INSPIRATION with BRENDAN

Reading of Negro Speaks of Rivers in honor of Black Music Month.

Happy Fathers Day, and bringing a close to Juneteenth weekend. In this short episode, we take a look back at some of my fave show highlights so far. Yo, Pause and Effect from Ep 06 is still a dope track.

An African-American music month salute with producer, engineer and friend Omar virtuoso. We are two friends chatting about our experience working on Standing Like A Wall, the meaning behind his single Inefficient machines, just everything. Grab a cup of coffee! We got the jazz INEFFICIENT MACHINES by OzoneOso is available today on all major platforms tiny.cc/w7mvqz

Sherwyn Williams created the Gospel Music Buzz after he realized there were certain things about the nature of the music business he could make more efficient for his wife in the beginning stages of her recording career. It has now grown to cover gospel music award events, A-list artist interviews, as well as helping upcoming gospel artist find exposure. Special thank you to Shonelle of GMB. 🐝 GMB MERCH: https://gospelmusicbuzz.company.site/ GMB INSTAGRAM: @gospelmusicbuzz. To support this podcast, please send your donations to the INSPIRATION with BRENDAN cash app: $brendanjjames

Brooklyn Backyard Boogie has a new mix series available on SoundCloud featuring founder, DJ Sir Isaac. But how did this all begin? Isaac shares his story of moving to New York to find his hustle in music and event space. He also shares some hip hop classics that puts us all in that backyard cookout vibes. Download the new mix series today: https://m.soundcloud.com/dj_sir_isaac/da-boogie-tape-vol-i-sir-isaac @isaacziman

“HOW CAN I BE OF SERVICE TO THE CHURCH?, says James Joyner, a Long Island native. He released Praise Break #24 on his birthday. This series has been an inspiration to me...and on this show we are talking about this roots in music, and musician best practices in the church as a musician. My favorite part? Asking rapid fire questions about church protocol. Listen and SUBSCRIBE to James YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/tyetribbettfan09

The Sunday Praise break series will highlight black church musicians and ministers. Inspirational and uplifting testimonies.

Raven from Long Island went to bricks because she, “got tired of people telling her how to write and telling her what to write or telling her what she’s worthy of”.

Brickz was designed to create a safe space for young entrepreneurs, artist, intellectuals and bosses to show the world who they are. Instagram: @thebrickzmedia

Anthony is no stranger to Brendan James inspiration. He was the first published artist interview on the blog. We are going back in time in this memory lane exercise. You will also get a first listen of forthcoming “Bicycle Day”. Check out the full article here: https://brendanjameslit.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/on-the-road-with-the-noble-trip-by-brendan-james/

Brendan shares his personal story about overcoming education obstacles. He also discusses how the impact of COVID-19 has inspired him to empower the East Coast community by spotlighting entrepreneurs, creative thinkers and artists who have a story to share with the world.