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Nice Minds
By Nice Guy EntertainmentSociety & Culture
Nice Minds episodes
- Episode 44 (featuring G0ldilock)
If there's anything I enjoy the most in doing Nice Minds, it's not only talking to creatives that I'm good friends with and have known for a while, it's also getting to connect with new people that I've never had a previous conversation with. Especially younger up and coming artists.
Cortez Williams AKA G0ldilock (formerly PrettyBoyTez or Tezzy) is a rap artist from the twin cities with a current yet unique style that is sure to take him places. I was very impressed by his style, brand, and flow so I had to invite him on the podcast to see what he's about and get familiar with each other.In this episode we talk about each other's background with music, how important branding is for an artist, what he's been doing to stay consistent during the pandemic, what his future plans are, advice for up and coming artists, and more.If you'd like to check out G0ldilock's music videos you can do so here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBL7NGJw4AZQTmc6wcchvjQ/videosCheck out G0ldilock's music on SoundCloud:http://www.soundcloud.com/G0ldilockFollow @G0ldilock on IG!Check out the other stuff I have going on including beats for artists, sample packs for producers, and more:http://www.NiceGuyEnt.comFollow me @NiceGuyEnt on IG!20 min - Episode 43 (featuring Stephanie Lombardo)
This episode is with Stephanie Lombardo. Stephanie is a multi-talented singer/songwriter, radio DJ, and comedian based out of New York.
I enjoyed doing this episode with Stephanie for quite a few reasons. We both quickly found out in our conversation that we have a lot in common with our creativity and the way we view creativity. We're both people who make music and share an interest in comedy and broadcasting as well. In this episode we talk about how she got her start with music, origins in comedy, how the pandemic has affected what we do, the creative/songwriting process, and more.To keep up with everything Stephanie is up to, check out her official website:http://www.StephanieLombardo.comCheck out Stephanie's YouTube page here with music and content:https://www.youtube.com/user/nte1288Follow Stephanie on IG:@stephanie_lombardo_musicCheck out the other stuff I have going on including beats for artists, sample packs for producers, and more:http://www.NiceGuyEnt.comFollow me @NiceGuyEnt on IG!36 min - "Melancholy Sunshine" Final Mix Reaction Episode
This is a special episode of Nice Minds. I decided to do a reaction video to the first time I hear the final mix for my song “Melancholy Sunshine” which is a song I wrote dedicated to my mom.
My wonderful mother passed away on June 2nd, 2021. A little less than 2 months shy of her 60th birthday. I created this song to honor her memory. I thought it would only be fitting to release it on the very last day of 2021.The summer following her death, it was sunny and extremely hot. There was little to no rain. I usually enjoy the summertime but grieving with intense sadness at the same time inspired the "Melancholy Sunshine" vibe and song title.This song came together over the course of six months. The beat was started in June, the lyrics came weeks later, and the song was recorded/arranged/edited/mixed across the months that followed. The song was incredibly intense and difficult to create. A whole lot of tears shed during the various stages during the creation of it.My mom was my biggest fan when it came to my music. She was always in the front row at every show dancing and shouting every lyric. My mom would always say "you're going to buy me a Versace dress and bring me to the Grammys" and I made her a promise that I would do so. Although she can't be at the Grammys with me physically, I want to honor that promise and do whatever I can to get us there. This song is the start of me creating and releasing the best music I possibly can to get to the Grammys.If you liked this song please purchase it for whatever price you'd like and share it to your social media. I know it would have meant the world to my mom and I appreciate it so much. Thank you all so much for the love and support.Stream or purchase the song at my BandCamp page:https://bmc-c.bandcamp.com/track/melancholy-sunshineCheck out the other stuff I have going on. Including my own music, beats for artists, sample packs for producers, and more: http://www.NiceGuyEnt.comFollow me @NiceGuyEnt on IG!10 min - Episode 42 (featuring Josh Hedquist)
This episode is with my friend Josh Hedquist. I know Josh because his mom is friends with my aunt and he grew up with my cousin. I've pretty much known of Josh my whole life. Josh is an extremely talented chef from Minneapolis, MN.
Josh has traveled the U.S. as a chef, been on numerous Food Network shows, opened countless restaurants, and is currently owner of the restaurant chain Joey Meatballs. He's opened 3 Joey Meatballs locations with more opening in the near future.In this episode we talk about his start as a chef, his experience on Food Network shows, systemic racism and ways he wants to contribute to ending it, our ultimate goals in career/life, the music industry, and a whole lot of positive and motivating words.If you're in the twin cities area, be sure to check out his restaurant Joey Meatballs at the Mineapolis, St. Paul, or Roseville locations: https://www.joeymeatballs.org/(be on the lookout for more opening soon!)Check out the other stuff I have going on. Including beats for artists, sample packs for producers, and more:http://www.NiceGuyEnt.comFollow me @NiceGuyEnt on IG!52 min - Episode 41 (featuring LVNDSCVPES)
This episode is with my friend LVNDSCVPES. LVNDSCVPES is an extremely talented hip-hop artist originally from Akron, Ohio who has been based in Minneapolis, MN for the last 5+ years. I met LVNDSCVPES while we were both students at IPR (Institute of Production & Recording) and they were involved with NGE when it operated as a record label for a short period of time. I have always extremely admired LVNDSCVPES and think they have an extremely bright future ahead of them!
In this episode we discuss LVNDSCVPES history with music, moving to Minneapolis, the live show world, future goals/plans, advice for younger artists, and more. Be sure to follow @lvndscvpesmusic on social media!Check out LVNDSCVPES website where you can find music and everything they are involved in:http://www.LVNDSCVPES.com(be sure to check out the new album "New Foundations" when it drops!)Check out the video for the track "Gryffindor Yellow" which is a Harry Potter themed spoof of Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejjAdTdmPoY(see if you can spot me in the video!)Check out the other stuff I have going on. Including beats for artists, sample packs for producers, and more:http://www.NiceGuyEnt.comFollow me @NiceGuyEnt on IG!34 min - Episode 40 (featuring Eline Van Audenaerde of The Unicorn Mothership)
This episode is with Eline Van Audenaerde. Eline is a holistic nightlife coach from Belgium helping producers & DJs move the needle in dance music through wellness.
Eline runs a company called The Unicorn Mothership (also a podcast called The Unicorn MotherSHIT which is an amazing play off her company name) and she is very passionate about helping producers & DJ's overcome things such as procrastination and things related to mental health to find success not only in their careers but also their lives.In this episode we talk about her passions for helping DJ's and producers, past struggles with mental health, how the pandemic has affected things, I share with her some of my hardships, and she talks about how she would help someone like me through coaching.Check out Eline's website and hire her for a coaching session:https://www.theunicornmothership.com/Check out Eline's podcast "The Unicorn Mothershit" on your favorite podcast streaming platform:https://pod.link/1581318614Follow Eline's social media:@theunicornmothership@unicornelineCheck out the other stuff I have going on. Including beats for artists, sample packs for producers, and more:http://www.NiceGuyEnt.comFollow @NiceGuyEnt on IG!1 hr - Episode 39 (featuring Micah Johnson)
This episode is with my friend Micah Johnson. Micah was one of my instructors at IPR (Institute of Production & Recording) and someone who I have a lot of respect for. Not only has he taught me a lot by being one of my teachers but he is also a huge inspiration.
Micah has worked for many heavy hitters in the music and entertainment industry. He has worked for big companies/brands such as the Hit Factory in Miami as well as Capitol Records in Los Angeles. Micah currently works in MN and lives in WI with his family. He releases synthwave/chillwave style music under the alias Galaxy 80. Not only is he very accomplished but he is also a fantastic dude and someone who I am proud to have learned from and call a friend.In this episode we talk about his history in the industry, the changes Covid has had on the industry and will continue to have, how maintaining a good attitude has helped his career, and more!33 min - Episode 38 (featuring Brett Bailey)
This episode is with my friend Brett Bailey. Brett is from Canada and currently based in Bali, Indonesia. I met Brett through a mutual friend and he invited me to be a guest on his podcast "Life Like A Movie" in February of 2020. He's someone who's been nothing but pleasant, supportive, and someone who actually inspired me to take the leap and start this podcast so I just had to return the favor and invite him to be a guest on my podcast!
Brett is a life coach who is extremely passionate about helping people live/find their true purpose. He is all about being yourself no matter what and fully embracing the person that you are which I think is amazing!In this episode we talk about his passion for helping people, how the pandemic has changed things, I share with him my recent hardships, and he talks about how he would help someone like me through coaching and breathwork.If you'd like to check out the unedited/unfiltered episode of his podcast "Life Like A Movie" that we mention in this episode you can do so on my YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFsuSgm2WBM&tIf you'd like to check out other episodes of his "Life Like A Movie" podcast you can do so here:https://pod.link/1453550938Check out everything Brett has going on and book a coaching call with him: https://linktr.ee/BrettbaaileyBe sure to follow Brett on IG and other social media platforms: @BrettbaaileyCheck out the other stuff I have going on. Including beats for artists, sample packs for producers, and more:http://www.NiceGuyEnt.comFollow me @NiceGuyEnt on IG!30 min - Episode 37 (featuring Sassan Scott Zaker AKA FΔDΞDΔΞOΝ)
This episode is with my good friend Sassan Scott Zaker AKA FADEDAEON. Known to me and many of his friends as Scotty. I've known Scotty since the early 2000's. I met him through my younger brother and we've ended up having a lot of mutual friends over the years. Scotty is an extremely talented drummer and musician. He puts out music under the name FADEDAEON.
In this episode we have a very in depth conversation about coming from CA and growing up in MN, his start with music, the loss with both of our mothers, the power of music, music production, what he is doing with music currently, mental health, the pandemic, and a lot of stuff related to the craziness of 2020/2021.If you'd like to check out his music you can do so by streaming the 3 albums he has available on your favorite streaming platform...."These Fleeting Moments" album: https://album.link/us/i/1457526771"Aqueous Anemoia" album: https://album.link/us/i/1530513444"Sleepy Head" album: https://album.link/us/i/1580059086If you'd like to keep up with what Scotty is up to, follow him on IG: @fadedaeonIf you'd like to check out the documentary "Alive Inside" that he mentions in the episode, you can do so here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN_Cpd_NpMYCheck out the other stuff I have going on. Including beats for artists, sample packs for producers, and more:http://www.NiceGuyEnt.comFollow me @NiceGuyEnt on IG!2 hr 33 min - Episode 36 (featuring Ap the Rockzstar)
This episode is with my friend Ap the Rockzstar. Ap is an extremely talented artist/producer from St. Paul, MN who is now based in Portland, OR. I met him around 4 or 5 years ago through a mutual friend and we've been fans of each other's work over the years.
In this episode we talk about Ap's history, his travels, our musical influences, continuing to make music regardless of setbacks, confidence, 2020/2021 bull shit, and much more.If you'd like to check out Ap's latest album "Gnarkill" you can do so on any of your favorite streaming services: https://album.link/i/1518005097(also be sure to check out the other music he has on streaming music as well including his "Suddenly" album and "XXX" EP and stay turned for his next album coming in late November)Follow him on IG at @AptheRockzstarCheck out the other stuff I have going on. Including beats for artists, sample packs for producers, and more: http://www.NiceGuyEnt.com57 min
About Nice Minds
From the publisher's feed
My name is Brandon "B Mc-C" McCollum. The founder of the music/entertainment brand Nice Guy Entertainment and this is my podcast/show.
Nice Minds is a free flowing conversation show/podcast I have with different creative people I've known or have become familiar with throughout the years. The conversations include not only what the person is currently doing or has done but also deep dives into topics such as mental health, current events, and how we navigate through the world as people and creatives.
Check out the video version here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/theniceguycrew/videos