Famous Last Words: Let's Talk Music!

We sit down with Durham based emcee, Defacto Thezpian. We discuss the album process, the local scene , His duo "Facts about bob" and his touring schedule.

We sit down with Durham based emcee, Defacto Thezpian. We discuss the album process, the local scene , His duo "Facts about bob" and his touring schedule.

This episode we sit down with rapper, writer, poet , CMA nominee and Beats n Bars festival performer, Lena Jackson. She is also the creator of the "Darkness Brim" EP, which is now available on all digital platforms, as well in Lena Jackson's music store.

This episode we sit down with rapper, writer, poet , CMA nominee and Beats n Bars festival performer, Lena Jackson. She is also the creator of the "Darkness Brim" EP, which is now available on all digital platforms, as well in Lena Jackson's music store.

...welcome to the chambers of the nullvoid......let the sounds take you over...BrassiousMonk is a Soundsmith residing in Raleigh, NCan avid jack of all tradeslighting up stages with high energy Lyrical Performances"diversifying his bonds" with self-produced beats sets at beat showsdesigning merch that can be spotted on all social sceneshe is the embodiment of the renaissance man -- BRASSIOUSMONK

...welcome to the chambers of the nullvoid......let the sounds take you over...BrassiousMonk is a Soundsmith residing in Raleigh, NCan avid jack of all tradeslighting up stages with high energy Lyrical Performances"diversifying his bonds" with self-produced beats sets at beat showsdesigning merch that can be spotted on all social sceneshe is the embodiment of the renaissance man -- BRASSIOUSMONK

Mitch Darrell is a young and upcoming CHH artist from Indian Trail North Carolina. He spits rap with a dope flow and conscious lyrics in an attempt to educate and inform. He is currently a student at NC State university in Raleigh North Carolina and is the youngest member of the group "Top 3'. His debut album "Black Skin Colorless Soul" release in January, 2017. His second project "My Experience" released in August of 2017 and he just released a mix tape called "Dready Tapes Vol. 1" with fellow Charlotte artist DYLIS.

Mitch Darrell is a young and upcoming CHH artist from Indian Trail North Carolina. He spits rap with a dope flow and conscious lyrics in an attempt to educate and inform. He is currently a student at NC State university in Raleigh North Carolina and is the youngest member of the group "Top 3'. His debut album "Black Skin Colorless Soul" release in January, 2017. His second project "My Experience" released in August of 2017 and he just released a mix tape called "Dready Tapes Vol. 1" with fellow Charlotte artist DYLIS.

Joshua “Rowdy” Rowsey is an underground North Carolina recording artist, actor/improviser, and writer featured on NPR, DJ Booth, Indy Week, and various national publications. Rowdy is a founding member of the national hip hop collective No9to5 Music. He initiated the UNC-Chapel Hill cypher, and was nominated for an Indy Week award. Rowsey has shared the stage with Rakim, Busta Rhymes, Murs, Snow Tha Product, Asher Roth, and a plethora of other national recording artists. In this episode we discuss who he is, how he began his career in the arts, and the effects of gentrification on the city of Durham.

Joshua “Rowdy” Rowsey is an underground North Carolina recording artist, actor/improviser, and writer featured on NPR, DJ Booth, Indy Week, and various national publications. Rowdy is a founding member of the national hip hop collective No9to5 Music. He initiated the UNC-Chapel Hill cypher, and was nominated for an Indy Week award. Rowsey has shared the stage with Rakim, Busta Rhymes, Murs, Snow Tha Product, Asher Roth, and a plethora of other national recording artists. In this episode we discuss who he is, how he began his career in the arts, and the effects of gentrification on the city of Durham.

This episode we sat down with the self-taught artist, Dj, poet, art instructor, and community activist/organizer and Radio host, Gemynii. We discuss her impact on the culture, The Conjure movement and her brand new radio show, "The Sunday Night Sex Show".

This episode we sat down with the self-taught artist, Dj, poet, art instructor, and community activist/organizer and Radio host, Gemynii. We discuss her impact on the culture, The Conjure movement and her brand new radio show, "The Sunday Night Sex Show".

Multi-talented artist A.yoni Jeffries joins us to talk about her intimate relationship with singing and visual arts. Jeffries uses music as a platform to speak her truths and empower others to do the same. She’s currently working on the audiovisual experience FREEQ, a project she intends the audience to use as a tool for creating & healing. If you are interested in supporting FREEQ, visit www.patreon.com/awaruhiContribute $20 or more and you’ll receive a signed copy of FREEQ + a handwritten letter! Jeffries is also a founder of Soap World Wide, a youth organization that creates a platform to promote youth exploration and healing by way of art, agriculture, and communal engagement.

Multi-talented artist A.yoni Jeffries joins us to talk about her intimate relationship with singing and visual arts. Jeffries uses music as a platform to speak her truths and empower others to do the same. She’s currently working on the audiovisual experience FREEQ, a project she intends the audience to use as a tool for creating & healing. If you are interested in supporting FREEQ, visit www.patreon.com/awaruhiContribute $20 or more and you’ll receive a signed copy of FREEQ + a handwritten letter! Jeffries is also a founder of Soap World Wide, a youth organization that creates a platform to promote youth exploration and healing by way of art, agriculture, and communal engagement.

Marteka Fair is a talented DJ from Winston-Salem with a penchant for mixing music. Join us as we talk about how she started mixing and the different types of house music you can find in the country. Marteka Fair is one half of the electronic duo known as Old Well.Check out her mixes on her Twitch: https://bit.ly/2slofwF

Marteka Fair is a talented DJ from Winston-Salem with a penchant for mixing music. Join us as we talk about how she started mixing and the different types of house music you can find in the country. Marteka Fair is one half of the electronic duo known as Old Well.Check out her mixes on her Twitch: https://bit.ly/2slofwF

This episode we sat down with the hip-hop duo, Nacynze (in a sense) from Creedmoor, North Carolina. We spoke about the local Hip-Hop scene , influences and their take on the recent state of hip-hop.

This episode we sat down with the hip-hop duo, Nacynze (in a sense) from Creedmoor, North Carolina. We spoke about the local Hip-Hop scene , influences and their take on the recent state of hip-hop.

DisqoVolante is a saxophonist, singer, composer and producer from Seoul, Korea. I would best describe his sound to be the frenetic love child of bouncy jazz and dirty deep techno. Join us as we discuss his latest release, Yellow Fervor, and the appreciate of Asian culture in America. DisqoVolante makes up one half of the electronic duo known as Old Well.Listen to Yellow Fervor : https://soundcloud.com/disqo-volantePurchase Yellow Fervor : https://bit.ly/2skyMrZ

DisqoVolante is a saxophonist, singer, composer and producer from Seoul, Korea. I would best describe his sound to be the frenetic love child of bouncy jazz and dirty deep techno. Join us as we discuss his latest release, Yellow Fervor, and the appreciate of Asian culture in America. DisqoVolante makes up one half of the electronic duo known as Old Well.Listen to Yellow Fervor : https://soundcloud.com/disqo-volantePurchase Yellow Fervor : https://bit.ly/2skyMrZ

This episode we sit down with ,Autumn Nicholas, she was born and raised in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She is a vocalist, guitarist, and award-winning songwriter whose sound is an eclectic mix of genres, from acoustic pop to soulful funk. Autumn has won the North and South Carolina Singer/Songwriter Awards, been a featured artist in writers-rounds along the East Coast and opened for performers such as The Temptations, Ed McCain and Collective Soul. With humility, passion and grace she aims to transform the music world on stage and off. Autumn is beginning to explore new avenues of expression, composing and producing her own instrumental pieces for contemporary dance company, OM Grown Dancers.

This episode we sit down with ,Autumn Nicholas, she was born and raised in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She is a vocalist, guitarist, and award-winning songwriter whose sound is an eclectic mix of genres, from acoustic pop to soulful funk. Autumn has won the North and South Carolina Singer/Songwriter Awards, been a featured artist in writers-rounds along the East Coast and opened for performers such as The Temptations, Ed McCain and Collective Soul. With humility, passion and grace she aims to transform the music world on stage and off. Autumn is beginning to explore new avenues of expression, composing and producing her own instrumental pieces for contemporary dance company, OM Grown Dancers.

This episode we sit down with DJ and founder of 1f2l's, DJ DCM and Durham emcee Alex Aff. This episode we talk about putting on a show, the state of music, How things got started and our Host, Jade speaks on social issues and gets insight on whats going on in our world today.

This episode we sit down with DJ and founder of 1f2l's, DJ DCM and Durham emcee Alex Aff. This episode we talk about putting on a show, the state of music, How things got started and our Host, Jade speaks on social issues and gets insight on whats going on in our world today.

This episode we sit down with Nigerian born Recording Artist/Student/Musician/Model, ODanzy who is taking the world by storm. We discuss how he got started, what drives him and his inspiration to make music.

This episode we sit down with Nigerian born Recording Artist/Student/Musician/Model, ODanzy who is taking the world by storm. We discuss how he got started, what drives him and his inspiration to make music.

This episode we sit down with MTL, Canada's own, Do, The Outcast. We discuss his upbringing , things that inspire him and his process of creating music.

This episode we sit down with MTL, Canada's own, Do, The Outcast. We discuss his upbringing , things that inspire him and his process of creating music.

This episode we sat down with Reeko Rok. We talk about his process ,influences and what he has next for the culture.

This episode we sat down with Reeko Rok. We talk about his process ,influences and what he has next for the culture.

This episode we get taken over by Durham Emcee; Jooselord Magnus. He shares with us what he has been working on, Who he is feeling musically and what drives him to make music.

This episode we get taken over by Durham Emcee; Jooselord Magnus. He shares with us what he has been working on, Who he is feeling musically and what drives him to make music.

This episode we sit down and chop it up with DC native and Raleigh representer Shame. This amazing emcee tells us a little bit about his background and gives us in depth insight on his latest release.

This episode we sit down and chop it up with DC native and Raleigh representer Shame. This amazing emcee tells us a little bit about his background and gives us in depth insight on his latest release.

Tune into the very first episode of Famous Last Words: Let's Talk Music as we discuss Hopscotch & Afropunk music festivals, Solange Knowles, and the idea of Taylor Swift as the alleged 'queen of pop'. We are very grateful to have rapper/producer Alex Aff as our very first artist to be interviewed on the show. I hope you all enjoy this experience with us!

Tune into the very first episode of Famous Last Words: Let's Talk Music as we discuss Hopscotch & Afropunk music festivals, Solange Knowles, and the idea of Taylor Swift as the alleged 'queen of pop'. We are very grateful to have rapper/producer Alex Aff as our very first artist to be interviewed on the show. I hope you all enjoy this experience with us!