The Come Up Show

By The Come Up Show

Do you ever wonder what creatives go through to make their art? The Come Up Show Podcast explores the lows and highs that every artist faces. Our guests vary from legends (Wyclef Jean) to superstar

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How many episodes does The Come Up Show have?

The podcast currently has 210 episodes available.

The Come Up Show episodes:

May 30, 2018 Judi Lopez- When I started dancing, Hip-Hop wasn’t really a thing
My special guest this week is Judi Lopez, the Founder of KeepRockinYou, an artist-based collective that seeks to inspire and empower young women. Judi is also the Toronto representative for the international Hip Hop dance theatre festival, Breakin’ Convention happening this weekend June 1 and 2nd at the Sony Centre for Performing Arts. Judi talks about how there weren’t many black women breaking when she started, and how hip-hop dance is evolving.

Check out the Breakin' Convention happening this weekend June 1 and June 2nd in Toronto: http://bit.ly/2IGwevn
Breakin’ Convention is an inspiring weekend of exceptional performances from world champion breakdancing crews to cutting edge street dance companies – all live on stage.

In addition, spilling off the stage and taking over the entire Sony Centre is graffiti art, DJs spinning, freestyle sessions, and Master Class workshops with visiting International dancers, making Breakin’ Convention an unforgettable experience for the entire family.

Read the full article: http://bit.ly/2LM0mHM

Hosted by: Adulis "Chedo" Mokanan
Producers: Jessica Persadie, Lidia Abraha, Chedo.

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 to the options below.

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21min
May 23, 2018 Zaki Ibrahim: Cities, countries, and places have personalities that feed the creative
Fresh off the plane from South Africa, our special guest today is Zaki Ibrahim. The Come Up Show first interviewed Zaki in 2009 when she released her album Eclectica, shortly after performing with Erykah Badu at Massey Hall in 2008.

She’s been in the game for a long time, and we get to talk about some classic Toronto history, the early days of District 6, a collective of people putting on shows and music events, and so much more. Play the podcast to hear more.

Hosted by: Adulis "Chedo" Mokanan
Producers: Jessica Persadie, Lidia Abraha, Chedo.
Photography by: Harison Haines

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 to the options below.

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1h 1min
May 16, 2018 Christian “King” Combs, Tank God, and Bay Swag talk about patience, gratitude, and legacy
At the age of 20, Christian “King” Combs has a North American tour, and a mixtape, and friends with platinum records like Tank God. Regardless of being Diddy’s son, making it in the music industry was no walk in the park. “My pops pushes me really hard. He makes it seem like a full-time job. If I’m not up at 9 AM, I did something terribly wrong,” King Combs said to Chedo.

In this interview, King Combs, Tank God, and Bay Swag talk about patience, gratitude, and their new single. We get to hear advice from Diddy that has helped Christian in his career. Tank God also tells us the crazy story of how he produced the multi-platinum record “Rockstar"

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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 to the options below.

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Check out the new book "Stop Playing By Their Rules: An Artist Guide On How To Market To Fans" bit.ly/2kgGzEV
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35min
May 09, 2018 Tone Mason: Drake was our last Hail Mary
This week we sit down with one half of Tone Mason, Melenius. The duo has produced tracks for Rick Ross, Tory Lanez, 50 Cent, Ice cube and more. Their biggest track “Light Up” with Drake and Jay-Z was the big turning point in their career. Melenius tells us the crazy story of how that all came together, and how it kept him from retiring for good.

Mel told us why Drake is the Hail Mary, and how he wants to diversify the Toronto sound. We also talked about what contributes to the longevity of music, and why young creatives turn to hardcore drugs. Play the podcast to hear more.

Read the full article on our site: http://bit.ly/2FZGEUH

Hosted by: Adulis "Chedo" Mokanan
Producers: Jessica Persadie, Lidia Abraha, Chedo.

Show us love and leave us a review: bit.ly/tcuspodcastreview
Join our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletter

Check out the new book "Stop Playing By Their Rules: An Artist Guide On How To Market To Fans" bit.ly/2kgGzEV
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thecomeupshow.

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1h 10min
May 02, 2018 SPTLGT 2018: How minority creatives deal with mental health
Toronto Tastemakers hosted a panel discussion on how minority creatives deal with mental health. The talk included Sean Leon, Amy Hosotsuji, Malcolm Omoruyi, Jodianne Beckford, and David Forteau. Chedo moderated the panel, and we’ll be airing the talk for this week’s episode. The panelists talked about the meaning of self-care, how to not let the competition exhaust you, and how to make money as a creative.

Hosted by: Adulis "Chedo" Mokanan
Producers: Jessica Persadie, Lidia Abraha, Chedo.
Photography by: Hung Le

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 to the options below.

Subscribe to The Come Up Show Podcast on your favourite platform: bit.ly/2k57m7r
Show us love and leave us a review: bit.ly/tcuspodcastreview
Join our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletter

Read the full article on our site: bit.ly/2jpVafN
Check out the new book "Stop Playing By Their Rules: An Artist Guide On How To Market To Fans" bit.ly/2kgGzEV
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thecomeupshow.

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1h 16min
April 25, 2018 Tasha The Amazon x Danthrax: There is a cultural insecurity in Toronto
Tasha the Amazon is as “fearless” as her name makes her sound. She’s been making music with her production partner, Danthrax since 2013. Over the years, they have opened for artists like Isaiah Rashad, YG, and Action Bronson. In this interview, Tasha and DanThrax talked about the cultural insecurity in Toronto, why Toronto should stick to it’s “screwface capitol” identity and more.Hosted by: Adulis "Chedo" MokananProducers: Jessica Persadie, Lidia Abraha, Chedo.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 to the options below.Subscribe to The Come Up Show Podcast on your favourite platform: http://bit.ly/2k57m7rShow us love and leave us a review: bit.ly/tcuspodcastreviewJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletterRead the full article on our site: http://bit.ly/2HqH1JCCheck out the new book "Stop Playing By Their Rules: An Artist Guide On How To Market To Fans" bit.ly/2kgGzEV
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thecomeupshow.
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1h 11min
April 11, 2018 Cola: In this business, nobody knows what they are doing [PART 2]
Part 2 of our conversation with Cola. We talk about the Juno's, why nobody knows what they are doing in the music business and so much more.Check out Part 1 if you've missed it: http://bit.ly/2GxsXkZEach 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 to the options below.Subscribe to The Come Up Show Podcast on your favourite platform: bit.ly/2k57m7rShow us love and leave us a review: bit.ly/tcuspodcastreviewJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletterCheck out the new book "Stop Playing By Their Rules: An Artist Guide On How To Market To Fans" bit.ly/2kgGzEVHosted by: Adulis "Chedo" MokananProducers: Jessica Persadie, Lidia Abraha, Chedo.Photography by: Lidia Abraha
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thecomeupshow.
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40min
April 04, 2018 Cola: A sell-out is someone who conforms in order to eat [PART 1]
Colanthanony Humphrey, or better known as Cola, represents many things as the drummer for OBGMs and Sonreal’s band. He also represents Clairmont the Second as his manager and older brother. Cola has shared the stage with many top artists and taken his band to across the United States and the rest of the world. “I was seeing the world through music,” Cola told Chedo, “ Your mind opens up when you go to a place and everyone looks different than you.”Cola has had a thrilling experience working in the music industry since he officially left his corporate job a few years ago. We talked about that and more in this interview with Cola. Play the podcast to hear more.Read the full article on our website: bit.ly/2GxsXkZHosted by: Adulis "Chedo" MokananProducers: Jessica Persadie, Lidia Abraha, Chedo.Photography by: Lidia AbrahaEach 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 to the options below.Subscribe to The Come Up Show Podcast on your favourite platform: http://bit.ly/2k57m7rShow us love and leave us a review: bit.ly/tcuspodcastreviewJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletterRead the full article on our website: http://bit.ly/2GxsXkZCheck out the new book "Stop Playing By Their Rules: An Artist Guide On How To Market To Fans" bit.ly/2kgGzEV
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thecomeupshow.
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57min
March 28, 2018 Jordon Manswell: Every creative should be using their emotions
Our special guest on The Come Up Show Podcast is producer and Juno Award winner Jordon Manswell. He produced “We Find Love” by Daniel Caesar and “Stranger Things” by Joyner Lucas and Chris Brown. In our interview, Jordon Manswell talked about his upbringing, what he’s inspired by and so much more.Today’s podcast is brought to you by Bandzoogle. Try it free for 30 days, and be sure to use the promo code “chedo15” to get 15% off the first year of your subscription. http://bit.ly/2ofYNYeEach 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.Subscribe to The Come Up Show Podcast on your favourite platform: bit.ly/2k57m7rShow us love and leave us a review: bit.ly/tcuspodcastreviewJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletterHosted by: Adulis "Chedo" MokananProducers: Jessica Persadie, Lidia Abraha, Chedo.Photography by: Harrison HainesCheck out the new book "Stop Playing By Their Rules: An Artist Guide On How To Market To Fans" bit.ly/2kgGzEV
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thecomeupshow.
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52min
March 21, 2018 Matthew Progress: The “machine” has picked the Toronto sound
As a Toronto native and a multidisciplinary artist, Matthew Progress has been a long time critic of Toronto arts. We talked about this and who is actually prevailing the "Toronto sound."Progress has a new EP he just released with three tracks titled Slumber Magic War. This project is for listeners who are interested in the “freedom of thought,” and aims to cultivate a society of people who want to break the “chains.” Play the podcast to hear more!Today’s podcast is brought to you by Bandzoogle. Try it free for 30 days, and be sure to use the promo code “chedo15” to get 15% off the first year of your subscription. http://bit.ly/2ofYNYeRead the full article: http://bit.ly/2GOCAbNHosted by: Adulis "Chedo" MokananProducers: Jessica Persadie, Lidia Abraha, Chedo.Photography by: Harrison HainesEach 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.Subscribe to The Come Up Show Podcast on your favourite platform: http://bit.ly/2k57m7rShow us love and leave us a review: bit.ly/tcuspodcastreviewJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletterCheck out the new book "Stop Playing By Their Rules: An Artist Guide On How To Market To Fans" bit.ly/2kgGzEV
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thecomeupshow.
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39min

FAQs about The Come Up Show:

How many episodes does The Come Up Show have?

The podcast currently has 210 episodes available.

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