Here's To You

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The first time we met I didn’t know who you were but you were a friend of a friend with a drive. Cliche to say but you exemplify tenacity. Fuck that you are just RAW AS FUCK. This mans’ is like the breeze you feel on the 5 driving either north or south in CA. You make it known that you there to change the perception of life. You are also cute too. You are angry and you make wonderful art. Jonathan Garcia just started listening to Minor Threat and he is in great company.

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You give me a microphone,time and you will get me rambling about nothing. I am here to let y’all know who I am. I want to be seen and exist.

TWO BABIES LIVING THEIR LIFE!

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When the guitar chords blair and the snare drum pops you have a couple of decisions. The few that come to me; scream along to the song, stage dive or begin to dodge the shoe of someone who is losing their mind to the sonics. Drew’s acrobatic cartwheels, black gloves and rhythmic fist throwing is a sight to see. If the stage was lit with one light and he was the only one dancing it would make Pina Bausch ask herself, “What makes you move like that?” Drew hails from Long Island and has been a part of the scene for years. His knowledge is something that opened my eyes beyond the music. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did talking to him.

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I walked into a contemporary minimalist restaurant wedged between Park Ave and Broadway on 21st. I sat down with a chef, unbinosticed to my novice mind; I was speaking with the CDC of Cosme. Chef Garnica is giving me a shot to work in a cuisine that I hold close to my heart. Gustavo Garnica is respected by all in the kitchen and is adored by the tortilla tias’. This conversation was eye opening hearing Chef Garnica talk about his travels from Mexico to Denmark to stage at Noma early on in his career. He would be considered in my eyes a gentle soul but don’t get me wrong, when the tickets are ringing his demeanor demands a lot from people around him. His peers demand a lot out of him. Chef Dani is a whisper in our voice because we strive to honor the work she has done before. Food is a part of me just as much music is.

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You take a kid out of Fontana but you never take Fontana out of the kid. Lil Bubs aka Alebrto Reyes is more than a friend he has been the pillar of unconditional love and support. You tell me that this person isn’t hardworking and I’ll show you countless projects that have garnered critical attention with success to accompany it. Alberto and I have been friends for some time now but as we get older and continue our New York chapter together our lives together have changed forever. Alberto is a multi dimensional person with skill sets in music, project management, and developing conceptual ideas.

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A cold blizzard sweeps Brooklyn causing folks to flee into their homes for shelter. Waiting it out to experience a livable day without fear of getting caught in a tumultuous circumstance. Who am I kidding, I’m not a novelist... I went to a show in a blizzard! But when I left that show I met a marvelous person, Sarah! A surrogate big sister, a powerful femme, and a New York hardcore encyclopedia of people. We hang out at shows and share work stories or devolage inner turmoil. This conversation was pleasant and refreshing. To everyone out there who used to have a big sister or a group of friends you used to go to shows with, I dedicate it to y’all.

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Steven Callaway, now what can one say about this person. I have known him through my sister and brother in-law. My brother-in-law who looks like Joey Diaz’s little brother would put Steven in his band of misfits toys. When I think of Steven I think of Sam from Lord of the Rings, that dude held it down, he lifted Frodo’s sorry ass up a mountain. Would Steven lift me up a mountain? I don’t know but I do know this kid has heart!! This take over would not be possible without his willingness to entrust me with this idea. 10.17 for all you straight edge kids out there and Gucci Mane *brr brr*.

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My mama told me once to know your roots and know who you are. Honestly she is not wrong, and my mom has always shared words of wisdom. My dad on the other hand is a huge believer in hard work gets you far and I subscribe to that thought. My little sister on the other hand is an intersection on every one in my family, she is my mom's partner in crime, my dad's unbridled work ethic, my sibling's thoughtfulness and she is fearless. I know there is a privilege that I have for being a part of a family like mine but I don’t take any of them for granted. Thank you, truly thank you.

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Are you a hardcore daddy or a hardocre zaddy? OR are you a person who just likes music and loves parenthood? Speaking with Steven Callaway and Martin Franco we talk about owning a record label, parenthood, and the strength of ingenuity. We reflect on how we came to be in each other’s lives. House shows are the nexus of where understanding is built, and Martin and Steven are a testament to that. DON’T SLEEP ON CROCS!!!! In closing this episode is dedicated to Breonna Taylor, Black Lives Matter, Black Trans Lives Matter, and empowering POC. Say their name!!

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