The SetList

The SetList has returned with Season 2 and we're keeping things moving w/ ep 2! The SetList is a music podcast hosted by Forth District's A&R, Adan Bean, and features artist from every part of the musical landscape. The SetList seeks to reveal an artist's interests, influences, and background in music like no other interview has done before.

On this episode, Adan sits down with Chicago spoken word artist Jamaica West!

Be sure to stay up w/ Jamaica West and the latest happenings with this incredible talent. West talks through her beginnings as a poet as well as her 2017 project Bury Cinderella. We also address the pitfalls of "purity culture", the influence of Nas and whether or not you can truly stop loving someone.

Mixed and Edited by DJ Opdiggy

Recorded at the Orange Fuzz studio.

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Welcome to the return of The SetList (Season 2!) The SetList is a music podcast hosted by Forth District's A&R, Adan Bean, and features artist from every part of the musical landscape. The SetList seeks to reveal an artist's interests, influences, and background in music like no other interview has done before.

On this episode Adan sits down with Atlanta rapper, producer, musician Jack Preston!

Be sure to check out jackpres.com to stay up on all the latest happenings with this incredible talent. Jack talks through his career of collaborative work with the Bay area beatsmith Jon Bom. In the midst of this, we address the revisionist disrespect of MC Hammer, the feminist genius of TLC, and songs that make us steer clear of White people.

Interview starts @ (3:47).

The podcast parallels a setlist, so for example:

Sound Check: Introduce the Artist

Opener: Discuss first song the artist has ever recorded or released. / Discuss favorite opening song on an album.

Crowd Pleaser: Field a question from the audience / Favorite Live Show experience (from the stage or audience)

Special Guest/Collaboration: Favorite collaborative work by two or more artist.

Cover: One of your favorite songs to cover / Talk about which artist is your most profound musical influence

Closer: Final Questions / Favorite Final Song on an Album

Encore: What is coming next for the artist!

 

Mixed and Edited by DJ Opdiggy

Recorded at the Forth District pod-studio.

Powered by Forth District

Welcome to “The SetList.” The SetList is a music podcast hosted by Forth District's A&R, Adan Bean, and features artist from every part of the musical landscape. The SetList seeks to reveal an artist's interests, influences, and background in music like no other interview has done before.

On this episode Adan sits down with Atlanta's own India Shawn!

Los Angeles born songbird and songwriter, India has been lending her musical talents to the industry for over 9 years. Before releasing her debut EP, ORIGIN, in 2012, she already had writing credits and song placements under her belt as a member of her writing team, Full Circle. She’s worked with top names including Chris Brown, Diddy-Dirty Money, El Debarge, Keri Hilson, and Monica. In 2013, Solange Knowles featured India’s popular track, I’m Alive, on her Saint Heron compilation album, further endorsing her impact on the new wave of music.

With a smooth voice that connects to listeners immediately, lyrics that resonate with your heart, and fearless experimentation with R&B elements, India’s music has spiritual and emotional components to it. She continues to breathe fresh air into the industry with her and James Fauntleroy’s collaborative Outer Limits EP.

Welcome to “The SetList.” On this episode of the Setlist, Adán Bean sits down with Forth District alumn and fellow Ohioan, Armond Wakeup, on the heels of his debut album, Even If I Lose, courtesy of Illect Records.

The SetList is a music podcast hosted by Forth District’s A&R, Adán Bean, and features artists from every part of the musical landscape. The SetList seeks to reveal an artist’s interests, influences, and background in music like no other interview has done before.

 

The podcast parallels a setlist, so for example:

Sound Check: Introduce the Artist

Opener: Discuss first song the artist has ever recorded or released. / Discuss favorite opening song on an album.

Crowd Pleaser: Field a question from the audience / Favorite Live Show experience (from the stage or audience)

Special Guest/Collaboration: Favorite collaborative work by two or more artist.

Cover: One of your favorite songs to cover / Talk about which artist is your most profound musical influence

Closer: Final Questions / Favorite Final Song on an Album

Encore: What is coming next for the artist!

Welcome to “The SetList.” On this episode of the SetList, Adán Bean sits down with the incredible singer-songwriter Jennifer Chung.

Singer-Songwriter Jennifer Chung was born in Korea and raised in the bay area. Her mother, a dance teacher, her father, a recording artist -- she was always surrounded by the arts through dance and song. The stage was a familiar place as she grew up performing Korean Traditional Dance, singing at talent shows, jazz bands, musical theater, embarking on her YouTube journey by posting her first video in 2007. She went onto receive a B.A in Drama at the University of California, Irvine, and released her first full length album "4 Years & Counting.." (2011) October of this year, Jennifer released her long awaited mini-album "After All" produced by Sam Ock. Her voice is admired for its versatility: theatrical belting strength, soulful-pop textures, and clean control with jazz influences.

Now with over 134,000 subscribers on YouTube, garnering over 38 million views, Jennifer's recognized as one of the pioneers of online music content creators.In 2016, Jennifer was invited to the White House as an online influencer by President Obama's White House Initiative for the AAPI community.

Jennifer currently resides in Atlanta, GA with her husband, Joules -- a musician, audio-engineer, videographer, and founder of The Futuristic Vintage + Pronounced Footage. They both love Jesus, love music, love to eat all kinds of food together and have their own music project duo: WATS [We Are The Songs].

Welcome to “The SetList”

The SetList is a music podcast hosted by Forth District’s A&R, Adan Bean, and features artists from every part of the musical landscape. The SetList seeks to reveal an artist’s interests, influences, and background in music like no other interview has done before.

On This Episode: St. Beauty

On this episode of The SetList, Adán had the opportunity to sit down with Alex Belle and Isis Valentino, better known as the luminous duo St. Beauty. Hailing from Atlanta, GA, these two gifted singer/songwriter/musicians are members of the Wondaland Arts Society and inaugural artists on Wondaland Records (joint venture partnership with Epic Records). Founded by Janelle Monáe and home to rising “Classic Man” star Jidenna, Wondaland Records has been making seismic waves across the country as they just finished up their nationwide tour promoting the recently released Eephus EP. Get to know the lovely ladies of St. Beauty much better in this in-depth conversation. Enjoy this special episode of the SetList.

Welcome to “The SetList.” On this episode of the Setlist, Adan bean sits down with one of Atlanta's most underrated, Gilles 

The SetList is a music podcast hosted by Forth District’s A&R, Adan Bean, and features artists from every part of the musical landscape. The SetList seeks to reveal an artist’s interests, influences, and background in music like no other interview has done before.

The podcast parallels a setlist, so for example:

Sound Check: Introduce the Artist

Opener: Discuss first song the artist has ever recorded or released. / Discuss favorite opening song on an album. (e.g. OutKast “You May Die” or Fiona Apple “Sleep to Dream”)

Crowd Pleaser: Field a question from the audience / Favorite Live Show experience (from the stage or audience)

*What do you think is missing from the current musical landscape?

*How do you approach your music – lyric driven or melody or percussion?

*Who are you listening to these days?

Special Guest/Collaboration: Favorite collaborative work by two or more artist (e.g. Watch the Throne, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell) / Favorite Collab (personal)

Cover: One of your favorite songs to cover / Talk about which artist is your most profound musical influence

Closer: Final Questions / Favorite Final Song on an Album (e.g. D’angelo, “Africa)

Encore: What is coming next for the artist!

Welcome to “The SetList.”

The SetList is a music podcast hosted by Forth District’s A&R, Adan Bean, and features artists from every part of the musical landscape. The SetList seeks to reveal an artist’s interests, influences, and background in music like no other interview has done before.

On this episode of The SetList, Adán had the opportunity to sit down with Ash.

The podcast parallels a setlist, so for example:
Sound Check: Introduce the Artist

Opener: Discuss first song the artist has ever recorded or released. / Discuss favorite opening song on an album. (e.g. OutKast “You May Die” or Fiona Apple “Sleep to Dream”)

Crowd Pleaser: Field a question from the audience / Favorite Live Show experience (from the stage or audience)

*What do you think is missing from the current musical landscape?
*How do you approach your music – lyric driven or melody or percussion?
*Who are you listening to these days?

Special Guest/Collaboration: Favorite collaborative work by two or more artist (e.g. Watch the Throne, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell) / Favorite Collab (personal)

Cover: One of your favorite songs to cover / Talk about which artist is your most profound musical influence

Closer: Final Questions / Favorite Final Song on an Album (e.g. D’angelo, “Africa)

Encore: What is coming next for the artist!

It’s back! Waaaaaaaay back in April, the SetList returned! After some delay, here we go!

On this episode Adán sits down with the beautiful and gifted soul that is Chantae Cann. Hailing from Chicago, but based in Atlanta, this angelic songstress has travelled the world as a background vocalist for everyone from India Arie to PJ Morton. She’s collaborated with artists/bands such as The Foreign Exchange, Zo!, Sho Baraka (“Denzel”) and Snarky Puppy. She’s currently on tour promoting her debut album Journey to Golden, but she took the time to stop by the Forth District studios to chop it up about her musical beginnings, influences and future. Enjoy this special episode of The SetList!

The podcast parallels a setlist, so for example:
Sound Check: Introduce the Artist

Opener: Discuss first song the artist has ever recorded or released. / Discuss favorite opening song on an album. (e.g. OutKast “You May Die” or Fiona Apple “Sleep to Dream”)

Crowd Pleaser: Field a question from the audience / Favorite Live Show experience (from the stage or audience)

*What do you think is missing from the current musical landscape?
*How do you approach your music – lyric driven or melody or percussion?
*Who are you listening to these days?

Special Guest/Collaboration: Favorite collaborative work by two or more artist (e.g. Watch the Throne, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell) / Favorite Collab (personal)

Cover: One of your favorite songs to cover / Talk about which artist is your most profound musical influence

Closer: Final Questions / Favorite Final Song on an Album (e.g. D’angelo, “Africa)

Encore: What is coming next for the artist!