Makin Alotta Sense!

S/o to my guy AveryBoy for coming on the podcast and dropping the knowledge, wisdom, & game he has accumulated over these years. Another one of 256s very own who's been grinding & putting in work for over 2 decades. He learned a lot from the likes of Yelawolf & Shawty Fatt from being apart of their entourage. He's seen the highs & the lows of being in this music industry so now he wants to give back by providing a solid studio place for certain artist in his city to record at. Building his latest studio from the ground up in 2024 and currently taking audio engineering classes citing 'it was just what I needed to spice my life back up." AveryBoy is not just a solid engineer, but also a very skilled rapper, a carpenter, & great person! We're very thankful for being able to have him come on the platform & we hope you all enjoy this episode just as much as we did recording it. Please like, subscribe, comment, and hit that notification bell if you haven't already as it greatly helps the channel. You can also listen to all of our episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast, & anywhere you listen to your fav podcasts at. As always thank you to everyone who supports and remember to Make Alotta Sense. Tips/Donations https://cash.app/$TonioDaGreat7Support the showhttps://youtube.com/@makinalottasense?si=zMOF54fX6tQCUxlZ

One of Birminghams most talented brothers, Mr Daan Rana pushed up to have a conversation & give us the spill on what makes him such an amazing artist & human being! We talked about music, his upbringing/background, his college experience, co-founding the movement "The Flourish" & much more. His music is available on all digital streaming platforms + Youtube so check him out when you get a chance. & if your ever in Enslyey, Alabama stop by The Greenhouse for live entertainment, workshops, & creative showcases. They don't miss!!Daan Rana is a Birmingham-bred singer, emcee, and multidisciplinary creative whose work lives at the intersection of R&B, hip hop, and cinematic storytelling. Blending velvet melodies with sharp-edged lyricism, he builds sonic worlds that feel both intimate and expansive.As the founder of No More Dead Rappers LLC, Daan Rana moves beyond music into visual art, live performance, and cultural production, crafting projects that center vulnerability, imagination, and growth. Each release feels like a chapter in an evolving universe, where heartbreak becomes architecture and clarity feels earned.Rooted in community and driven by vision, Daan Rana creates work that is as reflective as it is resonant.Please like, subscribe, comment, and hit that notification bell if you haven't already as it greatly helps the channel. You can also listen to all of our episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast, & anywhere you listen to your fav podcasts at. As always thank you to everyone who supports and remember to Make Alotta Sense. Tips/Donations https://cash.app/$TonioDaGreat7Support the showhttps://youtube.com/@makinalottasense?si=zMOF54fX6tQCUxlZ

S/o to miss Seicho Butterfly for pushing up on us & conversing with us. We wanted to give Seicho her flowers for being an amazing singer, writer, artist, content creator, & overall person.If you're new to this channel & like what we do here on MAS, please subscribe to the channel, give us a like, & leave us a comment. As we'd love to hear your feedback. All of our episodes are available on all podcast directories like Apple Podcast & Spotify for those who maybe can't watch the podcast but would still like to listen and hear from us. Thank all of you for your support. If you would like to book Tonio Da Great and/or MAS for any event contact us directly via email [[email protected]]"Born & raised in Birmingham, AL as , Seicho (pronounced SAY-CHO) has always had a passion for music. She is an American artist who raps, sings, and writes songs. Her first single “Revival” was the start of her career. Her “Take Off” ep has been well received. Seicho is an artist who is about growth, learning, and development. She wants to use her music to inspire, keep people entertained, & contribute to maintaining the integrity of music. The name comes from the Japanese word “Seichō” which means “growth”. Everyday we are supposed to be learning and reaching new heights. As you listen to her music please allow her fresh penmanship to take you through the various stages of life."Support the showhttps://youtube.com/@makinalottasense?si=zMOF54fX6tQCUxlZ

On this episode I sat & chopped it up with 2 Alabama legends that I'm honored to call my patnas! C.Strong Bloodline & my homie Cash. C.Strong Bloodline aka CurtDawg is a fellow founding member of the legendary North Alabama rap duo (The Bloodline). A 16 year veteran of the Alabama Independent Music scene & a 4 time Alabama Music Awards nominee. CurtDawg began skipping school to produce beats in 2001, before changing his life at 19 and deciding to follow his faith he ran the streets as a teenager. In 2009 he & his brother in law Crucial released their debut album " Gods Book of Rhymes" & began traveling Alabama & Tennessee showcasing their rap abilities gaining a loyal following in the process. In 2011 C.Strong Bloodline released his first solo mixtape "The Monkey in the Middle" & has released 6 solo projects to date. One of which (No Clones in Heaven Deluxe Edition) was nominated for Album of the Year at the 11th annual Alabama Music Awards show. In 2025 C.Strong joined ULOV Entertainment and the musical group "Dem Boyz". C.Strong has a versatile style filled with his faith, his failures, and spiritual beliefs. Raw, uncut, & unbiased on political deception as he seeks to bring awareness through the power of music.Granvielle is a multi-talented artist from Scottsboro. He is the lead vocalist from the music group, "Soul Karnival". He can rap, produce, write, & play a ton of instruments mane. I call him Jimmy Hendrix cause the boy cold 🥶 I met him back in 2024 when I started hosting and putting together my own open mics. A member on my team hit me like check out this band called Soul Karnival so I checked them out and instantly wanted to book them. They pushed up on us and performed an amazing show. So he been my patna ever since.Please like, subscribe, comment, and hit that notification bell if you haven't already as it greatly helps the channel. You can also listen to all of our episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast, & anywhere you listen to your fav podcasts at. As always thank you to everyone who supports and remember to Make Alotta Sense. Tips/Donations https://cash.app/$TonioDaGreat7Support the showhttps://youtube.com/@makinalottasense?si=zMOF54fX6tQCUxlZ

Yooo we back with another episode & this time we got Phoenix City, Alabamas very own PAPERMANN!!! 👏🏾👏🏾 PaperMann is a well rounded very talented entertainer doing a variety of things like: hosting, rapping, podcasting, acting, and being a brand/entrepreneur. He has his own clothing line called Mob4Eva Clothing. He's also a member of SoundOnTheHill, a media company that supports local artist and businesses. PaperMann has been making music for over 12 years and has his music available on all streaming platforms and online stores. He credits God, his mother, and the great supporting cast of his friends for the success he's had & where he is today.Please like, subscribe, comment, and hit that notification bell if you haven't already as it greatly helps the channel. You can also watch the video to this episode on our YouTube channel 🎥Cashapp: $TonioDaGreat7Support the showhttps://youtube.com/@makinalottasense?si=zMOF54fX6tQCUxlZ

Yoooooo we back mane with season 2 of the Makin Alotta Sense Podcast. A the first guest I brought on for this season is none other than one of Alabamas most decorated poets, E. Bailey!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾E. Bailey is the first generation collage student from rural Alabama. She spends her time earning her degree in psychology while pursuing her career as a creative writer, performing her spoken word poetry and touching the souls of her listeners. She is the winner of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies 2024 College Undergraduate Poetry Competition. Bailey is also author of two published poetry collections, "Where the Bullet Went" & "A Living Thing". She is the 30th ranked individual slam poet in the nation and recently competed in the 2025 Southern Fried Poetry Slam.Please like, subscribe, comment, and hit that notification bell if you haven't already as it greatly helps the channel. You can also listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and wherever you listen to your fav podcasts at. As always thank you to everyone who supports and remember to Make Alotta Sense. Tips/Donations https://cash.app/$TonioDaGreat7Support the showhttps://youtube.com/@makinalottasense?si=zMOF54fX6tQCUxlZ