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A Soulful Storm

Natasha Mulenga

A Soulful Storm Podcast is where host Tasha Sampa (and guests) discuss pop culture, surviving life in the UK, and the joy of K-pop from the black perspective. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SampaTasha or @asoulfulstorm on all social media platforms.

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  • 71 episodes
  • Updated March 17
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Episodes71

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  • March 17 · 36 min

    BLACKPINK 'DEADLINE' Album: Was it worth the wait?

    Host Tasha is joined by journalist Jeff Benjamin and Ashley from A3 Day Podcast in part two of their conversation about Blackpink’s latest EP, "Deadline" (released Feb 27). They share candid reactions to the five‑song project, the shift toward English‑language tracks, production choices (including controversial Dr Luke credits), how the solo releases compare, and what this release means for fans and the broader K‑pop industry.

  • March 7 · 54 min

    KATSEYE Controversy: Is Manon's hiatus based on racial discrimination

    Host Tasha Sampa is joined by journalist Jeff Benjamin and K-pop commentator and historian, Ashley, to unpack this week's K-pop fallout: Manon of KATSEYE announcing a hiatus, contradictory messages, and the intense reaction from fans and prominent Black artists. They explore how HYBE has handled the optics, differences between Western and K-pop media responses, and the broader issues of race, representation, and artist advocacy within the industry.

  • February 23 · 1 hr 3 min

    Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl: A Cultural Mic Drop

    Host Tasha and unofficial co-host Brie unpack Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, celebrating its cultural references, guest moments, and impact on Latinx visibility. They also explore the ongoing conversation about representation for Asian artists and whether a K-pop idol will ever headline the Super Bowl?

  • January 15 · 43 min

    Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova talks "Heated Rivalry", identity and K-dramas

    Host Tasha sits down with actor Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova to discuss her journey from circus training in Russia to acting, playing Svetlana on "Heated Rivalry", and what bilingual, biracial representation means on screen. @sampatasha @asoulfulstormpodcast @kseniadaniela

  • Sep 27, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min

    New York & Milan Fashion Week

    Topics of the week - Lollapalooza Berlin from Karen's POV, SEVENTEEN with DJ Khalid and the best/worst K-pop looks from New York & Milan Fashion Week

  • Sep 16, 2024 · 2 hr 11 min

    SEVENTEEN headline Lollapalooza Berlin

    Topics of the week - SEVENTEEN & Burna Boy at Lollapalooza Berlin. Brie asks Tasha in her exclusive interview with Tommy Hilfiger, Stray Kids and the impact of K-pop idols in luxury fashion

  • Mar 18, 2024 · 1 hr 48 min

    The Oscars & K-pop idols at fashion week

    Topics of the week - The Oscars, Beyoncé's country album, the best & worst dressed K-pop idols at fashion week and S.coups not enlisting in the military

  • Feb 5, 2024 · 1 hr 50 min

    Megan vs Nicki and the DPR Drama

    Topics of the week: Megan Thee Stallion vs Nicki Minaj, why the DPR Gang are in turmoil, Stray Kids to headline BST Hyde Park

  • Dec 28, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min

    Black Girl Roundtable of K-pop: Things we are leaving in 2023

    Grammys writer Ashlee Mitchell, Metro journalist Sarah Deen, K-pop YouTuber Karen (AfroMinx) and Sydney, unofficial co-host Brie and Reuters freelance producer Tasha discuss things in K-pop we want to leave behind in 2023

  • Dec 21, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min

    The Black Girl Roundtable of K-pop

    Grammys writer Ashlee Mitchell & Metro writer Sarah Deen, K-pop YouTube reactors Karen (AfroMinx) & Sydney, Brie and Tasha have a Black girl gathering to discuss our best K-pop moments of 2023

  • Dec 10, 2023 · 2 hr 5 min

    Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé review

    Topics of the week: Tasha and Brie talk about SEVENTEEN winning their first MAMA Daesang and review Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé