Spark Up Podcast

Episode #69. We've been celebrating Regina's birthday for

3 weeks and the fun continues with Chanel, Paola, Asha, and Natacha who make up the creative collective Fl4vas.

Four young women on the go. We talk all about their history, goals, ideas of what their 20s are supposed to be, their Youtube channel, and more.

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Introduction

(2:59)

Culture Shock:

Tyler Perry paying off Lay-aways in Georgia, killing off Madea, working for the Own Network, and his own production company.

Cardi B and Offset are divorcing.

Was their marriage real to begin with?

(17:49)

Dope Conversation

Being Young, Wild, and Free

Fl4vas talks about having options, figuring things out in life, moving around doing things they want to do, little to no responsibility, getting money and having a degree for back up.

We talk about what we each think being young and free is. What makes us feel free? Doing things you really enjoy. Doing what you want to, when you want to.

(39:44)

Break

Song by Krew$ - If You Need That

(42:50)

Interview with Fl4vas

We get into how they met, how they came up with the name of their creative collective, deciding to start a YouTube Channel and the reason why it took so long to start, They tell us the story behind using tape as a tripod for their first Youtube video, their end goal, utilizing the Youtube channel for their own interests, talking about being their own bosses, wanting to control their own future and content,worrying about their own paths and not comparing it to other people's paths, what inspires them to level up, live life to the fullest, and more.

(1:16:35)

Pass Me The Aux

Asha - Canceled by Bryson Tiller

Regina - Ratchet Happy Birthday by Drake

Natacha - any song by the artist iam ddb

Paola - Doves In The Wind by SZA

Chanel - 24/7 by Meek Mill ft. Ella Mai

Rubanz - Hopeless Romantic by Action Bronson

Cristina - Lil Bebe (remix) by DaniLeigh ft. Lil Baby

Follow Them

@fl4vas on Instagram & Twitter

Chanel - @chanelrich_

Asha - @ashamonnae

Natacha - @nlrmxo

Paola - @mira_xoo

Subscribe to their Youtube Channel

FL4VAS

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Spark Up went LIVE! Things get spicy

Recorded live at Trade Pop-Up January 26, 2018

Shout-out to Mary Gipson and Big Blue Photography.

This episode we talk about Santa being a creep (Banz is against the idea of Santa), Bhad Bhabie's beef with Iggy, screaming F*ck HBD texts, Thousand oaks shooting, being grateful, and then we chop it up about producing, putting musical projects together, working with artists, maintaining the dream while working a 9-5, and more.

With us this episode we have DJ, Producer, an Curator Kris Fame

who has produced music for Lupe Fiasco, curated an event for producers to showcase and have beat battles, and DJs at many club in Providence, Rhode Island.

We also have Mtwo a.k.a Mike who is also a producer. Mtwo plays the drums and mixes sounds and samples to make incredible music. He is currently working on producing a project with a local artist Lou Bill and talks about the business moves he makes to secure his name and the bag.

0:00 - Introduction - Banz talks about Santa Clause being a creep and his toughts about kids believing in him.

7:16 - Culture Shock - If you wanna keep your ears close to the streets go to your girl Regina. She gives us the inside scoop on Bhad Bhabie throwing a drink at Iggy at Cardi B's Fashion Nova line release party. Iggy had a few words for the little Bhabie. Then we talk about thousand oaks and all of the mass shootings that has happened in the last 2 weeks.

26:45 - Topic of Discussion - The topic is how to show gratitude in a time of instant gratification. We talk about the things we sometimes overlook, how to be thankful, and how to show love and appreciation.

We say fuck HBDs tell us Happy Birthday especially from our close friends and family.

44:18 - Break - We feature Rhode Girl's new single Lily Rayne - "I Might" available everywhere and video out on Youtube now. Lily Rayne was featured on Episode 32 and has all the bangers.

46:48 - Interview - We talk about the ins and outs of being a producer, influences, working with artist, curating events, balancing real life with the dream a.k.a the goal and more.

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DON'T SLEEP!

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0:00 - Introduction

We introduce our guest and talk about a spongebob conspiracy theory

4:25

Regina gives us the Culture Shock with Black Chyna releasing a single and we discuss how we feel about her doing music. Somehow we end talking about Trump dropping a club hit and things get wild. Then we talk about Waka Flocka resolving his issues with everybody he has beef with including Gucci Mane and Regina proposes the question: Is it head or shut up for life? or apologize to your enemies?

17:27

We begin talking to Esaie and Ben about their hit single "Boulevard" and the way it has created new opportunities for them and the love everyone has been showing them. They tell us the story behind the video and Ben shares with us his vision for the video and how it didn't fall through but still prevailed. 1 million views on Twitter and counting. Their next move, working sirloin Instagram sensation, Haitian culture, its history, the controversy with Dominican Republic, and more!

Ben & Esaie are hilarious and things get crazy. Sit back and enjoy.

1:07:58

Pass me the aux

Regina: Mr Eazi - "Dabebi" ft. Maleek Berry & King Promise

Esaii: Domo Genesis ft. Anderson .Paak - "Dapper"

Ben: Willie X.O ft. Tory Lanez & Popcaan - "Comfort You"

Ben: - Bad Bunny ft. Drake - "Mia"

Ben: Lil Baby ft. Gunna - "Drip Too Hard"

Banz: Big Pun ft. Remy Ma - "Ms. Martin"

Wifeable (demo 3) Masego ft. Xavier Omar

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DON'T SLEEP!

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Spark Up PVD is a podcast that bases their conversations on social topics relevant to current pop culture and society. Also a podcast that celebrates and gets to know the unsung heroes and undiscovered talents around them. Sitting down Sparking up conversations with substance; Their chemistry, comedic, and intellectual ways will have you on edge and eager to join the conversation.

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Regina has a bone to pick with women and then hits us with some Trump shenanigans, and a story about a teacher decking a student.

Then we go into talking about the importance of voting both as first generation Americans and citizens of this country.

Find out what madness is coming out of Trump's mouth this time, who thinks bad ass kids should be decked, and

WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE!

Banz Presents "Pass Me The Aux"

Regina's Aux Choice: Spilled Tea Podcast

Banz's Aux Choice: Tony! Toni! Tone! - "Feels Good"

Cristina's Aux Choice:

Free Nationals ft. Daniel Caesar & Unknown Moral Orchestra -

"Beauty & Essex"

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Thank you for listening to Spark Up PVD!

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DON'T SLEEP!

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Spark Up PVD is a podcast that bases their conversations on social topics relevant to current pop culture and society. Also a podcast that celebrates and gets to know the unsung heroes and undiscovered talents around them. Sitting down Sparking up conversations with substance; Their chemistry, comedic, and intellectual ways will have you on edge and eager to join the conversation.

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Belcalis spills all the tea! Regina gives us the culture shock with stories of Cardi B ranting about her issues with Nicki Minaj and a girl by the name of Treasure who does not like black people. She says that they are ugly and criminals but the thing is though, Treasure is black. Listen in to what we had to say.

We have Louie a.k.a Louie The Bee who is a writer for Motif Magazine, Owner of The Daily Note brand and blog, Poet, and Rapper. We get right into talking about Depression and Anxiety, what is it, who has it, and how to cope with it.

Lastly, we get to talk to Louie about his many roles, his depression and how he expressed it publicly, Mac Miller influencing him to be open about Depression, how he started writing poetry, curating a poetry event, new music, and more.

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Thank you for listening to Spark Up PVD!

Thank you to all our avid listeners and for the new listeners...

DON'T SLEEP!

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Spark Up PVD is a podcast that bases their conversations on social topics relevant to current pop culture and society. Also a podcast that celebrates and gets to know the unsung heroes and undiscovered talents around them. Sitting down Sparking up conversations with substance; Their chemistry, comedic, and intellectual ways will have you on edge and eager to join the conversation.

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ON THIS EPISODE OF THE RAP UP, We talk about Ice T for riding dirty thru New York City. A R&B star bottoms out on ticket sales at a career low, Find out who and how many tickets were sold . Then we debate is drake a Pop star? what is a Pop star?

Tune in enjoy

We get right into talking about Bums loving each other, "Hallway Hillary" a woman who would not let a man into his apartment building then follows him to his apartment, and our parents Beyoncé & Jay-Z donating millions of dollars to cancer treatment.

*Topic Of The Day*

How to actually live your best life. We have help from Digital Illustrator Francheska Acevedo a.k.a F.A.C.E We talk about our own ideas of our best life, how we're reaching it, and the things we need to live our best life.

Then to close it out we get to chop it up with Francheska about her work, how long she has been illustrating, how she juggles all aspects of her business by herself, and her first art gallery event where she brings all her monsters to life, and more.

*Pass me The Aux*

Francheska's Aux Choice: Disclosure - "Afterthought"

Regina's Aux Choice: Rihanna - "Love Without Tragedy"

Cristina's Aux Choice: Khalid - "Better"

Banz's Aux Choice: Conway - "1000 Corpses"

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Thank you for listening to Spark Up PVD!

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DON'T SLEEP!

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Spark Up PVD is a podcast that bases their conversations on social topics relevant to current pop culture and society. Also a podcast that celebrates and gets to know the unsung heroes and undiscovered talents around them. Sitting down Sparking up conversations with substance; Their chemistry, comedic, and intellectual ways will have you on edge and eager to join the conversation.

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ON THIS EPISODE OF THE RAP UP, We talk about Method Man & Redman not being apart of the movie How High 2. We Speculate on Kanye’s roll in the drake versus push’s T beef ,Are there any rules in rap beef? Is anything off limits?, Find out who’s allegedly pillow talking. Then we discuss the 2018 BET Cyphers find who was our favorites of the night.

Please like, share, & subscribe. Thanks Enjoy.

Its all love with artists Manny X and Live R&B duo Soul Babe. We talk trashy moments, pet peeves, race & identity, & misconceptions about different people. We get into how Mary Gipson & Helena of Soul Babe connect, the challenges of a gig and taking their work and craft seriously. Then we talk to Manny X about his many skills like singing, producing, engineering, composing, owning a studio, collaborating with other artists, & shares a story about working with T-Pain.

Follow Manny X on Instagram @iammannyx

his music is on all major streaming services

Follow Soulbabe on Instagram @_soulbabe_

Follow Helena @helenarose__

Follow Mary Gipson @marygipsontv

Catch Soul Babe at a local restaurant or venue doing their thing!

*Culture Shock*

Kanye West's recent visit to the white house and Lana Del Rae's response to the madness.

*PASS ME THE AUX*

Cristina - Masego - "Queen Tings"

Mary Gipson - Masego - "Navajo"

Manny X - Lil Wayne - "Uproar"

Regina - Nino - "Vibes"

Ruben - 112 - "Sweet Love"

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DON'T SLEEP!

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Spark Up PVD is a podcast that bases their conversations on social topics relevant to current pop culture and society. Also a podcast that celebrates and gets to know the unsung heroes and undiscovered talents around them. Sitting down Sparking up conversations with substance; Their chemistry, comedic, and intellectual ways will have you on edge and eager to join the conversation.

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