The Culture Captures Spotlight Podcast highlights artists and other creators across the music industry. These interviews take place over the phone. Hosted by Cookie Joe. New episodes weekly.
OG Stevo joined Joe to talk about performing at music festivals, the OG collective, LA life, underrated food spots in Chicago and more
Tanka joined the pod for his first interview and talked about his music career, his artistic style, his sister Coi Leray & brother Chavo's success, making moves in NYC, fashion, his clothing brand and more!
Matt Burzec Stopped by the show to talk about Kicks of Chicago, how he's met his clients, keys to working with high-profiled people, sneaker painting and more
Khavon hops on a call to talk about working with Vic Mensa, Chicago Sky, and Lyrical Lemonade.
Chavo stopped by the show to talk about his previous projects, working with Pierre Bourne, growing up in Boston, SOSSHouse Collective, Young Thug studio sessions and more.
@smiles773 got on the podcast to talk about recently signing a deal to @defjam, future music plans, how he's overcoming Chicago banning him from performing at live shows, why he's never dropped an album, hits gym routine and more.
Josh K talks about Chicago, how he started making music, and more.
Matt “MultiMarz” Marzhal is the first photographer/videographer to hop on the show. He discussed his start as a photographer in the streetwear industry, his sneaker collection, working alongside Gucci Mane and his record label 1017, the Chicago photography scene, traveling to different cities and more.
Talks about why he's pursuing to be an artist, his experiences as an artist in Chicago, how he navigates the scene and has gained support. YB also talks about using TikTok and the advantages he's gained from it.
NateGotSmoke talks about working at Private Stock, how he got into producing, and more!
Cam Will talks about how he got started in music, playing sports, and more.
Joe sat down on the podcast to talk about his new artist consultant company Arena, his days being a part of Chance The Rapper's team, how he's accomplished what he has in the music industry and more!
Chicago artist Baha Bank$ stops into the podcast and talks about her SummerSmash performance, the release of her debut album Big Bank, how she's navigated Chicago's music scene and more!
Tara Carsner joins The Culture Captures Spotlight Podcast to talk about working at Jordan, projects at Lyrical Lemonade, and more.
Hatesonny talks about growing up in Chicago, working on his next project, and more.
Featuring: OG Don 999Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ogdon999Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gFruWQ3VdrWmwkWtSVdUo?si=eQgIN-lOQQuYtR6mVnYS2A&dl_branch=1 Hosted by JoeInstagram: https://instagram.com/jfant0zzi Produced by Culture CapturesTwitter: https://twitter.com/culturecapturezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturecaptures/
Featuring: Tasha CatourInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashacatourTwitter: https://twitter.com/TashaCatourSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MYtt2sO0GF30bBYjpxfTC?si=R1xxU0MDT5eUYVaJ1HAVtA&dl_branch=1 Hosted by JoeInstagram: https://instagram.com/jfant0zzi Produced by Culture CapturesTwitter: https://twitter.com/culturecapturezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturecaptures/
Featuring: JAMS The Flava ChildInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamstfcTwitter: https://twitter.com/JAMSTFCSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fksTbgLoeE6E0oGWYoYYX?si=GcGlG0viSJenANIsFt5oMQ&dl_branch=1Linktree: https://linktr.ee/JAMSTFC Hosted by JoeInstagram: https://instagram.com/jfant0zzi Produced by Culture CapturesTwitter: https://twitter.com/culturecapturezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturecaptures/ 0:45 JAMS The Flava Child was put on his first ever Spotify editorial playlist.1:40 JAMS The Flava Child on his music style.2:20 JAMS The Flava Child was born in England.3:00 Why JAMS The Flava Child moved to Chicago.4:00 JAMS The Flava Child put out his first song when he was 15 or 16.4:25 JAMS The Flava Child on how his experience and knowledge helps him succeed in the industry.5:20 JAMS The Flava Child on his new album, “Made with Love”.6:10 JAMS The Flava Child created “Made with Love” in just a few months.6:40 JAMS The Flava Child stayed in Pittsburgh to record his album much longer than he expected.8:05 JAMS The Flava Child on working with new people outside of the Chicago scene.10:30 JAMS The Flava Child on the tight-knit Pittsburgh music scene.11:45 JAMS The Flava Child on the work he had to do after he recorded “Made with Love”.13:30 JAMS The Flava Child shot a lot of music videos for his new album.15:00 JAMS The Flava Child on dropping singles and his rollout of “Made with Love.”17:25 JAMS The Flava Child on how it feels to have his music be appreciated.19:17 JAMS The Flava Child on his post-covid live shows.21:20 JAMS The Flava Child on his vlog series.23:00 JAMS The Flava Child on his upcoming interviews.24:40 JAMS The Flava Child on how he kept pushing forward during the COVID-19 pandemic and how he never got to perform “Clarity” live.27:00 JAMS The Flava Child on the creation of “Clarity”.27:30 JAMS The Flava Child on touring with Kota The Friend.28:40 JAMS The Flava Child on his grind.29:55 JAMS The Flava Child is addicted to getting better.30:54 JAMS The Flava Child on his music making process.36:25 JAMS The Flava Child likes fashion, comics, smoothies, graphic design, and producing.37:20 JAMS The Flava Child started producing on, “Made with Love”.38:25 JAMS The Flava Child on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.40:40 JAMS The Flava Child on his basketball game and his fashion game.
Featuring: JJTURNMEUPTwitter: https://twitter.com/jjturnmeupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjturnmeup/Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jjbawla Hosted by JoeInstagram: https://instagram.com/jfant0zzi Produced by Culture CapturesTwitter: https://twitter.com/culturecapturezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturecaptures/ 0:18 JJTURNMEUP on working with CHASETHEMONEY.1:24 How CHASETHEMONEY found out about JJTURNMEUP.1:52 How the Yak Gotti placement happened.3:25 How JJTURNMEUP got started with producing music.4:50 Florida artists that JJTURNMEUP wants to work with.5:59 Underground Detroit and Chicago artists that JJTURNMEUP is tapped in with.7:00 JJTURNMEUP has already done a few recording sessions in LA.8:14 JJTURNMEUP on making beats in LA: Networking with other artists and going from studio to studio.9:00 JJTURNMEUP didn't know what to expect when he went to LA for the first time.9:18 JJTURNMEUP on his CHASETHEMONEY placements.10:00 JJTURNMEUP on other artists hopping on his beats.10:40 What made JJTURNMEUP want to start producing.11:25 JJTURNMEUP believes his music style as “weird”.12:00 JJTURNMEUP on artists becoming more experimental.12:20 JJTURNMEUP on creating beats to go viral on TikTok.13:10 JJTURNMEUP is about to graduate high school.13:19 JJTURNMEUP and Joe talk about societies pressure on kids to go to college.15:15 JJTURNMEUP on his support team.15:50 JJTURNMEUP only really makes music and goes to school.17:48 Things JJTURNMEUP wants to do in the future.21:18 where to find JJTURNMEUP.
Featuring: HXLTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hxltmusicSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hxltmusic Hosted by JoeInstagram: https://instagram.com/jfant0zzi Produced by Culture CapturesTwitter: https://twitter.com/culturecapturezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturecapturesWebsite: https://culturecaptures.com 0:20 HXLT on his upcoming new album.0:49 HXLT believes his new album is a clear and direct representation of himself.3:25 HXLT was originally a rapper.3:48 Why HXLT couldn't make music for 5 years.3:55 Why HXLT stopped rapping and tried making different kinds of music.4:57 How HXLT got signed by G.O.O.D Music.5:24 How G.O.O.D Music has changed since HXLT signed.6:20 How HXLT stays true to himself by boiling his sound down to sounds he enjoys.11:15 HXLT on authenticity in the music scene and artists “chasing the bag”.14:40 How HXLT started producing.17:24 HXLT's story of going to a bar with Good Charlotte and seeing Kanye21:01 Kanye played “Watch the Throne” for HXLT 3 years before the album even came out.23:10 HXLT on how Kanye loved his rendition of “Back to Black”.24:30 How Rihanna ended up hearing HXLT's music.26:15 How HXLT found out his song was in the Great Gatsby trailer.31:20 HXLT never tried to get Kanye's attention33:00 HXLT knew Don C since they were kids35:35 How HXLT met Virgil Abloh at a radio show36:28 GLC was the first person to ever give HXLT a feature.37:30 How HXLT started his new clothing brand Friendshipclb at Complex Con.44:15 HXLT kicked off his Friendshipclb brand at an event in Paris at Fashion Week.44:50 How the pandemic wrecked Friendshipclb's plans.45:55 How Friendshipclb overcame the pandemic.47:30 Friendshipclb has a lot of collaborations and events coming up.49:00 HXLT has always been into fashion.54:30 HXLT is in Frienddshipclb for the long haul.57:43 HXLT has no free time but he enjoys what he is doing.1:05:50 HXLT on fashion, music, and sports being intertwined with one another.
Prod.Ra joins the Culture Captures Spotlight Podcast to talk about his upcoming performance at Summer Smash, his collective ETP, His viral beat "3 Vets" with The Future Kingz, how he lit his nicest jacket on fire, his process creating "Bet on Me" with Goldenboymnny, and more! Featuring: RaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/prod.raSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ra-gordon Hosted by JoeJoe's Instagram: https://instagram.com/jfant0zzi Produced by Culture CapturesWebsite: https://culturecaptures.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/culturecapturezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturecaptures/ 0:16 Ra's experience as a producer.0:46 Ra on his upcoming performance with Goldenboymnny at Summer Smash.2:12 Ra on how he is preparing for Summer Smash.3:09 When Ra got the news that Goldenboymnny was on the Summer Smash card.4:12 How the keyboard and drums got Ra into making music from a young age.6:37 How one of Ra's friends from high school encouraged him to make beats.7:49 Where Ra got inspiration for his persona.9:05 Ra's name is actually Ra.9:31 Ra explains the artist collective, ETP.11:41 Ra on Vel Le Villain poppin off on tiktok.
Featuring: Ronnie Rage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronniexrage/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ronniexrage Hosted by JoeInstagram: https://instagram.com/jfant0zzi Produced by Culture CapturesTwitter: https://twitter.com/culturecapturezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturecaptures/
The Culture Captures Spotlight Podcast - Episode 002 w/ GoldenboymnnyFeaturing:GoldenboymnnyInstagram: @Goldenboymnny----------------------------------------Hosted by JoeInstagram: @jfant0zzi
The Culture Captures Spotlight Podcast - Episode 001 w/ Billy HoyleFeaturing:Billy HoyleInstagram: @billy_hoyle412----------------------------------------Hosted by JoeInstagram: @jfant0zzi