Make The Caul

It's been almost 6 years since the first meeting between our host DJ Mainstream, and today's guest Iman Marie. But from internships to sharing stages with big-name artists, Iman has done her fair share to rise the ranks. With a new zip code, the same hunger that got her on Mainstream's radar is about to have her on everyone's "up next" list. The future is looking bright, and this episode is gonna be a 'banga'. Sponsors: Chillhop Music - Chillhop.com; WVMR Network - @WVMRNetwork on social media; Sueheidy new instrumental 'Triumph' - tinyurl.com/sueheidytriumph All instrumentals played throughout this episode have been provided by Chillhop Music! Music was provided by their 'Chillhop Spotlight - Best of Sleepy Fish' playlist, which you can listen to here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np6XJDnic34 Music was also provided by their 'Chillhop Spotlight - Best of Philathrope' playlist, which you can listen to here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY1EUhRI__w Follow Iman Marie at @IAmImanMarie Follow the show at @MakeTheCaul

Low morale but he's a big stepper as our host is back with a very controversial real-life topic. Based on a social media post about men who look for women to be their "mother", DJ Mainstream goes into details on not only how other men should change for the better... but how he's at fault as well! A revealing episode ending with some much-needed K. Dot. This may be one for the history books! Sponsors: Chillhop Music - Chillhop.com; WVMR Network - @WVMRNetwork on social media; Sueheidy new instrumental 'Triumph' - tinyurl.com/sueheidytriumph All instrumentals played throughout this episode have been provided by Chillhop Music! Music was provided by their 'Chillhop Essentials - Summer 2022' playlist, which you can listen to here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aZL9wMhGH0 Follow the show at @MakeTheCaul

Another day another season! Fresh off his four-month hiatus, DJ Mainstream is back with.. a new intro? a new business venture? a new attitude? Well 'special' changes aside, the entrepreneur speaks on what's to come from the podcast and his plans for the future as co-owner of the newly developed WVMR Network! Sponsors: Chillhop Music - Chillhop.com; WVMR Network - @WVMRNetwork on social media; Sueheidy new instrumental 'Triumph' - tinyurl.com/sueheidytriumph All instrumentals played throughout this episode have been provided by Chillhop Music! Music was provided by their 'Taste of Summer' playlist, which you can listen to here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiMvo_JFwXA Follow the show at @MakeTheCaul

It's Part 2 as DJ Mainstream presents Make The Life: a series of guests that go beyond the norm of a conversation on Make The Caul. We continue the conversation with Leon Marin who continues to speak on his progression mentally and emotionally since he first graced VoicelessMusic.com and how the plights of his past shape him into the man he is today. Sponsors: EDC Beats (creator of our intro) - EDCBeats.com; Voiceless Music - VoicelessMusic.com; Varn Curtis 'the Dime Bag Don' Merch - tinyurl.com/dimebagdon Juanito Jones' new single "Triflin" - tinyurl.com/juanitotriflin Follow Leon Marin at @leonmarin347 | Follow the show at @MakeTheCaul

Before we release Part 2 of the Make The Life Series, we debut another new feature on Make The Caul... it's Shoot The Sh*t! Sometimes our podcasts just go on for long period of time, but for DJ Mainstream and Leon Marin, it's just two long time friends speaking again for the first time again in years. In this 10 minute prequel to Part 2 dropping this Friday! Sponsors: EDC Beats (creator of our intro) - EDCBeats.com; Voiceless Music - VoicelessMusic.com; Varn Curtis 'the Dime Bag Don' Merch - tinyurl.com/dimebagdon Juanito Jones' new single "Triflin" - tinyurl.com/juanitotriflin Follow Leon Marin at @leonmarin347 | Follow the show at @MakeTheCaul

Debuting a new series with a big guest, DJ Mainstream presents Make The Life: a series of guests that go beyond the norm of a conversation on Make The Caul. And of course, with something new, we bring you what some would say is a young legend from the NYC underground independent music scene. Leon Marin has been involved in some of the most storied music beefs throughout his young life... but for the first time on our podcast, he shares his feelings about it all. A moment in time between one of Voiceless Music's first features and DJ Mainstream, this is Part 1 of how Leon Marin made his life. Sponsors: EDC Beats (creator of our intro) - EDCBeats.com; Voiceless Music - VoicelessMusic.com; Varn Curtis 'the Dime Bag Don' Merch - tinyurl.com/dimebagdon Juanito Jones' new single "Triflin" - tinyurl.com/juanitotriflin Follow Leon Marin at @leonmarin347 | Follow the show at @MakeTheCaul

Once upon a time, class was in session and the student was today's guest. But fast forward, Juanito has become a 90-year-old mentally (you'll hear why) with the energy to bring his art to the world by any means necessary. Between discussing his change in music style, his production prowess, and feelings about the music game currently, the former multi-time Voiceless Music Awards nominee and the Voice of the Voiceless had much to discuss! Now we're grown AF and on a podcast; listen to DJ Mainstream and WHO.... Juanito. Sponsors: EDC Beats (creator of our intro) - EDCBeats.com; Voiceless Music - VoicelessMusic.com; Dime Bag Don Merch - tinyurl.com/dimebagdon | Follow Juanito Jones at @whoisjuanito | Follow the show at @MakeTheCaul

Back at it again, DJ Mainstream continues to dig in the crates and archives with people who know him best... and today's guest is no different! From the days as host & guest on Voiceless Music Radio, to host & promoter for RLE Concert Series, Don Warbucks connection to the music industry runs deep. In this conversation, the Don and the Voice of the Voiceless discuss being diverse in the music game, how the Brooklyn MC stayed busy during the pandemic, and the heyday of the independent music scene in New York City during it's height (including one Leon Marin). It's another multi-layered, multi-faceted edition of Make The Caul between our esteemed host and his award nominated guest! Sponsors: EDC Beats (creator of our intro) - EDCBeats.com; Voiceless Music - VoicelessMusic.com; Dime Bag Don Merch - https://dime-bag-don.myshopify.com | Follow Don Warbucks at @donwarbucks | Follow the show at @MakeTheCaul

Guess whose back? And rather than getting into a random reason of disappearance... who are we kidding? DJ Mainstream is back on your airwaves discussing his abrupt hiatus from the show while also discussing the life and sounds of one Bizzy Bee. The rapper, actor, DJ and former multi-time Voiceless Music Awards winner chat about fatherhood, keeping his ears to the streets, and preparing for 2022... So what happens when the 'chief rocka' and the 'voice of the voiceless' get together for an old chat? Sponsors: EDC Beats (creator of our intro) - EDCBeats.com Voiceless Music - VoicelessMusic.com Follow Bizzy Bee at @BizzyBeeBBP Follow the show at @MakeTheCaul

In a subsequent season premier of Make The Caul, a podcast long time coming between our host and the original reason why One Word Ten Letters exist, it's first client Varn Curtis! And while these two long time friends could've discussed his hit projects, Bongs Blunts & Bitches or even Roll Another One, it was total opposite. From stories of two Queens kidz, Hip-Hop groups and their impact and that infamous vaccine Juvenile video, Varn and Mainstream make a entertaining podcast. The dope man is here, and he's here to talk that talk!

The epic and controversial podcast featuring our host DJ Mainstream and 4 individuals who were there through the saga that is WVMR New York radio station: former personality Priya Williams, former personality King Leek, creator of the logo Live Johnson & former personality Meko Sky

In a historic 4-part miniseries season finale of the podcast, DJ Mainstream peels the curtain ALL THE WAY back and discuss one of the most hidden and un-talked about situations in his life... Is this the end of the Make The Caul podcast?

Part 3 of the 4-part miniseries season finale of the podcast, DJ Mainstream peels the curtain ALL THE WAY back and discuss one of the most hidden and un-talked about situations in his life... What happens when one of the more well-known lifestyle and beauty vloggers and our boss and head honcho of Voiceless Music did an episode of Make The Caul?

Part 2 of the 4-part miniseries season finale of the podcast, DJ Mainstream peels the curtain ALL THE WAY back and discuss one of the most hidden and un-talked about situations in his life... What happens when one of the more well-known lifestyle and beauty vloggers and our boss and head honcho of Voiceless Music did an episode of Make The Caul?

In a historic 4-part miniseries season finale of the podcast, DJ Mainstream peels the curtain ALL THE WAY back and discuss one of the most hidden and un-talked about situations in his life... What happens when one of the more well-known lifestyle and beauty vloggers and our boss and head honcho of Voiceless Music did an episode of Make The Caul?

We finish the emotional interview with Meko Sky with a big annoucement for Episode 23 which will feature the Boy Who Said Couldn't Make It along with more memories of WVMR, the 'first lady' of the station DJ Cool Chellz, the moves his team is making and of course, the pending release of 665. This one you should listen to at high volume in your own 4 walls.

Another one! Once again our host gets a two-part episode but this time with longtime friend and collaborator Meko Sky! In this one, the two Bronx natives discuss Meko's movements since WVMR closed, his feelings on how WVMR impacted the industry and the unfortunate loss of three of New York's independent music scene representatives...

We present part two episode of Episode 21! For Swami and Mainstream, the focus becomes on the buisness and how A Bummy Nigga Named Al, Swami's next project, comes to life. Also, we get an exclusive from the album. How does this epic 2+ hour interview end? Turn off the TV, take a listen and enjoy!

Woah! The first ever two part episode of Make The Caul in recording history and the first episode to drop in the same week. How does two people who never met but were Twitter friends create magic? Carolina native Swami Da Bullhemian and our host speaks on the young MC's personal life, his business and what everyone should expect from his next project, A Bummy Nigga Named Al.

Our first guest of the season, B Light stops by the show and the guiding light of the industry and the Voice of the Voiceless drop nothing but gems. Between these two music business minds, the episode speaks on everything from managing artists, being profitable in a pandemic, and the what ifs in the future. This is a episode you don't want to miss!

We back! DJ Mainstream, after leaving Season 2 on a somber note, is back at it for Season 3 and this time it's a review of past episodes and the focus it took to get 18 episodes recorded.... whew it's been a long time we shouldn't have left you. And with this episode, its no more slacking time... cause we can't go for that. No can do!

In the Season 2 finale, and the most personal episode of Make The Caul yet, DJ Mainstream speaks on the importance of mental health in the current climate of the world while focusing on his own recognizance. Sharing his mental plights, difficulties and weakness, the Voiceless Music owner spills his heart, soul and mind, in the longest recorded episode of his podcast yet. Don't we all wish it was so simple?

How often do you have snakes in the grass? That is today's theme of this edition of Make The Caul. DJ Mainstream discusses protecting 'the house' while maintaining the grass around it. Especially speaking on having the right people around you, it's an informative episode about keeping it 100 with yourself and making sure those around you do the same.

Another day, another chance to the speak to the masses. This time DJ Mainstream, back at his home studio, returns speaking on the topic of artists who are predominant fixtures of the "boom bap, golden era of Hip-Hop" style of music and how they can fit in the current era of the entertainment field. Whoop here is the new episode, and in this one... the truth hurts.

DJ Mainstream is back on the podcast and this time he is discussing the importance of having (or not having) a manager... straight from his car! A first for the host, this episode is full of car horns, chemistry, left turn clicks, and cleverness. With a focus on keeping your 'sanity', this is all about the logistics. Not all of us can be Eric Murphy. This one is for the middle men and women. .

Time has been patient with those who have something to work for. For J La Sol, it's working for his sanity as he is on the show today discussing how he made it happen for him. From humble beginnings as a MC to being one of the pillars of New York's independent music scene with his Soul Sessions event, the Queens bred artists has endured much in the past year as he discusses with DJ Mainstream.

Make The Hustle Series continues! Make the Hustle is all about DJ Mainstream featuring artists who turned their entertainment careers into multi faceted works of art! Part 2 is with rapper/singer, clothing designer and tattoo artist Sueheidy! For this episode DJ Mainstream speaks with Sueheidy and her ability to balance between being a full-time signed artist, a talented tattoo artist and designer of clothing under her Savant Mind company. A conversation of the rise of a Bronx native born into a business she was destined to dominate and adapt through personal trials and tribulations and the unfortunate COVID pandemic. It's a episode full of gems that makes this worth a listen. Get your pen and pad ready.

Make The Hustle Series begins! Make the Hustle is all about DJ Mainstream featuring artists who turned their entertainment careers into multi faceted works of art! Part 1 is with rapper, producer and graphic designer Live Johnson! For this episode the fellas discuss Live's time as a signed artist, then opening his pallet to being a producer and becoming a graphic designer. With hardwork and dedication, Live became a sough out student of the game in many ways and he speaks on that rise, his passion to teach himself and share his experiences with others. This is a can't miss episode for the 'gangstas and the hustlas'.

Host and Interview, Rapper and DJ, Batman and Robin. Our host DJ Mainstream and today's guest, Blackout the Rebel have had a long history in only a few short years, but they got a story to tell! In the premise of Blackout making the option of going from being an artist to being an overall media presence, both men discuss the rise of WVMR and Darkside Radio, the balance between artist and host, and the focus needed to be a important figure in a hectic entertainment industry.

Season 2 baby! In this edition of Make The Caul, DJ Mainstream reviews all the previous episodes of the podcast along with debuting a new intro, new sponsors, and announcing what's to come in upcoming episodes of the show.

DJ Mainstream has a plan! Well not exactly... but he's going to tell you all about his and how he put Voiceless Music and WVMR into action. Hear some important tips on creating your brand and a even more impactful Mainstream Monologue capped off by a true music throwback!

Consistency is key! DJ Mainstream speaks on a forgotten thought process when it comes to living life.. and that's being consistent in whatever you do. Plus, he discusses how he maintained relevancy as a DJ alongside DJ Mastermind and other great spin artists.

DJ Mainstream takes a deep dive into his memories for this episode as he discusses the importance of turning your bad memories into those of good. While his memories have lead to important decisions in his life, our host speaks on you drawing inspiration in the best way possible from your memories to use in the future.

In this episode, DJ Mainstream discusses his early years as DJ JDolla (who?) and how his vision in forming a career in the entertainment business formulated from an hustle including revealing the original name of his business before Voiceless Music.

Another new episode of Make The Caul! In this episode, DJ Mainstream explains the need to be patient and making opportunities count, no matter how long it takes. Mainstream discusses the rise of such stars as Bow Wow, Lil' Wayne and even highlights the recent rise of singers Chloe x Halle. It's a can't miss "Life" episode of the podcast.

DJ Mainstream is back at it again, and this time he's speaking on connections! Mainstream discussed his 5 necessary points, his own plight as an up and coming manager and radio host, and more. Bring your 'pen & a pad', 'roll up' and find out how Mainstream went from an 'army of two' into a whole 'imperious' gang!

DJ Mainstream is back again and this time he wants you to respect your elders! Discussing the need to properly respect those who've come before you, 'the Social Analyst' speaks on finding your place in the world BUT making sure you honor the legends, the people who have 'made it' and applying it to your life. This one is for the young'ns!

DJ Mainstream returns the podcast with another episode of Make The Caul! On this episode, he discusses how to draw inspiration from the shows your binge watch and apply it to your life. From DAVE to Avatar: The Last Airbender, Mainstream makes a point on why your TV can be your mental ally during a pandemic.

In his epic return to audio, DJ Mainstream catches up on what has gone on in the world since the closing of his radio station, WVMR. Mainstream also discusses his reason to coming back, his new endeavors, and what's next including bringing back an old segment, The Mainstream Monologue.