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Today I have Bxno in the building ! This is probably my shortest podcast, but things happen when people are tardy! Life update (:29) hesitance as a new artist (2:20) The origin of Bxno (5:05) artists should also produce beats (5:40) Recording for the first time (6:54) how do the people receive Bxno & speaking on his track “Dog Days” (9:35) shows in PA vs NYC (11:01) utilizing his resources and dropping future projects ( talks about his Visual project and audio project) (12:30) how he's going to make his next moves the best moves & more (14:25) The camera didn't die midway through the interview, it was never started and that beep you heard was it going to sleep. Follow Instagram.com/vontenycpodcast for the freestyle! Follow Bxno! https://instagram.com/binoledieu_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= & stream his music out now on all platforms! Get 20% off your order of Janis Juice using code ‘vontenyc' Janis-juices.com

Joined by some lovely folks today. I have Molly McCoy, Dj Chase & Reemo Meerak on the show ! Molly touches on Roe V Wade overturning & being a new mom (2:50) who is Molly McCoy? (5:20) first half of 2022 treatment (8:15) DJ chase speaks on drill music as a niche piece of entertainment (10:25) doing things different today as an artist as opposed to years ago (12:45) Molly & DJ Chase's business relationship (14:10) support (19:05) Being on stage and performing at legendary venues (22:00) the days where you want to give up (27:16) contracts and tangible products as an artist (35:00) vulnerability & never meet your idols (36:30) Molly's top 5 rappers (43:05) Reemo finally gets the mic and drops some gems + more! (50:00) Stream Molly McCoy's music everywhere! Follow Molly McCoy https://instagram.com/mollymccoy_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow DJ Chase https://instagram.com/_djchase__?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow Reemo Meerak https://instagram.com/reemomeerak_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Get 20% off your order of Jani's Juice using code ‘vontenyc' https://www.janis-juices.com

We back! Disclaimer: due to a hard drive issue, these next few episodes will unfortunately be audio only. You know how we rock tho. Great conversation always! Today we have recording artist, future superstar Dorren Pierre, with Tyrell of The True Management Firm. Opening the convo & entering Dorren season (2:05) Duality, the two pack…single? (6:00) Dorren makes too much music to drop/marketing the releases (8:05) first experience with creating sound (10:53) choosing close friends for management. Pros and cons. (14:01) opening up for PNB Rock, NLE Choppa, and performing at SOBs tonight!(17:26) having longer set times & prep (19:12) promote your shit! (23:02) creating without a big budget + creating an organic team (25:10) expectations after the SOBs show (28:45) new music & features ? (31:45) quick networking gem from myself (33:08) this was pre recorded so don't flame me for my Celtics rant (34:30) inspirations in life & as a creator + more (38:20) Search Dorren Pierre on all streaming and stream Duality, out now! Follow Dorren Pierre https://instagram.com/dorrenpierre?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow Tyrell https://instagram.com/thetruetstew?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow The True Management Firm https://instagram.com/thetruemanagementfirm?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Get 20% off your order of Janis Juice using code ‘Vontenyc' https://www.janis-juices.com

Today I have DC's finest, spoken word artist, philanthropist, genius, Justyn Iman accompanied by Yoshi Entertainment LLC Did I throw shade to DC too early? (2:50) the formal introduction (4:20) Laces to Bows, talking about a traumatic experience(tw: sexual assault) + support from her parents with business (5:40) cupcake wars + teaching the youth some life skills that are seeking to fade away (8:30) steps to writing her 100 - page ‘workbook' for kids + where's the audiobook?! (13:00) ‘Mindset' EP is the first meditation EP I've heard in my life. Justyn gets into the story behind the EP + there's physical copies! (17:20) are you listening or hearing? (25:55) the goals eventually align (28:30) Creating networks within (35:01) confession time, praise the Lord! (37:32) The ‘Mindset' EP out now ! https://music.apple.com/us/album/mindset-ep/1608518651 & on all platforms! @justyniman on all social media https://www.lacestobowsinc.org/ Cop some Jani's juice Code VONTENYC for 20% off! https://www.janis-juices.com/

Today I have Bronx Native Q.Rich in the building. This convo was long over due. We met at his release party in the summer of 2021 for his Richmix vol 1 release. This interview is late, The Grey Area is out now! Respecting the creative process (3:34) Trendy situations & negatives/positives (6:00) Marketing is more important than the product (11:42) the Vado link up (15:00) what is uptown? + where does Q find himself in the mix (22:00) being an artist and knowing how to build an artist (27:05) do you need interpersonal skills to work in entertainment? (29:45) The music industry being a business that's interesting to navigate (33:00) Q talks about his son stumbling upon his music & how the relationship is between them two (37:00) running into your peers at events, and having familiarity with people in the industry (40:00) We get more into deciphering the uptown/bronx/Harlem areas, what he expects from the game & more ! (45:00) Follow Q.Ri¢h on social media https://instagram.com/q.rich__?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Stream The Grey Area; https://music.apple.com/us/artist/q-ri¢h/1498938844 Follow the podcast on Instagram Instagram.com/vontenycpodcast Get 20% off your Jani's Juice order using code ‘vontenyc' Janis-juices.com

No reintroduction needed. Let's get back to it. I've arrived on the pod waves once again, with video (Spotify ONLY) Welcome my sponsor, Janis Juice. (2:05) Welcome my first guest back, Majorwayy, & giving her flowers off rip (2:35) Spanish Eric discovered Majorwayyt (5:25) beginning days in performing arts and the transition to music (7:54) therapy & losing her mom at a young age (9:20) Herbalife is good in my books! + finding new confidence through lifestyle changes (14:25) prioritizing being a creative and human full time (16:30) “Great morning beautiful people” (19:30) putting out music for the first time + learning how to be an artist (24:00) have people around that have genuine goals, not secret motives (29:00) fitting the mold + vulnerability (33:00) ‘Missunderstood' streaming everywhere (37:30) Touching on mental health, rap competitions, acting & more! Majorwayy's latest single, Missunderstood out now! https://unitedmasters.com/m/62338d1ee7043858c640ae26 20% off with code ‘vontenyc' Janis-juices.com Vontenyc.bio.link

HERE IS MY LAST AUDIO ONLY POD! In the episode I say episode 50(but it's now!) Today I have Max Wavee on the show! (Sorry I sound so far from the mic, I was really social distancing lol) Perception is a killer (3:30). 2021 was a slow year due to depressions that he's overcome since (5:00) criticism to current music and things he's working on for the upcoming project (7:30). Early dreams on being an author. (9:25) being born in Guatemala + and knowing firsthand what humble beginnings are (11:20) “I ain't never been w. A baddie” (14:44) Drake dropped out the Grammys cuz he was shook! Or not? (19:00). Talking about his upcoming tape + how he gets his features (23:01) Are showcases worth the money (27:00) how does 2025 look + more (29:30) Follow Max Wavee on social media and stream his music everywhere Instagram.com/Maxwavee The next time we present this podcast, video will be a mainstay ! Thank you for the last 4 years!

Happy New Year (Not really) This episode was recorded at the end of 2021! Today we have Brooklyn Bred Muzik's own DapaDon. After knowing Dap over a year virtually, we finally meet in person (2:20). Getting his name from the mafia + Brooklyn Bred Muzik (5:00). Working on his 8th studio project (9:00). Critiquing early work and growing with your passion (13:00). Collabs only come when you have substance (19:00). Is Lil Kim a lyricist? (24:30). Clubhouse still gotta run the check (28:00). Stop lying to me about cameos! + never wasting opportunities (31:45) we don't appreciate talent as comsumers/are comsumers in control? (36:55) having his daughter as apart of his endeavors + not forcing your kids to pursue a life like yourself (42:50). Expectations for the album release, touring experiences + more ! (45:30). Follow DapaDon on Twitter.com/dapadon Instagram.com/dapadon718 Stream DapaDon's music everywhere! No mix on this pod! Congrats Selecta Sha on his engagement !

Happy December! Let's get to closing off an amazing year! Today I'm with Faulty Uncommon: YoHak!, Original Scotch, Sweatband Lou & JuicexX Creeping on a 10k cypher! (3:00). Recap of their Long Island show. (4:16). Studio sessions as a collective. (8:10). Preparing for the new Year & Having social media manger + content mangers are important (9:00). Are there off-seasons as a creative? + catering to happiness (14:30). Traveling + tours / Airbnb vs Hotel (20:00). Difficult things about being a collective & how to make things efficient (27:00). Creative promo (32:45). Was 2020's plan executed in 2021 + fighting for US as a people. (35:00). Favorite artists (40:00). Can Fab sell out Barclays Center (43:30). When people with outside clout infiltrate music in the wrong way. (44:30). Verzuz talk & more! (46:22). Follow Instagram.com/faultyuncommon Individual instagrams in the bio! Linktr.ee/vontenyc2 Full video will be available via my patreon in 48 hours! Patreon.com/vontenyc Have a safe weekend!

This episode was to drop last week, so some of the things mentioned may refer to past tense as if it was this week. Apologies. Subscribe to the patreon for full video ! https://www.patreon.com/Vontenyc?fan_landing=true Welcome back a friend of the show, MontDadTv. We talk about his poplin Halloween Party: Trick or Treesh + how I spent that weekend (2:58). Mont Bolton? Being an actor/performer in HS (6:00). 2014 (10:02). Crocs are standing the test of time (12:22). Getting compared to peers (14:30). FOMO on a “bad life” + getting kicked outta school (15:45). Parties are the plug (18:55). Getting back hacked Instagrams (19:30). Mont has a tv show that I'm on and didn't even know! (24:40). Working with a delivery service that saves restaurants money with all meals being $7-$9! (26:55). Getting into music + being a good kid with anger issues. (29:00). Slow bop + the merch/porn star convention (32:00). Don't rush the process (38:00). Wanting to work w. Jamie Foxx + more ! Follow us on social media Instagram.com/vontenyc Instagram.com/montdadtv2 We dont have a mix this week, but check out Lyrical Flexercise Cypher volume 6 out now! https://youtu.be/aGyvYQvhsHc

Today we have New Jersey recording artist/entertainer, TwoGeebs aka Zilla F Baby Subscribe to the patreon for the video! https://www.patreon.com/Vontenyc Deciphering the two names & shoutouts my bro Sha! (1:58). New artist approach (3:49). Influenced by and wanna to go against Cam'ron (5:00). Older acts in hip hop (6:40). Does Jersey get music love? (10:00). Releasing music for the first time & food references in music (11:54). Art work is important! (12:50). Being prepared and strategizing / promotion (13:10). Are we allowed to take breaks? (20:02). Music video concepts are dying out + Busta Verzuz Missy: video Verzuz? (23:50). How does a new artist market? Pandemic ain't stop a thing! + why he rocks the ski mask. (26:02). Two Geebs CANT live without music (33:00). Do you have a place here? (38:00). Stop visiting Hawaii + more! (40:00). Follow us on social media Instagram.com/vontenyc Instagram.com/twogeebs ThaGeebsTape 2 will be out tomorrow! & a visual will be available. Search TwoGeebs to stream all music Open studio day! - https://tapk.it/wtmboxoffice Have a great weekend.

Today I have Jamaican Artist, Kanfydenz in the building! Subscribe to my patreon for video access to the interview: https://www.patreon.com/Vontenyc Pull up to SomethingLightMedia's open studio day! https://tapk.it/wtmboxoffice (2:02) BADNESS ARRIVED (3:05) Early days in Jamaica (4:20) first thoughts of America + first encounter with snow (6:12). is Jamaica responsible for hip hop? (8:30). Experimenting with sounds + meeting “Ms. Purple (10:00). Switching up the sound + adjusting to being a Jamaican and adopting a Brooklyn sound (13:20) I found out about Kanfydenz because he played Santa Clause, no really! (14:35) giving Wav3king his flowers (16:07). Taking the leap and dropping his first official record in 2019 + public reaction (17:25). Kanfydenz created a song in Spanish by learning the language on Google + credits Justin Bieber for wanting to do it. (18:30). Strategizing your releases as an artist (20:35) FREE WORL BOSS (22:05) artists Kanfydenz wants to work w. & more (26:22) Follow us on social Media Instagram.comkanfydenz Instagram.com/Vontenyc Catch Kanfydenz playing Santa https://youtu.be/wj8IS8ocDtg Catch out the latest video “Badness” & stream all of his music https://youtu.be/RGbVtCf1ong Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 Have a good weekend !

Today I sit down with Quise Entertainment No stranger to the show, Quise returns for a solo interview. This week we are at The Platform studio Catch up with Vonté (:53). #VonteVents (2:05). Welcome Quise back to the show (3:33). DO IT FOR THE VINE (5:20)! We found out we have a lot more mutuals than we think (7:00). First viral moment (9:01). Being able to use old concepts for new content + using dark times for comedy purposes (14:00). ADHD + Retention (17:11). Patreon plug + Spliff Star (19:55). Stand up comedy goals and who are Quise's inspirations (22:00). Quise speaks on continuously going viral without getting tagged for his content + getting love in public (24:45). Music? (28:50). Birthday plans + future plans (34:33). Itsbizkit giving him the tik tok sauce early + constantly getting banned (37:53). is it difficult to realign after taking breaks/having setbacks? (40:11) If you'd like to “see” this episode, subscribe to my patreon for this + more exclusive content ! https://www.patreon.com/Vontenyc?fan_landing=true Follow us on social medial Instagram.com/quiseentertainment Instagram.com/vontenyc Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 Have a good weekend!

Today I sit down with Jazz & Bree from JJ Public Relations I had a long summer, and a very eventful one and I owe a lot of it to these women ! -Small summer recap + what's to come for Vonté (0:15). We heard from Steve! (2:15). publications or public relations? (3:15). Starting the company & Jazz talks early work days (4:45). Jazz & Bree meet (7:02) Bree gets her start working with Vina Love, as a breakthrough into the industry. (8:15) THEY HIRING! (9:10) Publicists, A&R, Managers. Who's who? (9:48). Event production isn't easy, Bree got it! (13:30). Being a publicists for sports personnel and Jazz working for NY Liberty (15:20). What type of people they want to represent (17:10) trying to be PR for recording artist, Billy B (20:00) Gearing up for 2022 and not taking things personal (22:01) being the new generation of entertainment (24:00). should you really have a publicist when you're an entertainer? (27:00). will NYC ever be on the same page? & fake industry heads (30:01). Everyone needs to Stop being late! (35:00) how to get a free consultation from JJ Public Relations (43:00) Follow us on Social media Instagram.com/jj_publicrelations Instagram.com/infamous_jazz Instagram.com/Breeb._ Instagram.com/vontenyc Mix by selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 Have a great weekend !

Today I sit down with recording artist Elroy Jetson He is here promoting his album, “When you win, Nothing hurts” Talking about why Queens artists get overlooked (3:00) quick Verzuz recap (4:15) collaboration projects. (6:05) Realizing music was his outlet. (8:30) having multiple sounds is one of the most important thing in music (10:00) can everyone in the team do music? (12:30) How he chose the track listing and more about his new tape (14:00) Post album promotion is important (18:20) Learning outside of the education system (20:00) politics and the elephant in entertainment (25:00) How do people get away with blatantly stealing someone's sound. (27:00) Elroy Jetson, the actor? (28:12) coming up with the stage name. (33:00) WHEN YOU WIN, NOTHING HURTS OUT NOW BY ELROY JETSON OUT ANY SECOND! Be sure to tap in Follow us on social media Instagram.com/elroyjetson_ Instagram.com/vontenyc Mix by Selecta Sha! Stay safe.

Today we tap in with recording artist Zay From The Stuy! Addressing podcast business and other ventures. (1:00) Introducing Zay with a little summer catch up. (5:20) Early recording days. (8:15) Being a basketball coach for a “living” and what that does to him as a person/artist. (10:15) Having outlets as a black man. (17:05) We talk Stuy Baby, the 10-song project out now! (22:01) Visual Importance with music. (33:30) DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? (39:30) Current To-Do list. (46:00) does the Lox Vs Dipset age well? & more verzuz scenarios. (47:15) Follow Zay From The Stuy Instagram.com/zayfromthestuy Stream “STUY BABY” out now! Follow me Instagram.com/vontenyc Twitter.com/vontenyc Selecta Sha was booked & busy so we couldn't get the customized mix! Still enjoy what we have! Instagram.com/selectasha98

On today's episode we have upcoming and new artist, FB Rest In Peace Taneequa Brooks & Ayesha K Faines & Prayers to Haiti (1:00). Lyrical Flexercise Cypher volume 4 & battle rap event info (2:12). Introduction to FB (3:05). Admitting my new found love for Drill music (5:02). FB talks about For The shakes, part 2 and No Chance which are his three current singles out. (6:00). Family life and when he decided to take music serious (8:15). Importance of management as a new independent artist and aligning with the “right” people (10:15). Show up everywhere! (15:01). Top 5? (17:00). Performances & nerves (22:00). Getting kicked off his homie's song and aftermath (26:40). Celebs get money and lose their brain cells. Do we blame the label? (29:00). Accepting support (35:15). What is your deepest fear? (38:02). Chief keef Verzuz? (43:04). Soulja Boy's firsts, and continuous wishes to make New York whole (45:00). Catch FB's music on all streaming platforms by searching “FB”. No Chance, For the Shakes & pt 2 out now! For The Shakes Music Video out! https://youtu.be/SkcFaEfSTP8 Follow us on social media Instagram.com/fb_king_luther228 Instagram.com/vontenyc Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 Essentials From Earth is still down for maintenance!

On Today's episode, I sit down with music artist, Winny SM Ash Dollas is still out, we will have her back soon! Introducing the Good vibes himself, Winny SM joined with J-O (2:45). Winny talks about time on Thisis50 (4:30). We discuss his start in music after being placed in a program to keep out of trouble (7:30). Winny steals a Valentine's Day gift from Walgreens, and meets J-O (12:20). Antisocial Vol 2 is out now, but where is volume 1?! (17:30). Is Winny ready for limelight? (22:30). We get into personal family talk (23:30). Handling mental health (26:00). Responses to feedback on his debut project (28:00). Tackling doubt and FOMO (31:00). Dream stages (34:30). Inspiration in music (37:00). What's to come in the next 5 years + final thoughts (40:45). Shoutouts to my official personal chef! (42:51). AntiSocial Vol 2 by Winny SM streaming everywhere. Follow us on social media Instagram.com/goodvibeswinny Instagram.com/staccpaper89 Instagram.com/vontenyc Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/Selectasha98 For Real Estate needs: Instagram.com/chicrestorationsllc Disclaimer: I said the wrong name in the episode. Follow my personal chef Instagram.com/kavirnoir Essentials from Earth site is down for maintenance!

On today’s I have a few special guests, Stone Harden, QuiseEntertainment, and MontDad TV. Studio insider. Don’t mind me lol (:55). Introducing the guests of the guest, viral sensations QuiseEntertainment & MontDad TV (1:30). Stone Harden talks being on tour (2:30). We talk about his self-titled debut tape (4:01). The trio talks their hilarious link ups in college (5:51). Anticipating the rest of the year (7:30). How women and the wrong crowd led to his Break in music (9:10). How Stone feels about today’s music game (13:28). Investing is the future (20:10). Virtual show on ‘Sessions Live’ coming soon (23:07). Acting, and being on Wu Tang & Power Season 3: Raising Kanan (26:20). “Blue checks” don’t bring anyone out to shows (37:00). PREACH! (41:01). Hilarious story about how Quise and MontDad’s antics led to Stone Harden having to change his stage name (43:45). Follow us on social media! Instagram.com/StoneHarden Instagram.com/QuiseEntertainment Instagram.com/Montdadtv2 Instagram.com/vontenyc Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 This podcast is sponsored by Essentials From Earth! Instagram.com/essentialsfromearthbk Get 15% off your first order by using promo code ‘VONTENYCPOD’ https://essentials-from-earth-bk.myshopify.com Have a great memorial weekend! Stay safe.

On Today’s episode, we sit down with music artist, and Superman for our people, F.L.O.W. Remembering DMX (1:01). Welcome to our guest! (5:30). #standwithjennifer (06:26). Following a life altering experience (11:00). Uncrustables, cut the check! (12:45). Behind the acronym F.L.O.W. (15:35). Getting inspired by Lauryn Hill, and behind the music. (17:10). Why I have beef w. Lauryn Hill (21:30). The new project is 98% done! (25:30). Being an artist and if concept albums are his niche (29:00). We discuss clubhouse, and Flow Nightly Network (33:00). BUY BLACC and how community outreach and participation is important. (42:50). & Please tell Ash her hive name is horrible! Lol (53:00) Make sure to stream “I learned from Lauryn” and the rest of F.L.O.W.‘s music streaming everywhere! Be sure to follow Flow Nightly Network on clubhouse! Follow us on social media! Instagram.com/flow349 Twitter.com/flow349 Instagram.com/vontenyc Instagram.com/ashDollas_ Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 This podcast is sponsored by Essentials From Earth! Instagram.com/essentialsfromearthbk Get 15% off your first order by using promo code ‘VONTENYCPOD’ https://essentials-from-earth-bk.myshopify.com

On today’s Episode, we sit down with Brooklyn legend, Dyme-A-Duzin! I did not take the vaccine! (1:10). We discuss longevity in entertainment (1:58). Welcome Dyme-A-Duzin! (3:55) How his career began with gospel rap in 2003 (5:30) Family music history/His grandma sang backup for the Isleys! (7:14) REMEMBERING CAPITOL STEEZ (9:04). Dyme Talks about his time with group, Phony Ppl (11:45). How the late Chris Lighty had dreams on creating a new Wu-Tang (16:16). Dyme talks Collaboration with Kehlani/ I try to pitch a verse (17:21). Timeless sounds and adaptability (20:00). Ghetto Olympics & Training EP concepts (23:41). Is there a pressure to “put your peers on” once you’ve essentially “made it”. (28:00). Acting, and being in the Wu-Tang series episode 6, and will he pursue the craft. (30:00). Ghetto Olympics being another Marathon Continues (32:15). Salute to almost 20 years in the game before age 30, WOW! (33:00). TRAINING EP OUT NOW ON ALL PLATFORMS or visit www.dymeduzin.com Follow us on social media! Instagram.com/dymeaduzin Instagram.com/vontenyc Instagram.com/ashDollas_ Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 This podcast is sponsored by Essentials From Earth! Instagram.com/essentialsfromearthbk Get 15% off your first order by using promo code ‘VONTENYCPOD’ https://essentials-from-earth-bk.myshopify.com

On today’s episode we sit down with Coach Tyrell Escoffery of the Built For The Trenches Academy Adios New York YMCA camp! (1:22). WE GOTTA JOLT THE ENERGY! (3:53). Tyrell gives a brief introduction to himself (4:13) What is Built For the trenches? (7:02). Mentorship & untapped talent in Football (10:20). Using your degree without using your degree & tackling “competition” (13:00). Missing patterns in development (16:00). How alike qualities, make Built For the Trenches different (20:30). Football can have bigger goals than going pro (23:45). Experiences that help you to grow up again (26:20). What would Coach Escoffery do if not this (28:41). LAST WORDS WITH YOUR CHEST! (30:00). If you are interested in signing your kids up for the program or need more information on Built For The Trenches Academy, click here! Registration is open! https://b4tanyc.com/register-b4ta-2021-camp Follow us on social media! Instagram.com/b4tanyc Instagram.com/vontenyc Instagram.com/ashdollas_ Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 This podcast is sponsored by Essentials From Earth! Instagram.com/essentialsfromearthbk Get 15% off your first order by using promo code ‘VONTENYCPOD’ https://essentials-from-earth-bk.myshopify.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We’re baaaaaack! We appreciate you guys for having us stream every single day of 2021, with no new interviews, Until now... We discuss the hiatus (1:23). Ash taps into mental health and what she’s been up to first quarter of the year & I WAS HACKED! (2:51). I give my stance on social injustice as a people (3:54). Ash introduces our guest on the show, pole instructor, and model, Joy! (05:44). Joy breaks down strippers vs exotic dancers (07:10). What falls under sex work (09:31). Instagram hates everyone for no reason (11:30). Joy talks about her beginning days of dancing how the lucrative business drove her to hustle; and the pros & cons (16:19). Affirmations in the club! (20:40). Stripping is an investment, and it comes with discrimination, and taxes! (22:12). Kandyland Vs Joy and pain Pole (27:28) Ash talks her experience taking some classes (30:00) introverts in an extrovert world (32:00) Joy talks goals bigger than dancing, the Kandyland retreat, and her impactful end of the podcast words! (35:30) Follow us on social media! Instagram.com/finnkandytoo Instagram.com/vontenyc Instagram.com/ashdollas_ Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 Intro by Semzo & AQ On Da Beat Instagram.com/Semzo_ instagram.com/aq_on_da_beat This podcast is sponsored by Essentials From Earth! Instagram.com/essentialsfromearthbk Get 15% off your first order by using promo code ‘VONTENYCPOD’ https://essentials-from-earth-bk.myshopify.com

We are at the end of the pod-a-thon, and I had to close out with a very special guest. It’s a first for us both! Her first interview, and my first time interviewing a professional dancer. I have Kenny Dearie in the stu! I met her at a BRUHmove fashion show in 2019, right before she started to perform. I instantly became a fan. We talk all things dancing, where it began, the feedback and what she wants to ultimately get out of it. We talk about her becoming an instructor, wanting to teach other people to be comfortable with their passion. Then we talk about Drake. I hate drake, as you all know, but Kenny aspires to be in one of his music videos, and I wish her well. Make sure to tap in, book her for events, and always be respectful! Follow Instagram.com/kennydearie This episode is sponsored by Essentials From Earth! Follow us on Instagram.com/essentialsfromearthbk https://essentials-from-earth-bk.myshopify.com DISCLAIMER: THE END OF THE YEAR WRAP UP WAS CANCELLED. WE WILL SAVE THE COLLABORATION FOR A LATER DATE! I want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! Thank you for your support for the last 3 years. See you in 2021! -Vonté

Unfortunately this pod-a-thon for December is almost over, but we can’t let the dark days come without some light! Ash and I are joined by upcoming artist Beyond Sonny! We talk about personal life, how the pandemic has effected the growth in his career and why we’ve been waiting so long for more music since his debut project. We also talk about his very innovative verses series where he freestyles over a wide range of known instrumentals. Sonny gives us an insight to the type of people he aligns himself with, what plans are to come as far as new projects/music and we definitely tap into his latest single “Imagine” streaming everywhere. This couldn’t be done without my guy Josh, who’s a mutual friend to us both, so big love to him and catch him on twitch, amazing gamer: https://twitch.tv/gershua Follow https://instagram.com/beyondsonny?igshid=5g52pwo07i3b Make sure to follow https://instagram.com/allstarloungenyc and support! If you aren’t, follow your hosts: https://instagram.com/vonte.nyc and https://instagram.com/ashdollas_

Keeping the pod-a-thon going for December, Ash and I are joined by a very special guest. Flatbush’s very own, HighGrades. Today is a special day because not only do we get to run down the career of HighGrades, he and I get to finally settle some long extended differences. We talk all things music, how his personal lifestyle, and love for certain things like anime, correlate to the art. Him being featured on Rolling Stone, having some of the best feature verses, projects to come and inspiration on his sound. The discussion also takes a turn into highlighting women as a factor in the rap game, how HighGrades tackles doubt and the daily hustle, and much more! Be sure to follow him on Instagram.com/highgrades3.5 and Twitter.com/gradeshigh Mix by DJ Spazz

We are back! I told you it’s forreal this time. I said We, because Ash Dollas is here today as well! We are personally welcoming back, but introducing to the audience for the first time, our very Rich friend Llama! He is a director, producer, film maker, songwriter, and much more! He talks all things about his label, A2i Creative, being a jack of all trades In a fast paced field and how he handles being so rich! We also talk about some notable brands/people he’s worked with, such as Jordan, Nike and the genius Ryan Leslie. We discuss if he’ll ever step onto the forefront of entertainment and what’s to come for the remainder of 2020 and for next year! Make sure to follow Instagram.com/shotbyllama and Instagram.com/a2icr3ative Mix by Selecta Sha support www.milkychristmas.com

We back!(forreal this time!) I’m joined today with a very special guest. You’ve heard him on BBO radio, seen him on worldstar, and even on the news! I got BBO Flock in the studio. We talk about him being apart of the biggest gang raid in NYC history, how it effected him as he was on a glorified path, and life after almost getting a RICO charge. We also talk early days before the chaos, his ongoing celebration of Ciroctober, influence in radio, music and much more! Be sure to follow Flock on Instagram; Instagram.com/BBOFLOCK - Make sure to support www.MilkyChristmas.com - This episode is brought to you by Essentials from Earth BK! Get the essentials that have you looking better, feeling better, smelling better; from the best stuff on earth Instagram.com/essentialsfromearthbk - Mix by Selecta Sha

We are back! Ash Dollas and I are joined by a literal gem, Channy Dang aka Chance the Jeweler. We get into the behind the scenes of the film, “Uncut Gems”, her journey and career within the diamond district, and the challenges she faces as a black woman in the jewelery industry. She also gives us the scientific facts on jewelry that had us speechless, and so much more! Enjoy! The only gems you’ll get for free! Follow Channy Dang on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chanceeee__ , https://twitter.com/kzmtandco and on Instagram: https://instagram.com/theedripcess , https://instagram.com/kzmtandco Follow myself and Ash @ Instagram.com/vonte.nyc , Twitter.com/vontenyc Instagram.com/ashdollas_ , Twitter.com/ashdollas_ Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 Linktr.ee/vonte.nyc

Today I’m in the studio with no DJ’s. Shoutouts to their busy schedules. But I do have a very special guest in the building! The R&B goddess, Aneesah Lasaan. This is an interview almost 8 years in the making! We talked about how R&B is received in today’s generation, how trial and error has gotten her to where she is in her career and how TIME is of the essence. She discusses her move from Cleveland to NYC and so much more. I’m glad we finally got to meet! She was LATE! so we ran out of time but she will 100% be back when she drops her project. Mix by Dj Spazz follow @aneesahlasaan everywhere!

Today’s episode is a nostalgia trip and HEE LARRY US! First shoutouts to the returning, Ash Dollas. We are joined by comedian and podcast host of, “I Can Explain That” Chris Bazemore. We discuss coming up in comedy, the struggle of getting stage time, the work people don’t even know they put in, and how the journey has been so far. He talks about his one time at the Apollo, other stand ups, his upcoming projects in the works and so much more! Much love to Richard Williams, Rest easy to the man that made this episode remotely possible. IYKYK! Sounds and more laughs courtesy of Selecta Sha! Follow instagram.com/chrisbazemore_ and Instagram.com/icetpodcast ; catch us Instagram.com/Vonte.nyc Instagram.com/ashdollas_ & instagram.com/selectasha98

Today, myself and Selecta Sha are joined by Brooklyn music artist/actress Queen Mistique. We talked about early music back in the beginning of last decade, and the transition to today’s sound. How her personal life shaped her for today, and we even talk about how her “big drip remix” got attention from fivio foreign. We get into relationships, domestic violence, top 5 rappers and much more! Tune in! Follow us on @ Instagram.com/Vonte.nyc Instagram.com/selectasha98 Instagram.com/queenmistique ; REST IN PEACE KOBE!

Happy MLK Day! Today is a special kind of episode. We get a lot of music submissions for break segments for the show, but a lot of people also want to know what we feel about their songs. We are critiquing some of them today. Tune in, and download the songs you vibe with. You gotta tune in to know what songs we spun tho

Happy new year! We are glad to be here in 2020 and we’re gonna keep the vision going. Only fitting we start with a different perspective. Today we are joined by hip hop/recording artist Sky Johnson. We chop it up about his debut album Skyview, available everywhere. We also talk about the early days of his career, how he maneuvered through the game, and he dropped some gems that had me speechless.(not easy to do) and so much more! Tune in! Sounds by Dj Spazz & Selecta Sha ; follow everyone on social media: @que.uptown @selectasha98 @weluvskyjohnson ; shoutouts to Cast Sound Lab for hosting us. Linktr.ee/Vonte.nyc

Today was a full house! First off, welcome back to Dj Spazz and we also welcome Selecta Sha who will also be spinning on the podcast! Today, we are joined by AMG’s(Avenue music Group) CEO Joshua Walker. He is an artist consultant who is making his second appearance on the podcast! Last March there was a lot going on, and so much has changed/improved since then. We talk about what his company does, why he has a passion in helping music artists w. Their goals, and what the ultimate goal is. We loved having him in the building. Side bar, we do not own any rights to music played! Get cheap flights at skiplagged.com/r/isavedyourpockets and shop moodpods.com

Before her show tonight at The Kingsland, I got to sit down w. Dark pop sensation and tiktok fan favorite Jules Walcott. We talk about her new album Dreams and Demons, available everywhere, fighting a lot of early battles that led her to creating this music, the good and not so good of the music industry and more! And I’m still on my quest to understand tiktok so let’s see if I understand it a bit better now! Thanks for stopping by Jules, Kill it tonight

Today I sat down with who I consider one of the OGs of social media/internet skit comedy era Wavey’s World aka Big Dilf. We cover a bit of his timeline stemming from 2013, how being a natural entertainer got him this far, and he even talks about a time where he almost wanted to stop it all and live a lowkey lifestyle. We also get into some growl facts, history behind the growl itself, and a huge moment with meek mill at Barclays Center! Tune in and follow @Waveys_World

Big shoutouts off rip to my co host for this episode, Ash Dollas! Today, we sit down with the man with many hats, but you guys know him as Funny Julius. Tune in as he discusses how we reached the level of success he has, projects like #Hellowhitepeople and my favorite, BUDGET JULIUS + more! But before all of that, Ash and Julius had some things to clear up that left me in tears! Follow everyone on social media @funnyjulius & @ashdollas_ shoutouts to Brooklyn podcasting for hosting us!

I got a vibe right here for you! Today I got the chance to chop it up with the Unpolitically Correct podcast. Hosted by Shanice, aka Stusharella, Ricoo, and Tony(Wale), they are a trio speaking on the things we only dare to, while picking apart questions from their engaging audience. Questions on relationships, finances,general life topics that hit home, and so much more to come. No holds barred. Tune in to a hear a little bit about them, their take on cancel culture and much more! watch how they drag me into the nonsense

What’s poppin y’all? I’m still here! Jumping right back into rotation, This interview w. Frank Mcfly is my first back after a year plus. We talk about his latest EP ‘Relations’ streaming everywhere. We also discuss the importance of promotion, building brands outside of music, hunger vs passion, and much more. Sounds by DJ Spazz(@que.uptown) Tune in! Follow @frankmcfly frankmcfly.com ; *we do not own rights to the music played*

Today I came off of a two month hiatus to chop it up with my long time friend and upcoming artist Bebe Scammre. We talk about his move from NY to CA a few years ago, redefining himself with his music and we share some stories from our youth. Scammre also gives some advice on how to go about showcasing your craft and things to avoid doing, while being young or fresh in any field. Find him on all socia media @BebeScammre and search him on all music platforms under the same handle.

Today I sat and talked to an influencer, host, and entrepeneur, Phil Taitt. We talked about hosting his own show, The Phil Taitt Show, being an editor/writer for Sheen Magazine, and his brain child "Dream Reach Inspire". Listen in as he drops gems on how to become a prolific, successful host, how to go about building your brand, and what trials and tribulations he had to go through to ultimately determine his goals and where he wants to be professionally.

Today i sat down and talked to Singer/Rapper/Songwriter, Raydy J, who i connected with when I hosted a competition she performed at. We discuss her background in music, her very humble beginnings and I also find out how she feels about people disliking The Bronx. We touch other aspects as far as her hustle as a 20 year old upcoming artist and what she feels she has to offer the industry! Tune in!

Today I sat down with the woman behind the album, A Tale of 2 Cities, Jennifair! We talk about her big move from Chicago to Brooklyn, how she was able to take a huge gap from releasing her own music, up until this great debut album! We also discuss how she sold over 100 physical copies of her album in the streaming era and more! Tune in! *Disclaimer: slight audio issues in the beginning but you guys didnt miss anything!*

Today i dedicated this podcast to my late bestfriend Kristopher King, who wouldve turned 27 today! And who to have better than a mutual friend, and someone who i interviewed 5 years ago; singer/song writer, MALIKA ESDELLE! Tune in as we catch up on what's been going on in her life, career, and how things have changed! We discuss motivation behind her new music, latest projects, how the game has changed, and her obession with Day 26!

Today i say down with bed stuy Independent artist Kassius Brikkz. We talk his upcoming in the rap world, and being a jack of all trades with having a clothing line, raising a son, and his obsession with BBWs! Tune in!!

Today, as i continue my womens history month series,I sat down with Bella Management's own Chessie Keebaugh! We talk body positivity, living your own reality and how she's been transitioning her life after a big move from Australia to NYC!! Follow her on IG: chessiekeebaugh

Today on the show I start my women’s history month theme! This young lady is taking her own life experiences, and that includes trials tribulations and all of the triumphs, and is motivating others to achieve better in life. From Developing Noire, I have the creator, Theresa, on the show! Tune in!

Today I begin my March Madness theme for the podcast. And that entails just talking to everyone on their grind! I don’t limit myself so don’t limit yourself either. Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with the great people behind Avenue Music Group, BLKAcademy, ThinkBranding, and the newly created vlog series That’s so Stosh!! Tune in for a great conversation, and a fun one too!!

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Today I sit down w. Upcoming rapper/song writer Henry Hennessy and we talk “Flee Talk”. Listen in as he talks about getting his career started, challenges, and even received a “cease & desist”. Check out his music on soundcloud and get his FLEE CLOTHING GEAR!!! IG: HenryHennessy ; Thefleeclothes Soundcloud: HenryHennessyFlee