Take Flight
Take Flight features candid, in-depth conversations with pivotal figures shaping Australian hip-hop as it grows into a global proposition. Hosted by Hadyn Wings, the show speaks with both the artists taking centre stage and the behind-the-scenes people connecting the scene. It documents an unprecedented era for Australian hip-hop through informative and personal discussions. Partnership enquiries can be sent to wings@takeflightau.com.
Episodes
Taktix on Sky Sessions Freestyle THE STORY / Will Singe Collab / Forming New Wave / The Rap Journey So Far
Taktix joined Wings in studio for the first time since his Sky Sessions and speaks on the story behind the iconic Freestyle, Meeting and then collaborating with Will Singe, His journey so far through the rap world, Performing at festivals & a whole lot more!
B Wise on Australia's Biggest Rap Link Up / Resilient Ones Album / Growing Up In South West Sydney / Onefour Collab / Afro Australia Rap Breakthrough & More!
B Wise sits down with Wings and speaks on creating one of Australia's biggest rap link ups / Resilient Ones Album / Growing up in South West Sydney / What it's going to take for Afro Australian rappers to break through, collabing with ONEFOUR & more!
Jonny Chopps on The Kid Laroi Co Sign / Dave Arena Show Pop Out / Eating Boogers & Cognac For Christmas
Jonny Chopps joins Wings to celebrate his Catalyst EP release and speaks on The Kid Laroi Co Sign / Dave Arena Show Pop Out / Eating Boogers / Cognac For Christmas & a whooooole lot more!
Nerve on Sexy Back Cover / Graduating Uni / UK Rapper Links / Russian Fans & Viral YOU Reel
Nerve joined Wings to celebrate the release of his brand new album 'Growing Pains' and spoke on his Sexy Back Cover / Graduating Uni / UK Rapper Links / Russian Fans / Viral YOU Reel and a whoooole lot more!
Miss Kaninna on her Sky Sessions Freestyle Impact / Industry Plant Allegations / Global Tour & Blackprint The Mixtape
Miss Kaninna sits down with Wings to celebrate her new Blackprint Mixtape & speaks on her Sky Sessions Freestyle Impact / Industry Plant Allegations / Global Tour & a whole lot more!
Lisi on his Fitness Journey / Sky Sessions Freestyle Recap / Leaving Goodna & Following Faith
Lisi sits down with Wings almost 5 years on since their first chat and speak on his Fitness Journey / Sky Sessions Freestyle Recap / Leaving Goodna & Following Faith
Ivan Ooze on Yung Cook God vs Eric Andre / Signing An Egg / Writing K-Pop Records / Meeting Gordon Ramsey & More
Ivan Ooze sits with Wings ahead of his debut album release and speaks on Yung Cook God vs Eric Andre / Signing An Egg / Writing K-Pop Records / Meeting Gordon Ramsey & More!
Hooligan Hefs on 67 Meme / Rolling Loud Florida / Sixth Sense Album / Raptor Squads Favourite Song / First Job & More
Hooligan Hefs sits down with Wings to celebrate his debut album release & speaks on the 67 Meme / Rolling Loud Florida / Sixth Sense Album / Raptor Squads Favourite Song / First Job & More
CV on For The Streets Album / Dubai Love / Coi Leray & Active Lyrics / Melbourne Beginnings
CV sits down with Wings to celebrate the release of his debut album and speaks For The Streets Album / Dubai Love / Coi Leray & Active Lyrics / Melbourne Beginnings & more!
Lazy J on Getting Stabbed In The Heart / Working With ROPS1 & Hooligan Hefs & Going From Artist to Label Owner
Lazy J aka Jelal Edmonds sits down with Wings and speaks on his early music journey / Getting stabbed in the heart in Kings Cross / Transitioning from artist to Manager & New Levels label owner / Working with Rops1, CV, Joel Fletcher, Hooligan Hefs & a whole lot more!
Honestav on Australian MGK Tour / ‘How I Got My Name’ & ‘Overdose’ BTS / Reliving Trauma
Honestav joins Wings all the way from the USA - fresh off his Australian arena tour with MGK & speaks on growing up in his small hometown, positive & negative fan experiences, his hit record 'I'd Rather Overdose', linking with Bankrol Hayden & Modsun, the industry trying to direct his sound and a whoooole lot more!
MGK on Australian Lost Americana Tour / Dingo Tribute / Fix Ur Face / EST / Rap Album
MGK met with Wings of Take Flight backstage at his Qudos Bank Arena show in Sydney Australia for his Lost Americana tour & spoke on his Dingo tribute at a sold out Rod Laver Arena / his long lasting friendship with SlimXX, RookXX and his EST family / his excitement for his upcoming rap album and collab with Fred Durst & more!
Elijah Yo on Pull Up ft Hooks / Producing Westcoast Party / Moving To The UK / Seeing West Sydney Shine
Elijah Yo sits down with Wings & speaks on linking with Hooks for his area classic ‘Pull Up’ / first meeting MRVZ & Biggs of Yellowline / moving to the UK / seeing Western Sydney shine & a whole lot more!
Are Australian Rap Festivals Cursed? Rolling Loud Cancelled!
Just 1 week out from kicking off Rolling Loud Australia has been completely cancelled after disputes between the RL team & the Australian promoter who held the license for it down under. Rolling Loud joins a long list of failed Australian rap festivals & at this point we want to know what needs to be done to actually see a successful one held!
Greeley on Battle Rap Melbourne Event / Spanians Impact / Community Involvement / The Pendulum
Greeley sits down with Wings this week & speaks on his latest Melbourne battle rap event that saw Kerser, Dunn D & Manaz on hosting duties / Spanians impact on his current journey / The importance of community / His latest EP ‘The Pendulum’ / The massive battle rap event incoming next & a whole lot more!
Cult Shotta on Island Rescue / Lonely Souljaz / Meeting Fat Nick & Bam Margera
Cult Shotta joins Wings to celebrate the Lonely Souljaz Album release and speaks on getting stuck on an island / Making a song with Bam Margera / Importance of linking with Fat Nick / Thailand & USA stories / The size of YNG Martyr & more!
Quillan Salkilld on UFC Debut Of The Year / Moustache Inspiration / Jack Jenkins Comparison / UFC325 vs Mullarkey / Skating & AFL Journey
Quillan Salkilld joins Wings ahead of UFC325 and speaks on 2025 debut of the year honours / How skating helped him in the fight world / Why he decided to grow his already iconic moustache / His go-to bakery purchase & a whole lot more!
Lance Savali on Chris Brown Friendship / Creating Devotion / N3on & Onefour Stream / Samoan & NZ Pride
Lance Savali joins Wings fresh off his live stream with N3ON & Onefour & speaks on his Chris Brown Friendship / Creating Devotion / Samoan & NZ Pride and more!
Rops1 on Skux Friendship / Making of Trapsta / Internet Hate & Trolls / Trench Kid Album
Rops1 joined Wings ahead of the release of his latest album 'Trench Kid' and spoke on his friendship with Skux / Making of his 2025 hit Trapsta / his new found internet haters and a whole lot more!
4orttune on Charlie Sheen / FF News Room Documentary / Private School / Cult Shotta & Lil Golo & More
4orttune joins Wings to speak about his recent motion including the release of his first documentary & feature on Australian TV.
The 046 on ONEFOUR tour / Legacy In Motion / New Zealand / Barkaa & Say True God Collabs
The 046 join Wings in the Take Flight studio to celebrate the release of their new album LEGACY IN MOTION.
M Huncho on Australian Fans / Proper Streetwear / Nokia 3310 Vest /. U2OPIA / Fatherhood / Northwest London
M Huncho joins Wings for a sit-down interview at THE W, SYDNEY after his second Australian tour | Ep 66
Jimmy Nice x Take Flight | Ep 65
Jimmy Nice speak's on his latest releases / Spit Syndicate’s top moments / Getting kidnapped / Early Geedup collaborations / Life as a father & a whole lot more game!
Yung Manie x Take Flight | Ep 64
Yung Manie joins us at Take Flight to speak on passing on an NRL contract to chase the Australian rap world hustle & a whole lot more!
Hilltop Hoods x Take Flight | Ep 63
Hilltop Hoods sat down for a chat with Wings ahead of the release of their first album in 6 years 'Fall From The Light'
ONEFOUR x Take Flight | Ep 62
Onefour sat down with us for the first time ahead of the release of their debut album..
Say True God? x Take Flight | Ep 61
Say True God? joins us at Take Flight & speaks on his up-bringing / hit record 'Wicked' / Our latest Flip The Switch collab / his weight loss journey / linking with Lisi & so much more!
Chillinit x Take Flight | Ep 60
Chillinit returns to Take Flight for his 3rd chat & speaks on shaving his head bald last time / The Green Room mixtape / What brought back his rap hunger / Why the gym is so important & so much more!
Songer x Take Flight | Ep 59
Songer returns to the Take Flight studio & speaks on his friendship with Nerve / the success of his hit ‘Toxic’ remix / touring Australia with Dizzee Rascal / what he has in store for his next album & a whooooole lot more!
Bliss n Eso x Take Flight | Ep 58
Bliss n Eso join us in the Take Flight studio and speak on their new album ‘The Moon (The Light Side)’ / How they used to record & release music 20 years ago / Collab stories with Nas & Xzibit / Crazy tour stories / Their love of Hip-Hop & a whoooole lot more.
Lil Golo x Take Flight | Ep 57
Lil Golo joins us on Take Flight & speaks on GOLO vs DUCT TAPE / linking with Jaden Laing / making music with Bam Margera / racing a Melbourne tram / his WILD future plans & so much more..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
G-Eazy x Take Flight | Ep 56
We sat down with G-Eazy before his massive Sydney show & spoke on it being a decade since his first Australian tour / 10 years since his hit album ‘When It’s Dark Out / his incoming album ‘Helium’ / his proudest moments over the years linking with Australia’s Tristan Edouard & SO much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
That Kid Kearve x Take Flight | Ep 55
That Kid Kearve x Take Flight Interview! Join us to celebrate the release of Kearve’s brand new album with an in depth chat about what has gone down over the last couple of years since we last spoke!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ghetts x Take Flight | Ep 51
Ghetts x Take Flight Interview!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Planet Vegeta x Take Flight | Ep 54
Planet Vegeta x Take Flight Interview!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fortay x Take Flight | Ep 52
Fortay x Take Flight Interview!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fat Nick x Take Flight | Ep 53
Fat Nick x Take Flight Interview!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Goobsy x Take Flight | Ep 50
Goobsy x Take Flight Interview!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Abra Cadabra x Take Flight | Ep 49
Abra Cadabra x Take Flight Interview!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jessie Reyez x Take Flight | Ep 47
Jessie Reyez speaks on her first Australian tour / her latest collabs with Lil Wayne & Big Sean / her ridiculous release promo work rate / what she got up to outside of her shows down under & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nemzzz x Take Flight | Ep 46
Nemzzz speaks on Drake co-signs / linking with A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie in the USA / Australian fan encounters / Jamaican food tips / becoming the face of Manchester United’s 24-25 kit / his next single & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nokz x Take Flight | Ep 45
Nokz speaks on putting family first / behind the scenes stories of his biggest records / spreading autism awareness / getting stuck in an elevator in NZ / which rappers he’d pick for his state of origin team & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headie One x Take Flight | Ep 43
Headie One speaks on how it feels to finally arrive down under / Hearing Australian drill for the first time / what he expected to see when he arrived / focussing on having more of a positive mindset & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Skux x Take Flight | Ep 42
Skux speaks on the success of Throwaway Bars / dealing with internet backlash / receiving advice from Kerser / using IG live to gain a following with ‘Hoods Got Talent’ & a whoooole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ay Huncho x Take Flight | Ep 41
Ay Huncho joins us this week for his first interview since being granted bail and speaks on the past 6 months / linking with UK rap heavyweights / A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie rallying for his freedom / massive unreleased collab records & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 046 x Take Flight | Ep 40
The 046 speak on punching on in high school / the finest feasts in the south west / touring Australia / their love for New Zealand / Kerser co-signs / staying consistent & a whooooole lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indigomerkaba x Take Flight | Ep 39
Indigomerkaba speaks on growing up in Adelaide / his battle with & overcoming addiction / going on a 30 date tour for the first time / his love for hip-hop culture / navigating rap politics / his incoming album & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lilbubblegum x Take Flight | Ep 38
Lilbubblegum speaks on growing up in Auckland / referring to his fans as ‘Virgins’ / recording his hit song AF1 on supermarket headphones / collabs with Yung Gravy & Rico Nasty / gaining a large USA underground following & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mistah Cee x Take Flight | Ep 37
Mistah Cee speaks on growing up in Maroubra / the best & worst parts of being a DJ / his time on national radio / taking a ‘TikTok course’ / discovering the local hip-hop & rap scene / his just released, Area Made mixtape & a whoooole lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
E.T of The 046 x Take Flight | Ep 36
E.T speaks on growing up in Claymore / Getting raided as a 16 year old kid / How The 046 was originally formed / Wild behind the scenes music video stories & a wholeeee lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Moses x Take Flight | Ep 35
Moses speaks on the artists that introduced him to Aus rap / his goal tour lineup / bringing an element of fun to his music / first link ups with Taktix & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talakai x Take Flight | Ep 34
Talakai speaks on growing up in Newcastle / the Get Bodied series & the possibility of a Get Bodied festival return / losing friends to mental health problems / taking breaks from music releases and a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Riley P x Tale Flight | Ep 33
Riley P speaks on growing up in Darwin / the youth treating ankle monitors like trophies / linking with Spanian for ‘Into the hood’ / The passing of Palmo Stingah / Kerser’s inspiration on himself / Winning our Fly 16 comp & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kobie Dee x Take Flight | Ep 32
Kobie Dee speaks on opening his own studio in Maroubra / Overcoming addiction for his family / His latest single ‘Statistic’ & incoming EP / The early success of ‘Jody’ / Being boxed in as a First Nations artist & a whooooole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
YNG Martyr x Take Flight | Ep 31
YNG Martyr speaks on having a gun pulled on him in Los Angeles / Turning life negatives into positives for his music / An almost unbelievable acid experience / Why he raps about the IRS instead of the ATO & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nter x Take Flight | Ep 30
Nter speaks on the effect rap beef & diss tracks have had on Australian hip-hop / his mothers passing & the impact it had on him at an early age / Changes he’s witnessed in the rap game / The impact of Sydney Serchaz / His run ins with Raptor squad & ALOT more.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allday x Take Flight | Ep 29
Allday speaks on 10 years of ‘Startup Cult’ / finding his passion for rap again / his new single & album / getting stranded in the snow with Tkay Maizda / giving Wings his first beer & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shely210 x Take Flight | Ep 28
Shely210 speaks on becoming a father / the ruckus his Riverwood boys cause on music video sets / his dream Juicy Fest lineup / BTS stories from ‘Taking The Piss’ & ‘Cooking’ and a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nooky x Take Flight | Ep 27
Nooky speaks on his involvement in Sydney’s NYE fireworks / Bringing Onefour to Nowra / Performing with The Wiggles / Transitioning from artist to community leader / Which WWE wrestler he wants to collab with & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bizzy Bone x Take Flight | Ep 26
Hadyn Wings sat down backstage at Juicy Fest with Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & spoke on the impact of Bone Thugs / Having a street named after them / touring with his son / Easy E’s support / Missed collaboration opportunities & a whole lot more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big Moments of 2023 in Australian Hip-Hop / Rap & RnB | Ep 25
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Earthgang x Take Flight | Ep 24
Earthgang joins Wings live in the studio for an interview during their Australian tour alongside Genesis Owusu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Day1 x Take Flight | Ep 23
Day 1 speaks on the success of his debut single ‘BOSS’ / What he learnt while travelling / Inspiring the youth / The importance of supporting Australian brands / Hustling throughout Europe & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Haan x Take Flight | Ep 22
Haan joins us on the Take Flight podcast this week & speaks on relocating to the USA / first links with Lil Bibby & the Grade A team / lessons he learnt from Juice WRLD / transitioning from DJ to producer / working on hit record ‘Stay’ & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shadow x Take Flight | Ep 21
Shadow joins us on the Take Flight podcast this week & speaks on Perth slang / Paying homage to the Hilltop Hoods / Australian drill / Stabbings / Get Bodied tour & a whoooole lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unknown T x Take Flight | Ep 20
Unknown T joins us on the Take Flight podcast this week & speaks on his new single ft Digga D & their time together in prison / navigating through police pressure on Drill rap / Unknown T fan Tattoo’s / Drake’s contribution to the UK rap scene / getting a co-sign from UK artist Giggs & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nerve x Take Flight | Ep 19
Nerve joins us on the Take Flight podcast this week & speaks on his global one-take series / misconceptions about making it in the rap world / working extensively with Chillinit / getting kicked out of the a-league grand final & a whole lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ArrDee x Take Flight | Ep 18
ArrDee joins us on the Take Flight podcast this week & speaks on linking with Onefour & Chillinit / starting his own fried chicken company / the power of staying authentic / his first movie role / who he thinks is Australia’s next big star & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gucci Smoothie of StreetX x Take Flight | Ep 17
Gucci Smoothie of Street X joins us on the Take Flight podcast this week & speaks on Staying authentic / National expansion of StreetX stores / Internet controversies / Personal & business branding / Relationship with The Kid Laroi / The Perth scene / Collaboration BTS stories & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chillinit x Take Flight | Ep 16
Chillinit joins us on the Take Flight podcast this week & speaks on his incoming mixtape / sacrifices he’s made to reach this point in his career / business moves / why he took 2 years off releasing music / house robbery & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lisi x Take Flight | Ep 15
Lisi joins us on the Take Flight podcast this week & speaks on his time in Samoa and Motherland Festival, his newfound Middle Aged American women & taxi driver fanbase, performing with the QLD Symphony Orchestra, the growth in his music & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jake Paco Of Geedup x Take Flight | Ep 14
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Youngn Lipz x Take Flight | Ep 13
Youngn Lipz joins us on the Take Flight podcast for his first ever video interview & speaks on the explosion of ‘Misunderstood’, Growing up in south-west Sydney, Huge collabs in the bank, Family life, Burna Boy controversy & a whole lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Complete x Take Flight | EP 12
Complete joins us on the Take Flight podcast this week & speaks on his UK tour / Confronting fan conversations / His hit record ‘Jordan’ going viral / Panic disorders / Perth Hip-Hop / Starting his own label & a whole lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
JK-47 x Take Flight | Ep 11
JK-47 joins us on the Take Flight podcast this week (with a special appearance from Jay Orient) & speaks on why he originally postponed his incoming album / how he measures success / becoming a father / growing up in Tweed Heads & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
William Singe x Take Flight | Ep 10
Will Singe joins us on the Take Flight podcast this week & speaks on the process of recording a song in Te Reo Māori for the first time / what family means to him / commercial radio’s cold shoulder / his upcoming EP / fatherhood & a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
360 x Take Flight | Ep 9
360 joins us on the Take Flight podcast this week & speaks on his latest releases / overcoming a drug addiction / Rappertag 3? / His lifetime relationship with Pez / multiple controversies & a whole lot moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
That Kid Kearve x Take Flight | Ep 8
That Kid Kearve joins us on the Take Flight podcast this week & speaks on being diagnosed with bi-polar / why he’s never done an interview before / the extent of his gambling addiction / recording songs with his MacBook webcam & a whole lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rops1 x Take Flight | Ep 7
Rops1 joins us on the Take Flight podcast this week & speaks on his latest album / Growing up around drug use / Becoming a father / Opening up on his latest records / Kersers influence on his own music & a whole lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hauie Beast x Take Flight | Ep 6
Wings / 24Karat Kev & Hauie Beast answer YOUR questions such as if we think Aus rap is falling off / Our reason for still promoting the Kid Laroi / Getting your music heard by labels and A&R’s / Which artist we would choose as a WWE tag team partner & so much more..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
