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Taste Test Live
by Taste Test Live
Hosted & Produced by @iamdamienlamar Your tasty source for the🔥hottest music🎶 throwbacks & interviews 🗣 and newsspecially curated for your ears.
Episodes
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S3 EP17 - We're Not Worried About It (Social Distancing Issue #2)
This week's "Put This In Your Mouth" segment we paid a discussed a bunch stuff: Drake's new single “Toosie Slide” which all started with a DM, Damien Lamar recaps watching the Instagram Livestream of "Girls with Guitars" curated by HER Music, Brandy posts a photo of her in a studio session,...
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S3 EP 15 Introducing Che Forreign - Lyricist, Writer, Vocalist & Activist
New podcast alert! We're kicking off #womenshistorymonth and it's "All About Che" (pronounced CHEE)! Lyricist, writer, vocalist, activist who is no stranger to the word “Expressionism”. She considers herself an expressionist, which, by definition is a painter, writer, or composer who is an…
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S3 EP15 Introducing Vocalist, Songwriter & Educator Kiaya Cash
Taste Test Live is your music digestion podcast! Hosted by singer, radio presenter & producer, Damien Lamar along with his co-host, Blue Franswa, photographer and serial-entrepreneur & songstress, MJbaker. Taste Test Live features in-depth music discussion, passion-filled opinions, and interviews...
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S3 EP14 PUT THIS IN YOUR MOUTH featuring commentary by guest Kiaya Cash
Taste Test Live is a weekly music review podcast series hosted by @damien.lamar along with m co-@BlueFranswa & @mjbakermusic . The show features a revolving cast of local creatives, artists, singers, entrepreneurs, story-tellers and more to discuss the diverse selection of local and international...
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S3 EP12 Sound-Bending Sensei DJ Mas Appeal
Emcee/Radio Host/ Event Organizer and #Soundbenders, Mas Appeal is a living legend among Northeast Florida’s independent artist’s community. His accomplishments boast contributions from some of independent music's most sought after Beatmakers and MCs like Willie Evans, Jr., Batsauce, Johnny…
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S3 EP11 PUT THIS IN YOUR MOUTH "The Puh and Fuh" featuring commentary by guest DJ Mas Appeal
Oh – it’s really “Taste Test Live!” – you’ll definitely want to hear this week’s music digestion session. This week’s “Put This In Your Mouth” segment is sexy, funny and filling. Dig into the news like a chunk of chocolate cake with the latest hot topics and music news and culture. We were joined...
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S3 EP10 Singer-Songwriter Emanuel Jackson
This weekly music digestion podcast features in-depth discussions on culture, the influence of music, passion-filled opinions and hot topics along with interviews by creatives, change-makers, and artisans. This week's guest is singer/songwriter Emanuel Jackson from Jacksonville, Florida. He...
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S3 EP9 Celebrating Black History Month with Dancethropologist Christa Fatoumata Sylla
Taste Test Live podcast is back! We've returned for the latest pop culture and music entertainment news. To kick off Black History Month, we were joined in the studio with Jacksonville-based African Dance Instructor and culture contributor, Christa Sylla. Christa chimed in on our segment and…
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S3 EP8 Some Honeys Don't But This Honeydo with guest Colette Bing
Welcome back to another installment of your favorite music digestion podcast! This week, we had a special dedication to the late, basketball great and influencer, Kobe Bryant and discussed how he impacted each of us. During our Put This In Your Mouth segment, guest Colette Bing aka DJ Honeydo...
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S3 EP6 Civics Lessons with Lashonda "LJ" Holloway
Lj Holloway (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 5th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary on August 18, 2020. She stopped to discuss her campaign, and candidly shared the importance of voting and offers a really...
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S3 EP5 Multi-Grammy Award-winning drummer and percussionist Ulysses Owens Jr.
Heralded as a “powerhouse of a showman” (Glide Magazine), a “legitimate jazz triple threat” (Critical Jazz) and a drummer who “take[s] a back seat to no one” (The New York Times), performer, producer, and educator Ulysses Owens Jr. goes the limit in the jazz world and beyond. One of the most...
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S3 EP4 Just Playing Games with Barbara Colaciello
We're back with a show we taped on January 14th, but just in time for our guest's birthday! Happy Birthday, Babs! We started off the show with our "Put This in Your Mouth" segment where Blue Franswa admitted that he's starting to realize his worth and the crew along with our guest discusses the...
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S3 EP3 Community Organizer & Cultural Maven Shawana Brooks
Back for our third show with the most interesting black woman in Jacksonville, Shawana Brooks. She joined the Taste Test Live crew to discuss her recent career change and starting a new chapter with JAMS (JAMS - Jacksonville Arts & Music School) a 17,000 square feet campus for the arts and...
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S3 EP2 Jacksonville Piano Man Michael Murphy
Happy New Year! The Taste Test Live crew is back! Taste Test Live features in-depth music discussion, passion-filled opinions, along with interviews by creatives, change-makers, and artisans. This week, we welcome guest Michael Murphy discussing being a full-time independent musician, working…
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S3 EP1 First Taste of 2020
Happy New Year! The Taste Test Live crew is back! Taste Test Live features in-depth music discussion, passion-filled opinions, along with interviews by creatives, change-makers, and artisans. We have a new opening show and theme music and are glad to kick things off with two new segments. The…
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S2 EP 16 Singer and Multi-Instrumentalist Chris Williams Teases New Single Ahead of Album Release
Our good friend Chris Williams - @chrissoulsinger joined us to spill his new single “Come and Get Your Man” dropping on 01/01/2020 and teases his sophomore album "Soul Power Revolution". We were graced with a #TasteTestLive exclusive, y’all and it’s good! Plus, our Put This in Your Mouth Segment...
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S2 EP15 -Spoken Word Artist and Poet Trinity Estelle
Join Damien Lamar and his co-host MJbaker who were joined in the studio with 19-year old, Spoken Word Artist, Speaker, Writer and Poet and Yoga Instructor, Trinity Estelle. She dropped by during her mid-term week to share some words for young speakers, poets, and artists. Originally from Dayton,...
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S2 EP14: The Life of Robert Arleigh White
We're back for another solid week of tasty interviews with a brand new post-Thanksgiving music digestion session with Artist Advocate and Educator, Robert Arleigh White. MJbaker discussed the alternative music set she provided for her family on Turkey Day, Damien Lamar had his first "White...
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BONUS: Have a Taste of "Art Nuggets" at CoRK Open Studios 7
We went LIVE at Have a taste of “captured essence!” We popped open the cork and decided to spontaneously record a few conversations and interview a handful of our favorite “movers and shakers.” The atmosphere at CoRK Open Studios - Year 7 was lit! Among the hundreds of creatives and supporters…
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S2 EP12 Introducing Producer Bishop Jones
Taste Test Live is a weekly music review podcast series hosted by Damien Lamar and his co-hosts Blue Franswa & MJbaker. The show features a revolving cast of local creatives, artists, singers, entrepreneurs, storytellers and more to discuss the diverse selection of local and international music...
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S2 EP11 The Return of the Balance King
Taste Test Live is a weekly music review podcast series hosted by Damien Lamar and his co-hosts Blue Franswa & MJbaker. The show features a revolving cast of local creatives, artists, singers, entrepreneurs, storytellers and more to discuss the diverse selection of local and international music...
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S2 S10: Emmy Award Winning News Producer and Author Nikeshia Elise Williams
“I’M A BLACK WOMAN WHO WRITES FOR BLACK WOMEN ABOUT BLACK WOMEN. PERIOD.” — Nikeshia Elise Williams Damien Lamar was compelled to speak more with this week’s guest who he originally met at a PB&J (Party Benefit & Jam) Jam Session at the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida a few weeks ago.…
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S2 S9: Who Really Let the Dogs Out?
Producer, songwriter and music lover with deep roots in Northeast Florida, Joe Gonzalez aka Papa Wheelie shares his story behind the song "Who Let the Dogs Out," which became a hit for the Bahamian group Baha Men in 1998. “Sunshine is all it takes to illuminate. I’m not on the hunt for anything....
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S2 EP8: "Put This In Your Mouth"
Taste Test Live is your music digestion podcast! Hosted by singer, radio presenter & producer, Damien Lamar along with his co-hosts, Blue Franswa, photographer and serial-entrepreneur & songstress, MJbaker. Taste Test Live features in-depth music discussion, passion-filled opinions, and...
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S2: EP7 For the Love of Music with Bassist and Multi-Instrumentalist Lawrence Buckner
This week, we were joined in the studio with Bassist and Multi-Instrumentalist Lawrence Buckner who discussed his love for music, music education as well as the importance of unity and solidarity among musicians. About Lawrence Buckner: A U.S Army veteran, bassist, vocalist, songwriter, producer;...
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S2: EP6 ‘Filmmaker, Actor and Voice-Actor Jazz Walker on Making a Film About Depression and Working on the set of 'Bad Boys 3'
Taste Test Live is a weekly music review podcast series hosted by Damien Lamar and his co-hosts Blue Franswa & MJbaker. The show features a revolving cast of local creatives, artists, singers, entrepreneurs, story-tellers and more to discuss the diverse selection of local and international music...
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S2: EP5 - Creative Tasting Session with Emerging Artist and Arts Educator Erin Kendrick
👏👏New Podcast Episode! 👏👏 Taste Test Live is a weekly music review podcast series hosted by Damien Lamar and his co-hosts Blue Franswa & MJbaker. The show features a revolving cast of local creatives, artists, singers, entrepreneurs, story-tellers and more to discuss the diverse selection of...
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S2: EP4 Put This In Your Mouth segment plus hosts of the inaugural Jacksonville event, Dîner en Blanc
Taste Test Live crew is back for another hilarious show featuring Blue Franswa's favorite segment: "Put This In Your Mouth". This week's topics of discussion include Frank Ocean's new music, Ella's Mai's Good Morning America announcement that she's hosting the 2019 American Music Awards,...
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S2: EP3 Multi-Instrumentalist and Producer Zo!
This week's tasty show is a bonus! Listen to an exclusive Taste Test Live podcast interview with multi-instrumentalist, producer and Zo! – who dropped by the station to promote his new LP “Fourfront” and discussed working with Phonte, LittleBrother, Carmen Rodgers, Madison Mcferrin, Sy Smith and...
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S2: EP2 Genius Conversations with Photographer Toni Smailagić
👏👏👏 New Podcast Episode Released! 👏 Tuesday night was jammed packed with fun and filled with the most interesting conversations! On this week’s episode, it’s the first time we had TWO PHOTOGRAPHERS on the mic!!! Cre8Jax founder, Toni Smailagić joined us for an insightful full-length 1-hour...
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S2: EP1 - Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with guest Yanira Cardona from YaYa Productions
🌟NEW EPISODE!🌟 We've been away and are kicking off our second season with the first episode which happens to be released during Hispanic Heritage Month! Hear a Taste Test Live-exclusive interview with the Latina influencer, media maven and founder of YaYa Productions, Yanira Cardona. We're so...
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Episode 48 - Singer-songwriter Jessica Leigh Walton
Put This In Your Mouth Rihanna and Drake will not be doing a collab on her new album, she’s working on a new album that will be an all reggae album. Ciara recently was accepted into the Ivy League school Harvard. (Essence Magazine) Kim and Kanye finally announced the name of their baby, Psalm…
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Episode 47: Conversation with Emerging Visual Artist Christopher Clark
Welcome back to another episode of Taste Test Live, the tasty podcast For our episode 47, we sat down with emerging visual artist, Christopher Clark to discuss his work, writing a children's book for his daughter and creating as an artist. Christopher Clark has written and illustrated a…
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Episode 46: Bachelor Party Brothers and entrepreneur Ty Williams Jr.
Put This In Your Mouth (Segment) Janelle Monae & Lupita Nyong'o Rumoured To Be Dating After Met Gala. Woodstock50 was cancelled. Ayesha Curry gets backlash from Red Table Talk. Los Angeles based musician, Flying Lotus, has new music coming out. About Ty Williams Jr Planning Bachelor Parties is a...
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Episode 45: Learning About ArtLife with KD Sadler
Welcome back to another episode of Taste Test Live, the tasty podcast For our forty-fifth episode, podcast hosts Damien Lamar & Blue Franswa chat with Art Life Studios founder, KD Sadler. Listen above and subscribe now to stay updated on all things tasty! In the recent past, World Arts Film...
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Episode 44: Paul Holmes Teases New Album ‘The Whinnys’ & Shares Exclusive Preview with Leading Single "Reaction"
From touring with Franz Ferdinand, Tegan and Sara, The Futureheads, Divine Comedy, Gomez, and Los Lonely Boys to having been featured on MTV, Paul Holmes is as dynamic of an artist as he is talented. Paul Holmes spent years collaborating with other artists and bands in Boston, New York, and…
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Episode 43: No Other Options But Music - Exclusive Interview with Music Producer and Performing Artist, Jai.Mal
Put This in Your Mouth Brandy and Monica may tour together soon. Coachella was a big hit, Ariana Grande brought on Justin Bieber to perform, Childish Gambino put on a great show, Ella Mai, Jaden Smith brought out Will Smith and Tierra Whack floored the crowd. Kanye West’s Sunday Service at...
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Episode 42: From MizTheWriter to the Ministry of Marc Dickerson
Singer/songwriter/Sr. Pastor/Worship Leader of Amazing Life Church, Marc Dickerson shared his journey touring with R&B superstar Fantasia, his life in ministry and shares a Taste Test Live exclusive of his new single "King of My Heart" which is available worldwide in online digital stores and...
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Episode 41: Celebrate Jazz Appreciation and National Poetry Month with poet Love Reigns and jazz bassist, Jonathan Baptiste
This week, we had the privilege of interviewing award-winning poet, Founder, Artis(Tree) Live and The Artis(Tree) Youth Project and Co-founder of The Cypher Open Mic Poetry & Soul, Taryn C Wharwood, also known as @IAmLoveReigns who dropped by to discuss the upcoming Jax Poetry Fest: Party in the...
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Episode 40: What's in the Stank Sauce
Have a taste of last week's "Put This in Your Mouth" segment with our guests Stank Sauce who joined us for our "music digestion" session and later performed "I Know Who I Am". Can the full-length interview on our Taste Test Live Youtube Channel. About Stank Sauce Band The Stank Sauce Band started...
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Episode 39: The Power of Women and Words with guests Christina Parrish Stone and Ebony Payne English
After a full day delay of our podcast, we are proud to present a special 2-hour show with guests: two managing directors, Christina Parrish Stone from Friends of Hemming Park and Ebony Payne-English with The Performers Academy. These influential women joined the hosts to discuss collaborating…
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Episode 38: What's in Room 404 with Multi-instrumentalist Devin Way
We’re back and are a day late with another episode of @tastetestlive !! Hear the full 1-hour exclusive interview with this week’s guest is up-and-coming producer and multi-instrumentalist, Devin Way. Put This In Your Mouth (segment) DMX is out of jail A new BioPic - Jennifer Hudson is going to be...
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Episode 37: Powerhouse Vocals and Passion with Kim Reteguiz
Put This In Your Mouth- Colorism debate about Will Smith’s new role, the debate started because of the complexion of Will Smith compared to the role of Venus Williams’s father - AP press sited the Jaden Smith is working with a church to bring water to Flint - Leaving Neverland omitted details,...
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Episode 36: Meet Evolving Violinist, Philip Pan
Taste Test Live hosts welcome Philip Pan, violinist and former concertmaster with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Philip dropped by to share some really insightful stories & favorite memories during his tenure with JSO, growing up with musical parents, being an Asian guy in a Mariachi band…
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Episode 35: Musical hugs from the incomparable & soulful Mama Blue
On this week’s episode, we are joined in the studio with the incomparable, soulful and everybody's favorite - Mama Blue who dropped by to share her journey through song, sharing her love for music and connecting with the people with her voice. She also performed an exclusive live set of new music...
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Episode 34: Why Jussie? Plus guest interviews with Latina Polymath, Carliana Harris and founder of Ronan School of Music and singer-songwriter Darren Ronan
Tuesday night was jammed packed with fun and the most interesting conversations! On this week’s episode, it’s the first time we featured TWO GUEST!!! Latina Motivational Coach & Journalist, Carliana Harris and founder of Ronan School of Music and singer-songwriter Darren Ronan — who also gave us…
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Episode 33: Have a Taste and Put This In Your Mouth with new co-host MJbaker
It’s “new podcast release day”. We're releasing this episode a day early --- Hosts Damien Lamar and Blue Franswa are back for another week of music digestion with a new co-host, singer-songwriter and return guest MJbaker who will now be featured on the weekly "Have A Taste" segment where Damien…
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Episode 32: In the Spirit of Now with Mixed Media Artist Overstreet Ducasse
We're back again this week with mixed media artist, Overstreet Ducasse who shared his experiences growing up in a hard-working background which led him to become an artist. Overstreet is an unorthodox creative and who turned to art to release frustrations. Creating art as a social experiment,...
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Episode 31: The Crew Meets for Damien Lamar's Not-So-Birthday Show
Each Week on our podcast, Taste Test Live, we have heartfelt and insightful “music digestion sessions” and highlight the happenings in the music and entertainment industry. On our show, you’ll hear artist interviews AND exclusive music you won’t hear on other podcasts! We want to keep our podcast...
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Episode 30: From Sweet Nothings to Beautiful Chaos with Charity Linique
Listen to Taste Test Live for an exclusive interview with R&B Diva and singer-songwriter Charity Linique who joins hosts Damien Lamar and Blue Franswa to discuss her debut "Sweet Nothings". Charity talked about balancing work and artistry, dancing, the inspiration process and being inspired after...
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Hosted & Produced by @iamdamienlamar Your tasty source for the🔥hottest music🎶 throwbacks & interviews 🗣 and newsspecially curated for your ears.
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