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Nipsey Hussle The Great Apr 04, 2019

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This week our hosts Maurice and BP shared their thoughts on the senseless murder of Nipsey Hussle. No conspiracy theories and no disrespect, just two black men talking bout the great things Nip did during his 33 years on this earth.

We are all saddened and angered at this time, but those who can, must heal and do our part to uplift and improve our communities.

Thanks for listening.

New Black Renaissance w/Dr. Fahamu Pecou Mar 28, 2019

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Before his work was exhibited in galleries around the world, Dr. Fahamu Pecou started off like most artistically inclined kids. he was drawing cartoons in his notebook. Now his visual art can be seen everywhere from major network TV shows to the Smithsonian. Kick back and listen to us run through his journey.

Be sure to go fahamupecouart.com to purchase his incredible work and to see stay up to date on his shows.

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Control the Narrative Mar 15, 2019

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This week on Day 1 Radio we have two friends of the show joining us. First, the homie and fellow writer Rodney Charmichael of NPR joins us for a chat. We chop it up about his journey as a writer and what it has been like covering Hip-Hop for one of the most trusted news organizations in America. After that, our friend Mr. Daniel Dickey joins us to talk about his new single "Glad To Care For You" and what is has been like balancing his career as a brand strategist and now singer.

1:30 Intro: Rodney talks about his first days a journalist working in Waco, Texas covering religion. 4:45 - Rodney shares his story of how he got into music journalism full-time. 7:00 - Rodney speaks on making the jumps from working in Atlanta at Rolling Out and Creative Loafing to going to Washington, D.C. to write for NPR. 13:30 - The three of us talk about why Atlanta has had such a long run of dominance in rap music. 18:00 - Rodney talks about the pros and challenges of interviewing rappers for NPR and their audience. 21:30 - Rodney kinda sorta gives the skinny on what really goes on behind the scenes at the NPR Tiny Desk concerts. 24:30 - Rodney reveals who his dream interview subject would be. 27:00 - Rodney offers his perspective on Solange's new album. 33:00 - Cancel Culture, what exactly is it and where do journalists fit in? 42:30 Mr. Daniel Dickey stops by to talk about his new single "Glad to Care For You" and a lot of other things you do not want to miss. Trust. 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

Black at Work Panel Mar 05, 2019

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The hosts of Day 1 Radio recently conducted a panel at the Annex Bookstore in Atlanta to celebrate Black History Month. The guys were joined by Joy Young (Roc Nation), Trendsetter Sense, Occasional Superstar and Bem Joiner (Atlanta Influences Everything) for an informative and entertaining conversation.

As always, share with your network, rate and review!

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The Real w/Cavario H Feb 15, 2019

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This week's guest Cavario H retired from the streets to create one of the most influential magazines in hip-hop, Don Diva. The publisher turned editor, author and activist sat with us to discuss his journey from magazines to the literature world and the powerful work he's doing in prison reform.

Listen, Rate, Review and when you're done hit up Cavario's site to cop one of his dope Mind Plug tees.

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Flows, Fatherhood & Film w/Skyzoo Feb 07, 2019

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This week Day 1 Radio caught up with highly-skilled MC and songwriter Skyzoo to talk about his everything from his upcoming album with Pete Rock to dabbling in film. Find a second to sit back and enjoy this one.

4:30 Skyzoo talks his journey since 2009's "The Salvation." -Hip-Hop has changed a lot in 10 years, but Sky has remained relevant by being selective. He also explains his writing process. 11:00 "Fatherhood is the greatest thing in the world" -Skyzoo keeps it real about being a father and having his father in his life. 13:00 Moving to Atlanta -Skyzoo has been coming down south for a while, now he talks about why he made the permanent move. 15:30 Working with Pete Rock on "Retropolitan" collaboration album -Sky says he can't get into too many details, but still shares some good news about the project. He also reveals that he's a jazz snob. 25:30 Don't expect a big "The Salvation" 10th Anniversary celebration -Sky says he is working on a documentary, but don't expect a tour. He also talks about the difference between music you relate to and escape too. 31:30 Is there too much rap music to listen to? -Sky talks about who his favorite MCs are but admits that it's hard to keep up. 35:50 Skyzoo's stance on streaming music -Skyzoo says he's not against streaming music but wants fans to understand you support artists by actually buying music, not streaming it. 38:50 "Anybody that says they didn't have major label aspirations is lying" -Skyzoo has always been independent but admits he'd love the major label shine if he could still have control and be happy with what he's producing. 42:30 Skyzoo talks placements and licensing -Skyzoo breaks down how placements and licensing have helped his career and the difference between the two. He also talks about how music consumption is at an all-time high, but music sales are at an all-time low. 45:00 Getting into film -Skyzoo talks how he's landed film roles and his part in the acclaimed film Patti Cake$ 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

Oakland to ATL w/ D'wayne Wiggins Feb 02, 2019

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This episode of Day 1 Radio is one of those unexpected surprises we always enjoy. In case you didn't know already, Branden is from Oakland and he ran into another Town legend, Dwayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné! at bar. He was invited to come to the show, and like a real one, he showed up! Check out this episode as Wiggins breaks down the many highs of his career and journey that includes putting on some of your favorite artists ranging from Beyonce to Kelani.

1:30 Moving to Atlanta - Wiggins talks about how much he enjoys working as a musician in Atlanta and how much it reminds him of coming up in Oakland. 2:45 Entrepreneurship - More than a producer, Wiggins has also dabbled in entrepreneurship owning a handful of business in the Bay. 4:00 Starting with music, pre-Tony! Toni! Tone! 7:40 The moment he realized Tony! Toni! Tone! was going to blow up 9:00 Making music with his son in the group Prostyle -Wiggins talks about the joy (and worry) of making music with his offspring 12:00 - Wiggins worked with Destiny Child, Kelani, Keyshia Cole, H.E.R -Wiggins has played a role in shaping the music of some of your favorite artists. Here's how. 24:10 - Wiggins talks about making "neo soul" music before it became an official term. 28:20 - The making "Feels Good" -The guy who raps on this classic song is actually Tupac Shakur's brother, Mopreme. Here's how that happened. 30:00 - The meaning behind Tony! Toni! Tone! and touring with new members 34:45 - New music with his brother Raphael Saadiq - Wiggins hints at new music with his brother Raphael Saadiq, but when will it come out? 38:30 - Non-profit and future ventures -Wiggins talks about his non-profit work and future projects he's working on.

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Boycott's, Kamala Harris and No Lean Future Jan 26, 2019

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No guest this week as the guys chop it up about a few hot topics.

30: Super Bowl in Atlanta

-Branden and Maurice talk about the Super Bowl coming to Atlanta. Are you a hypocrite for wanting to enjoy the festivities if you've been #TeamKap for the last two years? 11:30 Kamala Harris -Senator Kamala Harris announced that she is running for president, but there has been alot of receipt pulling. Are people judging her too early? Also, is it good for America to vote for "anybody but Trump" in 2020. 19:45 The Government Shutdown -Is about to be year-round "Robbin Season" if the shutdown isn't ended soon? 23:15 Are You Watching? The guys discuss Killer Mike's "Trigger Warning" and the FYRE Festival documentary on Netflix as well as the new Martin Luther King documentary on HBO. 33:00 Soulja Shenanigans -Is Soulja Boy a legend? 42:00 Oscars So Black -After years of being overlooked, Black folks are nominated all over the Oscars this year. Are any of them going to actually win though?

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

The Elegance of White Supremacy Jan 10, 2019

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Day 1 Radio is starting 2019 with a show that will stick to your mind for a while. We have Morehouse professor Dr. David Wall Rice on to talk about his journey from rap magazine writer to cool ass professor. Then we are joined by #MuteRKelly co-founder Oronike Odeleye to get more insight on the attention surrounding the "Surviving R. Kelly" docuseries. This is definitely one you want to set aside and bookmark to listen to now, later and again.

1:00 Transition from journalist to educator -Dr. Rice talks about his journey from writing for rap magazine to teaching at Morehouse 5:00 Where is Black music journalism (and journalism in general) at now? -Dr. Rice's sigh before answering should let you know how he feels. But hear him out. This is also the only time you will hear "sycophantically" and "on his nuts" in the same sentence, ever. 8:20 Dr. Rice talks about teaching at his alma mater -Dr. Rice has been teaching at Morehouse longer than he actually went to school there. How cool is that? 9:30 Writing about the psychology of Black men -Dr. Rice breaks down how he got into writing about this often overlooked subject and why it's important to see Black people as "whole and healthy." 17:45 "I wanted to meet Rakim" -Dr. Rice opens up about what made him want to start writing and speaks on one of his published articles discussing the language of Hip-Hop. Keep listening and you'll learn what "identity orchestration" means too. 22:30 Can Hip-Hop be the most popular music genre and still be subgenre at the same time? -Yep. Listen to how Branden and Dr. Rice break it down. 24:30 GOOD ASS QUESTION ALERT! -How much is Black cultural currency worth right now? 27:00 Who is your favorite lyricist and rapper of all time? -There IS a difference. 33:00 Are HBCUs still relevant today? -You already know what a Morehouse alum and professor is going to say, but listen anyway to hear why HBCUs are safe spaces for Black folks. 36:10 What does teaching Black men bring to Dr. Rice's life? -Dr. Rice talks about what raising Black boys and teaching black men does for his life and work. 39:00 Welcome Oronike Odeleye to the show! -Oronike does a lot but she is also known for her part in co-founding the #MuteRKelly campaign. Listen as she talks about what prompted the campaign. 44:00 Getting into the criminality of R. Kelly. -R. Kelly was "acquitted" of criminal charges. Oronike talks about how people using that as a reason to keep supporting is problematic. 47:00 "The Elegance of White Supremacy" -Branden asks why does it take White society to call something bad to make Black folks upset. Realness ensues. 51:00 The Aftermath -Will any action be taken against R. Kelly after the "Surviving R. Kelly" documentary? Oronike says yes and points out what is already doing. 53:00 To the people who still listen to R. Kelly... -Oronike breaks down how listening to R. Kelly puts money in his pocket and makes them complacent in his behavior. 57:40 Normalizing and Rationalizing -Branden speaks on why some people think it is ok for adults to sleep with underage boys and girls after generations of unaddressed psychological issues. 1:01 "It's a Heavy thing to watch." -Oronike talks about how it's hard, but necessary, for the R. Kelly documentary to be so graphic and the #MuteRKelly campaign to be so direct. Dr. Rice follows by asking how Oronike maintains doing this work. 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

Cipha Sounds Got a Reason to be Gassed Jan 04, 2019

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Cipha Sounds stopped by the show this week while he was in Atlanta to DJ at our friend Wally Sparks' party "The Groove." He was expecting to talk about current events but we chose to talk about his history, accomplishments and many, many, many jobs. Take a listen.

1:30 DJing for fun, not for money

-Cyph talks about why he is in Atlanta DJing for Wally Sparks' "The Groove" and how he DJs only for fun now. 3:00 Going on the road with comedian Michael Che - Cyph is Che's road DJ and opening act. He talks about how black Che is, but how white his fans are. 4:00 Cyph talks about how today's comedians are catching more heat that rappers for making jokes. 6:40 What took Cyph so long to get into comedy? -Cyph was the DJ for Chappelle's Show. Dave told him he was funny a long time ago, but he didn't listen. 9:40 The difference between stand-up and impov comedy and where Cyph fits in. -Cyph admits that his idea for bringing Hip Hop to improv was a "scam" but it all worked out. 19:00 Cyph recalls "The Tunnel" days. -Cyph talks about the time he saw Charles Oakley, Mike Tyson, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Donald Trump came to famed NYC club The Tunnel together, dressed alike in matching white minks. 23:40 Catching hate in the comedy world -Cyph talks about how the comedy world wasn't always receptive to him coming in the game. He also talks about how cutthroat the "joke game" is. 28:00 At peace with not getting "credit" -Cyph got people like Rick Ross, Rihanna and others in the game, but never got his "credit." He talks about how he has benefitted indirectly down the line. 35:00 GOOD QUESTION ALERT! Cyph talks about what jobs he wished he got/took/turned down. -Cyph talks about how a bad job interview ruined a chance to be A&R at Bad Boy Records. He also speaks on why he didn't like being "lead mic" on the Hot 97 Morning Show. Keep listening to see what it was like working with Aziz Ansari, and being asked to hit the road with Louis CK. 43:00 Dealing with being on TV versus radio. -Did Cyph stop a domestic violence case with his face? Listen to find out. 44:00 Cyph reveals his dreams and future plans. 48:00 RANDOM: Cyph tells a story about Doug E. Fresh opening up for Prince. 49:30 The Juan Epstein podcast is coming back, and he has a new show in the works too. 54:45 Cyph is in a good place. -Cyph talks about going to therapy regularly

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