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Former Miss Black USA, Selena Watkins, is a multi-hyphenated master of movement; a world-touring professional dancer, Movement Coach, Choreographer, and the CEO/Founder of the global dance fitness brand, Socanomics. She was Queen in Beyonce's powerful ethnic splendor and celebration of Black culture, Black is King. Selena is the first Antiguan-American to nab the title of Miss Black USA. She has danced on world tour with Nicki Minaj, and has taken the stage alongside Alison Hinds, Da Baby, Rihanna, Janelle Monae, Pharrell Williams & more. Selena and I went to the same elementary school, and as fate would have it, our paths crossed 10 years later at Rutgers University. Now again out paths are crossing for an incredibly fun, reflective, and informative conversation about many of her DOPE experiences. This conversation was such a vibe and I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did! **CHAPTERS** 0:00 - Intro 4:14 - When did you know dance/fitness was going to be a major part of your life? 7:16 - Ruling out dance for a long time 8:46 - We both LOVED the movie, Soul 10:16 - Why Reddit Live is an amazing tool to grow your brand (not sponsored lol) 11:11 - Getting music placed in TV, movies, or commercials 11:38 - The moment we find out we are from neighboring West Indian islands! 12:27 - Selena remembers me performing Kirk Franklin's Stomp at our Elementary School Talent Show! 15:15 - What was it like performing at the Super Bowl?! Do you get nervous? 18:40 - What's one unforgettable moment you've experienced? Touring with Nicki Minaj 20:37 - Beyonce's Black is King 22:30 - Selena's Caribbean inspired dance/fitness movement: Socanomics 28:14 - Who's going to be at your Dream Concert? 29:17 - We both Love Tyler, the Creator! 31:55 - Classic movies I am finally seeing (like Waiting to Exhale!) 33:16 - Closing Check out Selena on Instagram (@selenawatkins) to find out more.

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed with managing income from all of the different places your musical content lives? Nerve is here to help you with that. John Waupsh is co-founder and CEO of Nerve, a revolutionary app that merges user experience and financial technologies to help musicians build sustainable careers. Drawing on two decades of experience as a financial technology innovator as well as the founder and CEO of independent record label Preservation Project, John developed this innovative subscription streaming platform that offers more transparency and direct revenue than other music streaming services and gives musicians the tools they need to thrive in their business. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the innovative subscription platform offers greater business and financial transparency to musicians than other music streaming services, while providing musicians with the tools they need to thrive in their businesses. Nerve is comprised of two primary elements: the Nerve FM music streaming platform; and the revolutionary Nerve financial tools designed specifically for musicians. Find out more below: www.nerve.pro Want to record conversations like this, check out RIVERSIDE.FM: https://tinyurl.com/3u2ace4y

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My wife and her good friend, Tiffany, answer some fun questions about each other. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter which I think you will enjoy: https://khordmaster.substack.com/ Timestamps: 0:15 - 3 words that best describe your friend? 1:22 - Most annoying trait? 2:03 - Favorite food? 3:30 - Kayla (Our, now, 6 month old) #khordmasterkeys --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khordmaster/message

Ramil (@divinebliss.studio) talks about her life as a massage therapist entrepreneur. 0:10 - How did you become such an amazing massage therapist? 1:11 - What do you enjoy most about being an entrepreneur? 2:26 - What do you find most challenging about being an entrepreneur? 3:50 - How has your shift towards education shaped your business? 6:27 - How has creating content on social media helped your business? 8:43 - Is it rude to fall asleep during a massage? Subscribe to my weekly newsletter which I think you will enjoy: https://khordmaster.substack.com/ #khordmasterkeys --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khordmaster/message

Kim ( @Crushed Workouts ) talks about his life as an entrepreneur. 0:00 - What are some of your daily habits? 1:11 - What do you enjoy most about being an entrepreneur? 2:19 - What do you find most challenging about being an entrepreneur? 3:19 - What do you think makes an effective leader? 4:25 - What was the last cheat day meal that was on - POINT? Subscribe to my weekly newsletter which I think you will enjoy: https://khordmaster.substack.com/ #khordmasterkeys --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khordmaster/message

My interview with R&B Singer Kempx!

“There is art behind food and dessert, and where there is art there is passion, imagination and creativity” Zuirrae Mitchell of She Imagined Sweets joins me for an incredible episode of Khordmaster Keys! We had such a powerful, informative, inspiring, and fun conversation. Entrepreneur, artist and business owner, Zuirrae Mitchell founded She Imagined Sweets in Newark, New Jersey in 2011. Specializing in one-of-a-kind bite-sized cheesecakes, She Imagined Sweets also coordinates intimate events and dessert tables in New York and New Jersey. A student of the International Culinary Center, Zuirrae knew that she wanted to start her own business after completing the first course. She loves to create artistic and delicious desserts with high quality ingredients that reflect her God given gifts. These popular confectionery creations provide portion control, while maintaining delicious and immense flavor that Zuirrae proudly says, “Makes You Feel Like A Kid Again!” Connect with Zuirrae on Instagram: zuirrae

You may have been told countless times by many different people that you must go to college in order to land a good job and be successful. Well, Jonaed Iqbal of NoDegree is here to challenge that! Join us as we discuss how to be successful without having a college degree, strategic ways to use social media for your business, how to brand yourself as a content creator and much more! Want to record conversations like this, check out RIVERSIDE.FM: https://tinyurl.com/3u2ace4y

Dorian Shields aka De Alder is a childhood friend who knows more than anyone else I know about music. This sentence could have probably been worded better, but I don't think I am going to edit it. I think I am going to leave it just like this.. We talk about music and health in this conversation... and a few childhood memories sprinkled in like how we used to have to turn in our "Current Events" in school, lol. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khordmaster/message

My talented friend Natasha AKA "The Art of NA" joins me to talk about digital art, mixing/mastering music, and much more! Connected with Natasha on Instagram @theartofna Want to record conversations like this, check out RIVERSIDE.FM: https://tinyurl.com/3u2ace4y

We talk about a lot of things in this conversation like music, comedy, following your passions etc. Eric is now working with me at KMATS and doing incredible things with the company to help transform education. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khordmaster/message

Razzaq Manley talks about what it's like to photograph models and other people who like having pictures taken of them. Yup --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khordmaster/message

Part 2 of my conversation with the one and only Anthony Carnevale. Actually there are probably several more Anthony Carnevales on earth. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khordmaster/message

What you are about to listen to is a conversation between two very close friends. We pick topics out of a hat and discuss them. Mad dope. enjoy! Part 2 next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khordmaster/message

“I'm only interested in people that see the vision, because I don't have time to persuade you.” “I need people that are already like ‘Yo, I see it, I understand it, I'm with it, I love the vision, I love the goals, what's the process?'” Khordmaster Keys Episode 40. Powerful sentiments from a fellow visionary. Excited for the launch of Kemistry TV Network next month! Thanks again for being a part of my show! When you're done watching this episode, check out this one: https://youtu.be/KNtckcuHapw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khordmaster/message

EPISODE 100 OF KHORDMASTER KEYS IS HERE! Justin “Henny Tha Bizness” Henderson is an award-winning, multi-platinum record producer, songwriter, professor, and tech influencer. A graduate of Morehouse College, Henny has served as an adjunct professor at his alma mater and has lectured in the areas of Music Production, Online Branding and Music Technology. Henny has amassed over 100,000 followers on his YouTube channel, focusing on teaching mobile music production and mobile tech solutions using iOS devices for professional content creation. Henny has served on the Board for the Atlanta Chapter of The Recording Academy for over 6 years where he currently serves as chapter President. He also sits on the nominating committee for the newly established Mechanical Licensing Collective, a nonprofit designated by the U.S. Copyright Office to ensure songwriters, composers, lyricists, and music publishers timely receive mechanical royalties from streaming and download services. Find out more about Henny Tha Bizness online at https://www.hennythabizness.com/ Want to record conversations like this, check out RIVERSIDE.FM: https://tinyurl.com/3u2ace4y

I had a chance to chat with the incredibly talented singer / songwriter, Symphony, on her birthday! We talked about her background growing up in a family of musicians, the importance of knowing 'why' you are making music, her songwriting process/musical inspirations, and much more! Connect with Symphony on Instagram @symphony.sr --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khordmaster/message

Liam Killen is a Music Producer/Youtuber based in Montreal, Canada. His YouTube channel, which focuses primarily on the newest music production gear/software and is both creative and educational. Some may even say it's dope asf! Whether you're looking for inspiration, or just to hunker down and learn the ins and outs of tricky synth hardware/software, Liam's channel is the place to be. You can also find him on TikTok and Instagram. Music available on all major streaming platforms. Find out more about Liam here: ►Website: https://www.liamkillen.com/ ►Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/liamkillen ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liamkillenmusic/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@liamkillenmusic ►Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cbPe3m

YOOOOOOOOOO have you heard? Brandon Rico and Khordmaster had a conversation. I highly recommend checking it out. That is all. Have a great day. Oh, and check out Brandon on Instagram @brandonrico --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khordmaster/message

Sarah Coponat is an amazing pianist and Twitch streamer, just ask any one of thousands of fans that join her every week for her livestreams. I discovered Sarah when I started streaming some of my piano performances on Reddit, and since that moment about a year ago, Sarah has exploded on the Twitch scene. Sarah and her brother Sebastien join me for an incredible conversation about their musical background, how they got started on Twitch, and much more! This conversation was such a vibe and I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did! **CHAPTERS** 0:00 - Intro 2:43 - Sarah's musical influences 7:31 - A strange musical phenomenon... 11:50 - Livestreaming on Twitch 25:25 - Importance of having a schedule for Twitch 36:30 - Making specific music vs. making carefree music 41:54 - What's your favorite movie, Sarah? 44:58 - What's your favorite vacation/holiday, Sarah? 48:20 - My trip to Tennessee 52:53 - What does Sarah's piano practice look like nowadays? 57:38 - If Sarah could go to a dream concert, with 5 artists of all time, who would she choose? 01:04:26 - Importance of being vulnerable when you are livestreaming 01:14:40 - Closing Check out Sarah on Instagram, Twitch, and Spotify (@sarahcoponat)! Subscribe now to be updated on my latest videos: https://tinyurl.com/1x2ivyqf Follow Me Here

Matt Fecher is the co-founder of one of AudioKit, the team behind quite possibly the most popular music app available on the iOS, Synth One. For episode 50 of Khordmaster Keys, we had an INCREDIBLE conversation about: 00:00 - Intro 16:02 - Atlanta the hub for iOS Music 21:01 - Philosophy behind apps pricing structure 24:07 - Word of Mouth is now more important than marketing 28:35 - AudioKit team size 38:25 - Come up with 5 ideas everyday 48:46 - The more features the less people like the app (typically) 49:38 - How to get started coding 55:41 - Is music better now than it has ever been? 59:56 - Upcoming app from AudioKit 01:02:08 - Megaman 2 Soundtrack

Curtiss King is an award-winning music producer, rapper, author, and YouTube luminary whose work has captured the hearts, ears, and minds of music listeners and creators around the world. His inspirational journey from crafting beats on a video game console in his grandma's patio to a six figure online beat selling business led him to author his best selling book The Prosperous Hip Hop Producer. Find out more about @Curtiss King TV online at https://www.curtissking.com/ Want to record conversations like this, check out RIVERSIDE.FM: https://tinyurl.com/3u2ace4y

I was wondering recently why I haven't come across nearly as many women producers as men online. Shortly after thinking about this, I came across Whitney Taber's page and discovered she was a chapter leader of a very interesting organization called Girls Make Beats. I knew at that moment I would have to try to have her on my show to talk about her experience with this dope nonprofit organization. Fast forward a couple months, and here we are! Whitney talks about her journey from being a radio / media personality, to being a music business executive, to ultimately having her passion and purpose collide, as she puts it, with her current role with the NPO: Girls Make Beats (@Girlsmakebeats on Instagram). Check out Whitney on Instagram (@ms_taber) to find out more. Hope you all enjoy! 00:00 - Intro 02:01 - Whitney Taber's Story 14:11 - Girls Make Beats Story Subscribe now to be updated on the latest videos: https://tinyurl.com/1x2ivyqf Follow Me Here

Do you have a passion for something and are struggling figuring out how to turn it into something meaningful? Ian Martin Allison, of @Scott's Bass Lessons , joins me for episode 54 of K_AL Experience. It was such an insightful, informative, and inspiring conversation. I left with some immediate ideas on how to be successful as a music content creator. 0:00 - Intro 2:19 - Ian's Background 4:11 - Music in Minneapolis 4:53 - Why I invited Ian on as a guest 6:32 - Why Ian chose to become a content creator 13:13 - Importance of helping people you look up to 15:14 - How to Treat Social Media 22:31 - What giving things away for free can do for you 33:23 - Ian's suggestion for me 41:32 - Ian's 1:1 bass lessons 45:21 - Ian's insightful take on procrastination 50:25 - My recommendation for Ian 54:24 - Top 5 Artists for Ian 59:03 - Closing Check out Ian on Instagram (@ianmartinallison) to find out more. Subscribe now to be updated on the latest videos: https://tinyurl.com/1x2ivyqf Follow Me Here

What do you think happens when a Teenage Engineering OP-Z and OP-1 expert get together? Well, for episode 57 of Khordmaster Keys, , I had the awesome opportunity to chat with Enoxz. Oh, and I am releasing this episode on his BIRTHDAY! In today's episode, we talk about our musical background and style, and go into detail on why we enjoy Teenage Engineering's products so much. This conversation was such a vibe and I hope you guys enjoy it as much as we did! **CHAPTERS** 0:00 - Intro 2:31 - What makes Teenage Engineering products so special? 3:34 - Donald Glover (Childish Gambino) uses the OP-1 4:39 - OP-Z and OP-1 workflow insight 15:37 - What makes Koala Sampler so special? 20:40 - What makes Ableton Push 2 such a great controller? 19:52 - What is live performing like as a producer? 28:55 - How to use TikTok as a music producer 29:52 - What crafting an album is like as a producer 32:25 - Does everyone who makes music, love their music? 39:17- Enoxz musical goals 45:38 - Every opportunity is not the right opportunity 46:07 - What are beat packs and why you should care 49:11 - Closing Check out Enoxz on Instagram (@e.noxz) to find out more. Subscribe now to be updated on my latest videos: https://tinyurl.com/1x2ivyqf Follow Me Here

Filipino producer gny, (Eugene Yaptangco), first began his career in the music industry under a different alias-Technicalia. More lo-fi based than Technicalia's electronic music side, gny's main influences include Madlib and Knxwledge. Since 2017, gny has amassed over 8.7 million streams on Spotify, with "this here" and "everything will be okay" as his top performing tracks to date. Follow gny on Instagram at @gnymakeshiphop Want to record conversations like this, check out RIVERSIDE.FM: https://tinyurl.com/3u2ace4y

I had the absolute pleasure of having the creator and developer of Koala Sampler, Marek Bereza, on an episode of my show. If you know me, you know I am a huge fan of Koala Sampler. I use it all the time, and it's one of my favorite ways of making music. In episode 41, we talked about: What I love most about Koala Sampler Why Marek decided to develop this app Marek's background App's Marek worked on before Koala How often Marek makes music in Koala Upcoming updates to Koala (EXCITED!) Where Marek sees himself in 5 years Who Marek would want to see at a dream concert of his (dead or alive) And what everyone wants to know: where did the name Koala come from? It was an amazing experience and a milestone for me to have Marek on, and I really am excited for all of the other Koala Sampler users out there to watch this. Truly hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khordmaster/message

Incredibly talented producer: BOLT.WAV.  He has a Final Fantasy 7 themed beat on his Instagram somewhere that is so fire. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khordmaster/message

Lawyer, entrepreneur, fellow Rutgers Alum, and occasional model, Brittany Hale (BND Consulting), joins me for another dope episode of your favorite YouTube show, Khordmaster Keys In today's episode, we talk about her experience in law school, her company, BND consulting, and why she believes public shaming can be very effective

I had an AWESOME opportunity to chat with Tobias from Teenage Engineering. We talked about his background, the OP-Z, OP-1, and a host of other things that any fan of Teenage Engineering will want to hear. Subscribe now to be updated on the latest videos: https://tinyurl.com/1x2ivyqf Follow Me Here

Musically, @GLASYS is the most talented person I have ever met. So incredibly excited to have him on to talk about his musical background, MIDI Art, video game memories, and much more. GLASYS (Gil Assayas) is a pianist, synthesist, producer and vocalist who melds many genres and influences including Electronic Music, Alternative Rock, Jazz, Classical and Video Game Music. Since relocating to the US a few years ago, GLASYS has been endorsed by major gear manufacturers such as Nord Keyboards, 64 Audio, Sequential and Spectrasonics, has developed a large social media presence with millions of video views, has been featured on the GRAMMY's website, and has had his song 'The Pressure' played at a Portland Trailblazers NBA game. Recently, he was discovered by Hip-Hop giant T-Pain on reddit and the two are now collaborating. GLASYS is also currently touring and collaborating with legendary musician and producer Todd Rundgren. For the last few years GLASYS has been developing a unique left hand technique that allows him to play both the bass and drum parts simultaneously on a custom built MIDI controller. He often incorporates this technique in his live arrangements on his YouTube channel. More recently, his live MIDI art videos have gone viral on TikTok. GLASYS released his debut EP 'The Pressure' in 2016 and his first full length album ‘Defective Humanity' (which was successfully crowd-funded on Kickstarter) in 2019. Click here to stream/download the album. "HO. LY. SH*T! I've never seen anything like this in my life. Man. PM me if you wanna work together, bro. This is amazing!" - T-Pain. Connect with GLASYS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/GLASYSmusic YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/GLASYS Instagram: www.instagram.com/GLASYSmusic Twitter: www.twitter.com/GLASYSmusic TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@gil.assayas Bandcamp: GLASYS.bandcamp.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XJsHHv Want to record conversations like this, check out RIVERSIDE.FM: https://tinyurl.com/3u2ace4y

Lamont Holden, known in the music production community as TheLetterLBeats, is a music producer, DJ, podcast host, videographer, social media content creator, sound designer, teacher and audio engineer. Returning to campus after four years in Atlanta, GA at the pulse of the music industry, he will continue teaching Beatmaking I & II, Critical Audio Listening and Audio Recording Techniques. During the fall 2021 semester, Professor Holden launched the “Illini Anthem” project that combines hip hop music and culture with new athletic and school spirit traditions at UIUC. Professor Holden earned his B.A. from the University of Illinois in 2004 and an M.A. in Teaching & Education at National Louis University in 2011. www.khordmaster.com #khordmasterkeys #khordmaster --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khordmaster/message