It’s been a minute.

Couldn’t let this opportunity slip by me.

Ep 75 features a multi-lane dope individual who just so happens to be 1/2 of the hosting duo from the world’s dopest hip hop podcast…Drink Champs.

He, alongside his partner NORE, gives flowers to the most deserving of the hip hop elite on a regular basis.

Great stories, great memories, great drinks, and great times are had by most guests (haha).

Anyway, Source & Co. welcomes to the show;

DJ EFN.

🤘🏽

No need for a long intro here. Let’s just do it like this:

Battle Tested Emcee.

Dope Artist.

Ghostwriter.

Rap Up Guy.

Freestyle Fanatic.

Skilled DJ.

Hilarious Storyteller.

Podcast Host.

Drink Champs Alum.

College Professor.

Father.

804 Legend.

I don’t think everyone grasps the magnitude of this man’s journey through the field of music, but y’all gone learn today.

Episode 73’s company;

Skillz

And another one.

If you have a young athlete in the 804, you may recognize this ep's company.

He is a sports medicine physician, orthopedic surgeon, and he provides coverage for several youth sports associations while doing the same for other companies...including The Richmond Ballet.

Although he hasn't been in the Richmond area too long, he is already making his name and brand of practicing medicine known by "leveling the playing field" for his patients.

Only two short seasons ago, he was part of the Brooklyn Nets' medical staff. And now he is here in the Cap City doing his thing via OrthoVirginia.

Also known as Dr. O, please welcome to the podcast:

Dr. Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, MD.

Bruh.

I know some of y’all be like “How do you have all these dope cousins?”

Fair question. And the wildest part is that I didn’t grow up with any cousins nearby. None.

And that is part of the reason I love social media so much; because I have been able to build relationships with so many of them. 💯

But anyway…this ep’s company is…my cousin.

He is also the dopest DJ in Charlotte, the host of the Without No DJ Podcast; he has done production work with Anthony Hamilton, SAS, and others…

AND he is one of those creatives that you’ve seen making the content showing an original record from years past and a more recent banger it was used for.

Edits are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.

We hear about his journey with music, fatherhood, mental health, and more.

South Boston, Halifax, Charlotte County, Drake’s Branch, Saxe…

Mosley Clan, stand up!

Show some love for B-Man.

-Source

If you are a music producer, like to vibe to dope instrumentals, and/or enjoy the positive vibes of a community of good people supporting each other, I’ve got something for you.

This episode’s company is a producer from the 804.

He is the younger brother of hip hop artist Michael Millions; and he is also the host of The Producer Lounge Show on Instagram Live every Thursday at 7pm EST.

@the_producer_lounge

He brings beat makers on and they play a few beats they’ve been working on.

The room is filled with other producers, some artists, and also music junkies like me.

Also, 3 other Producer Lounge family members joined the conversation, including a 15 year old phenom, a production veteran, and one of my high school basketball homies.

Love is love, and music is love. So show some love and welcome to the show…

NameBrand

…along with SoularMuzik, JT, and Soultronik of The Producer Lounge Crew.

@namebrand_music

@soularmuzik

@beatsby_jt

@iamsoultronik

-Source

The 757 is quietly trying to take over my show. For the third straight episode, my company has some direct Seven Cities roots.

It’s like Herm Squad all over again. 🤦🏽‍♂️

Anyway…this gentleman has made waves in RVA since his days as a college student.

From rapping on stages himself to creating the largest Christian Hip Hop concert series in Virginia to serving as Youth Pastor at Hill City Church, his impact is tangible.

We discussed how he ended up staying in the 804 after school, the decision to become a Pastor, playing a part in the 2020 uprisings out at Marcus-David Peters Circle, his thoughts on hip hop as a whole, mentoring the youth, and much more.

Good people, please show some love to episode 65’s company;

Corey Goss.

@iamcgoss

Whenever I feel like I have a reason to complain or feel sorry for myself in certain situations, I can think of a few individuals who live amazing lives, despite things that would break other people.

Today’s company is one of those people.

Living a full life with cystic fibrosis seems like enough of an obstacle.

But let’s add to that.

This man is a TWO TIME lung transplant recipient, and he is still outchea running races, speaking publicly (well, prior to COVID), winning awards, and now he is about to start a podcast with a couple of friends.

We talked life, health, organ donation, the Chicago Bears, and finding love after never expecting to get married (he explains why).

And his story is legitimately the reason I added myself to the organ donor list some years ago.

Introducing…Christopher Nalley.

-Source

When one thinks of the 804, there are a few names that come to mind.

But there is one name, regardless of topic, that can be brought up in almost any 804 conversation.

Wanna find something to do in the city? ✔️

Looking for those weekend lottery numbers? ✔️

Need a spot to chill downtown? ✔️

Trying to figure out who that woman is hyping up the Art of Noise crowd? ✔️

Heard of the Jackson Ward Collective? ✔️

Waiting for the next Richmond Black Restaurant Experience event? ✔️

And the list goes on and on.

We talked about:

-how she made her way from the 757 to the 804

-her connection to UVA and VCU

-being a social entrepreneur

-her top 5 musical artists

-…and much more.

Welcome to the stage, today’s company…

Ms. Dope and Different herself,

Kelli Lemon @likethefruit

-Source

First off…this is my first blood relative to hit the platform with me.

There are more to come. Trust me.

But this episode’s company is an emcee by trade, a man of God by choice, a husband and father, a mentor and friend, and a hip hop artist.

Whether trading bars with Lecrae, marching through the ATL streets with Killer Mike, kicking with some of hip hop’s elite (Westside Gunn huh? 🤔), or having had the privilege of chatting it up with the late and great civil rights activist, John Lewis, young cuz has been in the mix for a minute.

With 3 albums that debuted on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums list, they know him in these SKREETS.

The NY born, Philly raised, current ATLien…

-Swift

In case you don't know, the American Flag Football League is making a name for itself.

Yes. Flag Football is huge across this country, and the AFFL's 7-on-7 style...and their connection to NFL Network previously and now CBS Sports, is making a big splash.

Right now there is a tournament being played for $200,000.

200K.

And a few 804 and 540 guys are still chasing that bag.

After winning 2 games in Indianapolis, they've made it to the Elite 8 and will be playing in Houston, TX on August 14th and 15th.

Introducing Chris Boone, Kashif Charity, Rece Thorne, and Joe Sanders from Showtime.

-Source