Talented guest for this episode is JC (@theotherjc) from Woodbridge, VA. He has a urban, bass-heavy, and kinetic sound when he is in the studio. He has released an album early this year, January 28th, 2026-- 'are we there yet?' available NOW!

JC introduces himself to the world as a rapper from the DMV area, values family & friends, and collaborates with other local artists creatively!

The Artist Room Podcast supports the growth of artists like JC who asserts himself authentically in the music industry.

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A very special guest this episode is, Nyreisha (@nyreisha__)! She is a talented r&b singer & songwriter from San Diego, CA, NSU undergraduate in mass communications, seven year U.S. Navy veteran, two-timed certified esthetician. Nyreisha is a very soft spoken music artist with a humble attitude for her talent. 

This episode we discuss feeling confident, maneuvering the music industry as a woman, and her latest HOT91 radio-hit single 'Ur Favorite' available everywhere NOW!

The Artist Room Podcast supports music artists like Nyreisha for her ability to create and share her talent with the world while maintaining her humility.

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KELO SOUL (@kelo.info) is known for his viral moment free-styling in front of THE J Cole during his Trunk Sale Tour stop in Norfolk, VA, but this Virginia artist is so much more than that. KELO SOUL has been making music since he was 16 years old. KELO is a Virginian entrepreneur, independent artist, founder of Coffee Black (@coffeeblack.info) & co-founder of Intimate Friends (@_intimatefriends), NSU graduate, and contributes his ideas into the community! Recently he did a Community Day at the Seldon Market in Downtown Norfolk on February 28th, 2026. 

Following his guest appearance on the podcast, he did an early release on his long-awaited EP, “EVERYTHING I COULD FIND” on Feb. 26, 2026, available now on EVEN.

The Artist Room Podcast is a platform that supports the growth of artists like KELO SOUL!

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Lostinthesmoke (@niquo.beleon) is a well-spoken 757 local artist. He is heavily creative and experimental when it comes to self-expression through his music and style. Lostinthesmoke is determined to push out his music and decided he will drop a new single every week this month of March 2026! His latest releases are “The Only 1” and “.sex” available on all platforms now!

The Artist Room Podcast is a platform that supports artists like Lostinthesmoke for his creative expression and unique soul. 

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Blue Medina (@icybluemedina) is a 757 local artist and undergrad student at the Illustrious Norfolk State University! Her sound ranges from rap, R&B, EDM, hints of rock, and more. Blue Medina started uploading her early works onto SoundCloud, today you can find her on all streaming platforms that you can think of!

In this interview we take a dive into her creative process. Check out her latest single, released on Feb 3rd, 2026, “North Star”!

The Artist Room Podcast is a platform that support artists like Blue Medina that share her authenticity through her creative expression!

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