The Junk and Jam Hour

Jacque Ryal, the front woman of Electronic, Alternative Synth Duo Group RYAL, calls in to The Junk and Jam Hour to talk to Host Christopher Albert about the amazingly dynamic collaboration between her as a singer, songwriter and keyboardist - and her equally talented producer and songwriter Aaron Nevezie - who helped to push and challenge her into a new direction musically.

Together - it is Ryal’s core belief that music is the most inclusive art form - of which people listen to, dance to - and hopefully, give in to its spell!

While Jacque and Aaron are keeping busy writing, producing, recording and working on releasing as much music as possible - it means having to play fewer live shows – yet are eager to share their most recent tunes, including Awake Monroe, Watcher and their electric rendition of the 80's Pop Classic, Cars - which even Pop Dust has described her "blue-eyed, vocal delivery as [fresh, inventive] and haunting."

Jacque also shares some insight behind the lyrics and making of their music, including her struggles and past disappointments with depression, how writing music has been healing, her love for the synthesizer and setting alone time with it for practice, and how Ryal continue to challenge each other as one another' s cheerleaders -- and how they balance their personal lives and marriages around their projects

Enjoy this very raw interview, along their ethereal and poetic music.

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Musician, Pianist, Vocalist, Producer and Moon Man – Luis Mojica calls in to The Junk and Jam Hour to talk to Christopher about his latest collection of music, from the LP 'How A Stranger is Made' . With its chamber-pop, piano-driven songs, this album spellbindingly delves into themes of androgyny, male identity, sexuality & spirituality, which the Kingston Times describes as, "the most powerful record of 2019...a lush, jazz-infused, chamber-pop, [poetic], bold new album!"

On topic is how this record followed Luis' journey, and how he learned how to transform his unresolved pain, into bliss and freedom through music; how he came to be a "Moon Man" and saved from the hell of "gender spells"; and how he ultimately comes to terms with his intersexuality.

We also play some selected tracks that showcase Luis' 3 octaves, beatboxing skills and his affinity for baroque-inspired piano.

For More Info, Visit www.luismojica.com / www.radiofreebrooklyn.org / www.junkandjam.com

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Gabi Feliciano and Jake Nevarro, the Vocalist/Saxophonist and Drummer of 5-Piece Soul-Prog Band Chameleonize, drop by the Radio Free Brooklyn studio to talk about and share their amazingly unique, and groovin' contemporary music with host Christopher Albert on The Junk and Jam Hour.

On topic, of course is their music-making process - and how they collaborate and formulate their music, which is embedded in soul and progressive rock, and how they defy genres to create a truly revolutionary sound. Also up for discussion is the lack of women in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, some fun facts about some of the members, and an in-depth walkthrough what inspired the hits Day Job and Velcro Shoes.

For more information about Chameleonize, visit www.chameleonize.com

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Sam Sumpter - Writer, Editor and Host of Bands Do Bk - a broadcast program where she interviews artists and musicians about their recommendations for the best spots for entertainment and dining in Brooklyn, joins host of The Junk and Jam Hour Christopher Albert at the Radio Free Brooklyn studio for an impromptu interview herself.

While Sam admittedly was vehemently grossed out by the opening Not-So-Fake-Really-Weird-News story of the day, about a Japanese man who made an engagement ring out of his own nail clippings, she still soldiered on, and courageously opened up about her journey here.

On topic was her love for writing, her journalistic studies, the amazing opportunity she feels she's been afforded to meet people and tell their stories, as well as being sincerely grateful for the overwhelming support and comradery she has received form other artists since making her way to the Big Apple from Austin Texas.

Sam also joins in for a fun little 20-Questions game with Alexa - which Alexa failed miserably at since she unfortunately could not guess the correct secret celebrity Sam plucked for our enjoyment.

For more information about Sam Sumpter and her incredible platform Bands Do Bk - please visit www.BandsDoBrooklyn.com

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Abrianna De La Torre - a 13-year-old, 8th Grade Junior High School Student - joins Christopher Albert on her day off, for a fun recording of The Junk and Jam Hour at the Radio Free Brooklyn studio. The hour begins with presumably, a more accurate Christopher Columbus lesson than the one she has already attained from school, and other than the topic of - of which she shares she has earned a B+ in a math test - Abrianna then educates and schools Christopher about Netflix's Stranger Things.

The bulk of the hour is consumed by the exciting Buzzfeed quiz, 'Which Disney Princess are You', where Abrianna discovers she's true Disney royalty - but not before she hastily exclaims how remarkably 'sad' she thinks Disney owning everything really is.

Abrianna also shares her still-evolving dreams, including her wishes to one day go skydiving and to visit the City of Light, Paris (not at the same time, however).

The rest of the hour finds Christopher continuously, yet unsurprisingly yelling at an Alexa device.

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Entrepreneur, Producer and Founder of Froze Productions Inc. Osariemen "Tootie" Uwaifo - also known as Tootie the CEO - joins Christopher Albert on The Junk and Jam Hour to share her fascinating journey as an artist and producer - beginning with her upbringing in a Native-American and Nigerian household; her affinity for her hometown of the the Bronx and her disappointment with the disappearance of affordable housing; and most significant - she tells us all about the production of her exciting new Cable TV Series entitled "Battle of the Boroughs" (originally titled “Who’s Next”) - where 21 upcoming rap artist from the 5 boroughs of NYC compete against each other to determine which borough has the next best upcoming artist. Tootie also tells us about her debut on Broadway, at the Richard Rodgers Theatre stage - home venue to Hamilton.

For More Info, visit www.battlesoftheboroughs.com as well as Instagram @tootietheceo

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Critically acclaimed, Alternative Indie music artist Levina Lye - Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Emo-Queen and Founder of True Lyes Entertainment - drops by The Junk and Jam Hour at the Radio Free Brooklyn studio to chat with host Christopher Albert about what inspires her to write and create music that feels good, her struggles with depression and finding a way to love herself, and why her fans are so important to her and how they - like her spirituality - have helped her cope. She also shares her love of animals and her pet cat, as well as the incredible music from the 'More of Me' EP, including hit tracks, 'Your Song', 'I'm a Star', and 'Dear God'.

For More Info, @levinalye on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube - as well as Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Tidal.

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Writer, Lyricist, Spoken-Word Artist, Author and Educator - Taino Brigs - spends an hour of his valuable time at the Radio Free Brooklyn studio with host of The Junk and Jam Hour Christopher Albert to discuss his inspirations, his outstanding body of work and his everyday life goal of helping to shape the future.

More specifically, Taino talks about the craft and art of spoken-word, his challenges and successes of mastering that craft, and the joy of delivering masterful - and enlightening - performances. He talks about the success of his first published work - 'Give My Regards' - a collection of some of his most prolific pieces and short stories, which includes the topics of gun violence and the value of his Puerto Rican heritage and culture.

Other than pursuing his Masters, Taino also talks about his unyielding commitment to being a father of two sons, how they have changed him for the better, and how he has translated that into a career as a children's educator. Taino adamantly makes it a point to conclude the interview with the importance of considering to stop using the word 'Hate' in our vocabulary.

More info about Taino Brigs can be found at: Twitter, InstaGram, and FB - @Taino BrigsHis book, 'Give My Regards' can be purchased on Amazon.com

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Rapper, MC & TV Producer Den10 hangs out with the Junk and Jam Hour host Christopher Albert at the Radio Free Brooklyn studio, and talks about his early start and long journey in the Hip-Hop scene. 

Hailing from Harlem - Den10 originally made his debut on the Hip-Hop scene in 98’ - and has since worked with the illest of MC’s, including Battle Legend, Loaded Lux, started a rap battle group of his own, and has been featured on songs with Mook, Ron Browz, Sean Kingston, Smoke Dza and many more.

Den10 shares his first dope single, "AYSM - Are You Sh*tting Me" from his upcoming EP, DIME BABY – and other fire tracks - as well as talks about how he lives his life through his music, while also expanding his artistic reach into TV and film.

He also details the struggles of his early childhood, losing his mother and how he found his voice through his traumas; and provides commentary on his overwhelmingly positive views about the current state of Hip-Hop and "Mumble Rap," and shares a story about once being locked up with the legendary Pete Rock - who coincidentally, doesn't share Den10's optimism about the current Hip-Hop roster.

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Storyteller, Filmmaker and Documentarian, Shakeima Cooks sits down with Christopher Albert, host of The Junk and Jam Hour at Radio Free Brooklyn, to discuss her journey and passion for the craft of producing documentary film.

On topic is her impressive body of work, including, "Beauty: Only Skin Deep???" a documentary film that explores the ideology of what beauty is (and means) to the African American community;  “The War Within”, a film about youth in communities of color, dealing with depression; and "A House Is Not A Home” - a documentary in which Shakeima and other subjects discuss their experiences of growing up in the Foster Care System, and being adopted by both biological and non-biological family.

Shakeima is also working on an untitled documentary -- about a 79-year-old woman named Barbara Gibson Lagrant who teaches Manners and Etiquette to young children of color.

Shakeima insists that being a filmmaker is not merely defined by making millions of dollars -- instead it’s about getting into the minds of the unconscious.

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