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Avenue 89 is another way of saying "Welcome to Dara's lane". She'll talk about everything from personal triumphs and failures to music, books and everything else in between.

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    • Jun 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 110 EPISODES


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    Interlude: Nickelodeon vs. Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 15:38


    During the recording of the T.Coda review, a line from one of his songs sparked a debate: Nickelodeon or Disney? When it comes to cartoons and other television shows, whose team are you on: Team Nick or Team Disney? Leave us a voice message and let us know! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the89threcord/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the89threcord/support

    T.Coda "1st Born 3rd" (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 34:06


    Join Dara and Atiba as they catch up and review the album "1stborn 3rd" by T-coda. To be apart of the Instagram Live recording of the podcast, follow Dara (@astoldbydara) and/or Atiba (atibahalisi_pm). https://www.ave89co.com/studio89 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the89threcord/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the89threcord/support

    Classic Review: DC Talk's "Jesus Freak"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 69:23


    It started off as an album review, but then turned into a discussion about content in Christian music. Atiba's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atibahalisi_pm/ Dara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the89threcord/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the89threcord/support

    KB's "His Glory Alone" (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 64:21


    Dara and Atiba continue their review of KB's album "HIs Glory Alone:.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the89threcord/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the89threcord/support

    KB's "His Glory Alone" (Part 1 )

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 52:25


    Dara and Atiba go in-depth into KB'S "His Glory Alone" album. These passionate folk talked so much, this review needed to be split into two episodes. . Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. For more information about Avenue 89: https://www.ave89co.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    2020 Spotify Wrapped

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 55:22


    Atiba and Dara talk about their favorite music of 2020 and what artists and songs made it into their top five.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Restoration Deluxe Album and Throwback CHH

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 44:22


    In this episode, Dara and Atiba touch on Lecrae's "Restoration Deluxe Album" and also talk about the differences between CHH in the past versus CHH today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    We're Still Here (Creativity in Music)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 39:13


    Dara and Atiba took a hiatus, but they’re back! They catch up about what they’re listening to and touch on creativity in music.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Lecrae's "Restoration" (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 64:22


    In this episode. Dara and Atiba continue their discussion of Lecrae's newest album "Restoration". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Lecrae's "Restoration"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 44:55


    In this episode, Dara and Atiba breakdown Lecrae's latest album "Restoration".  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    The Definition of CHH (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 30:49


    Dara and Atiba continue their discussion on Christian Hip-Hop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    The Definition of CHH (Part 1 )

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 30:05


    In this episode, Dara and Atiba get into a discussion about the current climate of Christian Hip-Hop.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Avenue 89 is now The 89th Record

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 3:53


    Starting September 14th, The 89th Record will be a Christian music podcast hosted by Dara and her special co-host. They’ll talk everything from Jon Keith to Jesus Culture, from Bethel to Bizzle, and then some, --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    “Colton Dixon” Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 22:35


    In this episode, I review Colton Dixon’s new, self-titled EP. || www.ave89co.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    We’re Still at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 22:15


    Quarantine is still in affect. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Quarantine Check-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 8:47


    How are you guys doing with the quarantine? I think I hit a ceiling. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    A Musical Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 51:44


    There are so many artists that came out with good music during our spring break and beyond. We talk about it in this week’s episode. || www.ave89co.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    2020 Goals: Q1 Assessment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 29:06


    Am I on track to accomplish my goals for this year? I talk about that and more on this week’s episode of Avenue 89. || www.ave89co.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Spencer Annis “Wilderness” Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 35:53


    Corona is flipping her wig, I go on tangents, and Spencer Annis released a new album. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    The Glorification of Doubt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 40:01


    As Christians, when is it okay to doubt? We talk about these things and more on this week’s episode of the Avenue 89 podcast. | www.ave89co.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    The Espresso Shot: The Adventures of Zeal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 9:38


    Creativity in its rawest and purest form is so inspiring, and I talk about how I saw that in King’s Kaleidoscope’s documentary “The Adventures of Zeal”. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Your Mornings Are Important

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 17:44


    A quick episode to share the importance of what you do first thing in the morning. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Angeloh “Highway” Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 46:04


    Let’s travel all the way to Nigeria as we review Angeloh’s latest project “Highway.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Goal-Getting Stamina

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 35:11


    So we’ve set goals, but how do we maintain the energy to accomplish them? We talk about that and much more on this week’s episode of the Avenue 89 podcast. || To purchase “Inhale”: https://bit.ly/2Rz2vdu || For editorial services: https://www.ave89co.com/services-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    The Value of People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 29:47


    In this episode, Dara gives updates on her recovery and what she’s learning through this process. || www.ave89co.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    How God Gets Your Attention

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 33:48


    In this episode, I give you an update on my surgery and what it’s been like being injured in this capacity for the first time. || New Music Update: Angeloh “Highway” ; Taylor Armstrong, Luke Zell, OLY, Ryan James Carr || Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/dara_t?si=EIEwf7Y5TbijM58qgDliSg || www.ave89co.com || Instagram: dara_eightynine / avenue89_co || Facebook: Avenue 89 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    2020 Forecasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 18:57


    Happy New Year! In this episode, I look at my goals for 2020 and how I accomplished (or didn’t) my goals for 2019. || New Music Update: Drew Miller “Psalm 126” on the album “Consolation” || For editing services: www.ave89co.com || To purchase my book: https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/inhale-dara-alston/1132265891?ean=9780578529929 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Favorite Music of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 20:18


    It’s here! I recap all of my favorite music for 2019! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    I’m Still Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 25:53


    Whoa! So much has happened since we last spoke, so I get into the reason for my absence on this week’s episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    V.Rose “Forth” Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 47:10


    In this episode, I review Ms. V.Rose’s new album “Forth” and share with you some new music I found out about over the weekend. || New Music Update: Cortes “Headspace” / Dru Bex “Exodus” / Spencer Kane “Closer” / UPPERROOM “Moments: Design 004” || Heavy Rotation: KB “Lincoln” / Cole McSween “Transient” || Avenue 89 Co: www.ave89co.com / Instagram: @avenue89_co @dara_eightynine / My book: https://bit.ly/2Or06BO --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Birthday Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 31:20


    Hey guys! I turned 30 last week, so I’m taking this episode to recap everything that went down, song with our regular New Music Updates, of course! | DJ Mykael V fr. Steven Malcolm and Aaron Cole “No Strings” | to purchase my book: https://bit.ly/2Or06BO --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Believers in Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 39:25


    I believe in art—do you? In this episode, I talk about my reflections on my upcoming 30th birthday as well as my manifesto as a Christian creative. | New Music Update: Tauren Wells “Miracle” | Heavy Rotation: Hillsong Young & Free “ PEACE Lark Remix” | To purchase my book: https://bit.ly/2ZXm6XR | www.ave89co.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    BONUS: Closeout Thought

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 4:18


    Due to technical difficulties with last week’s episode, I wanted to give you guys my closeout thought for this week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    God of Wonders

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 33:05


    Where the heck have I been? I answer that and more in this week’s episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Good Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 29:57


    This episode is nothing formal, I just want to give you some good recommendations for Christian music, podcasts, and events || www.ave89co.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    I was going to do the Jon Keith “Olympus” review but...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 29:09


    ...you’ll find out as you listen :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    AVENUE 89 CO HAS LAUNCHED!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 36:33


    It’s here! The Avenue 89 Co website is officially live, and I’m so excited to talk to you in detail about who and what Avenue 89 Co is about. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Being a Christian Can Be Uncomfortable

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 46:53


    In this episode, I talk about this space in my life where I feel EXTREMELY uncomfortable, but that comes with being a Christian. || New Music Update: Eshon Burgundy “Profitcy Freestyle” / Sajan Nauryal “100” / Will Reagan “Vacancy” / Hyper Fenton “Temple of Doom” / Cortes ft. CASS “Daily || Purchase my book “Inhale” : https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/inhale-dara-alston/1132052896?ean=9780578529929 || dara@ave89co.com || www.ave89co.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    “Inhale” is Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 39:33


    My first book releases today and I’m so excited! In this episode I read to you a couple of poems and a chapter from the short story to give you guys a taste of what to expect from the book. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    The Journey of Avenue 89: Branding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 47:51


    In this episode, I go on plenty of tangents and talk about the branding process for Avenue 89 Co. New Music Update: Jon Keith “Olympus” Ecclesia “Covenant” Local Sound “Shout to the Lord” Heavy Rotation: Cortes “Golden” Graphic Designers: thebloomdesign.co; withgraceandgold.com; the autumn rabbit.com Contact—Instagram: @dara_eightynine; Facebook and Spotify: Avenue 89 Pre-order my new book: https://m.barnesandnoble.com/s/Inhale --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    First Half Assessment and Second Half Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 28:21


    Let’s look at how my first half of the year went and reassess for the remainder of the year. || New Music Update: Ecclesia “Una Sola Sanger”; Jon Keith “David” ft. Derek Minor and Joey Vantes; V.Rose “Little Getaway” ft. Young Noah; Local Sound “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever” || Instagram: @avenue89_co / @dara_eightynine | dara@ave89co.com | Preorder my new book: https://m.barnesandnoble.com/s/Inhale --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    The Journey of Avenue 89: Seek the Lord + Paperwork

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 39:52


    In this episode, I talk about the importance of seeking the Lord when starting any endeavor. [New Music: Ecclesia “ ‘TIL We See Your Face” ft. S.O. | Local Sound to release “Sunday School” EP | Poets in Autumn Tour piatour.com ||| Avenue 89 on Instagram: @avenue89_co / @dara_eightynine/ dara@ave89co.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

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    The Journey of Avenue 89: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 47:34


    In this episode, I breakdown the beginnings of Avenue 89: where did the name come from? What does it mean? I also touch on a lot of new music: Ecclesia “Higher Places”; Jon Keith “Who Cares”. My heavy rotation for the past week has been: Jordan Rakei “Origin”; Montell Fish “Your Love Has Called Me Back”; and King’s Kaleidoscope “Zeal”. The new music that will be coming in July is: Jon Keith’s “Olympus” (July 12th); VRose (July 19th); NF’s “The Search” (July 26th); and Eshon Burgundy’s “For the Love of Money (sometime in July). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Music Midterms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 34:25


    In this episode, I share some HUGE news, and I get into my top albums so far for 2019. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Out of the Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 16:34


    In this episode, I play a conversation that I had with my sister and dear friend concerning the Ayesha Curry Red Table Talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    S.O. “Shine” Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 21:49


    In this episode, i review S.O’s latest EP “Shine”. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    I’m Still Here

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 20:53


    Hello there! Here’s a proper catch up on what’s been going on. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 23:50


    I talk about my fasting experience at the beginning of this year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    Spring Break: Transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 21:43


    I’m off this week, and I tell you why and what’s to come in this week’s episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    UK Artists

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 19:33


    In this episode, I give some recommendations for dope UK Hip-Hop artists. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

    The Artist vs. The Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 38:40


    In this episode, a movie is reviewed that leads into a broader topic about artistry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avenue89/support

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