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Join Fé Oj and her two guests in a debate which sees them fight to win her vote. With topics ranging from music to politics, this podcast is due to get your emotions in motion.

Rappers Should Take Accountability for the Consequences of their Lyrics

Whether it's Future or Lil Pump rapping about drugs, or UK drillers rapping about trapping and cheffings. This music is often enjoyed in the charts... until there are negative consequences associated with these lifestyles and rappers then come under fire.

In the debut episode of The Motion, Ope and Waz of the hip-hop obsessed podcast Lost in Sauce join Fé Oj to argue this motion. Ope believes that rappers should be held accountable, whereas Waz thinks it is fans who should take individual accountability for the choices they make.

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Has Social Media Ruined The Sanctity of Moments?

Following the unfortunate and untimely death of Kobe Bryant, positive tributes flooded Instagram & Twitter, but unfortunately some negativity still managed to find its way in. There's also those that feel it necessary to record and publish vulnerable moments - be it intimate memories or acts of charity, such as giving to the homeless. Has the prevalence of social media ruined the sanctity of moments?

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Can You Be A Successful Black Capitalist Without Selling Out?

Following Diddy’s speech at the Grammy’s; a fellow artist Mase criticised the billionaire for preaching black empowerment by night but cheating Mase out of his masters. Jay Z’s annual brunch tends to spark conversation on the redistribution of wealth. Then there’s Monique’s constant calling out of her ’sister’ Oprah who the former feels wanted to work for free to please the producers of Precious. The topic of black capitalism is by no means an easy one - in this capital driven world, can one aspire to the top without ‘selling out’ along the way?

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Would Beyoncé Still Be Bey Without JAY Z?

Disclaimer: Beyoncé is objectively the greatest performer of all time, in her own right, and we do not take anything away from that in this debate. Instead, we enter a nuanced, passionate (!) conversation about the roles of nature, nurture and credit, through the lens of the artistry, legend and brand that is Beyoncé Knowles Carter. When did Beyoncé become Beyoncé to you? Do you think that point was inevitable for her, or has having this established collaborator, friend and husband for all these years enabled this? Would Jay Z be Jay Z without Bey?

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Tobey Maguire vs Tom Holland - Who is your Spider-Man?

The Spider-Man story is one that is loved amongst comic book and film fans alike, which has seen many interpretations. These interpretations have naturally sparked arguments across different generations about who was the best. In this episode we focus on the "OG" Spiderman, Tobey Maguire, and the more recent, more modern, Tom Holland. Head-to-head, we compare them across character, villains, strength and plot.

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Unseen Bits from The Motion

Sometimes the passion of our guests and conversation is just too great for a typical episode! Please enjoy the very first episode of unseen bits from our episodes so far. Yet to listen to an episode? This is an insight into what we get up to and the varying depths our conversations reach. Including a short clip from an unreleased episode!

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Are Record Labels Outdated?

We often hear stories of young artists who feel cheated by their labels; from Megan Thee Stallion's recent dispute to ancient cases such as TLC or NSYNC. With today's digital revolution shifting the landscape of the industry, is there a need for an update for the traditional record labels? On the flip side, there's also the case of "independent" artists who aren't really independent. Would artists solely handling their own business negatively impact the creative output of the industry?

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Is Inequality an Inevitable Evil?

Recent global developments, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have highlighted the wealth disparity present in our society. People are starting to see, more than ever, an issue with the obscene wealth held by the world's top percent. However, is inequality a necessary... or even an inevitable evil? Do we need to push down the top to raise the bottom?

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Does the C in Creative stand for Copycat?

We often see creatives accuse others of copying their ideas. Whether boutique designers, such as House of CB or KAI collective, calling out larger brands or... Soulja Boy accusing Ariana Grande. Are ideas bound by our universe and must be recycled to survive? Or, is this constant ‘copying’ limiting the world of true authentic creativity?

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Trivial, Tricky and Time-Sensitive Debates

For the tenth episode of The Motion, Fé Oj flips the switch and takes on the challenge of six trivial, tricky and time-sensitive debates to see if she can change the mind of her guests. Featuring: Is refusing to date shorter men anti-feminist? Is a hot dog a sandwich? Should it be socially unacceptable to ghost? Who was right in Kim and Kourtney’s brawl? Is telling white lie ever just? Can fast fashion ever be sustainable?

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