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"Uncle" Ralph McDaniels talks Videos, NYC, Hip-Hop and more Oct 15, 2020

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This week's guest is the epitome of "day 1." Ralph McDaniels is the creator of Video Music Box, the longest running music video show in the world. After 37 years, McDaniels has a lot of history to share and here he talks about his time as a video director, DJ and now film producer.

1:30 Here Uncle Ralph talks about how he's been able to make sure VMB stands out in a time when everything is on demand. We also get him to talk more about the time he met the Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan.

6:00 - Ralph talks about how he's transitioning from music videos into producing documentaries and short films. He also talks about keeping the VMB brand alive on Instagram through video mixing. He then talks about how he met his longtime business and creative partner Lionel Martin. 13:00 - Ralph has been around since day one, but he says early 90s Hip Hop is his favorite era, hear him explain why. He also gets into shooting videos for Nas and Wu-Tang Clan very early in their careers and some of the crazy situations he's seen. 25:00 - Ralph has been going through the process of digitizing the decades of footage that he has from filming VMB. Here he talks about the importance of doing this so it can be displayed at universities and museums and the non-profit he founded to get help doing it. Ralph also talks about the work he's been doing with the Queens Public Library. 32:00 - DJ Clark Kent designed a Nike Air Force 1 honoring VMB and one pair wound up going for nearly $6400 at a Sotheby's Hip-Hop auction. Here Ralph talks about some of the other artifacts he's sitting on and what he plans to do with them. 38:00 - Ralph is credited as the man who coined the term "shoutout." Here he talks about the day he saw the term blow up. He also talks about the likelihood of him greenlighting a VMB documentary or book. 45:00 - Ralph closes us out telling us what his favorite Hip Hop video of all time is. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio

Ash Cash Talks Financial Education Oct 01, 2020

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Financial empowerment and Hip-Hop are two things we love to talk about on Day 1 Radio, so it's only right that we have the one and only Ash Cash as our guest this week. Cash is the author of many books that focus on financial literacy, often using Hip-Hop culture as the vehicle. Here he talks about his journey from Harlem's St. Nicholas projects to working up the ranks of Chase bank to eventually becoming an entrepreneur and best-selling author and dropping gems along the way.

2:05 - Ash Cash gets into how he chose the path of financial education. He talks about his first jobs growing up in Harlem that included his first banking job at age 19 and eventually becoming a financial adviser. That experience led to him writing his first book "Mind Right, Money Right."

8:30 - Ash Cash talks about making $60K in his twenties and how that was actually a "disaster" for him. Here he talks about the challenge of managing money at a young age and the lessons he learned. He also talks about having to live with a double consciousness while working in corporate America and how that eventually led to him leaving it.

13:00 - Ash Cash gets into his next "disaster" leaving his plush job to work for himself and then having to get a job again. Here he talks about how even though he wrote his first book and was making TV appearances, he wasn't making the same amount of money despite having the same lifestyle and bills to pay. He also talks about the bounce back.

16:15 - Ash Cash shares his perspective on saving vs. investing and why he thinks "and" is better than "or." He also shares his perspective on paying off debts and the "debt-free lifestyle."

21:05 - Ash Cash shares some tools that everyone has access to learn financial literacy. He also talks about his line of books that use music and lyrics from Kanye West, Jay Z, and Nipsey Hussle to teach financial literacy. He also talks about why it makes sense now more than ever to share these books with so many people in Hip Hop growing up now. Ash Cash explains why he thinks real estate and writing books are the best ways to create passive income.

33:30 - Ash Cash talks about "The Ash Cash" show that he hosts on weekday mornings and he felt it was important to offer financial information in a way that actually excites people.

37:10 - Ash Cash talks about "banking Black" and why he actually champions credit unions more than banks.

40:00 - Ash Cash is currently on what he calls a "weight release" journey. Here he talks about how the COVID pandemic led to him living a healthier lifestyle. He also shares his Top 5 Jay Z albums.

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E-40 talks latest Big KRIT collab, Family, Investments & More Sep 24, 2020

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This week's guest has been a long time coming. Our big homie Earl Stevens aka E-40 found some time to check in with us and talk about what he's been up to during the "plandemic" as he likes to call it, as well some the finest moments of his storied career. Listen as he shares some gems about what he's learned in music, marriage and money making.

1:30 - E-40 talks about his new song "Black Is Beautiful" with Big KRIT. He talks about their relationship and respect for each other and how the song and video was made, despite the current COVID-19 precautions and restrictions. 40 also speaks on applying wisdom to his music and his track record of dropping "conscious" music on his albums throughout his career.

8:00 – 40 has been with his wife for 30+ years, and married for 29, but his parents divorced when he was a child. He talks about how watching his grandparents stick together and raise a family and how that rubbed off on him. He also talks about raising his sons and getting grown with them as well as how the COVID-19 quarantines have made some families closer.

13:15 - 40 talks about the advantages of having a home studio and his youngest son as his engineer during the "plandemic" as he likes to call it. He also gets into why he takes his time to write songs and how his creative process works.

15:40 - Water has been around for "many moons" and he speaks on seeing Bay Area street legends like Lil D come home after doing long stints in prison and adjusting to society.

18:45 - 40 talks about all of the product development he's into right now ranging from food to tech. Here he shares some game about how he got into these fields. He also talks about his multiple adult beverage brands and the reason why he went the ownership instead of ambassador/partnership route.

32:55 - Branden proclaims 2006 as E-40's biggest year and we get him to talk about all of the hit songs he made and appeared on that year and how he's been able to stay aware and relevant though multiple eras of Hip Hop music. Also, he tell us that he and Lil Jon are about to be back in the lab.

36:30 - 40 talks about how far he goes back with Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock. He also talks about some of the up and coming rappers he's feeling.

40:30 - In case you haven't noticed, 40 is still rapping circles around most rappers. We ask him if he's ever made someone have to rewrite their verse, he laughs it off. He also talks about how his 2015 collaboration with Big Sean "I Don't F*ck With You" came to be.

47:15 - There have been rumblings of a E-40 slang book coming out for decades. It still hasn't happened. Here he gives an update about if it will ever happen. We also remind him that it's been 19 years since a The Click album and he says it's time for another.

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Self Validation w/Renowned LA Founder John Dean Sep 17, 2020

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This week's guest John Dean is the founder of Renowned LA, one of the hottest streetwear brands out right now. The young CEO shares his journey from Akron, OH to Los Angeles and from being voted class clown in high school to being featured in Forbes magazine. Listen in as he speaks to the importance of storytelling through fashion, learning the ins and outs of running a business and collaborating with hometown hero LeBron James.

1:20 - Dean talks about how he got into fashion growing up in Northeast Ohio. He cites Pharrell and "Pink Polo" Kanye as his inspirations growing up. He also talks about how he starting doing business directly with Chinese warehouses when he was still in middle school.

7:20 – The Renowned boss speaks on the moment that it clicked that he had a legitimate business and brand, thanks to Chris Brown’s stylist and a magazine cover.

14:00 - Dean talks about why he chooses to tell stories through his collections and why he focuses on Black culture while doing that.

16:10 – After years of politicking, Dean talks about finally doing a collaboration with LeBron James' store Unknown that benefits youth where he and 'Bron are from.

19:00 Dean breaks down the inspiration behind his last collection "Against All Odds." He also speaks on how he approaches using his designs to speak on social injustices and Black tragedies.

26:00 - Dean speaks on Black people supporting Black luxury and high-quality independent brands. He also gives advice to up-and-coming designers wanting to make a name for themselves.

30:00 - Dean reveals how he goes about picking what companies he wants to collaborate with, some of his future plans with Levi's and getting placed in a major department store.

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Saving Our HBCU's w/ HBCU Change founder Xavier Peoples Sep 03, 2020

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This week's guest is wealth advisor Xavier Peoples. While his "9-to-5" is being Vice President of The Capital Group (one of the largest wealth management firms in the world), he is making waves as founder of HBCU Change, a new app designed to make giving to HBCU’s easier. In this talk he speaks on the importance of HBCU’s, his goal of generating $1 billion through the app and why Black people should be focused on self-sufficiency.

2:00 - Peoples talks about how much HBCU’s impact the Black ecosystem and economy. He also talks about what inspired him as a child to become an entrepreneur and work in the finance industry.

5:50 - Here he explains why he started HBCU Change after he found out that his current employer, the largest active money manager in the world that handles some of the biggest endowments in the world, had no HBCUs in their portfolio. He also talks about creating the app to make alumni giving easier. Peoples stresses the importance of giving to HBCUs and becoming self-sustainable during the pandemic.

10:30 - Peoples talks about the process of getting the schools on board. He also explains the rollout of the app and the schools that are currently enrolled on the app.

15:00 - Peoples breaks down how HBCU Change works. The consensus is that there's really no reason for anyone NOT to use it.

16:45 - Peoples says that HBCU Change's goal of generating $1 billion in five years is actually moderate compared to some of the endowments he's seen.

18:30 - Peoples specializes in wealth management and he gives tips on how to build it for yourself and become more financially responsible. He also talks about the importance of doing business with Black-owned banks.

24:00 - Peoples talks about the importance of self-sustainability and Black people supporting Black-owned companies instead of just giving money to other companies without thinking. He also speaks on corporations’ sudden donations after the George Floyd protests.

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4-IZE & Senor Kaos are Ultra Beast Aug 27, 2020

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This week's guest Ultra Beast (Senor Kaos and 4-IZE) are two of Hip-Hop's most respected "underground" artists, but their most recent project Rush the Court is something that all audiences should appreciate. Here they talk with us about the inspiration behind the basketball-themed project, how COVID-19 threw a wrench in their 2020 plans and the lane they want to create with their Ultra Beast group and creative agency.

2:20 - 4-IZE and Kaos talk about the beginning of their musical partnership and how they wanted to represent Atlanta's underground Hip-Hop scene but under a collective of creative "beasts." They have slightly different versions of how easy (or hard) it was for it to get started, but they figured it out and are now a group and creative agency.

9:00 - Their hoop-themed project Rush the Court was intended to be released during the NCAA's March Madness basketball tournament, but we all know what happened with that. Here the duo talks about how the pandemic and quarantine helped and messed up their plans at the same time. Hear 4-IZE's crazy analogy at around the 14:18 mark. 15:45 - Ultra Beast's latest project features beats from just three producers. Here the duo talks about the beat selection process and why it was important for them to craft a signature sound. They also speak on the thought put behind the artist featured on the project. 21:00 - The video for their single "PUSH" was shot during this summer's Atlanta protests and features footage from other uprisings, but they actually recording the song long before then. Here, they talk about why it was important to include the song on Rush the Court and capture the moment. 25:30 - 4-IZE and Kaos give their hot takes on the NBA Bubble Season (Ed note: this was recorded a day before multiple teams boycotted games in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin). They also share their "Top 5" favorite NBA players of all time.

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Dave Anderson Talks Tangibles over Everything Aug 20, 2020

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This week's guest Dave Anderson aka "The Business Bully" built his brand and empire though business coaching and empowering others. Now, he is looking to take his financial prowess and bring it to the political realm through his BullyPAC. Listen as the charismatic entrepreneur speaks on his new endeavor and dispels myths about politics, money and education.

2:30 - Dave starts us off explaining what a PAC is and why he decided to start his, the Bully PAC. He goes on to talk about financial power and why writing a check to pay off politicians is the way to get things done.

9:40 - Dave speaks on how Black people get triggered by right wing vs. left wing politics and why he isn't here to help "all Black people." He also dispels the "lesser of two evils" myth when it comes to voting. He also addresses Black people and intersectionality. 21:30 - Dave tells us how to tell the difference between an effective business coach and an imposter. 24:30 - Dave speaks on the "barriers" that keep Black people from generating wealth. 30:20 - Here the conversation goes into actual value of an education and the myths and realities of earning an MBA. He also takes a moment to talk about his online media properties.

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Wolf Mentality w/Grand Nationxl Aug 13, 2020

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This week's guests are music collective Grand Nationxl. Comprised of MCs, singers, producers and creatives across the board, their new project "Twice on Sunday" is a mature affair that grapples with a range of topics and emotions just about everybody can relate to. Branden and Maurice chatted with Grand Nationxl members Kevin Allen, Mani Draper, Brookfield Duece, Kate Lamont and Sndtrak, to learn more about how it all came together.

2:59 Organizer Kevin Allen talks about bringing this project together and the inspiration behind it. He says it started with a mass text and then it turned into an ecosystem of mature, grownup rap. The group started the project at the end of 2019 and was done by the time the pandemic and quarantine hit. They talk about how it's actually worked in their favor.

11:04 - Grand Nationxl collective talk about how songs came together with no egos. They also speak on the choice to make music for adults and letting the beat and let the energy dictate what happens.

16:29 - Producer Sndrtrak talks about how he shifted his production to fit the direction of the project. They also talk about the level of honesty in the project where they talk about holding down jobs and living regular lives.

20:49 - Grand Nationxl crew talk about how "organic" the project came together, but there was also a lot of coaching and communication to make sure the verses and songs were as tight as possible. Mani also talks about wanting to get as many different kinds of artists possible involved in the project.

29:44 – The collective share how what they learned from the Bay Area's history of independent hip hop and how it influenced how they are promoting the project. They also speak on how they describe their releases as television episodes instead of albums.

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Black Stories Matter feat. Jerry L. Barrow Jul 30, 2020

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You most likely know OG journalist and media personality Jerry L. Barrow from his work with Scratch Magazine, BET, Interactive One or WatchLoud but in 2020 he’s embarked on a new and more meaningful journey. Barrow’s newest venture, "Fathers Who Bother," is a podcast that has featured some hilarious and insightful interviews with Phonte, Royce Da 5’9” and more.

2:00 - We start off with a round of respect as Branden gives props to Jerry for helping him out early in his career and Maurice chimes in with some props for Branden and the circle keeps going. After that we get into Jerry's history as a journalist from Black Beat magazine to The Source and beyond.

7:00 - Jerry was a writer and editor at The Source during their best days and their most chaotic times. Here he talks about what it was like working at the iconic magazine while the co-owner Benzino was openly beefing with Eminem.

12:30 - Jerry talks about making the transition to being an editor at SCRATCH and growing it from a tech heavy producer magazine to a more mainstream palatable outlet. He also shares some stories about some of the memorable covers he put together including the time Dilla passed away right after Questlove promised to deliver him an interview with him.

22:30 - Here the discussion turns to why Hip-Hop websites and blogs are not more prominent when Hip Hop is the dominant culture, globally. Each of us offer perspectives as to why.

31:30 - Jerry now hosts his own podcast, "Fathers Who Bother," where he talks with fellow fathers about their experiences raising children as well as their relationships with their fathers. He also talks about how after years of putting it off, he was finally inspired to commit to it after being laid off from BET due to COVID-19.

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Kanye's Rally, NBA Return & Staying True Jul 23, 2020

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This week Branden and Maurice hold it down with no guest and speak on the plethora of things that have been happening (to Black people) in the world. Kanye West is the lion share of the conversation, but they also speak on Nick Cannon, adidas, and Nike's HR woes and the NBA season coming back.

1:20 - Branden and Maurice offer their perspectives on Kanye West being Kanye West this week. This includes his "campaign rally" in South Carolina and his behavior on Twitter. While the outlandish remarks are headlines, Branden and Reese unpack some of the comments, why Kanye still has followers, and how his mental health has become the center of the conversation.

23:30 - Adidas and Nike have both got a lot of scrutiny in recent weeks from former employees accusing them of having racially toxic work environments. As sneaker lovers, Branden and Reese speak on these developments. They also shoutout some Black-owned sneaker companies. 27:00 - Nick Cannon got reprimanded and dropped from Viacom after making "anti-Semitic" remarks. But did he really? Also, Reese ponders what is worth risking when using your platform to make certain points. 36:15 - The NBA season is continuing and it seems like some of the players are still going to speak out on issues in a real way. Branden sees an opportunity for players to continue to put pressure on corporations and others to get on the right side of history.

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