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In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Paradime, an underground Detroit rapper who took a hiatus from hip-hop for a decade. His remarkable comeback during the pandemic is a testament to his enduring passion for bars and beats. In 2020, after reigniting his creative flame, Paradime shared his fresh material with his friend Apollo Brown, who quickly recognized his star potential. Fast forward to the present, and his eagerly anticipated debut album has finally dropped, garnering acclaim from both critics and fans alike. Join us on this episode of Takeover Lounge to hear directly from the source and be inspired by Paradime's resilience and musical resurgence.

Get to know rising star beatmaker Elaquent in this episode as he traces his evolution from aspiring rapper to acclaimed producer. Hailing from Canada but joining the show in Tucson, he reflects on early attempts at rapping that led to a realization his strengths lay in crafting soulful, textured beats behind the mic. We get a peek inside his method of sequencing tracks to tell a story and his mission to boost up-and-comers through collaborations on his new album 'Rediscovery'. With eclectic interests from action figures to pro wrestling, Elaquent brings a fresh flair to the beat scene. Don't miss this insightful profile of a unique talent on the cusp of fame. www.mellomusicgroup.com #Beatmaker #Producer #Elaquent #MellowMusicCamp #Tucson #Cambridge #Ontario #Canada #MusicalBackground #Journey #RapAmbitions #Recording #Producing #StageName #Albums #Collaborations #Up-And-ComingArtists #NerdyInterests #ActionFigures #ProWrestling

Welcome to "The Takeover Lounge" podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce you to YML Nene, the shining star of Arizona's hip-hop scene. Dive into the vibrant sounds of the Southwest as YML Nene skillfully blends classic hip-hop, trap, and R&B into an irresistible musical experience. Beyond the beats, discover YML Nene's heartfelt journey as a devoted father, finding the perfect balance between parenthood and his passion for artistry. Join your hosts, Z and Dani, for an engaging conversation with YML Nene, brought to you by the masterful production of executive producer Mankind. In this episode, YML Nene opens up about his musical evolution, the diverse influences that shape his sound, and the unique landscape of Arizona's hip-hop scene. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at an artist who's making waves and taking over the scene.

Welcome to The Realness Lounge podcast, hosted by the passionate Raquel. Join us as Raquel dives deep into profound topics, including childhood traumas and mental health, on this thought-provoking journey. With a wholehearted dedication to addressing genuine issues, Raquel curates a safe and welcoming environment for meaningful conversations. In each episode, Raquel's podcast becomes a platform where listeners can immerse themselves in real-life experiences, fostering understanding and awareness about crucial subjects that truly matter. TakeoverLounge.com ©MKP2023

Join us on this podcast episode as we delve into the world of ERA, a highly accomplished artist hailing from Tucson, Arizona, and now calling Los Angeles home. ERA is not just a musician; they're a versatile talent who wears multiple hats as a producer and audio engineer. Their incredible skills have garnered recognition for mixing tracks for big names like Post Malone and Internet Money Entertainment. In this episode, we explore ERA's musical journey, with a particular focus on their newly released album, "Unknowing," which is now available on all major platforms. ERA's music is an invitation to an enthralling soundscape, where influences collide and artistic boundaries are pushed, creating an unforgettable musical experience. TakeoverLounge.com @LoungeTakeover ©MKP2023

Kal, a globally recognized guitarist, leads the band known as the Color 8. Their musical style often ventures into unconventional territories, challenging the band members' abilities. Apart from being an exceptional musician, Kal is an avid enthusiast of Kool-aid Jammers, and his knowledge of marine biology is extensive.

I will not be incriminated. It will not. It will not happen. No, definitely not So, Timing Impeccable. Yep. Splice. Yep. Love. Yep. Production. Production. That shit is, I love doing that shit. That shit was insane. It's such a different form of artistic expression, like mm-hmm. I don't, I do get, sometimes it's hard inspiration wise cause I gotta sit down, I gotta make a good beat and then still write a good song. Right? So sometimes I'm like, ah. You say, you know what? Dunno I all that in me today. Right? But that's part of the reason why I'm doing this, is for the inspiration kick when I get home. Ooh. And just cuz I'm gonna be, I'm gonna get on this plane, I literally leave at 7:00 AM tomorrow. Tomorrow. Like, I'm gonna be done, I'm gonna go get fucked up and weird probably, and, and just go get on the plane, right? Probably still fucked up from tonight. Are you gonna, hopefully your flight didn't get canceled. These flight delayed canceled. Yeah. Flying in Southwest. Oh wow. I got the beginning of that on my way here. Did you? Because they, I, I got delayed like four hours cuz they couldn't find a flight attendant. Right. But it was the beginning of that shit. So they were able to find one. If I would've been flying out at like noon, I would've been fucked. That would've been crazy, bro. Would've been, yeah. If I. Hey, at least you're in Tucson and enjoying the, the, the, the heat, the milk. Dude, it was eight degrees when I left that motherfucker with a wind chill that made it feel like negative too. I was like, what the hell? Meteor. I couldn't take the, the dog outside, dude. It was she shit on the floor. And I was like, I can't even be mad at you. Yeah, right. Do you? Cool. Dang my bad, bro. How long have you had your dog? Like a year. That's my, that's the homie. She, in all the promo materials, bro. That's the homie name's Misha. She's half pit, half whip it. So she's just like a little mini pit bull. Got the sweetest little displacement though. Like she'll never, she's never got weird with a person. Right? Feet like girl dogs. She kind of gets like, who the fuck are you? Right? But she's so sweet. But everybody else, she's like, okay, you cool?

In this episode, we sit down with up-and-coming artist Isaiah Spark

We had the amazing opportunity to chop it up with one of the best to ever come out of AZ! Dj, A&R and, community leader Truly! @trulyknowsmusic We talk about music, activity in the city, his podcast and so much more! Thank you for rockin with us!

We chopped it up with AdditupKevo at Thunder Canyon Brewery. Thank you for supporting local media! check out all our episodes on TakeoverLounge.com This episode was sponsored by: Takeover Lounge presents Seanloui at Lost Leaf (PHX) 10/20 tickets here and on seanloui.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We chop it up with the legendary Eric Dupree at Thunder Canyon Brewery! Thank you for supporting local media! check out all our episodes on TakeoverLounge.com This episode was sponsored by: Takeover Lounge presents Seanloui at Lost Leaf (PHX) 10/20 tickets here and  on seanloui.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sat down with Zule at Hotel McCoy and spoke about life, djing, live streaming, and so much more! Thank you for supporting local media! check out all our episodes on TakeoverLounge.com This episode was sponsored by: Takeover Lounge presents Seanloui at Lost Leaf (PHX) 10/20 tickets here and on seanloui.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We went to Thunder Canyon and sat down with fashion designer @tomsounoriginal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are back for season 7 and couldn't be more excited to share our conversation with the visionary painter, writer, activist, etc... the Queen of the undead, Vai Bionic! Recorded live at &Gallery #podcast #Tucson #art #hiphopculture #andgallery #VaiBionic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

in this very special episode, we went to &Gallery to chop it up with our newest edition to the Takeover team I'm Just Zeus! #TakeoverLounge #Podcast #Tucson #Arizona --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we went to &Gallery and chopped it up with the young king BIG Vinci about love, performing, and his latest album 'Karma' Follow us at Takeover Lounge our host at Z Giv and our support at MK, Zeus, and Zolo. Thank you so much for listening or watching! #TakeoverLounge #Podcast #Tucson --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We kept it rolling after the cut. #GrimeTyme --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We were live on Facebook, Twitch, and Youtube for this episode featuring Itzzz Manny and hosted by Im_just_zeus --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Roqy Tyraid joins us for a very special, season opener of the Takeover Lounge live from Trill! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this special video edition of the Takeover Lounge, we went to Catalyst Maker Space and chopped it up with Manny Megz and Amazen about their incredible record 'PRIME'. #SayHello #Tucson #HipHop #Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this very special Takeover Lounge x Mankind Podcast mashup, Z, MK, and Zeus are podcasting live at Himmel Park. #SayHello #Tucson #HipHop #Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Takeover Lounge Podcast Exclusive! The king of TUC, Tommy Will let us into his studio for an in-depth chat about his process. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

GrimeTyme the Podcast full video featuring the STEEZEGOD Manny Megz @mannymegz recorded live at &Gallery in Tucson, Arizona. This interview is presented in conjunction with the full album release of "GrimeTyme" by Manny Megz.

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We continue "Black History In The Making" with a new Arizona resident and artist Suomo @suomo89 We had a great conversation at KXCI's beautiful Congress Street studio. #TakeoverLounge #Podcast #BlackHistoryInTheManking --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sat down with the legends Blimes Brixton @blimesbrixton and Gifted Gab @gifted_gab in front of a live studio audience at Harambe Cafe and had a conversation that will blow your mind! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Black History In The Making our collaboration with Black Renaissance and KXCI continues with prolific singer, songwriter, and rapper, Nico Jordan. @nicoxjordan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Black Renaissance x KXCI x Takeover Lounge presents Black History In The Making. This week live from KXCI Congress Street Studio we talk with Vanessa @nessacrafts a fiber artist and fashionista in Arizona. #BlackRenaissance #TakeoverLounge #KXCI --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we're trying out our new "sessions" format and we chop it up with Alexcis @alexciswroteit --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We went to Generation Cool and chopped it up with the king! Slobby Robby! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Recorded live at Hotel McCoy, we sat down with Emmitt Dupree @king_emmitt TakeoverLounge.com #TakeoverLoungePodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sat down with KPMADMAN @kpmadman in his personal garden to talk about his debut album "Dying Star" TakeoverLounge.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sat down with Daily Fine$$e @daily.finesse at Thunder Canyon Brewery. Thank you for tapping in! TakeoverLounge.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sat down with Ben Fly @_benfly at the beautiful Hotel McCoy and had a fantastic conversation. TakeoverLounge.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's just the Takeover team again! just talking about our upcoming schedule. #TeamTakeover TakeoverLounge.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's just the team this time, breaking down all the moves we're about to make! @Z__GIV @Daniwrldtakeover @Mankind_Podcast_Network #TakeoverLounge --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Recorded live at Thunder Canyon Brewery we sat down with the incredible Halsero @halseromusic #TakeoverLounge --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We had the opportunity to sit down with the Almighty Jivin' Scientist, Runt! This episode was recorded live on stage at Thunder Canyon Brewery. follow @runtski #TakeoverLounge --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

@tentimesatiger The illustrious Cynthia Naugle of &Gallery joins us in the Lounge! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We linked up with studio engineer, producer and, rapper, Vodka Gravas #TakeoverLounge --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are back with season 5! This very special interview with DJ Jahmar was recorded on location at Hotel McCoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We caught up with everyone's favorite local D.J. Enzym3 live at Thunder Canyon Brewery!!! TakeoverLounge.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We caught up with Aske live at South Sixth Bodega and talked about KILLZONE, basketball, Canada and, so much more! follow him at @askebaby --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

K-R.O.K. comes to the Lounge! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

S. Beezy, R Turn Ent, HeelFace Podcast, Takeover Lounge, Thunder Canyon and, Mankind present... Pod w/Friends --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Lounge goes to the iKon king DJ John Blaze @johnblazehd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rae L. @raeeelmao joins us in the Lounge! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Noises @noisesintl comes to the Lounge for a live recording at Thunder Canyon Brewery! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Amazen @_mazeface_ comes to the Lounge! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sit down with Phoenix rapper Ambition @ambition_the.great at Thunder Canyon Brewery. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hassel, Andrew, and Lidia from Spiral Productions come to the Lounge! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app