This week we sat down with local artist and rapper, YSG Tunee. He tells us about moving to Houston from NoLa, performing at iconic Houston venues such as Numbers and Houston Underground, as well as working with other artist from Houston, including Boyo Hype. You can follow YSG Tunee on social media @ysg_tunee (IG/FB/Twitter). 

You can also visit his official website for a direct link to all available platforms to stream his music at: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ysgtunee/welcome-to-new-orleans-ep. 

Special Credits: Beat by DJ the Mixtress (FB/IG/Twitter) @djthemixtress/@mixtressmixedit

This week we sit down with hip hop artist and Galveston native, Jimmy Of The Saints. He tells us about starting his musical career as a youth, investing in his brand, creating his clothing line, Blessed Co., and his new album coming out soon, Saint Station 9. You can follow Jimmy on social media on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @jimmyofthesaints and his clothing line @weareblessedco. 

Follow Jimmy Of The Saints on his official website: https://linktr.JimmyOfTheSaints. 

Special Credits: Beat by DJ the Mixtress (FB/IG/Twitter) @djthemixtress/@mixtressmixedit

This week we sat down with local artist and creator of FreshxFlyxFamous Clothing line, Boyo Hype. We talk about the beginning of his career in music, fashion design, and working with family to create an empire that can be passed down for generations. Follow Boyo Hype on social media @boyohypexfff and his clothing line at @freshxflyxfamous. You can listen to his music online on Apple Music, Sound Cloud, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Special Credits: Beat by DJ the Mixtress (FB/IG/Twitter) @djthemixtress/@mixtressmixedit

*THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE. This week we were joined by local artist Sumthing Beddar, producer of Elliott Ross Productions, Elliott Harris, and finally studio engineer/producer, DJ the Mixtress. We talk about the new album from Sumthing Beddar called Pain Made Me Beddar set to debut 1/30/22. They talk about creating their team, working through the pandemic, and the inspiration for making the album. You can follow them online and on social media! Sumthing Beddar on IG @sumthingbeddar and online at: linktr.ee/sumthingbeddar. Elliott Harris on IG/Twitter @eharris1911. DJ the Mixtress on IG/FB/Twitter @djthemixtress(I/G), Brave Sounds(FB) and online at: linktr.ee/DJthemixtress. You can listen to Sumthing Beddar's music on all streaming platforms. You can also order a deluxe copy of his new album Pain Made Me Beddar in a 12" vinyl record. Link to order the vinyl is listed on his official site. 

Special Credits: Beat by DJ the Mixtress (FB/IG/Twitter) @djthemixtress/@mixtressmixedit

This week we had the pleasure to sit down with the owner of Audible Recording Studios and engineer, Random. He tells us about building his empire, focusing his energy on building his brand, and ensuring that his team continues to striving and thriving in the continuously growing industry. Follow Random on social media (IG/FB/Twitter) @rvndomhero/@audiblestudios. 

For more info about Audible Recording Studios, visit their official website: https://www.audiblerecordingstudios.com/

Special Credits: Beat by DJ the Mixtress (FB/IG/Twitter) @djthemixtress/@mixtressmixedit

This week we get to hear a very unique perspective about the production field. Introducing local crew stagehand from Houston, TX and one of my dear friends, Yvonne. We talk about the different roles and departments, safety tips, local venues for live sound production, and why she loves what she does for a living. For more info on how to get started in working in production, send us an email with your questions to [email protected].

Special Credits: Beat by DJ the Mixtress (FB/IG/Twitter) @djthemixtress/@mixtressmixedit

This week we sit down with musician, producer, lead engineer at The Lab 45 Recording Studios, and creator of The Houston Element podcast intro/outro beat, DJ the Mixtress. She tells us about how she started as a saxophonist, how she used her musical influences to create her mixing technique, & how to be open to learning in a continuously growing field of technology & art. 

Follow DJ on social media (FB/IG/Twitter) @djthemixtress/@mixtressmixedit 

DJ's official websites: https://linktr.ee/DJthemixtress and https://bravesounds.godaddysites.com. 

Special Credits: Beat by DJ the Mixtress (FB/IG/Twitter) @djthemixtress/@mixtressmixedit

*THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE. This week we had the pleasure to sit down with local artist, audio engineer, and producer, Mark Drew. He shared his journey from writing music, going to school for audio engineering, spending countless hours at Sugarhill Recording Studios honing his craft, his time working with Dope House Records, to becoming a local legend. 

You can follow Mark on social media (IG/TikTok) @markdrewhtx 

Mark Drew's official site: https://linktr.ee/markdrewhtx

Special Credits: Beat by DJ the Mixtress (FB/IG/Twitter) @djthemixtress/@mixtressmixedit

This week we sit down with live sound engineer and owner of Alpha Animal Productions, Sean Leek. He shares with us stories about his journey into live sound, how to network with other engineers and artist, what are the most important things to consider in order to be successful in the field. Follow Sean on social media @ Alpha Animal Productions (FB/IG). 

Special Credits: Beat by DJ the Mixtress (FB/IG/Twitter) @djthemixtress/@mixtressmixedit

This week we sit down with studio engineer from The Lab 45 Recording Studios & podcaster from Live In The Lab, Tyler Marcantel. He talks about his preferred DAWs, work flow, and artist relations. Follow Tyler on social media (IG/FB) @tythe_sound guy and his podcast @live_inthelab and on YouYube @LiveInTheLab. 

Special Credits: Beat by DJ the Mixtress (FB/IG/Twitter) @djthemixtress/@mixtressmixedit