Nature, Grief & Bars That Heal | Unity on The Show Podcast
We talk about her latest EP Where We Belong, fully produced by DJ Jaffa, and how the entire project reflects her deep connection with the natural world and the healing power of lyrical expression. Unity explains how tracks like “Ripple” and “Kiss the Moon” came together through cycles of reflection, grief, and reconnection—honouring her late mother, close friends, and the emotional roots of her journey. We explore her approach to music videos (always outside, always true to her), the deep intention behind her lyrics, and the power of being surrounded by a collective like Ladies of Rage. From starting out writing poetry for catharsis to hosting cyphers and building her live band collective Verbal Remedy, Unity’s presence in the UK underground is unstoppable. We also talk about graffiti culture, organizing paint jams, the politics of public art, and how community spaces in Cardiff were won—not given. This episode is packed with heart, humour, movement, and message.
Key Moments:
00:00:50 – How did the new EP Where We Belong with DJ Jaffa come together?
00:03:00 – Why are all Unity’s videos shot outdoors—and how does nature shape her writing?
00:04:41 – What’s the story behind the deeply personal track “Kiss the Moon”?
00:10:04 – How did grief, especially losing her mother and close friends, influence this project?
00:12:14 – Is writing lyrics a form of therapy or emotional release for Unity?
00:14:11 – What inspired her to first step on stage as an MC after years of writing?
00:17:21 – How did Ladies of Rage help her confidence and acceleration as an artist?
00:20:45 – What’s the difference between ciphers with men vs. women?
00:25:22 – How did the Verbal Remedy live band come together?
00:33:47 – Why does Unity prefer loose, improvised live sets over rigid performance structure?
00:46:23 – What new collaborative projects is she working on (Vice Beats, Samhain)?
00:48:01 – What’s her view on working with producers who build around her vocals vs. sending beats?
00:50:05 – What breaking, DJing, and graph events is she organizing in Cardiff this summer?
00:51:16 – How does international travel and painting reconnect her with purpose?
00:54:04 – How did a chance meeting with RSPB lead to one of Cardiff’s most iconic graffiti spaces?
00:58:10 – Why does Cardiff stand out as a hub for legal and community-based street art?

