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Chicago MC Femdot returns to Dynasty Podcasts after his spring 2017 interview, in the first Dynasty Podcasts interview of 2018!

The artist reflects on the foundation he's built for himself, evident in his digital box set collection the20/20hour, shares his thoughts on his embarking on his first ever tour supporting Kweku Collins, and speaks on working with Chicago hip hop label Closed Sessions, and the reasons why that partnership makes sense. Femdot also looks ahead at his larger ambitions, with goals to do work in the philanthropic spaces to benefit overlooked communities in Chicago.

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Singer-songwriter Uma Bloo closes out Dynasty Podcasts' 2017 programming with an interview the night before New Years Eve. The artist speaks on developing her passion for singing in private throughout her life, finding the courage to perform on stage through her burlesque work, and working with a band versus performing solo.

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Chicago artist and producer Ikon visits Dynasty Podcasts to discuss his AURAGAMI project, and delve into his love of producing electronic music. The artist speaks on his work with Chicago's PVTSTCK organization, and reflects on being present for the fire that struck at the PVTSTCK studio in Fort Knox in 2016. Ikon also previews plans for upcoming music collaborations and more.

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Chicago music tech figure John Williamson speaks about his new company Songfinch, which produces custom made songs for individuals and corporate clients. Williamson speaks on the inspiration for the company, delves into how the songwriting process works, reflects on the impact the finished product has made on grateful customers, and speaks on potential partnerships in the works.

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In a call from LA, singer-songwriter CYN dials in to Dynasty Podcasts. The artist discusses how she pivoted from studying management informations systems to moving to LA, and recalls that she grew up with the expectation of a more traditional career path.

CYN also shares how she first connected with Katy Perry, and reveals what was going through her head the first night they met, with CYN playing piano for Perry in the superstar's living room.

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Accomplished journalist Adrienne Gibbs visits Dynasty Podcasts to share her story on how she got started writing, a journey that saw her choose to attend Northwestern University over Harvard.

Gibbs speaks on what keeps her based in Chicago, and reveals why she loves covering Chicago figures and culture. She also reflects on her time as a writer in miami, and speaks on notable features she's written about Chance The Rapper and Andrew Barber of Fake Shore Drive.

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Chicago MC Musa Reems visits Dynasty Podcasts to share his thoughts on getting signed to Columbia College Chicago's student record label, AEMMP Records. Reems also speaks on his perspective on not only being signed at Columbia, but also being a student at the college, as well.

The artist also discusses getting support from Closed Sessions' Alex Fruchter, both at Columbia, where Fruchter is an instructor, and via Fruchter's music blog, Ruby Hornet. Reems reveals MF Doom as an early influence, and delves into coming from the Austin neighborhood on Chicago's west side.

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Chicago broadcasters Daniel Kisslinger and Damon Williams of radio show and podcast AirGo visit Dynasty Podcasts to delve into all things broadcast, podcast, and Chicago music.

The radio and podcasts hosts speak on their respective broadcast backgrounds, with Williams offering insight into his political activism work, as well. The duo reveal how the AirGo project first came together, with the pair wanting to create a community driven conversation showcasing Chicago talent, which brought them to WHPK 88.5 FM, University of Chicago's college station. Williams and Kisslinger also shed light on the production process in publishing an episode a week, and speak on the strategy they've utilized in achieving longevity.

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Rising rapper MFn Melo makes his debut on Dynasty Podcasts to discuss his new MeloDramatics project. The artist reflects on the multi-year journey to write, record, and release the record, revealing that the album went through multiple drafts before arriving as a final and finished statement.

Melo also speaks on the origins of Pivot Gang, revisiting the early days of himself, Saba, and Joseph Chilliams as The Rally. The artist talks on the friendly level of competition within the Pivot Gang, and recalls how the group's first post on Fake Shore Drive marked a turning point in Pivot's journey. Finally, Melo discusses the upcoming John Walt Day concert event on Saturday, November 25th at the House Of Blues, where the Pivot family will remember the late John Walt.

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Chicago-based music writer Corbin Reiff returns to Dynasty Podcasts, following speaking on last year's Breaking Into Professional Music Journalism panel.

Reiff delves into his newly released book, Lighters in the Sky: The All-Time Greatest Concerts 1960-2016, which chronicles the most legendary live performances ever. The writer reveals how he conducted research and gathered firsthand accounts about legendary concerts going back decades, including getting to connect with none other than The Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen. Reiff and host Jaime Black also bond over their love of Kanye West and Nine Inch Nails, geeking about the live theatricality of the former, and marveling at the transformation of the latter over the last three decades. Finally, Reiff revisits the concert event that turned him onto live music, and reveals the one concert he'd attend if he had one time machine opportunity.

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