Podcasts about Sony Records

In this fascinating conversation, Charlie shares his profound journey through music and mental health with Jayda. Talking about the incredible highs he's experienced as a DJ, but also the often unspoken harder parts of the industry, including the loneliness and depression he experienced. Diving deeper into his mental health, Charlie talks with Jayda about he was struggling the hardest at some of the most pivotal moments in his career, and how discovering running and yoga transformed his mental health. Jayda hears how the significant impact running had for Charlie, led him to found the urban running collective Run Dem Crew, to encourage more inner city Londoners to take up running. They talk about how running, movement and community are pillars of hope for them, internally and socially, as well as why Charlie works with disadvantaged communities, including in prisons, to share the practice of yoga with them, to help give hope and inner strength to those he feels needs it most. Charlie also expands on why yoga classes and wellness spaces must diversify, so people of all backgrounds can see themselves in the spaces and feel a sense of belonging and connection with wellness practice too. Follow Charlie DarkFollow Jayda GFollow Heres HopingMore on our guestRun Dem CrewHailing from South London, growing up on pirate radio and warehouses parties, Charlie Dark is a stalwart of the underground UK music scene, spinning records and igniting dance floors since the early eighties. From his time on Mo Wax records with Attica Blues in the 90's, a major label deal on Sony Records and the plethora of remixes and productions, DJing and bringing people together has been at the heart of everything he's gone onto achieve. If you ever caught his Blacktronica Parties, sets at the legendary Plastic People or listened to his Worldwide FM or NTS radio shows then you'll know that 'All forms of music in one room the way it used to be' has always been his motto and his record crates run deep. Charlie is also the founder of the urban run collective Run Dem Crew, a Yoga teacher and advocate for mental health and wellness within the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost an hour of dying whistles, transparent hatred and burning castles. Eugène Blove is a multi-faceted French artist who's connecting the dots between brooding abstraction, electronic aggression and wistful Neo-folk in the most captivating way. Tracklist: Eugène Blove – I have nothing to say (but I want people to know it), unreleased (4:27) Klein – Blow the whistle from the album “Marked” on Parkwuud Entertainment (4:48) Nyokabi Kariuki – A walk through my Cucu's farm from the album “peace places: kenyan memories” on ? (5:54) Lamusa II – And I hated it from the album “Don't” on Extented Techniques (3:19) None – Extract from the album “Khneï Khneï Thnacapata Thnacapata” on Unknown Precept (42:14) Moin (feat. Coby Sey) – We know what gives from the album “You never end” on AD93 (03:24) The Breeders – Off you from the album “Title Tk” on 4AD (4:57) Popol Vuh – Aguirre I from the album “Aguirre” on Ohr (7:22) Eugène Blove & Lux18 – What I'm doing here, unreleased (3:38) Elaine Howley – To the test from the album “The distance between heart and mouth” on Touch Sensitive Records (3:19) Hyper Gal – Transparent new living from the album “Pure” on Skin Graft Records (3:16) Toma Kami – Burning from the album “Missed Heaven” on mb studio (2:36) Ween – Ice castles from the album “White pepper” on Elektra Records (2:03) Martin Dupont – Doron Doron from the album “Sleep is a luxury” on Minimal Wave (2:59) John Frusciante – Dying song from the album “The Brown Bunny” on ? (3:43) Merzbow – Silent Night from the album “The Christmas Album” on Sony Records (4:35) Eugène Blove (feat. Rosie Sommers) – It is almost over, unreleased (4:01)

Timothy Williams is a multi-award-winning composer who has written music for some of the most iconic movie scenes in history, including the sunken place in Get Out!, the barn door opening in Pearl and the death of Leonidas in 300. Tim has had a passion for film scores since he was a child. He fell in love with bringing stories to life with music always looking to find the perfect marriage of music for the story and visuals. Timothy began as a classical concert pianist, but quickly found himself spending more time playing in bands and composing music than practicing. A move to LA in the early 2000s started this 20 year journey of having the opportunities to create music for some of the most iconic movies.  Early work included writing additional music, orchestrating and conducting films like 300, Watchmen, Super, Sucker Punch, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, (Fast and Furious presents) Hobbs and Shaw, Deadpool 2 and Get Out! This breath of work lead to working as a composer with Robert Duvall on Wild Horses, John Moore on I.T., starring Pierce Brosnan, James Gunn and Dave Yarovesky on Brightburn, Tom Hanks on the documentary Beyond All Boundaries, Mario Van Peebles on Red Sky and Marc Meyers on We Summon The Darkness. Tim recently co-scored the iconic Ti West's A24 film Pearl which won numerous international awards as best horror score.  Upcoming releases include Mary for Netflix, directed by D. J. Caruso, starring Anthony Hopkins, Locked, starring Bill Skarsgård and Anthony Hopkins, produced by Sam Raimi and directed by Dave Yarovesky, and Eye for An Eye for Leyline Entertainment (Everything Everywhere All At Once), starring Golda Rosheuvel (Bridgerton) and directed by Colin Tilley. Other recent work includes Your Monster, the Sundance Audience Award Winner, directed by Caroline Lindy and starring Melissa Barrera, Lionsgate's The Bagman, starring Sam Claflin, Lionsgate/Roadside Attractions' Finding You and Mistura for Seine Pictures, directed by Ricardo De Montreuil, which recently won best picture at The NBFF. Television work includes Netflix/Sony Animation's Agent Elvis, AMC/Shudder's Creepshow, Disney's Piney, the Fox pilot Richard Lovely, and additional music on CBS' Tracker, Fox's The Exorcist (S2), ABC's Missing and Cartoon Network's Sym Bionic Titan.  Tim's music has been released on multiple soundtracks from Milan Records, Lakeshore Records, Sony Records, A24, EMI, Lionsgate Records and MovieScoreMedia.  Tim holds British, Canadian and US Citizenship and is represented by Dan North at First Artists Management. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-cuoco/support

This week, Joe is featuring Trumpeter Terence Blanchard from his 2001 Sony Records recording “Let's Get Lost.”  

The Lone Bellow have released a 5 records on various imprints of Sony Records and Dualtone Records, hitting the Billboard 200 and getting nominated for Americana Awards, worked with producers such as Dave Cobb, and Aaron Dessner of The National, supported Kacey Musgraves and appeared on Letterman, Kimmel, Conan amongst others. We talk to them about healthy conflict in the group, and intentional communication to keep things progressing, betting on themselves and moving away from both outside producers and record labels, leading your team rather than waiting on them, ownership of your art and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:The Lone BellowAaron DessnerDave CobbCharlie Peacock'Sound Man' by Glyn JohnsJon LowRed Clay StraysChris StapletonJay HieronDualtoneThe Civil WarsClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

In this episode of the Ready Yet?! podcast, my guest is branding expert Laura Bull, who has a storied career spearheading marketing at Sony Records and authoring the bestseller 'From Individual to Empire.' We delve into the crucial differences between branding and marketing, why your brand is much more than a logo, and how to create a powerful personal brand. Laura shares her insights on blending business and creative identities, understanding your target audience, and building lasting brand loyalty. Tune in if you're ready to elevate your brand and stand out in a crowded marketplace. GUEST RESOURCESLaura Bull is a bestselling author and brand strategist who has transformed countless individuals into successful business brands. After a decade at Sony Music, where she worked with artists like Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley, she now teaches others how to build powerful personal brands. Her book, From Individual to Empire, offers practical advice on creating an authentic and competitive brand. Bull is also a consultant, speaker, and adjunct professor.https://www.thebrandmgmt.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabullbrandinghttps://www.instagram.com/thelaurabullhttps://www.facebook.com/LauraBullBranding BE IN CHARGE >> TAKE ACTION >> GET RESULTSConquer Your BusinessJoin us on FacebookLinkedInInstagramYouTubeDownload your free copy of Erin's ebook, Connect as a Human First here.

Is Spotify CEO Daniel Ek the worst person who's ever lived?   Discussing how Daniel Ek and other corrupt billionaires like him are ruining the earth, answering fan emails about the best “psych noir” albums, recounting personal experiences with the Spotify/major label mafia behind the scenes, and more…   Album of discussion: Zombi - Direct Inject (2024) __________________________________________ Recommended “Psych Noir” albums: Witch - Witch (2006) US Christmas - Eat The Low Dogs (2008) Wand - Ganglion Reef (2014) / Golem (2015) Uncle Acid - The Night Creeper (2015) Oranssi Pazuzu - Värähtelijä (2016) Windhand - Eternal Return (2018) Genghis Tron - Dream Weapon (2021) Hallas - Isle of Wisdom (2022) __________________________________________ E-mail all questions/ideas to: BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to https://paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy. Include your question in the note/message. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ BIG RIFF ENERGY official sponsor: https://www.pulltheplugpatches.com __________________________________________ Find Nate:   https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate __________________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift:   https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com https://spiritadrift.com __________________________________________

Jarvis Evans hails from Miami, Florida. He finds inspiration in every turn of events. From 2005 to 2010, Jarvis participated in American Idol's Season 9 & 10 as a Semi-Finalist. Jarvis is a favorite at Broadjam.com, the largest independent music network. His songs reached #1 on the charts several times. Jarvis has performed at Underground Atlanta Heritage Arts Festival, where he charmed the audience. Jarvis played the lead in a new Gospel Musical in Atlanta, called One Step at a Time. Also, he performs smooth and jazzy sets with legendary accompanist guitarist Dean Coppolino at the Uptown Restaurant & Lounge. From 2010 to 2015, Jarvis Evans speared on CW's TV Show Before The Fame. From 2015 to 2020, Jarvis hosted and performed at the Multicultural Kwanzaa Christmas Expressions and Atlantic Station Tree Lighting Ceremony. In 2018, Jarvis performed for Sony Records at Kilwin's Atlantic Station in Buckhead. In 2020,  Jarvis Evans pursued film and photography, directing his music video the for release of Welcome To Paradise and other music releases and clients. Jarvis appeared on VG 39 and other inspirational platforms in Toronto Canada, in 2021. He released his new comeback single Relight Your Fire, available on digital platforms. http://jarvisevansmusic.com Management & Booking: Mimi Johnson www.CausticEntertainementGroup.com Causticent@gmail.com www.wijsf.org

GUEST OVERVIEW: Jim Lawton is the frontman, writer, and producer for the emerging rock band Electric Enemy. He also writes for Universal Records, Sony Records, and various indie artists across Europe. Jim has co-written songs with UK #1 artist Example and co-produced with Grammy winner Adrian Bushby and award-winning Peter Hutchins. He collaborates monthly with Ivor Novello winner Ray "MADMAN" Hedges. Jim won the John Lennon Songwriting Award in 2023 and two ISC songwriting awards in 2023 and 2024. He has co-written singles for B*Witched and his music has been featured by Netflix, Disney+, BBC, and more. Electric Enemy has sold out two UK tours and is supported by Spotify. Jim is recognized as an exceptionally talented multi-instrumentalist and producer. X @electricenemy_ @jimlawtoncs_

Disclaimer: This podcast mentions suicide in connection with the music industrySometimes, students become so passionate about building a music career that they jeopardize their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Beyond that, the music industry is competitive and has been linked to depression, anxiety, and even suicide among occupational musicians. Even performers who overcame huge odds to become professionals later discover they don't want to be part of such a stressful world and seek an exit plan.This episode's guest Dr. George Musgrave has a unique perspective on this. A former professional rap artist once signed with Sony Records, Dr. Musgrave now enjoys a position as a Senior Lecturer in Cultural Sociology and Creative Industries at Goldsmiths, University of London. His research focuses on the psychological and emotional experience of musicians building their careers.In this episode, we'll discuss:(5:07) How George made the shift from the music world to academia — and used his experiences to improve research on music and mental health.(11:04) Why music careers can be sources of great joy and great suffering.(17:00) The “dark side of optimism.”(19:42) How and why musicians who see music as their main career can have worse mental health outcomes compared to those who do not.(25:01) The challenges of monetizing music in today's online industry — and why the average musician's earnings can be worse than a McDonald's employee.(29:22) How your personal view of success has a positive or negative impact on your mental health.(33:56) The importance of having a “Plan B” backup plan when pursuing a music career(36:40) The responsibility teachers have for equipping students with skills they can use in their careers, no matter how “big” they make it.(40:20) The inequalities and hazards of the music industry(49:10) Why the performing lifestyle is not for everyone(51:40) If turning your hobby into a career can take some of the pleasure away(53:14) Why having a backup plan is useful when training to be a voice teacherGeorge lists many mental health resources for musicians. These include:Tonic Music for Mental Health: Training and support for music industry professionalshttps://www.thecalmzone.net/: Suicide supportMusic Support: Support for peers in the music industry affected by mental illness and/or addictionIf you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline can offer additional helpful resources.Visit George on his university page and read his papers.About the Institute for Vocal AdvancementThe Institute of Vocal Advancement (IVA) was created to provide voice teachers with a support network that provides you with the best teaching tools and strategies to advance your career. Our trainers teach from the empathic mindset, showing you how to improve your own teaching style.Learn how our Teacher Training Programs can help advance your career. Use the code “iva20percent” to get 20% off your first year's course membership fee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview was on facebook live at Night Traxx Radio . Feb 23, 2024   Born the daughter of sassy, legendary soulstress Millie Jackson, Keisha began singing professionally at age 15 as a background vocalist for her mother. She went on to record 2 albums with Sony Records. Keisha continues to uphold the legacy, commanding the stage with her gutsy performances, truly personifying raw SOUL. In the background, Keisha has contributed vocals on recordings with iconic artists like Aretha Franklin, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Kaiser Chiefs, Erasure, Da Brat and others. She toured with rap music icons Outkast (20+), Erykah Badu (11), Angie Stone, George Clinton, Faith Evans, Raphael Saadiq, Yacht Rock Revue (current), and more.

In this hilarious special episode Mike and Charla get to sit down with one of Denver's most premiere, long time, producers and label promoters Matt Blanks! We talk about The Grateful Dead, volcanos and asteroids, Elon Musk and Pauly Shore, making custom video games for major label bands, Maynard, Trump, the pandemic, therapy, slavery musical karma, and Charla's aversion to the color pink. So basically the whole gambit! Matt shares a lot from his childhood and personal life, as well as experiences working with some rather famous bands and labels, and Mike makes fun of hippies! You won't wanna miss this special episode!! https://signals.bandcamp.com

Darryl Swann was born and raised in the Cleveland, Ohio suburb of Shaker Heights. Darryl's fascination with music production began at age 9 upon reading the book Modern Recording Techniques. He played lead guitar in the garage band "The Lab Rats" and mixed live sound for many Cleveland area bands throughout his teenage years. After graduating from Shaker Heights High School in 1983, Swann acquired his Liberal Arts degree from UCLA in Westwood, Los Angeles, California. In 1984, Darryl and his new rock band "Haven" relocated to Los Angeles and played with Poison and Warrant at The Troubadour." -Wikipedia Co-Managing Member Darryl Swann is a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning music Producer with over thirty-five years of experience in the music business. As a record producer and audio engineer, he has worked with such artists as Macy Gray, producer Rick Rubin, Mos-Def, John Frichante of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Erykah Badu, and the Black Eyed Peas. Darryl has also done substantial work for Atlantic Records, Sony Records, and Universal Records. Darryl also recorded, produced, and mixed the first Linkin Park record that got them signed to Warner Brothers Records. As a music publisher with Sony Music Publishing and Universal Music. Darryl is also an Audio, Music Production, Mixing, and Mastering Instructor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is a music consultant and recurring lecturer of Music-Technology at NYU, the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, and a voting member of the Reco. Darryl Swann, founder of Moshpit, introduces a groundbreaking platform for musicians and concertgoers. Using VR, Smartphones, or any cloud-connecting device you can create on Moshpit. It allows artists to create custom concerts in various popular venues. The user-friendly interface lets creators fully design immersive with pyrotechnics, and lighting, all making you the director for your dream concert experiences. Patrons enjoy concerts at home, supporting artists through tips, subscriptions, and virtual merchandise. Moshpit accommodates up to 50 viewers per concert so invite your best concert buds to join you. Just like a real video game, they can fully enjoy the experience just like a real concert with a few extras to give your audience a unique experience. Swann discusses how he built his team to create Moshpit and offers tips for audience engagement. Moshpit emerges as an exciting platform for creators to connect with fans and generate income. Moshpit doesn't go live until 2024, I am thrilled to be the first to share about Moshpit.Live! Learn More about MOSHPIT.LIVE Coming Soon Eminem on Fortnite: The Big Bang Event! Travis Scott virtual concert on Fortnite Ariana Grande on Fortnite "Camille Kauer is a dynamic powerhouse! She hosts, produces, and directs her own show/podcast, "The E-Spot with Camille”. She focuses on connecting beauty, entertainment, and the interior design industry. Camille has a unique perspective and a way of personalizing her guests' individual stories which touch her audiences. " Learn more about The E-Spot and host, Camille Kauer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camillekauer/message

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH is a 1971 children's science fiction/fantasy book by Robert C. O'Brien, with illustrations by Zena Bernstein. The novel was published by the New York City publishing house Atheneum Books.   This book was the winner of numerous awards including the 1972 Newbery Medal.   Ten years following its publication, the story was adapted for film as The Secret of NIMH (1982).   The novel centres around a colony of escaped lab rats–the rats of NIMH–who live in a technologically sophisticated and literate society mimicking that of humans. They come to the aid of Mrs. Frisby, a widowed field mouse who seeks to protect her children and home from destruction by a farmer's plow.   The rats of NIMH were inspired by the research of John B. Calhoun on mouse and rat population dynamics at the National Institute of Mental Health from the 1940s to the 1960s.   After O'Brien's death in 1973, his daughter Jane Leslie Conly wrote two sequels to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH.   The Secret of NIMH is a 1982 American animated fantasy adventure film directed by Don Bluth in his directorial debut and based on Robert C. O'Brien's 1971 children's novel, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. The film features the voices of Elizabeth Hartman, Peter Strauss, Arthur Malet, Dom DeLuise, John Carradine, Derek Jacobi, Hermione Baddeley, and Paul Shenar. It was produced by Bluth's production company Don Bluth Productions in association with Aurora Productions.   The Secret of NIMH was released in the United States on July 2, 1982, by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. under the United Artists label. It was praised by critics for its elegant and painstakingly detailed animation, compelling characters, and deep and mature plot, and won a Saturn Award for Best Animated Film of 1982. Though only a moderate success at the box office, it turned a solid profit through home video and overseas releases. It was followed in 1998 by a direct-to-video sequel, The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue, which was made without Bluth's involvement or input and met with poor reception. In 2015, a live-action/computer-animated remake was reported to be in the works. A television series adaptation is also in development by the Fox Corporation.     Opening Credits; Introduction (1.21); Background History (4.50); Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Plot Synopsis (6.15); Book Thoughts (11.37); Let's Rate (42.18); Introducing a Film (44.01); Secret of NIMH (1982) Film Trailer (46.00); Lights, Camera, Action (48.33); How Many Stars (1:33.30); End Credits (1.35.41); Closing Credits (1:37.18)   Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – Copyright . All rights reserved   Closing Credits:  Flying Dreams (from The Secret of NIMH) by Kenny Loggins featuring Olivia Newton-John.  Taken from the album More Songs from Pooh's Corner.  Copyright 2000 Sony Records.  ​ Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.    All rights reserved.  Used by Kind Permission.   All songs available through Amazon Music.  

The boys are back this week with a special guest! Up and coming country music star Cody Hibbard joins the gang. Cody talks about being from Oklahoma farming, to the pipelines welding, and to the place he needed to be, on the stage! Cody chats it up with the boys on his rise to fame and recently signing a deal with Sony Records. Join in on this fun filled journey from Oklahoma to Nashville! Enjoy! Guest: Cody Hibbard Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/codyhibbard_/ Website - https://ffm.bio/codyhibbard Show Intro Music - Dale not Dale Podcast Rap Show Presenter: Good Ranchers - Use our code "DNDPOD" https://www.goodranchers.com/ Episode Sponsor: TruWild - Use our code "DNDPOD" https://truwild.com/ Producer - Audio/Visual: Magnus (John Manigold) - Manigold Multimedia - IG @manigoldmultimedia Art Director - Vittorio Fragale IG @vittorio.fragale Podcast Website - www.dalenotdalepodcast.com

In episode 150 of our podcast, we discuss three biblical ways to prevent burnout. Burnout is a common problem that affects many people, and it can have serious consequences on our physical and mental health.  The first way to prevent burnout is to prioritize rest and Sabbath. God designed us to rest and recharge, and it's important to take time off to relax and rejuvenate.  The second way is to practice gratitude and cultivate a heart of thankfulness. When we focus on the good things in our lives, we can find joy and peace even in difficult circumstances.  The third way is to seek community and support. We were not meant to go through life alone, and having a supportive network of friends and family can help us through challenging times. By following these biblical principles, we can prevent burnout and live a more fulfilling and joyful life. Connect with Paul  Website: www.croswellcoaching.com TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@paulwcroswell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulwcroswell/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/author/paulwcroswell  Brief bio: I'm an accomplished author, speaker, and mindset coach. Overcoming sickle cell anemia, I've achieved remarkable feats like launching a record label with a distribution deal with SONY Records. As the author of the Amazon #1 bestseller "Life Balance" and "The Daily Dose" I help young professionals develop a confident and positive mindset. I'm the founder of Croswell Coaching, where my team and I guide clients worldwide in overcoming limitations, cultivating a growth mindset, and achieving life balance. Drawing from my past as a Pastor and entrepreneur, I understand the challenges of finding purpose and succeeding in a busy world. Don't forget to follow us on socials Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/tamika.thomas143⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Restored Facebook Group - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/restoredcommunitytamikathomas/?ref=share⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tamika_thomas_/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop with Tamika --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tuesdaywithtamika/support

"Biet is a strong and enchanting teacher. The only other methods I know to attain the states she induces through her work are illegal. She is a wonder." — Russell Brand Mariel + Melissa welcome the world-renowned Spiritual Teacher and Best-Selling Author, dubbed the “David Bowie of Meditation" Biet Simkin to Out Comes The Sun!! As a musician, Biet weaves the world of pop culture and spirituality, teaching practical applications of ancient spiritual wisdom. The teachings are featured in Biet's best-selling book, ‘Don't Just Sit There!' published by Simon & Schuster. Raised by a Shaman in New York City, Biet signed to Sony Records at 19 as a singer/songwriter. Diving into a Rock & Roll lifestyle, Biet became a high-profile DJ in Manhattan's fashion and art scene. However, following a string of life-changing events, including the sudden loss of her daughter, Biet turned to her lifetime study of meditation and launched the Guided By Biet event series. The meditation experience reached a contemporary audience in cultural spaces, including museums, hotels, and fashion shows. Her own music scored these groundbreaking events and was the first time meditation was mixed with pop culture, creating a revolutionary new trend. Featured in Vogue, Forbes, ELLE, and TIME magazine, and as the resident meditation guru at The Sundance Film Festival, 1 Hotels, MoMA, and SoulCycle, Biet advises spiritual best practices for hotels and brands. Biet is best known for modernizing the spiritual path and has been called the "Meditation Guru for the next generation.” https://www.bietsimkin.com/about

Maria Cuccia was born in Astoria, Queens New York in 1960. Her family moved to Long Island in 1964 which is where she lived most of her life. She began studying piano at the age of seven, and for her 16 th birthday, her parents gave her the choice of a car or a grand piano. She chose the piano. Maria's passion for playing the piano continued during her college years and she chose music education as her major with a minor in biology, while attending the University of Rhode Island.n 1982, Maria married a chiropractor and eventually gave birth to three daughters. In 1987, she launched a successful piano studio in her home where she was able to make a living by teaching piano to children and adults while remaining close to her three daughters on a daily basis. Life for Maria and her family was ordinary, until she experienced something extraordinary one night in 1992. She was suddenly awakened from her sleep at around 3:00 am. and sensed a strange energy penetrate her body. She felt as if she was being transported by a beam of light which carried her from her bed to what appeared to be a spacecraft. She found herself surrounded by non-human beings who instructed her to look outside the window, at a group of children. One of the boys stood gazing at her, and slowly waved his hand. The beings told her the boy was her son, and that his name was Elijah.Maria spoke about the experience often and desperately tried to understand why her extraordinary experience left her with emotions she could not explain. When friends and family expressed their concern about her psychiatric well-being, she stopped speaking about the experience, and turned to prayer instead. Eventually, she discovered the healing powers of meditation as it helped her cope with her emotional distress. Inspired by her self-observation and transcendence, she decided to purchase a synthesizer to help her transfer her emotions to sounds that resonated in her mind. She discovered beauty in using music as universal language and began to compose music for healing and meditation. She dedicated her compositions to the inspiration of her memory of the boy named Elijah.In 1993, Maria released her first professionally recorded album called “Internal Peace”. Her music rapidly became a best seller for a record company located in Hollywood, California. In 1995, her meditation music was voted Best New Music in a New Age Trade Magazine. Her popularity increased as record producers and DJs began to ask her to collaborate on various projects.In 2001, Maria decided to launch Elijah Records and Elisha Music Publishing, and dedicated a great deal of time supporting independent musicians from around the world. She began licensing music for film and television in 2003 and signed contracts with Arista Records, Sony Records, BMG-Japan, Victor Music Publishing, Beatball Records Korea, Modern Works Music Publishing, and several music companies throughout Europe and Asia.In 2005, Maria became CEO of Advanced Back Technologies, a medical device company she co-founded with her ex-husband to promote his invention. The business enabled her to travel to countries such as Korea, Russia, China, Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, Greece, Saudi Arabia, and many others where she occasionally shared stories of her healing music.In 2020, she decided to move to Naples, Florida to quarantine during the Covid-19 pandemic. During quarantine, she discovered the healing power of writing, and became a published author by contributing her transformational story to a book anthology called Turning Point Moments, now available on Amazon. Maria's upcoming memoir will be published during 2022.Website mariacuccia.comBook Turning Point Moments

On today’s episode, I speak with Biet, who is the world-renowned meditation leader dubbed the “David Bowie of Meditation”. As a musician, Biet weaves the world of pop culture and spirituality, teaching practical applications of ancient spiritual wisdom. The teachings are featured in Biet’s best selling book, ‘Don’t Just Sit There!’ published by Simon & Schuster. Raised by a Shaman in New York City, Biet signed to Sony Records at the age of 19 as a singer/songwriter. Diving into a Rock & Roll lifestyle, Biet became a high profile DJ in the fashion and art scene in Manhattan. However, following a string of life changing events, including the sudden loss of her daughter, Biet turned to her lifetime study of meditation and launched the Guided By Biet event series. The meditation experience reached a contemporary audience in cultural spaces, including museums, hotels, and fashion shows. These groundbreaking events were scored by her own music and were the first time meditation was mixed with pop culture, creating the revolutionary new trend. Featured in Vogue, Forbes, ELLE, and TIME magazine, and as the resident meditation guru at The Sundance Film Festival, 1 Hotels, MoMA, and SoulCycle, Biet advises spiritual best practices for hotels and brands. Biet is best known for modernizing the spiritual path and has been called the "Meditation Guru for the next generation.” I had the lovely opportunity to connect with Biet at a gathering last year. We talk about the following and so much more! ✅ What “spirituality” means to her ✅ How her childhood shaped the way she saw the world, and in particular how her relationship with her father shaped her. ✅ Why finding a purpose larger than yourself is so important ✅ What it means to come back from difficult moments, and how can one deal with adversity? ✅ What attracted her to this space and what she thinks about modern spirituality ✅ What the “Guided By Biet” event series is - and why breakthwork is so important? If you'd like to check out my new YouTube channel where I talk about some of the highlights I've learned about intuition, intention and personal development, you can subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCEt1RNc-eummCqiPC6-AEQ If you’d like to join the waitlist for my next coaching program, sign up HERE: https://www.yasmeenturayhi.com/gateways-to-awakening/ Please tag us and tell us what you loved! You can follow @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram or Facebook if you’d like to stay connected.

On today’s episode, I speak with Biet, who is the world-renowned meditation leader dubbed the “David Bowie of Meditation”. As a musician, Biet weaves the world of pop culture and spirituality, teaching practical applications of ancient spiritual wisdom. The teachings are featured in Biet’s best selling book, ‘Don’t Just Sit There!’ published by Simon & Schuster. Raised by a Shaman in New York City, Biet signed to Sony Records at the age of 19 as a singer/songwriter. Diving into a Rock & Roll lifestyle, Biet became a high profile DJ in the fashion and art scene in Manhattan. However, following a string of life changing events, including the sudden loss of her daughter, Biet turned to her lifetime study of meditation and launched the Guided By Biet event series. The meditation experience reached a contemporary audience in cultural spaces, including museums, hotels, and fashion shows. These groundbreaking events were scored by her own music and were the first time meditation was mixed with pop culture, creating the revolutionary new trend. Featured in Vogue, Forbes, ELLE, and TIME magazine, and as the resident meditation guru at The Sundance Film Festival, 1 Hotels, MoMA, and SoulCycle, Biet advises spiritual best practices for hotels and brands. Biet is best known for modernizing the spiritual path and has been called the "Meditation Guru for the next generation.” I had the lovely opportunity to connect with Biet at a gathering last year. We talk about the following and so much more! ✅ What “spirituality” means to her ✅ How her childhood shaped the way she saw the world, and in particular how her relationship with her father shaped her. ✅ Why finding a purpose larger than yourself is so important ✅ What it means to come back from difficult moments, and how can one deal with adversity? ✅ What attracted her to this space and what she thinks about modern spirituality ✅ What the “Guided By Biet” event series is - and why breakthwork is so important? If you'd like to check out my new YouTube channel where I talk about some of the highlights I've learned about intuition, intention and personal development, you can subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCEt1RNc-eummCqiPC6-AEQ If you’d like to join the waitlist for my next coaching program, sign up HERE: https://www.yasmeenturayhi.com/gateways-to-awakening/ Please tag us and tell us what you loved! You can follow @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram or Facebook if you’d like to stay connected.

On this episode of Headliners, Greg sits down with ALMA MATER to talk about their new single FADING MOON.Oregon folk rock duo, Alma Mater, comprised of veterans of the Los Angeles and Oregon music scene, Dirk Sullivan and Andrew Paul Woodworth. The pair teamed up with producer Gregg Williams (Sheryl Crow, The Dandy Warhols, Blitzen Trapper, Emmylou Harris) to craft the poignant orchestral folk pop tune.Andrew confides, “I was never afraid of dying until I had a child. Fading Moon, on the surface, seems like a love letter to my two baby boys. But, in reality, it's a means to comfort myself from my overwhelming fear of leaving them behind when I die. When pure and intense love is experienced, there is a level of pain associated with it. I've never been more happy, but I've never been more scared. So this seemingly sweet, folky ditty is really a pretty dark, anxious proclamation.”Musically, the hypnotic guitar riff of “Fading Moon” was written when Dirk was in hospice care, visiting his sick mother. Performing for her brought her joy and “Fading Moon” also represents the magic and healing nature of music.Combined, Alma Mater have spent two decades recording and touring in various projects. Sullivan was signed to Interscope Records with his band Love On Ice and Woodworth fronted Elephant Ride, signed to Sony Records.Anxious for some musical therapy during the pandemic, the two started meeting in Woodworth's garage. Sullivan was enthralled with an alternate tuning on his guitar and found himself writing songs at a blistering clip, totally inspired by this fresh reverence for his instrument. He found the perfect partner in Woodworth, who could add pathos and melody to his already provocative landscapes. Sullivan was wrestling with a recent divorce and with the slow demise of his mother. By contrast, Woodworth was about to welcome his first child. They found a kinship in the intensity of their disparate stories. Somehow those contrasting life experiences brought out something completely raw and beautiful and melancholic and utterly explosive in their writing.CONNECT WITH ALMA MATERInstagram SUPPORT THIS SHOW

Emission présentée par Matthieu. Cette saison Matthieu va explorer le catalogue de 40 labels discographiques de légende. Dans chaque émission, il reviendra chronologiquement sur quelques sorties majeures et sur l'impact de ces labels dans l'essor de notre esthétique préférée : le Metal (sous toutes ses formes). Il y aura des gros (Universal, Geffen Records, EMI Records), des petits (Peaceville Records, Candlelight Records, Scarlet Records), des français (Osmose Productions, Holy Records, Listenable records), des niches spécialisées (Relapse Records, Earache Records, Shrapnel Records), des incontournables (Nuclear Blast, Metal Blade Records, Roadrunner Records). Bref, des émissions totalement passionnantes ! Vingt-cinquième épisode consacré à Sony Records diffusée le 2 mars 2023 sur Radio Metal.

Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award winning lyricist, director, writer, and conceiver, Scott Wittman co-wrote the lyrics for the hit musical Hairspray (Tony, Grammy, Olivier Award winner) with creative partner Marc Shaiman. Wittman also served as an executive producer on the hit film starring John Travolta.  Scott was nominated for a Golden Globe, Grammy, and two Emmy Awards for the original songs on NBC's musical drama Smash. While working on the show, he co-wrote songs for Jennifer Hudson, Uma Thurman, Bernadette Peters, and Liza Minnelli. Shaiman and Wittman's original score for the Marilyn Monroe musical Bombshell was released by Sony Records.  Scott & Marc's Broadway writing credits include Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, which Scott also directed, Catch Me If You Can (Tony nom. for Best Musical), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Broadway and the West End.  Scott has created and directed two Broadway shows, three studio recordings, and three sold-out Carnegie Hall concerts for Patti LuPone. He has created solo shows for Christine Ebersole and Nathan Lane, as well as writing for Bette Midler's 2015 Divine Intervention World Tour. Off-Broadway, he conceived and directed Jukebox Jackie starring Justin Vivian Bond, Cole Escola, and Bridget Everett at La Mama., and Bridget Everett's Rockbottom at the Public Theatre. His notorious and legendary Downtown shows are in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York Marc and Scott also wrote the score to Disney's Mary Poppins Returns starring Emily Blunt, Lin Manuel Miranda, and Meryl Streep. Directed by Rob Marshall. Their song, “The Place Were Lost Things Go” was nominated for an Oscar. He recently joined the Marvel Universe with his song cowritten with Marc for “Rodgers:The Musical for “Hawkeye”. They have written a new musical version of “Some Like It Hot” to premiere on Broadway in the fall of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode # 29 we get to talk to Knxtti from CoinGod TV who is an art dealer and consultant for the likes of Sony Records, Nipsey Hussle (RIP), Kid Eight and more. We cover aspects of the art world and NFTs basically the new digital art, and of course I give Knxtti some gems on the Rare Coin market. Hope you all enjoy! https://linktr.ee/CoinGODTV?fbclid=PAAaaROE2t9UtAUv2HsJSdbRTQxiVq18wUS7GVhmpCQnEkEEvAEv8vP0sBn_ghttps://vegascoindealer.com/Support the show

Tonight I am on the couch with Keisha Jackson, the daughter of the sassy, legendary BOSS lady, Millie Jackson. I remember my parents playing Ms. Millie Jackson's albums and how defying her album covers were. When I learned that Keisha too is a singer and a BOSS, I had to talk to her. You know how they say, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree? Well, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Keisha Jackson is a BOSS lady like her mama. Keisha began singing professionally at age 15 as a background vocalist for her mother. She went on to record two albums with Sony Records and has contributed vocals on recordings with iconic artists like Aretha Franklin, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Kaiser Chiefs, Erasure, Da Brat and others. She has toured with rap music icons Outkast, Erykah Badu, Angie Stone, George Clinton, Faith Evans, Raphael Saadiq, Yacht Rock Revue (current), and more. My biggest pull to Keisha is her love for mental health and wellness. She's also a certified life coach and a well-respected industry vocal coach. In her role as a vocal coach, she is counseling her clients and supporting their mental health journey, though she may not know it ;) She continues to manage her vocal coaching agency, One Voice Entertainment which she conceived in 2001. Join us on the couch as she shares her story and drops MANY gems. Here's her website: https://keishajackson.com/ Follow her on IG = @KeishaJackson ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brainlove/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brainlove/support

Apostle Veryl Howard founder of Faith Management & Talent Casting is recognized as one of the most successful managers and promoters in the world of Christian and Gospel music. Recently, she embarked on her modeling career as well modeling in Paris, France & Milan Italy Fashion week. In the entertainment industry, she recently awarded the “Spin Award” for her Humanitarian acts, “E One Record Manager of the Year Award”, “Glitz Girl Power Award” along with actress Lisa Raye and other actors. She also received the “Shout the Alarm Award” by Preach the Word Worldwide TV Network and a Gospel Image Award by Urban Café TV. She was recently an Inductee in the Women Song Writer Hall of Fame Award. She has been the ear to so many artists as they create songs and asked her opinion. Writing sessions are a part of her assignment with the artist she works with. She is also the author of many books where her most recent books are, “A General Becomes a Legend” with Spencer Taylor Jr. which went number (1) on the Amazon Gospel Music list “Girl Get Up & Win” which also went number (1) Best Seller and “God Is My Ticket Out the Ghetto”, In addition to writing books, she writes for several Christian magazines including “Devine Glory/I AM Gospel Radio” in which she is the spiritual advisor. She serves as a spokesperson for "Preach the Word World-Wide TV Network" and is affiliated with several networks in addition to casting guest for many radio stations. As casting director for “Dem Gibson's Films” she loves discovering talent. She also host a Radio/TV Show called “Global Warriors on the Frontline” on “Faith Star Radio”. In addition to her entertainment work, she teaches and is the Dean of the Music, TV & Film department at HBIU University. She has been a care giver for her mom whom she loved so much and considered it her assignment from God. Though her mom recently passed, she is now an advocate for seniors and caregivers. Most importantly she is a humble servant of God who wants to see God's people equipped and freed. God has given her favor over the years with clients such as; Film producers Howard and Christel Gibson of “Dem Gibson Films, Joshua Coates, Tyler Perry, TV One Producer Phil Thornton, Film Producers Bree & Chuck West of Octet Productions, Film & TV Producer aka artist Pastor Deitrick Haddon, Film Producer/President of Tyscot Records Pastor Bryant Scott who along with Sony Records gave her a break in the music industry. Her clients over the years have included; Titus Showers, Keke Sheard, Kelonte Gavin, David & Tamela Mann of “The Browns, Todd Dulaney, Bryan Poppin, Tim Bowman, Ruth La' Ontra, Pastor Wess Morgan, Shekinah Glory Choir, Rapper FLO RIDA, JJ Hairston, Marvin Winans Jr., Cee Cee Winans, Kirk Franklin, Brian Courtney Wilson, Vashawn Mitchell, Bishop TD Jakes, Sunday's Best Winners” LeAndria Johnson, Geoffrey Golden, Joshua Rogers, Latice Crawford, Stellar Winners JJ Hairston, Tiff Joy and Bri Babenaux to name a few. She has a heart for Caribbean artist and has worked with artist Sherwin Gardner, DJ Nicholas, Last Call who was Number 1 on Billboards for over 30 weeks and Papa San. Her love for the Caribbean sound keeps her interested in their unique deliverance. Her resume includes over 10 National plays including Madea's Family. She also did Some Accomplishments: *Holla Back Awards *Holy Hip Hop Awards * Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee * Recurring Role on "Double Cross" TV Show * Lead Role in Christmas Special The Weslyn Christmas Story to release Dec. 2022 * Manager to National Recording Artist * Radio Announcer on Faith Star Radio BDS/Neilson Internet/TV Host Global Warriors * Casting Director for Dem Gibson Films "Double Cross" also role as Madam for sex trapped girls * Casting Director "The Good Fight of Faith" * Producer/Manager/Casting with But Deliver Us From Evil with Joshua Coates * Casting Director Xfinity/Comcast Religious Shows * Casting work with Deitrick Haddon Shows * Spokes Person for Preach the Word Worldwide TV Network * Locational/Actress/PR Octect Film * Life Coach/Ordained Chaplain * Promotions/PR Tyler Perry's Plays *Promotions/PR Bishop Jakes Plays/Books * Promotions/Marketing Tyscot Record/Warner * Promotions/Marketing A & P Records *Prayer Warrior *Apostle of Matthew 6:33 Global Min. *Servant of God *Author of (5) Books, Amazon #1 Now Inspirational Book " A General Becomes a Legend *Teach & Deam of Music/TV/Film Dep. @ HBIU University

Apostle Veryl Howard founder of Faith Management & Talent Casting is recognized as one of the most successful managers and promoters in the world of Christian and Gospel music. Recently, she embarked on her modeling career as well modeling in Paris, France & Milan Italy Fashion week. In the entertainment industry, she recently awarded the “Spin Award” for her Humanitarian acts, “E One Record Manager of the Year Award”, “Glitz Girl Power Award” along with actress Lisa Raye and other actors. She also received the “Shout the Alarm Award” by Preach the Word Worldwide TV Network and a Gospel Image Award by Urban Café TV. She was recently an Inductee in the Women Song Writer Hall of Fame Award. She has been the ear to so many artists as they create songs and asked her opinion. Writing sessions are a part of her assignment with the artist she works with. She is also the author of many books where her most recent books are, “A General Becomes a Legend” with Spencer Taylor Jr. which went number (1) on the Amazon Gospel Music list “Girl Get Up & Win” which also went number (1) Best Seller and “God Is My Ticket Out the Ghetto”, In addition to writing books, she writes for several Christian magazines including “Devine Glory/I AM Gospel Radio” in which she is the spiritual advisor. She serves as a spokesperson for "Preach the Word World-Wide TV Network" and is affiliated with several networks in addition to casting guest for many radio stations. As casting director for “Dem Gibson's Films” she loves discovering talent. She also host a Radio/TV Show called “Global Warriors on the Frontline” on “Faith Star Radio”. In addition to her entertainment work, she teaches and is the Dean of the Music, TV & Film department at HBIU University. She has been a care giver for her mom whom she loved so much and considered it her assignment from God. Though her mom recently passed, she is now an advocate for seniors and caregivers. Most importantly she is a humble servant of God who wants to see God's people equipped and freed. God has given her favor over the years with clients such as; Film producers Howard and Christel Gibson of “Dem Gibson Films, Joshua Coates, Tyler Perry, TV One Producer Phil Thornton, Film Producers Bree & Chuck West of Octet Productions, Film & TV Producer aka artist Pastor Deitrick Haddon, Film Producer/President of Tyscot Records Pastor Bryant Scott who along with Sony Records gave her a break in the music industry. Her clients over the years have included; Titus Showers, Keke Sheard, Kelonte Gavin, David & Tamela Mann of “The Browns, Todd Dulaney, Bryan Poppin, Tim Bowman, Ruth La' Ontra, Pastor Wess Morgan, Shekinah Glory Choir, Rapper FLO RIDA, JJ Hairston, Marvin Winans Jr., Cee Cee Winans, Kirk Franklin, Brian Courtney Wilson, Vashawn Mitchell, Bishop TD Jakes, Sunday's Best Winners” LeAndria Johnson, Geoffrey Golden, Joshua Rogers, Latice Crawford, Stellar Winners JJ Hairston, Tiff Joy and Bri Babenaux to name a few. She has a heart for Caribbean artist and has worked with artist Sherwin Gardner, DJ Nicholas, Last Call who was Number 1 on Billboards for over 30 weeks and Papa San. Her love for the Caribbean sound keeps her interested in their unique deliverance. Her resume includes over 10 National plays including Madea's Family. She also did Some Accomplishments: *Holla Back Awards *Holy Hip Hop Awards * Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee * Recurring Role on "Double Cross" TV Show * Lead Role in Christmas Special The Weslyn Christmas Story to release Dec. 2022 * Manager to National Recording Artist * Radio Announcer on Faith Star Radio BDS/Neilson Internet/TV Host Global Warriors * Casting Director for Dem Gibson Films "Double Cross" also role as Madam for sex trapped girls * Casting Director "The Good Fight of Faith" * Producer/Manager/Casting with But Deliver Us From Evil with Joshua Coates * Casting Director Xfinity/Comcast Religious Shows * Casting work with Deitrick Haddon Shows * Spokes Person for Preach the Word Worldwide TV Network * Locational/Actress/PR Octect Film * Life Coach/Ordained Chaplain * Promotions/PR Tyler Perry's Plays *Promotions/PR Bishop Jakes Plays/Books * Promotions/Marketing Tyscot Record/Warner * Promotions/Marketing A & P Records *Prayer Warrior *Apostle of Matthew 6:33 Global Min. *Servant of God *Author of (5) Books, Amazon #1 Now Inspirational Book " A General Becomes a Legend *Teach & Deam of Music/TV/Film Dep. @ HBIU University

Apostle Veryl Howard founder of Faith Management & Talent Casting is recognized as one of the most successful managers and promoters in the world of Christian and Gospel music. Recently, she embarked on her modeling career as well modeling in Paris, France & Milan Italy Fashion week. In the entertainment industry, she recently awarded the “Spin Award” for her Humanitarian acts, “E One Record Manager of the Year Award”, “Glitz Girl Power Award” along with actress Lisa Raye and other actors. She also received the “Shout the Alarm Award” by Preach the Word Worldwide TV Network and a Gospel Image Award by Urban Café TV. She was recently an Inductee in the Women Song Writer Hall of Fame Award. She has been the ear to so many artists as they create songs and asked her opinion. Writing sessions are a part of her assignment with the artist she works with. She is also the author of many books where her most recent books are, “A General Becomes a Legend” with Spencer Taylor Jr. which went number (1) on the Amazon Gospel Music list “Girl Get Up & Win” which also went number (1) Best Seller and “God Is My Ticket Out the Ghetto”, In addition to writing books, she writes for several Christian magazines including “Devine Glory/I AM Gospel Radio” in which she is the spiritual advisor. She serves as a spokesperson for "Preach the Word World-Wide TV Network" and is affiliated with several networks in addition to casting guest for many radio stations. As casting director for “Dem Gibson's Films” she loves discovering talent. She also host a Radio/TV Show called “Global Warriors on the Frontline” on “Faith Star Radio”. In addition to her entertainment work, she teaches and is the Dean of the Music, TV & Film department at HBIU University. She has been a care giver for her mom whom she loved so much and considered it her assignment from God. Though her mom recently passed, she is now an advocate for seniors and caregivers. Most importantly she is a humble servant of God who wants to see God's people equipped and freed. God has given her favor over the years with clients such as; Film producers Howard and Christel Gibson of “Dem Gibson Films, Joshua Coates, Tyler Perry, TV One Producer Phil Thornton, Film Producers Bree & Chuck West of Octet Productions, Film & TV Producer aka artist Pastor Deitrick Haddon, Film Producer/President of Tyscot Records Pastor Bryant Scott who along with Sony Records gave her a break in the music industry. Her clients over the years have included; Titus Showers, Keke Sheard, Kelonte Gavin, David & Tamela Mann of “The Browns, Todd Dulaney, Bryan Poppin, Tim Bowman, Ruth La' Ontra, Pastor Wess Morgan, Shekinah Glory Choir, Rapper FLO RIDA, JJ Hairston, Marvin Winans Jr., Cee Cee Winans, Kirk Franklin, Brian Courtney Wilson, Vashawn Mitchell, Bishop TD Jakes, Sunday's Best Winners” LeAndria Johnson, Geoffrey Golden, Joshua Rogers, Latice Crawford, Stellar Winners JJ Hairston, Tiff Joy and Bri Babenaux to name a few. She has a heart for Caribbean artist and has worked with artist Sherwin Gardner, DJ Nicholas, Last Call who was Number 1 on Billboards for over 30 weeks and Papa San. Her love for the Caribbean sound keeps her interested in their unique deliverance.Her resume includes over 10 National plays including Madea's Family. She also didSome Accomplishments:*Holla Back Awards*Holy Hip Hop Awards* Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee* Recurring Role on "Double Cross" TV Show* Lead Role in Christmas Special The Weslyn Christmas Story to release Dec. 2022* Manager to National Recording Artist* Radio Announcer on Faith Star Radio BDS/Neilson Internet/TV Host Global Warriors* Casting Director for Dem Gibson Films "Double Cross" also role as Madam for sex trapped girls* Casting Director "The Good Fight of Faith"* Producer/Manager/Casting with But Deliver Us From Evil with Joshua Coates* Casting Director Xfinity/Comcast Religious Shows* Casting work with Deitrick Haddon Shows* Spokes Person for Preach the Word Worldwide TV Network* Locational/Actress/PR Octect Film* Life Coach/Ordained Chaplain* Promotions/PR Tyler Perry's Plays*Promotions/PR Bishop Jakes Plays/Books* Promotions/Marketing Tyscot Record/Warner* Promotions/Marketing A & P Records*Prayer Warrior*Apostle of Matthew 6:33 Global Min.*Servant of God*Author of (5) Books, Amazon #1 Now Inspirational Book " A General Becomes a Legend*Teach & Deam of Music/TV/Film Dep. @ HBIU University

We welcome the beautiful and amazing Linda Septien who is truly one of the best voice instructors in the world. She is the CEO and Founder of Septien Entertainment Group in Addison, Tx.She has over 35+ years of experience, whose success is measured by the number of successful pop icons she has prepared, trained and helped launch into thriving careers. Named on the cover of the Dallas Observer as the “Kingpin of Pop Talent, Linda is the forefront authority on all phases of launching an artist's career including vocal technique, vocal disorders, vocal production, stage presence, vocal branding and viral marketing for all ages of artists. With over 17,287 students to her legacy, including branded icons Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Kacey Musgraves, Kidz Bop, Ryan Cabrera, Leon Bridges and Jessica Simpson, among other “cash producing” artists, Linda prides herself on her ability to recognize talent & create an effective development strategy to launch a branded long term career artist.Linda was born and raised in Louisiana by a family of musicians and her now 96 year old mother who still performs Ragtime. She has a nephew who is in a band called Midlake that is signed on the Tupac Label. Both her sons Remington and Huntington are musicians as well. Linda tells us what it means to be an opera singer and that they hire you by your voice. She travelled all throughout Italy and Croatia and became a DIVA! Thinking she was all that in her late 20's she returned to Nashville and decided to record a commercial pop album, only to be told by the producer that she was absolutely terrible. He told her to become a Diesel Sniffer "GROUPIE" to learn what it truly takes. She toured with N'Sync for a while, Rolling Stones and anyone she could find - she started studying all the artists in detail and she wrote books on why the audience looked at these Stars and what caused that phenomenon. While she studied all these people she realized that this was not her at all and decided to teach and give all her knowledge to others instead. She tells us about The "IT" factor and how things change in music and gives us the example of Dance Monkey who put an effect on her voice and it became the Number 1 song worldwide for an entire year. Linda made her home in Dallas because her ex husband Rafael Septien, who she met in college was signed with the Dallas Cowboys. They were together for 15 years. She started teaching out of her home and then opened a small studio. Jessica Simpson was one of her first students whose Dad brought her to Linda because Jessica was the only one that didn't make the Mickey Mouse Club audition. At the time Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z and Britney Spears had all made it. We learn all about Jessica's start in the Christian Music Industry and why the Christian audience didn't accept her. We hear about a mishap that happened to her during her opening performance for Ricky Martin in Madison Square Garden. Working with Colombia and Sony Records made Linda really well known and she got Beyonce and everyone that Sony was using back then. What really put her on the map was Daniel Coile who wrote the New York Bestseller TALENT CODE, who was at her studio for 6 weeks to study how she creates and teaches these amazing artists. They were on Nightline and PR took over and because her story was the most interesting they got the most PR and attention. Everyone needs to read the book. Linda says that if her students don't have the work ethic there is not much she can do. She can tell them everything she knows but ultimately they still have to do all the work. She tells us about a studentthat was the most talented she has ever had, who refused to do the extra work and she tore up her contract and stopped working with her. Linda talks about Matthew McConaughey book GREEN LIGHTS and that everyone needs to listen to it on audible and it will make you successful. In today's world you have to have personality to go along with your musical talent and that the ones that are most successful are the ones that do not care about what others think. That is what it takes. Linda has sang the National Anthem over 1000 times at Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars games to mention a few. stay tuned to Part 2 where we talk about The other side of Fame, the Metaverse, NFT's, Demi Lavato etc ..................

Musician, publicist and music director, Ivan Bodley joins the show to talk about working with Gene Simmons from KISS, Ozzy Osbourne, Wynonna Judd and others, working for Sony Records as a publicist, performing with Rock and Rock Hall of Famers, his motivation for fame, why he decided to seek a career in music. All that and more. Enjoy and FROWN LESS. thehodgepodgeproductions@gmail.com instagram.com/iammrdylanhodge Get Dan-O's Seasoning here: danosseasoning.com Promo Code: HodgePodge Get Raze Energy here: reppsports.com Promo Code: HPP1000 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dylan-hodge/support

Almost 20 years ago I took my first trip to Africa. South Africa blew my mind. It dispelled the myths I had been taught and opened my mind in some profound ways. I will forever encourage Black Women to travel and explore the places that embrace the fullness of ourselves. Enjoy my adventure and I hope it inspires you to plan your next. Peace and Love, Monica Wisdom, Host

Spiritual Teacher and Best-Selling Author, Biet Simkin, shares her own love journey. How to catch your own BS, how to bravely break your own patterns, and the essential ingredient for true partnership - which has nothing to do with your partner. Brought to you by La Vette - an Intentional Dating platform for self-aware singles. Apply now and try your first month free: https://portal.lavette.love/ About Biet: Biet is the world-renowned Spiritual Teacher and Best-Selling Author, dubbed the “David Bowie of Meditation.” As a musician, Biet weaves the world of pop culture and spirituality, teaching practical applications of ancient spiritual wisdom. Raised by a Shaman in New York City, Biet signed to Sony Records at the age of 19 as a singer/songwriter. Diving into a Rock & Roll lifestyle, Biet became a high profile DJ in the fashion and art scene in Manhattan. However, following a string of life changing events, including the sudden loss of her daughter, Biet turned to her lifetime study of meditation and launched the Guided By Biet event series. The meditation experience reached a contemporary audience in cultural spaces, including museums, hotels, and fashion shows. These groundbreaking events were scored by her own music and were the first time meditation was mixed with pop culture, creating the revolutionary new trend. Featured in Vogue, Forbes, ELLE, and TIME magazine, and as the resident meditation guru at The Sundance Film Festival, 1 Hotels, MoMA, and SoulCycle, Biet advises spiritual best practices for hotels and brands. Biet is best known for modernizing the spiritual path and has been called the "Meditation Guru for the next generation.” Get her best-selling book, “Don't Just Sit There!” here: https://www.bietsimkin.com/copy-of-about-1

Meet Jyl Wylde from the musical duo The Pretty Wild, which recently signed with Sony Records and released its debut single. In this episode, we talk with Jyl Wylde about what it takes to make it in the music industry. Welcome to the show inside a sauna, hosted by Andrei Jikh and Jen Kramer. As the temperature rises, the conversation heats up! Add us on Instagram: The Pretty Wild: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheprettywild Jen Kramer: https://www.instagram.com/jenkramermagic Andrei Jikh: https://www.instagram.com/andreijikh Don't Sweat It: https://www.instagram.com/dontsweatitclips Subscribe to us on YouTube: Andrei Jikh: https://www.youtube.com/AndreiJikh Jen Kramer: https://www.youtube.com/JenKramerMagic #podcast #finance #music #musician #sauna

In late 2012/early 2013, Tate Stevens embarked on a journey with a reality TV show called X Factor. A journey that would change his life for the good, while presenting some of the toughest challenges in his life. Tate won that singing competition, which rewarded him a $5 Million recording contract with Sony Records. What most don't know is what followed after reaching that level of success. Tate dives into his story that covers his entire musical career and some interesting stories from his time on X Factor. Tate also sets the record straight after some statements made by Travis Marvin in Episode 11, that some might view as controversial. Although we discuss much of his professional career, Tate opens up in vulnerability to share the physical/mental impact of all the highs and lows. My former co-worker and KBEQ FM - Q104 Kansas City radio personality, Jillian Gregg joins me in studio as a special co-host. As always, it's my goal to understand my guest on a more personal level by getting beneath the surface to learn of Tate's journey professionally and personally. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paparonpodcast/support

This week Joe is featuring Vocalist Billie Holiday and Saxophonist Lester Young from a 2002 Sony Records compilation release titled “A Musical Romance".

Ayant appris à devenir DJ sur vinyle à l'âge de 17 ans, London s'est rapidement lancé dans la production de remix pour des artistes signés chez Sony Records & Universal Records.   Londres a joué dans des salles à Londres, Amsterdam, France, Bahreïn, Ibiza, Barcelone, Italie, Suisse, Dubaï et des salles à travers le Royaume-Uni, y compris Ministry of Sound. Elle a joué aux côtés de DJ tels que Alan Fitzpatrick, Seth Troxler, Carl Cox, Dennis Ferrer, Maya Jane Coles, Roger Sanchez, Shapeshifters et est résidente du Soho Garden, Soho House Group, Amazonico London & Dubai & The Arts Club au Royaume-Uni et en Europe.   Elle a joué pour des marques telles que Burberry, Coca Cola, Porsche, LVMH Group, Fashion Week et a des résidences à Londres et à Dubaï.   Son dernier morceau « Object Constancy » sortira sur le label de Yousef, Circus Records en 2022. Elle présente sa propre émission de radio en direct sur la station de musique de danse électronique n ° 1   de Londres, Flex FM.    

Ilana Lorriane used to work for Sony Records, she curated successful tribute events for Michael Jackson on the MTV EMA's, for Amy Winehouse and Prince; Kimbereley Kris wrote 'She's brought together seasoned and fresh musicians from around the world at Sessions58 and Tea n' Jam, including performances by Eartha Kitt, Beverley Knight, Jessie J, Roachford and Nneka. She's been a Guardian of Bespoke, Historic Homes; a Promoter of Iconic, Global Music Careers; a Curator of the Fairytale in Hampstead Heath during Lockdown Times, and now she is back to make yet another dream a reality.  Ilana's music is hauntingly beautiful. It stirs the soul, the mind, and plucks ever so gently at the heartstrings. Her transformative lyrics and soulful voice awaken the senses, provide hope and evoke courage. Harmon Audio and the British Arts Council have recognised her as an authentic guiding light as her work, her support, her guidance - has touched so many over the years. Ilana is more than a producer, a promoter, a songwriter, a vocalist and an artist. She's a curator of dreams, a magical creator of communities an architect of making anything possible!' This Is a true story about a public outdoor space became a wonderland, overlooking the lake in HampsteadHeath, for each passerby to find the freedom to escape the fear, isolation, loneliness and disconnect that occurred during lockdown. Strangers and locals alike stumbled upon lit trees, crystals and angelic music where each note  Ilana Lorraine sang hit the water creating a truly harmonic enchanting space both Ilana and then new friend Freya created for passersby to feel at home and sit together to play - connect and heal through music, circus skills, yoga and breath and more. This chapter of how art lifts humans through a pandemic features as a full chapter in Hunter Davis lasted book (Author/biographer of The Beatles Official Biography) … so of course, the story now lives on Happily ever after. It's a true story about two girls who met passersby whilst doing what they love with Ilana's music and performance, Fraya's circus skills and therapies and many other creatives later joined offering Yoga, meditations Tom with his telescope and tales of adventures and many became the tribe of light, all to celebrate life in lockdown….The chapters called ‘Hippies on the Heath'  Links below  Book  The Heath - Hunter Davis  https://tinyurl.com/4t9spusu Being Ilana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6NfosABwzM Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ilanalorraine

Big Daddy Dave talks with Mississippi native Adam Doleac in this episode. They talk about his music, the college sports he played including a trip to the College Baseball World Series! Learn more about him and his debut EP with SONY Records and hear a couple of his latest tracks

Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:48 - A Tape Op At Manor Studios02:25 - A Typical Day At The Manor03:45 - The Engineers And The Bands06:01 - Tape Editing07:56 - Switching To Digital09:18 - From House Engineer To Freelance09:42 - Hugh Padgham and Steve Lillywhite12:24 - Early Sampling13:03 - Using An SSL Desk17:45 - Scritti Politti Cupid and Psyche18:25 - Synchronising MIDI and Tape22:24 - Getting The Scritti Sound23:48 - Working With UB4028:01 - The Age Of Chance 28:15 - From Tape To Digital To HD Recording29:09 - Working With Slave Reels30:48 - The Change To Digital Tape31:58 - Preferred Recording Medium33:02 - Engineering Apollo 44034:31 - Recording A Jazz Quartet35:59 - Using Logic and Plug-insHoward Gray BiogHoward started out in the early 80s as a teenage razor-sharp tape operator at The Manor - Virgin Records' quintessential getting it together in the country recording facility, before graduating to house engineer at one of the first Solid State Logic console equipped studios, west London's legendary Townhouse. Sessions there included Kate Bush, Phil Collins, XTC, OMD, PIL, The Stranglers, Japan, Rip Rig & Panic, Van Morrison and ABC. He worked on countless classic 80's records with producers like Mick Glossop, John Leckie, Hugh Padgham, Steve Lillywhite, Adrian Sherwood and Trevor Horn, engineering albums such as Simple Minds' Sparkle in the Rain, and the paradigm shifting Cupid & Psyche for Scritti Politti.His first production credits with UB40 (Red Red Wine) led to more, including The Cure, Terence Trent D'Arby, Danny Wilson, Manic Street Preachers, Age Of Chance, Screaming Blue Messiahs, Pete Wylie, Tom Jones and Art Brut - at the controls in seminal London studios Air, Trident, Roundhouse, Sarm, Metropolis, Eden, Strongroom, as well as New York, Paris, Tokyo, Munich, Oslo, Baltimore and more.Witness to the dawn of digital and early adopter of the Sequential Circuits Studio 440, the possibilities of sampling led Howard in the early 90s to form dance/rock/dub combo Apollo 440, prolific producers and remixers of, amongst others, U2, Scritti and Shabba Ranks, Jean-Michel Jarre, James, Hotei, Puretone and Jeff Beck from their Camden Town ‘Apollo Control' base. The group delivered three albums for Sony Records, numerous top 40 singles, including international hit Stop The Rock, film themes Lost in Space and Charlie's Angels. He still regularly directs their live performance/Dub sound system at European festivals from FOH. Mixer of The Anfield Rap, co-writer and producer of Pass and Move (it's the Liverpool Groove), and now nearing 500 credits on Discogs. His recent projects include Jazz LPs and Baroque Opera.James Gardner BiogJames Gardner is a composer, synthesizer programmer, researcher, and broadcaster based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland). Born in Liverpool, James played and programmed synthesizers in London during the 1980s, and in 1990 co-founded the band/remix team Apollo 440. Following encouragement from Michael Finnissy, he left the group in 1993 to concentrate on notated composition. Moving to Aotearoa/New Zealand in 1994, he established the contemporary music ensemble 175 East, which he directed until 2010.As well as composing, he has written and presented many programmes for RNZ Concert including features on Frank Zappa, Morton Feldman, John Barry's James Bond soundtracks, and These Hopeful Machines – a six-part series on electronic music. https://www.rnz.co.nz/concert/programmes/hopefulmachinesAs a teacher, Gardner has lectured on music and music technology at the University of Auckland, Unitec Institute of Technology and the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, where he is an Adjunct Senior Fellow. His primary research topic is the synthesizer company EMS, and the electronic music studio of Peter Zinovieff.Website: https://www.gardnercomposer.com/Twitter: @JEGcomposer

Today I'm honored to have an incredibly talented and well known digital artist join the show. Starting his creative journey in 2007, this graphic and motion designer made a name for himself prior to even entering the NFT Space. He has worked on cover art for well know labels including Atlantic Records, Def Jam, Sony Records, UMG & more. His work fuses street culture & humor with brash saturated colors, and truly captures the viewer. His Web3 journey is already off to a hot start through the development and creation of his now well known EVOL character. With over 250 ETH in primary sales alone, his Web2 identity has already had a very successful evolution onto the blockchain. It is my honor to share the stage with the one, and only, legendary KidEight!!!

EP. 66 opens up with BEE telling everyone what's been up since the last episode before Christmas

Ron is a classically trained violinist turned guitar player and singer-songwriter born in Connecticut. At the young age of 10, Ron joined his first orchestra and chamber groups where he got a good foundation by playing Bach, Beethoven, Vivaldi, and more which have informed his writing style. At 16, Ron started playing acoustic sets at coffee shops and soon formed the band, Material Force. The band released two full albums of original songs, the second produced by Percy Hill drummer, Aaron Katz in a barn in beautiful New Hampshire. In 2008, Ron moved to Nashville where he studied guitar with Stan Lassiter and continued to play, write songs, and learn the business of music while working at Sony Records. In 2010, Ron continued on to Los Angeles where writing beautiful songs and sharing them at a weekly residence in Hollywood and meeting many interesting and talented friends. When the pandemic hit, the album “Goodness Will Come” has taken on an even more important goal of Ron's music: to lift people up through music to feel and be their highest selves. “Gratitude”, an album of songs that encourage thoughts of gratitude is due out in May 2021 and another album called “A Good Life” is now in production for late summer/fall 2021. Watch this live show on our Youtube Page: https://youtu.be/qetIqvusz54 Listen to Ron on Spotify and Apple Music at Ron Brodie. Connect on Facebook at Ron Brodie and on Instagram @ronbrodiemusic Miracle Morning Series Episode #1 Co-Host Bobby Kountz - the One-Day-at-a-Time guy, author of The Someday Solution, speaker, sobriety scholar, and inspirationalist at https://www.bobbykountz.com/ Connect with Host and Gratitude Conductor Chris Palmore at https://www.gratitudespace.com/ and Check out his new book, "Dear Gratitude: An Anthology." https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Gratitude-Anthology-Chris-Palmore/dp/173613020X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gratitudespace/message

Adelaide based singer and harp player Snooks La Vie acquired his moniker from a friend and music colleague which started out as just a bit of fun and stuck amongst his peers for being known as an avid fan of New Orleans musician ‘Snooks Eaglin'. Snooks gained national recognition in Australia as the frontman for The Hiptones-- an Australian answer to The Fabulous Thunderbirds. The Hiptones signed with Sony Records and won the South Australian Music Award for best blues band/act in 1997. Snooks took home the South Australian Blues Vocalist of the Year in 2008, 2009, and 2010. In more recent years, Snooks made a fine record in a country vein, "Another Place in Time" and a country blues record with Australian guitarist Nikko called "Way Back Home" Nikko and Snooks competed in the IBCs in Memphis in 2017. Today Snooks finds still finds the time to collaborate with many artists in Australia, including his partner Courtney Robb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're very excited to be interviewing Andy Sharpe today! As well as being a great storyteller, Andy is the astute and awesome entrepreneur who founded SongDivision, back in 2003.  Since then, SongDivision has been pioneering ways to use the scientific principles of music to strengthen social bonds and emotional connections and to consolidate corporate culture.  Sir Richard Branson once described SongDivision as a great company that uses the power of music to connect employees and customers.  SongDivision is the official music partner of organizations like IMEX and Hard Rock Hotel and Resort. Andy is from Australia, and he lives in Maui. Andy's background Andy played the clarinet in his school band. He also played the piano, and keyboards in a rock band outside of his school, from when he was about fourteen years old. The band played some gigs in local pubs, and a few years later, they managed to get a development deal with Sony Records.  By then, Andy had started studying at Sydney University. When the band finally got a record contract from ACDC's record label, they all dropped everything and went off to the UK, where they stayed for the next four years.  When he got back to Australia, Andy was recruited by IBM, where he worked for the next ten years in global financing. IBM put him through an MBA. It was through working for IBM that he came to experience the event world, with incentive trips and team-building experiences. Writing songs for pop stars  While working for IBM, Andy continued writing songs for Australian pop stars. As a result, he was asked by Yothu Yindi, Australia's famous indigenous band, to run some songwriting workshops with indigenous teenagers, at their cultural festival. The joyful experience of seeing those kids, who didn't think they could write a song, collectively create a piece of music in the space of an hour or two, had an enormous impact on Andy.  Coming up with the idea to create SongDivision  Although Andy is described as an entrepreneur, he says that he's not a serial entrepreneur. Creating SongDivision was the only entrepreneurial idea that he can ever remember coming up with. How it all started A friend of Andy's in Sydney ran a telecommunications company. He was aware of Andy's success with his songwriting workshops with indigenous kids, and he asked Andy to do the same thing for him, with his sales team.  Andy was reluctant at first, but his friend persisted. So Andy offered to take the team into a recording studio, bring in some session musicians, and some beer and wine, and help them write an original song.  It was a huge success. And having just completed his MBA, Andy saw it as a good opportunity for starting a business. It takes more than an idea to build a business Andy understands that it takes more than an idea to build a business. People tend to think that a good idea is enough but that's not the case. You also need to have a great service or product.  It wasn't easy in the beginning Although everyone was very supportive of Andy when he started his business, it wasn't easy for him. The business never really exploded so he had to continue building it steadily over the last seventeen years.  Andy likens SongDivision to a band that had to build itself, fan by fan until it finally became a big, independent band. There were some great clients in the first year In their first year, SongDivision had some great clients, like three of the four major banks in Australia, AstraZeneca, and Virgin.  Andy understood the value of the service he was offering and people were willing to pay for it, so things were looking positive for the future of the business. An event with Richard Branson SongDivision has done several gigs with Virgin. And, in 2010, when the company had grown considerably, they did an event with Richard Branson himself. It was a magical experience, and at one point Richard Branson even went crowd surfing! Expanding internationally Doing a small event is just as stressful as doing a large one, so Andy chose to go into the corporate market, rather than doing many more, smaller, local events. Checking things out in America Most of the events that SongDivision does are national sales conferences. As there are only a few national sales conferences going on each year in Australia, Andy decided to go and see what was happening in America, for his music, as well as for the business.  He went over at the beginning of 2007, and did two free sessions, with PwC, and with Lehman Brothers.  At the time, the US and Australia had just signed a free trade agreement, so Andy could get a visa to work in the US.  Getting married and moving to America Andy got married in 2008, and he and his wife moved to New York.  Music works! Within about a month, they were doing events with about 3000 people, with companies that invested in their people, brought them together, and made their strategies very clear. Those companies needed help with their communication, getting buy-in from everyone, and connecting people. And they knew that using music, along with SongDivision's proprietary techniques, was viable and it worked!   SongDivision launched in the UK soon after. And they launched in Singapore about five years ago.  Resources: You can find us at www.eventbusinessformula.com  You can find us on Facebook  Eric Rozenberg on LinkedIn   About Andy SongDivision   Connect with Eric: On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website If you'd rather watch the video of this interview, subscribe on YouTube

Carolyn Griffey is an American female soul vocalist, and member of the soul funk group Shalamar. She is the daughter of Carrie Lucas and Solar Records boss Dick Griffey, who worked with Don Cornelius in the television program, Soul Train.Griffey grew up around The Whispers, Shalamar, Midnight Star, Dynasty, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye and James Brown, who all appeared on Soul Train or who were signed to Solar Records. In 1990 she was signed to Sony Records as part of the dance-pop duo called 'Absolute'. This group released one album, For All Seasons, in 1990. Their singles included "Cheap Shot" and "Gotta Lambada" and "This Moment In Time" both (from the movie soundtrack of Lambada.)She has been the lead female vocalist of Shalamar since 2001. She appeared on ITV's Hit Me, Baby, One More Time in 2005, and has been touring the world with the Howard Hewett and Jeffrey Daniel.She also sang with the Andraé Crouch Gospel Choir, who are known for their work on Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror", "Keep the Faith" and "Will You Be There".Griffey currently resides in Memphis, Tennessee.In October 2009, Griffey performed with Hewett and Daniel in Shalamar at London's O2 Arena. This prompted a return for a tour in the UK in April 2010. They have been an annual feature at London's O2 Arena every December since 2010. In 2014 Griffey appeared with Howard Hewett and Jeffrey Daniel for two Shalamar concerts at the Manchester Ritz and London O2

Raised by a shaman in New York City and signed to Sony Records at 19, Biet's life has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, clarity and addiction. Now dubbed the “Lady Gaga of Meditation,” her approach to spirituality is pragmatic and practical: You will find enlightenment within your life's circumstances, and nowhere else. It's not about changing the facts of your life, but working with and within them.

Popping the hood on The Irish Music Industry, checking the oil and tapping the engine block with a spanner. This episode features interviews with Una Molly from Turning Pirate Agency and Dermot Sheedy from Hermitage Green.  Una discusses her work as tour manager for Lisa Hannigan and manager for Booka Brass Band. She talks about how she found her way into the industry and how she sees the lie of the land.  Dermot talks about how Hermitage Green managed to get signed by Sony Records without any management or agent. He also talks about the quality of life that working from Co. Clare affords him and offers some advice about how to keep things on an even keel within a band. 

Where were you when CULTURE aka Trap Thriller dropped? On Episode 134, we chop it up with good friend of the podcast Derrick aka @DoubleDuzIt, whose had a banner year as an A&R at Sony Records for his work on Goldlink's "Crew" and 'At What Cost' album. We talk about the creation of the record, his reaction when it was nominated for a GRAMMY, and why he believes it's the best album this year. Speaking of the best of the year, in this last podcast of the new year we talk about the best albums and singles releases of the year including Migos, Drake, Childish Gambino, SZA, Daniel Caesar, H.E.R, Post Malone, Cardi B, JAY Z, Kendrick Lamar + more.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Leonard, Coleman & Blunt. Leonard, Coleman and Blunt have been around the world and back again several times each as the lead singers of three of the most legendary vocal groups of all time: the Temptations, Platters and Drifters. The three Washington, DC natives have a back-story right out of a Hollywood movie; Leonard, Coleman & Blunt grew up singing together in church and on street corners throughout the 1960s before finding fame and fortune separately, then reuniting after 30 years to harmonize together once again. Glenn Leonard and his sweet tenor voice joined Motown's legendary Temptations, recording ten hit albums, touring the world, and singing lead on many of their 1970s and 1980's R&B hits. Joe Coleman joined the Platters for a two-decade stint as the group's lead singer in addition to gaining a successful career as a songwriter and playwright. Joe Blunt performed and recorded with the Drifters for over a decade in venues all over the world alongside Ben E. King and Johnny Moore, earning a Lifetime Achievement Award from Sony Records. Concert attendees are treated to incredible showmanship, classic dance moves, and some of the biggest hits of all time, including “My Girl," “The Way You Do The Things You Do," “Get Ready,” “The Great Pretender,” “Only You,” “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” “Under The Boardwalk,” “On Broadway,” “Save The Last Dance For Me,” and many, many more.

Shaaren Pine is a transracial adoptee from India. She was brought to the US in 1975 at the age of 4 months. She grew up in Groton, MA, went to school at Earlham College, and has spent the last decade in restaurant management. In the last few years she's become a writer and adoptee activist - you can find some of her work on Masala Mommas, Upworthy, and The Washington Post.  She is a member of Lost Sarees, Adoption Links, DC, and the Adoptee Rights Campaign.  When she's not advocating for adoptee rights or writing about adoptee experience, she can be found running, crafting, or gardening. She lives in DC with her daughter, husband, and three cats.  You can connect with her via email (shaaren.pine@gmail.com) or on Twitter (@shaaren).   Follow me on Twitter @TheRamblerADHD, email me at TheRamblerADHD@gmail.com, and like/share me on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheRamblerADHD.  If you like the podcast, please be so kind as to leave a nice review on iTunes.  Thanks for listening!   Songs from A Collective Effort are available at SoundCloud (Http://soundcloud.com/acollectiveeffortmusic/sets/a-collective-effort-mix-bag) and other music of the podcast comes courtesy of Needle Drop Records by The Bell.  Closing music is “Hallelujah” written by Leonard Cohen and performed by Pentatonix from courtesy of Sony Records.