The No 4Play Podcast

Dion's definite cousin joins us to discuss his experiences editing movies, educating executives on the importance of diverse perspectives and investing in recruitment efforts within minority communities in the Bay area. Rather than be angry that goofies make 6-figures, we're reminding our listeners that strategy matters and just going to work and coming home everyday is a luxury we can't afford.

Listen in as we discuss:

• Editing Oscar-winning films (10:00)
• Age, race, and gender diversity in tech (21:23)
• The Springboard Initiative (26:18)
• Still out here dictating culture (33:29)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Lost in America film trailer

Blavity AfroTech Conference

Quotes from this Episode:

"If y'all were out and he got into a fight you would have to defend him. So y'all related. That's the rule."~ Ant P

"Damn, [he lives] three minutes from KD. What's three minutes from you Ant?" ~Fresh

"Come over to this IT world. I don't wanna see no more psychology degrees. Liberal Arts degrees." ~Dion

"Whoever comes in the hood [to speak] they don't represent the community. So that's what I try to do. Let's talk." ~ Matt

"You have to be strategic about everything. You don't have the luxury to just go to work and come home." ~ Matt

Find our guest on social media at @mattofum and learn more about his non-profit work at springboardinitiative.com.

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Treasuring the Long Game with Brewhouse Music's Brandon Smith

This episode we sit down with our guest Brandon Smith to discuss the importance of music publishing, the market for urban artists to partner with big corporations and consider the differences in how Chicago disrupts the next generation's chances of success. This episode is all about glorifying hard work and thinking long term.

Listen in as we discuss:

• Brandon explains Music Licensing and Publishing (8:24)
• Urban partnerships with Big Beverage Companies (17:35)
• Atlanta music collaborators know wassup (23:40)
• The short game mentality (32:00)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Hey Champ – Cold Dust Girl

Music Dealers

BrewHouse Music

The Cool Kids

Quotes from this Episode:

"I don't need your dollar now. Cuz I'm gonna come for it later. When you see the vision. And when I show you the vision, you're gonna have to open that check book a little wider. " ~Brandon

"You're not being taken advantage of if you have the rules to the game. We've been side stepping the rules our entire lives." ~ Brandon

"Atlanta rappers are the blue print. That's Atlanta. They're always together. Making songs. Kicking it." ~ Fresh

"Eating slowly together. Creating the longevity of wealth. It's not a lick." ~ Brandon

Event of the Week

V103 Summer Block Party with Jill Scott, SWV, and more – July 22nd

Find our guest host at www.brewhousemusic.com. And follow us on Facebook or Twitter @No4PlayShow to get updates on summer events.

Rob Needs an Alfred with Brooke Brown

We put our ghostwriter in the hot seat. Brooke Brown of Well Read Well Said is responsible for the detailed show notes you all love so much. But today she joins us on the mic to discuss how men get ready for parties with pretty ladies, our picks for song of the summer, fast women, being finessed as young boys, and why you need to get you an Alfred that can do both.

Listen in as we discuss:

• The Man with a party plan (10:33)
• Song of the Summer 2017 (22:30)
• Our ghostwriter, Brooke drops in (29:06)
• Aye Rob, listen bruh…(39:15)
• All men have been finessed (52:00)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Jimmy Iovine on SZA/Top Dawg Deal

Rake It Up – Yo Gotti ft Nicki Minaj

Who Dat Boy – Tyler, The Creator

Magnolia – Playboi Carti

Claudio Rivera's Episode

Ron of Japan Chicago

Quotes from this Episode:

"There was no ashy-ness in the building. Everybody was well moisturized." ~ Dion

"I think we have to acknowledge the elephant in the room. She's fast! That's just a fast woman." ~ Fresh

"I just feel like everybody needs an Alfred in their life. Like Batman has Alfred."~ Ant P

"Rob didn't know how to protect his new money. He still doesn't. It's evident by his timing." ~Brooke

Events of the Week

Thank You Chicago's Everyday We Lit Day Party: July 15th 4-9pm at Bar 10

Pitchfork Music Festival: July 14- 16th at Chicago's Union Park

Find out more about our go-to writer, Brooke Brown and her professional writing services at www.wellread-wellsaid.com, @wellsaidbrooke on Twitter and @whatbrookesaw on Instagram.

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Thank You Chicago with K Moon and Matt Brooks

Hot off the press we have your next summer move ready. If you know us and have attended any of our events in the past (including N*gga Q) then tune in to this episode. We share some of the legendary parties and cookouts in the works from our guest hosts K Moon and Matt Brooks of Thank You Chicago Events.

Listen in as we discuss:

• Thank You Chicago Events (13:40)
• Fuck Fresh and N*gga Q got beef (27:04)
• The evolution of the N*gga Q (29:19)
• The inside of a swingers club (35:29)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Trading Races

Tabu Swingers Club (Baltimore)

Ghana Fest July 29 & 30

Quotes from this Episode:

"College brought on a new appreciation for slim thick." ~ Dion

"Have you read the worst parts of the bible?" ~ Ant P, on summer break Fresh

"I remember I got on the mic and said 'Man I'm having sex with my girl tonight!'"~ Matt

"[The N*gga Q] is not no gang led picnic with 1,000 people." ~ Fresh

"It's not a train unless you think it is" ~ K Moon

Check http://www.dottdaley.com/upcoming-events/thankyouchicago21 for more news on Thank You Chicago Events or follow the hashtag #thankyouchicago on Instagram.

Find our guest hosts on Instagram at @kmoon319 and @dottdaley

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The No 4Play show called an emergency podcast to talk about everything 4:44 related. We welcome back our special Guest George Davis and we dig deep into Jay Z's latest album.

There are just some things that we will and won't stand for. Fresh stands up for Meek Mill, Ant P stands up for T.I., and Dion walks away with your girl. We welcome media relation specialist Kasmer Quinn, who shares with our listeners how to come correct on a first date.

Listen in as we discuss:

• Safaree vs Meek Mill & Co. (20:17)

• Tiny's loyalty is questioned (34:05)

• Bill Cosby has to move around (43:08) TW: Sexual assault is discussed

• First Date Expectations (59:00)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Be Relevant with Kasmer Quinn

Meek Mill and Safaree Confrontation

Quotes from this Episode:

"I found that how you see yourself is how you truly are and if you have the ability to speak life into yourself, you'll know that whatever source of energy you believe in that you are the co-author of your life." ~Kasmer

"He's on papers, [Meek] gotta be smarter than that" ~Ant P

"Men could not handle if women had the same loyalty as us. The world would be in chaos." ~Dion

"I've never heard a woman say that they had to step their game up to meet the level of a man" ~Fresh

Find more from our guest at www.kasmerquinn.com and on Instagram @myblackisbeautiful_08

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He IS white

June is National Black Music Month. In celebration, we praise Chicago artists whose discography should forever be preserved in the music hall of fame. Not to exclude "dwights", we shout-out a couple of our melanin-challenged favorites. And with school out, we sound off on whether lavish prom sendoffs are too much.

Listen in as we discuss:

• Could've had Fab (3:01)
• Prom-Mitzvah (18:41)
• Music Talk (32:29)

Music Picks in this Episode:

Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd (album) // Cool Relax – Jon B (album) // Saturday Night Fever – The Bee Gees (album) // Deliverance – Bubba Sparxxx (album) // Where I Wanna Be – Donnell Jones // Still Ballin – Do or Die // Hip Hop Saved My Life – Lupe Fiasco // Phreaky MF – Mike Dunn // Overdose – Twista

Quotes from this Episode:

"Prom is our quinceañara. Prom is our bar mitzvah." ~ Dion

"I got a white chocolate playlist that is to die for." ~Fresh

"Ain't even no white Gospel singers. I am befuddled." ~Ant P

Events of the Week

Jack Honey presents Hyde Park Block Party with Mick Jenkins - June 24, 2017 4-8pm

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Tasteful and Classless

It's XVII all summer 17. We go in on sloppy drunks, advise you to stay hydrated after E&J, discuss tasteful pubic hair maintenance, and name the songs we have on repeat in the whip. Plus we have an official move for Saturday and bring back fuckboi of the week.

Listen in as we discuss:

• Bill Maher gets too comfortable (19:19)
• DWade disappoints Ant P (40:05)
• Athletes & Money (44:12)
• Amber Rose is no longer bald (50:57)

Mentioned in this Episode:

DWade Game 4 Outfit

Self Made – Bryson Tiller (Dion's choice)

Run Me Dry – Bryson Tiller (Dion's choice)

Fresh Air – Future (Fresh's choice)

The Weekend – SZA (Ant P's choice)

Quotes from this Episode:

"If we're out and I see you drunk. I will leave you. I know some people are compassionate. I'm not." ~Dion

"Sometimes [hair], that's just a little seasoning." ~ Fresh

"The price to pay for playing with pretty" ~ Ant P, Dion, Fresh

Event of the Week:

The Bar 10

Saturday June 17 from 4-9p

Free before 6p/ $10 after, Guys free all night with "No 4 Play Show" name drop

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Honesty Hour

The new trendy accessory is honesty. Or is it vasectomies? We can't decide. This episode we candidly ask each other to choose if we'd get snipped…hypothetically (shout out to Lyfe Jennings) if the trapping odds weren't in our favor. Also, we cover how to bring up your body count and fetishes to your partner, Finals predictions, and cheap engagement rings.

Listen in as we discuss:

• Pillow Talk No-No's (15:40)
• Fetishes (19:01)
• NBA Finals predictions (26:30)
• The Get Down gets canceled (33:40)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Left Hollywood –Meek Mill (Video)

Vasectomy Spike Article (NY Post)

Pillow Talk Article (NY Post)

Quotes from this Episode:

"Them rich white men gon' tell you, a disease cost less than a kid." ~Ant P

"Let's just go to the doctor together and get these results and live queen…RAW." ~ Fresh

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This weekend we attended Grits & Biscuits at the Hosue of Blues in Chicago. Never been to Grits? It's a huge party based in down south, HBCU, late 90s and early 2000s partying. Where everybody was there to have fun, there was no VIP, no dress code and girls dancing on you like their tuition depended on it. Because of this experience that Grits & Biscuits brings, the men of The No 4Play Show make a pilgrimage there every year along with 3,000 other Chicagoans. This is our recap of Grits & Biscuits 2017.