae

Michael Jackson- Off the Wall

https://open.spotify.com/track/3zYpRGnnoegSpt3SguSo3W?si=6d8bb24063284f10

Tuface- Only Me

https://open.spotify.com/track/3CfjVXBuaco9qwbTab6sxG?si=b3236814e88c4365

Seal- Where there's Gold

https://open.spotify.com/track/7LO3szJa9td3ea8T0DyrTg?si=b249b5eaeaa34b0f

Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed this episode. Let me know what your thoughts are, or if anything we spoke of resonates with you. Also, don't forget to like, share and subscribe, as this helps reach new people. Ciao