{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#69: Melodownz \u2013 The Price of NZ Fame, Collabs With Denzel Curry and Untold Stories","description":"Melodownz has been on my guest hitlist since starting the show. From tagging in T\u0101maki to collaborating with Denzel Curry and Israel Adesanya, and launching a hot sauce brand, running Kava Corner interviewing some of NZ's biggest names, Melowdownz has never been one to&amp;nbsp; stay in his lane.&amp;nbsp; In this episode, we unpack his journey from growing up in Avondale by his solo Mum, the impact of losing close friends to violence and suicide, to the deep personal reflections that have shaped his work today and advice for young people.&amp;nbsp; We explore his early influences, mental health, youth mentoring, and the realities of life behind the music. We also talk about his highly anticipated new album, Melo &amp;amp; Bass, and what this next chapter means for him as both a creative and a man. A candid and powerful k\u014drero with one of Aotearoa\u2019s most thoughtful voices in hip hop. Please remember to hit subscribe, click follow or rate 5 stars, it helps the pod grow!&amp;nbsp; Moana Road (Use Discount Code BTS20 for 20% off!) \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/moanaroad.co.nz\/ Kaboose Media \u2013 https:\/\/www.kaboosemedia.co.nz\/ Noa Woolloff Insta \u2013 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/noawoolloff\/ Melowdonz Insta \u2013 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melowdownz\/ Beyond the Surface Insta \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/beyond_the_surfacenz\/   Beyond the Surface YouTube \u2013 https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@beyondthesurfacenz Spotify \u2013  https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/4ZArq1WSsV1pMID1dkHbBL?si=ae3f007dd7794cde &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Beyond the Surface","author_url":"https:\/\/beyondthesurface.libsyn.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37110760\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/190000150"}