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Yearning with Dende

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Eem Triplin: On his debut album, studying songwriters, evolving his sound, & more.

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Kingo Halla: Coming up in a musical family, Toronto's community, exploring new sounds, and the latest "Alchemy"

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BADBADNOTGOOD: the secret to longevity, the art of collaboration, touring the world, Toronto, & more

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Jordan Hawkins: Coming up in the church, finding his sound, and living out his rock star dreams.

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Mavi: “Shadowbox,” the ups and downs of independence, evolving as a songwriter, giving back to the city of Charlotte, & more.

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Nana: Artist development, the influence of the West Coast, visual storytelling, and more.

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Isaia Huron: “I’ll Finish The Lyrics Later,” finding comfort in chaos, embracing human error, and putting the art first.

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Tariq Al-Sabir: being unbound by expectations, wearing many creative hats, working with Dev Hynes, & more

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Peach Tree Rascals: Navigating the industry, their viral “Mariposa” moment, keeping each other humble, and more.

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ESTA: his debut album FRANCIS, coming up in Soulection, finding his confidence, & trusting his instincts.

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Baby Money: Coming up in Detroit, the message in the music, hitting the road, and being a father

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LUCI: Being a multifaceted creative, pushing boundaries while staying true to her foundation, and what’s next

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Tempest: Channeling rage into fun, being a multi-creative, ego death, & her latest release The Ranch

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Xenia Manasseh: Songwriting as a form of confession, raising the ceiling for African artists, & creating space for people to feel.

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Radamiz: On intention, purpose, finding peace in the process, spreading love, and so much more.

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Yellow Days: On "Hotel Heaven," storytelling, reconnecting with himself, and exploring a new sound.

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Duckwrth: His most vulnerable album, world-building, defying preconceptions, & more.

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Chenayder: Her life-changing year, cosigns from Tyler, The Creator to Clairo, balancing music & high school, and her debut "Maybe In Another Life."

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Swavay: Staying true to himself, lessons from Metro Boomin & James Blake, building community, and his latest BILLY.

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Justin Nozuka: Growing up surrounded by music, Toronto, his process, & latest “CHLORINE."

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Benji.: Coming out of Pittsburgh, his time with Spillage Village, developing his sound, and crafting the Love Gun Trilogy.

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Kenji: On his debut project "between heaven & earth," finding his voice, and building community.

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Lekan: On intentional songwriting, surrendering to the creative process, and touring with Tems

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Buddy: On finding himself, going independent, & his latest release "Don't Forget To Breath."

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TeaMarrr: On having fun in her cat woman era, songwriting as therapy, misogynoir, and more

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Low.bō: On Baltimore, honest songwriting, family, & embracing his own creative path

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Andre Lawrence: On Dustrial Denim, growing up in NYC, exploring new sounds, & more.

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Real Ones: Chicago's music platform on their rise, community, & who they're listening to

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Frank Leone: On his debut album FISH, finding his voice, coming up in Chicago, world building, & more.

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Seafood Sam: On redefining the sound of Long Beach, embracing the process, the importance of family, & more.

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Tunji Ige: On Philly, blurring genre, songwriting, and what's next

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Rae Khalil: On her debut CRYBABY, working with Anderson .Paak, Rhythm & Flow, intentional songwriting, and more

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Chris Patrick: On Jersey, work ethic, artist development, and building his own community.

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MoRuf: on Jersey, coming up around legends, redefining his worth, the Tiny Mic era, & being a father

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Erick The Architect: On embracing his full potential as an artist, the impact of the Flatbush Zombies, collaborating with legends, & his passion for design

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Daisy World: On capturing the moment, the power of community, being vulnerable, & finding confidence in the process on her debut album “Toothpick”

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Kenny Mason: On building a community, being vulnerable, subverting genre, & pushing forward

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Joony: On Maryland, crafting a sound of his own, staying consistent, & being about his business.

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Sadboi: On Toronto, making music for the girls, Drake's advice, & her debut debut project BARE CHAT.

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Brandon Woody: On creating his own sound, Baltimore, releasing music on his own time, and more.

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Neemz: On identity, intention, discipline, & world-building

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SiR: On the his record "Heavy," family, growth, vulnerability, and more.

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Amal Zenab: On being a first generation New Yorker, thoughtful songwriting, collaboration, and more.

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Shaé Universe: On family, self-love, virality, & “Love’s Letter"

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Una Mia: On her debut, training as an opera singer, learning to be vulnerable on record, and more

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Asha Imuno Interview: On Pins & Needles, Moreno Valley, & staying true to himself

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Amindi Interview: Manifestation, the DIY mindset, creating her own version of success, & more

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FELIX! Interview: On Van Buren, Brent Faiyaz, graphic design, and more.

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April + VISTA Interview: Collaborating with Little Dragon, DIY Mentality, & Appreciating The Moment

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Rodney Chrome Interview: Little Rock, queer representation in rap, & manifesting stardom

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Femdot. Interview: On Free Samples Vol. 2, songwriting, & Chicago

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Cisco Swank Interview: On being raised around music, finding his sound, & the debut album "More Better"

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They Hate Change Interview: Life on the Road, Inspiration, New Music, and more

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Live from Digilogue Day ft. Kerry Blu, Cedric Brazle, Prez Harris [Part Two]

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Live from Digilogue Day ft. Nyla XO, Tymain Robbins, DZH, & Léa The Leox [Part One]

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Elmiene Interview: "Accepting the death of the life I thought I was going to have, for the birth of the one that I’m living.”

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C.S. Armstrong Interview

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King Isis Interview

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Pote Baby Interview: Hometown Hero

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Léa Sen Interview: How To Write Sad Songs That Make You Happy

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Aja Monet Interview: Surrealist Blues Poet, Organizer, Storyteller

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Interview: Planet Giza are Ready When You Are

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Fly Anakin & YUNGMORPHEUS Interview

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Mamadou Interview: World Building, Storytelling, and Embracing the Process

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Roundtable: The Art of Storytelling with Reason (9.10)

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Wesley Joseph Interview: “We punch above our weight so we can get to a higher level, and then we do that again.”

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Roundtable: Love, Lust, & Accountability with BLK ODYSSY + Special Guest Wesley Joseph (9.9)

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Reggie Becton Interview: The Sadboy Era

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Roundtable: The Blog Era with ItsTheReal + Special Guest Reggie Becton (9.8)

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DaVionne Interview: "This is the beginning of my true story."

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Kei Henderson Community Check-In: "We have one of the best rosters in the business"

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Roundtable: Your Favorite Rapper's Favorite Rapper with KEY! + Special Guest DaVionne (9.7)

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Alex Vaughn Interview: Own Your Vulnerability

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Roundtable: Lolo Zouaï for Lolo by Lolo Zouaï + Special Guest Alex Vaughn (9.6)

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Fana Hues Interview: Moving With Purpose (9.5)

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Sidney Madden Community Check-In: "The stories that move me most are the ones that are challenging the way things are."

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Roundtable: The South (Still) Got Something To Say with Kari Faux + Special Guest Fana Hues (9.5)

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Dreamcastmoe Interview: Embracing Self (9.4)

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Jamz Supernova Community Check-In: "It's never been easier to get your music out there, but it's never been harder to be heard."

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Roundtable: Crying In The Club with Araya + Special Guest dreamcastmoe (9.4)

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Jordan Ward Interview: Moving Forward (9.3)

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Roundtable: The New Timeless Sound with Armon Sadler + special guest Jordan Ward (9.3)

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Interview: Feeling Yourself, A Conversation with Kayla Steen (9.2)

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Roundtable: International Anthems + Special Guest Kayla Steen (9.2)

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Interview: Rap's Superhero Has Arrived, A Conversation with Ben Reilly (9.1)

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Roundtable: The Season Nine Premiere with Athena Yasaman + Special Guest Ben Reilly (9.1)

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The Only Music Discovery Podcast Returns — March 23rd, 2023
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NOT 97 IS BACK! Season Nine drops 3/23/23
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The Check In ft. Your Grandparents

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RnB Will Never Die with Dylan Sinclair (8.10)

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On The Road with Madison McFerrin (8.9)

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The Check In ft. grouptherapy.

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The Check In ft. Beloved Sun

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Jersey Over Everything with MoRuf (8.8)

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The Check In ft. Quadry

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A Beginners Guide To Web3 with Melanie McClain, Max Kulchinsky, & Heno.

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"Good Music Travels Regardless" with Touré Ali (8.7)

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The Check In ft. They Hate Change

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RaShaad Shaking His A$$ with Max Kulchinsky (8.6)

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