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  • Ep 26: HUF x Air Max 1 Re-Release, Apple WWDC Updates, and Siri Gets an Open AI Boost
    HUF x Air Max 1 Re-Release, Apple WWDC Updates, and Siri Gets an Open AI Boost
    In this episode of REL & Friends, in the wake of HUF re-releasing their iconic Air Max 1's, REL reflects on the brand's role in 2000s San Francisco. Also, REL walks through Apple's WWDC updates including its collaboration with Open AI. Darius Reilly hits us with another voicemail and more on this week's episode.
    REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
    34 min
  • Ep 25: Canva's Got Wack Bars, Spotify's AI DJ Speaks Spanish, & YouTuber Aesthetic is Evolving
    Canva's Got Wack Bars, Spotify's AI DJ Speaks Spanish, & YouTube Creator Aesthetic is Evolving
    In this episode of REL & Friends, REL wraps up Q2 of 2024 with a solo episode. Canva's latest release provides some cringeworthy moments, Spotify updates their DJ feature to speak Spanish, and YouTubers are moving away from the metric thirsty aesthetic that has defined the platform.
    Also, showing the receipts... the prompt for the AI Generated music you hear in this episode was:
    [G-Funk with Club Anthems] [Rap with Regional Slang and Hyphy Beats] [808 drums] A song about "Hip Hip Skee" who graduated from Armio High School in Vallejo, class of 2024.
    All of the music and lyrics were left up to the robot.
    REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
    42 min
  • Ep 24: OpenAI GPT-4o, DJI LiDar Range Finder, and guest Sinematic drops a Gem about The Bigger Picture
    ChatGPT has an update, DJI drops their LiDar Range Finder, and guest Sinematic drops a Gem about The Bigger Picture
    In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Sinematic!, a New York-based photographer. Specializing in documenting the New York City hip hop culture and music scene, he is best known for his dramatic black and white photography.
    In this conversation, REL and Sinematic talk about the sacrifices a photographer goes through to get the perfect shot, dealing with large egos in the music and creative industry, and how you gotta "sock it to his pocket" if you wanna hire him (DON'T BE OFFERING EXPOSURE OR FREE T-SHIRTS!)
    You can follow Sinematic on Instagram at @sinematic.studios and visit his online portfolio at http://sinematicstudios.com
    REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
    1 hr 15 min
  • Ep 23: Apple's M4 chips, Testing your AUX game, and guest Soosh! talks Community on the Road To Success
    Apple drops it's M4 chips, Testing your AUX game, and guest Soosh! drops a Gem about the importance of Community on the Road to Success.
    In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Soosh!, a Los Angeles-based emcee, DJ, and host. Originally from Sacramento, Soosh! spent 7 years in commercial radio before moving to LA in 2020. He is now the creative force behind "Hyphy House", a monthly party in Downtown Los Angeles.
    In this conversation, REL and Soosh talk about growing up in Sacramento, his path from on-air radio personality to nightclub DJ, and Soosh! reveals the album that made him fall in love with Hip Hop (fun fact: only half of it was a Hip Hop album...)
    You can follow Soosh! on Instagram at @hellasoosh and keep tabs on his upcoming project “Off My Mind” with producer Justyle wherever you find music.
    REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
    1 hr 18 min
  • Ep 22: Generative AI in Premiere Pro powered by Adobe Firefly, and Staying in a Learning State with Jeff "Silence" Arthur
    In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Jeff "Silence" Arthur, Founder and Creative Director of Oakland-based Silent Victory Productions. He is also the Innovation Manager at The Clubhouse Network, an international community that provides low-income young people access to technology.
    In this conversation, REL and Jeff talk about how Jeff transitioned from making music to video production, his first project that ended up in film festivals, and they reminisce on old music collaborations including the summertime bop "Remy and Redbox".
    You can follow Jeff Arthur on Instagram at @silencedemall and learn more about Silent Victory at https://silentvictoryfilms.com
    REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
    1 hr 9 min
  • Ep 21: Big 3 hot takes, AI updates, and our Q1 Wrapup
    In this episode of REL & Friends, the guys end Q1 of 2024 with a wrap up episode! Before going on much needed break, REL gives some AI updates, Big 3 hot takes and answers some listener voicemails. Leave us a voicemail at (646) 926-3885‬ or send a voice note to [email protected].
    REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
    36 min
  • Ep 20: Neo speaks out against AI, Dapper Dan appointed Creative Director of Sherwin Williams, and Make What You Do Valuable with Cliff Washington
    In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Cliff Washington, a New York-based designer, brand strategist and creative consultant. His company Duke & Jo, is a strategic design consultancy to assist entrepreneurs and small companies scale their business. REL & Friends is proud to be a product of Duke & Jo's work with Art of Storytelling.
    In this conversation, REL and Cliff talk about Cliff's long-winding creative journey, the importance of branding for businesses and how a miscue with a HOT 97 talent led to his departure from the radio station.
    You can follow Cliff Washington on Instagram at @knocliff3 and visit Duke & Jo at https://dukeandjo.co/
    REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
    1 hr 9 min
  • Ep 19: The D.O.C. on using AI to record new records decades after losing voice, and Love What You Do with Ray Herrera
    In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Ray Herrera, a New York-based architecture and design professional. In another life, he was the Art Director for the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival and was the Creative Director for the blog-era staple The Couch Sessions. Today, he's a project manager at MKDA, corporate planning and interior design recognized by Interior Design magazine as one of the industry's Top 100 Interior Design Giants.
    In this conversation, REL and Ray talk about growing up in Puerto Rico in the 80's, how he got involved with the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival and the New York creative scene, and the importance of prioritizing sleep.
    You can follow Ray Herrera on Instagram at @raidroachkilla
    REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
    1 hr 7 min
  • Ep 18: Adobe teases language translation feature for video, Lens rentals acquires Borrow Lenses, and Just Have Fun with Beats Me
    In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Milan Hawthorne, aka Beats Me, a San Francisco-based DJ and visual artist. Previously a host on the legendary Bay Area hip hop television show Distortion 2 Static, he now produces nightlife events throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area.
    In this conversation, REL and Beats Me talk reminisce on the days of Distortion 2 Static, the importance of finding joy in your craft, and the random interactions that can occur after last call at the party.
    You can follow Beats ME on Instagram at @kingbeatsme
    REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
    53 min
  • Ep 17: TikTok Might be Gone, Nikon Acquires RED, and Keep Pushing with Jon Reyes
    In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Jon Reyes a San Francisco-based DJ, music producer and podcast producer. He's also produces REL & Friends... and enjoys referring to himself in the third person when writing podcast show notes.
    In this conversation, REL and Jon talk about transitioning to being an independent creative, the nuances of working on projects with friends, and how taking creative risks can unlock unforgettable moments.
    You can follow Jon Reyes on Instagram at @stankpalmer and listen to his remixes, edits and DJ tools at jonreyes.bandcamp.com.
    REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
    1 hr 5 min

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