Mikes Jone is an artist out of NC who's collaborated with Charlotte FC, Carolina Hurricanes, and Dreamville. From starting as a collegiate recruit, becoming a graphic designer, then to being Creative Director for NC State Football, Mike has truly grown as an artist. Through his company, VIOLET, he continues to show his creative ability.

Returning guest and long time friend Owie (Only Will I Evolve) is an artist. I say that because telling you everything he does from painting, DJing, to clothes would just confuse you. He is an artist and he won't tell you otherwise. Getting to know Owie over the last few years, one thing is certain; he knows exactly where he is headed. He's unapologetically himself. And that's not to say he has anything to apologize for, he's one of the nicest, honest, and realest people I know who shows nothing but support for anyone chasing after something. Always a blast to talk with him. And this won't be the last time you see his name.

Finally got to sit down with my good friend Bobbyjames. This sit down was about two years in the making but we finally got it done! We got to talk about his early years making music with Main Event Army, moving out to LA to sit in rooms with Hip Hop legends like Dr. Dre and Snoop, and then eventually landing in Aspen with all the details in between. This man has lived a life, and in reality 1:40 wasn't enough time. But forever thankful for my bro and looking forward to many more talks.

I got the opportunity to sit down with Durham-based artist CJ Monet and have just a casual conversation about her life. We got to talk about her upbringing and how it shaped her life with music. How after going into college for Neuroscience she shifted gears and followed her love for art.

TRENT the HOOLiGan is a Georgia born, NC raised artist working out of LA. His style of ATL influence and added lyrical ability have catapulted him to performing a SXSW and touring along side Deniro Firar in China. He talks about his struggle with working through the pandemic. Coming into that year extremely ready to drop his next album only to push it back. In the midst of holding off, a whole new project took form and one he's forever thankful for. Catch a glimpse of TRENT, as he pulled over to record this podcast in a CVS parking lot, he's a man of promise and a man of his word. Be on the look out for ALLGASNOBREAKS! coming soon.

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SAKY is a North Carolina raised artist. Began his work doing photography at NC State and even starting a street photography club while attending. After making his way into Cinematography, he put out a documentary on the history of the Cypher. From attending NC State's own Monday night cypher and traveling to Boone to attend theirs. In a matter of FIVE days he had his footage and won the Raleigh Film Festival. Fast forward to his move to LA and he really finds his craft and after making a career change he fell into hip-hop. After helping create NITEMRKT, he truly dove into being a lyricists.

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JAG and Rob are two of the three heads behind Oak City Studios outside of Raleigh, NC. The studio behind many of your Raleigh favorites such as, Lesthegenius, Cloudy Nueve, and many others. They've made a name for themselves being the go-to studio for so many artists. Talking about their difficulties in starting and the struggles that come with working with so many artists, they are able to make light of it all by doing what they love to do. Make music. We discussed studio etiquette, being prepared, and not wasting your own time. Expect to hear their tags on more Raleigh artists in the upcoming future.

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NOAHH. Double H. The Mayor. There's not much that could be written down to explain what this man does. You could pile up all the shows he's put together, all the accolades he's obtained, and all the festivals he's thrown and it still wouldn't tell you how much this man does. From work ethic to his honesty, the man is it. Balancing a 9-5 while still making time for everything he loves to do, he is the spitting image of what it means to work hard. Ask anyone around him and they'll have nothing but the upmost respect for him. This is one where I'm going to let the podcast do all the talking because there's not enough words on a page that could begin to describe NOAHH.

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