About the Show — Kickin It with Katija on KISS FM

Kickin’ It with Katija is your weekly deep dive into Australia’s underground hip hop culture — amplifying voices, sharing stories, and shining a light on the artists shaping the scene. Hosted by Katija, the founder of RIPE Hip Hop, the show blends music, conversation, and community in a powerful way. Every week we welcome local legends, rising stars, and scene-shapers into the studio to talk music, life, and what it really means to live and breathe hip hop. Tune in for unreleased tracks, freestyle cyphers, and raw, real insights into the culture.

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Guest Spotlight – Mono the Messenger LIVE MAY 14TH

This week, Kickin’ It with Katija welcomes one of Melbourne’s most passionate and dynamic hip hop voices — Mono the Messenger. From the streets of St Kilda to some of Melbourne’s most iconic stages, Mono has built a name as a powerhouse freestyle emcee and a dedicated champion of local talent. Whether it’s through his high-energy performances, grassroots open mic nights like Can I Kick It and The Dojo, or his time busking as a child, Mono’s journey has always been rooted in community and love for the craft.

He joins us live in studio to talk about his latest EP ‘Cradle Snatched’, the journey that shaped him, and what it means to be an emcee in 2024. We’ll be spinning an exclusive unreleased track of his live on air, and he’ll also be jumping into a Spit Fire Session — dropping bars live and direct from the KISS FM studio.

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📻 Live on KISS FM 87.6/87.8 or stream via the KISS FM Australia app or your favourite radio streaming platform, Wednesday 14th May, 7:00–8:30pm