Meekz Opens Up About Success, Grief & Never Giving Up - Beginning, Middle & End Podcast
Mo Gilligan
48,011 views
In this conversation with Mo Gilligan, the Manchester rap star opens up about life behind the balaclava, the personal story behind Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, growing up in Gorton, working with Dave, performing at the BRIT Awards, and the mindset that turned SoundCloud freestyles into one of UK rap’s biggest success stories.
From grief and resilience to fame, fashion, family, and the future, this is Meekz like you’ve never heard him before.
00:00 Introduction & Being Recognised by His Voice
01:12 Why He Avoided Podcasts & Staying Mysterious
02:07 Connecting with New Audiences Through Conversation
03:15 Music, Art & Letting Fans Interpret the Work
04:09 First Breakthrough Track & Gym Anthem Success
05:21 Writing Lyrics From Age Five
06:16 Early Musical Influences & Growing Up Around Music
08:33 Growing Up in Manchester & The City's Culture
10:33 Representing Manchester Through His Music
13:18 The Meaning Behind "Can't Stop Won't Stop"
15:53 Resilience, Mental Health & Never Giving Up
17:52 Fashion, Virgil Abloh & The BRITs Performance
19:31 Performing "In The Fire" at the BRIT Awards
22:39 Mo Gilligan's BRITs Hosting Story
25:38 Daily Duppy Success & Reaching 10 Million Views
27:18 Creating the Daily Duppy & Hidden References
29:02 Writing Process, Freestyles & Creativity
31:46 Living Anonymously Behind the Mask
34:56 How People Still Recognise Him in Public
36:27 Will the Mask Ever Come Off?
39:19 Working With Dave & Learning From Great Artists
42:37 New Project: "Can't Stop Won't Stop"
44:40 Revisiting Old Music & Creative Evolution
47:14 Dream Collaborations & Industry Inspirations
49:46 Legacy, Business & Life Beyond Music
50:58 Giving Back to Young People in Manchester
52:22 Honouring Lost Friends & Family Through Success
55:16 Putting Manchester on the Map
56:53 Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts
57:46 Outro & Support the Podcast
Welcome to my YouTube Channel!
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Follow Mo on Twitter/Instagram: Twitter: mothecomedian | Instagram: mothecomedian
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Meekz Opens Up About Success, Grief & Never Giving Up - Beginning, Middle & End Podcast
Mo Gilligan
48,011 views
In this conversation with Mo Gilligan, the Manchester rap star opens up about life behind the balaclava, the personal story behind Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, growing up in Gorton, working with Dave, performing at the BRIT Awards, and the mindset that turned SoundCloud freestyles into one of UK rap’s biggest success stories.
From grief and resilience to fame, fashion, family, and the future, this is Meekz like you’ve never heard him before.
00:00 Introduction & Being Recognised by His Voice
01:12 Why He Avoided Podcasts & Staying Mysterious
02:07 Connecting with New Audiences Through Conversation
03:15 Music, Art & Letting Fans Interpret the Work
04:09 First Breakthrough Track & Gym Anthem Success
05:21 Writing Lyrics From Age Five
06:16 Early Musical Influences & Growing Up Around Music
08:33 Growing Up in Manchester & The City's Culture
10:33 Representing Manchester Through His Music
13:18 The Meaning Behind "Can't Stop Won't Stop"
15:53 Resilience, Mental Health & Never Giving Up
17:52 Fashion, Virgil Abloh & The BRITs Performance
19:31 Performing "In The Fire" at the BRIT Awards
22:39 Mo Gilligan's BRITs Hosting Story
25:38 Daily Duppy Success & Reaching 10 Million Views
27:18 Creating the Daily Duppy & Hidden References
29:02 Writing Process, Freestyles & Creativity
31:46 Living Anonymously Behind the Mask
34:56 How People Still Recognise Him in Public
36:27 Will the Mask Ever Come Off?
39:19 Working With Dave & Learning From Great Artists
42:37 New Project: "Can't Stop Won't Stop"
44:40 Revisiting Old Music & Creative Evolution
47:14 Dream Collaborations & Industry Inspirations
49:46 Legacy, Business & Life Beyond Music
50:58 Giving Back to Young People in Manchester
52:22 Honouring Lost Friends & Family Through Success
55:16 Putting Manchester on the Map
56:53 Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts
57:46 Outro & Support the Podcast
Welcome to my YouTube Channel!
Subscribe for brand new stand up, behind the scenes action, sensational podcast content and exclusives from the MOMO G Network.
Comment, like, share and tell us what you think.
Follow Mo on Twitter/Instagram: Twitter: mothecomedian | Instagram: mothecomedian
Like the page on Facebook: Facebook: mogilligan
Join the Mo Gilligan mailing list on www.mogilligan.com for updates on shows and events.