Wine And Hip Hop

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Episode 32: Respect The Producer II Featuring Jeremy Seysses. Jul 28, 2020

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This week we kicked it with Jeremy Seysses, Winemaker for the legendary Domain Dujac. We talked about; Jay Z name dropping his wine, Dujac meetings at Roc Nation, his favorite vintage, and all things Burgundy in this classic episode.

Episode 31: Got The Juice Featuring Dlynn Proctor Jul 17, 2020

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This week we kicked it with Dlynn Proctor, Director at Fantesca Winery, Associate Producer of the Netflix #1 hit movie “Uncorked”, and co-founder of the not for profit organization “Wine Unify”. We spoke with Dlynn about his layered life in wine, hip hop, advice for budding connoisseurs, and how Wine Unify stands to change the wine industry. Pour up with us and enjoy!

BONUS BTS - Andre Mack and the Cru discuss their favorite vintages in hip hop Jun 24, 2020

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BONUS BTS - Andre Mack and the Cru discuss their favorite vintages in hip hop. Listen to the full interview on Episode 11: Deeply Rooted.

Episode 28: Black Girl Magic Featuring Shakera Jones AKA Black Girls Dine Too Jun 07, 2020

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This week we kicked it with Shakera Jones AKA @blackgirlsdinetoo about her love affair with wine, what to expect at a virtual wine tasting, and being an ally to the black community in the fight against racial injustice #BlackLivesMatter

Episode 27: The Wine Lifestyle According To Kells Featuring Kelly Mitchell May 27, 2020

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This week we chopped it up with Kelly Mitchell, wine consultant, and sales rep for Skurnik Wines. Kelly broke down how she manages to host wine dinners, crush wine sales, and still enjoy the fruits of her labor

BONUS BTS - Derrick Westbrook AND THE CRU DISCUSS GROWING UP May 20, 2020

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BONUS BEHIND THE SCENES - Derrick Westbrook and the Cru discuss being "outside" as a kid and how hip-hop (urban) culture prepared them for the careers they have.

Episode 26: The Wine Show... And Hip Hop Featuring JR Boss & Amelia Singer May 13, 2020

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This week we celebrated the connectivity of wine and hip hop with two influencers from very different walks of life. Amelia Singer of The Wine Show, and Rapper, Jr Boss. Join us as we recap our feature on this upcoming season on season 3 of “The Wine Show”. Valid AF on all sides. Tune in to check them out this month on Hulu, Ovation, and Amazon Prime.

Episode 25: Rhyme Enthusiast Featuring Layla Schlack & Jay C Williams Apr 24, 2020

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This week we chopped it up with newlyweds, Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Associate Managing Editor, Print, Layla Schlack, and beer writer, Jay C. Williams, for a blend of wine, beer, and hip hop. Jay and Layla pair beer with Jermaine’s music pick, “OverDose” by Conway The Machine, and Jermaine selects a wine to go with Layla and Jay’s pick, “Keep It Thoro” by Prodigy of Mobb Deep, an artist whose music was at the foundation of their union.

Episode 24: For The Viticulture Featuring Derrick Westbrook Apr 03, 2020

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In this special two hour episode, we linked up with Derrick Westbrook, sommelier, culture curator, and owner of 1340 Beer, Wines & Spirits. Between his wine and music pairing tour, Samples & Samples, and his cover feature for Wine Enthusiasts Magazine’s 40 under 40, Derrick has the wine world lit with no signs of slowing down. This is a conversation you have been waiting for: Jermaine and Derrick, two masters of wine and music pairing talk about everything from wine pairings to Kanye West, to Derrick’s dating life.

Episode 23: 21 To Drink Featuring Jack Thriller Mar 25, 2020

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