This special episode is a celebration of the moments that defined the Elation Podcast in 2025. We’re revisiting the conversations that made us laugh, think, reflect, and feel inspired — from creative breakthroughs and hard-earned lessons to unforgettable stories straight from the heart of the music and creative community. It’s a highlight reel of the energy, honesty, and passion that make Elation what it is.

Huge thank you to every incredible guest who sat down with us in 2025 and trusted us with their stories — this year wouldn’t exist without you. If you’re new here, this is the perfect place to jump in. And if you’ve been rocking with us all year, consider this a reminder of why we do it. Tap into the rest of the Elation Podcast for full episodes, deeper dives, and more creative conversations that keep the inspiration flowing.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:06 Choppa - Why I Don't Buy Weed For Rappers

1:21 Juvenile - Juvie's Crazy Fan

2:15 Cookie Hood - Friends with Pablo Escobar

4:06 HaSizzle - Conspiracy Theories I Believe

8:08 Malik Mingo - Kendrick Lamar vs Lil Wayne for the Super Bowl

9:06 Nate Cameron - How Do We Push New Orleans Culture Forward?

10:25 Danovan Calhoun-Bettis - New Orleans Will Be Disney World

12:10 Tavia Osbey - Becoming Manager of Tank and the Bangas

13:17 Tank Ball - I Have a Million Songs

16:00 Don Bartholomew - I Recorded Them First

17:21 Amanda Mester - Hip Hop is Social Justice

19:51 Julia Heath - New Orleans is the Birthplace of American Music

Our show's host, David Adams, founded Elation Entertainment, a New Orleans-based multi-media entertainment company. With a solid foundation of 8 years working in the Los Angeles music scene conducting multiple music camps with Grammy Associates, Musicians, and Producers, David brings a wealth of expertise to the table. His experiences have taught him valuable lessons, encouraging him to bring the entertainment industry standards and creative spaces to New Orleans, a place he calls home. 

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