Author | Corporate Professional | Rahman Ali joins the podcast to discuss his musical influences like Dionne Warwick, Rakim, LL Cool J, Whitney Houston. Discussed his poetry, new book "Scars, Sins Of My Mother, Faith of my Father". And the music soundtrack to go with each chapter of the book.   "Scars, Sins Of My Mother, Faith of my Father" is available now on Amazon Books.   Also available on Rahman Ali website.  

Media Mogul | Entertainment Industry Veteran | Angelo Ellerbee joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "Before I Let You Go: Life Lessons From An Industry Guru". Written with Kevin E. Taylor and Foreword by Dionne Warwick.   "Before I Let You Go" available now on Amazon.   IG: @doublexxposurenyc

  Music Industry Veteran | Mark "Money" Green joins the podcast to discuss his early days of interning at Sugar Hill Records, college years at Virginia State University. Being a road/tour manager, booking agent for ABC (Associated Booking Corp.), starting his own label, "On Cue Records". Being a music executive at Capital EMI. GM/Distribution for Prince's independent label, NPG Records which included Chaka Khan and Larry Graham. Being an Associate Director/General Manager of Lehman Performing Arts Center, Chairman of Artist Relations for The Hip-Hop Museum (THHM).  Worked with and booked artists like Melba Moore, Phyllis Hyman, Glenn Jones, Freddie Jackson, The O'Jays, Chaka Khan, Larry Graham, Al B. Sure, Salt-N-Pepa, Roxanne Shante, Kid & Play, and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, and many more!    His long standing booking firm, "Celebrity Talent Agency", new autobiography book, "The Show Must Go On", co-authored by Ericka Williams.    Mark "Money" Green website    Amazon Books: "The Show Must Go On"    IG: @celebritytalentagencyinc   Twitter/X: @MusicMarkGreen  

  CEO of Vertex Effects Inc. | Guitarist  | Mason Marangella joins the podcast to discuss his childhood upbringing in Oakland, CA. Musical influences like Jimi Hendrix, Raphael Saadiq, Jubu Smith, etc. His creative innovation of starting the handcrafted guitar pedals, "Vertex Effects",  Vertex Effects' YouTube channel, and more!     Vertex Effects website   YouTube: Vertex Effects    IG: @vertexeffects   Tik Tok: @vertexeffects

Composer | Plug-In Developer | Sam Fischmann joins the podcast to discuss his childhood upbringing, beginning years in programming, studio engineering in music studios. The development, and creative process of co-founding, "Musik Hack" with Grammy award winning songwriter/producer, Stan Greene. The music software product "Fuel", and more!    Musik Hack website IG: @musikhack_  

  Singer | Songwriter | Kim Nicky joins the podcast; she discusses her musical childhood upbringing, and growing up in Seattle. Musical influences like Labelle, Tina Turner, Jimi Hendrix etc. Being a top contestant on NBC's Season Eight of "The Voice" (2015). Her new single, "This Ole Land", working with songwriting/production duo Louis York (Weirdo Workshop), and more!   Kim Nicky Bandcamp   Kim Nicky website   IG: @kimnicky   Threads: @kimnicky   Twitter: @kimnicky  

  Recording Artist | Bassist | The legendary founder/band member of the iconic band, "Kool & The Gang" Mr. Robert "Kool" Bell. Joined the Podcast to discuss his upbringing in Youngstown, Ohio to Jersey City. Early days in "Kool & The Gang", legacy of the band, being honored at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Fall 2024, "Le Kool" Champagne, and more!    

Singer | Songwriter | Actress | The Tony award winning, Melba Moore joins the podcast to discuss musical influences, broadway acting. Her Tony award winning performance in Broadway play, "Purlie". Acting in the musical, "Hair", "Fighting Temptations", etc. Her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, thirty three album musical catalog, her latest album "Imagine", and more!    melbamoore.com   IG: @melba1moore

Singer | Songwriter | Shirley Jones of the legendary The Jones Girls. Joined the podcast to discuss childhood upbringing, singing with her sisters Brenda and Valerie Jones and the start of the group. The group singing background vocals for Diana Ross, Tower of Power, Linda Clifford, etc.   Her first Billboard number one R&B album, with her solo 1986 album release "Always In The Mood". New song releases, and more!    Visit Shirley Jones website.   IG: @shirleyjonesofthejonesgirls

  Alternative Soul Duo | Recording Artists | Joanz & B3E join the podcast to talk childhood upbringing, growing up in Milwaukee, WI and Rockford, IL. Musical influences like Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire etc, new single "Well Known", and more!    IG: @joanz_n_b3e

Media Mogul | Entertainment Industry Veteran | Angelo Ellerbee joins the podcast to discuss his childhood upbringing, fashion, modeling in Paris, his media relations company, "Double XXposure Media Relations, Inc.", clients like Dionne Warwick, Robert "Kool" Bell, the late James Mtume, Frankie Beverly, Mary J. Blige, Melba Moore, and more!    Angelo Ellerbee's "Before I Let You Go" book is available now for pre-order right here. IG: @doublexxposurenyc

We're celebrating Black Music Month with special guest hosts; J.R. (J.R.'s World of Soul, R&B Representers), Mr. Dress and Rest (Content Creator), and Skyler Harris. (Singer/Realtor/Content Creator)   Discussing our top ten R&B/Soul female and male singers.    IG: @_mrdressandrest IG: @jrworldofsoul IG: @qlynngreen IG: @reaching4sky   Twitter/X: @JrWorldOfSoul Twitter/X: @qlynngreen YouTube: Jr's World Of Soul Youtube: The R&B Representers 

Recording Artist | Musical Director | Guitarist | Songwriter | Big Mike Hart joins the podcast to discuss his Billboard chart topping hit, "Cigar Lounge" feat. Boney James. His childhood upbringing and musical influences, growing up in Sacramento. Musically touring with Joe Thomas, Boney James, his solo career, and more!    Big Mike Hart website IG: @bigmike2987

Part II conversation with Music Producer | Podcast Host| Kil - talk about "Apartment 5B" podcast, Hip Hop's fiftieth anniversary, and more!   Twitter/X: @Kil889 IG: @kil889 Youtube: Apt. 5B Podcast

  Music Producer | Podcast Host | Kil joins the podcast to discuss childhood upbringing, growing up in Philadelphia. Musical influences, radio experience, being a leader in the community/teen center in Southeast D.C., and more!    Twitter/X: @Kil889 IG: @kil889 Youtube: Apt. 5B Podcast  

  Recording Artist | Professional Bassist | Teja Veal talks about her musical influences, working with Frank McComb, top favorite musicians, and more!

Veteran Bassist | Professional Artist | Discusses childhood upbringing, jazz training, touring with Musiq Soulchild, Janelle Monae, and more!