Straight II Tape

Record Date: March 29th, 2022 #yourfavoritepodcast is in the house & comin' through with another banger! We will be joined by Mike G of the legendary Jungle Brothers & filmmaker Ricky Kelly (Black Beach/White Beach: A Tale Of Two Beaches) to discuss their upcoming documentary Humble In The Jungle. Of course, we will examine Will Smith slapping Chris Rock live at the Oscars in this week's The Headline Grab. So secure your spot in the Cypher and get a taste of our #unapologeticconversation. #LetsGetActive. You can catch S2T LIVE Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: March 22nd, 2022 #yourfavoritepodcast is getting our 2-step on. We will be joined by two hot Southern Soul artists, AG Thomas and Lowkey Kountry. They'll chat with us about the evolution of the Southern Soul genre and new projects that they've got going on. And as usual, we'll hit the week's highlights with the #HeadlineGrab and maybe a #rabbithole or two. This show is sure to speak to your #soul. So pull up with your drink, this Tuesday at 8pm and #LetsGetActive You can catch S2T LIVE Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: February 15th, 2022 Come hang with #yourfavoritepodcast as we host the Unofficial Musiq Soulchild v. Anthony Hamilton PreGame party! We will definitely hit some of the week's highlights and then get in to this highly anticipated Verzuz battle between these two crooners. You can catch S2T LIVE Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: March 1st, 2022 #yourfavoritepodcast is BACK! Ride with us as we tackle Russia's attack on Ukraine, the latest SCOTUS nomination and the new, reimagined show Bel-Air with guest Kil from the Apt 5B podcast. You can catch S2T LIVE Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: March 8th, 2022 #yourfavoritepodcast will knock another #S2TTuesday out of the park with an exciting show! We will be joined by Danny and Daniel from the legendary #blackpunk group The Veldt. They'll take us down the road of black rock, the group's evolution and also talk about their new EP 'The Electric Revolution (Rhythm and Drone)'. And as usual, we'll grab the headlines, with both hands, to bring you the week's most interesting topics. You can catch S2T LIVE Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: March 15th, 2022 #yourfavoritepodcast is joined by writer and director Tye Banks and actor Corwin Evans to talk about their action-packed cinematic projects Messy and Hit a Lick 2! We'll hit the Headline Grab and give you some #unapologeticonversation about the day's hot topics.....and a rabbit hole or two are a must! You can catch S2T LIVE Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: December 14th, 2021 #yourfavoritepodcast loves guests, right? Well, there's one particular guest (and great friend of the show) who is seemingly cursed when it comes to appearing on Straight II Tape. Join us as we exorcise the Shame Gang curse! Shame will join us to talk about his current project, tour and what he has in the horizon. Oh, and of course, we will talk you through this week's poppin headlines too. You can catch S2T LIVE Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: November 30th, 2021 #yourfavoritepodcast gives you a double dose of special guests! We are joined by songstress YahZarah as we discuss her latest release The Ceremony (available on all digital streaming platforms), her 20 plus year career in the music industry, and her upcoming acting debut in the movie Protector of the Gods. We also welcome back Brooklyn wordsmith Skyzoo as we talk about his critically acclaimed release All The Brilliant Things (available on all digital streaming platforms), the effects of Gentrification, and the business of ghostwriting in Hip Hop. You can catch S2T LIVE Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: November 16th, 2021 We are joined by MC extraordinaire OC from NC as we break down his new release The Black Phillip Tape (available on all digital streaming platforms), the importance of lyricism, and the state of NC Hip Hop! In this week's edition of The Headline Grab, we talk about the ending to the protests at Howard University, the Stand Up 'Karen' that interrupted comedian Affion Crockett's set, plus more! Oh yeah. And our favorite permanent guest host Bishop Omega is back in house as well!! You can catch S2T LIVE Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: November 9th, 2021 #youfavoritepodcast has a lot to say! We're joined by our podcasting bredren from the Front Porch Discussions Crew (Joe Biggs, Adrian DJallnite Long, Jen-Ai, & Eric Saliim). We take a look at how their show started and build on podcast dynamics. In this week's edition of The Headline Grab, we take a look at Ye's record breaking interview on Drink Champs & Aaron Rodgers' positive COVID test defense. You can catch Front Porch Discussions live Thursdays at 6:15 ET on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! You can catch S2T LIVE Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: November 2nd, 2021 #yourfavoritepodcast is in the building with a show that is sure to bring da ruckus! We are joined by our favorite permanent guest host Bishop Omega & the artist formerly known as Chaundon Finian St. Omer for a full bodied Wu-Tang conversation. We take a look at season 2 of the Hulu hit series 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga', celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ghostface Killah's debut album IRONMAN, and discuss the future of Once Upon A Time in Shaolin. In our Headline Grab, we discuss the murder of Harlem Drug Boss turned informant Alpo Martinez and the curiousity of crime culture. You can catch S2T LIVE every Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: October 26th, 2021 #yourfavoritepodcast welcomes +FE Music recording artist BeMyFiasco as we discuss her debut album Where I Left You, now available on all digital streaming platforms. In this week's Headline Grab, we take a look at the anti vax protest in support of NBA superstar Kyrie Irving that took place outside of Brooklyn's Barclays Center. Make sure you check out BeMyFiasco at http://bemyfiasco.com/ You can catch S2T LIVE every Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: October 19th, 2021 #youfavoritepodcast welcomes Kil, the host of The Apt 5b podcast, & DaDome's Tony Hanes as we recap the legendary Verzuz battle between KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane Plus, we take a look at the passing of Colin Powell, William Shatner's space odyssey, & the concept of JesusWeen on the Headline Grab. You can catch S2T LIVE every Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: October 12th, 2021 #youfavoritepodcast tackles Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix special The Closer and the ensuing backlash from the LBGT community. Plus, we take a look at Jon Gruden's resignation and NC Lt Governor Mark Robinson's controversial comments on the Headline Grab. You can catch S2T LIVE every Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: October 3rd, 2021 #yourfavoritepodcast are joined by the crew from the Not That Serious Show as we take a look at the R. Kelly Verdict plus more!! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE, You Tube, and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: June 13, 2021 #yourfavoritepodcast is joined by Jana Avery of Conversate For A Few and Da Dome's Tony Hanes as we center the conversation around the generational music gap and if good old R&B has lost its luster. Then, we'll dive into the music biz to ask “is black music in a better place?” Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: July 18th, 2021 #yourfavoritepodcast takes a look at Cornel West's decision to ditch Harvard University. We run through the super black Emmy nominations and the Fed's attempt to jump on the marijuana legalization wave. Plus, we nerd it out about the first season of Marvel's newest series Loki. We will get into Cornel West's decision to ditch Harvard University. We'll run through the super black Emmy nominations and the Fed's attempt to jump on the marijuana legalization wave. Plus, we'll nerd it out about the first season of Marvel's newest series Loki. Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: April 4th, 2021 #yourfavoritepodcast discuss the Derek Chauvin murder trial with Attorney Christopher Young. We sit down with teen filmmakers Thomas & Zachary Parrish and discuss their sci fi thriller 75 Degrees West, available on Amazon Prime. We discuss the awesomeness that is Godzilla vs Kong. Plus the latest breaking news and so much more!! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and Twitch! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: July 11th, 2021 #yourfavoritepodcast sizzles into July with some smoking topics! We are joined by UNC alum and award-winning Diversity & Inclusion expert Tameka Green & the Director of Financial Aid at Howard University Robert T. Muhammad as we discuss Nikole Hannah-Jones' snub of UNC's offer of tenure and its impact on HBCU's. We toke a little on Sha'carri Richardson's total exclusion from the 2021 Olympics . And you know we got soul as we review Questlove's new documentary Summer of Soul. You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and Twitch!! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: January 31st, 2021 The world doesn't stop moving and neither does #yourfavoritepodcast! We'll tackle the media's responsibility in fighting the spread of misinformation, President Biden's executive orders on racial equality, and the leader of the Proud boy's outing as a FBI Informant. Plus, renown poet & Hip Hop Scholar Dasan Ahanu will be in the building to discuss his new book "Shackled Freedom: Black Living In The Modern American South". You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and Twitch!! Follow Us!!! www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ https://www.twitch.tv/straightiitape www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Recorded January 24th, 2021: We've got a new president. How do you feel? Worried? Angry? Hopeful? We discuss President Biden's first days in office, Trump's exit; the pardons & the 1776 Commission, and what is next for America. You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and Twitch!! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Recorded January 17th, 2021: Wow! What a week, right?! Insurrection fallout...Impeachment...Civil War? Oh My!! Join us as we catch you up on this week's political shenanigans. We will also kick it about the recent rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine and many hospitals' unfortunate choice to shift to a "crisis care" model. OH!! AND! Straight II Tape placed THIRD in the #WRALVCAs for the Triangle's best podcaster! Thank you for all your support! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and Twitch!! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: 1-10-2021 The holiday break is over and we are BACK!! SO much has happened and we're gonna talk about it! Insurrection at the Capitol!! GA Senate Runoff!! Soho Karen gets Nabbed!! The History of Swear Words!! Plus More!!! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and Twitch!! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/

Record Date: October 18th, 2020 The saga continues.....the world keeps spinning and we'll keep talking. With early voting kicking off earlier this week & Ice Cube catching heat, we have TONS to check, dissect and maybe even reject.... We'll also get our 'blerd' on with the guys from Hip Hop Marvels! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ New Work 2020 produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Crazy produced by Big Cease Rainfreeze produced by Big Cease The Thing (You're On) produced by Ryen David Catch the Fade produced by Ryen David Waterman producced by Big Cease All My Nights (All My Money) produced by Ryen David 37th Chamber produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ DOA 7 producced by Big Cease You Know (Stop on By Rework) produced by Ryen David What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Record Date: Octoer 11th, 2020 What a week! So much has happened since we were last together; Trump's medical tribulations and his refusal to participate in a virtual debate, the JonathanPrice murder, JaguarWright is at it again, and so much more! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ Martin produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ The Thing (You're On) produced by Ryen David The Key To Everything produced by Big Cease Rainfreeze produced by Big Cease Feeling Right produced by Ryen David Crazy produced by Big Cease Negro Pleeese produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ DOA 2 produced by Big Cease Catch The Fade produced by Ryen David Do You Wanna Get produced by Ryen David

Team S2T is here to take a deep dive with our brand of #unapologeticconversation! We discuss the outbreak of COVID-19 that hit the White House. We recap the 1st Presidential Debate. We take a look at President Trump's refusal to denounce white supremacy during the debate and so much more! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ Daily Convo produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Feeling Right produced by Ryen David Rehab Again produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ DOA 2 produced by Big Cease All My Nights (All My Money) produced by Ryen David Whooman produced by Big Cease New Work 2020 produced by Big Cease Do You Wanna Get produced by Ryen David

You're favorite podcast is back with our slice of #unapologeticconversation! The Breonna Taylor decision is in, and we break down all of the controversy. What will happen if Trump loses the election? He does not promise that he will step down easily. We talk about the SCOTUS pick, and then we take a look at a couple of our favorite shows in Lovecraft Country and Power - Book II: Ghost. You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ Rocky 2 Battle produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Crazy produced by Big Cease The Thing (You're On) produced by Ryen David DOA 8 produced by Big Cease Red Loves Black produced by Big Cease Daily Convo produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Lost Angels produced by Ryen David Catch the Fade produced by Ryen David The Knicks produced by Big Cease You Know (Stop On By Rework) produced by Ryen David What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

The purveyors of #UnapologeticConversation are here to break down the shear craziness going on in the world today. On this week's edition, we honor the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg & analyze the impending battle for SCOTUS, review the Presidential Town Halls, delve into the Breonna Taylor civil suit settlement, and take a look at the idiocy of the Antimask movement. You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ Negro Pleeese produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Snow produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Rainfreeze produced by Big Cease Lost Angels produced by Ryen David Waterman produced by Big Cease Daily Convo produced by K-Hill Feeling Right produced by Ryen David Stupid Bitch produced by Big Cease DOA 6 produced by Big Cease Lost My Heart (On & On) produced by Ryen David What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

On this week's edition, Team S2T breaks down the Trump Tapes as we are joined by Chef Big Delph (https://betterthansexsauce.com/). Delph shares his experience as a Coronavirus survivor and his thoughts upon hearing the President's revelations. We also take a look at Ice Cube's Contract with Black America, the Sturgis Bike Rally as a Super Spreader event, and more!! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ Martin produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Catch the Fade produced by Ryen David New Work 2020 produced by Big Cease Daily Convo produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Lost Angels produced by Ryen David The Blessing 2 produced by Big Cease DOA 4 produced by Big Cease Saudade produced by Ryen David The Thing (You're On) produced by Ryen David Red Loves Black produced by Big Cease

We're back in the house with another round of #UnapologeticConversation! The S2T crew reflects on the life and career of Chadwick Boseman. We dive into the Jacob Blake Jr. case & the ensuing chaos in Kenosha WI. We discuss the NBA and other sports leagues' responses to social injustice with NBA Champion Chucky Brown. And what the hell is going on with Jerry Falwell Jr. & Pastor John Gray??? Plus more! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ DOA 5 produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Lost Angels produced by Ryen David Sue Me 1 produced by Big Cease 37th Chamber produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Waterman produced by Big Cease Do You Wanna Get produced by Ryen David Martin produced by Big Cease What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Your Favorite Podcast is back with another hard hitting edition. We breakdown the battle going down at the US Postal Service, Steve Bannon joining the ever growing list of Trump surrogates with criminal charges, COVID-19 clusters hitting major universities, and the arrests in the cold case murder of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay. Plus more! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ The Thing (You're On) produced by Ryen David Stop Ittt produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Nighttime produced by Big Cease Nothing New produced by Ryen David Feeling Right produced by Ryen David DOA 5 produced by Big Cease Negro Pleeese produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Martin produced by Big Cease Red Loves Black produced by Big Cease New Work 2020 produced by Big Cease DOA 2 produced by Big Cease What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

The purveyors of #UnapologeticConversation are joined by Sports Media Host Candace Cooper (Locked on Heels, Out of My League Podcast) & NCCU's Dr. Russell Robinson as we take a deep dive into Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden's historic choice for running mate Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA). We take a look at the steps leading up to her selection, its reaction from both the media & the right, & the Social Media debate over the pick. You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ New Work 2020 produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Feeling Right poduced by Ryen David Daily Convo produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill Sue Me produced by Big Cease 37th Chamber produced by K-Hill You Know (Stop On By Rework) produced by Ryen David Whooman produced y Big Cease DOA 8 produced by Big Cease Adidas produced by Big Cease Do You Wanna Get produced by Big Cease Negro Pleeeze produced by K-Hill

Back from a mental hiatus, Team S2T unpack the Jaguar Wright IG live bombshell, the Beruit explosion and its impact, & the now infamous Axios interview with 45. Plus a little WAP talk!! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ Negro Pleeese produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Rehab Again produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ DOA 6 produced by Big Cease Catch The Fade produced by Ryen David Lost Angels produced by Ryen David The Key To Everything produced by Big Cease Nighttime produced by Big Cease Lost My Heart produced by Ryen David

The purveyors of #UnapologeticConverstion are joined by filmmaker Shaun Mathis & Jabari Hayes (pictured) of the documentary “Miles In The Life: The Story of a BMF Drug Trafficker”. We discuss the making of the film & Jabari's transformation from college track star to trafficker for the largest African American drug organization in America at the time known as Black Mafia Family. Kanye's Mental Wellness. The Snoop vs DMX Verzuz recap. Federal Agents on foot in major US cities. Plus More!!! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ Martin produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Adidas produced by Big Cease Lost Angels produced by Ryen David Catch the Fade produced by Ryen David Daily Convo produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Red Loves Black produced by Big Cease DOA 5 produced by Big Cease Nighttime produced by Big Cease The Thing (You're On) produced by Ryen David The Knicks produced by Big Cease What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David 37th Chamber produced by K-Hill

Team S2T is back in the m*tha f*ckin' house with another unapologetic edition! We break down Asheville, NC's apology for slavery and offer of reparations, Nick Cannon’s controversial comments and subsequent backlash, 45's comments on police brutality and The Washington Football team dropping its longtime moniker. Plus more! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ Daily Convo produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ The Thing (You're On) produced by Ryen David Rainfreeze produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Snow produced by Big Cease Saudade produced by Ryen David Foever produced by Big Cease Stop Ittt produced by Big Cease Nothing New produced by Ryen David Crazy produced by Big Cease 37th Chamber produced by K-Hill

The S2T Gang is back together for some #UnapologeticConversation. We rap about Kanye West's Presidential bid, Desean Jackson’s anti-Semetic comment, Christian Cooper declining to assist in the Amy Cooper case and more. We will also be joined by the Butta Team's own Dj Scotty Rock, to speak on his recent move into activism. You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ DOA 2 produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Rainfreeze produced by Big Cease Feeling Right produced by Ryen David The Key To Everything produced by Big Cease Daily Convo produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Stupid Bitch produced by Big Cease Liquror And Hi Hats produced by Big Cease Negro Pleeese produced by K-Hill Lost My Heart (On & On) produced by Ryen David Waterman produced by Big Cease 37th Chamber produced by K-Hill

It's the MegaMom Edition!! The Quintessential HipHopMom Keysha (with a Y) is joined by Mixologist Diesha Banner (Toast It Up, LLC), Dr. Nicole Swiner (Swiner Publishing Co.), Chef Carmen Rice Settles (Full Street Wings Cafe), & Real Estate Developer Nish Evans (Lennox + Grae, Inc) Our panel of All Star Moms tackle the Elijah McClain case in Colorado, Maya Moore's fight for social justice, Schools Reopening Plans, & Mom-ing in today's climate! Plus more! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straightiitape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David www.ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ The Thing (You're On) produced by Ryen David Daily Convo produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ New Work 2020 produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ You Know (Stop On By Rework) produced by Ryen David The Blessing 2 produced by Big Cease Snow produced by Big Cease Do You Wanna Get produced by Ryen David Waterman produced by Big Cease What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

On this week’s edition, Team S2T is joined by Kmac, host of The Sports Shop w/Reese & Kmac as we discuss Sports in the Covid-19 & Civil Unrest era. The NBA Reopening. Athletes & Activism. Black People & Their Second Ammendment Rights. Plus More!!! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straight2tape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ Martin produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ DOA6 produced by Big Cease Lost Angels produced by Ryen David Do You Wana Get produced by Ryen David 37th Chamber produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ www.twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Stop Ittt produced by Big Cease The Knicks produced by Big Cease Liquor & Hi Hats produced by Big Cease Lost My Heart (On & On) produced by Ryen David

Team S2T review the latest in the Rayshard Brooks shooting, discuss the Police Reform Bills presented by the US Senate & the House of Representatives, & examine the look of "change". Plus more! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube!  Follow Us!!!  www.instagram.com/straight2tape/  twitter.com/S2Tontheair  www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/  Music credits:  The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David  ryendavid.bandcamp.com/  All My Nights All My Money produced by Ryen David Crazy produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/    The Key to Everything  produced by Big Cease DOA 1  produced by Big Cease Do You Wanna Get  produced by Ryen David Daily Convo  produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/  twitter.com/Achilles_Hill  www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/    Saudade  produced by Ryen David Whooman  produced by Big Cease What It Means to Me  produced by Ryen David

The purveyors of #UnapologeticConversation analyze the early stages of the Rayshard Brooks shooting in Atlanta & the concept of #DefundThePolice. We spotlight We Dream In Black and it work toward securing rights & respect for black home care workers & domestics. Plus more! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straight2tape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ Rehab Again produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Lost My Heart (On & On) produced by Ryen David Foever produced by Big Cease New Work 2020 produced by Big Cease Rainfreeze produced by Big Cease The Thing (You're On) produced by Ryen David Negro Pleeese produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ DOA 6 produced by Big Cease Liquor & Hi Hat produced by Big Cease 37th chamber produced by K-Hill

Team S2T breaks down the latest developments in the George Floyd murder case, take a look at the Black Lives Matter protests around the world, & discuss the next steps to change with Dee McDougal aka #CorporateDee. Checking your white friends is the topic of this week’s Unpopular Opinion. Plus more! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straight2tape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ Lost Angels produced by Ryen David Nighttime produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ DOA 7 produced by Big Cease Daily Convo produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Catch the Fade produced by Ryen David Stupid B*tch produced by Big Cease Martin produced by Big Cease Feeling Right produced by Ryen David DOA 4 produced by Big Cease 37th Chamber produced by K-Hill

On this edition, we take an emotional dive into the George Floyd murder at the hand of Minneapolis police. Joining us in conversation are independent filmmaker Ricky Kelly (Black Beach/White Beach: A Tale of Two Beaches) and Elgin Bailey of the In the Black Podcast. Mental health expert Dr. Sislena Ledbetter aka DrSis joins us to share some much-needed advice on coping with all that is affecting us with today’s news cycle. You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straight2tape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ 37th Chamber produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Rocky 2 Battle produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ DOA 2 produced by Big Cease Lost Angels produced by Ryen David New Work 2020 produced by Big Cease DOA 5 produced by Big Cease Negro Pleeese produced by K-Hill So Bad So Cold (In The Streets) produced by Ryen David What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

On this week’s edition, we are joined by the CEO of The Gent’s Life & host of the Pipin Hot Podcast Rob Mckiver. Joe Biden’s gaffe on The Breakfast Club takes center cut in our slice of Unapologetic Conversation. We also tackle Hydroxychloroquine & 45, the latest on the Ahmaud Arbery case, & reminisce about the first time we cursed in front of our parents. This week’s Unpopular Opinion aims sharply at the black vote & the Democratic party. Plus more!! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straight2tape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ Daily Convo produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Red Loves Black produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Stop Ittt produced by Big Cease Snow produced by Big Cease So Bad So Cold (In The Streets) produced by Ryen David The Thing (You’re On) produced by Ryen David Feeling Right produced by Ryen David Martin produced by Big Cease Adidas produced by Big Cease Foever produced by Big Cease What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Team S2T welcomes MC, Entrepreneur, & former Durham (NC) City Council candidate J. Gunn to the conversation. We take a look at the Breonna Taylor murder case, Voting by Mail, & Gunn’s inspiration to run for office. Will Smith's GOAT MC status is debated on this week's Unpopular Opinion. Plus more!!! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straight2tape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ Negro Pleeez produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ New Work 2020 produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ The Key to Everything produced by Big Cease Lost Angels produced by Ryen David DOA 8 produced by Big Cease Liquor & Hi Hats produced by Big Cease Do You Wanna Get produced by Ryen David Rocky 2 Battle produced by Big Cease DOA 5 produced by Big Cease All My Nights (All My Money) produced by Ryen David What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

The S2T crew analyze the Ahmaud Abery case, wonder why a Reopen protester is carrying a rocket launcher while ordering a sub from Subway, & revel in the beauty of the Erykah Badu-Jill Scott battle.Plus more! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straight2tape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ Foever produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Negro Pleeez produced by K-Hill   www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ The Thing (You're On) produced by Ryen David   Adidas produced by Big Cease DOA 1 produced by Big Cease   Feeling Right produced by Ryen David Daily Convo produced by K-Hill Rehab Again produced by Big Cease Lost My Heart (On & On) produced by Ryen David You Know (Stop On Rework) produced by Ryen David Saudade produced by Ryen David What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Team S2T takes a look at the Reopen movement, Joe Biden's sexual assault allegations, COVID-19 in the federal prison system, & the controversial genius of #blackAF. You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straight2tape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ DOA 7 produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Lost Angels produced by Ryen David Daily Convo produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Rainfreeze produced by Big Cease Nighttime produced by Big Cease So Bad So Cold (In These Streets) produced by Ryen David DOA 5 produced by Big Cease Negro Pleeez produced by K-Hill The Knicks produced by Big Cease The Blessing 2 produced by Big Cease 37th Chamber produced by K-Hill The Thing (You're On) produced by Ryen David

We bring you Part 2 of our conversation with conservative commentator Mind of Jamal. This time we are joined by award winning director Christopher Everett (Wilmington On Fire)as we discuss the the current political and social climate in this country. Legendary NC turntable wizard DJ Assassin drops by to discuss his tribute to Tim Barnwell, known to many NC Hip Hop heads as Knotty Head. Plus more! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! https://www.instagram.com/straight2tape/ https://twitter.com/S2Tontheair https://www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David https://ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ DOA 2 produced by Big Cease https://www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Negro Pleez produced by K-Hill https://www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ https://twitter.com/Achilles_Hill https://www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ New Work 2020 produced by Big Cease Feeling Right produced by Ryen David The Blessing 2 produced by Big Cease DOA 4 produced by Big Cease You Know (Stop On By Rework) produced by Ryen David Liquor and Hi Hats produced by Big Cease Do You Wanna produced by Ryen David What It Means to Me produced by Ryen David

It's a full bodied edition of S2T as comedian Bishop Omega & Master Mixologist Diesha Banner join the conversation. Conservative commentator and avid S2T listener Mind of Jamal drops in for a heated conversation over the meaning of Make America Great Again. We talk Dr. Phil & Dr. Oz's wild comments on Fox News , share our personal post COVID-19 reopening plans, plus more! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! https://www.instagram.com/straight2tape/ https://twitter.com/S2Tontheair https://www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David https://ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ Red Loves Black produced by Big Cease https://www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Daily Convo produced by K-Hill https://www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ https://twitter.com/Achilles_Hill https://www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ The Thing (You're On) produced by Ryen David Snow produced by Big Cease Whooman produced by Big Cease Negro Pleez produced by K-Hill Rocky 2 Battle produced by Big Cease 37th Chamber produced by K-Hill What It Means to Me produced by Ryen David Scratches by DJ Bro-Rabb

The S2T family is back with a Zoom Room packed full of guests and unapologetic conversation. We discuss the effect the coronavirus is having on education with North Carolina Central University’s Assistant Professor of Mass Communication W. Russell Robinson aka “Doc Rob”. We debate the Surgeon General’s coronavirus advice to the African American community. We look back at the epic beat battle between hip hop production legends DJ Premier and RZA with Golden Era Music INC CEO Finian St. Omer. This week’s Unpopular Opinion questions the greatness of Tupac Shakur’s MC skills. And Bishop Omega is in the house! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straight2tape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music Credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David ryendavid.bandcamp.com Daily Convo produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Lost Angels produced by Ryen David Rocky 2 Battle produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Sueme 1 produced by Big Cease All My Nights(All My Money) produced by Ryen David Nighttime produced by Big Cease 37th Chamber produced by K-Hill Red Loves Black produced by Big Cease Nothing New produced by Ryen David Get Right produced by Ryen David Stop Ittt produced by Big Cease

On this week's edition of Straight II Tape, the S2T gang talk a little Social Distancing, the phenomenon that is Tiger King, the overrated nature of Hennessey, the idiocy of the PE/Flavor Flav hoax, & the love affair with the DJ during the pandemic. Check out the YouTube version by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0VMXOlkEHg&fbclid=IwAR2g17jZrKmn5nuhLdtZB9s2hp0EKRI_wDyBjE9wrPeH6C1WgwiY_m66oOo Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straight2tape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music Credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ The Knicks produced by Big Cease www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ Feeling Right produced by Ryen David Negroe Pleeese produced by K-Hill www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ twitter.com/Achilles_Hill www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Crazy produced by Big Cease Adidas produced by Big Cease Catch the Fade produced by Ryen David 37th Chamber produced by K-Hill New Work 2020 produced by Big Cease What It Means To Me produced by Ryen David

Team S2T presents a barrel proof conversation with Dr. Russ Robinson of North Carolina Central University & Intelligently Ratchet's Bishop Omega! We break down the latest in the Coronavirus Pandemic, discuss the long awaited release of Jay Electronica's debut album, and more! This episode is sponsored by Bartending Unlimited, The Triangle's Premier Professional Mobile Bartending Company. Looking for just a Licensed Bartender? Or does your event require a full Bar? Contact Bartending Unlimited today!! www.BartendingUnlimited.com Follow Us!!! https://www.instagram.com/straight2tape/ https://twitter.com/S2Tontheair https://www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music Credits: The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen David https://ryendavid.bandcamp.com/ New Work 2020 produced by Big Cease https://www.instagram.com/bigcease39/ 37th Chamber produced by K-Hill https://www.facebook.com/KHillMusic/ https://twitter.com/Achilles_Hill https://www.instagram.com/achilles_hill/ Red Loves Black produced by Big Cease Lost Angels produced by Ryen David Sue Me produced by Big Cease Do You Wanna Get produced by Ryen David You Know (Stop on By Rework) produced by Ryen David