Beyond The Beat | Zachariah: Birmingham’s Rising Rap Talent

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Saturday, 21 June 2025 - 33 minutes

In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Beat - Exclusives, host Ryan Reid sits down with Birmingham-based rapper Zachariah, a dynamic new voice in the UK music scene. From humble beginnings playing bass and drums in high school to performing original tracks live on stage, Zachariah shares the highs, lows, and laughs of his creative journey.

Zachariah shares his journey from making beats in his bedroom to studying music at the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM)

He discusses the inspiration behind some of his standout tracks, including “Find Out,” “Finesse My Heart,” “Matter of Opinion,” and “SOS,” offering insight into the stories and creative sparks behind each one.

The conversation also dives into the challenges of being an independent artist, from navigating self-promotion and performance nerves to handling tough crowds and the constant pressure to stay productive. Zachariah doesn’t shy away from real talk about overthinking and staying motivated.

He reflects on how collaboration, improvisation, and live performance are essential parts of his creative process, helping him stay connected to his music and his audience.

Zachariah also opens up about the artists who have influenced him, like J. Cole and Stormzy, and explains how he feeds off crowd energy during performances. He even reveals how his future project titles reflect his mindset, what begins as an opinion will eventually become fact.

Follow Xakariah on all socials @therealzachariah and stream his music now!

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