Heard It. Said It.

My next episode is with Alexa, who has seen it all, done it all. Currently at Sony, she worked at Spotify for quite some time, after she ran a successful fan account on Twitter dedicated to the boy band, 5 Seconds of Summer. Alexa spills the tea on how she grew the account 1400% and that was just the beginning of her career in music and entertainment. She spills the tea on music marketing drama, and teaches the not so obvious differences in K-Pop and J-Pop. We catch up on the new Netflix documentary, "Pop Star Academy", obsess over Sabrina Carpenter, and more!Make sure to follow me on Instagram and TikTok @hearditsaidit.

Join me in my season two premiere with special guest, singer, songwriter, producer, Yianna! I visited Yianna in the studio in Los Angeles, where she works on her personal music projects as well as contributing to your favorite shows, movies, podcasts, and even your fitness class soundtracks. Yianna and I catch up on our childhood memories, dating failures (and potential successes) and what her current and more confident chapter in her music career looks like. Tune into this episode in which Yianna reveals what goes on behind the glitz and glamour of the music industry, especially for young women trying to pursue their dreams at the same time as figuring out their identities. Big shout out to listeners and supporters of season 1. This has been so fulfilling, and I hope you’re excited to see what’s in store for the future!Make sure to follow me on Instagram and TikTok @hearditsaidit for other music content and commentary!

In honor of AAPI month, Amy stopped by to discuss some of your favorite Asian musicians including thuy, Sinead Harnett, Saweetie, Shenseea, Jhene Aiko, Olivia Rodrigo, yaeji, Peggy Gou, and more! We love to see more Asian representation in the music industry, and we're rooting for all of them. Tune into this episode to listen to some fun facts about your favorite Asian artists that you may not know. Plus, we discuss our favorite (and least favorite) concert and festival experiences including Outside Lands, Coachella, and Rolling Loud. Make sure to follow @hearditsaidit on your favorite podcast streaming platform as well as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

Join me and my guests Jackie and Mario to discuss their journey as bandmates to lovers. We play a round of Song Association before discussing Mario’s band “The Morning Herald” as well as Jackie’s career in music marketing and advertising. Listen to us share hot takes about some of your favorite artists like Blink 182, BLACKPINK, and more! Do you think Addison Rae is a true pop star? Was Miley Cyrus culturally appropriating hip-hop during her “Bangerz” era? Did Bruno Mars and Silk Sonic deserve all those Grammy’s? We talk about so many artists that you should check out, you don’t want to miss this episode. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast streaming platform and to follow us on IG, TikTok and YouTube @hearditsaidit.

In this week's episode, I speak with Rithika @rithikasilvers to discuss how we discovered music as first-generation kids, balancing the music we heard at home and from our immigrant parents versus the music we heard from our peers. LimeWire, MySpace, TRL, and Glee were some of the key ways we discovered music. We discuss how as we have witnessed more Asian representation in film and television, we've also noticed the growing influence of Bollywood and K-Pop in American pop music. Plus, Rithika is an old Drake STAN. Tune in to listen to some hilarious anecdotes about her deep passion for old Drake and how new artists like FKA Twigs are giving Beyonce a run for her money. Also, whatever happened to Jay Sean?Make sure to follow us @hearditsaidit on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok!

Drake, Kendrick, Big Sean, Metro Boomin, Lil Wayne, Jacob Collier, Andre 3000, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Tori Kelly, Ariana Grande...we discuss them all in this episode. Join me and my special guest, producer, composer, performer and music theory nerd Michael @michaelaburano to discuss the feud between rap's "Big Three" and what makes a great rapper in today's era. Plus, we discuss new album releases from Ariana Grande and Jacob Collier, and what makes them stand out from the rest of pop music today.  Plus, what is considered great music - when artists make music for themselves or for the people?Make sure to subscribe and give that 5-star rating. Please follow @hearditsaidit on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube!

In my next episode, I sit down with Josh @jabahranks to look back on Afrobeats's growing popularity as well as tips and tricks on how to find new music.With breakout stars like Burna Boy, Tems, and Tyla, Afrobeats music has experienced widespread global mainstream acclaim, and even a new Grammy category was introduced this year. Tune into the episode to learn about the history of Afrobeats as well as some of Josh's favorite Afrobeats (and non-Afrobeats) artists. Plus, have you heard of day lists, niche mixes and AI DJ? There are so many features on Spotify that can help you better discover new songs and artists, and to create the most impressive playlist for any occasion.Follow us and give us that five star rating, and make sure to follow us @hearditsaidit on IG, TikTok and YouTube!

Join me and my special guest, Sabrina @winsome_liusome, to discuss the various subgenres and sub-subgenres of electronic dance music including house, techno, and Sabrina's favorite, dubstep. We discuss common misconceptions about rave culture and the deeper connection Sabrina and other lovers of EDM have with the music and sense of community fostered at concerts and festivals. Plus, proper festival etiquette and special shout out to female DJs that are thriving in the male-dominated industry.Follow us on IG and TikTok @hearditsaidit for music recommendations, music industry tea and gossip, and music history!

Record label drama. Shadowbanning. Industry Plants. Join me and my special guest, Justin @_muugen_, to discuss the pressures for artists to cater their brand and content to the the ever-changing music industry trends. We also discuss Justin's favorite artists including Lupe Fiasco and the controversial Kanye West. Justin challenges the music industry's protection, or lack thereof, of minorities as well as the reality of individuals' sense of social responsibility to support or not support artists and brands. Listen to this thought-provoking episode and weigh in on the conversation!Follow and give us that 5-star rating! Also, please follow us on IG, TikTok and YouTube @hearditsaidit. 

Join me and my special guest, Sophia @sayitaint_soph, where we discuss our shared love for Adele as well as Sophia’s recent experience crying at Adele’s show in Vegas. We also dive into the history of rumored beefs between women in music like Beyonce versus Amerie and Nicki Minaj versus Megan thee Stallion. Is it possible that multiple women thrive in music or can only one woman reign supreme? How much can an artist be held accountable for how their fandom acts?Follow and give us that 5-star rating! Also, please follow us on IG, TikTok and YouTube @hearditsaidit and slide in the DMs if you're interested in being a guest!

Tune into my first episode with one of my friends/content creator, Erica @bougeandrouge, where we discuss discovering songs versus following artists, such as Taylor Swift, NIKI and ILLENIUM. Don’t miss us gossiping about how our portfolio of previous lovers have influenced our music choices, and hear us weigh in on Disney actor turned pop stars, TikTokers turned pop stars, and "legacy" artists. Follow us on IG, TikTok, and YouTube @hearditsaidit and slide in the DMs if you're interested in being a guest!