The Come Up Show

My special guest today is Dwayne Holness a.k.a. Dukey Dukez who is a video director, editor, mentor, and founder of Corex Creative. I remember Dwayne back in 2010 for his music video for Redway's song entitled "Close Enough".On this episode, Dwayne shared details about his upbringing in the Jane and Finch community, how he was bullied, and how he became a bully. We also talked about the epic memories in the "red room", how he met Redway, and so much more.Each and every Wednesday we’ll be uploading a brand new interview with a guest we feel that you should know about. If you love podcasts subscribe at the options below.iTunes: bit.ly/TCUSiTunesSticher: http://bit.ly/22OIRfvJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletter

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It’s already September but we can’t get enough of August. Get it? You’ll get it when you hear the name of our special guest. But, this interview is one of my favorites. I am honored to present our guest, August Rigo. He is a songwriter, a recording artist, and a producer. He has written songs for Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, One Direction, and Musiq Soulchild. Also, August has been releasing his own songs such as "See Your Perfect", "Songs About You", "Just Drive", and so much more.On this episode, August opens up about his depressive phase after making it big as a songwriter. We also talked about the struggles that he went through from working different jobs all the way to establishing his songwriting career. Whether you are an inspiring artist or a student working towards your dreams, August gives a solid advice on how to keep going.Each and every Wednesday we’ll be uploading a brand new interview with a guest we feel that you should know about. If you love podcasts subscribe at the options below.iTunes: bit.ly/TCUSiTunesSticher: http://bit.ly/22OIRfvJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletter

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My guest today is all the way from South Africa. Stogie T, formerly known as Tumi, was in Toronto and was battling at King of the Dot. He produced songs such as “Visa”, “The Journey”, and so much more. His recent works are “Big Dreams” and “Diamond Walk Master”.On this episode, we talked about his recent name change, what life in South Africa is like, and why being a rapper is adequate.Each and every Wednesday we’ll be uploading a brand new interview with a guest we feel that you should know about. If you love podcasts subscribe at the options below.iTunes: bit.ly/TCUSiTunesSticher: http://bit.ly/22OIRfvJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletter

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My guest this week goes by the name of Devontée. I remember meeting him three years ago at the Canadian Music Week and told me to check his music. He was networking, grinding, and hustling. Today, he is one of the premiere Toronto artists with hits like "Bare Things" and an album "District Vibe" that has features like Joey Badass. On this episode, Devontée talked about his faith, following your heart, what he learned from Boi-1da and so much more.Each and every Wednesday we’ll be uploading a brand new interview with a guest we feel that you should know about. If you love podcasts subscribe at the options below.iTunes: bit.ly/TCUSiTunesSticher: http://bit.ly/22OIRfvJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletter

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This week's special guest is Tanisha. She is an R&B / Alternative artist from Toronto. At the age of 14, she started singing in Toronto Children's Concert Choir. After touring to the Bahamas at the age of 18 with the choir, she knew that music is what she wanted to do for the rest of her life.On this episode, Tanisha talked about the importance of having a strong circle, why 2016 has been the most challenging and rewarding year for her, and so much more.You can follow Tanisha on:- https://soundcloud.com/tanishamusic- http://www.tanishamusic.comEach and every Wednesday we’ll be uploading a brand new interview with a guest we feel that you should know about. If you love podcasts subscribe at the options below.iTunes: bit.ly/TCUSiTunesSticher: http://bit.ly/22OIRfvJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletter

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A father, an artist, and a designer Bryan Espiritu is our guest this week. In 2007, Bryan created Legends League which is a streetwear clothing brand established in Toronto. On this episode, we talked about Legends League and his influences that shaped him to be the person that he is today. From his stories and experiences, Bryan shares the importance of knowing your worth as a human, being vulnerable in spite of criticisms, and valuing people around you.Note: This interview is from our lost files and was recorded over a year ago.Each and every Wednesday we’ll be uploading a brand new interview with a guest we feel that you should know about. If you love podcasts subscribe at the options below.iTunes: bit.ly/TCUSiTunesSticher: http://bit.ly/22OIRfvJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletter

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The face of modern funk, Dam-Funk, is our guest this week. Honing his craft for over 30 years, he is known for songs such as "Hood Pass Intact", "Mirrors", and his collaboration with Snoop Dogg "Do My Thang". Recently, he headlined Unity Festival in Toronto.On this episode, we talked about his new record label "Glydezone". He also shared his perspective on hip-hop culture after working with artists like Mac Miller, SchoolBoy Q, and Tyler The Creator. Despite all the trends around, Dam-Funk remains true to himself and has been producing songs out of his innate musicality and passion. Each and every Wednesday we’ll be uploading a brand new interview with a guest we feel that you should know about. If you love podcasts subscribe at the options below.iTunes: bit.ly/TCUSiTunesSticher: http://bit.ly/22OIRfvJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletter

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Poised to become the new face of alternative hip hop, Duckwrth is a creative visionary. He is currently touring with Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals on their summer tour, Malibu.On this episode, Duckwrth answered why his mom didn’t let him listen to listen hip hop growing up and how this helped in expanding his musical taste. We also talked about his new EP called “Uugly”, why it’s named uugly, and why it’s important to accept your flaws and make them beautiful. This episode is all about owning your own flaws. Whether you have 5, 6, or 7 fingers, you are all awesome!Each and every Wednesday we’ll be uploading a brand new interview with a guest we feel that you should know about. If you love podcasts subscribe at the options below.iTunes: bit.ly/TCUSiTunesSticher: http://bit.ly/22OIRfvJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletter

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OSIYM stands for Out Of Sight, In Your Mind. This duo consists of rappers Charlie Black and Nova.On this episode, Charlie and Nova talked about the advantages of working together compared to working solo. They also answered how Toronto has changed as a music scene, and how they stay original and true in an environment of trend chasers.Each and every Wednesday we’ll be uploading a brand new interview with a guest we feel that you should know about. If you love podcasts subscribe at the options below.iTunes: bit.ly/TCUSiTunesSticher: http://bit.ly/22OIRfvJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletter

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From the east side of the city, my guest today is Pluto The 9th Wonder. He is known for songs such as "Jessica", "Breathe", and "Crazy In Love". Recently, he collaborated with John River for the song "Beauty In My Loneliness" under his brand new EP titled “Just For Now”.On this episode, we talked about his birthday celebrations, the challenge that he had creating this new project, and why John River is the only feature in the project. He also shared some important advice on why strategic planning is the most important skill you need to have.Each and every Wednesday we’ll be uploading a brand new interview with a guest we feel that you should know about. If you love podcasts subscribe at the options below.iTunes: bit.ly/TCUSiTunesSticher: http://bit.ly/22OIRfvJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletter

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