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This broadcast of MTI Radio features a high-stakes cultural exchange as JG, also known as Heir Jordan of Ten13 Media House, joins the stream. A prominent Spartanburg, SC-based DJ and active streamer, JG brings a frontline perspective on the regional sounds and industry shifts currently shaping the landscape. The discussion moves from the accountability of hip-hop’s “Big Homies” to a heated debate over regional dominance, specifically contrasting the West Coast’s classic run against the Southern explosion of the late 90s. The episode culminates in a deep dive into J. Cole’s The Fall Off, questioning the project’s authenticity and its impact on the Carolina legacy.Timestamps:* [00:00:00] – Introduction and cultural boundaries.* [00:45:00] – Industry accountability: Jay-Z and the NFL.* [00:54:00] – The shift in hip-hop media and academic gatekeeping.* [01:20:00] – 90s industry realities: The era of the “Bad Boy.”* [01:37:00] – Regional Wars: JG/Heir Jordan joins to debate the South vs. the West.* [02:13:00] – Deconstructing J. Cole: The Fall Off and Carolina’s cultural footprint.PREVIOUS POSTSSPOOKY: ACT I | The Blueprint for Columbus Heat This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

What’s Inside: This isn’t just a tech demo; it’s a window into my world. I’m sharing personal stories and background details that add new color to the cast—things you likely haven’t heard before.In this experimental episode, we are peeling back the curtain on the creative process. Join me for a “live” test of a new workflow, recording directly into Substack using Ecamm Live. While we push the limits of the current hardware (waiting on that 16GB upgrade to smooth out the 4K visuals!), the audio is crystal clear and the conversation is raw.What’s Inside: This isn’t just a tech demo; it’s a window into my world. I’m sharing personal stories and background details that add new color to the cast—things you likely haven’t heard before.Between the workflow testing, I pontificate on the day’s events and set a specific vibration centered on relationships. We dive deep into:* How to preserve and nurture genuine connections.* The red flags and subtle signals to look out for.* My personal philosophy on maintaining the right “vibration” with the people in your life.* Plus: A few candid reactions to videos catching my eye today.Tune in for the tech transparency, stay for the real talk.Thanks for reading Meet The Innovators Universe! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

After the music missed the feed yesterday, we’re back with a special, music-heavy edition of The Checkout.This episode features inspiring interludes and tracks from YoDogg, Cardo, Larry June, and Premo Rice. We’re keeping the discussion light to focus on taking it easy, having fun, and feeling our feelings.🎧 Featured in this episode:* YoDogg* Cardo* Larry June* Premo Rice This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

Thanks for reading Meet The Innovators Universe! This post is public so feel free to share it.I let the feed record for 5 hours straight during the workday. This isn’t a playlist; it’s a workflow. From the 318 to the world, this is the raw audio of what it takes to get things done.recorded live from the Mainframe—split-tab workflow, OBS direct feed, no edits.The Lineup: We go heavy on the energy today. Expect:* Duke Deuce (Crunk/High Energy)* Lola Brooke (Grit/Focus)* Ya Dogg (Cuhmuunity)Time Stamps (Jump In): (Note to User: Since I don’t have the exact tracklist time codes yet)* 00:00 - The Clock In* 01:30 - Deep Focus* 03:45 - The Second Wind (Duke Deuce / Energy Spike)* 05:00 - The CheckoutTechnical Note: This session was captured via direct ethernet/HDMI integration into OBS, not a standard screen record. You are hearing the raw application output. Play it loud.Meet The Innovators Universe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

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Host: Shemu’el NamasteTopic: Personal growth, challenges, and community supportKey takeaways:    * The importance of adapting to change and overcoming past traumas.    * The value of community support and building strong relationships.    * The power of personal growth and self-discovery.🎵 New Music from ☀️“Nasty Summer” B.Me and New $Saucellina Suave & Blvck Amethyst feat $WVNK (MTI Radio the Playlist) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

Featured Creative: Jae Brooks of the Midnight Mastermind MediaElliott WIlson vs. Charlemagne the GodVP Harris now frontrunner? But where's the support?Featured Music: MTI Radio the PlaylistThanks for reading Meet The Innovators Universe! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

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Shemuel gives his "hawk tua" take and previews new music,. Rare interview with CrucialBGR as well.Thank you for listening to Meet The Innovators Universe. This post is public so feel free to share it.Exclusive content on mtiradio.substack.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

Celebrate Juneteenth with Shemu'el Namaste at the Ohio Media School and enjoy some indie tunes mixed with Universal Music for Creators!BONUS CONTENT exclusively at mtiradio.substack.comShemu’el dives deeper into the complexities of “what’s Black”Featured MusicJimmy Lee featuring Renni Ricci "Nann Nudda", Benny Starr's "The Land", and moreThank you for reading Meet The Innovators Universe. This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

Thanks for reading Meet The Innovators Universe! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Featured Music: MTI Radio the Podcast Playlist Artist Spotlight: BIG MAMA GERMANIce Cube and Trick Daddy talks about their South Carolina roots This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

New Look. Improved Sound.📣🔔🔊ARTISTS: Ways to Help the ShowBuild your fanbase efficiently. Compete with brands like Tinashe’ and use our referral link to help our show through our partnership with SymphonyOS.Featured Music🆕 DRAKE “Push-Ups” (CDQ)ReferencesEarth Day 🌎 InformationSpace X launches the Falcon 9Start writing today. Use the button below to create your Substack and connect your publication with Meet The Innovators Universe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

Dive into the world of Carolina Hip-Hop with Gusto (Union County, SC) and HeirJordan (Ten13Media House)! This episode features exclusive new music, explores the unique sounds of North and South Carolina rap, and examines J. Cole's influence on the genre. Don't miss out! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

Marlanda Dekine (she/they), b.1986, is the author of the poetry collection, Thresh & Hold, noted as a "stirring debut" by The New York Times. Celebrated in the Gramophone for her “intimate and epic perspectives” on American identity in Ars Poetica, she has received fellowships and awards, including an Individual Artist Fellowship from the South Carolina Arts Commission, a Governor’s Award from SC Humanities, a Palm Beach Poetry Festival Langston Hughes Fellowship, a Tin House Scholarship, and the New Southern Voices Poetry Prize from Hub City Press. Dekine has collaborated with artists of various mediums, including Tyree Daye (Poetry & Visual Art), Brittany J. Green (Composition), Douglas Boyce (Composition), L'Merchie Frazier (Visual Art), and Lisa Neher (Composition). Her poems have been published worldwide, including in Orion Magazine, Oxford American, and POETRY. Dekine owns {unnamed}, LLC, utilizing the arts to guide people, communities, and organizations to their deepest selves through intentional dialogue and designing transcendent programming. She is also the creator of i am from a punch & a kiss, SOUL: An Ancestor Workshop, and Speaking Down Barriers, a nonprofit for equity and justice. Dekine earned degrees from Furman University (BA in Psychology), the University of South Carolina (Master of Social Work), and Converse University (Master of Fine Arts in Poetry)Paris, mixed and recorded by Dwayne Mitchell @ventilatedmindThe Moon, first published in Shudashar Magazine, mixed and recorded by me, artwork by Cedric Umoja @umojaizm This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

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Episode Ten kicks off at Ohio Media School with host Shemuel Namaste- Charlie Clips vs Lu Castro, Clips goes beserrk on Castro- New Rapsody “Stand Tall”- Reflecting back to the SOTUReferences:President Biden’ SOTU This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

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Thanks for pointing out the correction! Here's the updated version of the podcast episode notes:Podcast Episode Notes * "Might Delete This Later": Unveiling J. Cole's new project. What can we expect? Inspired by..OVO? * MTI Playlist Picks: Our top indie picks from the new streets featuring Proteautype and NC’s SoulFood “Healing” * HBCUvc on the Rise: Showcasing startups emerging from HBCUs. * Google's Backing: Exploring Black-owned startups receiving major support. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

* New Music, Hot Takes: Dissecting the Latest Tracks & Trends * From Sampling Wars to Streaming Domination: Kanye Shakes Up the Music World * Megan Thee Stallion Claims Trademark Win: A Big Step for Female Artists * The Queens Reunite: Miss Deb Joins Nicki Minaj for an Instagram Live Extravaganza * Memories & Milestones: USC Upstate Alumni Share Their College StoriesAnyone else heard Nicki say “Heyyy Sheeemmm” at the 6:30 mark?Featured Music and more #MadeWithZenCastr This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

#MADEWITHZENCASTERFeatured MusicPurdie “Check”Kanye West “Carnival”Õb “Say Hello”Cypher Clique “Browser”SHAUNY “Play”Bamboon Suave “Suave Thoughts”Yola Finessin “What’s Next”L-Breezy “Once or Twice”Visuals & MediaReferencesShirley Chisholm Opening QuoteJay Z speech at the 2024 GrammysKanye West Apologizes? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

Enjoyed the podcast? Just wrapped up an episode? Share your thoughts and support by leaving a comment. Your engagement fuels the conversation!Reflecting on Dr. King’s legacy with the passing of Dexter King, Nicki Minaj versus Megan Thee Stallion and the Megan Law, Yasiin Bey’s comments on commercial music and more music from Symphony OS’s playlist, Purdie and more! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

Featured MusicJust Me - WVN, Shem’s life on Hinge, Jeymes Samuel “Obey Your Crazy” Campaign and The Book of Clarence, new music and morehttps://songwhip.com/wvn2/just-me This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

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Brother Namaste follows 1 episode with more music, responds to Charlemagne the God Grammy album of the yea pencil-in, and the TSE distribution project. VISUALS & Media This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe

1. Shem's Move to Ohio: Explore the motivations and insights behind Shem's recent relocation to Ohio, uncovering the impact on his creative process and projects.2. Introducing the "4th Qtr Framework": Delve into the innovative 4th Quarter Framework, a strategic approach that promises a deeper understanding of creative processes and productivity for artists and creatives.3. TSE Distribution Project Unveiled: Learn about the TSE Distribution project, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower artists by fulfilling promises and commitments in the realm of creative distribution.4. Artists' Promises: Discover the core commitments and support promised to artists through the TSE Distribution project, highlighting the tangible benefits and opportunities for creatives through the BE100 showcase.5. Impact on the Creative Community: Discuss the potential implications and benefits of these initiatives for the broader creative community, emphasizing the significance of promised support and frameworks.6. Future Prospects: Explore the potential impact and future trajectory of Shem's move, the 4th Qtr Framework, and the TSE Distribution project on the creative landscape.7. Shem’s to DJ Akademiks commentary: Shem provides more context to the most recent Kevin Hart lawsuit unveiled by recent Tasha K. interview.Start writing today. Use the button below to create your Substack and connect your publication with Meet The Innovators Universe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mtiradio.substack.com/subscribe