Wine And Hip Hop

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Episode 41: Terroir Squad II Featuring Carlton McCoy Feb 13, 2021

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This week we kicked it with Master Sommelier and Managing Partner for Lawrence Estate Winery. In our conversation, he tells us how he went from humble beginnings in DC to running some of the most iconic wineries in Napa. We talked about the relationship between terroir in wine and being a product of your environment in America, Surviving 2020, and how he hopes to reshape the wine industry. Carlton drops some gems on us so pop a bottle and tune in!

Episode 40: Self Titled II Featuring Michael Jessen Feb 06, 2021

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This week Jermaine kicked it with his friend, business partner, and wine industry veteran Michael Jessen. In their candid conversation, they discuss Michael’s rise to power in the wine auction industry, his love for music, fatherhood, and how their relationship inspired Jermaine to create the Wine and Hip Hop movement.

Episode 39: Master Blend Featuring Hip Hop Mike Jan 29, 2021

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This week we kicked it with Hip-hop entrepreneur and self-proclaimed cookie chemist, Hip Hop Mike. In our convo, we talk wine and cookie pairings, being a pizza connoisseur, clout chasing, and Mike’s journey from fan to host at New York’s legendary radio station Hot 97.

BONUS - H FOR HUSTLE HOSTED BY JEROME FENTON FEATURING JERMAINE STONE Jan 21, 2021

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Check out Jermaine's most in-depth interview on his producer Jerome Fenton's podcast, H For Hustle... H For Hustle tells the entrepreneur's journey from working a 9 to 5 job to starting their own business. In this episode, Jermaine details his process when leaving wine auction and becoming an entrepreneur.

Episode 38: Respect The Producer III Featuring Bao Pham Jan 14, 2021

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In this next insert to the Respect The Producer series, we kicked via Zoom all the way from Shanghai, China, with producer and engineer extraordinaire Bao Pham. No pun intended, but Bao's track record speaks for itself. Aside from producing our theme song, he’s also worked with Doe B, Jr Boss, T.I., Jay-Z, Gucci Mane, Moneybagg Yo, Young Dolph, Yo Gotti, Busta Rhymes, Future, Young Dro, Rick Ross, and more! His most recent credit comes as one of the Executive Producers of the late Doe B's posthumous album. We talked about; His musical influences growing up in Alabama, What it was like working with Doe B, his process of putting together the album DOTA 2, the wine scene in Shanghai, and what it would take to get wine in the hands of more rap artists.

Episode 37: Vintage Flows Featuring Dave East Dec 23, 2020

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Last week we sat down with Dave East for our first live episode! Big Shout out to everyone who tuned in. We took it back to our classic format with Jermaine pairing a bottle of 1995 Krug to Dave’s song of choice, Sugarhill by AZ. We also discussed his journey from struggle to success, NBA aspirations, and what it’s like going bar for bar with some of the greats. Happy Holidays !!

Episode 36: Vibrations and Libations Featuring Charlie Reyes Dec 10, 2020

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This week we kicked it with sommelier of sound Charlie Reyes. We chopped it up over razorback clams, fried chicken and Chenin Blanc live on location at famed NYC restaurant, Charlie Bird. Our discussion covered his journey in restaurants from busboy to head bartender, to sommelier, to playlist curator for some of your favorite restaurants. We also dive into the true impact of hip hop on restaurants and embracing diversity in hospitality. Hip Hop & Hospitality at its finest.

Episode 35: Dope Cellars Featuring Oun P Oct 14, 2020

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In this week's episode of Wine & Hip Hop, we’re taking it to the streets with an old friend and underground battle legend, Oun-P. Recorded on location at Philippe Chow’s in NYC, Jermaine and Oun reconnect and reminisce over a bottle of Beaujolais. They touch on everything from rapping in the lunchroom at school, laying off the Hennesey, and strategies to get the hip hop culture deeper into wine culture. Throughout this episode, you’ll hear about what inspired Oun-P to get in that booth and pick up that pen. More than just ‘co-signs’ from Jadakiss to Allen Iverson, Oun-P has a pen game that’s thoroughly respected nationally and especially throughout the five boroughs. This is a New York specialty, respect the pen and tune in!

Episode 34: Hue Luv Featuring Tahiirah Habibi Sep 23, 2020

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THIS WEEK WE KICKED IT WITH TAHIIRAH HABIBI, FOUNDER OF HUE SOCIETY AND CO-FOUNDER OF THE ROOTS FUND. WE DISCUSSED HER VIRAL VIDEO, WHICH SPARKED A CHANGE TO THE COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS, HER MISSION TO DIVERSIFY THE WINE INDUSTRY AND, WHAT IT MEANT FOR HER TO BE ON THE COVER OF WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE’S 40 UNDER 40 TASTEMAKERS ISSUE.

Episode 33: Basketball, Wine and Hip Hop Featuring Baxter Holmes Aug 20, 2020

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This week we kicked with James Beard Award-winner and Senior NBA writer for ESPN, Baxter Holmes. We discussed his iconic story about wine culture in basketball, rap spirit animals, wine life in the NBA bubble, and much more!

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