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The Focal Spot Podcast, 68 episodes.

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Multi-Platinum award winning producer, drummer, and musical director Amadeus talks about his career, working with Diddy, Trey Songz, Foxy Brown, Young M.A and more

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Leslie "Big Lez" Segar recalls memories with the CEO of Uptown Records the late Andre Harell, mastering the courage to pivot, her dancing career and more

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Actress Jen Freeman talks about being on "My Wife and Kids", becoming a mother, abstinence and more

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Pastor Kevin E Taylor talks Aaliyah, Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, his experience at BET and more

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Naughty By Nature's own Vin Rock talks Mastering the Courage to Pivot, Rita Wilson, Diddy & more

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Mike Hill talks Cynthia Bailey, his memoir "Open Mike", mental health and more

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Former video vixen Whyte Chocolate talks Nelly's TipDrill and the Credit card scene, being a video vixen and more

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1/4 member of Hip-Hop & R&B dancing group "Mecca" Merylin Mitchell talks Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, Robyn Crawford Michael Jackson & more

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"So You Want a Podcast?" a conversation about the beginnings of podcasting, developing, promoting and make money from your podcast.

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Bryan-Michael Cox talks how Beyonce and Matthew Knowles solidified his decision in becoming a producer, surviving COVID-19, his Instagram Live parties, his love for HBCUs and more

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The Grief Behind the Smile

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Naughty By Nature answers the question "How did NJ influence Hip-Hop?"

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DJ Khaled talks about the importance of getting rest

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Former 90s Hip-Hop and R&B dancer Carolyn Brown from the legendary dancing group “Mecca” talks Whitney Houston," And I Danced" documentary, the controversial music video "Tip Drill" and more.

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90's legendary dancer Leslie "Big Lez" Segar talks about dancing for the 90s sitcom "Living Single" theme song, dancing for artists such as Michael Jackson Whitney Houston, loving her body and more.

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From being homeless to being accepted to over 18 colleges to now getting ready for college, Jersey City star Dylan Chidick talks about his journey

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Redefining Masculinity (4/4)- Masculinity and (homo)+sexuality, the gay agenda pegging, teaching LGBTQ history in schools and more.

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Redefining Masculinity (3/4) "Masculinity and Sexuality pt.1", how number of sexual partners shapes masculinity, mommy/women issues among men, double standards among childhood sexual violation & more.

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Redefining Masculinity (2/4): Emotionally Unavailable men, breaking down the T.H.U.G mindset, accepted forms of emotional expression and more.

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DJ Envy from Power 105.1's "The Breakfast Club" talks real estate, Interviews debates with Damon Dash & Killer Mike and more.

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Redefining Masculinity (1/4): Toxic Masculinity, reaction to the Gillette Ad, women’s contribution to toxic masculinity, agenda against men and more.

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Dr. Catrise Austin talks Cardi B, Mona Scott Young, Mental Health in the Dental Industry and more

23

Suffering from menstrual cramps? Women's health discussion with Dr. Rosalyn Porter

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Healing Fibroids, PCOS, Endometriosis the natural way feat. Jahson Wholistic Wellness Minister

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Dr. Jeff Gardere discusses the impact and effects of childhood sexual abuse.

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Donshea Hopkins talks being Raina on Power, her music and acting career and more

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DJ Jazzy Joyce talks about current endeavors and her legacy

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R&B group Total talks Biggie Smalls, Diddy, their favorite Total song and more.

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Vin Rock From Naughty by Nature speaks on the future of Naughty by Nature

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Cherie Johnson talks motherhood, racial profiling and entrepreneurship

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DJ Enuff from NYC Hot 97 talks Notorious B.I.G, the late Robin Williams. Depression in Hollywood and more.

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Rapper 2 Pistols talks T-pain, French Montana, his rap career and more

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Rapper Jacques Johnson talks being featured on BET's Cypher, his future and more

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Tiffany Haddish talks how comedy saved her life, Kevin Hart, waxing experience, foster care and more.

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R&B Singer, Songwriter and Dancer QT Jazz talks working with rapper T.I, Kandi Burruss, music business, future goals and more

36

Mama Joyce from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" talks Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker, RHOA, what really happens during the show, establishing his own wealth and more

37

Lauren Lake talks Paternity Court, the difference between Paternity Court and Maury’s DNA episodes, Kourtney Kardashian paternity drama and more

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Grammy Award songwriter Crystal Nicole talks the business of songwriting, penning R&B Artist Monica's "Love All Over Me" and more

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Former Director of A&R at Laface Records Tony Mercedes talks current music industry trends, business of music and more

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Music Video Director Lionel C. Martin talks directing "Dear Mama" Tupac Shakur, TLC, "Poison" for Bell Biv Devoe, "How To Be A Player?" movie and more.

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Kid Name Breezy speak about collaborating with Pusha T, playing basketball with R&B Singer Ashanti and the inspiration behind his mixtape

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Producer Pat Gallo of Divine Bars talks DMX, transitioning from producer to artist and more

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Jamiss talks about being featured on Kanye West's "Workout Plan" music video, collaborating with J Cole and Big Sean, Chicago rap scene and more

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Actor Brian J. White discusses his book titled "Black Carpenter"

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Information about the National Institute of Corrections

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Tachelle Wilkes talks how women balanced hip-hop highlights the importance of having an network of lady emcees, dj, and producers, meeting Tupac on the “Above the Rim" and more

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Pam lead singer of 90s R&B group Total talks growing up in New Jersey, meeting Kima and Keisha, Diddy, Biggie and more

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Camp Lo, Pete Rock and TrackStarr the DJ talks about collaborating for the 80 Blocks from Tiffany’s project and more

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730 Dips and Dipset producer Tito Green talks Dipset’s influence on hip-hop, growing up with Dipset member Freaky Zeeky and advice that Big Meech from Black Mafia Family gave him

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Born Divine talks being connected to Wu-Tang, how t.v show “The Wire” was based from his uncle Melvin Williams, Baltimore Club music, Tupac and more

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Shyheim aka the Rugged Child talks Biggie Smalls, Wu-Tang, Tupac and more

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Lets talk finances with Ryan Mack

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Live Hart speaks on opening for R&B singer Monica, Miki Howard, her song “Please Don’t say It’s over” , the importance of staying true to your music and more

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Music producer Kannon "Caviar" Cross talks about being mentored by Easy- E and DJ Train, working with T.I. being featured on the Dr. Drew show with DMX and more

55

Rah Digga talks Busta Rhymes, Lauryn HIll, being a woman in hip-hop and more

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Play from Kid-N-Play talks Tupac Shakur, "House Party and Class Act" movies, mental and spiritual health and more.

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Professional Naturals

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North Carolina rapper Derty Den talks meeting legendary rapper Slick Rick, building a fan base in his hometown and more

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Slick Watts talks about collaborating with Houston Rapper Mike Jones, partnering with clothing brand Stall and Dean and more

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Rapper Mike Jones talks about his break from the industry, T-pain, his featured song with rapper Slick Watts and more

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Jason from 90s R&B group "Soul For Real" talks how Soul for Real was created, Heavy D, "Candy Rain" and more

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If you are withheld from sex from your partner, would you cheat?

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Can you be pro-choice and still follow a religious faith?

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Would you reveal someone's HIV status to a loved one?

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Does Valentine's day really mean anything to you?

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Would you date someone with a child/children?

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Does the matter of sexual partners matter when it comes to a relationship?

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The real deal on living on your own after high-school