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The Come Up Show — 209 episodes
Sean Leon: Attachment is the root of all suffering
Lizzo shares stories about her struggles and sleeping in her car she named “Harvey Dent”
Ruben Young talks Dreamstate, trusting yourself and how to remove yourself from your art
You are going to have to serve two masters when you have a hit
Tre Mission talks uprooting yourself & Orphan Black
Making It From The 6IX
The Future of Sharing and Discovery
Haviah Mighty: I am the underdog experience
TCUS Podcast featured on CBC Radio & Summer Schedule
Classified on finances, state of music and attention spans
TOBi: You have to ask yourself, why am I doing this?
Joyia- Don’t worry about what everyone else is doing
NBDY: On the importance of knowing who you are as an artist
DijahSB on the highs and lows of being an independent artist
The Best of 2018- Part 2
The Best of 2018- Part 1
JD Era: Don’t be afraid to put up your own bread
Devontée on how he dealt with depression and mixing his album "Head Gone" at Kevin Durant's house
August Rigo: There are so many artists that are artists for the wrong reasons
Gavin Sheppard on The Remix Project and classic Toronto music history!
Shad on exploring fear in "A Short Story About A War"
Odario on how extreme emotions contribute to great music
Mahalia on the value of travel, being a mixed woman & more
Lou Phelps on new album, being KAYTRANADA's brother & more
Quake Matthews on quitting his job to pursue music and "Drinking Games"
Tim North on "Fuck Luck", rebranding and songwriting placements
Our Mac Miller interview when he was only 18 years old
Just John: Run at your own pace
Hezi shares top 3 cereals, touring with Clairmont the Second, and ambitions
Maestro Fresh Wes: Toronto was a true underdog with an inferiority complex
K. Forest on overthinking, working with Travis Scott, and taking risks
G Milla- I make music because it’s a release
Michie Mee: Hip-Hop is maturing and it’s about time
Khadijah Lopez: Toronto has so much hidden talent. It's actually stressful.
Kris the $pirit: The youth don't f** with nothing
Nate Husser: Disrespect gets me so turnt
Tre Mission: Pay me now or later but you’re gonna pay me
FrancisGotHeat: I never really had a plan, I just picked up my bags and left
Kayo Guevarra: Artists are emotional, empathetic people
Judi Lopez- When I started dancing, Hip-Hop wasn’t really a thing
Zaki Ibrahim: Cities, countries, and places have personalities that feed the creative
Christian “King” Combs, Tank God, and Bay Swag talk about patience, gratitude, and legacy
Tone Mason: Drake was our last Hail Mary
SPTLGT 2018: How minority creatives deal with mental health
Tasha The Amazon x Danthrax: There is a cultural insecurity in Toronto
Cola: In this business, nobody knows what they are doing [PART 2]
Cola: A sell-out is someone who conforms in order to eat [PART 1]
Jordon Manswell: Every creative should be using their emotions
Matthew Progress: The “machine” has picked the Toronto sound
Beatchild: Toronto is still the screwface capital
Trish: This industry is 10% talent and 90% business
Cadence Weapon: Your average rapper acts like Kanye without working like Kanye
Langston Francis: If this musical journey was a marathon, then I'm still tying my shoes
SEASON 4 PREMIERES FEB 21ST
Best Interviews of 2017 [Part 2]
Best Interviews of 2017 [Part 1]
2nd Son: The REAL secret key to production is sharing a meal
Birthday Boy: It’s a lifelong battle against myself to get better
Extra Gravy Show: Detroit will get you ft. Chedo
11:11: I was the jock that sang
Emanuel: I make music to connect with people
Bonus Ep: Chedo co-hosts 100% Canadian w/ R.Chung on G98.7fm
M.I. Blue: I make visual sounds
Elaquent: I'm not afraid of the worst-case scenario
Locksmith: If you are overthinking you're not moving
City Fidelia: Pay attention to the energy you give out so you have enough to produce yourself.
Clairmont The Second: I'm working on everything myself now. I control where this goes.
Majid Jordan: Look for those moments that inspire you differently and open your eyes
The Internet: Own your creative journey
Northern Stars: Exploring the alternative to Toronto's sound
Jidenna: Toronto is moving humanity
Saudin: What comes easy won’t last, what lasts won’t come easy
Raz Fresco Pt.2 : I almost died a week before my birthday
Raz Fresco Pt.1 : Energy is the realest thing
Merna: It’s not about ego anymore….It’s about sharing
a l l i e : Music has been one of the most healing aspects of my life
Sean Leon: Your come-up is the most romantic part of your career
Gabriel Garzon-Montano: I used to wait for the storm to pass, now I'm learning to dance in the rain
Son Little: Music saved me over and over again
Jalen Santoy: I'm so hungry at times, I don't realize the happiness in the moment
Memphis Bleek: If Jay Z doesn't do something for a radio show, they don't play my record
Burd and Keyz: Toronto producers are more progressive... We are more likely to push the envelope
Dynesti Williams: We don't take enough time to be truly happy in our lives
McCallaman: Music is sacred because it has the power to control
Khalil: The music industry is like foster care
Adam Bomb: My thing is legacy over currency
THEY.: It’s not always about being the most talented, it’s about putting in the most work
Mannie Fresh: The EPIC history of Cash Money Records
Teddy Fantum: I'm on the other side of pure chaos, I've evolved now
Saba: You can be peer pressured into not believing in yourself
Sylvan LaCue: Being a rap star is fleeting
Luu Breeze: Don't call me a rapper, I'm an artist
Talib Kweli: It's easier to be a drone. It's easier to take instructions.
Dave B: Know that there's light at the end of the tunnel
Lais Lavish: Music has always been personal to me
Clifton Reddick: The city didn't feel comfortable in its own skin
Khalid: A lot of relationships we surround ourselves with are temporary
Greg Phillinganes: You'll never be more of a musician than you are as a human being
Wyclef Jean: Your pulse has to always think like a child
The Come Up Show (Re) Presents - D-Sisive
The Come Up Show (Re)Presents - Sean Price
The Come Up Show (Re)Presents - K-OS
The Come Up Show (Re)Presents - Ab-Soul
The Best Interviews of 2016 Pt.2
The Best Interviews of 2016 Pt.1
DillanPonders: I want to get over the stigma of what a rapper looks like
Lizzo: Prince’s death made me dedicate myself to positive music
Rob $tone: The only person that’s going to stop me is me
Kavale: Don't chase hits and don't lose faith
Rochester aka Juice: Traveling is a knowledge that people need
Chris Martin of Post Office Sound: Invest in the Community around you
Harrison: Take Care of Your Mental Health
Flex The Antihero: Depressing music makes me happy...does that sound weird?
Murda Beatz: When I started making beats no one believed in me
Boi-1da: I like to make music based on feeling
Tona Tencreddi Pt.2: After this, I’m not going to be part of a group no more
Tona Tencreddi Pt.1: Don't hesitate to leave the city & let people know your talent
Mackenta: I'm more scared of living a life that I'm not proud of
The Search: At the end of the day we are all just figuring out the right path for us
Dwayne Holness: If you can lie to yourself, then what good is your word?
August Rigo: I could fail breaking bricks or I could fail making hits
Stogie T: I don't need to be validated... I'm a Rapper
Devontée: No point of stressing life. Fulfill your Purpose. Follow your Heart.
Tanisha: Ignore the Doubts and Force your Confidence to catch up
Bryan Espiritu: Know your worth as a Human Being
Dam-Funk: Everybody is in a hustle mode, where they are afraid to stand for something
Duckwrth: The best thing you can do for yourself is to love and accept yourself
OSIYM: Making the music is half the battle. You have to figure out a whole sh*t around that.
Pluto: Strategic planning will get you further than your talent will ever get you
Ron Gilmore: There is no excuse why you can't make your dreams happen. F*CK IT. JUST DO IT.
Adria Kain: I'm tired of living broke trying to chase this dream... But I love this sh*t
Marlon Palmer: There's always a way to make money doing what you love
Shad : Maybe I'm still sane because I don't blog or twitter
Jayd Ink: Don't let your mood get in the way of your goals
YogiDaProducer: Timing is Everything
Martin Bauman talks mental health, hip-hop, and biking 7000 kms across Canada
Royce da 5’9”: Everything boils down to consistency
Combat Jack: Toronto has a level of innocence and naiveté that I appreciate
Skepta: A murderer in jail right now was one phone call away from a good friend
Blake Carrington: I went through all this f**king pain you think I’m going to give up right now?
Derin Falana: Your path will not be the same as everybody else's
How To Get Your Music Featured On Blogs
Kaydee: You write the greatest music when you’re going through something
Clairmont The Second : I had to get off the internet to stay sane
Kavale: If you have a plan B you already failed
Shaqisdope: You really have to love music to keep creating
Rel McCoy: Hip Hop is the only culture that involves its fans
Michael Christmas: My mom told me 3 things when I decided to become a rapper
Cousin Stizz: Canada got one with Poutine
Little Simz: Do What You Love & Love What You Do
Classified: 'Greatful' is my last solo album for a while
Kayo: We're Trapped In The Era Of The Turn Up
Dela talks production and falling in love with Paris again
Ed Piskor talks all things Hip Hop Family Tree
Kardinal Offishall talks pursuing dreams, avoiding naysayers, and finding true happiness
John River on why this is his moment of truth and how not taking risks is the greatest risk of all
Apollo Brown talks the importance of listening, not being put in others' boxes, and motivation
Locksmith talks overcoming self-doubt, race in America, and putting love first
Kehlani explains why she deleted her twitter and how yes men can be your downfall
D.O. Gibson talks motivation, the music business, and the meaning of life
TiRon & Ayomari talk self-love, getting out of their comfort zone, and why they make music
Big Sean talks OVO Fest and overcoming Fear
The Juno Awards 2015 w/ NBS, SonReal, Tre Mission, & more
A-Game: This Canadian industry will have you second guessing yourself
No Malice of The Clipse: I don’t think it’s the listeners' duty to separate the real from the fake
Saba shares on what is unifying Chicago artists and why high school was weird
Quake talks new album Rap Music, getting shouted out by Drake, and things happening for a reason
DeJ Loaf shares what she learned from the success of “Try Me” and why you should quit your day job
TassNata talks working with Danny Brown, stealing first Rap tape and musical influence by his father
John River talks believing in a greater purpose, #BlackLivesMatter, and the fear of failure
Junia-T talks travels to U.K., things happening on divine time, and being rich in love
DJ T.Lo talks new EP with Shad, memories of their smallest shows, and digging for records
P.R talks Nujabes' influence, hip-hop in Australia, and where Iggy Azalea fits in
Rapsody talks meeting Jay Z, self-belief, and choosing to "give a damn"
Classified and Shad talk each other's music and their most embarrassing moments onstage
Evidence talks avoiding fame's pitfalls, being raised by N.W.A, and how the world could be better
S.T.S. (Sugar Tongue Slim) - #ThrowBackThursday
Saukrates talks Amani EP, overcoming obstacles, and the 20th anniversary of Still Caught Up
Ghostface Killah - #ThrowBackThursday
Freddie Joachim talks digging for records, keys to happiness, and advice for new artists
Sean Price - #ThrowBackThursday Podcast
Eternia talks gratitude, being present in the moment, and life after hip-hop
Big Sean - #ThrowBackThursday Podcast
Oddisee talks lessons learned in Khartoum, early influences, and defining success
Blacastan talks "Watson & Holmes"
Muneshine talks "In Transit," life lessons, and not being afraid to be different
Ab-Soul - #ThrowBackThursday Podcast
Promise talks upcoming album, pursuing goals, and coming up alongside Drake
Styles P - #ThrowBackThursday Podcast
Naturally Born Strangers talk forming a group, their love of Jameson, and what's coming up next
Yelawolf - #ThrowBackThursday Podcast
Jimmy B talks L.O.R.D.S., the SmashMouth team, and seizing opportunity
Teedra Moses talks her mother's influence, overcoming obstacles, and what music means to her
Tre Mission talks his mission as an artist, keys to success, and manifesting thoughts into reality
Mike Boyd talks Note The Sarcasm, sense of humour, and fatherhood
Airplane Boys talk growing up in Scarborough, Egos & Expectations, and knowing your self-worth
King Reign talks early influences, Toronto's music scene, and his upcoming album, Sincere
Vic Mensa talks Common’s influence, his friendly rivalry with Chance The Rapper, and much more
Young Guru - #ThrowBackThursday Podcast
Jorun Bombay talks Halifax hip-hop history, helping other artists, and getting love from Questlove
Phife Dawg - #ThrowBackThursday Interview
G-Eazy talks early influences, meeting Kobe Bryant, and never getting comfortable
Shad Interviews the Halflife Crew - #ThrowBackThursday Podcast
Classified talks self-titled album, making sacrifices to succeed, and lessons learned in his career
Talib Kweli talks Rakim's influence, creating art from struggle, and records that needed to be made
Kardinal Offishall talks early career beginnings, staying humble, and building upon Toronto's legacy
Rich Kidd talks growing up on Wu-Tang, earning respect in Canada, and learning from Young Guru
Mac Miller talks friendship w/ Earl Sweatshirt, the meaning of life, and his quest to become iconic
Shad talks high school memories, success and failure, and believing in oneself