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In this episode of Ready Layer One, we dive deep into the world of data monetization with Oren, the founder of QSTN - a Web 3 survey marketplace building on NEAR. We discuss the challenges of building a hybrid model that bridges Web 2.0 and Web 3.0, and the importance of creating a sustainable business model in the ever-evolving crypto space. Oren shares his experiences with hiring trustworthy developers, navigating legal compliance, and the necessity of pivoting to meet market demands. We also explore the future of QSTN, including the introduction of a data wallet, incentivized testnet, and partnerships with larger corporations. Tune in to learn about the exciting potential of monetizing data in the Web 3.0 era and how QSTN is leading the way. Connect with QSTN Twitter https://twitter.com/qstnus Linktree https://linktr.ee/qstnus Ready Layer One Podcast https://readylayer.one/twitter.com/ready_layer_one Joe https://twitter.com/joespano_Jared https://twitter.com/jarednotjerry1 NEAR near.org/Aurora (NEAR EVM) https://aurora.dev/ NO FINANCIAL ADVICE This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial advice or investment recommendations. Cryptocurrency markets are volatile and carry significant risks. Opinions expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors are their own. Before investing, consult with a professional financial advisor or conduct thorough research. The podcast creators, hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible for any loss or damage from reliance on the discussed information. This podcast may contain sponsored content, affiliate links, or promotional offers. References to specific products, services, or companies are not endorsements or recommendations; conduct due diligence before making decisions. By listening to this podcast or reading associated materials, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the podcast creators, hosts, guests, and contributors from any claims or lawsuits arising from your reliance on the information, investment decisions, or use of mentioned products, services, or companies.

ReferencesOrrin Music - Youtube ChannelOrrin Podcast - Interview with Neil de Grasse TysonNick Szabo - On Smart Contracts (1996)NFT Collaboration between Mintbase and Orrin - a Cyborg from the FutureCeramic Network, Decentralised Data StorageVerida - decentralised network of private databasesDaniel Kahneman - Thinking Fast and SlowQSTN Website - https://qstn.usQSTN Medium - https://medium.com/@qstnusQSTN - Twitter - https://twitter.com/qstnus

Orrin Campbell is founder of QSTN, an emerging Web3 data platform looking to disrupt the advertising industry by giving individuals power and control over their data. In this episode Orrin talks with Sasha about: • Going on Doctor Phil as a cyborg from the future• What Neil Degrasse Tyson had to say about web3• How he discovered and joined the NEAR Protocol ecosystem• Why Web3 is a technological revolution in the same sense the internet was in the 90s• Wanting to be an architect growing up• Best entry points for people new to #web3Episode links:Orrin: https://twitter.com/realorrinQSTN: https://qstn.usNeil deGrasse Tyson interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImdmYU6ykCoOrrin Interview with Mintbase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3YhSJZJoTQ Coin Bureau NEAR Protocol overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r61UszUFwNYSasha Hudzilin: https://twitter.com/AliaksandrHHuman Guild: https://humanguild.io

What does pasta have to do with men's outerwear? For QstN founder Ryan Warren, there's a direct correlation.While many businesses start with “what” they bring to the marketplace, it's secondary at QstN. Instead, the company focuses on the “why” and the “how.”Listen in to learn more about:  How Ryan's family history in the pasta production business helped cultivate an entrepreneur mindset in an entirely different discipline.  The concept of human-centered design, and how it differs from conventional problem-solving strategies.  How Ryan's mantra of “look good, feel good” has led to the exploration of other design pursuits.  Plus more.You can reach Ryan at rwarren@q-dsm.com or at linkedin.com/in/rdwarren/

Fredcast Podcast Episode 20. In this episode i sit down with QSTN of Mellow Orange, and we just talk about equipment and other things. you can submit questions to the podcast here: https://forms.gle/TjSVyYHJQqLvu5EfA this podcast is now available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. YouTube: youtube.com/freddiejoachim Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0Ggkf… Soundcloud: @freddiejoachim Bandcamp: freddiejoachi.bandcamp.com Instagram: (at)freddiejoachim

Tracklisting
01. Golden Temple (Feat. Mar) 02. Vikter Duplaix - In The Middle Of You (Freddie Joachim Remix) 03. Choklate - Love It (Freddie Joachim Remix) 04. Alicia Keys - Feeling U, Feeling Me (Freddie Joachim Remix) 05. Hours 06. To Remind Us (Feat. Miles Bonny) 07. Monk Higgins - One Man Band (Plays All Alone) 08. Freddie Joachim - Waves 09. Joey Bada$$ - Waves 10. J. Cole - False Prophets (Be Like This) 11. The Fallen Idol 12. K, Le Maestro x Freddie Joachim - Sugar 13. Magic In Threes - Beatin' Tha Breaks (Freddie Joachim Remix) 14. Braille - Cooling Out (Instrumental) 15. The Paranorml - Keep It Moving (Instrumental) 16. The Upstarts - Grand Design (Feat. Grap Luva & Kev Brown) 17. Priceless 18. The Generations 19. Toro y Moi - Day One (Freddie Joachim Remix) 20. Ride 21. Sexual Chocolate 22. Make Love Interlude 23. Jill Scott - Golden (Freddie Joachim Remix) 24. Run (Interlude for Dilla) 25. We Wrote A Song About It 26. Breeze 27. Kool In The Summer 28. Mist 29. And You Don't Stop 30. Question & Freddie Joachim - My Breakdown Lady 31. Freddie Joachim - Circles 32. One More Night 33. Summertime 34. Mos Def - Travellin' Man (Freddie Joachim Remix) 35. Muneshine - Venus & Mars (Freddie Joachim Remix) 36. Arruga De Agua (Remix) 37. Question & Freddie Joachim - A Maze 38. Someone 39. Slum Village - Get Dis Money (Freddie Joachim Remix 2) 40. Natalie Oliveri - Treasure (Freddie Joachim Remix) 41. Patrice Rushen - Remind 42. She Reminds Me 43. Rain Fall 44. Floetry - SupaStar feat. Common (Freddie Joachim Remix) 45. Submotion Orchestra - All Yours (Freddie Joachim Remix) deux 46. Call Out My Name 47. Whispers 48. If It's Okay 49. Keep Lovin' (Feat. Carlitta Durand) 50. Slakah The Beatchild - Bare Naked (Freddie Joachim Remix) 51. D'Angelo - Left & Right (Freddie Joachim Remix) 52. Doppelganger (Feat. Qstn) 53. Childhood Memories 54. Meditation 55. Common - The Light feat. Erykah (Freddie Joachim Remix) 56. Autumn Rain 57. Doinit ('Til the End) 58. Q-Tip - For The Nasty feat. Busta Rhymes (Freddie Joachim Remix) 59. Evil Needle - Vibin' (Feat. Freddie Joachim) 60. Awake 61. Sand 62. Soul Airlines - Poussière 63. Can't Say 64. Sauced 65. When You Look At The Moon 66. Summer Breeze 67. Sweep Away My Sorrow

My destination matches the stately brick mansions on this stretch of Woodlawn Avenue. Tan brick archways, adorned with Christmas lights and wreaths, form open hallways on either side of the hall.The walls rise to meet a series of large wooden beams, which run from left to right, and form the base of the hall's A-frame ceiling. A traditional Christmas carol plays from the large organ pipes which hang over the front stage.Inside, a handful of people are scattered across the padded dark wood benches of the main hall. A man greets me, and two older people in light blue robes smile gently at me, and wish me Happy New Year. A few minutes later, a young woman in a dark robe introduced herself and welcomed me into this space.The event moves peacefully through a series of organ-backed hymns, poems read by the main speaker, and written meditations which were read aloud in unison by everyone in the hall. The eight-person, blue-robed choir provided musical interludes between the readings from the side of the front stage.This is the perfect way to end this year-long journey that began 364 days earlier just a few blocks south of this hall. There was no pomp and circumstance. No excessive celebration. It was neither sad and solemn or angry and bitter.It was calm. It was grounded. It was rooted in messages of love and peace, with tangible calls to action for all assembled. Reminders of what we can do, what we can control, and what we release to that which is greater than us.The main speaker came to the front stage and delivered a short talk. She drew inspiration for her words this morning from a verse in the Bible which states:“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”The journey concludes in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the south side, at the corner of 56th Street and Woodlawn.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

47th Street has to be the most industrial side street in this city. To drive down this street is to pass through a living monument to the part of the city that manufactured and shipped food, equipment, and materials for the entire country.My destination matches the architectural mood of the confident buildings on this boulevard. The front entrance has the look of an athletic fieldhouse. Its large stone base supports the swooping arched roof which frames the frosted glass windows of the structure's front entrance.An elderly lady in stiletto heels accidentally drops a bracelet. We exchange good morning greetings as I pick it up and hand it to her. Inside the lobby, two ushers are discussing whether a chair should be placed in front of the auditorium door entrance. I pass them and walk inside the auditorium. The building's arched roof is even more impressive on the inside.Small groups of people are scattered around the padded seats of this hall, waiting for the event to begin. Most of the people assembled so far are older, many of the women are wearing colorful Sunday hats, many of the men are in suits. An elderly gentleman in a two-piece suit greets me with an extended hand:“Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings, brother. Glad to see you. Happy New Year!”The journey continues in the Bronzeville neighborhood on the south side, at the corner of 49th Street and King Drive.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

This morning, as I drive by the sleek glass windows of international schools, boutique clothing stores, upscale movie theaters, bike lanes, and restaurants I can't help but flashback to a time when these blocks were anything but sunny, open, brightly-colored, and inviting.I thought about the people and families who lived near this stretch of Halsted Street just one generation ago. I wondered if they could have ever known now valuable their neighborhood would become...once they left.I cross North Avenue into the theater district, passed the Royal George and Steppenwolf. My destination - a large city high school - sit quietly, with a handful of cars parked in its parking lot.Four stone Greek columns frame the facade of the building's front entrance. Colorful banners touting the school's academic programs hand on the outside of the two-story brick structure.Inside, I pass by a dormant metal detector and I am greeted by a friendly lady who directs me down the hallway towards the auditorium. Tall gray lockers are offset by flags of countries around the world that are hanging close to the ceiling.There were only a few people in this section of the auditorium at this point, a few sound and video guys were working on the projection screen. A young man greets me, and introduces himself. I wound up having extended conversations with multiple people during my visit.The journey continues in the Lincoln Park neighborhood on the north side, at the corner of Armitage Avenue and Orchard.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

Sat 3/3/18 Yotaro x Tenacity Show 199 Special guest, Beat-smith and Lofi Hip-Hop specialist, Yotaro (Nara, Japan) dropped an ill beat set for us. Plus Michigan rapper, Tenacity came through to promote his new album "Discussions". ​ Featuring new music from: Qstn, Sup Nasa, Aso, Defari, Alfa Mist, Potatohead People, Black Milk + More ​Playlist: 1st Segment - Mza 01 Up High Collective-Solitude 02 Philip Grass-Gone 03 Chief-Last Road 04 Defari-Church Piano 05 Ash Walker-Bagger (Ft. Yazz Ahmed) 06 Koichi Matsukaze Trio-Earth Mother 07 Toshio Matsuura Group-I Am The Black Gold of The Sun 08 Big Wave Couch Surfer-Soul Girl 09 Aso x Todd Pritchard-Ideas 10 Sorceress-Brother Dragonfly 11 fzpz-We Move 12 shiy-Smoked Out 13 Bhonstro-Time and Time Again 14 Alfa Mist-Vanished 15 Potatohead People-Quest For Love 16 Black Milk-DiVe 17 Love and Balance-The Mission 18 QSTN-All Mine 19 Sup Nasa-Preach To My Soul 20 L'indecis-Soulful 21 Jack Torrance -No Such Thing 22 Natty Reeves-Short Straw 23 Pumpkin & Vin's da Cuero-Persona Non Gratis 2nd Segment - Yotaro Live Beat Set + Interview @nusro_looops 3rd Segment - Tenacity Interview @tenacity Soul Circle Radio Live Worldwide Hosted by: DJ Mza & Crew www.soulcircleradio.com Every Sat 12-2p PST This show is FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY. We do not own or claim to own the rights to these tracks. "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

There was very light traffic as I passed McCormick Place onto South Lake Shore Drive. On the right side of the road, I noticed a newly-erected, simple square stone sculpture with the words "You Are Beautiful" engraved large enough for all passersby to read, even at 45-50 miles per hour.As the lake gleamed in the sunlight to my left, I passed the Museum of Science and Industry, the Jackson Park marina, and the 63rd Street beach house. I continued on, down the stately brick three-story townhouses along Jeffrey Boulevard.As I arrived at 79th Street, the streets were quiet, the shops were closed, many stores were boarded up, and many buildings looked like it had been a while since a store operated there.A short walk from the lakefront, the polygon-shaped brick structure which was my destination emerged on my left. A handful of people were scattered around this deceptively spacious auditorium when I walked in. On stage, six singers were running through their final rehearsals and sound checks.Midway through the event, the singers began a rendition of a song called “Total Praise” by Richard Smallwood. It is a song I have known for over 20 years, and it has been therapeutic for me at pivotal moments throughout my adult life.So it was fitting that on this Sunday morning, one day after I attended a memorial service for a close friend, concluding a week of grieving and reflection, that I found myself tearing up as the singers sang the song's chorus:As the choir ran through the series of melodic Amens in the song's bridge, I did not have it in me to lift my hands. I allowed tears to flow, and as the sun moved directly into the window over my head, I allowed myself to feel, and to heal. A few minutes later, an upbeat jazz saxophone solo completed my move from sadness to joy, in remembrance of my friend.The journey continues in the Chatham neighborhood on the south side, at the corner of 79th Street and Coles.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

Happy Thursday everyone! I apologize for the late show this week. I recorded it yesterday but my computer was giving me a few issues so I had to re-record it today! Beyond the computer issues though the show has some heat on it! New Masego, QSTN and an incredible eating vibe to close out from Smooth Operator 3000! Hope you guys enjoy the show!

A lot is happening on the streets surrounding my destination. A beautiful mural brightens up the exterior wall of a small warehouse as two men tend to a community garden. Next to the street, trolley train tracks end abruptly at the building I am about to enter.A train car has been permanently parked in the parking lot. It looks like it could be a small breakfast-and-coffee spot, but I can't tell. There's an electric generator line running into it, so something cool is happening in there.My destination is unique building, on a unique intersection, in a unique section of the city. It is a large four-story polygon structure, formed by a diagonal street, which makes the building appear larger. Its brick exterior is suddenly interrupted on one side by another building covered in black-and-white sketch illustrations.I walk into the single door entrance, into a dimly lit loft like space. Murals and artistic illustrations line the exposed brick walls of the main staircase. A few neon signs shine patiently from the interior windows of a closed craft brewery bar.For the first time in my journey, I almost got lost trying to get to the auditorium. However, there were people positioned at each landing of the main staircase to greet and guide visitors to the auditorium entrance. “We're huggers here.”The young lady standing at the entrance of the auditorium told me as I approached. True to her word, I was greeted with a friendly hug and cheerful welcome. In fact, I was greeted by at least a dozen people as I waited in my seat for the event to begin.I was reminded that making strangers feel welcome in an unfamiliar space is both an art and a science. It requires strategic forethought and planning, yet can only be executed by humans who chose to engage others in a life-affirming and respectful manner. When a group of people do it well, the effect is powerful. I was glad I found my way here this morning.The journey continues in the Pilsen neighborhood on the near southwest side, at the corner of Cermak Road and Canalport.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

I drive down Garfield Blvd. into a part of the city which has come to acquire a reputation for being dark and dangerous. On this morning the streets are peaceful, and bright with sunlight. A viaduct stands over the street a few blocks in the distance, underneath a few CTA ‘L' trains parked on the tracks above.This is a space that looks like it holds many stories and many histories.A short flight of stairs opens into the auditorium. The red carpet on the center aisle divides the two sections of padded dark wood benches and hardwood floors.Sets of frosted stained glass windows - shaped like a baseball home plate - line the walls. Dark wood chairs, podiums, and tables form the front stage. A glance at the front of the brochure I received when I entered stated: Founded 1887 - Present Edifice Erected - 1923I thought about the people who constructed this building, and who formed the first community that assembled in this space on a regular basis. This city was a very different place 94 years ago. I wondered what they hoped for this space, and for the streets that surround it.As the event began, a 10-person choir in white robes started to sing. They were mainly elderly folks, and although there were less than 20 people in the audience this morning, the choir members sang with enthusiasm, dedication, and joy.About halfway through the event, time was set aside for audience members to pray. And then, nearly all of the now 40 people in the audience stood up and proceeded to the front stage; where they knelt side by side and began to pray silently, individually.This was one of the most powerful demonstrations of solidarity and support I've seen all year. Each person, talking to God about their own concerns and challenges, pains and pressures...but doing so while kneeling alongside someone else who has come to talk to God about their own stuff.The journey continues in the Englewood neighborhood on the south side, at the corner of 62nd Street and Throop.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

Although different industries run the city now, and different groups of people live in this neighborhood; as I approach my destination – which is across the street from a concrete mixing facility and the Chicago Tribune newspaper printing warehouse – I am reminded that old Chicago is still here…at least for now.The first sign that I was in for a quality experience appeared in the middle of Chicago Avenue, in the crosswalk that led to my destination. There were two millennial-aged people serving as crossing guards, equipped with hand-held stop signs and pausing the traffic for the streams of people walking towards a building set back from the street.I was warmly greeted by two more young people as I walked through the front door. The best way to describe my immediate impression is that it felt like I walked into a really dope underground silent party, film screening, or art show. This is a young and diverse crowd. The tables in the middle of the lobby remind me of the first week of college, where the campus is full of organizations promoting their work.It is 9:30am on a cool November weekend morning, and there are 350-400 people packed into this intimate theater-like venue, and they are mostly younger. College students, 20 and 30-somethings…and they are very much present, engaged, and enthusiastic. This was an inclusive atmosphere with the cool aesthetic of an exclusive setting.As the event began, the 12-person band on the stage began to perform a song with the chorus, “You Got Me.” As they sang, stage lights beamed concert like rays of light across the audience, and seven high-definition projection screens displayed the song lyrics overlaid on video clips of nature scenes and abstract light animations.I looked around and thought about the capital and resources that must have gone into this space. It was so clearly and intentionally created for the audience assembled here. Faith communities are often portrayed in popular media as people operating in physical spaces created by earlier generations. Yet this space was clearly designed by and for this current generation.The journey continues in River West, at the corner of Chicago Avenue and Green.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

This must be one of the most diverse blocks in the city. To my left, a renovated three-story brick apartment building housing a hair salon in its storefront. Next to it, a vacant lot is fenced off. Across the street, a small mom-and-pop Mexican restaurant sits next to a car repair shop, which sits next to a Walgreens.My destination was on the other side of a vacant lot next to a hair salon. It is a nondescript two-story brick office building and blends in perfectly with the surroundings.I'm running a few minutes late, so the sound of music was already coming from the auditorium as I walked through the fiberglass doors and up the stairwell to the second floor. Later on, a speaker came to the podium on the front stage and gave a presentation about the good work this organization was doing in the surrounding neighborhoods through their food pantry.The speaker noted that this partnership - between members of two different immigrant groups residing in Albany Park - was doing such a good job of providing “food for all” that the neighborhood's alderman highlighted the work of the food pantry in the ward's monthly newsletter.As I joined the audience in applause, I felt a deep sense of pride. It wasn't a sense of pride that came from accomplishment. I did not do any work related to this food pantry. I did not donate money or goods to this effort. I did not even know the pantry existed until five minutes ago. My sense of pride did not come from a shared experience with the audience members assembled in this space. I did not know anyone here. I had not participated in the life of this community. I don't even live on this side of town.And yet, the strong sense of pride that welled up within me came from a sense that these were my people, a sense shared by many Americans when they are surrounded by a critical mass of people whose ethnic ancestry traces back to the same country or region as their own.The journey continues in the Albany Park neighborhood on the north side, at the corner of Kedzie Avenue and Montrose.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

The rain begins to fall as I make my way north through the middle of the west side. Traveling through this section of the city can only be described as passing by block after block of what used to be. As I turn on Madison Street, I passed a boarded-up, trash-filled, abandoned building; where campaign posters for a local politician hang ironically from a chain link fence.Even this majestic building which is my destination used to be something else: a center of life for a community of Irish Catholic Chicagoans who have who have long since migrated away from the surrounding neighborhood of West Garfield Park.Your first impulse when entering this hall is to look up towards the ceiling, and along the walls. Two sets of large stained glass windows depicting what I assume are scenes from the Bible rest in the walls closest to me. In the middle of the hall, a pair of beautiful circular stained glass windows face each other from opposite sides of the hall.This is such a traditionally religious space, built from a very different culture, by people who sing very different songs...and yet, the people here this morning are moving freely and comfortably in this space. They seem to be at home here. Later on, five minutes were set aside for audience members to greet each other. A man in a suit greeted me, introduced himself, and invited me to an upcoming Saturday brunch where the men of the community gather.As I was about the return to my seat, I noticed that no one was in the rows of benches around me. In fact, no one was in any of the benches. The audience members had made their way to one of the three main aisles in the hall and began to stand side-by-side, holding the hands of the people next to them.Once everyone was standing, a young woman went to the front stage and began to pray for the entire crowd. She said a lot, but one line in her prayer stayed with me:“Even through all this, thank you.”The journey continues in the Garfield Park neighborhood on the west side, at the corner of Washington Blvd. and Kildare.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

Crossing the Dan Ryan Expressway on 79th Street, I entered a section of the south side with wide side streets, brick bungalows and two-story homes with larger-than-average front lawns. When I arrived at my destination, two well-dressed older gentlemen were standing by the building entrance, next to another elderly man who was in a wheelchair. The front lobby is warm and inviting. I walked through the wood double doors into the auditorium, which feels like someone connected three country cabins. About halfway to the front, in a middle of one of the rows of padded benches, a lady was standing and praying in front of a small group of people. I took a seat and looked around. Most people in the audience were older, and it was obvious that they know each other and are comfortable with each other.I was greeted and welcomed by three people as others entered and took their seats. A bright blue neon light lit up a stained-glass cross at the top of the wall behind the front stage. Along the sides of the auditorium, brushed and frosted glass windows filtered the incoming sunlight through an array of blues, greens, and tans.Four singers joined an eight-person band and led the audience in song as the event began. A few minutes later, in what was a first during this journey, a speaker came to the podium on the front stage and asked all the visitors to stand.So I stood, along with a handful of people scattered throughout the auditorium. The speaker welcomed us and thanked us for coming. She even offered to pray with us afterward. It is a unique experience to be welcomed so personally.The journey continues in the Chatham neighborhood on the south side, at the corner of 79th and Wabash.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

A podcast about Chicago would be incomplete without a ride on Lake Shore Drive, the beautiful highway that traces the lakefront, taking you from the city's northernmost neighborhoods to those at its southern edge.Lake Shore Drive is best experienced when there is lighter traffic, either at night with the city lights on one side and the dark abyss of the lake on the other, or in the morning, where the full life of the lake is on display. The joggers and cyclists along the lakefront, the 40-mile per hour, easy riding place of the traffic, the miles of parks and trees which run along the drive , and the breath-taking architecture of the city unfold as you go from the south to the north side.I have taken the drive today all the way to the northern end of Lake Shore Drive, which deposits travelers in the neighborhood of Edgewater, just blocks from the lake. I drive through quiet, tree-lined blocks of pretty good sized two-story homes, spacious two and three story homes, and brick apartment buildings. It's the kind of setting that encourages you to go for a walk or a jog around the block.I almost missed my destination, it blended in so well with the surrounding buildings. There were two entrances - one set of double doors on the side of the building, and at the top of a flight of stairs, a young woman held the door open at the front entrance. She greeted and welcomed me as I walked inside. The small auditorium was a cozy, intimate space, like the kind of place where you might come to watch a small, independent theater play. Young millennials and college students were deep in energetic conversation, clustered in pairs and small groups as I took my seat. They look comfortable, with each other, and in this space this place feels like the common room of a private college dorm. I feel comfortable.The journey continues on the north side, at the corner of Hollywood Avenue and Glenwood.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

I see two men standing and talking by the side of the off ramp as I exit off the expressway onto Central Avenue, They are not holding any signs. They are not even facing the cars stopped at the red light. Yet, it looks like if they had a cool indoor place to go, they would rather be there.Across the street, in the median, another man paces slowly amidst the foam cups, plastic bags, and other litter scattered around the on-ramp to the expressway. I glance to my right, and see a whole pile of garbage dumped along the side of this exit.I made my way down Central through the Austin neighborhood on the city's west side. I arrived on a beautiful stretch of Jackson Boulevard populated by well-maintained lawns, brick two-flats with a late 1950s architectural design, and one-story bungalows.What I did not know as I walked up the short set of concrete stairs towards the front entrance of my destination, was that just six weeks earlier two men had been murdered by gunfire on these very same steps, at nearly the same time of day as I was ascending them on this morning. I learned about this tragedy after my visit - and to be honest - I probably would not have come to this location if I would have known about this incident beforehand.What does that say about me?What does that say about God? I don't know. What I do know, is that this building was still open on the morning I visited. People were still assembling in this space. And they were well aware of what had taken place here six weeks ago. I don't feel qualified to describe what that says about their connection to God. I do feel humbled and grateful to be able to - in some way - bear witness to this community of people.The journey continues in the Austin neighborhood on the west side, at the corner of Jackson Blvd. and Laramie.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

The west loop is marked by quiet and clean streets, new and renovated 3-5 story condominiums, lofts and offices - most of them converted from the warehouses and fresh food markets that once dominated this part of the city. People walking with their kids, or with their dogs. The scene looks like the architectural renderings you see for new real estate developments.Colorful vertical banners mark the parking lots and guide the way to the building's front entrance. Two steps into the lobby, and the scene looked like the opening of an independent film screening, art exhibition, or album listening party.There was a bustling coffee stand where young professionals and college students were gathered and talking in small groups. Nearby, more people were congregated and socializing, waiting for the auditorium doors to be opened. What was clear in my first few minutes in this building, was that this space had been carefully and meticulously designed for this crowd. And the people assembled in here this morning looked like they knew they were in a space that had been designed particularly for who they were, what they liked, and how they lived.As the seven-person band led the audience in song and the house lights were dimmed, gentle clouds began to stream from a fog machine behind the front stage. Overhead, track lightning and stage lightning complete the concert-like atmosphere. The journey continues on Racine Avenue and Adams.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

I exit Lake Shore Drive and pass by the gleaming new Marriott hotel, the stately Hyatt hotel, and the massive McCormick Place convention center. I pull up to a quiet, semi-industrial stretch of Wabash Avenue. An ‘L' train passes by on the elevated tracks a block away.At this intersection, there's a brick warehouse with brick-filled windows. Alternate colored bricks along the window bays mark where the original windows once were.The parking lot next to the brick warehouse is cordoned off by a chain link fence, which has the words Pray for Peace affixed to it. Small construction equipment and vehicles are parked in the parking lot across the street.Standing proudly at this same intersection is my destination, a stone, cathedral-like structure. It seems to serve as a marker to a time way before this part of the city looked like it does today. Three bell towers form the street-facing corners of the building. A large set of vertical stained glass windows rest in the middle of the building's exterior facade.Two older men are talking casually outside of the entrance as I approach. I passed them, entered, and waited near an usher; watching as a group of 11 people stood in a circle, holding hands and praying. Once they finished, the usher greeted me and handed me a visitor's welcome packet - a standard-sized white envelope containing a brochure, a pen, and some information about upcoming events.The meeting hall reminds me of a school library. Four sections of padded chairs were separated by three rows of the building's support columns. These white columns rose to meet the newly varnished wooden beams which formed squares across the white ceiling.Along the right wall, wood beams and panels frame the doors and windows of small offices. To the left, an American flag rests on a stand in the corner. Behind the front stage, a small banner announces that this organization was celebrating its 170th year anniversary. From 1847 to 2017.Think about that. This organization was founded just 10 years after Chicago was formerly incorporated as a city. People have been assembling as members of this institution since before the Civil War, the bicycle, the radio, and airplanes. I wondered if our generation will be able to start any organization that will still exist in the year 2177.The journey continues in the South Loop, at the corner of Wabash Avenue and 24th St.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

Quiet side streets of neatly-kept bungalows and two-story brick flats surround this stretch of Cicero Avenue; one of Chicago's busiest, most industrial , and – on this morning – pothole ridden thoroughfares.The front entrance of my destination was bustling with activity as I approached on this warm summer morning. Two mini-buses were parked by the curbside, having recently dropped off people for the event.The four sets of fiberglass doors remind me of the entrance to a movie theater. A short set of steps leads me into a modern and lively foyer. As I look around, it seems like my initial hunch was right, this building must have been an old-school movie theater in its previous life.I see two theater-like entrances, with signs Ages 1-4 and Ages K-5 above their respective doorways. To my right, a series of iPads rest on stands for people to register for upcoming events and/or make donations. An alternative rock inspirational song is playing over the speakers in the main auditorium, which is a grand hall.Midway through the event, a speaker welcomes the audience, and shares a little bit about the history of this gathering. She concluded her remarks by saying, “We pray, and God moves. That is our history.”The journey continues in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood on the northwest side, at the corner of Cicero Avenue and Belmont.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

The streets are quiet as I turn onto a one-way residential stretch of Washington Blvd. My destination sits at the corner, facing a mix of old and new three-story brick townhomes and greystones along Washington Boulevard and a vacant lot along Albany Avenue. I get out of my car and walk to the curb. A single, empty glass bottle lays on the grass.Cars are parked in the grass-and-rock lot next to my destination. A group of senior citizens enter the building through a side door next to the large stone stairs at the front entrance. As I stood at the base of the stairs, I glanced to my right to see a pole tied to the trunk of a tree, holding a small fiberglass basketball backboard and rim.I enter through the glass double doors into the inviting and well-appointed auditorium. Oak benches with blue padded cushions give the main floor the feel of a library. Light colored brick walls frame tall frosted windows, which filter the incoming sunlight. An eight-person, all-male band led the audience in song as the event began. I think this might be the first time I've seen an all-male band on my journey. There were only 100 or so people assembled here this morning, but they seemed comfortable being in this space, and being with each other.After the singing, a few minutes were dedicated to recognizing audience members who were celebrating birthdays. The entire audience sang Happy Birthday to the handful of people scattered throughout who stood and soaked in the love.The journey continues in the Garfield Park neighborhood on the west side, at the corner of Washington Blvd. and Albany.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

Only a few sections of Chicago's borders transition as seamlessly between the city and one of its neighboring suburbs. If you cross North Avenue on any of the side streets in this neighborhood, you would not notice any difference between the well-maintained lawns, tree-lined streets, and brick single family homes of the city's Galewood neighborhood and those of its border suburb, Oak Park. Even my destination, with its small stone chapel design, blends in nicely with the neighborhood; facing North Avenue from the Chicago side. I walked through the open wooden double doors at the front entrance. A small group of people were chatting and catching up in the small lobby as I walked by. An older man greeted me and introduced himself.The inside of the main hall matched its countryside chapel exterior. Small yellow and blue stained glass windows filtered the sunlight shining in. In the back corner, colorful coffee mugs decorated the walls of a coffee stand. The two sections of padded chairs in the hall were flanked on the left side by the tables where people could sit with their coffee or tea, and where young children could sit to draw and color.Wood panels built in an A-frame structure formed the roof of this small and inviting space. A brick archway formed the backdrop for the front area where a few microphones, a drum set, and a piano seemed to be more than enough for the five-person band who led the audience in song.I looked around as the audience members joined in the singing. Although there were only a few dozen people assembled here, there was a mix of individuals who appeared to reflect the many walks of life represented in the areas surrounding this building.The journey continues on the west side, at the corner of North Avenue and Rutherford.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

It is a hot and humid mid-July morning as I walk east through the neighborhood of Lincoln Park. The main streets are home to clothing boutiques and specialty pastry shops. The quiet, tree-lined side streets are populated with brick townhomes.The neighborhood ends at the entrance of Lincoln Park, the 1,200-acre expanse along the northern section of the city's 26 miles of lakefront parkland. At this intersection, the city skyline appears like a picturesque mountain range behind the massive brick structure which is my destination. Several sets of dark wood double doors with carved mouldings line the street-level entrance. Inside, I can hear the hum of voices as I walk through the chandelier-lit side corridor which wraps around the main auditorium. The corridor's stately brick arches open into a cavernous hall.On the main level of this large hall, there are four sections of pull-down wooden seats that remind you of a school auditorium. Overhead, the tiled stone ceiling reminds you of an old European cathedral.A copper-plated railing marks the balcony that wraps around the oval-shaped auditorium. The balcony seats rise towards the sets of stained glass windows that have filtered the incoming sunlight into an array of yellow, blue, and green.As the event began, a seven-person band led the audience in song. Behind them, tall and shiny brass organ pipes rose up along the auditorium's wall and were framed on both sides by large projection screens displaying the songs' lyrics.The journey continues in the Old Town neighborhood on the near north side, at the corner of Clark Street and LaSalle.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

Fredcast Episode 1.3 Me and QSTN in the car talking and driving to Rally's Burger at 10am. freddiejoachim.com melloworange.com youtube.com/freddiejoachim analoguestudies.com

One mile away from Oakwood Beach and the shores of Lake Michigan, in the heart of the historic south side neighborhood of Bronzeville, sits a quiet set of streets directly four and a half miles south of the city's Magnificient Mile.On this hot summer morning, I walk through a series of peaceful blocks populated by a scattered collection of stately greystones, older brick two-flats, and newly constructed townhomes. I walk past a beautiful, modern building that is home to a community service organization providing resources and assistance to youth who find themselves homeless.A few minutes after I arrive in the sunlit lobby of my destination, I discover that the event times have changed. I am one hour early. So I decided to walk the long way back to my car and planned to go get some coffee and wait.To my pleasant surprise, there was a soul food restaurant open for a brunch just a block away. I took this unexpected detour and enjoyed a nice chicken and waffles breakfast, and made my way back to the event one hour later.◊Inside the main level of the large auditorium, stage lights hanging from the wood-paneled ceiling light up the rows of padded benches. Long vertical wooden slants form the wall behind the stage like a music recording studio. A TV camera hangs from the end of a large crane-like mechanical arm that extends from the bottom of the right corner of the front stage. On stage, a team of eight singers leads the audience in song, accompanied by a full band and a 30-member choir decked out in white and brown robes.The journey continues in the Bronzeville neighborhood on the south side, at the corner of 38th Street and Indiana. Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

It's a warm and sunny summer morning as I board the train headed into the city. The canyoned streets of the Loop are quiet as I walk by the closed office towers, banks, coffee shops, and upscale clothing boutiques.I pass by the occasional family or small group of tourists, who are taking photos of the surrounding architecture and making their way to visit the skydeck at the Willis (Sears) Tower.The pace picks up as I exit the'L' into the River North section of downtown, which is comprised of the blocks that lie behind the city's famous Magnificent Mile stretch of Michigan Avenue. People are sitting outside of coffee shops, and packing luggage into the back of SUV taxis parked in hotel driveways.The exterior of my destination looks like a library on an Ivy League campus, or the entrance to a large museum. A quick bit of online research revealed that this building was constructed nearly 100 years ago by a professional organization for surgeons, and was designed in the French renaissance style. Which makes sense. This is exactly the kind of structure one would imagine a group of doctors building one block west of the Mag Mile.As I took my seat on the main level of the hall, I looked around at the young professionals, college students, and parents of young children assembled. The people here seemed not only to know each other, but to be at the same stage of life.A nine-person band led the audience in a series of songs, then a few families came to the front stage with their young children to engage in a short ceremony where they publicly declared their commitment to raising their children with Godly values.Our year-long journey through Chicago's neighborhoods in search of God continues in River North, at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Erie.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

Driving down 55th street from the west, I pass through blocks that alternate between the urban bustle of small business districts, and the residential quiet of stretches of single-story brick bungalows.This scene eventually gives way to Garfield Blvd. - one of Chicago's Grand Boulevards - with its grassy, tree-lined median and blocks of brick two-flats and greystones.If this stretch of road was 5500 North instead of 5500 South, it would be a tourist destination. Rents and home values would be through the roof. In fact, this is the case in Hyde Park, the neighborhood surrounding The University of Chicago, where Garfield Blvd. terminates. But further back west, by Ashland Avenue, Garfield Blvd. simply serves as the northern border of Englewood.As I walk up to the brick structure, an elderly woman was taping a flyer for an upcoming community event on the front door. I said good morning and she asked me how I was doing. I said I was well, and I returned the question.“Blessed, as long as we keep fighting evil with good,” she responded.Inside, a handful of people were scattered around the main hall. A few elderly people, a few children. Behind my seat, two teenage boys are setting up the sound board as a gospel song begins to play over the hall's speakers.As the setup continued, a lady walked up to me and shook my hand:“Are you our visitor for the day?”“Yes ma'am”“Good.”The journey continues in the Englewood neighborhood on the south side, at the corner of Garfield Blvd. and Paulina.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

This section of the city borders neighborhoods with histories and legacies that reflect the parallel universes which exist in this city.To the west are the Dearborn Homes housing projects. To the north are the restaurants, condos, and offices of the rapidly expanding South Loop. To the south, the historic cultural mecca of Black Chicago life - Bronzeville. To the east are the hotels and convention centers of McCormick Place.This space blends in perfectly with the newly constructed condominiums and office spaces. A sandwich board sign has been placed at the corner of the sidewalk intersection to direct people towards the entrance.I could faintly hear the voices of a group practicing a song in a room nearby. There were only a handful of people when I arrived, but everyone seemed to know each other. A few minutes later, three women joined the band on stage and began to lead the audience in song. Although there were only around 30 people in the audience, the three singers sang with with a level of passion and energy that was inspiring. You would've thought the audience was 10 or 20 times as big. I was moved by their dedication to excellence in their gift, irrespective of the size of the space or the crowd.The journey continues in the South Loop, at the corner of 23rd St. and Michigan Avenue.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

Taking the Independence Blvd. exit off the Eisenhower Expressway leads me me south down a well-paved, tree-lined stretch of road that connects two of the largest parks on the city's west side - Douglas Park and Garfield Park.One right turn changes the scenery to the alternating vacant lots and strip malls along this stretch of Roosevelt Road. I pull up to the large structure which occupies an entire city block. The far side of this building is bordered by a mix of new and old two and three story brick flats on a quiet side street. Across the street, an industrial-sized lot lies vacant. My destination is easily the nicest building in this area.A group of three older women in long dresses joked with each other at the front door. The lobby had the feel of a banquet hall, and lead directly to the auditorium.As I found a seat on one of the padded benches a few rows from the back, and looked around, it was clear that the designers of this placed had been inspired by the phrase God's House.From the vaulted ceilings of the A-frame structure, to the beautifully crafted stained glass windows where the people in the depicted scenes had a soft brown color used for their skin. On the wall high above the front stage, and the 25-person black-and-white robed choir, rested the words: Serving God through Serving Humanity.The journey continues in the Lawndale neighborhood on the west side, at the corner of Roosevelt Rd and Tripp.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

The streets were quiet when I arrived on the south side on this sunny, Spring morning: A few not-yet-opened soul food restaurants, a few gas stations, a few posters for a upcoming rap concert hanging from a few traffic light poles.As I walked up the block towards this massive cathedral, the sound of bells rang out over the neighborhood from the tower high above the street. This building reminded me of villages in western Europe where the cathedral was the largest structure in the village, and was constructed at such an impressive scale to both inspire awe and reverence for how big God is, and to remind humans how small we are in comparison.A large stone staircase at the side entrance lead me into the main hall - an open space with tall, vaulted arches that held up the ceiling about 75-100 feet above my head. Dimly-lit chandeliers hung from the arches. Sunlight shining through the stained glass windows balanced the dark wooden paneling along the base of the walls.A rectangular table on the center stage is covered in Kente cloth, with three lit candles resting on top. Behind the stage hung a large painting of a Black man with a short afro, extended arms, and opened hands.The journey continues in the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood on the south side, at the corner of 78th Place and Racine.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

Nestled between several car repair shops, two-story brick flats, and some industrial-looking buildings; this is a low-key and relatively quiet set of blocks in the middle of the west side. So as I approached my destination and walked up the ramp that led to the front door, I wasn't expecting what I saw next.I stood inside the open and sun-lit lobby and looked to my left. There was a small internet cafe with three computer monitors on a skinny table against the far wall, a few small tables, and a coffee barista booth. To my right, through the opened double doors, was a freshly-painted basketball half-court with a fiberglass backboard rim.I continued forward into the auditorium as a gospel song played through the speakers. A skylight in the center of the auditorium and allowed sunlight to pour in, and softened the concrete floor.Later on, the speaker asked the audience if anyone had any noteworthy events that the group could pray about or celebrate. And for the next five minutes, the speaker listened to announcements of birthdays, upcoming overseas vacations, family gatherings, and the deaths of close family members.The speaker seemed to know many of the audience members - young and old - by name. I haven't seen anything quite like it on my journey so far.The journey continues in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the west side, at the corner of Grand Avenue and Hamlin.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

I first noticed this building while by on the Dan Ryan Expressway a month earlier. Surrounded by the White Sox baseball stadium, a high school, housing projects, and an eight-lane super highway; it feels like this building is a monument to a south side that existed decades ago.So when I walked into the building, having arrived early for the event, and took a seat in one of the padded benches toward the back of the auditorium; I was not surprised to see the crowd seated around me made up of mostly senior citizens who were concluding their early morning Bible study session.They ended their session by singing a hymn a capella. They all seemed to know the hymn's lyrics, and they sang those lyrics with the kind of soul that only comes from having lived for many decades.As the seniors gathered their things and began their procession out of the auditorium, I felt like I was watching some sort of Benjamin Button-like time lapse video.Leaving the auditorium were the steady, slow steps of the elders in two-piece suits and long dresses. Entering the auditorium were the confident and steady strides of the millennials, rocking manicured beards, shredded jeans, and pencil skirts.The journey continues in the Wentworth Gardens neighborhood on the south side, at the corner of 37th Street and Wentworth.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

On this morning in Logan Square, the main boulevard is busy with joggers, parents pushing strollers, and double-parked cars in front of two large Catholic churches.An upbeat gospel song plays softly over the loudspeakers as people enter the auditorium in groups of 2-4. Everyone seems like they have known each other for a while. They are comfortable with each other, and are in the middle of extended conversations as the event begins.A six-person band led the audience in a song with the chorus, “A mighty fortress is our God” as the main speaker came to the front stage and offered this commentary to the audience.“Back then, 400 years ago, when the [song's] author wrote these lyrics, a town or village without a mighty fortress was in big trouble. And today, without a strong fortress, you and I are in big trouble.”The band then led the audience in another song, and about 10 people formed a line along the base of the stage and invited audience members to come forward if they wanted someone to pray with them.As some people in the audience walked up to the front stage, one or two members of this 10-person team prayed with them. Some of these prayer sessions lasted for several minutes, yet the members of the 10-person team seemed okay with taking the time, no one seemed to be in a rush.I watched as each person who walked up to the front concluded their prayer session by raising their head, smiling at their prayer partners, and embracing them in a heartfelt hug.I was moved by watching similar scenes unfold at the front stage, for what seemed like 10 minutes I wonder what it must have meant to the audience members who participated to begin their week this way.I was reminded of the times when I've seen people in parks, malls, and busy streets holding signs that say FREE HUGS. We know that so many people in our country suffer from a lack of love. What could happen if more people found places and spaces where they could get a prayer and a hug?What could happen if more people found places and spaces where they were free to unburden themselves and share their concerns with someone who was willing to listen...and not judge?The journey continues on the northwest side, at the corner of Kedzie Blvd. and Albany.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

After taking the 111th street exit off the southbound side of the Bishop Ford expressway, I notice the large Area 2 Chicago Police Department building - which takes up multiple blocks - on my left.On my right, there's an industrial-sized vacant lot with a sign in front. The sign features an architect's rendering of a new Whole Foods grocery store distribution facility.I turn onto Cottage Grove and drive past murals and street placards which commemorate the rich and proud history of the Pullman company for which this neighborhood is named. I pass by a mural of Harriet Tubman painted on the wall of a boarded-up corner store, which sat at the foot of the viaduct that carries the Metra South Shore train lines overhead.As I turn onto to Corliss Ave. and approach my destination, it feels like I am entering the parking lot of a football stadium or an amusement park. Traffic cones form lanes that guide cars into sections of this massive parking lot, where all the vehicles seemed to be parked facing this impressive structure.Inside, there were tables with Black History Month displays in the lobby. Three-digit seating section numbers were painted above the stadium-like entrances to the auditorium. A choir was on stage singing as I made my way to a seat a few rows into the lower mezzanine level.This massive space is the size of a small college sports arena, but the people around me look comfortable. Many of them stood in their seats and joined the choir in song before the event began.The journey continues in the Pullman neighborhood on the south side, at the corner of 114th St. and Corliss.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

This stretch of Washington Blvd. is lined with 3-story brick flats and large apartment buildings. As I crossed the street, I came upon a swooping, concave building with a wall of tinted glass windows. There are arrows chalked on to the sidewalk directing visitors to the double-door entrance.As I walked through the hallways and to the auditorium, at least five people shook my hand and greeted me with a smile. Two of the greeters introduced themselves by name, and asked me for my name as well. Another one of the greeters explained to me that the events usually take place in their gym. However, due to a recent flood in the gym, they were temporarily relocating to the space I was entering.And an impressive space it was. It the was the library which serves the high school that is run by this organization. This library had a loft layout: high ceilings, modern light fixtures, an exterior wall with floor-to-ceiling windows that opened to a sunny courtyard containing a small playground for children.Later on in the event, a group of people visiting from Nebraska were recognized by a speaker at the front stage. He mentioned an initiative called The Compassion Experience, which was some sort of intercultural exchange program, with the goal of spending a day in the life of someone from a different culture.In fact, there were multiple references to events that involved promoting reconciliation and understanding between people from different races. This is the first time so far in my journey when racial reconciliation was explicitly stated as an organization's goal.The journey continues in the Austin neighborhood on the west side, at the corner of Washington Blvd. and Parkside.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: http://www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

An uptempo jazz/afrobeat instrumental plays through the auditorium speakers as I enter. There's a ship steering wheel with a face that appears etched on it in the middle of the stage.As the event was about to get underway, a woman walked up to a podium at the side of the front stage:“In keeping with our African tradition, may we have permission to proceed with our worship? To signify, wave your hankerchief.”With that, a procession of choir singers entered the auditorium accompanied by the syncopated beats of the African drum players on the front stage. Nearly every choir member was wearing a West African-inspired dashiki, dress, head wrap, or kufi.In the first 15 minutes, the people assembled in this space experienced a wider and more global expression of love for God than most people will see in a year. The opening song was performed with a reggae vibe. The opening meditation was offered in Spanish and English. The opening prayer was delivered in Jamaican Patois. The mime/dance performance that followed was set to a gospel ballad.The time set aside for the audience to greet the people seated around them lasted for a good five minutes, and was one of the more joyful breaks of this kind that I've seen so far. The band played a jazz instrumental while people embraced, laughed, and smiled at each other.The journey continues in the Washington Heights neighborhood on the south side, on the corner of 95th Street and Eggleston.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: http://www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

You can understand a lot about the history of Chicago over the past 50 years just by taking a ride down Lake Street from the gas stations and fast food restaurants in Maywood, through the tree canopied streets of River Forest, through the urbanized suburban bustle of Oak Park, and into the two-flats, corner stores, and 19th century mansions of the Austin neighborhood on the city's west side.To ride down Lake Street into the city is to see the clear boundary lines between struggle and success, poverty and profit, comfort and carnage. Even the viaducts and walls of the Green Line tracks that run alongside Lake Street reflect the stark shift in economic realities at the Austin Blvd. border.As I enter the building, it has the feeling of a meeting hall. With the exception of the stained glass windows along the side walls, there are not any immediately visible decorations that indicate what the space is used for. There are around 150 people in this space, but it doesn't feel like it. It feels cozier and more intimate.This Sunday happens to be Youth Sunday, and a 20-person team of young mime actors and praise dancers from elementary to middle school age filled the front stage and main center aisle.There is a specific kind of joy and freedom that is expressed when children dance. In some ways, this kind of joy can only be expressed by children. As I watched their performance, and the enthusiastic support of the adults in this building, I wondered what it means in the lives of these young people to have started their week in this way.I thought about the drastically different Sunday mornings that their neighborhood friends and their peers at school must be having. What does it mean for these young people to have such a space to dance, sing, perform, play, and express?The journey continues in the Austin neighborhood on the west side, at the corner of Austin Boulevard and Lake Street.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: http://www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

I did not have any preconceived ideas about what to expect as I pulled into the parking lot behind an elementary school and in the shadow of the Orange Line elevated tracks.Yet, I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little surprised when I walked into the well-lit, open lobby and saw an information kiosk in the center, a merchandise booth in the corner to my right, and a 4-5 table coffee shop on my left.It was...professional. Like going to a hotel ballroom for a seminar or conference. But it was also familiar, and definitely had a come-as-you-are vibe. There was a signature book for first-time visitors placed at each aisle as you enter the auditorium. As I waited for the event to begin, I flipped through the brochure I'd been given, and watched the scattered small groups of people chatting in the auditorium. In the upper right hand corner of the informational brochure, I noticed a small box of text titled Weekly Budget. Listed underneath was the organization's budget for the week, and the amount of money they had raised from donations in the previous week.This is the first place I've been, so far, that mentioned how much they spend. It seems to be an effort to build trust through transparency. I wonder what led to the decision to share this information with visiting guests and committed members alike.I think, on some level, this small disclosure had an effect on me. I felt better about the projectors, sound stage, screens, speakers, and modern decor in this auditorium which were a contrast to the nondescript and understated exterior of this building and the buildings on the the surrounding blocks.The journey continues in the Archer Heights neighborhood on the southwest side, at the corner of 51st and Keeler. Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: http://www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

As I drive up Princeton Street, I couldn't help but think about the cruel irony of the street's name. A name it shares with one of America's oldest institutions of privilege, power, and wealth.This street runs as a kind of middle track between the Dan Ryan Expressway and the Norfolk Southern freight train tracks. If you were doing one of those ESPN feature profiles of a young athlete from the “mean streets” of Chicago's south side, the landscape of this street on this morning is the video footage you would see: gray skies, bordered up homes, vacant lots, few businesses.As I waited for the event to begin, I watched the comfortable conversation between pairs and small groups of people as they made their way to their preferred rows.Next to me, a 3-4 year old boy politely steps into a conversation between two women discussing pre-kindergarten registration:“Can you please top talking to my mommy?”Both women laugh. This child looks comfortable in this space. He has been here before many times. He recognizes faces, they recognize his. He seems cared for and cared about. I think about who he will be 10 years from now, 20 years from now, will this building still be a place where he is recognized, welcomed, loved, and cared for?The journey continues in the Fuller Park neighborhood on the south side, at the corner of 45th and Princeton.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: http://www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

I haven't seen anything like this before. It's like being on a mini-campus where all the buildings on the block leading up to the main building are owned and affiliated with this institution.There's a building called Hope House. One called Perkins Center. There's a learning center, a health center, an agape chapel, a fitness center. Even the indie coffee shop on the corner might also be part of this impressive collection of buildings. When I arrived, the building - an old-school gymnasium with wood beam rafters - has a comfortable and low-key vibe. This is a come-as-you-are kind of place. No one here is wearing a suit. There are no expensive cars parked in front of the entrance.As I watch more people enter the building, it's obvious that these people know each other. They are not simply co-located in this space, they are communing with one another. Fittingly, today the speaker had chosen to talk about the concept of love. The journey continues in the Lawndale neighborhood on the west side, and the corner of Ogden & Avers.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: http://www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

I began my journey here because this was one of two places that shaped my understanding of God during my teens and early 20s. This has always been a place where I could get my head right. So when my life's road brought me back to the Chicago area a few months ago, it only made sense to start my search for God in this place.This place is a cathedral to God. The way stadiums are cathedrals to sports. The way skyscrapers are cathedrals to capitalism. This places is designed to make a statement , about God and about the community that assembles here every week.And statements matter. Especially for this neighborhood, which borders the campus of an Ivy League level university that trains people to run the world; but also borders a community that is fighting to protect its youth from running the streets.I see the excellence of God in this building they've constructed. I see experience in their decoration of this space, and of themselves.So I am ready. Surrounded by people who present themselves with excellence, and who care for this space with excellence, to hear something about an excellent God.The journey begins in the Woodlawn neighborhood of the south side, at the corner 63rd Street and Dorchester.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: http://www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

Sat November 26, 2016 DJ Mza Pt. XV Show #163 After a month off, we embark on another solo musical journey with DJ Mza for show #163. We're coming to a close here for 2016 and want to thank all our listeners for the amazing support. Stick with us as we look forward to another great year in 2017! New music from : SadeVillian, Takuya Karoda , Yussef Kamaal, Reginald Omas Mamode IV, Monma, Bhonstro, Mndsgn, Stan Forebee, Tommaso Cappellato, Moonchild + many more 1st Segment - DJ Mza 01 Tommaso Cappellato - R'n'Free 02 Joomanji - Around The World (Instrumental) *Prod by Jonah Christian 03 Flako - In To You feat Dirg Gerner 04 Sara Bee - Birdcage 05 Moonchild - The Truth (DJ Jazzy Jeff & James Poyser Remix) 06 Qstn & Aso - Vibin' (Live) 07 CoryaYo - Nostalgic *(Cory Altenhofen - Chicago) 08 Bhonstro - Seize 09 Reginald Omas Mamode IV - If You Want To Know 10 Selfish. - Roni 11 Butcher Brown - Brown Shooguh 12 Joyce Wrice and Kay Franklin - Rocket Science 13 Title - Sidechain Reaction feat Delvis 14 Fat Night - Things You Do 15 Stan Forebee - Chasing Flies 16 David D'Angelo - Moon Influences Man 17 Natalie Oliveri - Broken Butterfly 18 Takuya Kuroda - No Sign 2nd Segment - DJ Mza 19 SeanH - Air 20 Funky DL - Levitate (Like Magic) 21 Us - 幸せ (Happiness) 22 Monma - Roadtrip 23 falcxne - Puddles 24 Melo-Zed - Silken Heart 25 Crayon - Flee feat Ann Shirley 26 Dzgn - Sol (Instrumental) 27 Catching Flies - Komorebi 28 Esbe - Hello World (Part Two) 29 Tall Black Guy - I Will Never Know feat Moonchild 30 Yussef Kamaal - Black Focus 31 Reginald Omas Mamode IV - Talk To Me 32 Monma - WakeUp 33 R-Kay - Gemalude 34 Maverick Soul - Horizon Soul Circle Radio Live Worldwide Hosted by: DJ Mza & Ebo www.soulcircleradio.com Every Sat 12-2p PST This show is FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY. We do not own or claim to own the rights to these tracks. "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

Sat August 13, 2016 Soul Circle Radio Show #156 w/ Mindfieldsound Hailing from the depth of Orange County, we had the talented producer/musician, Mindfield as our special guest for show #156. Along with singer/songwriter, Jeremy Crooks who worked with Mindfield on his latest project "Enter The Mindfieldsound". Be on the lookout for these young talented cats! New music featuring: Kenny Keys, Mecca:83 + QSTN, The Xtraordinair$, Remi feat. Sampa The Great, Mindfield, Natalie Oliveri + More 1st Segment - DJ Mza 01 Kenny Keys - The Inn Zone 02 Mecca:83 + QSTN - Victory Lap 03 The Xtraordinair$ - Love and What's Real (feat. Miles Bonny) 04 Laurena - Sun Don't Rain 05 Moods - Let The Music Speak 06 A Tribe Called Quest - Keeping It Moving 07 Remi feat. Sampa The Great - For Good 08 Mindfield - Smile feat Quin 2nd Segment - Mindfield x Jeremy Crooks Interview 3rd Segment - DJ Mza 09 Cabu - Ipanema 10 Figub Brazlevic - 90s All Stars 11 Colman Brothers - On a Better Day I'm Dreaming (Tall Black Guy Remix) 12 Natalie Oliveri - Treasure (Freddie Joachim Remix) 13 Street Rat - The Search 14 The Detroit Experiment - Highest 15 Fatima - Biggest Joke of All 16 The Roots - World Full of Sadness 4th Segment - DJ Mza 17 Kool & The Gang - Summer Madness (Onur Engin Edit) 18 Grooveman Spot Feat. Hollie Smith & Isaac Aesili - Pretending 19 Keni Burke - Risin To The Top 20 Eric B & Rakim - Microphone Fiend 21 Jackson 5 - ABC (DJ Moodz Remix) 22 Mad Lion - Own Destiny 23 Steely Dan - Black Cow 24 Jeff Lorber Fusion - Rain Dance 25 Mary Jane Girls - All Night Long 26 Blair - Night Life Soul Circle Radio Live Worldwide Hosted by: DJ Mza & Ebo www.soulcircleradio.com Every Sat 12-2p PST Frission Radio www.frissionradio.com Every Sat 7-9p GMT Broadcast live at Delicious Pizza www.deliciouspizza.com Mellow Orange www.melloworange.com This show is FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY. We do not own or claim to own the rights to these tracks. "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

WAVY SOUND presents weatherBREAK mixed by @theakasha Tracklist: Nega Sem Sandalia - KAA.DUU remix Face - Imo Luxurious - Almighty Napped Vinyl Brand New - THEakasha My Love ft. Jess Glynne - Route 94 (Oliver Nelson remix) GetHighWeCould ft. Nikki Cislyn - Louis VI Paradise - Sade Talamak - Toro y Moi Under Control - The Internet Game Ova - Tobi Lou (Krs remix) Hello Disco - Red Tag (Paxel remix) The Next Movement - The Roots Like it Like That - A Tribe Called Quest Doppelgänger - QSTN & Freddie Joachim Bump It - Erykah Badu Someone to Call My Lover - Janet Jackson (Giraffage remix) Play - Maurice Moore Love be Like ft. Masego - JR Jarris Girls That Dance - Masego & Medasin Wanna Love You - Robin Thicke (Coastyn remix) Dammn Baby - Janet Jackson (Jarred Vandal remix) Janus - Lance Neptune Bounce - Masego & Medasin Double Elephant - Whereisalex N4 - Lance Neptune Vapour Trail - LONE Horizons - ??? My Boo - Ghost Town DJ’s (Wave Racer remix) Flame Emoji - 3lo Your Supply - Phialmedia It Could Be Sweet - Portishead It’s Whatever - Aaliyah Come and See Me - Erykah Badu & Drake Red Balloon - The Internet Darkest (Dim) ft. Gavin Turek - Tokimonsta First + Time - Bri Steves Along the Coast - Azealia Banks Señorita Instrumental - Lotso Spanish Joint - D’Angelo Someone to Call My Lover - Janet Jackson (Jeftuz remix) Paradise - Djin Percogesic - Gallant All Night - Beyonce

▶ Discover: @melloworange ▶ Listen to my recent interview with Freddie Joachim & Yusai from the label: bit.ly/MTM006 ▶ Catch the rest of the Meet the Movement series: bit.ly/meetthemovement This mix was made to celebrate the sounds of Mellow Orange, featuring a number of tracks that have been released by the label, from artists on the roster and friends alike. Enjoy the vibes! Tracklist: 1. Rampelli - Vancaze '71 2. Ozay Moore - Headspace feat. Xperiment 3. Kansado - Part 2: Journey To The One 4. Hir-0 - 4.Officers Pt. 1 [Ft. Doss The Artist, Red Pill & L05] 5. Full Crate & Mar - She Was Fly (Freddie Joachim Remix) 6. Bhonstro - Drizzle 7. DIBIA$E - Ballroom Swing 8. Question - Better Man 9. Versis - All In 10. Hir-O - El Mar 11. Wes Pendleton - 313 (feat Freddie Joachim) 12. Bhonstro x Aso - Careless 13. Freddie Joachim - Let Me Know 14. Mental Abstrato feat. Shing02 & Tássia Reis - TIRO LIVRE 15. QSTN x CAZAL ORGANISM - Get Got 16. Aso - When The Love Comes 17. Chloe Martini - Temptation 18. Teeko feat. Black Spade, Dwight Trible and Kenny Brooks - Neva Find Anotha (All My Love) 19. Khadisma - Spanish Realms 20. MOZZDEEP - Star Eater 21. Wes Pendleton - Be Alright 22. kwesi - This, Always

Soul Circle Radio DJ Mza Pt. VI 05.09.15 On this show, DJ Mza takes you on another musical journey through the sound of jazz, hip-hop & future soul music from past & present. Dive in and take a listen. You'll def enjoy it! Featuring NuNu from: Hiatus Kaiyote , Kamasi Washington, E Reece, Freddie Joachim x QSTN , Hubert Daviz, Jonah Christian + more. DJ Mza's Playlist: 01. Freddie Hubbard - Red Clay 02. Hiatus Kaiyote - Shaolin Monk Motherfunk 03. Alessia - Here 04. Brandy - IWannaBeDown IAMNOBODI Remix) 05. E Reece - Success (Keep On Rising) feat. Jimetta Rose 06. Flying Lotus - Until The Quiet Comes 07. Average Stranger - The Style That I Use 08. Hawthorne Headhunters - Teleport 09. Kamasi Washington - The Message 10. Javi.Santiago - Fire and Air (Pt. 2) 11. [DKO] - LastThang 12. Tommy Jacob - Just The Two Of Us 13. Marian Tone & Maura Souloud - Mic Meditation 14. Musica Negra - Nicky Lars 15. Lianne La Havas - Unstoppable (Jungle's Edit) 16. John Robinson & Chief - Everywhere (Mitsu The Beats Remix) 17. QSTN x Freddie Joachim - DoppelGÄnger 18. Flying Lotus - Siren Song (Stan Forebee Remix) 19. Casio - Noise 20. The Mixtapers - Dawg Stroll 21. Phoniks - Day At The Park 22. Foniks - KeetYO 23. Hubert Daviz - O Lume Plina De Caini (Max Graef RMX) 24. Jonah x Joanna - Walk On (Feat. Austin Antoine & Joanna Borromeo) 25. Kyo Sakurai - Watertank 26. Common - Time Travelin' (A Tribute To Fela) 27. Channel Two - Jazz Move 28. Ohmega Watts - Adaptacao Ft. Tita Lima 29. Mark de Clive-Lowe - That Minnie Break/Fall In Love (One Take live creation) 30. Figub Brazlevič- Anno Rock Steady 31. The Stance Brothers - Prayer 32. Destruments - Dear Limmertz (feat. Austin Bohlman, Tony Braunagel & Jess Imme) 33. Joao Donato - O Morro Nao Tem Vez (Onur Engin Edit) 34. J.A.M. - Strasbourg-St. Denis 35. D'Angelo & The Vanguard - Betray My Heart 36. Hiatus Kaiyote - Laputa 37. Jungle - Drops Soul Circle Radio Live Worldwide Hosted by: DJ Mza & Ebo www.soulcircleradio.com Every Sat 12-2PM PST Frission Radio www.frissionradio.com Every Sat 19 -21:00 GMT This show is FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY. We do not own or claim to own the rights to these tracks. "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."