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Q1 is done… so how we feelin? This entry is a check-in. Not just on what you’ve done—but who you’re becoming. Lately, I’ve been learning that life doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else… just you. Walk in that. Be proud of that. This episode is about taking risks, embracing the beginning (even when it’s heavy), and trusting that everything is shaping into something bigger. About understanding that sometimes growth looks like subtraction… and sometimes faith looks like showing up anyway. If you’re in a season of building, questioning, or stepping into something new—this one’s for you. Stay persistent. Stay consistent. Stay grateful. God will steer… but you still have to row. Press play, check in with yourself, and crank the volume up.

This entry is for anyone in the middle of a reroute. Entry ten lives at the intersection of faith, funk, and forward motion. Built around soul-lifting records and timely reminders, this episode explores what it means to be positioned—not punished—when life starts shaking things up. Through music, scripture-rooted reflections, and grounding narration, this Soundbytes entry leans into the idea that disruption is often the first sign of alignment. That before elevation comes isolation. Before promotion comes pruning. And before new blessings, you may need empty hands. This episode is about trusting the process even when the path looks unfamiliar. About believing so deeply in where you’re headed that detours start to feel intentional. About choosing who you are inside the adversity, not just waiting for it to end. Press play if you’re navigating change, feeling stretched, or standing at the edge of something new. Rock out. Raise your hands. Sit with it. This is Soundbytes by J.—an audio journal for the repositioning season.

December asked me to speak less — not from emptiness, but from awareness. I learned that silence creates space, and space lets you hear what actually matters. In this final entry of 2025, I reflect on choosing discipline over noise, patience over urgency, and intention over impulse. This month moved in a new rhythm: following through on ideas, narrowing my focus to what I could truly hold, and trusting that everything else would find its way. I talk about commitment — to self, to practice, to showing up fully without needing permission or applause. This chapter explores the balance between life, dreams, and reality… and the quiet work it takes to hold all three at once. From staying consistent in yoga, to learning endurance without rushing results, December reminded me that strength shows up slowly before it ever shows up loud. I reflect on timing, clarity, and the truth that sometimes you don’t get answers before you commit — sometimes clarity arrives after. There are always two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. This entry is about choosing discipline gently, imperfectly, and consistently. Through music, movement, reflection, and voices gathered along the way, this episode captures the feeling of closing a year with gratitude, confidence, and forward motion — knowing there are experiences waiting on the other side of intention. If something here resonates, carry it with you. Protect your energy. Trust your timing. Keep going quietly. 🎶 Featuring music by: Patrice Rushen, Reggie, Lance Skiiwalker, Eric Penn, Kaicrewsade, Butcher Brown, St. Panther, Remi Soul, Flwr Chyld, and Kokoroko 🗣️ Featuring voices of wisdom from moments that shaped the month Thank you for listening. This is Soundbytes by J. — Choosing Discipline.

November was a month of quiet strides and soft awakenings. I found myself measuring my progress in new ways—not by speed or achievement, but by presence, intention, and the quiet mile markers only I could feel. This month taught me the value of setting small benchmarks, noticing the subtle shifts, and trusting that real growth doesn’t always look like effort… sometimes it looks like rest, laughter, solo time, or simply letting yourself breathe. In this entry, I reflect on expansion—how you can’t step into something bigger while holding onto old, contracted energy. I talk about loosening my grip, choosing faith over fear, and letting optimism lead even when the “how” isn’t clear yet. November was a reminder that rebirth often happens in hibernation, in the quieter corners of our lives where intuition finally gets loud enough to hear. I realized that life moves in subtle rhythms. We just have to listen. This month reminded me not to grow old too soon, or wise too late… to stay young, stay curious, and trust the timing of things unfolding in their perfect way. Through music, reflection, and the voices of wisdom woven throughout, I share the lessons November left me with: patience, faith, presence, and the courage to grow slowly. If something here resonates—carry it with you. Soundbytes is about reflection, connection, and becoming ourselves one season, one shift, one stride at a time. 🎶 Featuring music by Sol Chyld, Mick Jenkins, E. Jones, Malaya, Cyrus Chestnut, and Zeek. 🗣️ Featuring voices of wisdom gathered from the moments that shaped this month. Thank you for listening. This is Soundbytes. 📲 Connect with me: @js.medis.jpg 🗣️ Drop a comment, like, repost. Set: juggernaut - Sol ChYld So Cold - Don-E, Azure, D’Angelo Guapanese - Mick Jenkins Earth Wind & Jones - E. Jones Sticky Fingers - Malaya Rice Box (Piano Jersey Mix) - ZEEK Total Praise - Cyrus Chestnut

October was a month of redirection, reflection, and quiet courage. I found myself looking at my life from new angles—asking not who I am compared to others, but who I am becoming in the spaces I choose to occupy. This month taught me that fear isn’t always loud; sometimes it’s the soft hesitation that keeps us from painting the life we imagine. Between celebrating my mom’s birthday, standing in the presence of the cars I dream of, and watching everyone around me step into new chapters, October reminded me that life is always creating. Always moving. Always expanding. And we have a choice to shape our canvas with intention instead of waiting for circumstances to choose for us. In this entry, I reflect on walking toward the things that call me, studying the dreams that scare me, and trusting God’s detours as part of the masterpiece He’s preparing. If something here resonates—keep it with you. Add it to your own canvas. Soundbytes is about reflection, elevation, and choosing the dream on purpose, one month at a time. 🎶 Featuring music by Ragz Originale, Venna, kwn, Odeal, Destin Conrad, kaiyel, SWAVAY, and Sault. Thank you for listening. This is Soundbytes. 📲 Connect with me: @jay.made.it 🗣️ Drop a comment, like, repost. Set: departure - kaiyel ice (feat. BAMBI) - Ragz Originale Eternal Reflections - Venna lord i’ve tried - kwn Obi’s Interlude - Odeal LOVE! - Destin Conrad departure - kaiyel 5U - SWAVA L.U. - Sault

September was a month of pruning, patience, and presence. I found myself learning to let go of what doesn’t serve me, making space for what does, and trusting the quiet process of growth. Even the spiders covering Georgia this month reminded me that persistence weaves beauty over time. In this entry, I reflect on choosing myself over distraction, listening to the heart over the noise of the head, and realizing that the “impossible” is often just waiting on someone brave enough to try. It’s about recognizing the habits we do out of muscle memory, asking if they really serve us, and having the courage to release what doesn’t. Through music, family wisdom, and a few lessons gathered along the way, I share how September taught me the power of patience, clarity, and courage. If something here resonates—hold onto it, share it, and carry it forward. Soundbytes is about connection, reflection, and becoming the best version of ourselves, one season at a time. 🎶 Featuring music by Yussef Dayes, Venna & Jorja Smith, Musiq Soulchild, Potatohead People, Elmiene, Destin Conrad, and IDK. 🗣️ Featuring voices of wisdom from Bashar, Abbot Elementary, my Uncle Pop, and others. Thank you for listening. This is Soundbytes. 📲 Connect with me: @mrgrier.pdf @j.s.grier 🗣️ Drop a comment, like, repost. Features: - Uncle Pop - Bashar (@basharchanneling) - Abbot Elementary - The Long Walk - Highest 2 Lowest Set: - Cowrie Charms - Yussef Dayes, Leon Thoams, Barabara Hicks - Numero Uno - Venna - Myself - Venna, Jorja Smith - Momentinlife - Musiq Soulchild, CeeLo Green, Kindred The Family Soul - Nightbird - Potatohead People, Slippery Elm - Miss Hot July - Elmiene - wHIP - Destin Conrad - Superwoman - IDK, Musiq Soulchild

August has been a month of sharpening edges and softening where it matters. In this entry, I reflect on what it means to grow in the quiet—measuring myself not against others, but against yesterday’s version of me, and showing up better today. This episode is about becoming: about learning patience, trusting timing, choosing decisions over hesitation, and letting actions speak louder than words. It’s about understanding that sometimes the quiet work shifts more than the loudest effort ever could. Through music, reflection, and voices of wisdom, I share what this season has taught me: that fear can sharpen your strike, setbacks can become training, and what was meant to break you often prepares you for what’s next. If something here resonates—hold onto it, share it, and pass it on. Soundbytes is about connection, reflection, and becoming the best version of ourselves, one day at a time. Thank you for listening. This is Soundbytes. 🎶 Featuring music by Freddie Gibbs & Anderson .Paak, NxWorries, Flwr Chyld, Bevie Hill, prodThina, and more. 🗣️ Featuring voices of wisdom from TJ Hunt, Alicia the Seamstress, and others. 📲 Connect with me: @mrgrier.pdf @j.s.grier 🗣️ Drop a comment, like, repost. Features: TJ Hunt Alicia (@aliciatheseamstress) TJ Hunt (@tjhunt_) Bashar (@basharchanneling) Myles Munroe (@mylesmunroe) Fooli (@foolithechemist) David Sabastian (@davidsabastiananti) Granny Nancy (the GEMINI) Set: Ensalada - Freddie Gibbs (ft. Anderson .Paak) a good man with a broken heart - LoVibe. ThankU - NxWorries Break Me Down/ Here with You - Flwr Chyld Picasso Jazz (Intro) - prodThina jaz sayvyuh - Bevie Hill Ahh - Athletic Progression

In this July entry, I’m tending to the maintenance—checking in on how I’ve been moving through life, and making space to adjust the things that no longer fit. Halfway through the year, I’m learning to move with more discernment: being intentional about the energy I carry, the people I keep close, and the goals I choose to chase. Turning 30 isn’t far off, and that milestone has me thinking about where I’m headed—not with pressure, but with clarity. This episode is a mid-year tune-up. A reminder that consistency is care, that rest is resistance, and that the road ahead is only as smooth as the work you’re willing to put in now. This is a space for memory-keeping, storytelling, and building a community through audio frequency. Feel free to join the conversation in the comments, share your takeaways, or simply vibe out. Thanks for listening. Features: - Alicia Bordeaux - Grandma Martha - Granny Nancy (The Gemini) - Aunt Sharon - Uncle Dean Extras: 📲 Connect with me: @mrgrier.pdf @j.s.grier 🗣️ Drop a comment — this is a community. Let’s archive something real. Pocket the little moments — they’re the seeds that grow into giant memories. Set: Love to The World Prayer - LTD Flight of the Blackbyrd - Zo! ft. Phonte Liberation - Outkast Bigger Picture - Big KRIT Do Wop - Lauryn Hill I Try - Angela Bofil Hereditary - Isaiah Rashad LMK - Ambre Pick It Up - Nayomhi, jamie.stew, gracel B.A.B.E. - Sault Idea 5 (Call My Name) - Kokoroko

In this June entry, I’m moving with meaning. I’m learning to take up space with purpose, to chase the things that light me up, and to lean into the messiness of caring deeply. This month is all about patience, clarity, and showing up with intention—whether that means standing firm on what I believe, redefining failure as a foundation, or remembering that my regular life is someone else’s dream. This is a space for memory-keeping, storytelling, and building a community through audio frequency. Feel free to join the conversation in the comments, share your takeaways, or simply vibe out. Thanks for listening. Features: Amita Tao - Issa (Adults) Grandma Martha Uncle Chris Saba - (Atlanta Concert) Credits & Extras: 📲 Connect with me: @mrgrier.pdf @j.s.grier 🗣️ Drop a comment — this is a community. Let’s archive something real. Pocket the little moments — they’re the seeds that grow into giant memories. Set: It’s Love - De’leon rmx Swallow My Pride - Budgie It Is What It Is - THundercat Sicily Box - Venna Portrait Of Tracey - Yussef Dayes

Welcome to Soundbytes by J., an audio scrapbook that captures the small, vivid moments that make life worth archiving. In this entry, I share my experiences from May 2025 — a month of fellowship, celebration, and blessings. This is a space for memory-keeping, storytelling, and building a community through audio frequency. Feel free to join the conversation in the comments, share your takeaways, or simply vibe out. Thanks for listening. Entry Highlights: – "Life keeps moving — plan or no plan. So take the chance; that moment may never come again." – "You already have everything you need. Open your aperture. Pay attention. Be grateful." – "Gratitude prepares you to receive what you’ve been praying for." – "Don’t think chicken thoughts. You’re an eagle. Fly accordingly." – "Know the difference between loving someone and being in love with them." – "No misery is worth complaining about. Lead every day like it’ll go in your favor." Features: - Jasmine - Granny Laurette Credits, Full set & Extras 📲 Connect with me: @mrgrier.pdf @j.s.grier 🗣️ Drop a comment — this is a community. Let’s archive something real. Pocket the little moments — they’re the seeds that grow into giant memories. Set: a FEW songs - Saba Reciprocity - Saba Come Unto Me - Take 6 Rooftop Summer - E. Jones Blessed Like That - threetwenty Abusey Junction - Kokoroko

Welcome to Soundbytes by J., an audio scrapbook that captures the small, vivid moments that make life worth archiving. In this entry, I share my experiences from April 2025 — a month full of travel, connection, and unexpected insights. Crawfish critiques and car meet surprises, and family stories from South Carolina to Louisiana. This is a space for memory-keeping, storytelling, and building a community through audio frequency. Feel free to join the conversation in the comments, share your takeaways, or simply vibe out. Thanks for listening. Entry Highlights: – "You will only ever exist here and now. Don’t live in the past or the future — happiness lives in the present." – "Remember that it takes confidence to be stupid. Change takes time, but through consistency, you’ll begin to see it." – "You live your best life when you do exactly what you want and stop apologizing for it." – "Behave in ways that make you happy, and how you’re perceived will naturally filter out misaligning energies." – "I’m at the crossroads of all the best qualities of my past and present, working toward my future self." Features: - Uncle Calvin - Uncle Pop - Mama Shirley - Isiah Carey - Roach & Day-Day - played by Justin Pierce & Mike Epps - Chris H. Credits, Full set & Extras 📲 Connect with me: @mrgrier.pdf @j.s.grier 🗣️ Drop a comment — this is a community. Let’s archive something real. Pocket the little moments — they’re the seeds that grow into giant memories. Set: Soule - Okvsho Hold Me Close - Nali Only Human - SiR Back - SiR You're Stuck - Odeal & Summer Walker Bone 2 Pic - Angie Stone The Fall - Maxwell Tam Tam - Venna Me at The Zoo - S. Fidelity & Abase Higher Plains - Clever Austin Music - Cleo Sol

00:00 | Gelato | Tyler The Creator 01:57 | Normal | RnB Chibs 04:46 | Paul Masson | Zayland 07:30 | Sophia | Elujay 11:19 | Blue Light | Markthadude 14:20 | Westside | Iman Omari 15:36 | Next To You | Dkthepunisher 16:55 | Stay Down| Rose Gold 19:50 | Wolf Creek | Glaceazuka

00:00 | Intro You | Tamia & Subroza 04:05 | Rock The Boat | Aaliyah & SAV 07:17 Untitled | D'Angelo & Tymk 11:26 | Best Friend | Brandy, Carl Thomas & Duncan G. 15:36 | Footsteps In The Dark | SiR 18:44 | Soul Child | Musiq Soulchild & Atu 20:40 | Where Is Alex | Aaliyah & Smoothhhh 23:34 | Are You That Somebody | Aaliyah & Mr. Surf

00:00 | Spaceships | Elujay 03:26 | Daytime At Night | Mighty Mozaic 05:32 | Anita's Song 07:39 | Stroke My Cactus | Jaylen 10:16 | Supergreens | Pie2k 13:05 | Alemda | Solange

Set List: 00:00 | D'Angelo Flix 04:59 | Hold On | The Internet 08:15 Find Your Wings | Tyler The Creator 11:00 | Summer Is Over 14:07 | Death of Pride | Kung Fu Kenny 15:50 | Move That Dope Mix | Future Follow @jayssplayss on IG

Here we go again. Round 2 of my favorite NPR Tiny Desk Performances. Enjoy! Listed below are all of the songs featured in order from start to finish. I ordered it from my most to least favorite. 00:00 | Woah | Snoh Alegra 03:03 | Fool For You | Snoh Alegra 05:05 | Someone Like You | Snoh Alegra 07:35 | I Want You Around | Snow Alegra 10:47 | John Redcorn | SiR 13:57 | The Recipe | SiR 17:02 | New Skies | SiR 20:09 | If You Ever | Nao 23:29 | Bad Blood | Nao 27:47 | Orbit | Nao 31:40 | Why iii Love The Moon | Phony Ppl 35:58 | Roll Some Mo | Lucky Daye 40:06 | Misunderstood | Lucky Daye 43:50 | Late Night | Lucky Daye 47:43 | Designer | Bas 50:40 | Tribe | Bas 54:18 | Barack Obama Special | Bas 56:10 | Purge | Bas 59:26 | Trouble On Central | Buddy 01:02:42 | Hey Up There | Buddy 01:05:32 | Real Life S**t | Buddy 01:09:26 | Money | Moonchild 01:14:27 | The List | Moonchild 01:19:43 | Queen Tings | Masego 01:23:12 | Black Love | Masego 01:26:18 | Tadow | Masego 01:30:42 | I Do Everything | Masego 01:32:04 | Sunflower | Rex Orange County 01:37:45 | Holy Will | Blood Orange 01:40:52 | Ye | Burna Boy 01:44:23 | Rapture | Koffee 01:47:06 | Toast | Koffee 01:50:06 | W | Koffee 01:53:04 | New Apartment | Ari Lennox 01:56:52 | Shea Butter Baby | Ari Lennox 01:59:31 | Good Luvin’ | BJ The Chicago Kid 02:01:08 | Turnin’ Me Up | BJ The Chicago Kid Get Connected: Twitter: @beingabetteryou Host: Jay. G. IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier I hope you enjoy! Thanks for your support.

We all love Kaytranada. Here is a mix of some of his best mixes. Kaytranada Mix MIX: 00:00 | Be Your Girl 04:25 | Cranes In The Sky 09:08 | Get To Know You 14:10 | What It’s Gonna Be 18:18 | If I Was Your Girl 22:05 | I Want You 23:44 | Love Of My Life 27:26 | On & On 31:14 | Kiss Of Life 36:48 | Roll 40:48 | Alright 44:00 | Kiss It Better 49:20 | Wrote A Song About You 54:24 | I’m Really Hot Get Connected: Twitter: @beingabetteryou Host: Jay. G. IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Hope you all enjoy!

According to the engagement, you guys really enjoyed my Colors Show Favs, so here is part 2. I hope you guys enjoy! Let me know what are your favorites. A Colors Show Set: 00:00 | This Side - EarthGang 04:32 | Bad Commando - Rema 06:18 | Attention - Tiwa Savage 09:40 | Fake Names - Freddie Gibbs 12:55 | Downers - Greentea Peng 16:28 | Mornin Dew - Sunni Colon 19:36 | John Redcorn - SiR 23:12 | Rose - YellowStraps 26:55 | Hell N Back - Bakar 30:24 | How You Feel - Swsh 33:19 | Morning Blue - Gaidaa 37:16 | Cashmere Tears - Kojey Radical 40:50 | Make Me Cry - Pip Millett 43:30 | Dang - Fatima 48:07 | Buying Time - Lucky Daye 52:00 | Orbit - Nao 55:50 | Matalib - Sammany 58:28 | Eleven - Kojey Radical 60:35 | Acalanto - Luedji Luna Get Connected: Twitter: @beingabetteryou Host: Jay. G. IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Hope you all enjoy!

Hi Guys! Welcome to a new series I'm going to call Life Lessons where I release a life lesson that I've learned weekly for as long as I can. I hope you all enjoy and I want you to participate as well. Share your life lessons with me via the social media tags listed below. Thanks again! Song: Purple Tuesday - Rejjie Snow Get Connected: Twitter: @beingabetteryou Host: Jay. G. IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Hope you all enjoy!

Sleep Acoustic/Electric Guitar Covers Set: 00:00 | At Your Best 05:22 | B*tch Don't Kill My Vibe 09:22 | Beauty & Essex 14:57 | I wonder 20:18 | I Miss That Whip 22:04 | Earfquake 27:54 |Crack Rock 33:39 | White Ferrari 38:15 | See You Again 43:16 | Chanel 47:00 | Nikes Get Connected: Twitter: @beingabetteryou Host: Jay. G. IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Hope you all enjoy!

Chill Electric Guitar Covers Set: 00:00 | Love Again 04:34 | Feels Like Summer 09:18 | Cranes In The Sky 14:04 | Freestyle Mix 19:16 | Self Control 22:44 | Provide 26:34 | Violet 31:57 | Get You 38:18 | Blessed 42:36 | Sunflower 46:48 | Isn't She Lovely Get Connected: Twitter: @beingabetteryou Host: Jay. G. IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Hope you all enjoy!

Here's a short Study List with Lofi type reverbs of some of my favorite songs this week. Enjoy Mix List: 00:00 | Supermodel - Sza 03:30 | Roll Some Mo - Lucky Daye 09:00 | Entropy - Daniel Caesar 14:00 | Call - Lucky Daye 18:07 | Cyanide - Daniel Caesar 21:40 | The Palisades - Childish Gambino 25:10 | Yada Yada - Anderson. Paak 29:05 | Lost - Chance the Rapper (ft. Noname) 32:37 | Church Liquor Store - Saba (ft. Noname) 37:55 | Only If - Steve Lacy 39:50 | She My Girl (That's On Life) - Lil James Tucker Get Connected: Twitter: @beingabetteryou Host: Jay. G. IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Hope you all enjoy!

Hi guys, Enjoy this conversation with Dasia about Homophobia in the African American community. I attempted to combine the music element of the podcast within the interviews. Let me know what you think about this. Keep them separate or together. I may not be a great interviewer but those mixes tho!? Pardon the sounds of trains, planes, and nature. This is what it's like living in the south side of Atlanta and I wanted to capture this conversation regardless of what it took. Thanks for listening and supporting as usual!

Mix List: 00:00 | For You 04:02 | So Into You 05:58 | Seascape 09:25 | Seven 12:55 | Get Back 17:00 | Someday 19:43 | Fall Free 22:13 | Down 25:12 | Caress 28:53 | Faith 31:18 | Sonder 34:14 | Anxiety 38:50 | Direction 41:50 | Rock Wit U 44:17 | Ambitions 47:37 | Trabajo 6x 51:15 | Dark Skin Women 54:20 | Goat Get Connected: Twitter: @beingabetteryou Host: Jay. G. IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Hope you all enjoy!

I wanted to share the thoughts I had after watching the new Netflix mini-series When They See Us. There is a lot more I could say so I may record a part 2. Comment your thoughts or reach out to me to further discuss. Thanks for the support! Get Connected: Twitter: @beingabetteryou Host: Jay. G. IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker

Oh, you gotta study for finals? Bet! Check this out. Smoov Study Set featuring a few words of wisdom from the Great Maya Angelou. Set: 00:00 | Summertime Magic - Childish Gambino 03:12 | Have Mercy - Eryn Allen Kane 07:49 | Feels Like Summer - Childish Gambino 11:00 | Free Roam - Ravyn Lenae 15:34 | Terrified - Childish Gambino 19:00 | Spice - Ravyn Lenae 23:20 | Runnin - Smino 27:10 | Redbone - Childish Gambino 31:00 | Drown In It - Syd 33:08 | Wild Irish Roses - Smino 34:51 | Whipped Cream - Ari Lennox 40:55 | Get You - Jacquees

Sneak Drop: A conversation about Education ft. Create A Universe (Kimontae Martin) Links: https://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/schools-tale-two-fultons/wKdUFX2cYqPsUVgl6Gah7O/ Get Connected: Twitter: @beingabetteryou Host: Jay. G. IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Hope you all enjoy!

Here's a conversation between me and Creative Universe (Create A Universe on Youtube) about the mindset of a businessman in 2019. It's a very interesting conversation involving politics, economics, trends, and legacy. Tune in now! Get Connected: Twitter: @beingabetteryou Host: Jay. G. IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Hope you all enjoy!

Here is a set of all of my favorite COLORS music performances with Maya Angelou and Oprah inspirational transitions. Enjoy! Also, listed below are all of the songs featured in order from start to finish. Let me know which ones were your favorite! Sets: 00:00 | Justine's Interlude - Goldlink 02:14 | 69 Camero - Kyle Dion 05:12 | It Runs Through Me - Tom Misch 09:41 | ShipTrip - KYLE 12:26 | Rough Soul - Goldlink 15:06 | Time - Rexx Life Raj 19:19 | There You Go - Saba 22:48 | Toast - Koffee 25:52 | Tropicana - Topaz Jones Get Connected: Twitter: @beingabetteryou Host: Jay. G. IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Hope you all enjoy!

Here is a very interesting conversation between me and the host of Creative Universe (Create A Universe on Youtube)about how to pick the right people around you, the Ideal relationship setup, A power balance in relationships, mentor & mentees, and when to find a partner. Quotes: "The only peak is death." Get Connected: Twitter: @beingabetteryou Host: Jay. G. IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Hope you all enjoy! Hope you all enjoy!

Mix List: 06:00 | Honesty - Pink Sweat$ 03:44 | Get To You - Mac Ayres 08:21 | Bloom - Black Party 14:50 | I Want You Around - Snoh Aalegra 18:22 | Call 2 Mind - Vesce 22:28 | Trust - Brent Faiyaz 25:25 | Devil in the Details - Mac Ayres 28:45 | Target On My Chest - Brent Faiyaz 32:26 | Distant Love - Abhi/Dijon 36:50 | Summer Love - Black Party 38:30 | Jerrod - Solange 40:56 | On & On - Kaytranada Get Connected: Twitter: @beingabetteryou Host: Jay. G. IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Hope you all enjoy!

This is the intro episode to the newly revamped podcast Being A Better You (BABY) This podcast has a focal point of motivating and inspiring pretty much anyone. I will be discussing situations that I have gone through in efforts to show people how to deal with them should they encounter a similar situation. I will be discussing ways to always remain optimistic through all though and negative things. Get Connected: Twitter: @beingabetteryou Host: Jay. G. IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Hope you all enjoy!

Philotropical Vibes will be discontinued. Don't be alarmed though, we're just making room for bigger and better things. That channel will remain the same, so there is nothing you need to do to continue supporting but it'll be under a new name, brand, logo and more focused purpose. Expect changed within the next few weeks. Follow @phivibespodcast on twitter for updates. In the meantime in between time, enjoy the current content on Philotropical Vibes. I appreciate all of the support I've gotten, and I wish for your continued support during this transition. Thanks guys!

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Happy New Year! Here's an episode of my new initiatives to make 2019 a productive year. Thank you all for the endless support this year. Philotropical Vibes has grown so much and that’s thanks to you all. There are a lot of exciting things coming soon. Quotes: “The wrong people always teach you the right lessons.” "God put the right people in your life at the right time." "Everyone you encounter serves a purpose." "Always put your best foot forward and if you feel as if you didn’t give your best effort, never let it be known." "You are your worst critic." “No one will take you serious until you take yourself serious.” “Every next level of your life will demand a better version of you.” “Your mind is a weapon, keep it loaded.” Books: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do - Amy Morin Driven: The Never Giving Up Roadmap to Massive Success - Manny Khoshbin Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill Steve Jobs - Walter Isaacson No Excuses - Brian Tracy Delivering Happiness - Tony Hsieh The Personal MBA - Josh Kaufman Rework - Jason Fried The Success Principles - Jack Canfield Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude - Napoleon Hill How To Talk To Anyone - Leil Lowndes The Courage to be Disliked - Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga Life is a Joke - The Janva Brothers The Power of Positive Thinking - Norman Vincent Peale Contact Information: [email protected] Twitter: @phivibespodcast Peace Maker Grier IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Thanks for your support. Please Like, Share and/or Subscribe Episode 031

Here is a set of all of my favorite NPR Tiny Desk Performances. Enjoy! Also, listed below are all of the songs featured in order from start to finish. Let me know which ones were your favorite! Songs: Tom Misch - It Runs Through Me - I Wish Daniel Caesar - Get You Jorja Smith - Blue Lights Erykah Badu - Green Eyes H.E.R - Focus Anderson Paak. - Heart Don't Stand A Chance Tyler the Creator - Boredom - Glitter Mac Miller - Small Worlds - What's the Use? Saba - Heaven All Around Me - Life Jidenna - Trampoline Noname - Reality Check - Casket Pretty - Bye Bye Baby Contact Information: [email protected] Twitter: @phivibespodcast Peace Maker Grier IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Thanks for your support. Please Like, Share and/or Subscribe

A good conversation with a good friend @kaldezx_ (Kimontae Martin) about the different experiences students have at an HBCU vs. a PWI and more. He came through and dropped some gems. Good pieces of wisdom. Listen! More content from us coming soon. Contact Information: [email protected] Twitter: @phivibespodcast Peace Maker Grier IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Thanks for your support. Please like and/or Subscribe Episode 030

Contact Information: [email protected] Twitter: @phivibespodcast Peace Maker Grier IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Thanks for your support. Please Like, Share and/or Subscribe Episode 029

Morehouse College Class of 2022 brothers talking about the Morehouse Mystic and Morehouse Elitism. Featuring: Preston Paige Willie Smalls Cameron Lawrence (CJ) Robert Wallace Ryan Womack Quotes: "Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you know they're always there." Episode 028

Hi guys. Go check out my friends podcast. It's amazing. 'Privileged Black Kids' on SoundCloud and iTunes. Check out the first episode as it features me, Peace Maker Grier. "You mall support could accomplish a big dream." -M.R.S Peep the new logo! Kendall Camp: [email protected] IG: @_kendallcamp Contact Information: [email protected] Twitter: @phivibespodcast Peace Maker Grier IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Thanks for your support. Please Like, Share and/or Subscribe

Set List: 00:00 | Sad N***a Hours Got Me Feeling Like | Cay C. 01:43 | Jon B’s Living Room | Nick P. 04:08 | Fake Love, Beatles, and Pony | Summer W. 07:21 | Lasers | J.R 09:27 | Things Men Should Do | Tuamie 10:31 | Mother Moon | Afta 1 13:21 | Stela | Cay C. 16:05 | Needed Me in a Million | Amorphous 20:24 | Love Kills!!! | 9th Wonder 22:27 | Mr. Benson | Cay C. 25:22 | Antidotina | Cay C. 29:56 | Kiss of Life | Kaytranada 35:31 | Work the Boat | A. 40:06 | Man Are Trash | Cay C. 43:22 | Canceled | Bryson T. 46:06 | Quando Tu Quiser | Fat. 48:33 | Brwn Stone Baby | J.R 50:16 | Brazil | D. Contact Information: [email protected] Twitter: @phivibespodcast Peace Maker Grier IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Thanks for your support. Please Like, Share and/or Subscribe Episode 027

"If today was your last day, what would you do, what would be your message to the world about how to live life, and if you were a billionaire, what would you do with that money?" Featuring: Willie Smalls Nicholas Stalworth Gabriel Pujol Justin Grant Ryan Womack Zakir Thomas Quotes: “Don’t care more about being alive than living itself.” “Some people die at 25 and aren’t buried until 75“ - Benjamin Franklin “The way you view the world is a reflection of how you view yourself.” Episode 026

Morehouse College Class of 2022 brothers talking about their experience as Men of Morehouse. Featuring: Nicholas Cedric Beal Kahlil Otis Sherman Craven Marshon Dixon Bobo Rashad Townsend Jaedon Johnson Quotes: "Escape the trap of exceptionalism." "Your net worth is only as good as your network." "Leave no stone unturned." "You get what you give in this world." "Have a double consciousness." "An HBCU is way more than it's statistics." "Don't go through Morehouse, let Morehouse come through you." Books/References: Invisible Man - Ralph Ellison A Song of Solomon - Toni Morrison The Bluest Eye - Toni Morrison We Real Cool: Black Men and Masculinity - bell hooks (Doesn't capitalize her name) "Niggas from the hood is the best actors We the ones that got to wear our face backwards Put your frown on before they think you soft Never smile long or take your defense off Acting tough so much we start to feel hard Live from the city where they pull cards ... "N****s from the hood is the best actors Got learn to speak in ways that's unnatural Just to make it through the job interviews" - Foldin' Clothes - J. Cole. Episode 025

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A talk about women standards, our college expectations, and dating in our generation featuring KP. #CAU22 #Morehouse22 "A culture can be very diverse in being the same." - Jay. G. Contact Information: [email protected] Twitter: @phivibes Peace Maker Grier IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier KP IG: @forever_queen Twitter: @flawlesskp_ Snapchat: @http.kp Thanks for your support. Please like and/or Subscribe Episode 023

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY PHILOTROPICAL VIBES!!! Apparel coming soon! Quote: “The difference between a dreamer and a visionary is that a dreamer has his eyes closed and a visionary has his eyes open” ― Martin Luther King Jr., I Have a Dream Background Music: 1. Nintendo Mii THeme (Trap Remix) 2. Wii Shop Theme (Remix) Contact Information: [email protected] Twitter: @phivibes Peace Maker Grier IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Thanks for your support. Please like and/or Subscribe Episode 022

Set List: 1. Best Part | Daju 2. Get You | Coastal Conversion 3. Get To Know You | Kaytranada 4. On My Mind | Jersey Club 5. Where Did I Go | Govi 6. Cruel Intentions | JMSN ft. Snoh Aalegra 7. Know What I Want | Esta 8. Finesse | Beau Collins 9. Lost | Yung Heat 10. Tender | Illuid Haller Beats 11. Get You | Krs 12. On My Mind | Tera Kòrá 13. Friday Morning | Khruangbin Study/ Sleep Set List Contact Information: [email protected] Twitter: @phivibespodcast Peace Maker Grier IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Thanks for your support. Please Like, Share and/or Subscribe Episode 021

Study/ Sleep Therapy Set List Here are a few popular songs covered in an acoustic version. Enjoy! Set List: 00:00 Honey | Khelani 05:56 The Weekend | SZA 08:52 Redbone | Childish Gambino 15:10 Best Part | Daniel Caesar 18:46 Blessed | Daniel Caesar 23:10 Violet | Daniel Caesar 28:33 We All Try | Frank Ocean 34:10 Sunflower | REX ORANGE COUNTY 40:07 Japanese Denim | Daniel Caesar 46:13 Moon River | Frank Ocean 49:08 Higgs | Frank Ocean 54:35 You Keep Me Waiting | Snoh Alegra Thanks to the cover artist: 1. Justice Der 2. Rockin Robin 3. John Paul Manluctao 4. MoeLoveSound Contact Information: [email protected] Twitter: @phivibespodcast Peace Maker Grier IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Thanks for your support. Please Like, Share and/or Subscribe Episode 020

Here is a conversation about various topics ranging from music and social differences to politics and mental illnesses. It's nothing special, just a nice conversation between two mature young men on the things going on around us. Enjoy. Check out Kalki's Podcast coming soon to YouTube. Contact Information: [email protected] Twitter: @phivibespodcast Peace Maker Grier IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Quote: "Freedom of speech means that the government can’t come for you for what you say.. but the people can still beat yo…" ― Kalki Kukkala "We’re the last generation to make the impact but not receive it." ― Kalki Kukkala Thanks for your support. Please like and/or Subscribe Episode 019

Chill music to vibe to. “Everybody insecure, especially people with everything. Why else you think they got everything? How else you think I got every-Look” ― Saba Set List: 1. 90's Sample | The Boy Slim 2. Haruki | Illuid Haller Beats 3. Good Morning | J.Mil 4. Conscious | Homage Beats 5. Her | Unknown 6. Sad N***a Hours Got Me Feeling Like | Cay Caleb 7. Rock The Boat | Unknown 8. Oouuuhhhh (Stuntin' On Em N***as) | Cay Caleb 9. Krs + Rae Srem | Krs. Remixes 10. Roses | Unknown 11. Wifey, Girlfriend and Mistress | Danny Dwyer 12. Tee | Unknown 13. Ice Tray | Ashton McCreight 14. Burn | Secret Stash 15. Back Together | This Is Phami 16. Paris | Illuid Haller Beats 17. Run Away | Zeeky Beats 18. My Story | Yondo 19. Nova | Eiby On Da Track Beats 20. Tried 2 Call Ya | This Is Phami 21. Untitled | This Is Phami 22. Open Up | Luminous 23. Duke | Illuid Haller BEats Contact Information: [email protected] Twitter: @phivibespodcast Peace Maker Grier IG: @jaylin.grier Twitter @thepeacemaker Snapchat: @emperor_grier Thanks for your support. Please Like, Share and/or Subscribe Episode 018