DJ/Producer/Composer/Educator Maitre D breaks down his thoughts about streaming platforms the philosophy behind his self produced project "RAIN". Maitre D takes us through his transition from being a sample based producer to becoming a musician and creating original compositions. The two talk about music licensing and the disadvantages of being a sample based producer striving to enter that field (even drum samples!?) Tune in for some music production/distribution tips from one the Bay Area's illest producers. #TTT3

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In this Episode of "This; That; and the Third' Ammbaataa talks with FreshYard Record Producer Sir Veterano. The two discuss Veterano's influences and early history as a producer. Veterano breaks down his first production placement's with California staple Planet Asia. The two talk about the difference between Beat battle and Song production. Veterano breaks down how his production of the song "Slaughterhouse" became the catalyst that sparked the formation of the Supergroup "Slaughterhouse"  (Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, Royce da 5'9", and Joe Budden.) Veterano talks about his album "The Gathering" and his close knit relationship with his label Fresh Yard Records. Tune in to some jewels from the Producer side. #TTT3 

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In this Episode of "This; That; and the Third' Ammbaataa talks with frequent collaborator Jaji Preme. Preme is a shape shifter Emcee floating between Grimey old school loops and contemporary new school trap synths. Jaji gives us a front row seat in her evolution from Basketball player to Crowd controller. Raised in South Central, Preme found her Tribe in Northern California, Oakland to be exact. Preme breaks down some of her influences as well as her process of using her voice to push her creativity. Tune in for some more jewels, Dragon Style #TTT3

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In this Episode of "This; That; and the Third" Ammbaataa chops it up with Producer/MC Nash Boogie representing the State Cap 916 Sacramento. Nash breaks down some of his earliest influences as an MC/Producer and how his City shaped and made his music more Politically/Socially conscious. Nash Boogie takes us through some of the History of Sacramento Hip Hop and the Artists who paved the way for those making moves currently. As an Owner of Common Ground Monopoly Multi-Media Studio in Sacramento, Nash stays active in the community while at the same time breaking ground as an artist on satellite radio stations the likes of Eminem's Shade 45 "Statik Selektah's, Show Off" Radio Show. Tune in for some jewels #TTT3

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In this Episode of "This; That and the Third" Ammbaataa talks with Vocalist/Producer/Film Maker ASTU. ASTU walks us through her upbringing in a strict Christian home and how it shaped her relationship to music. ASTU tells stories of her Parents struggle to migrate to the United States from Ethiopia and how the City of Oakland California embraced and helped her lean into her true self. The two discuss ASTU's label (Boyish) and her interest in providing information for new up and coming Artists. ASTU gives us some of her early influences and breaks down her philosophies of collaboration and film/video making. Tune in for some jewels from Stuuuuuuuu #TTT3

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In this episode of “This: That: and the Third”, Ammbaataa talks with MC/Real Estate Agent/Author D.Bledsoe about his early influences, his upbringing and how MC/Producer Kevin Allen played a major part in his musical growth. D.Bledsoe takes us on a journey through Richmond CA where he connects with a Young MC by the name of Johnny Cash, how their relationship grew beyond music. Bledsoe speaks on his musical collective "Grand Nationxl" and how he's made a conscious choice to push positivity in his recent art. Tune in for more jewels and inspiration #TTT3

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In this episode of “This: That: and the Third”, Ammbaataa talks with Graphic Animator/Illustrator Zachary Sweets. Zachary talks about his upbringing in the Bay Area and how trips from his hometown of Fairfield to Oakland shaped his artistic influences. The two discuss Zachary's transition from Graffiti writing to Graphic arts/animation and how horror became one of artistic focuses. Zachary breaks down the philosophy of art being about connectivity and keeping that in mind in a capitalistic society that doesn't always reward the connection aspect of art. Tune in for some jewels and inspiration #TTT3

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In this episode of "This; That; and The Third" Ammbaataa talks with long time Friend / Collaborator music and visual artist Emily Ritz. Ritz talks about her influences, upbringing in Hudson, NY and her first band efforts Yesway and Honeycomb. Ritz discusses living with Lyme-related arthritis and how she hasn't let the disease stop her artistic journey. Ritz and Yesway represent some of the earliest inspiration for the Drums & Ammo platform. Tune in for some jewels #TTT3

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In this episode of “This: That: and the Third”, Ammbaataa talks with MC/  Entrepreneur and 916 representer C-Plus. The two discuss C-Plus' musical upbringing, Sacramento Hip Hop History, what steps it took to work with early Jay-Z producer Ski Beatz (Camp-Lo, Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa) and the era of the Dame Dash artist compound DD172. C-Plus breaks down his method of balancing Life and Music and how earning his "Rap" time was important early in his life as an artist. Tune in for some jewels #TTT3

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In this episode of “This: That: and the Third”, Ammbaataa talks with MC/Vocalist/Producer Hamza (HMZA). Hamza talks about how being exposed to instruments and music at an early age helped him develop his unique approach to his art. The two discuss growing up in Oakland (Bay Area) and respecting the strong presence of the Regional sound but not necessarily trying to fit in that box. The two discuss production, Golf, and how situations that come to fruition organically are always the best case scenario.Jazz, Funk and Soul are the DNA of HMZA, tune in and get these jewels #DNA

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