NOT 97

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The Check In ft. Willow Kayne May 23, 2022

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We check in with UK genre-blending newcomer Willow Kayne on her first visit to New York. Willow discusses her introduction to music and what inspired her to start releasing her own a few years ago, her dynamic approach to creating art, design, and visuals, as well as how she intends to build a multi-sensory world for her music to live in.

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The Next Generation with Goldie Harris (8.5) May 16, 2022

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Today we're joined by the one & only Goldie Harris. With years of experience in the music world, Goldie is United Masters' Artist Marketing & Promotion Manager, as well as the founder of 24:OURS, her own platform to support creatives, cultivated community, host events, and more.

Goldie introduces Brooklyn up-and-comer STVSH, as well as Venezuelan singer/songwriter Yarge.

We tap in with multidimensional Tampa duo They Hate Change on the heels of their debut project, explore the many sounds of LA-based trio Grouptherapy, and ride out with a late night delivery from Lavender, amongst much more.

01 "X-Ray Spex" by They Hate Change

02 "Who Gon Please Me" by STVSH

03 "Truth Be Told" by grouptherapy.

04 We Don't Know a Thing" by tomcbumpz, Ivri, & Souly Had

05 "I Feel Like I'm Blue" by Léa Sen

06 "El Vuelo" by Yarge

07 "Alter" by Luca

08 "3:45/buslane" by lavender

Art: Sarah Goldstein

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Around The World with Jordan Ferree (8.4) May 02, 2022

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Today's episode features Vevo's own Artist & Label Relations Manager Jordan Ferree. Jordan takes us on a trip around the world with a hip-hop delivery from Dublin's Ahmed, With Love. as well as an RnB standout from Filipino artist Jason Dhakal. We visit Tblisi, Georgia with a captivating young singer/songwriter and producer named Creams, hit New Zealand with Maxwell Young, and bring it back to the states, to Florida, with Cruza, amongst more.

01 "Tread Slowly." by Mamadou ft. Krishna

02 "Past Curfew" by Jason Dhakal ft. dot.jaime

03 "Booster" by Insightful

04 "Indeed" by Cruza

05 "Die 4 You" by Creams

06 "Full Plate" by Ahmed, With Love. ft. Khakikid

07 "Cleopatra" by Maxwell Young

08 "Song For Me" by Contour ft. Demae

Art: Shane Roberts

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The Check In ft. Narissha Apr 25, 2022

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Welcome to the second episode of NOT 97’s The Check In featuring UK-based artist and producer Narissha, whose standout track Elegy was featured on NOT 97 8.2 earlier this season. We talk about what inspired her to start releasing music only two years ago, being chosen by Adidas and Boiler Room as one of four up-and-coming artists to record at Abbey Road Studios and what she learned from that experience, the music that she grew up on, getting in trouble for Rapping Snoop Dogg lyrics in primary school, and more.

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The Check In ft. Marcel Allen Apr 18, 2022

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This is the debut episode of The Check In featuring Marcel Allen. Marcel is fresh off the release of his debut album "Ebony Goddess" — out now everywhere. You may have heard the opening track "Dinner Wit Hov" on the latest episode of NOT 97. We catch up with Marcel to hear about his introduction to rap through an elementary school project, leaving messages rapping through the phone to Soulja Boy, & the organic connections that led to his project produced by Thelonious Martin & Jacob Rochester, as well as featuring Boldy James & Havoc of Mobb Deep.

Enjoy the interview and check out "Ebony Goddess" now.

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Songs for Committing Crimes with Nicky Chulo (8.3) Apr 11, 2022

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Today's episode features Nicky Chulo, a prolific graphic designer and art director currently stationed at Atlantic Records. Nicky joins us fresh off the flight from LA to introduce the tight, dynamic duo that is producer Rags and lyricist Mike Strong, as well as the Luchador mask-wearing rapper Isai Morales. We dive into Marcel Allens' latest release as he manifests "Dinner Wit Hov," float off with Hamond "Angels," and hit the London clubs with Nia Archives' "Forbidden Feelingz," amongst more!

01 "DINNER WIT HOV" by Marcel Allen

02 "UP_DOWN" by Rags ft. Mike Strong

03 "Sim Simma" by Luke Bar$

04 "Angels" by Hamond

05 "Wild Dogs" by Natasha Kalila ft. Andreanna

06 "Creciendo" by Isai Morales ft. Sioux

07 "Forbidden Feelingz" by Nia Archives

08 "Glass Peach" by Joviale

Art: Nicky Chulo

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Act Like Where You're From with Topaz Jones (8.2 Part Two) Mar 28, 2022

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We're back with Part Two of 8.2 featuring the legendary, New Jersey-bred rapper, singer, producer, and Sundance Award-winning director Topaz Jones. Topaz introduces an Atlanta wordsmith with skills beyond his years named Marco Plus, as well as Louisiana's own Quadry. We explore the UK with a smooht offering from Narissha, break into the many dimensions of NeONE The Wonderer, get introspective with Yaya Bey, amongst much more.

01 "Remember" by Marcus Charles

02 "neva bend + son of sam" by Marco Plus

03 "9:15 AM." by NinoSoSupremey

04 "Patience" by Kenneth Cash

05 "Elegy" by Narissha

06 "In Your City" by Quadry

07 "Nose Dive" by NeONE the Wonderer

08 "the root of a thing" by Yaya Bey

09 "Who" by Topaz Jones

Art: Nick Dahlen

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Act Like Where You're From with Topaz Jones (8.2 Part One) Mar 28, 2022

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We're back with the legendary, New Jersey-bred rapper, singer, producer, and Sundance Award-winning director Topaz Jones. Topaz introduces an Atlanta wordsmith with skills beyond his years named Marco Plus, as well as Louisiana's own Quadry. We explore the UK with a smooht offering from Narissha, break into the many dimensions of NeONE The Wonderer, get introspective with Yaya Bey, amongst much more.

01 "Remember" by Marcus Charles

02 "neva bend + son of sam" by Marco Plus

03 "9:15 AM." by NinoSoSupremey

04 "Patience" by Kenneth Cash

05 "Elegy" by Narissha

06 "In Your City" by Quadry

07 "Nose Dive" by NeONE the Wonderer

08 "the root of a thing" by Yaya Bey

09 "Who" by Topaz Jones

Art: Nick Dahlen

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Restoring The Feeling with Neena Roe (8.1 Part Two) Mar 14, 2022

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NOT 97 is back! This is part two of the debut episode of Season Eight featuring Neena Roe, a reporter at Billboard Magazine as well as a up & coming singer/songwriter. Neena introduces two young, genre-bending artists from her hometown of Detroit: Daniel Hex and Sam Austins. We find peace with Daniel Aged, explore the evolution of UK jazz with Venna, and introduce the boundary pushing sounds of soon to be superstar Willow Kayne, amongst much more.

01 "Other News" by PEARSON

02 "Good World" by Daniel Hex

03 "Sun, Moon, & Herbs" by Venna ft. JVCK JAMES

04 "Stay" by NNAVY

05 "This Is My Film" by Willow Kayne

06 "MIND ON DRUGS" by Sam Austins

07 "FUNKETOLOGY" by BLK ODYSSY

08 "Whole Heart" by Daniel Aged

09 "Trust" by Neena Roe

Art: Saeed Ferguson of All Caps Studio

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Restoring The Feeling with Neena Roe (8.1 Part One) Mar 14, 2022

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NOT 97 is back! This is part one of the debut episode of Season Eight featuring Neena Roe, a reporter at Billboard Magazine as well as a up & coming singer/songwriter. Neena introduces two young, genre-bending artists from her hometown of Detroit: Daniel Hex and Sam Austins. We find peace with Daniel Aged, explore the evolution of UK jazz with Venna, and introduce the boundary pushing sounds of soon to be superstar Willow Kayne, amongst much more.

01 "Other News" by PEARSON

02 "Good World" by Daniel Hex

03 "Sun, Moon, & Herbs" by Venna ft. JVCK JAMES

04 "Stay" by NNAVY

05 "This Is My Film" by Willow Kayne

06 "MIND ON DRUGS" by Sam Austins

07 "FUNKETOLOGY" by BLK ODYSSY

08 "Whole Heart" by Daniel Aged

09 "Trust" by Neena Roe

Art: Saeed Ferguson of All Caps Studio

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