Maria highlighted the Blk July festival at Surly Beer Garden and hosted some of the city's favorite black vendors, musicians, and podcasts. 14:05 - Music releases including Latto, Larry June, and than a recap of Big Boy's interview with Blac Sam ahead of Nipsey Hussle's birthday.

On episode 31 Maria, creator and host of Blk Bliss Podcast highlights Gunna's sold out show at the Armory, Megan the Stallion's groundbreaking tour debut in Minneapolis and Minneapolis's own Ragefuture set created by Miniaux at 7th street entry with some of Minnesota's top artist. Maria keeps this episode light and straight to the point around event coverage and highlights being part of the "Best Music Podcast in Minnesota" list.

On episode 30, Maria highlights Ricki Monique's a local star, who sold out the Dakota Jazz club with special guest XINA. Maria dives into the importance to diversifying your sound as an artist and why. Maria also takes the time to give her point of view of the cultural reset Kendrick vs Drake.

Maria gives her point of view of Gladiator School Vol 5. and highlights some of the best emcees on the Minnesota music scene. She talks celebrating Minnesota music month with Carbon Sound, a local radio station and being apart of a showcase that changed her view of music and put so much emphasis on why she does what she does.

Maria sits down with one of Minnesotas prominent female rappers and dives into conversation surrounding community, music and motherhood.

Nakara takes the the time to be vulnerable and speaks on her work with the community with her swimming class that she offers to woman ages 15 and up. She talks about life transitions that come from having dreams while also being a mother, life transitions and love.

Wanna check her out?

Instagram - @Nakaraforje

X - @Nakaraforje

Music - Nakara Forje on all streaming platforms

Website - nakaraforje.com

Maria sits down with one of her favorite recurring guest RZ Shahid and talks the art of producing, engineering and new music.

Rz dropped "Ahh Shii" in 2020, really highlighting and solidifying his position in the music community. His new single "Warrior" is his most recent drop, and it's a summer hit for sure.

Want more updates on RZ? check out rzshahid.com for merch, upcoming releases and show appearances.

Instagram - RZshahidx

With refreshing honesty and vulnerability, Maria explores the emotional impact Cancer season has had on our emotions and urges us to embrace our vulnerabilities. Drawing from her own life experiences, Maria reflects on the fragility of life and the importance of giving yourself grace with life's dealing's.

Click Here for social media and podcast information: https://tr.ee/WL-KKr5Npv

Maria sits down with the amazing Lady midnight and discusses community, self care and music.