Breakfast And Beats

Zach and I continued our conversation about social media anxiety from Pt 1, and the tables turned because Zach was asking me a bunch of questions about how I handle social anxiety online. In 2021, using social media is a must for shameless self promotion online. But how do we use these tools while not losing our marbles?? We may or may not have a couple answers for you. IF youre interested in following Breakfast and Beats on IG @breakfastandbeatsnyc

For this 2 part episode of Breakfast and Beats I invited my very first mentor in the craft of Audio Engineering, Zachary Spiezer. Zach is an accomplished artist/engineer who has released over 6 projects, and a "novelette" as well as opening his own studio space and mentoring fresh minds in the craft. I honestly wouldn't be engineering podcasts and making beats in NYC if it wasn't for this guy. He and I sat down for a lengthy 3 hr episode that I split into two parts. In part 1 we talked about the importance of rest in the creative process. Def a dope episode for any creatives who are grappling with toxic hustle culture and feel like they need a break. If you'd like to follow Breakfast and Beats on IG: @Breakfastandbeatsnyc

July's round of interviews kicked off SPICY with Goldilocks, a Queens based Rapper/Producer extraordinaire. We got into Goldi's come-up story starting with her passion for music and how it evolved into her latest Album, Future Famous, which is available on all streaming platforms. Goldi and I got deep about the creative process and the true message behind her album. **I personally loved this interview because Goldi and I talked about deep concepts and my scorpio ass loves that shit. If you are interested in following Goldi on any platform you can find her: @Yesiamgoldilocks If you want to follow Breakfast and Beats on IG: @Breakfastandbeatsnyc If you want to follow Breakfast and Beats on Youtube: Breakfast and Beats

This week on Breakfast and Beats I was able to have a dope conversation with the lovely, and powerful clothing stylist, Soulflowr. I personally loved this interview because Soulflowr dropped some real

I sat down with my friend Shane, who owns a fashion brand called Norm, to talk about the creative process and owning a business. Shane has been building his brand for several years and is always working to grow his business and engage with his craft and I am always inspired by his work ethic and his clothing! I love his clothes and wear them all the time- I have been a #normboi for what feels like a century now , and I love watching him grow because it gives me the inspiration to grow as well! This is one you won't want to miss. The Designer lifestlye, underground. If you want to follow Shane and his brand on IG: @normnyc1 If you want to follow Breakfast and Beats on IG: @breakfastandbeatsnyc

We are finally ready to come back. I took an entire year's hiatus from this project because of many reasons, COVID is just the most easily accessible excuse for putting a pause on this project. I was overwhelmed by the hype of 2020 and as an introvert, I needed to retreat so that I could come back with a better energy, a more collected mind, and a more clear direction for myself and BREAKFAST AND BEATS! In this episode, my girlfriend, Sammie, and I talk about how the pandemic has effected our lives. We zoomed out and looked at our growth from the beginning of the pandemic to the present and how much our core values have been strengthened during this process. We talked about our small businesses and the way we are utilizing this final round of quarantine to manifest our futures. If you have any suggestions for Breakfast and Beats, Please DM me at @breakfastandbeatsnyc I love receiving feedback.

In the month of August, I challenged UK based producer, @ed.makes.music, to a #30daybeatchallenge and it was a REEEAAALLLLL nail-biter the entire challenge. Tune in to see who won! We also talked about Ed's music and how he is killing the game as a producer. He started making beats just over a year ago and now, with over 350 beats under his belt, Ed is a wealth of knowledge on how to sell beats and make a name for yourself online. Def a must listen for up and coming producers. You can find Ed on instagram as @ed.makes.music and from there you can navigate to his Youtube page and his merch line!

Quarantine hijinx have got my best friend and partner on the mic! @sln238 is an amazing mind. To say the least, she has so much knowledge about FINANCE. She graduated from NYU STERN in 2009 with a bachelor's in finance (and a minor in vocal performance! You'll be able to peep this scene soon!!) and worked directly in the finance industry until 2017 when she started her own business consulting for business owners and freelancers! In this episode, her knowledge is so useful because we talked about the potential financial future of the United States, and the World. There are a lot of what-ifs floating about, but we are here to give a little snap shot of what we think about what has been done. A big thanks to @tay_yoder for posing a great question to us to help us keep the ball rolling! If you would like to follow Breakfast and Beats on instagram: @breakfastandbeatsnyc If you would like to follow Carlx on IG: @loveyouardently

It is not easy to feel mentally stable when the world is so unstable around you. We are all being forced to stay home and try to figure out new ways of making all of this work for us. I spent a lot of time these past 2 days talking with friends (and professionals) about how we can keep our head on straight. Big shout out and moment of silence to the community leaders out there who are really stepping up and taking care of the general population in this difficult time. *moment of silence* In the face of all of this, keeping a hopeful eye on the future, and growing our collective trust is of the utmost importance. Thank you to @mightymight88 @get_fit.hafrican @tenderglitter and @headspace for giving some great mental health tips and tools during this time. New episodes every other day! Stay tuned! Check out my latest drops on my other Spotify, Carlx! I have been working super hard and at this point, I am only making money via royalties. Sadly I am not paid per play for my podcast, but following Carlx on Spotify will keep you up to date on all the latest. Follow me on IG: @breakfastandbeatsnyc Follow Carlx on IG: @loveyouardently

New York City is in chaos. We have public schools closing down leaving 200,000 homeless youth without food and care. There is not appropriate testing for people in the NYC and doctors are telling sick people to stay home rather than come in to be tested because of the severity of the situation. Restaurants and bars and night clubs are closed until further notice, and we are left without jobs and without pay. Shit cant get too much worse, and yet that is where we are headed. Civilians are told to stay inside and quarantine until further notice and we really do not know what the future will hold for NYC residents. In a time where we may want to flee, leaving is not entirely an option for many people and, truly, who knows how much more we could potentially spread this virus if we do leave. Shit is getting crazy and now is the time to stay connected and informed. **EDIT** The CDC has not come out with any information regarding Herd Immunity. The Podcast has been edited to only contain fact based information. Stay Inside. Support your friends and family with emotional/spiritual support through phone calls and monetary giving. Be conscious of reintegrating yourself into society after your recovery **EDIT** New episodes every few days. Stay tuned, Stay Safe.

Breakfast and Beats’s first topical episode is finally HERE! I got to sit down with 2 of my favorite podcast hosts, https://www.instagram.com/kelsoleekennedy/ (@kelsoleekennedy) and https://www.instagram.com/bittertitties/ (@bittertitties), to talk about racism in the queer community. As election season was really gearing up, the queer community was confronted with a queer white democratic candidate, and was also required to look intrinsically at our group values in the face of his candidacy. https://www.instagram.com/gayvoicepod/ (@gayvoicepod) was kind enough to shed some light on the non-binary POC opinion about https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/petebuttigieg/ (#petebuttigieg) and by extension, how racism in the queer community is still alive and well today. I can’t be more thankful to have such a time of education and discussion. Sometimes, my white ass just needs to hear it. All y’all white asses out there, go ahead and tune in to stay educated. All my POC homies who keep giving grace and guiding us to the light, thank you for your emotional labor- I’m so sorry you have to give it in the first place. New Episodes of Lessons From The Underground every Wednesday! Stay Tuned! Carlx

Season 2 Episode 9 of Lessons From The Underground has made it to the innanets! I had the pleasure of recording @rony_sounds and sharing a dope breakie! I actually found Rony online and she is one of a handful of completely random strangers that I invite to my home to eat and be humans. Rony has been studying audio for years and truly is a master of her craft. We talked about how she is meeting with her audience and finding her voice on stage. She shared with me that she is releasing an album that she collaborated with another producer on that incorporates a whole new style of recording for her. She showcased a little piece of it at the end of the episode so make sure you listen all the way to the end. To find more dope shit about Rony you can check out my instagram: @breakfastandbeatsnyc Beat Drops every Friday

Season 2 Episode 8 of Lessons From the Underground is going to bring you to your knees at points. I invited @breukelenkyd and @djbobbi_bangahz over to my crib to talk about their new podcast called I Hate It Here! We talked a little about how to start a podcast of your own and I got to interview each of them individually about their respective mediums. We had an awesome time chillin and talking about our destinies! Dont miss this one! See all the other cool shit I have going on: @breakfastandbeatsnyc Beat Drops every Friday!

Season 2 Episode 7 of Lessons From The Underground is here! I invited my friend @amillustrator over to talk about his studies in the art world and how he is using all of his skills to execute his visions. He is not only an amazing illustrator, he is also a dope rapper who has a flow that is extremely distinct! He is one of the artists who have a residency with @bingeclique and actually helped construct the 2 story studio. His most recent release, Leap of Faith, is was released through Binge and I had the pleasure of audio engineering the recording his entire album. With his background in graphic design and illustration, he was able to make his own album artwork and promo and damn, is it fresh as hell! See photos and other exciting extras on @breakfastandbeatsnyc Beat Drop every Friday

Season 2 Episode 6 of Lessons From the Underground is here and we cannot be be more stoked on it! I invited my friend @amazingdiego1 to come and have breakfast with me and we had an amazing conversation! We got deep right off the bat and talked about his life, his art and his goals. He shared his story from living as a child in Mexico to moving to the US going from LA to NYC and really pressing himself to learn more about his artform and create his collective called @thenewangeles of which, I am member number 16 and proud of it! Catch some dope flicks from our time together on my instagram: @breakfastandbeatsnyc Beat Drops every Friday.

Lessons From The Underground Season 2 Episode 5 is here with special guest @saintcujoe. Joes is a businesss partner of @kazztylez and their brain child is the infamous @ztylezstudio! This tag team is really nailing their 2020 goals by having the grand opening of their second shop Ztylez 2dio! Joe sat down with me and we talked a little about his expertise, plus, he gave a basic explanation of how to take special care of your head and facial hair! Check it out! New Episodes of Breakfast and Beats every Wednesday! Dont forget to peep my beat drop this Friday Prod. By HollanDAZE

Lessons From The Underground Season 2 Episode 4 is hear and ready to be beamed right to your ear holes! This week I met with @kazztylez about her hairstudio @ztylezstudio, a gender inclusive barber/salon! Kaz shared a little about how she went from being a medical professional to abandoning that career to become a hairstylist, and an amazing one to boot. She has been executing her vision for several years and had the grand opening of her new studio Ztylez 2dio on Jan 1 and it has been non-stop creativity ever since! Check out @kazztylez on instagram and stay tuned for this Friday's beat drop!

Season 2 Episode 3 of Lessons From The Underground features one of my favorite people, @itskingahmed. Ahmed got connected to me through @chaifistudios and I couldn't be more thankful for the cosmic collision. Ahmed has been a pleasure to work with and has been a real friend along the way. As my first ever client, he is my most long standing artist with over 15 beats synthesized together and over 40 finished tracks, King Ahmed has truly walked with me through honing my craft and I am so proud to share our journey together! Follow us on instagram: @breakfastandbeatsnyc Follow King Ahmed: @itskingahmed

Season 2 is well under way with its 2nd episode airing tomorrow! I invited my friend, Samson, over to talk about how they connect comedy, their queerness, and their skills with ceramics! We shared about some struggles of being non-binary/trans as well as how we connect with our audience! I loved this chat!

Breakfast and Beats Presents.... Lessons From the Underground Season 2 Episode 1 is finally here!! I am so excited to start the new year off right with a brand new season with brand new guests! @teamreef91 and I connected via a connect we both made online! @shemusicninja gave me the scoop on MCReef and I needed to have him on my show! We talk about his tour and his steadily growing fan base. Take a listen to figure out how to connect in places you don't know and how to mix it up with creators from everywhere! LFTU S2 EP1

The final episode of Season 1 of Lessons From The Underground is here! Episode 7 features a good friend, my boy Shane! Shane is a dope fashion designer from NYC who is taking on a fresh style and giving us some insight regarding how they started their fashion line and website! Thanks for tuning in!

Episode 6 Season 1 of Lessons from the Underground Featurs @dianewah, an accomplished carrer artist with a lot of wisdom to share! Take a listen!

In this track, Creator @a_steez and I talk about creating a fashion line and the many pitfalls that come along the way! Her streetware company has made waves in the city of NYC and now she is moving on to miami to conquer Art Basel and set up her store front.

Episode 4 of Lessons From The Underground is here! I had an amazing chat with my good friend Mia about all of her knowledge regarding plant medicine and the power of psychedelic medicine. For real, if you haven't tuned in to the podcast quite yet, this is the episode to start listening! This was a goooooood talk. If you have any questions you can email me at breakfastandbeatsnyc@gmail.com or DM me @breakfastandbeatsnyc

Episode 3 of Lessons from the Underground: Coming Up Producing Parties and Developing the Look is Here! Check out the two guests at @jpapanyc and @jemnyc @deependnyc to stay on top of all their Shananagins.

This is Episode 2 of Breakfast and Beats' featured podcast, Lessons From The Underground: Growing Up in NYC, Making Noise in Fashion and Music. KushPvpi came over for omlettes and good conversation and we did not want you to miss it! At the end we have a featured track that he produced and recorded himself! Please DM us with any questions or comments! Follow all of the chatter on @breakfastandbeatsnyc Stay Tuned for my website coming out soon!!!! I swear, I am working hard on releasing all of this stuff for you guys- ONE STEP AT A TIME

Lessons From The Underground is finally here! Episode 1 brings you the stories from Alex Martin, a busking genius. You can normally find him in Central Park, jamming on his acoustic guitar, singing the beatles, and collecting tips. You can check him out at @iam_alexmartin and at www.iamalexmartin.com