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I couldn't help but to record a mini pod while on the road. Simple recipe: music and anecdotes. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! Find us on IG @RealRadioPodcast and wherever you listen to podcasts search "RealRadio"!

Pshh- pshhhhhh- pshhh is how Danielle Mastrion communicates. When she talks that talk it leaves a permanent mark! During this session we get to find out about her work as a muralist, the ecosystem created by likeminded artists in her orbit and her adventures painting across the globe. We even got her to rank her favorite pieces! Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! Find us on IG @RealRadioPodcast and wherever you listen to podcasts search "RealRadio"!

DJ Khalil gets us out the starting blocks for 2024! We shouldn't mention his work as a DJ (not because we're in denial of his skills, trust me- we aren't! And that opinion is based on our experience of him behind the decks!) because we spoke about writing emails, paying our bills, art, his cat and music. All these topics were simply a pretext to laugh out loud and vibe with a kindred spirit. Get to know your DJ as a human in this episode. It'll improve your next experience on the dance floor while he's in the mix. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!  Find us on IG @RealRadioPodcast and wherever you listen to podcasts search "RealRadio"!

Our last discussion needed a sequel, so during her New York visit we had a chance to sit down with Mirna Bamieh in studio to hear about her current projects (Sour Things) and hints on upcoming works. You can sense movement in the way she speaks; it's clear that movement is part of her personal story and fuels her passion. They say some fish would drown if they stopped swimming; Mirna sees the world as her ocean and swims to stay alive. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!Find us on IG @RealRadioPodcast and wherever you listen to podcasts search "RealRadio"!

All the conversations I've had with selektahs have one phrase in common: "You have to have the ability to read the room". gWiz is fully literate, a professional room reader who learned phonetically! In this episode, we learned about his sound development from student of the art to now leading the school as DJ! Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!  Find us on IG @RealRadioPodcast and wherever you listen to podcasts search "RealRadio"!

Il n'y a aucun risque a tout miser sur noir! On ne perd jamais avec Le Paris Noir grace à Kévi Donat. Sa plateforme offre des services qui permettent de découvrir Paris et son histoire. Il nous a expliqué tout son parcours dans cet épisode et ce qu'il se prépare pour très bientôt.  Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! Find us on IG @RealRadioPodcast and wherever you listen to podcasts search "RealRadio"!

He said it himself, he's so nice so they named him twice! It was inevitable that we brought on a guest ahead of the ball season to get us in gear and ready to go. We wanted to focus on the journey, so we decided to connect with Kong Kong and hear about the adventure that is becoming a pro hooper. It's a quick one so listen and share, it's the Brooklyn way! Find us on IG @RealRadioPodcast and wherever you listen to podcasts search "RealRadio"!

Nous vous présentons Charles et Lionel, le moteur musicale du festival international LaSunday. Grâce à eux et leur équipe l'Afrique francophone a désormais sa propre dynamique sur la scène. Mais pour dire vrai, leur esprit rassembleur ne cherche pas à maintenir les limites imposées par la langue de nos anciens usurpateurs; non, pas du tout! Comme nos grands frères Sénégalais nous ont appris: l'Afrique n'est pas démunie mais seulement désunie! On est ensemble alors. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! Find us on IG @RealRadioPodcast and wherever you listen to podcasts search "RealRadio"!

Il nous fallait des nouveaux vêtements, un cadre idéale et de la bonne compagnie: direction le Vestiaire Original où Stéphanie nous présente son concept store made in Benin! Dans cet épisode elle partage avec nous ses aventures du début et le parcours qui mène au Vestiaire! Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! Find us on IG @RealRadioPodcast and wherever you listen to podcasts search "RealRadio"!

This episode is a special issue from a pre-summer session recorded with entrepreneur/producer Eman Musik. We talked music, we played music and exchanged vibes!Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way ! Find us on IG @RealRadioPodcast and wherever you listen to podcasts search "RealRadio"!

We decided to start this season with food! And the outdoors (you can guess where our priorities lie). When your "outside" is nature and the wilderness, Nardo can not only show you the way, he'll quiet that stomach gargling.  In this episode, we sat down to discover how Lynardo Holland is able to combine his culinary skills and his passion for the outdoors. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! Find us on IG @RealRadioPodcast and wherever you listen to podcasts search "RealRadio"!

Watson Mere likes to communicate through his art and for his first solo exhibition he painted a book! He took advantage of the "open door policy" and came back on the show to share about the process. Hear it here, see it at the exhibit July 1st through July 28th! Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

This episode is a result of when connecting the dots works well! Afropolitan Cities is all about connecting the dots. To let DJ Kweks tell it there's power in creating links between peoples in difference places on the map for the empowerment of a teeny tiny place called Africa! Unfortunately, it's true. Africa isn't a country! It's a behemoth awakening through its diaspora. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! P.S. We recorded this episode ahead of their NYC mixer! 

One needs not be familiar with the first conversation we had with The Earth Center to jump into this episode of the podcast. We spoke about their view of society, sexuality and the spirit world. As always, the podcast format gave us extra time to continue the conversation beyond the livestream. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

Sometimes we need help from the universe to connect the dots. This episode is the embodiment of the universe manifesting its energy. Job Bellevue enjoys connecting the dots; the dots between you and the outdoors.He named his company Echo The Journey with the intent of bringing us all outside!Tap in to find out more about his journey and the upcoming upstate escape experience. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

Nous avons toujours aimé les discussions avec les artistes discrets, en ce qui concerne leur façon d'être dans la vie de tous les jours; surtout quand ils se dévoilent micro en mains.Dans cet épisode nous nous sommes assis avec Kemtaan, l'artiste qui s'occupe des artistes. Un créateur né devenu adulte dans son art car il sent ce qui résonne et maitrise le son. Nous vous invitons a (re)découvrir Maître Nate Kemtaan Yoda! Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

We all ask ourselves existential questions. The Dogon are proposing answers. Some of those answers may rearrange or eliminate some deeply rooted beliefs you have. In this episode, members of the Earth Center introduce their philosophy and practices. All the "parler vrai" make it feel like this full length discussion was cut short. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

Every year I get to have PBJ! He's back on the show and his brand is ever expanding. He broke down his current role as the lead designer @ Hat Club; needless to say he's still cooking up fitteds for your dome, pins for your fits and jerseys for your team. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

Open door policy (ODP) in full effect in this episode with guest Nkumu Katalay. He came by after a recent performance and we got to chop it up (yes, Daemian Brown decided to put on his guest host shirt for this episode) about the writing process, Congo and the upcoming triple album. Whether you're discovering him or you've been a fan, the highlight of the show for us was the live music session! First ever!Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

True to his word DJ Birane came back to host a live DJ set on the show! Thank me later.Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

"It must be a natural phenomenon how we still can remember where we're coming from". And so it continues to manifest itself. Dare we believe that an artist like Mere is a representation of that undying spirit? To hear him tell it inspiration is communicated to him; he gladly accepts to be a vessel. Find out more in this episode. You'll want to see it as well! Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!

During his last visit Hans came on as DJ Hanzi and for a while now we've wanted him back as Hans Augustave, the film director! With one of his short films currently circulating in the festival circuit, he came on to discuss Nwa: another project, loosely based on his life experience, about a young immigrant boy having to make an important decision.Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! Oh! and yes we did discuss his bubbling event series: Reprieve Party.

She's back! The multi disciplinary artist Etoo Tsana is back on the show to promote an event featuring the legendary Kofi Olomide; in the midst of all that we were discussed some of her experiences in the industry that marked her trajectory. She's writing about it in a soon to be released format. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!

It's lovely when the "Open Door Policy" is in full effect.Samantha returned and took full advantage of it; in this episode we were finally able to have a long format discussion around her beauty brand AYIIKO.In addition to giving your ears the self care they deserve from the audio vibrations that emanate from the podcast you'll learn about a brand that will improve your skin care.Thank us later!Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

Introducing KYTE Games, a series of challenges where teams demonstrate their physical, strategic and finesse skills as they compete against each other.  The competition is the creation of artist Kofi Yours Truly who also serves as the MC and lead official. In this episode you'll get to meet some of the competitors and the DJ's that provide the soundtrack to this whole ting! Do not do yourself a disservice, listening to the audio podcast & watching the video highlights is a must! Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!

If you ever doubted the fact we do this for the pleasure and enjoyment of it, this episode will prove you wrong!Daemian & Pierce joined me in studio pour parler de tout et de rien. We know it all (definitely not!), so hear our advice on getting your teeth fixed, the fall of babylon and prison reform. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

It's always nice to see talented people on their come up! We don't claim to be A&R's or talent scouts (maybe we are!) but to see a selectHer like AQ continuously grow,  it's enjoyable. She's been increasingly getting noticed as DJ, particularly for promoting African House music. We discussed the pandemic playing a role in her ascension and the music she produces in light of her more recent release “Are U Here 2.0” Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

Art conversations are always enticing for us; it's sometimes an enigma understanding what the artist intends to convey and who they're attempting to convey that too. We always ask about the accessibility of the art: Colleen Kong-Savage is accessible. So is her art. As an illustrator, muralist, paper collage(r), it has to be a word, her most recent work involved murals working with Thrive Collective in schools around the city. She's also working on a yet to be released illustrated children's book. All that and more in this perfectly accessible episode!Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

It's always nice to tap in with the yutes. They are the leaders of the time to come. Dara Banjo is looking to command our attention. She's has taken a seat at the table through her work in portrait and fashion photography; she has an affinity for nude portraits aiming to challenge notions of body image. You can hear her energy and exuberance in this episode; she called next so pay attention! Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!  

Amie McNee told us to never hesitate about expressing your art as an artist. Releasing it inevitably creates some sense of relief after the preceding anxiety subsides. Widmark is still an artist despite no recent releases. You can tell by watching him internalize sounds, surroundings, speech, people's behavior etc. There's a backlog of material building up.  Listening to this episode, you can hear in between the words that he stills has a few things to express. He's an undeniable autodidact hustler. Meet him at the top. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

Artists look for ways to communicate to an audience: Frei Speech is an artist. His figures of speech consist of wearable art, cinematography + two turntables and a bike! If what is meant by “talk is cheap” is for us to freely share knowledge from our experiences, then the Mayor of Bedstuy chose the right moniker. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

If Bob Ross and Wim Hof had a child, that child would be named Katharine! Ok, please forgive the immediate male references I just made when speaking of this superwoman! Those references are due to my knowledge being limited by pop culture. To hear Kath speak about it, getting in ice cold water at the lake sounds like a piece of ice cream cake: you prepare yourself mentally, you don a bathing suit, wools socks and gloves and Boom! You jump in! Clearly, there's more to it; and  in this episode we discussed the personal journey that brought her to taking part in this activity and what keeps her going. We also found out about an entire community that exists around chilly dipping!Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

Remember the name Tyson Meraki. My hunch is it'll ring bells in the future, in a good way! He kicked off  2022 as our first guest; he shared the upbringing experience and the quest for knowledge of self that fuels his animé work. He also brings illustrations to life with his skills in animation. He doesn't want to be boxed in, they never do these artists,  so he keeps many strings on his guitar. We really kick up rumpus in this episode! Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

DJ Honda produced a track a while back called "Travellin' Man",  and it's fitting description of our guest Akin Yai. Originally based in Florida after being born in Benin, then bouncing around before finally landing back where it all started. In this episode, we discussed his experience as part of  the group Cyne, his taste for music and what brought him back full circle. In anticipation of his upcoming drop “Codes”, a collaboration album with producer Thomas Prime, we also featured the first single off of the project "Red Clay" (scheduled to be released Dec 3rd). Head to our Utube channel to see visuals of our discussion.Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!

It's tough to capture someone who captures places and people for a living so well. This episode is our attempt at catching a glimpse of Lougè. We discussed art, colors and some of the in between things about Mr. Lougè. It was necessary to memorialize this on multiple mediums so we brought in Pierce to capture the visuals. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!P.S. it was hot in the studio + I sweat a lot = bad combination! 

C'est confirmé, nous avons un écureuil qui rame. Plutôt bien d'ailleurs! Privel Hinkati portait notre drapeau aux JO de Tokyo. Dans cet épisode on a pu discuter du parcours qui la mené à l'aviron, de l'expérience olympique et de ses entraînements. 2024 est à nous! Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

L.A. Ray is motivated and persistent as a jack of a few trades from Mount Vernon NY. Fashion is essential to him and is expressed through his clothing brand and nonprofit. He also hosts a nice little event called « Strip & Paint ». Find out more in this episode. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

Les connaisseurs savent quel DJ Africain met l'ambiance! The US adventure of BB L'Amour started in NYC but the DJ seed had been planted many years prior. It's now grown to multiple cities and residency at the legendary Shrine and Tapis Rouge events. He's also affiliated with a certain Empereur 4K. In this episode you'll find out about Birane and how he became BB L'Amour. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

Where I come from the elders have always counseled us on the importance of owning land and property; if that philosophy applies to you and you're finding yourself looking for opportunities in NYC, meet Lonnie Robinson! In this episode we discussed how he became a licensed agent, his client-agent philosophy and real estate in Brooklyn.  As a native of the borough he has a strong sense of the village's value, or neighborhood if you will. In Mr. Robinson's neighborhood the vibes are good, the music is boom bap and he can always get you tickets to a good show!  Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!

The revolution won't be on the tube so don't bother looking there!Yes, there are revolutionaries among us; Ikemba Ojore is of that ilk. As a member of The International People's Democratic Uhuru Movement, he came on the show to discuss freedom, community building and revolution. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

Creating ethically comes with challenges. Kahindo Mateene is finding solutions to those challenges through her brand Kahindo! They offer colorful fashion ethically made in Africa for women.In this episode, we discussed her creative process, sourcing the materials, her inspiration  and what led to her career as a creative director. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!

We had our first discussion mid pandemic via zoom and the in-studio version is a level up! Glenn and Melissa from Soft Power Vote came on to discuss their most recent voter guide for the upcoming NYC elections. Once again they used their special recipe to cook up a political information guide that can empower people. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!

We always wanted to do an album review session live on air with the artist. Having the opportunity to hear the artist describe their state of mind and the creation process as you share how the art was received is something We find interesting. Kofi lent himself to this exercise coinciding with the release of his latest album "KYTE Season". The added layer of doing it on IG live made it even more interactive. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way! 

This episode  starts out as a discussion with Andy Beatman about his upcoming release. But really, I recorded this to assuage a selfish need I had of bringing the original RealRadio crew back together: it worked! Well almost, we weren't able to connect the dots with Del and Miranda but they were with us in spirit. Zoom didn't do justice with showing our studio chemistry so we included some snippets from our WTBU studio days! Listen & share, it's Brooklyn way!

I believe there is a saying that speaks of how twins communicate at frequencies not immediately accessible to common folk. There’s a mysticism to that connection and the Brujas are in tune with those frequencies. They not only vibrate with each other at those frequencies but with the world that surrounds them also. Sometimes we get to tag along for the ride: join in with this episode! Listen & share, it’s the Brooklyn way! P.S. there is a part 1 to this in our past episodes.

When you don't know it's good to be around those that do and hope to absorb some of their knowledge. Coach Moseley has done it, she's been around those that know; she knows! In this episode she shared about leadership, the business of college athletics and how she'll apply that to a shop she plans to own in Georgetown and family counseling! Makes sense, good coaches pay attention to detail. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!

Comment ne pas être séduit par le pitch d’Alain Ekambi?! Avec toute sa passion, son savoir faire et son énergie impossible de dire non à Dikalo! Dans cet épisode, Il a partagé tout sur l’historique de la plateforme, du processus de levé de fond, comment l’équipe s’est associée à distance et du role des utilisateurs dans le développement de Dikalo + Mbuntu. À croire que ce que nous avait dit Positive Black Soul dans les années 90 est vrai: "L'Afrique nest pas démunie mais seulement désunie!"Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!

As a DJ/Producer Boddhi Satva made the resolution to create a "holy trinity" with pop music, African rhythms and underground house, he calls it Ancestral Soul!Therefore, it was only right that our discussion started with addressing his ancestry as a person from Central African Republic, how that led to a stint as a diamond cutter and a transcendental connection with legendary producer Alton Miller . Truth be told, music was a consistent presence throughout his upbringing. Time was the only constraint of this episode, Boddhi was transparent and frank about his experience in the industry and how he's adapted to a new temporary reality. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!

This discussion with Crystal Pfeifer started months ago; so in this episode we picked up where we left off on topics such as fashion, her insights on trends, the industry and millinery! We also made sure to cover the basics about her background and track record so you’ll know her credentials are legit. I recommend you check out her online store and get your custom headwear for that post pandemic drip. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!

So called "luxury brands" have repeatedly found themselves having to specifically identify who their intended customers are, or rather aren't.Well, Kin Watches makes quality wrist wear for the people, all the people!Behind each watch is a message of culture; pleasing to the eye and reminiscent of tradition for the initiated. Those that aren't need not worry, each pattern's meaning is explained and their brand's philosophy is inclusive: "you don’t have to be part of the African Diaspora to appreciate African culture". You know what time it is! Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!

Quels sont les atouts du CCC?Aux apparences, ils sont nombreux. Celui le plus marquant est l'esprit de groupe. Certains membres préfèrent même l'effort à plusieurs au chemin parcouru seul. Mais l'épreuve de s'organiser à quatre ou cinq et de trouver l'inspiration pour créer un projet est parfois compliquée et désynchronisée; donc des titres et albums solo sortent chaque année pour être sûr de ne pas céder à la bataille contre le temps. Dans cet épisode, la discussion avec Amir El Presidente, B-Syd, DAC et Nasty Nesta nous a permis de découvrir leur dynamique de groupe, le nouvel album "C'est Nous" et surtout d'exhiber un peu plus leur personnalités respectives. Vous y trouverez aussi des réponses a la presence (ou l'absence) de l'équivoque, Anouwar. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!