Inside Connecticut's Growing Hip-Hop Community | Jonny Empire, GOMMi & Pax The Collector

Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Meet the Crew & Introductions 03:15 Podcast Support & Distrokid Sponsorship 07:16 How the Album Collaboration Started 09:46 Creative Chemistry & Complimenting Styles 13:06 Building Connections in the Connecticut Scene 16:59 Thoughts on Local Hip-Hop Culture 21:13 The Brooklyn Performance & Group Formation 24:54 Creating Together: Early Studio Sessions 27:27 The Power of Healthy Collaboration 31:31 Vibes in the Studio & Organic Friendship 35:00 Episode Diversions & The Office Chat 39:15 Favorite Records & Session Highlights 43:11 Producer Shoutouts & Studio Stories 47:00 Life Outside the Music & Real Friendships 50:31 Maintaining Balance in Work and Life 53:19 Intentional Listening & Communication Skills 56:15 Community, Friendship & Safe Creative Spaces 59:28 Project Teasers & What to Expect 01:02:18 Plugging Socials & Where to Find the Artists 01:05:07 Shoutouts, Closing Thoughts & Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices