Isatta Sheriff (Diggin’ The Crates Season 3 Episode 5)

In this episode, we meet Isatta Sheriff, a remarkable lyricist, DJ, lecturer, and podcaster, who has forged a career within music and continuously strived to expand the reach of hip-hop within her community.

Hailing from Stepney in London, her inspiring journey has seen her develop her own organization – Doctored Sound, supporting creatives in long-lasting ways, whilst remaining true to her core skill of lyricism.

The Find’s DTC podcast focuses on exploring the art, passion, and culture of hip-hop, and digging deeper into the passions, inspirations, and experiences of those involved in the scene’s rich culture, immersing you in their music. This season features artwork from Ross Mullins of Anchor Points and intro music by Herma Puma & Jabba The Kut.

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Music as heard in this episode:

Herma Puma & Jabba Tha Kut – DTC intro
Abstrakt Soundz – Mizuno Fire
Smiley Culture – Police Officer
De La Soul – Me, Myself and I (Produced by Prince Paul)
Fugees – Ready Or Not (Instrumental)
Tor Cesay – Strivin’ Harder f. Klashnekoff (DJ Mentat Remix)
Abstrakt Soundz – Coastline
Athletic Progression – Stepney Tale f. Isatta Sheriff
Tor – Urban Classic (live performance)
Tor Cesay – Strivn’ Harder (Produced by Show N Prove) (Instrumental)
Tor Cesay – Identity
Vice beats – Vibin
Tor Cesay – The Perch f. Phonte & Oddisee (Produced by Flying Lotus)
Flying Lotus – Between Friends (Instrumental)
Koralle – Laid Back f. Isatta Sheriff
The Roots – Act Too (Love Of My Life) (Instrumental)
Tor Cesay – XYZ (Produced by Rodney Rockerz)
Buon Anni – Spaghetti Western
Ty – Emotions f. Serena Leah
Isatta Sheriff – Crucial Conversations
Lord Apex – Spliff In The Morning (Instrumental)
Isatta Sheriff – Eery Alleys