Take A Shot With Me

From a small town in Tennessee to leading a house collective in Gainsville, Florida. Music is an amazing thing and an amazing journey. Learning about a whole different genre in 2018, ended up leading Nish to a brand new outlook on life and music.

Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and drink with them!

In this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Nish aka Young Nish. Nish is a Florida-based, Buffalo-born DJ/Producer. He moved from Tennessee to South Florida as a senior in high school. Went to Emory University and then transferred to Florida University. An abroad trip to Spain, lead Nish to learn all about underground Tech House music which completely changed his musical taste. Wanting to learn how to DJ after coming back to the US, has now lead him to open up for the likes of Westend and John Summit. In this episode, I chat with Nish about his House Hats Collective crew, why he decided to DJ only house music, starting his own lacrosse company, where he feels the most at home after moving around a bunch throughout his life, and we get some explanation from Nish on some interesting photos he has posted on his IG.

Really informative chat with Nish about his musical taste and life, so let's get into the interview!

Intro Song: Nish - Maria

Cutting your teeth in the DJ scene means that you worked your way up as a DJ from the bottom of the totem pole playing all the worst spots to working your way up, to playing the main stages. Most artists don't wanna take the time and effort required to work their way up through meeting people, getting the worst timeslots, and not making any money. Yet, sometimes when you want something so bad you are willing to do the dirty work to come out clean on the other side.

Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and drink with them!

In this week's episode of taking A Shot With Me, I sit down with Nicole Fiallo. Nicole is an NYC-based, Miami-born DJ/Producer. She worked her way up from a young age DJing all over New York City and Miami, playing at some of the legendary clubs like Space in Miami. An artist that knows the struggles of making music and staying motivated, but not letting it get you down and working even harder to finish your goals. In this weeks episode, I chat with Nicole about sneaking into Club Space at 15, whether New York or Miami has the better house music scene, how it feels to hear her music supported by so many DJs, how some of her peers have influenced her along her journey, and whether Miami or New York has the better Cuban food.
  
Really informative chat with Nicole about her music and life, so let's get into the interview but first, please do share this episode, follow us @takeashotwithmemusic on Instagram, follow Nicole Fiallo on IG, follow the show on Spotify, and rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Yet, without further ado here is a snippet of  Nicole Fiallo's track off Baikonour Records, Feelin Good.

Intro Song: Nicole Fiallo - Feelin Good
Outro Song: Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You (Nicole Fiallo Remix)

Music is a journey and if you don't grab onto it with two hands it will leave you in the dust. Kruel Intentions started off as a DJ crew, lost members, and then grew into a production powerhouse duo. From going all over the world DJing and playing their music, they never let anything get in their way of achieving their goals.

Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and drink with them!

In this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Kruel Intentions. Kruel Intentions is a London-based House DJ/Producer duo of DJ PMD aka Paul and DJ Rodzilla aka Rodney. The crew has been a name since 2015, but a duo since 2018. They have released tracks on some of the top labels in London like New State Music and Lovejuice Records, playing live shows out to thousands at SW4 and Ocean Beach Ibiza. In this episode, I chat with Paul about the journey of Kruel Intentions from early days to now, working as radio presenters on Select Radio, playing with the top DJs in the game, and playing at the best spots all across Europe. We also get into their lives as black DJs in the London music scene and see how they have navigated it personally.

Really informative chat with Paul about Kruel Intentions and more, so let's get into the interview!

Intro Song: Kruel Intentions - If I Don't Have You (ft. Yasmin Jane)

Outro Song: Kruel Intentions - NGFM [2020 Tech House Mix]

Lupe Fiasco had a song entitled, "Hip Hop Saved My Life" back in 2007. It talks about how music saved his life and kept him on the right track. Music can help people get out of a dark place. Sometimes making music and following your passion can change the direction your life could go. Today, I have a guest who, even though he was bullied for being different he doubled down on music and left his hometown to completely change his life. Following your passion and always believing in yourself no matter what can make you the first in many different ways.

Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and drink with them

In this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Lewis John. Lewis is a 20-year-old DJ/producer from Cardiff, Wales. He started making music when he was 12 and followed his passion all the way to London. Leaving his small hometown in Wales for London at 18, he doubled down on his passion for music and didn't let the struggles get to him. He became the first-ever Welshman to play on Select Radio in London and be featured on the Toolroom Record label. Lewis doesn't let rejection hold him back, he takes it all in stride and comes back stronger. In this episode, we chat about everything from his life in Wales, being bullied by the Rugby kids, moving to London, meeting Mark Knight, getting Signed to Toolroom, and much much more. I also test Lewis's knowledge of Wales and his beloved Cardiff City.

Really funny and entertaining chat with Lewis!

Intro Song: Lewis John - Lighter

Outro Song: Yung Pretender feat. Chilli Chilton - Way To Love (Lewis John Remix)

Between the ages of 9 to 20, what were you doing? Probably being a kid right or maybe at the latter parts, you were just getting on your grind about school, work, some side hustle, or maybe even music. Well, what if from the ages of 9 to 20 you actually did start making music, then you created a concept album all about the Zodiac star signs, and then you played some shows at EDC, you would probably think that either one that's impossible or two that's the most amazing thing in the world, right?! Well, what if I told you that it is possible and it actually did happen, but it wasn't the magical journey everyone thinks it is.

Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and drink with them!

On this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Xan Griffin. Xan is a 20-year-old producer, vocalist, rapper, lyricist, and all-around artist. He started making music when he was 9 years old when his brother and dad got him interested in it. He started making EDM music, where he grew a large following and then created his concept album all around the Zodiac signs. Ever since those early days, Xan has tried to be an artist first and wanted his name at the forefront. The more he learned about production, the more he learned about his voice and what more he could do with it, he started to experiment. He started to create a completely different lane. As he states it, his music is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you are gonna get. In this episode, we chat about everything from his early years, to his time making EDM, to now. I get into how Xan thinks about music and what he wants to do in the future. I tried to make sure people learned as much as they can about one of the most intelligent people, I have met!

Intro Song: Xan Griffin - Searching

Xan Griffin - Go Hard or Go Home

Outro Song: Xan Griffin - Capricorn (ft. WOLFE)

What if you woke up one day and you were stranded on an island with only a laptop, some production software, and your phone. Well, this story is nothing like that but has a similar feeling to it nonetheless. This episode is about a duo of friends that have been able to create music that's transcending physical barriers and bring their sound to the big stages of the US and Europe.

Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists, that I like and drink with them!

On this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with FOVOS. FOVOS is a New Zealand duo of Mario and Lorenzo, who love to make dance floor ready Tech House groovers and classic Techno rave bangers. These guys have been friends since high school. Ever since either a house party or physics class, they can tell you their stories, they have been sharing music together and going about their way as a production duo. These two guys are really showcasing a new level of talent coming from the Island of New Zealand, still finding their lane and sound, we can already get a sense they are set up for big things. In this episode, we chat about how they are able to bridge the gap between themselves and the rest of the music world in Europe and America, where are the secret best spots to visit in New Zealand, how has their experience been in a place that has seemed to handle COVID so well, and much more!

Lots of insight about FOVOS & this New Zealand duo making waves in the Tech House space!

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Intro Song: FOVOS - Hot Mess

Outro Song: FOVOS - Hypnos

Do you remember what you were doing at 17, do you remember what you were doing at 15? Were you probably trying to chase around your crush at school, maybe getting in trouble with your friends, playing sports, and just being a kid? Well, now what if you gave up on all of that kid stuff and only focused on making music with Garageband. Then you took that music and created something that millions of people will have listened to, oh also you are only 17.

Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and drink with them!

In this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with yuma. Yuma Mair is a German DJ/Producer that creates club-ready, UK House, and Deep bangers all at the age of 17. He only started working on production when he was 15 in 2018 on Garageband off his mother's iPad. Once his dad heard one of his loops, he made sure that Yuma had everything he needed to make music from that point on. A very talented and driven individual who recently signed with acclaimed German label Selected. In this episode, we chat about why he got interested in music production at age 15, how he manages to work out his day and keep up with schooling, his greatest achievements so far, where he sees his career going in the future, and how it feels getting this much attention at such a young age.

Lots of insight about yuma., who is already making waves within the music industry!

So let's get into the interview but first, please do share this episode, follow us @takeashotwithmepod on Instagram, follow Yuma @yuma.inbox on IG follow the show on Spotify, and rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Yet, without further ado here is a snippet of Yuma's newest single, Falling With You.

Intro Song: SOMMA x yuma. x Jewelz - Falling With You (ft. Faith)

Outro Song: yuma. x Leuc - Your Body On Me

What's that old proverb, fool me once shame on you, fool me twice, can't can't get fooled again, well as said by the former US President George W Bush. Yet, what if after getting fooled that first time around you took your loss, said f**k you, and used this lesson to your advantage. Taking the name, the merch, and the music then turning it into your own band!

Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and drink with them!

On this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Yellow Trash Can. YTC is an Alt-rock duo of Jason Navarrete & Jordan Devin. These two are very talented and unique individuals, who have worked with top tear artists, creatives, and even skateboarders? These two guys took an L and turned it into a Win after they got screwed over by the original Yellow Trash Can, they turned it into a real band. 

Jason lives in Portland, while Jordan aka Jitta lives in LA.  Yet, these two don't let anything get in their way of making music. Whether it be creating a hit over Nintendo switch or VR chat, by any means necessary. In this episode, we chat about everything that they have gone through to get to where they are now, how it felt working with BlocBoy JB, starting a fight between Tony Hawk & Bam Margera, playing a festival in the Minecraft world, and each of them giving me their top 3 video games of all time.

Lots of knowledge and amazing info was given from these two guys, who have been creating their own unique and interesting lane within the music industry.

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Intro Song: Yellow Trash Can - Hey Crazy

Outro Song: Yellow Trash Can - All in My Head

When talking to most college Seniors, all that seems to be on their mind is when's graduation and when's the next party. They aren't thinking about how to create equity for artists and create a middle class for musicians. Well, that's exactly what Manchureon aka Anthony Zhao is trying to do with his music and record label.

Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and drink with them!

In this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Manchureon, aka Anthony Zhao. Anthony is a rapper, producer, sound engineer, and UC Berkeley Senior who has started his own record label to put "music first" and empower the artist. An Asian-American with Chinese heritage growing up in San Franciso, he has been influenced by all different cultures. From learning that music could be a career from when he lived in China to now making music that is influenced by genres from all across America. Anthony is understanding of the East-West divide. We talk about his experiences as a rapper in the Asian community, how it felt starting his label, Def Odd Records, and his advice to those in the Asian community trying to start a career in music. We also debate why In n Out is soooo very trash, you don't wanna miss out!.

Intro Song: Manchureon - Rain Clouds

Outro Song: Manchureon - Dummy Song

Manchureon: @man.cee.z
Take A Shot With Me: @takeashotwithmepod

When you think of a vibrate community, that would do anything for one another, you would imagine that they have been together for years, meet each other, and shared stories face to face. Yet, what if told you that you can achieve all of this and more without ever meeting someone else in that community. Satin Puppets have shown the power of creating a niche online community that loves everything they create from their online store to their music. If you build a strong foundation, anything can grow!

Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and drink with them!

In this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Satin Puppets. Satin Puppets is made up of Twin sisters Joanna and Julia Araujo from Upland, California. These two have just started their musical journeys with their first track entitled Quagmire. Satin Puppets have been able to create a viral, engaged, and dedicated following from their online store of Little Ghouls to their personal profiles, to their music page as well. With strong followings and engagement on TikTok and Instagram, they have been able to create a successful online apothecary store and have their music hit the ground running. As this duo plans to release music, every month this year we are in a treat to listen to what these two little ghouls have in store for us. We chat about it all and get into why the Satin Puppets are who they are!

Intro Song: Satin Puppets - Quagmire