This Is It

Welcome to the season 3 premiere of THIS IS IT. On the Show today we have Lonny X and Marcus, who are defining what it means to be an artist from Connecticut.

We sit down with Saraphina Violin, Vanessa Viola, and DJ Elyx. We talk to them about the music scene in Toronto and how they are using classical music in a new way

Rapper, OnCue, sits down with the guys and talks about early life in Newington, Connecticut, the transition he made to move to New York City when he was younger, and how one opportunity can really open many doors to success. 

Country music star, Walker Hayes, sits down with the guys. They talk about life growing up in Mobile, Alabama, How he got his start in the music industry and the lessons that come with low points life. 

DJ Meechie, the Heavy Hitta himself stops by and talks everything DJing, the music he made and his time with hot 93.7.

Don Dada himself Dorren Pierre stops by to talk with the boys! We talk about about life growing up in Springfield, his music and what it was like preforming at the Big E. 

The Host of "Wheeler Dealers", Mike Brewer stops by to talk with the boys! We talk to him about his show on the Discovery Channel, as well as what life was like growing up in England, and the time he went to the frontlines of the war. 

Gabriela and Bianca from Diamond Dixie stop by to talk to the guys after their set the Big E. They talk to them about life growing up in Orlando was like, their music and whats next for them as well as the craziest things fans have done.

The Georgia Satellites stop by to talk with the boys. We talk with Bruce, Tod and Rick. We talk to them about they all got started in music and how the legendary group formed back in the day.

Rob Felicetti from bowling for soup stops by to talk with the boys. We talk to him about what life growing up was like, how he got into music and how he got paired with the legendary group.

DJ Anomaly stops by again after his set at the Court of Honor stage at the Big E. We talk about what life was like growing up in Springfield, and how he found his way into DJing. 

John Cooper stops by to talk with the boys! He is the lead singer of the Grammy-Nominated Christian Rock Band Skillet. We talk about life growing up in Memphis, how the band got started and how music can really change someone's life. 

Venture Capitalist and Dating App founder Vivek Jain stops by and talks with the guys. He grew up in Saskatchewan, Canada and talks about what life growing up was like there. Talk about how he hit rock bottom in his personal life and had to move back into his childhood bedroom and how a charitable act would lead to life style change. He is an owner in fanchise a video game in real life, the audience controls the calls. He also partnered with Comedian Norm McDonald to Create LOKO the worlds first video dating app. We have a new music feature from 12 it goes by the name waves off his upcoming Ep Waves.

AJR sits down with us ahead of their show at the Big E. We talk to them about how they started, their new project Neotheater, and what it's like to preform with your sibling on stage. 

Brynn Cartelli stops by after her concert at the Big E. We talk with her about winning NBC's "The Voice", the impact Kelly Clarkson has had on her career so far as well as her upcoming project. 

Country Music's next break out artist Jenny Tolman stops by to talk with us about her latest project "There Goes the Neighborhood" as well as what life was like growing up like in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Rapper and Tik Tok star Champion Xiii and his manager Nico Cotto come through the studio and talk. They are both from Springfield, Massachusetts but currently reside in Houston, Texas. We talk to them about Champion's following that grew based off the popular app Tik-Tok, he explains to us what the app did for him and how it can be used to market an artist. We also talk to him about the major label he just singed to. We have a very special new music feature from him as well, it is the premier of his new single "Pow" off his anticipated EP "Friday the 13th"

Boston x Bay Area based Rapper and Fashion Designer Leeway stops by. We talk to him about his music, the clothing brand he is apart of called "All Man Kind Is Stupid", and him representing his Asian Culture through his creative outlets. We have a new music feature from him as well called "Gameboy". 

Founder of the talent management company Independent Living Legends and Host of Scholars & Ballers Podcast Finestro stops by. He talks about the in's and out's of the music industry, what managers are looking for in upcoming artists and how to brand yourself as an artist. Plus we have a new music feature from C-Side Tha Miracle called "Summer '16".

Founder and CEO Cam Quinlan stops by to talk about what it is being a young entrepreneur, obstacles he faced while opening his business and advice that he has for up and coming entrepreneurs. We have a new music feature from Landon Sears "Blueberry Cadalliac". 

Boston based videographer Aly Pascucci stops by to talk about the transition she made from being a 3 season athlete focused on college to being in class just wanting to use that time to create. Plus we have medit8te stop by with the latest single "Plan" off his upcoming album.

We sit down with Hip-Hop Journalist and Writer Akil Pinnock. He walks us through how a bad accident would lead him to following his passion for writing. 

Producer Cartier Curry sits down and talks to us about better oneself, what that means to him and others around him. We talk about what it takes to be successful while being a producer. He tells us a crazy story about how he met and produced for King Combs. We have a new music feature from Joe $hmoee "Kumbaya (feat. DTheFlyest, prod. Cartier Curry).

Matt Maratea walks us through the decision he made to go against the grain to pursue music while growing up in a small town being a three sport athlete. How the opportunities would add up to put into place an epic feature with King Los and being a headlining act at the MGM Summer Concert Series. Plus a new music feature from him, "Can't Make It Up!", this is episode 25 with Matt Maratea.

Welcome Back to This Is It! We have a very special episode for you this week, we welcome back to the show Len Sensei while being accompanied by the Founder of Rude Intentions, Dre! We talk to them about how their friendship began, we talk to them about what Rude Intentions is and what they wants it to be developed into, and how the plans for the future can be implemented starting today. We have a new music feature from them as well it is a joint song called "Temptations" Get ready, this is episode 24 with Len Sensei and Dre!

Welcome Back to This Is It! We have a very special episode for you this week, we are sitting down with Johnny and Audriana from the band Name Change! They are a band based out of Westfield, Massachusetts more specifically Westfield State University. We talk to them about how the group got started, the meaning of friendship and the plans for the future. We have a new music feature from them as well, "Let's Love". Get ready this is episode 23 with Name Change!

Welcome Back to This Is It! We have a very special episode for you we are sitting down with Lagoon. They are a rap group made up of two rappers and one producer based out of Chicopee, Massachusetts.  We talk to them about how the group came about, we talk about their new album Black that dropped back in December, and what it means for them to be authentic to not only themselves but to their fans as well!  We have a new music feature from them as well "Liar Liar feat. Eskay". Get ready this is episode 22 with Lagoon.

Welcome Back to This Is It! We have a very special episode for you this week, we're sitting down with Cam Randall. Cam is a musician based out of Agawam, Massachusetts. We talk to him about his debut EP Talking To Myself, how it felt to debut in the top 175 on Itunes, how life was like growing up in Agawam, where his passion for music developed and his friendship with DK. We got a new music feature from him as well "Fake Ones". This is episode 21 with Cam Randall.  

We have a special episode this week with SusBoy Darius. He is from Springfield, Massachusetts but currently resides in Los Angeles, California. He is photographer, videographer, graphic designer and creates clothes under the brand Sensitive Creatures. He has shot pictures for 24hrs, Meek Mill, Wiz Khalifa, Salma Slims,  the Cermont Twins, Tydollasign and many more! We talk to him about his work in everything he has his hands on! We also talk about mental health more specifically anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. Brad and Devin open up and talk about our experiences with it as well. We’re very proud to be apart of this conversation and talk about it openly on this platform. We’d also like to say that if you are battling mental health that you are not alone and do not need to fight this by yourself there are people around you who care about you and your well being. Don’t think that you have to do this all by yourself, seek out professionals who are trained for this and can help you through this. We also have a new music feature from Spill Rah “Drugs”. Get Ready, this is episode 20 with SusBoy Darius.

We partnered with Madethnic art and did another pop up event! This time we were in Holyoke, Massachusetts and got to sit down with some very talented individuals some of which were photographers, glass sculptor, entrepreneur, and musicians. All of which are amazing individuals and their craft is incredible. Get ready this is episode 19.5 the HeartBeat Showcase! 

Welcome Back to This Is It! We have a very special episode for you this week, we are sitting down with Austin Fair! He is a rapper based out in Chicopee, Massachusetts. We're going to talk to him about life growing up in Chicopee, the things he's into outside of music and what makes his music so unique. We also talk about the Western Mass scene compared to that of the Boston one. We have a new music feature from him, "Slide prod. Hetriks". Get ready this is episode 19 with Austin Fair. 

Welcome back to This Is It! We have a very special episode for you today, welcome back to the show Chris Joel! If you haven't listened to Chris Joel Part 1, make sure you go do that available only on Soundcloud.  Chris Joel is a creative from Springfield, Massachusetts. His main focus is photography, videography, graphic design and merchandise. Including a secret project with major community engagement.  We have a new music feature from Shay Mystique "Hi Love feat. Kvng Nuni". Get ready this is episode 18 with Chris Joel.

Welcome Back to This Is It! This week we got a chance to sit down with DK. DK is a singer from Agawam, Massachusetts. We talk to him about life growing up and how he got started in music, his relationship with Cam Randall and being featured on Adam 22's No Jumper. We have two different music features this week on the podcast platforms that will be Disconnected, but on youtube it will be Lil Boy, both of which are featured off the King of the Jungle EP. Get ready this is episode 17 with DK.

Welcome Back to This Is It! We have a very special episode for you, this week we are sitting down with Sai. He is a rapper, producer and songwriter based out of East Hartford, Connecticut. We are going to talk to him about his love of music and where that developed, the connections he has the Berklee College of Music and the music he made while he was out in Japan on tour. We get very spiritual in this episode as well. He is our new music feature with his single "Morning After". Get ready, this is episode 16 with Sai.

Welcome back to This Is It! We have a very special episode for you this week, we are sitting down with Pasto Chris. He is a rapper based out of Springfield, Massachusetts. We talk to him about life growing up in the city, the adjustments he needed to make while pursuing his rap career and over saturation in music. We have an exclusive new music feature from him as well. Get ready because this is episode 15 with Pasto Chris.  

Welcome back to This Is It! We have a very special episode for you, this week we are sitting down with VonSuave. He is a rapper based out of Springfield, Massachusetts. We are going to talk to him about the music scene here in Western Mass, he talks openly about his new project Benti and we talk about his experience being on the group episode. He is our music feature as well, with the single Trap Phone. Get ready this is episode 14 with VonSuave.

Welcome Back to This Is It! We have a very special episode for you this week, we are sitting down with Western Mass rapper Ish Akanour. We talk to him about migrating over to the United States from the country of Morocco, his placements on the Up Next show hosted by Hot 93.7 DJ Meechie, and the relationship he's built with Post Malone's DJ. We have a new music feature from him as well. Get ready this is episode 13 with Ish Akanour.

Welcome back to This Is It! We have a very special episode for you this week we are sitting down with Tiana Rae. She is an art curator who currently resides in Holyoke, Massachusetts. We are going to talk to her about life growing up, her love of art and where that developed from and her brand Madethnic Art. We have a new music feature from Doug D. Get ready, this is episode 12 with Tiana Rae.

This week we are sitting down with LenSensei. He is a rapper based out of Windsor, Connecticut. We're going to sit down and talk to him about life growing up in CT, his new project Sensei Season, and the media based collective known as Rude Intentions. We have a new music feature from LenSensei as well. Get ready because this is episode 11.

Welcome back to This Is It, we have a very special episode for you. This week we are getting ready to sit down with Gevon Samuels. He is a fashion desginer out of Springfield, Massachusetts, he is the founder of two brands Ephemeral and G+ (G Archive). We talk to him about life growing up in Springfield, the two brands he founded, and the community engaged pop-up shops he has done. We have a new music feature from Pasto Chris. Get ready, this is episode 10 with Gevon Samuels. 

Welcome back to This Is It! We have a very special episode for you, this week we are sitting down with Megan Gallagher. She is an author, motivational speaker and self development coach, from the East Bay Area but she currently resides resides in Los Angeles. We talk about anxiety, her health scare and believe what the universe shows you. We have a new music feature from Silver. This is episode 9 with Megan Gallagher.

We decided to try something we've never done before and take a risk and open the podcast up to more of what it can be. We got invited by future guest Tiana Rae, to come and podcast with people at the pop up art show. We got to meet amazing people some of which are: Ron Baker, Coffee House Craig, King Bluez, and many more! 

Welcome Back to This Is It! We have a very special episode for you. This week we are getting ready to sit down with Maya French. She is an entrepreneur from Chicago who currently resides in Los Angeles, California. She is the co-founder of the plant based protein drink Koia. We talk to her about the rise of entrepreneur and her being featured on the the Forbes 30 under 30 list. We have a new music feature from Esc J. Get ready cause this is episode 8 with Maya French.

Welcome Back to This Is It! We have a very special episode for you! We are getting ready to sit down with NliteN he is a rapper from Boston who currently resides in Los Angeles, California. We're going to talk to him about his DIY tour NliteN vs The World Tour, what it means to him. We talk to him about his music, his plans for the future and many more things. We have a This Is It World Premiere from NliteN. Get Ready, this is episode 7 with NliteN.

Welcome Back to This Is It! We are getting ready to sit down with King Inc & Avery On the Beat. King Inc is a rapper based out of Chicopee, MA and Avery is a producer based out of Springfield, MA. We talk to them about the joint EP Mood. We talk to Avery about the inspiration for producing music and what made him start. He also talks to us about the foundation he wants to open for people with cerebral palsy. We talk to King Inc about what a difference a year can make and where he is the last time he was on to now.  We also have a new music feature from King Inc, produced by Avery On The Beat. Get ready, this is episode 6 with King Inc & Avery On The Beat.

Welcome Back to This Is It! We have a very special episode foe you! We are getting ready to sit down with Sensei Batch and $ixMan. We talk to them about funny tour stories. M.I.A. (Money’s In Art), and more importantly what it takes to develop the Connecticut sound. We have a new music feature from $ixMan. Get Ready, this is episode 5 with Sensei Batch and $ixMan.

Welcome Back to This Is It! We are getting ready to sit down with Azim the Beast. He is a rapper, engineer and producer. Who is the co-founder of pit life empire out of Hartford, CT. Were gonna get into the the importance of authenticity, and developing a genuine fan base. We also talk about the Hartford Boxing Center, his role in that and more importantly the role it has on the youth with in that area. Get ready cause this is episode 3 with Azim the Beast.

Welcome Back! We are getting ready to sit down with Conan! He is a graphic designer out of Springfield, MA. We're gonna be talking to him about pricing, cover art and picking your client basis. Did people land on the moon? Stay tuned and maybe you'll find out. We got a new musical feature by Sensei Batch. Get Ready cause this is episode 4 with Conan. 

Welcome Back to This Is It! We have something very special for this episode! We are getting ready to sit down with DK, Cam Randall, Von Swauve, Pasto Chris, Austin Fair, and Marky Luv to discuss the challenges recording artists in the Western Mass area face.

Welcome Back to the season premiere of This Is It! We are getting ready to sit down with Colt Chapman. He is a producer and videographer who has worked closely with Young Ma, Kodak Black, Aboogie with da Hoodie, lil Yatchy and many more. Were going get into how did he create these opportunities for himself as videographer, he lives by the idea of betting on yourself, and going all in. We got a new musical feature from Kwynn Reid. Get ready cause this is episode 1 with Colt Chapman