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Two Fifteens: The Podcast where Hip-Hop, Occupation, and Identity Collide holds space for conversations on occupational justice, Hip-Hop culture, the science of doing, and shaping the identity of people. This social science podcast aims to bring intellectual conversation to a dope house party. With that, welcome to the teacher's lounge everyday people!S2Ep7: A house-party type conversation between me and soon to be co-host Professor Maurice Johnson on Nas' debut album Illmatic. This is part one of a two part series titled: 7 Days in 94' where we discuss the impact of one week in April 1994... April 19 (the release of Nas' Illmatic) and April 26 (the release of Outkast's Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik). Of course, meaningfulness facilitates our conclusion. This is a raw recording.Professor Nova has taught for FAMU, FSU, West Virginia University, Kennesaw State University and Fort Valley State University. He has been featured in award winning blogs such as The Root, OkayPlayer, and other reputable media sources. We have some dope research coming your way as well.Connect with Maurice "Nova" Johnson on IG: @novatheprofessorEmail: theimcresearchfirm@gmail.comPeace and blessings!-DJ (Dr. Jones)
Call Out Culture Wrestling is back with a preview of this weekend's 2 night Wrestlemania extravaganza. Join us as Alaska, Deep from 2 Hungry Bros, Jason Griff and Marcus Pinn review the card as well as a slew of wildcard topics.Be sure to read Marcus' article from OkayPlayer which you can find here:https://www.okayplayer.com/10-black-filmsYou can find all things Deep here:https://deepof2hungrybros.bandcamp.com/All Things Griff here:https://jasongriff.bandcamp.com/And all things Marcus Pinn here:http://www.pinnlandempire.com/If you want exclusive content or wish to see the video of this episode you can become a Patreon member using the link below: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcastYou can find our music here:Zilla Rocca:https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/musicCurly Castro:https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-huttonhttps://shrapknel.bandcamp.com/Alaska:https://thatrapperalaska.bandcamp.com/
Two Fifteens: The Podcast where Hip-Hop, Occupation, and Identity Collide holds space for conversations on occupational justice, Hip-Hop culture, the science of doing, and shaping the identity of people. This social science podcast aims to bring intellectual conversation to a dope house party. With that, welcome to the teacher's lounge everyday people!S2Ep6: A quick conversation between me and soon to be co-host Professor Maurice Johnson on the meaning, protest, sequence, and take-aways from the Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show. Of course, meaningfulness facilitates our conclusion. This is a raw recording.Professor Nova has taught for FAMU, FSU, West Virginia University, Kennesaw State University and Fort Valley State University. He has been featured in award winning blogs such as The Root, OkayPlayer, and other reputable media sources. We have some dope research coming your way as well.Connect with Maurice "Nova" Johnson on IG: @novatheprofessorEmail: theimcresearchfirm@gmail.comPeace and blessings!-DJ (Dr. Jones)
Sexy Season Six!! Nate is back riding high from the Eagles heading back to the Super Bowl with a great chat with keyboardist/producer/composer, Corey Bernhard! They chat about growing up in Massachusetts, the music that played around the house when he was a kid, learning the piano, children's resilience with failure, playing Phish and Led Zeppelin in early bands, becoming a Jazz head, writing sheet music, moving to Philly, forming Killiam Shakespeare, playing with Bilal, the Okayplayer boards, the Killiam Christmas EP, going solo, the collab project with the Bul Bey, the pandemic, joining the Late Show Band, A Blessed Leap Into Eternity, taking a different approach in creating the album, tour plans, playing with Charlie Hall for his Invisible Ink shows at Solar Myth, backing Rachel & Vilray and playing with the magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff. Then Corey takes a run at The Jawntlet!Corey on BandcampBirdbrain RecordsCorey on InstagramCorey on FacebookCorey on X
This episode originally aired on May 9, 2023, under the title “Questlove is Autistic.”“He has won An Academy Award, a Grammy Award—oh, six Grammy Awards—a BAFTA. Yeah, dude has had a career. The man needs some more shelf space for awards.”“OK, so we've got a stim—which is spinning things—and we've got a special interest—which is Soul Train. That leads to Black music history (and) music history in general. Put those two together and what do you have? A career as a DJ! Fantastic.”“For each of the 200,000 records that he has, name any song and he can tell you the beats per minute of that song.” “Wow. Oh, that is super Autistic.”“He's a filmmaker, he's a musician, he's a collector, he's a historian, he's now a publisher, he's had 11 albums with The Roots, he's produced about 36 to 40 albums including Common, Erykah Badu, Solange, he's got a podcast: Questlove Supreme, he's got this huge career as a DJ…He co-founded a whole bunch of websites like OkayPlayer, OkayAfrica. He's got, I think, six books now. One of them is on Soul Train, which is his special interest…(and) he has directed several documentaries, including a really key one called The Summer of Soul.”“He has become a one-man Blacksonian museum.” “That is magnificent. That is that is the ultimate dream of becoming a living museum.”Are you a living museum? What fabulous collection(s) do you have? Share it in the comments!Fan Favorite Game, design #13 (get yours here)Play the game! Fan Favorites Game rulesFreddie Mercury is Autistic (Episode 73)Episode 64: Taylor Swift is AutisticEpisode 05: Washington, D.C. is AutisticReady for a paradigm shift that empowers Autistics? Help spread the news!Check us out on InstagramFind us on Apple podcasts and SpotifyMatt Lowry, LPPAutistic Connections Facebook GroupAngelaLauria.com and Difference PressAngela's social media: Twitter and TikTokTACP's merch shop This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe
First Word Records is proud to bring you ‘The Making of Silk', the brand new album from Allysha Joy. Allysha Joy is a deeply-expressive singer, songwriter, producer & keys player hailing from Naarm (Melbourne), known for both her solo work and as front woman for 30/70. A uniquely-talented artist, her husky soulful voice, formidable Fender Rhodes prowess and raw poeticism has garnered legions of attentive fans the world over. As an integral performer in the modern day jazz-soul scene, previous support has included selectors Gilles Peterson & Jamz Supernova (BBC 6 Music), Jamie Cullum (BBC Radio 2), China Moses (Jazz FM) & Laurent Garnier (PBB France), along with stations such as NTS, Lot Radio, KEXP & KCRW, and publications including OkayPlayer, Dazed and The Vinyl Factory. See less
The Almanac of Rap is back and for our Okayplayer-produced season opener and our first guest is A-Trak. A-Trak is a Canadian DJ, record producer, and co-founder of Fool's Gold Records. We discuss Canadian hip hop, the impact of Fool's Gold and give him the chance to give the Grammy acceptance speech he never got to make. The Almanac of Rap is Executive produced by Donwill & Isha Sesay for Okayplayer Media. This episode was written and hosted by Donwill. Produced & Directed by Travis Harris. Edited by Kobina Baffour & Tony Mui. Art Direction by Kaushik Kalidindi. Music Production by Von Pea. For more information about A-Trak visit: www.atrak.com (http://www.atrak.com) For more information about Fool's Gold Visit: www.foolsgoldrecs.com (http://www.foolsgoldrecs.com) For more information about Donwill visit: www.donwill.me (http://www.donwill.me) For more information about Okayplayer visit: www.okayplayer.com (http://www.okayplayer.com)
First things first: Donwill is a rapper both as a solo artist and one half of Tanya Morgan, and also a producer/comedy guy/DJ/the host of the Webby Award-winning Almanac of Rap podcast, whose third season is dropping August 1 courtesy of Okayplayer. He is also, unbelievably, the latest guest on the Nersey podcast, AND THE FIRST PERSON EVER TO FREESTYLE ON THE POD LIVE IN STEEL TIPPED DOVE'S STUDIO.In this episode, we talk about the following things: will.i.am making an AI, doing man-on-the-street interviews, the legacy of the Okayplayer message boards, the time he got kicked off a couch so Kanye could sit on it, the marriage of convenience between certain corners of hip-hop and the Republican establishment, and, obviously, how the game still needs Lil Mama.Stay tuned for the end of the show (or fast forward to the end, whatever) to find Donwill kicking a pair of freestyles to Cam'ron's “Get ‘em Daddy” and 100 gecs' “Money Machine,” both of are absolutely perfect and the ultimate manifestation of the five mics mentality which is a thing I just made up.Subscribe to Nersey on Substack plzTIME TO PLUG DONWILL'S VARIOUS PROJECTS: The new season of Almanac of Rap drops on August 1; that night he's also DJing at Elsewhere with Hannibal Burress. Listen to his East Village Radio show, Too Much Rap, Wednesdays at 10am on eastvillageradio.com. Tanya Morgan is dropping a new album on August 26 and it will be good. He does other things too so follow him on Twitter and Instagram to find out more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nersey.substack.com/subscribe
In the final PRIDE installment of Upcoming/Up & Coming, Jason and Brett talk to debut* authors Kimberly King Parsons (We Were the Universe), KB Brookins (Pretty), and Santiago Jose Sanchez (Hombrecito). They talk about the theatre of parenthood, queer representation in books and media, and using writing to better understand your own story. *Debut-ish! Kimberly's debut novel and KB's debut memoir.Kimberly King Parsons is the author of Black Light, a collection of stories that was long-listed for the National Book Award and the Story Prize. In 2020, she received the National Magazine Award for fiction. Born in Lubbock, Texas, she lives in Portland, Oregon, with her partner and children. We Were the Universe is her first novel.KB Brookins is a Black, queer, and trans writer and cultural worker from Texas. They are the author of Freedom House and How to Identify Yourself with a Wound. Brookins has poems, essays, and installation art published in Academy of American Poets, Teen Vogue, Poetry Magazine, Prizer Arts & Letters, Okayplayer, Poetry Society of America, Autostraddle, and other venues. They have earned fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, PEN America, Equality Texas, and others.Santiago Jose Sanchez (they/them), a Grinnell College assistant professor of English and a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, is a queer Colombian American writer. Santiago's writing has appeared in McSweeney's, ZYZZYVA, Subtropics, and Joyland and been distinguished in Best American Short Stories. They are the recipient of a Truman Capote Fellowship from the University of Iowa and an Emerging LGBTQ Voices Fellowship from Lambda Literary.Gays Reading is sponsored by Audible. Get a FREE 30-day trial by visiting audibletrial.com/gaysreading**BOOKS!** Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page:https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading | By purchasing books through this Bookshop link, you can support both Gays Reading and an independent bookstore of your choice!Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Purchase your Gays Reading podcast Merch! Follow us on Instagram @gaysreading | @bretts.book.stack | @jasonblitmanWhat are you reading? Send us an email or a voice memo at gaysreading@gmail.com
Send us a Text Message.Born and raised in the Netherlands, classically trained multi-instrumentalist and producer Nicolay played in a number of hip-hop and R&B bands around his homeland, but it wasn't until 2000 that he decided to start producing his own beats. In 2002 Little Brother MC Phonte Coleman stumbled across one of them on Okayplayer's message board and asked if he could put his rhymes over it, and soon a friendship and a musical relationship were born. This transatlantic collaboration, which they called The Foreign Exchange, led to an album, Connected, in 2004, after which Nicolay continued producing tracks for Little Brother and Cesar Comanche, releasing City Lights Vol. 1.5 first only online and then through BBE Records in 2005. The Dutch Masters, Vol. 1, which featured Nicolay DJing, came out that same year, followed by Here in 2006. In 2008 the producer teamed up with Houston rapper Kay (whom he had also met through message boards and had put on a track on Here) and issued the album Time:Line. The second Foreign Exchange album, Leave It All Behind, came later in the year on the Foreign Exchange label.Follow Nicolay HereSupport the Show.WEBSITE AND MERCH! - http://www.officialchopshoppod.com
ATTENDEES Karas Lamb, Keith Rollins, Daniel Olney AGENDA New Business Discuss the Mixtape Monday run on Okayplayer and what lessons were learned from showcasing new music week after week for a major publication. Discuss Burning Desire by MIKE, Peace of Mind LP by QThree, Tales of Gotham by Kueen in detail.
I want to thank Real Dads Network 12th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance in Harlem sponsoring (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daddy-daughter-dance-tickets-763759213367?aff=oddtdtcreator) my conversation with Award Winning Director/Producer, Photographer, World Traveler, & Amazing Human Being B. Monét. B. Monét is a distinguished writer and director who obtained her B.A. in English from Spelman College and an MFA in Film and Television with a concentration in writing and directing from New York University. She is a native of Maryland and her films are known for their thought-provoking questions about identity, society, race, and culture. Her commitment to showcasing underrepresented people in film, media, and television is evident in her works. She's received several awards, including the runner-up position in the First Time Female Filmmakers Contest with Women and Hollywood, the 2017 Horizon Award through Cassian Elwes, Christine Vachon, and Lynette Howell-Taylor at the Sundance Film Festival, and the Adrienne Shelly Foundation grant. She also participated in Film Independent's residency program Project Involve as a directing fellow. B. Monét is one of the winners of the #NewView Film Competition with Glamour and Girlgaze, which celebrates the voices of female filmmakers, and one of the filmmakers in the Tisch Other Showcase, which focuses on diverse artists whose voices are underrepresented in the television industry. Notably, B. Monét directed the award-winning short film Q.U.E.E.N., which premiered on Magic Johnson's channel ASPiRE and has been screened at over a dozen festivals, including Cannes Short Film Corner. She also directed a branded short film entitled “She's Revolutionary” on the #MeToo founder Tarana Burke for Levi's and Girlgaze, and has worked with several high-profile personalities such as Reese Witherspoon, Janet Jackson, Rosario Dawson, Chika, Rapsody, and Shangela for brands such as Crate and Barrel, Estee Lauder, Uber, OkayAfrica, OkayPlayer, and Hyundai. B. Monét's feature film script Q.U.E.E.N. won the 2018 Best Graduate Feature Screenplay, and she is the recipient of the Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation grant at Fusion Film Festival, a finalist in the Women in Film Mini Upfronts Program, and a Sundance Women's Financing Intensive Project Fellow. In July 2019, she was selected as one of the filmmakers in the New York Stage and Film Filmmakers' Workshop at Vassar College for Q.U.E.E.N. She was also selected as one of the participants in the Artist Academy with the New York Film Festival and Lincoln Center. B. Monét's most recent accomplishment is being chosen as one of the winners for the Queen Collective in partnership with Queen Latifah, Tribeca, and P&G. Her short film Ballet After Dark is exclusively streaming on BET. Additionally, she is currently reimagining a short film version of A Star Is Born with Warner Brothers for their 100th Anniversary. Website: http://www.b-monet.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/brittany-"b-monét"-fennell/57/3b8/4b Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/235093002 IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5952247/ Bureau of Creative Works: http://kck.st/1Lw3sa9 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QUEENSHORTFILM Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/QUEENSHORTFILM DAD IS NOT A NOUN https://linktr.ee/dadisnotanoun?fbclid=PAAaZj8KzygTJZhruBvG4tykEdTG28lCVidiolp2NDwmlwFyo0sjXq5iFbRAA DINAN intro produced by Amerigo Gazaway Follow him on IG https://instagram.com/amerigo.gazaway?utm_medium=copy_link Check out his website https://linkin.bio/amerigo-gazaway DINAN intro lyrics by Skyzoo Follow him on IG https://instagram.com/skyzoothewriter?utm_medium=copy_link Support his new project "All Brilliant Things" https://smarturl.it/BrilliantThings DINAN Logo by Demar Douglas Follow him on IG:https://instagram.com/demardouglas?utm_medium=copy_link https://demardouglas.com/ J1 Studios background design IG: https://instagram.com/officialj1studios?igshid=M
Two Fifteens: The Podcast where Hip-Hop, Occupation, and Identity Collide holds space for conversations on occupational justice, Hip-Hop culture, the science of doing, and shaping the identity of people. This social science podcast aims to bring intellectual conversation to a dope house party. With that, welcome to the teacher's lounge everyday people!S2Ep3: We had the pleasure of speaking with Maurice "Nova" Johnson... a college prep and higher education professor, media and tech guru, a 2023 FAMU 40 Under 40 Awardee, Hip Hop scholar, researcher, and historian. Professor Nova has taught for FAMU, FSU, and West Virginia University. He has been featured in award winning blogs such as The Root, OkayPlayer, and other reputable media sources. This is a longer than usual episode due to Professor Nova's depth of knowledge regarding Hip-Hop. Thank you for joining us for the second season as we continue to amplify the intersection of Hip Hop, occupation and identity. Connect with Maurice "Nova" Johnson on IG: @novatheprofessorEmail: theimcresearchfirm@gmail.comPeace and blessings!-DJ (Dr. Jones)
Host Bryan Ford is joined by rapper and producer Kr3wcial. Kr3wcial is a New Orleans-based artist, and member of the acclaimed collective glbl wrmng. He's performed at the world-renowned New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival, BUKU Music + Art Project, and Pell's national Am I Still Dreaming tour, as well as a sold-out appearance with Grammy-nominated Tank and the Bangas. Kr3wcial wrote glbl wrmng's breakout 2021 single, “504,” and has since appeared in Complex, Essence, Okayplayer, 2DopeBoyz, Consequence, DJ Booth, at the NAACP Image Awards and the national championships for Red Bull Dance Your Style. In early 2022, he released Less Than Three, an EP featuring Chicago rapper Mick Jenkins, Montreal singer Kalipop, New Orleans vocalist BLÜ, and Grammy-winning rapper Pell. The project debuted in his self-designed 3D metaverse space, the “Kr3wniverse,” and was described by Gambit as featuring a “dynamic, soulful style.” Bryan makes Kr3wcial a classic family meal: sausage, corn, and rice. Watch Bryan make his version and Subscribe: Youtube Listen to Bryan's rap collaboration with Kr3wcial: Butter My Croissant Recipe from today's episode can be found at Shondaland.com Join The Flaky Biscuit Community: Discord Kr3wcial IG: @ikr3wcial Bryan Ford IG: @artisanbryan Take a look at everything Son of a Saint is doing to give young boys the tools to become productive men at sonofasaint.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Okayplayer recently fired their entire editorial staff. Music journalism is in a weird place right now.
Moms Moving On: Navigating Divorce, Single Motherhood & Co-Parenting.
Many women prolong the divorce process because they don't want to be stigmatized as "that" single mom. Often times, when we think of single motherhood, we think of the mom that is doing it all on her own, with no help of the other parent but in many cases, this isn't typically what we see. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Ashley Simpo to discuss their personal experience with single motherhood. Michelle and Ashley will educate listeners on: Empathizing with women who may not have the support of a co-parent financially or physically Understanding that you don't have to be friends with your co-parent Giving your space to rest and recharge AND MUCH MORE Ashley Simpo is a Brooklyn-based, California-bred writer, editor, and author. She has written essays, op-eds, and reported pieces for publications including Parents magazine, CRWNMAG, Huffington Post, Essence, Healthline, and BET. Her work and profile have been featured in The New York Times, Marie Claire, and the Associated Press. She has authored and contributed to two books, including, 'A Kids Book About Divorce', a children's book that explains divorce as well as '100 Diverse Voices on Parenthood', an anthology of first-parent stories of which she contributed and served as a project editor. Ashley is also a contributing editor for Mother Tongue, a print magazine that tells stories about motherhood from non-traditional points of view. She publishes an unfiltered monthly essay series When You Have Time and currently serves as the managing editor for Okayplayer in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey Joe, what do ya know? Film critic Robert Daniels (New York Times, LA Times, RogerEbert.com, etc.) is here to chat with Slim and Mitchell about his four favorites: Killer of Sheep, If Beale Street Could Talk, A.I. Artificial Intelligence and Bamboozled. If you think that sounds like a Mount Rushmore of titles, you'd be exactly right! Strap in as Robert takes us on an incredibly insightful tour through the complicated themes and explosive emotions of these gems. Topics include: what it means to be human, blackface through Hollywood's history, the adaptability that comes with being Black in America, the glimmer of hope that must be held for the next generation, a call for The Underground Railroad to get more attention and why “masterpiece” doesn't always mean “perfect”. Chapters: Opening credits (00:00:00) Killer of Sheep (00:07:44) If Beale Street Could talk (00:19:41) A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (00:35:46) Bamboozled (00:52:52) Stats talk (01:10:08) Closing credits (01:13:29) Credits: Recorded in Newark DE, Philadelphia PA and Chicago IL. Edited by Slim. Theme music: “Vampiros Danceoteque” by Moniker. Editorial producer: Brian Formo. Production manager: Sophie Shin. The Letterboxd Show is a TAPEDECK production. Lists & Links: List of movies mentioned Robert's Letterboxd profile Robert's Sight & Sound 2022 ballot; Robert's Criterion essay on Beasts of No Nation; Robert's IndieWire interview with Charles Burnett on My Brother's Wedding; Robert's interview with Barry Jenkins for Medicine for Melancholy; Robert's interview with Barry Jenkins for The Underground Railroad; Robert's Polygon essay on Brian Tyree Henry's big scene in If Beale Street Could Talk; Robert's ranking of Spike Lee movies for Okayplayer; Robert's essay on Bamboozled for The Playlist Lists mentioned: Films that took an already amazing and well-known song and made it better by adding a cinematic moment to it that you are always reminded of when you hear the song by Starboy Reviews mentioned: Graham Williamson's Killer of Sheep review Kambole Campbell's Bamboozled review
For this Long Read, we head to Okayplayer for "The Quentin Tarantino Situation: Using Racism as a Literary Device" by Abe Beame. If you've seen a Tarantino film, you know where this is going. But with his book "Cinema Speculation" we get a clearer look at Tarantino's pathology when it comes to race & other social ills. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Sometimesoon" By TeskChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence
Dan reads the results of the NFL players' list of the best players in the league, Complex's list 10 DMV rappers on the come up in 2012 and Okayplayer's list of the 17 best Detroit rappers to hear Jamaal's perspectives on these topics. They also discuss Eric Bieniemy getting criticized by his players for tough coaching, Drake never starring in a movie, 50 Cent's successful tour and more.
Technical producer Kevin Earleybird Earley is our guest host for this episode of Revealing Voices. He interviews fellow creative and long time friend Substantial. Prince George's County, Maryland-born MC, producer, artist, and educator, Substantial, debuted in 2000 collaborating with the late Japanese producer Nujabes, who later worked on the popular show Samurai Champloo. Legendary rapper and activist, Chuck D of Public Enemy referred to Substantial as “One of the great MCs of our time.” His soulful and introspective brand of Hip Hop music has received critical acclaim from Ebony.com, The Source Magazine, HipHopDX, DJBooth.net, and Okayplayer.com. His music videos have appeared on MTV, VH1, and BET. Substantial has performed in nearly 20 countries and has collaborated with artists such as Kool Herc, L Universe better known as Verbal (M-Flo), Oddisee, and more. Substantial has licensed music to major brands such as Ford Motor Company, Bentley Motors, and UBER and also had his music featured in films and television shows such as Kevin Hart's Laugh at My Pain, Kill Me 3 Times starring Simon Pegg, Daytime Emmy nominated show Tough Love and it's spin-off series Pillow Talk. Substantial has appeared in the documentaries, Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme and Give Back. He has also written and performed original songs for games such as PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends Bang Bang, Arknights, Tree of Savior, and Renaine. Substantial is also a two-time Hollywood Music in Media Award nominee. Earleybird and Substantial discuss taking a leap of faith, challenges for mental healthcare in minority communities, and the inspiration of music and the creative process.
Technical producer Kevin Earleybird Earley is our guest host for this episode of Revealing Voices. He interviews fellow creative and long time friend Substantial. Prince George's County, Maryland-born MC, producer, artist, and educator, Substantial, debuted in 2000 collaborating with the late Japanese producer Nujabes, who later worked on the popular show Samurai Champloo. Legendary rapper and activist, Chuck D of Public Enemy referred to Substantial as “One of the great MCs of our time.” His soulful and introspective brand of Hip Hop music has received critical acclaim from Ebony.com, The Source Magazine, HipHopDX, DJBooth.net, and Okayplayer.com. His music videos have appeared on MTV, VH1, and BET. Substantial has performed in nearly 20 countries and has collaborated with artists such as Kool Herc, L Universe better known as Verbal (M-Flo), Oddisee, and more. Substantial has licensed music to major brands such as Ford Motor Company, Bentley Motors, and UBER and also had his music featured in films and television shows such as Kevin Hart's Laugh at My Pain, Kill Me 3 Times starring Simon Pegg, Daytime Emmy nominated show Tough Love and it's spin-off series Pillow Talk. Substantial has appeared in the documentaries, Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme and Give Back. He has also written and performed original songs for games such as PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends Bang Bang, Arknights, Tree of Savior, and Renaine. Substantial is also a two-time Hollywood Music in Media Award nominee. Earleybird and Substantial discuss taking a leap of faith, challenges for mental healthcare in minority communities, and the inspiration of music and the creative process.
Abiola Oke is a highly accomplished and esteemed entrepreneur, recognized internationally as a media executive and revered business strategist. Currently, he holds the position of Founder and CEO at Adisa Consultants, a reputable independent business strategy consulting firm. Abiola and his team at Adisa Consultants provide invaluable guidance to companies and entrepreneurs, skillfully navigating the complexities of the ever-evolving business landscape, with a particular focus on the dynamic intersection of entertainment, media, and technology. Additionally, Abiola is a Co-Founder of OkayMedia, a comprehensive international media and entertainment company. With his exceptional leadership, he served as CEO for an impressive duration of 5 years. OkayMedia serves as the parent company for renowned digital media brands such as OkayAfrica, Okayplayer, Okaymusic, and a range of other entertainment subsidiaries, operating across 4 countries. Abiola's tenure at OkayMedia allowed him to forge strategic partnerships with globally recognized brands including Uber, Nike, Disney, Apple, DIAGEO, Samsung, and the NBA, to name just a few. Abiola's expertise extends beyond entrepreneurship, as he is also widely recognized as a captivating speaker and accomplished journalist. He has shared his insights and knowledge through various articles and interviews, delving into the captivating realm where business, media, technology, music, culture, and Africa intersect. Abiola's contributions have been featured in esteemed publications such as CNN, Black Enterprise, Al Jazeera, BBC, and BET, among others. Notably, he has had the opportunity to interview prominent individuals including filmmaker Ryan Coogler, Chiwetel Ejiofor, David Oyelowo, Adepero Oduye, and Rep. John Lewis, showcasing his remarkable communication skills and in-depth industry knowledge. Abiola Oke, an esteemed speaker and leader, has made significant contributions through his participation in esteemed panels and delivery of keynote speeches at prestigious institutions worldwide. He has shared his expertise and insights at renowned universities such as Stanford University, Oxford University, Columbia University, Chicago Booth, Haas School of Business, Haiti TECH Conference, AfroTech, and many other esteemed platforms. In recognition of his influence and accomplishments, Abiola was honored in 2018 as one of the most influential people of African Descent by the UN. He also served as a judge at MIDEM's Artist Accelerator program alongside executives from UTA, Viacom, and other notable organizations. Notably, he was presented with the Amplifier of the Year award at the inaugural AfroBall gala by Congresswoman Karen Bass, further highlighting his outstanding achievements. Beyond his professional pursuits, Abiola demonstrates a deep commitment to activism and humanitarian causes. He has served on various boards, including MoCADA (Museum of Contemporary Diaspora Arts), FACE Africa, Monrovia Football Academy, Global Citizen Live, and NABU.org. Additionally, Abiola generously shares his expertise and mentors students through the Student Sponsor Partners program. Abiola holds a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Black Studies from the City University of New York. In his leisure time, he indulges in his passions as an avid reader, film producer, critic, and music producer. Abiola resides in Manhattan, NY, with his wife Farrah, embracing both his personal and professional pursuits with dedication and enthusiasm. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abiolaoke/
We had the pleasure of interviewing Cookiee Kawaii over Zoom video!Viral Queer artist and genre-fluid enigma Cookiee Kawaii is back at it! The New Jersey-based artist teams up with Rocky Snyda for her release, "Let Me Rock". It's a sultry slow it down and then ever-so-slightly speed it up sort of hip-rockin' groove. Left right, left right. Let's get it… No rush, though."Let Me Rock" is an invitation to feel every twist, turn, and tease of your wildest girl-on-girl fantasy. The track is part of Cookiee Kawaii's upcoming album Club Soda. Vol. 3 and immerses the listener in a euphoric world of seductive beats and velvety dipped sonics. Cookiee adds, the song is for, “people who love club music but want more of a R&B vibe.” Her windswept vocals collide with a power-punching rap sequence for an intoxicating Jersey club meets R&B tinged banger that truly takes it over the top.Cookiee Kawaii has received high acclaim from Vogue, Fader, BET, Billboard, XXL, Okayplayer, Flaunt, and New York Post to name a few. With more than 2 million monthly listeners and 1.4 million followers on TikTok, Cookiee Kawaii's single follows her recent release "Pretty Girl" which was added at #1 on Spotify's Global Club Music, #7 on Spotify's New Music Friday Dance, along with Beast Mode Dance, Dance Rising, and This is Frequency.Cookiee Kawaii became known outside of New Jersey with the jittering, mattress-squeaking club track "Vibe" which went viral in 2019 and became even more popular the next year with TikTok users. Unrestricted by genre, the vocalist's stylistic range cuts across Jersey-club, R&B, and rap. The daughter of house DJs, Vanice Palmer was born into music and has been recording since the early 2010s. After she adopted her stage name, a display of her love for sweets and anime, she peeked above the underground New Jersey scene and now reaches club/dance fans across the globe!We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #CookieeKawaii #Vibe #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4972373/advertisement
Throughout this podcast we will go through some strategies and techniques to help you shine light on your back-catalogue.Highlights→ Old music is always new music to someone who's acquainted with it for the first time → Kate Bush's “Running Up That Hill” got a second life when being re-introduced on Stranger things, and picked up on TikTok!→ Keep being creative about introducing your entire catalog→ Look on your new releases as part of your entire curation process→ Your Superfans are the ones to be found in your back catalog, they are the ones who're walking a mile with you→ Catalog Marketing is Storytelling - which is focused on the long term brand building* Relevant Links: * A third of Spotify's weekly Top Songs are now catalogue tracks — Music Ally* 7 Predictions for the Music Industry in 2023 — Okayplayer.com* “Catalog's share of the consumption pie rose to 72.2% from 69.8% in 2021 while current music's share fell from 30.2% to 27.8% over the same time period. Catalog total album consumption shot up 12.9% to 703.9 million while current total album consumption was up fractionally to 270.9 million.” — InsideRadio.com* Spins Page examples: * Musical Journey * Utilize catalogue exposure towards a new release* Create your Spins page - https://bit.ly/3IF4nN9* Special Discount for Spins CCMSPIN30* Join the Songcards Beta Program - https://beta.songcards.io/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unlockyoursound.substack.com
Aisha Badru is a singer/songwriter based in New York. The magic of her music lies in distilling an often-tangled human experience into simple truths, quieting the inner cacophony of emotions to pave a path toward healing. To date, her soulful music boasts over 135 million streams, critical praise from the likes of NPR Music, Okayplayer, and is featured in commercial work for brands such as Volkswagen.In this episode, Aisha discusses how the personal stories of heartbreak and healing often found in her lyrics move beyond individual experience and lend themselves to a broader even universal connection with listeners. Support The Podcast.Mentions: Read about my encounter with the word SisuIn our conversation I referenced our episode with Brie Stoner on the beauty and terror of reaching into the unknown. Listen to this episode here.
We're listening back at some of our favorite episodes and this week we have Questlove and Roberto Lugo! Did you know Roberto Lugo, born in the Kensington neighborhood of Philly, has been featured in museums across the country including the Metropolitan Museum of Art? He's also behind the Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter mural right outside the Clay Studio building. Yes, Black Thought from the Legendary Roots Crew who Questlove is also a member of. And just in case you needed a reminder of who Questlove is: musical director of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon; cofounder of digital music and media platforms Okayplayer and OkayAfrica; a James Beard Award-nominated cookbook author; plant-based cheesesteak maker and more.
The New Old Heads episode 337 had discussions on Suge Knight saying Dr. Dre didn't produce records he did produce, Okayplayer's top 22 movie soundtracks and how bad they did, and Jack Harlow's statement about being a great white rapper - and other great white rappers. Support the show
I Only Listen to 90s Music returns once again discussing everything in music. In this episode, they discuss: (04:36) Discussing the Documentary "Bring Back the Mono" (11:46) Nelly is going to have to marry Ashanti (20:33) Can Usher do a Super Bowl Halftime show? (35:58) Reflections on the New Edition Tour concert and Maurice Starr (54:04) Okayplayer's Top Hip Hop Soundtracks of All Time is Egregious Follow I Only Listen to 90s Music on IG https://bit.ly/3sbCphv Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542 Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1 Stitcher http://bit.ly/3puGQ5P IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y
Little Brother is a rap group from North Carolina. The three original members – Phonte, Big Pooh and 9th Wonder – were living in their college dorms when they decided to make music together. They hit open mics and played local shows, but they never expected a rags-to-riches story. After uploading a few songs to a hip-hop message board called Okayplayer, they released their debut LP, The Listening. By indie-label standards, it was a hit. They signed to a major label, but their second album didn't perform as well as they would've liked. After being dropped by their label, 9th Wonder left the group and Little Brother disbanded shortly after. In 2019, Phonte and Big Pooh reunited as Little Brother and dropped their album May the Lord Watch. Now, they're on tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album. They also have a documentary in the works. This week on Bullseye, Phonte and Big Pooh join us to reflect on their long and eventful career as Little Brother.
The word “woke” has appeared in headlines and politicians' sound bites a lot in recent years. But where did this term come from and what does it even mean? In this episode, we talk to our guests about the history of the word “woke.” Spoiler alert — it's not as new as you might think. We'll also dive into how the meaning has changed over the years along with who has used it. But first, we check in with WPLN's criminal justice reporter Paige Pfleger to discuss the recent change in how Metro Nashville Police Department calculates 911 call response times. Guests: Linda Wynn, Tennessee Historical Commission assistant director for state programs Elijah Watson, OkayPlayer news and culture editor Joshua Black, comedian and visual artist Jamel Campbell Gooch, Black Nashville Assembly community organizer and Southern Movement Committee's director of organizing Related reading: OkayPlayer: The Origin Of Woke: How The Death Of Woke Led To The Birth Of Cancel Culture
B. Cox is joined by Chris Mitchell (Kinetik) of the Breaking Atoms Podcast to review Little Brother's classic debut studio album The Listening as it turns 20. The group, which was formerly made up of the trio of emcees Phonte and Big Pooh and producer 9th Wonder, met as students on the campus of North Carolina Central University. They bonded over their shared love and passion of hip-hop and formed a collective with other North Carolina college students who were hip-hop artists and producers which would become known as the Justus League.Pooling together their resources and creativity, the trio started recording their debut album. After working their local hip-hop scene and the college radio circle in their home state of North Carolina, the group signed its record deal with ABB Records and gained a sizable fanbase, following and a community online though forums such as their own Justus League The LAWN, OkayPlayer and other hip-hop sites. Boosting the groups popularity was the skills and creativity Phonte and Pooh and the soulful sample based production of 9th Wonder that drew comparisons in tenor and tone to predecessors such as groups from the collectives the Native Tongues and Soulquarians. Over 65 minutes and utilizing a concept used frequently in hip-hop, the album is presented through the lens of a radio station broadcast schedule, WJLR, presenting all of the tropes of terrestrial radio complete with skits and fictional disc jockeys which accompanied the album's tracks.While the album had no major singles or sales numbers to report, its legend has been boosted by their niche, but loyal fanbase that has followed them since the beginning. The album has been deemed an underground and indie hip-hop classic and the launching pad of a group that has had a successful, yet complicated two decades in the industry.Follow Chris Mitchell (Kinetik) Onlinehttps://linktr.ee/iamkinetikVisit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comCheck Out Our Clothing and Merch Shop and Cop Some Gear!www.vaultclassicpod.com/storeBuild Your Own Amazing Podcast Website In Less Than 5 Minutes!https://www.podpage.com/?via=ivecre8Support The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodShow NotesPassion Weiss: The Oral History of The Lawn (by Chris "Kinetik" Mitchell)https://www.passionweiss.com/2022/03/24/the-oral-history-of-the-lawn/Albumism: Little Brother's Debut Album "The Listening" Turns 20 | Album Anniversaryhttps://albumism.com/features/little-brother-debut-album-the-listening-album-anniversaryPitchfork: Little Brother "The Listening" Review https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/little-brother-the-listening/GQ: Little Brother Looks Back On 20 Years Of "The Listening" https://www.gq.com/story/little-brother-the-listening-album-20-yearsHipHopDX: Little Brother on 'The Listening' at 20 & Marauding For Earshttps://hiphopdx.com/news/little-brother-the-listening-20-year-intervew Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On Episode 122 we're going back to NYC circa 2000-2005, where mix show radio dominated the airwaves. Where clan's, posse's, crew's and clik's peaked with G-Unit, Dipset, D-Block, Terror Squad, Ruff Ryders, Murder Inc and The Roc. This was fresh-off the Nas and Jay-Z battle, when NYC was thriving again and when a kid named Justin Smith completely changed the game. Justin Smith aka Just Blaze went on to produce more hit records than any other hip-hop producer during this time. I can't stress this enough, but before there was Kanye West, there was Just Blaze. There also was no bigger artist than 50 Cent. He wasn't just big in music, he was internally known with every major corporation for his undeniable charisma, street anthems and fashion. And speaking of fashion, remember the oversized white tees? How about Mitchell & Ness jerseys? You also had to have a fresh pair of Tims and white Air Force 1's. Who could forget those gaudy Canal Street watches we wanted to pass-off as Jacobs? We may have lacked self-awareness in fashion but we definitely can acknowledge the incredible music to come out of this era. Whether you bumped Hot 97, Kiss or Power or downloaded joints off Napster, Limewire or Kazaa, you knew special this time was. We gotta thank to Nas, Jadakiss, Killa Cam, 50, Mobb Deep, Jay-Z, Ghostface, Fabulous, Black Rob, M.O.P., Ja, Styles P and Fat Joe for giving NYC back their sound. This show is a homage NYC mix show and because we're always trying to find a balance like Atmosphere, our next episode we're giving you our college radio edition. Think of Non Phixion, D.I.T.C., Freddie Foxxx, Screwball, Wee Bee Foolish, El-P and J-Live. Think Fat Beats, A-1 and Turntable Lab. Think of the joints you copped off Sandboxautomatic and HipHopSite. Think of the message board era of Okayplayer, HipHopInfinity, UGHH and the best of all, the Philaflava forums. We are going to give you the ultimate yin and yang that NYC hip-hop had to offer during these great times. Enjoy episode 122. www.takeitpersonalradio.com Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonal Online store: https://take-it-personal.creator-spring.com/ (enter Win25 for 25% off) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal
We had the pleasure of interviewing Mia Gladstone over Zoom video! Hailing from South Orange, New Jersey, MIA GLADSTONE thrives in the music and digital world as an advocate for feminism, environmentalism, and veganism. Creating an alter ego as a “world renowned creator of The Expert's Guide to Positive Affirmations,” Mia seeks to affirm listeners that they are in a safe space when they listen to her music – you may even catch her doing a few positive affirmations during her shows and interviews, like this one! Additionally, she is all about making feel-good music that challenges conventional thinking. On her latest single “TALKING ONLINE” ft. Belis, she reflects on her negative-yet-relatable experiences on social media, singing: “You been talkin' online, pipe down/ Only clutter your mind with doubt/I see my baby shining, but you're too busy pryin.” If you pause throughout the video you'll see screenshots of actual DMs she's received, you may be scared to take a trip into your message requests! She arrived on the scene with her 2019 GROW EP, earning praise from Office Magazine, PAPER Magazine, Lyrical Lemonade, and the BBC, who invited her to be a guest on their Music Life podcast. Additionally, her sophomore project CYCLE/S earned her a spot on Okayplayer's 21 Breakout Artists to Watch for in 2021. Mia is preparing for an internet takeover with her first-ever fully self-produced project, LOOPY. With LOOPY, she plans to spread knowledge and create more visibility for femme and non-binary producers. Additionally, she is creating a digital community of femme-identifying producers with the @producerswhoproduce Instagram page, where she pushes educational initiatives and production tutorials. The only thing more chill and admirable than Mia's musicality is her adorably humble personality -- check out how hype she gets to discover that Howard Stern roasted her music lol! Ultimately, MIA GLADSTONE is straight up cool and is using her powers for good. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #MiaGladstone #Loopy #LGBTQ #Pride #NewMusic #zoomListen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod
The world has been captivated by Beyoncé's 7th studio album RENAISSANCE ever since it dropped nearly two weeks ago. And while many have relished in the excitement of the new era Beyoncé has ushered in, it hasn't been without some controversy. Amidst a crediting conflict primarily between artist Kelis and music producer Pharrell, another issue arose. Some disability advocates took issue with a song lyric containing the word 'spaz' in the track “Heated.” It's a word rooted in the word spastic, a medical term often used to describe those who suffer from disabilities involving muscle spasms. Beyoncé's not the only artist who has received criticism for the use of the term. In June, Lizzo also received similar backlash after including the word in the lyrics to the song "Grrrls." In response both artists removed the word from their lyrics. Writing this month for OkayPlayer, Clementine Williams noted that the term has often been used by Black artists to mean “going wild,” and that the initial call outs on the Beyoncé and Lizzo lyrics were largely made by white disability activists. However, the double meaning and history of its use in African American Vernacular English does not negate the harm the term can cause for the disabled community. Instead, moments such as these have helped create dialogue around what accountability can look like in the music industry, and even drawn the conversation to the growing movement and consciousness around disability. But for Black disabled writer, poet, activist, and scholar Leroy Moore Jr., he couldn't help but notice a critical voice missing from the conversation: Black disabled artists. Leroy was born with cerebral palsy and has dedicated much of his writing and activism to disability rights. He co-founded Krip-Hop Nation, a movement that uses hip-hop as a means of expression for people with disabilities and this movement has grown to different parts of the world including parts of Africa and Europe. He is also a doctoral student in linguistic anthropology at UCLA, and he writes and delivers lectures and performances that reflect the intersections between racism and ableism, in the United States and abroad. Leroy joined The Takeaway to give us his take on the situation. He addressed the problematic nature of both policing Black language while erasing Black disabled voices and he shined a light on the ways Krip-Hop Nation is working to make change.
The world has been captivated by Beyoncé's 7th studio album RENAISSANCE ever since it dropped nearly two weeks ago. And while many have relished in the excitement of the new era Beyoncé has ushered in, it hasn't been without some controversy. Amidst a crediting conflict primarily between artist Kelis and music producer Pharrell, another issue arose. Some disability advocates took issue with a song lyric containing the word 'spaz' in the track “Heated.” It's a word rooted in the word spastic, a medical term often used to describe those who suffer from disabilities involving muscle spasms. Beyoncé's not the only artist who has received criticism for the use of the term. In June, Lizzo also received similar backlash after including the word in the lyrics to the song "Grrrls." In response both artists removed the word from their lyrics. Writing this month for OkayPlayer, Clementine Williams noted that the term has often been used by Black artists to mean “going wild,” and that the initial call outs on the Beyoncé and Lizzo lyrics were largely made by white disability activists. However, the double meaning and history of its use in African American Vernacular English does not negate the harm the term can cause for the disabled community. Instead, moments such as these have helped create dialogue around what accountability can look like in the music industry, and even drawn the conversation to the growing movement and consciousness around disability. But for Black disabled writer, poet, activist, and scholar Leroy Moore Jr., he couldn't help but notice a critical voice missing from the conversation: Black disabled artists. Leroy was born with cerebral palsy and has dedicated much of his writing and activism to disability rights. He co-founded Krip-Hop Nation, a movement that uses hip-hop as a means of expression for people with disabilities and this movement has grown to different parts of the world including parts of Africa and Europe. He is also a doctoral student in linguistic anthropology at UCLA, and he writes and delivers lectures and performances that reflect the intersections between racism and ableism, in the United States and abroad. Leroy joined The Takeaway to give us his take on the situation. He addressed the problematic nature of both policing Black language while erasing Black disabled voices, shining a light on the ways Krip-Hop Nation is working to make this change.
Reaching "Respiration" during the Patreon-exclusive review of the debut Black Star LP sparks an argument over the best verse, @https://twitter.com/fromoldharlem (fromoldharlem) reveals how he got banned from OkayPlayer and Moulz shares how the video was his first YouTube experience. Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-s9-69788061 (https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-s9-69788061)
On this episode I am joined by artist Hamadi Price. Hamadi has always been drawn to self expression and expressionism in general through art, whether movement and performance or visual mediums like photography and film. With a natural love for storytelling, art, culture and entertainment have always been at the heart of what excites and energizes him. He currently exercises many muscles as photographer, director, director of photography, and editor within his work. He's been published in various publications and media outlets such as The CUT, Billboard, Okayplayer, BRICK Magazine, Women's Running Magazine and others.Get in touch: Hamadi PriceInstagram:@princehamadiAyana Major Bey Website: www.ayanabey.comInstagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot Rate and Review this podcast:Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-artist-pivot-1455741Apple Podcasts: Just scroll down to the rate and review section on the podcast page *******Host & Exec. Producer: Ayana Major Bey Editor: Kieran Niemand Part of the Boundless Audio Network 30-day free trial of Audible Get a free 30-day trial of Audible using The Artist Pivot Podcast Link!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
On this episode I am joined by artist Hamadi Price. Hamadi has always been drawn to self expression and expressionism in general through art, whether movement and performance or visual mediums like photography and film. With a natural love for storytelling, art, culture and entertainment have always been at the heart of what excites and energizes him. He currently exercises many muscles as photographer, director, director of photography, and editor within his work. He's been published in various publications and media outlets such as The CUT, Billboard, Okayplayer, BRICK Magazine, Women's Running Magazine and others.Get in touch: Hamadi PriceInstagram:@princehamadiAyana Major Bey Website: www.ayanabey.comInstagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot Rate and Review this podcast:Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-artist-pivot-1455741Apple Podcasts: Just scroll down to the rate and review section on the podcast page *******Host & Exec. Producer: Ayana Major Bey Editor: Kieran Niemand Part of the Boundless Audio Network 30-day free trial of Audible Get a free 30-day trial of Audible using The Artist Pivot Podcast Link!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
We once again return to the MCU (Mississippi cinematic universe) to finish up The Delta Trilogy. We've seen the Ghosts of Mississippi, wondered if there is ever A Time to Kill, and now we're joined by the wonderful H. Drew Blackburn to witness Mississippi Burning. This one has it all. The FBI as civil rights heroes, Black people getting beat like clockwork, a white love story, not to mention the screenwriter blaming Coretta Scott King for him not winning an Oscar, and the director claiming reverse bigotry. H. Drew Blackburn is a tremendous talent who has written for GQ, Okayplayer, Texas Monthly and more! You can find him on Twitter at @Hdrewblackburn and his work at https://www.hdrewblackburn.com/ and hire him to write something for you! As for us, you can always check us out at @white_pod as well as message us at whitepeoplewontsaveyoupod@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you! Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you podcast! We'll be back with more next week.
Video animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). The League of Extraordinary Content Creators (LOECC) is a conglomerate of some of the sharpest minds in hip-hop journalism (if I do say so myself), composed of the following members: Gary Suarez - writer and podcaster for CABAGGES, with bylines in Rolling Stone and Vulture: https://linktr.ee/imgarysuarez CineMasai - writer and podcaster with the Reel Notes podcast, with bylines in Pitchfork, Okayplayer, and DJBooth: https://linktr.ee/CineMasai Dan-O - writer and podcaster for Freemusicempire: https://linktr.ee/Freemusicempire SonRaw - writer/DJ/Producer, with bylines in FactMag and Passion of the Weiss: https://linktr.ee/sonraw ... and Me! In the first installment from the LOECC, we discuss the highly-anticipated album from Virginia's Pusha T, It's Almost Dry. It was an absolute honour to rub virtual shoulders with some hip-hop journalist heavyweights. This conversation was an absolute blast that is chock full of gems... don't miss this!!! RMPP Preferred Cut: "I Pray for You" Stream It's Almost Dry here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6o38CdD7CUlZDCFhjZYLDH?si=codyid1CRDWypy_z9BB6Jw -- Fiending for some more quality rap content? Visit the RMPP website: https://rmpp.squarespace.com/ Want to support and help us grow? Become a RMPP Patreon, and gain access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/therapmusicplugpodcast Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
Baltimore born Brian Dawkins is an experienced creative director, brand consultant, events coordinator, audiovisual technician, recording and performing artist. Known in the creative community as Greenspan, he discovered his passion as a creative at an early age. Being inspired by artist from Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye to Nas, AZ, and UGK, he started penning his rhymes soon thereafter and made his debut into music in 2008, with his first project, "Got Green?," that was later sponsored by Scion, a marque of Toyota motor corporation. Since debuting, he's consistently provided music fans a discography of standout projects. He has set himself apart in the hip hop arena as an artist with his unique sound and commanding live performance. He has been contributing to the creative community for over 15 years, performing at premier venues nationwide. He's had exclusive releases and premieres with sites such as Okayplayer.com, Vibe.com, and DJBooth.net, as well as features on a host of media outlets and publications. Multilayered in his approach to creative communication, Dawkins has participated in various speaking engagements, including a creative writing workshop co-conducted by fellow emcee and mentor Stan 'Substantial' Robinson, at Amazon's headquarters in Seattle, Washington. He's also had opportunities to speak and work with corporations like McCormick & Company on behalf of his No Food Deserts food-access awareness initiative, focusing on food security for the residents of Baltimore and beyond. No Food Deserts' efforts have afforded opportunities to partner with organizations like Class Produce, Dovecote Cafe, and City Weeds/BeMore Green to implement helpful solutions like weekly pop-ups where fresh produce is distributed free to communities. From Baltimore With Love, a phrase, brand, and movement created by Dawkins, as a declaration, to encourage a positive outlook on the city of Baltimore and its residents. The brand distributes apparel and other items with the phrase printed, to city residents and those originally from the city that have since moved away. From Baltimore With Love has had the opportunity to partner with Baltimore City Public Schools' Office of Engagement for an anti-bullying/positive mindset initiative during the school year 2020, to visit selected city schools with impact programming to encourage empathy and self-worth. Identifying collaboration potential is a strength that Dawkins displays over the years as he's continued active involvement with organizations like Six Point Pictures, and Good Villain Clothing Company who's signature 'Wire" t-shirt was featured in Overbrook and Sony Entertainment s' motion picture "Charm City Kings." Instagram - @Frombaltimorewithlove Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FromBaltimoreWithLove/ Website - http://frombaltimorewithlove.com
New York City based photographer and content creator Claudio Abreu talks about his roots in Washington Heights, Bronx and his journey in preserving footage of hip hop interviews and performances from hip hop artists from 1997-2005. His YouTube page is called Hip Hop VCR who has gained notoriety especially for releasing the infamous 2001 Summer Jam performance of Jay-Z. He talks about his interview with Cipha Sounds and Pete Rosenberg and publicity from Complex and Okayplayer.COM and more! For more info follow @HIPHOPVCR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
About the guestMC Bravado is an emcee/educator from Baltimore by way of New York. He's received noteworthy press across mediums, including but not limited to Rolling Stone, HipHopDX, FOX, ABC, CBS, Yahoo!, SiriusXM Shade45, Billboard, Okayplayer, DJBooth, HotNewHipHop, The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Magazine, Earmilk, and REVOLT TV. No stranger to performing on major stages (Warped Tour, A3C, SXSW), MC B is showing and proving his way to rarefied air. That being said, the former Baltimore city high school English teacher still keeps a leg in the classroom as an instructor for afterschool music programs. He also empowers and educates other creatives and student artists as a publicist and speaker. His latest album release “The Living Game” coincided with the launch of his record label venture ("Label Necklace"). The lead single for the project (“Like Kobe” ft. Joell Ortiz) is out now!!The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episodeMC Bravado's websiteBeats Not BulletsMetro GalleryTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★
To be the greatest of all time at anything requires hard work, dedication, and usually a little bit of luck. But keep in mind, not every GOAT is sports related. Technically, there is a greatest TV watcher of all time… But the subject of today's show is no couch potato. He's been on the cover of magazines, cereal boxes, and posters hanging on the wall of most guys who grew up in the 90's – the one and only, his Airness, Michael Jordan. Jordan changed the landscape of the NBA once he got in the league. Winning world championships, slam dunk contests, and generally making the competition look like amateurs when he was in his prime. But the stories that have come to light over the years don't paint a picture of Jordan being the best teammate. He defended his position in the recent documentary, The Last Dance, but did we hear all the stories? What could MJ have done to land him in the courtroom today? Come fly with me as we roll through the Michael Jordan episode of AHC Podcast. Intro music credits: Title: Finally The Sun - Audio Hertz / Crossfit 2021 (No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/bdf82dDHn_4 Genre Music: Trap - Gym - Workout - Sport - Exercise at Home - Gaming Citations: Dougherty, J. (2021, March 27). Michael Jordan once turned down $7 million to play just 1 round of golf with a fan. Sportscasting. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.sportscasting.com/michael-jordan-turned-down-7-million-golf-fan/ Dougherty, J. (2021, March 29). How many siblings does Michael Jordan have? Sportscasting. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.sportscasting.com/michael-jordan-siblings/ Grove, R. D. (2020, June 24). 10 Michael Jordan stories you probably won't see in ESPN's 'the last dance' documentary. Okayplayer. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.okayplayer.com/originals/michael-jordan-documentary-espn-the-last-dance-stories.html Isaacson, M. (2009, September 9). Portrait of a legend. ESPN. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.espn.com/chicago/columns/story?columnist=isaacson_melissa&id=4457017 Moriello, J. (2020, May 7). Michael Jordan archives. Sportscasting. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.sportscasting.com/tag/Michael-Jordan/page/15/ Padecky, B. (2020, May 29). Padecky: 'the last dance' portrays Michael Jordan as a jerk, but would any of us have acted differently? Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/sports/padecky-the-last-dance-portrays-michael-jordan-as-jerk-would-any-of-us/ Quinn May 20, S. (2020, May 20). Best Michael Jordan stories that didn't make 'the last dance', from elite trash-talking to Knicks' huge offer. CBSSports.com. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/best-michael-jordan-stories-that-didnt-make-the-last-dance-from-elite-trash-talking-to-knicks-huge-offer/ Reilly, D. (2020, May 15). 14 amazing tales of Michael Jordan being a hypercompetitive weirdo. Vulture. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.vulture.com/2020/05/michael-jordan-stories-rumors-cheating-trash-talk.html Toole, C. (2020, April 18). 23 stories that prove Michael Jordan is the most ruthlessly competitive athlete of all time. BroBible. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://brobible.com/sports/article/best-michael-jordan-stories/ Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, March 6). Michael Jordan. Wikipedia. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan WP Company. (1993, June 4). New Book alleges Jordan lost $1.25 million on golf wagers. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1993/06/04/new-book-alleges-jordan-lost-125-million-on-golf-wagers/c7642cbc-c4dc-48a4-923c-a7df3358cca5/ Wu, J. (2017, October 3). Top 10 instances of Michael Jordan being just plain mean. Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1943095-top-10-stories-of-michael-jordan-being-the-greatest-jerk-of-all-time
Episode 98: Sundance 2022 #5 with Jourdain Searles (Emily the Criminal, Sharp Stick, Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul, When You Finish Saving the World) Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I'm your host, Nicolas Rapold. The Sundance Film Festival is here, there, and everywhere this year, screening in a virtual edition. For this episode, I'm very pleased to welcome a terrific critic I've been wanting to feature on the podcast for a long time: Jourdain Searles, who writes for publications including The Hollywood Reporter, Little White Lies, and Okayplayer. We talk about John Patton Ford's Emily the Criminal, Lena Dunham's Sharp Stick, Adamma Ebo's Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul., and Andrew Semans's Resurrection. Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Music: “Tomorrow's Forecast” by The Minarets, courtesy of The Minarets Photo by Steve Snodgrass
This is another AMAZING interview. Cheats goes one-on-one with Adam Aziz AKA @brokencool — one of the most prominent and prolific journalists of our time. Adam's first love is hip-hop. He first started covering the culture when he was 16 years old, back in 1996. Now, Adam lives at the intersection of hip-hop, sports, race, and culture, writing for leading publications like The Undefeated, Mic, Okayplayer, and Complex. This is a perfect conversation for Cheats, who loves nothing more than the intersection of hip-hop, race, and sports, Make sure you subscribe to the podcast everywhere podcasts are available. #WESEEIT
This is another AMAZING interview. Cheats goes one-on-one with Adam Aziz AKA @brokencool — one of the most prominent and prolific journalists of our time. Adam's first love is hip-hop. He first started covering the culture when he was 16 years old, back in 1996. Now, Adam lives at the intersection of hip-hop, sports, race, and culture, writing for leading publications like The Undefeated, Mic, Okayplayer, and Complex. This is a perfect conversation for Cheats, who loves nothing more than the intersection of hip-hop, race, and sports, Make sure you subscribe to the podcast everywhere podcasts are available. #WESEEIT
B. Monét is a writer/director who graduated from Spelman College with a B.A. in English. She hails from Silver Spring, Maryland and holds an MFA from New York University in Film and Television with a concentration in writing and directing. In her films, she poses questions about identity, society, race, and culture. It is vital to her that under-represented people are shown in film, media, and television. Her award-winning short film Q.U.E.E.N. has screened at over a dozen festivals including Cannes Short Film Corner and premiered on Magic Johnson's channel ASPiRE. Additionally, B. Monét was a runner-up in the First Time Female Filmmakers Contest with Women and Hollywood. She was also named the 2017 Horizon Award Winner through Cassian Elwes, Christine Vachon and Lynette Howell - Taylor at the Sundance Film Festival. As well as a recipient of the Adrienne Shelly Foundation grant and a directing fellow for Film Independent's residency program Project Involve. Additionally, she is one of the winners for the #NewView Film Competition with Glamour and Girlgaze which champions the voices of female filmmakers. She is also one of the filmmakers in the Tisch Other Showcase that focuses on diverse artists whose voices are underrepresented in the television industry. Last year, she directed a branded short film entitled She's Revolutionary on the #MeToo founder Tarana Burke for Levi's and Girlgaze. She's been fortunate to work with Reese Witherspoon, Janet Jackson, Rosario Dawson, Chika, Rapsody and Shangela for brands like Crate and Barrel, Estee Lauder, Uber, OkayAfrica, OkayPlayer, and Hyundai. B. Monét won the 2018 Best Graduate Feature Screenplay for her feature film Q.U.E.E.N. She is a recipient of the Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation grant at Fusion Film Festival, a finalist in the Women in Film Mini Upfronts Program and a Sundance Women's Financing Intensive Project Fellow for her first feature film Q.U.E.E.N. She was selected as one of the filmmakers in the New York Stage and Film Filmmakers' Workshop at Vassar College for her Q.U.E.E.N in July 2019. Additionally, B. Monét was selected as one of the participants in the Artist Academy with the New York Film Festival and Lincoln Center. Most recently, she was selected as one of the winners for the Queen Collective in partnership with Queen Latifah, Tribeca and P&G. Her short film Ballet After Dark is exclusively streaming on BET. - Thank you so much for listening to the show! Please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, + REVIEW the show- I would really appreciate it. It helps other screenwriters who are interested in this story to find the show a little easier. If you are interested in becoming a guest, sponsoring the show, or have any other inquiries, please send an email to hi@thebeatsheet.co! Need to read more scripts? Join my club- we read scripts together every week! My profile name is @aquilliam and the club is called Beat Sheet Pod. You can listen to every episode of The Beat Sheet on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher! You can click here to subscribe to the podcast everywhere via this RSS feed! The official hashtag for the podcast is #beatsheetpod
Clarence "Verbal E." Long and Reese "3Sixty" Thomas are the founding members of The Chapter Crew. The Chapter Crew is a groundbreaking hip hop live band based in Las Vegas. They were both born and raised in Chicago, IL, but did not meet until they crossed paths at UNLV. The Chapter Crew made a splash on the national scene with their appearance on the Questlove start up, Okayplayer, True Notes Volume #1 album, alongside The Roots, Little Brother, Aceyalone, Jean Grae, Supastition & Nicolay, Dilated Peoples, RJD2 and more. They are also the founders of the monumental open mic/jam session that is The Black Book Sessions. The Black Book Sessions happened in a local Las Vegas bar called "Money Plays". It was the home of The Black Book Sessions for the better part of 4 years. Having shared the stage with most every notable mainstream and underground hip hop group of their era, they carved out a permanent place in Las Vegas hip hop and enjoyed their time amongst the big boys of the industry as well. ~~~ IN THIS EPISODE: 7:08 There is an infancy of Las Vegas hip hop 10:26 Had to come through KUNV 19:00 In Las Vegas…between '90 and '95 there was no hip hop allowed on the streets 25:20 We always stuck to the fact that man all we got is who we are. That's it. 30:09 We will never be booed again 30:37 We actually got on the rock and roll circuit. 33:32 The first time I ever walked in Money Plays 42:30 The Most Valuable Thing we learned: Promote. 43:39 He's performing like Bruce Lee, you know, like circling people... circling around him 46:07 What is hip hop? 48:04 Couldn't get gigs…had to send in the White Guy get to get the gigs 48:54 The only black performers that played The Main Rooms of the casino's 51:33 Questlove is running a contest 53:28 Questlove puts us on the album all of a sudden everybody knows my name. 1:00:12 Los Angeles, The Knitting Factory – The Roots –Time to improvise!! 1:11:08 Okay. You got 30 minutes to open up for The Roots. 1:13:27 How it was named The Black Book Sessions 1:14:57 I can't say enough about, our relationship with Stan Henderson 1:17:56 You really are coming full circle. 1:22:52 There is a lot of sacrifice – Honoring the commitment 1:26:47 The Black Book Sessions was one of the most special things we've ever done 1:30:06 Verbal E speaks from his Heart 1:37:22 Keep showing up, Show up. It works. 1:38:30 Rick Rubin? – "Let me know when you're available, because I'm interested in working with you" - Dar Dixon ~~~ LINKS MENTIONED: Hip Hop DX article - THE CHAPTER - US VS THEM NOISE: The Next Chapter - The Black Book Sessions ~~~ YOUR FREE GIFT!! Centerpointe Research Institute creates neuro-audio tools like Holosync, and online personal development programs to help you become your happiest healthiest You. It's Centerpointe's 30th anniversary this year, and they're celebrating by giving away one of their most popular soundtracks. It's called "15 Minute Rescue and Renew" “15 Minute Rescue & Renew” will help you: Collect your emotionsReset your entire daySet a new pattern… …for handling stressful situations in the future. Now you can totally reset your day in 15 minutes or less! 15 Minute Rescue & Renew uses powerful Holosync technology (embedded beneath a soothing musical track with gentle ocean sounds) to alter brainwave states, bringing your brain down to… …a calm and tranquil “theta” state (feelings of deep relaxation and contentment). In addition, 15 Minute Rescue & Renew begins with a brief audible guide followed by powerful affirmations––recorded in Centerpointe's proprietary Autofonix™ encoding technology… …composed exclusively for this amazing soundtrack. (Just click HERE to receive your copy) This is exclusive to the listeners of The Art of Being Dar.
Marcus Cinque Harris aka MH the Verb joins us to talk about anxiety, depression, substance abuse, intergenerational trauma and mental health in the black community. A world class multi-media artist, MH also discusses how music and the arts has served as a coping tool for not only himself but his community at large. BIO: Multi-media artist, MH the Verb uses afro-futurism to build community while blending jazz, funk, hip hop, and electronic arts. The MC/DJ/Producer has built a spacey catalog by mixing live instrumentation & studio production featuring musicians from from his Philadelphia-based collective, ArtHouse95. Complimented by his deep voice and poetic activism, MH the Verb speaks to multiple generations with anthemic power delivering flows like affirmations. His empowering series, #AFRONAUT has been acclaimed by Afropunk, Okayplayer, Complex, Mass Appeal, HipHopDX, and NPR. MH the Verb is a full live experience mixing multiple vocalists, rappers, a fusion band, live visuals and a DJ. Imagine what you'd see & hear from a collaboration between The Roots, Parliament Funkadelic, and Flying Lotus... MH the Verb is truly out of this world. MH THE VERB: www.MHtheVerb.com afronautmedia.com Instagram: @MHtheVerb Twitter: @MHtheVerb facebook.com/mhtheverbmusic youtube.com/mhtheverb mhtheverb.bandcamp.com The YANApodcast: Instagram: @the_yanapodcast New episodes every Tuesday! NAMI Philly: Instagram: @NAMIPhiladelphia or @namiphilly_ETS Website: www.namiphilly.org NAMI Philadelphia Warmline: 267.687.4381 OPTION 1 CRISIS RESOURCES: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 support for those in any type of crisis. If you text, “NAMI” to 741741 from anywhere in the United States you will be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor. Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420 SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - available 24/7 to help those suffering from addiction find immediate help. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yanapodcast/support
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