DaTakeOver Podcast

DaTakeOver links up with Tune$ for episode 77 to discuss the growth in his rap career and new project entitled The New Satchmo. Tune$ reflected on his early days of rhyming at school on recess breaks, to finding his own sound, and making music based on love. He touched on the importance of having authenticity in music, and mentioned early influencers such as Anita Baker, Teddy Pendergrass, Marvin Gaye, and No Limit’s own Mac.Tune$ addresses his stance on the mumble rap sub-genre, and says he finds valuable messages from a variety of artists. He also touches on the importance of building and destroying, and many more gems. Listen to the full interview for more!Follow Tune$ on IG @kingtunes and Twitter @ThenewsatchmoStream The New Satchmo on Apple Music and Sound Cloud!

DaTakeOver reconnects with O.G. Blake Owens on his legendary balcony to discuss his latest project entitled While You Wait. Blake describes the strategic release as a chess move and eludes to new music in the works. He opens up about being competitive early in his career, and how he has grown as an artist who focuses on his own brand. He also expresses admiration for his brother Will, the only rap feature on While You Wait, and the creative energy shared during the recording process.We learned about Blake's views on dieting, education, sports, and the social impact of the Get Up and Ride bike movement. The O.G. dropped many gems, and touches on the importance of using your voice as a platform to make informed decisions. We learn about his band, New Orleans Most Wanted, apparel line, and much more during our exclusive interview!Follow the O.G on IG @o.g.blakeowens Twitter @OGblakeowens and follow Bike Night NOLA on IG @getupnride_nola

DaTakeOver sits down with EGMG's own Bronco to discuss the path into his rap career, and most recent project entitled Big Easy Way. Bronco has a variety of musical influences, including Tracey Lee, Jay Z, Notorious B.I.G., and legendary artists from New Orleans such as Soulja Slim, Mystikal, B.G., and Mac. We also learned Bronco's family has impacted him as his mother, grandmother, and siblings have inspired him as an artist with their respective talents.Bronco touches on the importance of having an original sound, and the opportunity for unity and support in the NOLA music community. He reveals a comical story of how he earned his stage name, and a few gems on relationship advice. Listen to the entire interview for more about Bronco, and check out his latest single, It Goes Down (My City).Follow Bronco on IG: @broadway_loe Facebook: EGMG Bronco and stream his music on Tidal, iTunes, and Spotify

DaTakeOver reconnects with Brother Willie Muhammad at Muhammad Mosque 46 for an enlightening discussion about knowledge of self, ownership in hip-hop, and the progress of black people. Bro. Muhammad discusses the mission of the Nation of Islam; he teaches us self-improvement is the basis of community development. We learn to truly seek answers from the past to affect our future.We learn to leverage our hip-hop platforms to lead people and inevitably discussed Jay-Z's critically acclaimed album, 4:44. Jay-Z raised the bar for artists to not only own their masters, but rethink how we release music.Bro. Muhammad closes with a heartfelt message for us to express love, and constructively resolve conflicts. He leads the Squash the Beef Hotline and has successfully resolved 45 conflicts in New Orleans. Listen to the full episode for more valuable gems.Follow Brother Willie Muhammad on IG: @truthspreader Twitter: @browm46 Muhammad Mosque 46 on Twitter: @Mosque46 Squash the Beef Hotline: 504-500-1706Twitter: @BEEFSQUASH504Mosque 46: 4201 Downman Rd, NOLA 70126

Brother Willie Muhammad visits DaTakeOver for a powerful conversation about the current political climate, racial injustice, and how we must challenge the status quo for change. Bro. Muhammad explains the value in knowledge of self, and how we can evolve to be better informed. He acknowledges the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan's influence and character, and to always seek truth and what's right.Learn more on our exclusive interview.Follow Brother Willie Muhammad on IG: @truthspreader Twitter: @browm46 Muhammad Mosque 46 on Twitter: @Mosque46

DaTakeOver sits down with J Lyric to discuss the beginning of his rap career, growth as an artist, and the meaning of his latest project entitled Loyalty Over Love. J Lyric’s main influences were 2 Pac and Nas. He admits to writing his first songs over Pac’s beats and aimed to make timeless music.He learned promotional strategies and collaborated with NOLA’s legendary UNLV, linked with Tru Records’ C-Murder, and has collaborated with MMG’s Rick Ross. J Lyric is wrapping up his documentary, and supporting the Viktori Collection’s apparel campaign. Learn more on our exclusive interview. Follow J Lyric on IG: @jlyric504_ Twitter: @jasonlyric and support the Viktori brand IG: @viktoricollection

DaTakeOver sits down with Ze11a to discuss his passion for music, inspirations, and latest project entitled 4What4U. His new album includes features with Mannie Fresh, Anderson .Paak, L.G. and Dee-1. Ze11a reflects on his West African and Afro-Cuban influences, and start as a percussionist at an early age. He later bought his own turntables, DJ’d at parties for friends, and joined the Flight School movement.Ze11a acknowledges his top rappers as the Notorious B.I.G., Jay Z, and Juvenile, and has found inspiration from other legends such as Al Green, Bob Marley, the Beastie Boys, and the Last Poets. Learn more about how Ze11a hustled for equipment and a laptop to make beats, and earned his credibility as a producer and rapper on his exclusive interview with DaTakeOver. Follow Ze11a on IG: @Ze11a

DaTakeOver sits down with Algiers own Ciel Rouge to discuss his love for music production, rapping, and embracing southern hip-hop. Rouge’s influences include Lil Wayne, Mannie Fresh, Andre 3000, Big K.R.I.T., and T-Pain. He opens up about including lessons from personal relationships in his music, and the importance of having an authentic New Orleans sound. Ciel Rouge has earned the likes of Mannie Fresh, and has collaborated with Talib Kweli while growing as an artist.Follow Ciel Rouge on IG: @rougegotdajuice

DaTakeOver sits down with Buzy to discuss his passion and vision for music and his videos. Buzy started rhyming in high school hallways, and quickly became an underground legend on a NOLA radio segment. Known for vivid storytelling and sharing his own struggles, Buzy learned to use music as his personal outlet to the world. Listen to our exclusive episode! Follow Buzy on IG: @buzy504