This week, the #butterchickenboys continue their Tamil tour with their Chennai-born brother Sid Sriram. @DJSharad and @DJJuicy learn about @sidsriram and his illustrious career - from growing up in a family of classically trained Karnatic musicians and his education at #Berkeley College of Music, to working closely with @arrahman and navigating his own path through multiple aspects of his identity. We learn about delectable Tamil cuisine (#SweetAndSpicy), the importance of holding on to your individuality, and the vulnerability and ultimate joy that comes with finding yourself. Catch Sid’s album #Entropy, which released in February, and his illuminating melodies and lyrics. We were blown away by his knowledge, and are sure you will be too!

In this sizzling episode, the #butterchickenboys sit down with their Brooklyn-born, Sri Lankan-Tamil sister, @rolexrasathy. @DJSharad, @DJJuicy, and #RolexRasathy (which, as we learn through the episode originated from her dad’s endearing texts calling her his rasathy, or queen) discuss different forms of adhering to culture in the diaspora. They speak of Rolex’s background in #Jazz and #Karnatic classical, deep love for dancehall and @champagnepapi, and her own trials and tribulations of being a perfectionist. This episode is packed with details from Rolex’s journey in the music industry (shoutout to @stevecliffmusic), and is empowering to many sects of society. Grab a napkin and dig in!

This week the #butterchickenboys sit down with rapper, Taizu. @DJSharad and @DJJuicy begin the episode by discussing the importance of #humility, and @taizuhowyou illuminates their conversation with his own life philosophies and deep thoughts about the #braggadocious nature of hip hop culture, and #doubt being an important element of faith. We speak in depth about Taizu’s upcoming album #ZU, which features no collabs and is straight fire. There’s not much we can say about this spicy episode other than this - do yourselves a favor and give it a listen. We guarantee you will come out with a different worldview - one that forces you to question everything, and one that challenges the system that we take for granted.

The wait is over! We begin our buttery and well-marinated Season 3 with the talented musician PropheC. The #butterchickenboys @djjuicy and @djsharad sit down with Calgary native @prophecproductions and talk all things music - from the art of it, to the business side, and everything in between. PropheC began his vocal lessons at the age of 5. He started in the world of Desi music, and then delved into underground hiphop in his teenage years. His first album #Forever was released in 2011, when he established himself as a self-proclaimed #senti singer. The boys speak about the art of retaining your mother tongue throughout life, and the importance of remaining true to your own art form, as opposed to selling out to the latest trend. Some gems dropped in this episode include: being an amazing musician is key, but trust the value of marketing as well; and, you should never degrade your talent just to get work. The episode ends with arguably the most important question of all: which city has the best #ButterChicken? Tune in to find out!

On this week’s particularly rich episode of the @butterchickenpodcast, the #butterchickenboys have an amazing conversation with one of the OGs in the urban desi scene, Raghav. @DJSharad and @DJJuicy sit down with @raghavworldwide and discuss the beginnings his illustrious career - from his first singing show at age 4 and the musically diverse hallways of his home in Calgary, Canada, to his time at the Paul McCartney School of Music in the United Kingdom where he felt he was finally able to show his Indianness. Raghav describes his journey to success as more than the result of having a passion, but also a calling. His unique sounds of pop, Hindi and Bollywood, all steeped in Caribbean #riddims are what identifies this 6 time platinum artist. We hear the backstory of his hits #SoConfused and #AngelEyes, and get insight into the workings of the South Asian music industry and waves of pop culture. Raghav has collaborated with @arrahman on the film #JabTakHaiJaan, and has worked on countless projects both big and small in his lifetime. One of the proudest moments of his professional career has been recording the music video for his song Until the Sun Comes Up with @nelly and Abhishek Bachchan @bachchan, in which his passion for green energy and philanthropy came to fruition. Raghav ends the episode with visions of his career’s 2nd chapter - more sold out concerts, but with a twist. We can’t wait to see what he has in store!

This week on the @butterchickenpodcast, the #butterchickenboys sit down with artist, rapper, and poet Jasleen Powar - who goes by the name @horsepowar. A native of Vancouver, Jasleen talks about her upbringing in a large family and the diverse music that accompanied it. From listening to @BlackSabbath and @alicecooper to Hindi #bollywood tracks to Bone Thugs-N-Harmony @btnhlive, Jasleen’s musical canvas is vast. We speak about the heartbreak in her life that has brought her full circle in regards to faith and God, and the pain and darkness she harnessed from that time to transform into light. This #duality of despair and happiness is what contributes to her development as an artist. Catch her tracks on all major streaming platforms - #boldwoman, #cameraphone, and #powar to name a few. Jasleen’s newest venture is a show hosted by @complex called #TheCurryShop where she eats curries from around the world with the likes of @duttypaul and @aasifmandvi among others. We end with hints of what to expect from her in the future: new music that brings back her love of joke rap, a one woman show, and djing. A pearl of wisdom that she leaves us with is to “give a shit.” And we have to say, we agree.

In this week's episode, the #ButterChickenBoys sit down with prominent

news journalist Reena Ninan. @DJSharad and @DJJuicy learn about

@reenaninan 's upbringing in Tampa, Florida and her parent's

progressive outlook on life that supported her unique ambition to

become a news reporter. They discuss growing up #Malayali, the

exposure that the college experience brings with it, and the trials of

exploring an identity different than your parents'. Reena brings us on

the journey of how she got to where she is now - from temping as a

secretary half a block from the White House on 9/11, and freelancing

at #BET, to covering the Saddam Hussein trial in Baghdad, and her

seminal years as a producer and correspondent for #FoxNews in

Jerusalem. We learn about one of Reena's most memorable interviews - a

7 year-old Syrian refugee who wrote a book called #DearWorld. Reena is

currently at #CBSnews, where you can catch her on the weekends at

6:30pm, and on the #CBSN app everyday.

Through all the bars dropped, we learn that the hustle. never. stops.

On this week’s episode, the #butterchickenboys decide to put together a live buttery experience with their friends and family, to get the story of Grammy nominated artist and cultural icon @therajakumari. In fact, @djsharad and @djjuicy bring the Queen to Queens, New York (their hometown). In this saucy episode Raja Kumari talks about her early days, training in Indian classical dance and what impacted the start of her musical career. Exploring all genres of music, to taking a chance and moving to Mumbai to further her career as an artist, Raja Kumari continues to take risks! The boys and Raja also touch on several milestones such as, being the first South Asian Woman being signed to @epicrecords, her Grammy nomination, and how she was able to create a loyal global fan base. Wait, there is more! Raja Kumari debuts her new single #Shook live on @butterchickenpodcast , you don’t want to miss this episode! A special thanks to @productofculture @dissdash_world and all our attendees for trekking through the snow to witness the live experience. The #butterchickenboys also want to thank their partners @queens_bully @browngirlmag and @bira91us for their help and support. LINK IN BIO NOW! #brownexcellence #brownrenaissance

In this week’s episode of the #ButterChickenPodcast, @DJSharad and @DJJuicy sit down with artist @rajaforlifee. Raja and the #butterchickenboys talk about the hustle of surviving in the music industry, and the particular struggles Raja has had along the road. From devastating losses to overcoming substance addiction, Raja has come out the other end shining. He has worked with names such as @myfabolouslife and @torylanez and had gotten upwards of one million plays on @Spotify. We are huge fans of Raja’s new track #IslandGyal (out now!) and can’t wait to see what the future has in store for him!

On this week’s episode of the @ButterChickenPodcast, @DJSharad and @DJJuicy sit down with OGs in the footwear space, brothers Nick and Ankur Amin of @ExtraButter. They chop it up about life as Gujarati immigrants in Queens in the early 1980s, and the virtuosic level of entrepreneurship and family bonding that brought the Amin brothers to where they are now. Nick and Ankur bring us through the process of Extra Butter’s first collaboration with @Reebok and emphasize their values of team building and family support. From owning the @Renarts1981 chains, to bringing in their passion for cinema, Extra Butter has developed into a truly experiential apparel store. Some #bars dropped in this episode: what you build, builds you. Needless to say, this episode is #extrabuttery!