Kush Chat

New Special Bonus Episode of the Kush Chat Podcast with Jean Pierre Felder AKA JP discussing Joe Biden’s Inauguration, Donald Trump, The Capitol Riot, Georgia becoming blue, Andrew Yang running for Mayor of New York City, Recreational Marijuana possibly becoming legal in NYC & more!

This week we are Kush Chatting with Johanna R. Griesé who’s an actor, singer, producer and podcaster in Brooklyn NY. She has years of stage experience, mainly around Florida where she trained with Meisner certified coach and mentor Eugenie Bondurant. Here in nyc she has trained with award winning actor Mercedes Ruehl at HB studios. Memorable roles include the lead in “I Never Saw Another Butterfly,” “Radium Girls,” and self produced starring role in “Proof.” She has also appeared in several independent films such as “Simulated Theory” and a principle role in an episode of “Mysteries at the Museum.” Her brand new podcast coming soon is called Johanna’s Artbeat, and will discuss the arts from an actors POV.

This week we are Kush Chatting with Singer/Songwriter Sumya. Being a middle eastern girl with big hopes and dreams of one day singing on the big stage and getting the recognition deserved. The process was one of the most unique triggering moments that led to who she is as an artist. She dropped her first EP on Soundcloud “Overdue” in 2017 after all the reactions and 50,000 + streams. She was in shock, happy, and sad because she still live with this deep thought of her religious actions and passions. “Favors” racked up streams and she decided to fully reveal herself since the music didn't have a face to match yet. She grew up with a strict sheild over her and this is where “Daddy Issues” comes in to play.. She says “As a Muslim girl your father is suppose to be your first love someone to run to when your sad, happy, someone to fall on when you just cant take it. He left my mom with 4 kids no education and a house in foreclosure.. like thinking of it now i know why my life is the way it is. I have severe trauma from my childhood and me being the quiet black sheep of the family. my gift was my escape singing is my freedom. My music is like when your life falls apart and falls right back into place. Healing.”.

This week we are Kush Chatting with Adam Cohen who was Born and raised in NYC, the Actor , Filmmaker , motorcyclist, and musician started his Acting career off when they filmed an old school 80s racing movie in his neighborhood at the age of 16. Since, he’s been involved in every aspect of film making behind and in front of the camera, as well as making music. He hopes to use his art to leave behind a memorable legacy.

This week on this New Years Eve Edition we are Kush Chatting with Stephen Lyons who is a NYC based Actor/Musician. He's performed extensively as a Solo Artist and with his band Bonfire Falls extensively. Stephen's first album 'Fall' was produced by Grammy nominated Producer Anthony Newett and Jeff Barrett. His cover of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' was a semi-finalist for best male vocalist in the 'Unsigned Only' competition. Stephen performs with fellow Actor/Musicians in Indie Folk Pop band, Bonfire Falls featuring the talents of Ryan McCurdy, Erikka Walsh, Justin Aaronson and Chris Kelly. The band features a diverse sound combining Rock, Indie, Folk and Progressive Rock. They released their debut EP, 'LIFETIME' in May of 2016 recorded at Bunker Studios, BK.Stephen is currently working on developing new music for Bonfire Falls and a new Solo Album.

As a Vocalist he was the voice of a Nationally Syndicated Radio program in 2010 which had a listenership of 8 million listeners.

Recently he's been involved in efforts to 'Save The Legendary Bitter End' from closing due to the pandemic. He performed with an all-star line up of NYC musicians for a benefit concert for the Bitter End produced by (Roomful of Sky Music / Phil Robinson) and Sam Teichman.

As an Actor you can see him on such shows as 'Diabolical', 'Grave Mysteries', 'Dead Reckoning' for Investigation Discovery and The Travel Channel's 'Mysteries at the Museum'. His most recent work includes the short film, 'Peeking' (Dir: Wells Watson) / Editor (TJ Misny) to be released in Winter '21. He starred as 'Brax' an aging hipster in the new comedy webseries 'Dyed In The Wool' (Dir Bill Sorice) with Matilda Szydagis ('Marvelous Mrs. Maisel') and Amie Amis, Bill Sorice which has earned five awards including 'Best Comedy Webseries' for the Houston Comedy Film Festival. The Chinese feature film 'Study Abroad: American Invitation' (Dir: Heluan Zhang / EnMaze Pictures) a RomCom in which he played American Gangster 'Charlie' is also scheduled for release sometime in 2021.

SOCIALS:

Twitter: @LyonsMusic

Insta: @LyonsMusic

FB: Stephen Lyons Music

Bandcamp: bandcamp.com/stephenlyons

Website: StephenLyons.net

This week on this X-mas Eve edition we are Kush Chatting with Stand Up Comedian Matt Maran who has been entertaining crowds since he was a 17-year-old travelling and performing on independent professional wrestling shows. He has since traded in his steel folding chair for jokes. Born and raised in Queens, NY but looks like he was conceived at a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert. Matt is currently the Commissioner and host of the underground roast show, Comedy Fight Club. He loves mean jokes and hates shirts with sleeves.

New Special Bonus Episode of the Kush Chat Podcast with returning guest Jason Vee Kush Chatting about the 4 crazy years that was Donald J. Trump & how we are a month away from him finally out of office. We discuss the beginning of his presidency, him building a wall in Mexico, The Muslim Ban, Jeffery Epstein, Kathy Griffin, Stormy Daniels, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Lil Pump, The Vaccine, How he failed preventing Covid-19 coming to the United States & more!

This week for my birthday episode we are Kush Chatting with DJ sMiLez who is from New York City. He started out rapping since 2008 with his closest friends TC and BraB. By 2009 he released his first mixtape called "The New Age of Edition" inspired by his artist Splizzy Hendrix's 2nd Mixtape "American Dreamer." Later on that year, DJ sMiLez started making beats and editing instrumentals with their chorus. He made a name for himself across YouTube having thousands of followers loving his creative work. By 2014, he decided to DJ. His mentor (DJ Polisher) taught him how to mix, blend songs with one another. Music has always been his passion since his early childhood. In 2015, DJ sMiLez took DJing more seriously and debuted his performance at Mimosa Lounge. Months later, he started performing live with Keon Torres and Splizzy Hendrix at different venues across the city.

For contact or inquiries email: [email protected] or IG: TheRealDJsMiLezNYC

This week we are Kush Chatting with Redray Frazier Dubbed “The Rock & Soul Troubadour,” signed to Greystone Music Group with the debut of his new single “Better Man,” followed by an

exciting forthcoming catalogue of live and recorded music. A native

New Yorker, who was raised in an exceedingly musical family, Redray

is an established vocalist and musician who creates his own unique

fusion of Alternative R&B, Rock, and Indie-Soul. Get ready for

captivating new lyrical sounds and smooth, smoky vocals like you’ve

never heard.

Lyrically, Redray meditates on love’s pathos and euphoria, achieving

spiritual balance, and reinterpreting social minefields. The singer’s

vocals hypnotize while his lyrics dig deep into cultural territories such

as the higher vibration of self-betterment. A true artist, not just in the

musical sense, he is also an entrepreneur and community activist, as

well as pursuing several other creative passions. The new single “Better

Man” was recorded with highly accomplished musician and producer

Paul Frazier, with additional guitar by Marlon Graves, and drum

programming by Redray, Paul, and Steve Williams. “The recording

dynamics were congruent and seamless. It felt like we were in complete

synchronicity. I don’t write love songs,” said REDRAY. “ This song, in

particular, is about owning your stuff.” There is also an accompanying

video shot in New York City by innovative videographer Marcus

Bleecker, featuring the radiant and very talented India.

Currently based in Portland, Oregon, REDRAY’s musical journey began

by singing Gospel music in his father’s Baptist church choir in New

Jersey. His evolution has taken him from opening for such noted artists

as Lenny Kravitz and Blues Traveler to touring with The Talking Heads

front man, David Byrne, from 2008-2010. “The totality of those

experiences have helped to shape the manner in which I approach my

work, and the dedication that is required to achieve my goals,” said

Redray. “Those are to be the best that I can be.”

This week we are Kush Chatting with Isha who is a singer-songwriter, launching herself into the industry with her retro style that takes you back in time, eyes that lure you into the dance floor and truly... anywhere.

Now gaining much more exposure, things are getting hot.

She’s bringing back the 80s in a futuristic way with lyrics that’ll go from fun and catchy to metaphorical dark stories told from someone else’s perspective. Oh, she’s also a dancer with grooves that would only make you want to move.

Humorous and full of life.

Looking to spread the power of music that makes us come together.

After knocking on so many doors, she drops her first single that came out early 2020.

“Put It On” available in all platforms which only gives you an insight of what to expect from such a fresh face.

Isha is focused on changing and conquering the world, watch out.