On Episode 122 of the Guest Speaker series, we welcome rising pop artist juliana maria to the show! Originally from Gloucester, juliana discusses the unlikeliness of her musical pursuit, as she didn’t realize the vocal talent she had until she was casted for a musical in high school. Juliana began recording at PHX Down Recording Studios with engineer and fellow Gloucester native Ally Doody, as well as Josh Schuback, releasing her first single “LOVERBOY” in 2021.

After nearly a 3-year hiatus in her releases, juliana is back in full swing, releasing two singles in 2024, the first being “OBSESSIVE”, and most recently “Just The Beginning”. She breaks down each of her 3 songs in detail, which include navigating the fallout of a long-term relationship, while becoming more grounded and confident as both a person and an artist. Juliana also shares her mindset in improving her songwriting abilities at this point in her career.

This edition of Pop Quiz with juliana also gets a little spicy, which includes memories from “The Nest”, her grave fear of turkeys, her obsession with Justin Bieber, the alarming amount of classic movies she’s never seen, a diss song that will never see the light of day, and so much more.

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On Episode 121 of the Guest Speaker Series, we kick off the new year welcoming the one and only ISHA! to the show! ISHA! (Formerly ishafromthe978) is a rising superstar in MA who is incredibly versatile as a performer, vocalist, and artist. She recently released her groundbreaking project ‘RIP ISHAFROMTHE978’ as a rebrand and the start of a new era of ISHA! as an artist, which she talks about at length on this episode. The project includes features from Big Sosa, Caev, MUDA!, and Neo R3tro.

ISHA! talks about her upbringing in Lawrence as well, where music and performing were constants in her life, and also describes learning poetry in school as a spark for her songwriting abilities. ISHA! also discusses balancing her life as an artist and a mother, with her son being one of her biggest inspirations.

Mike & ISHA! also discuss a variety of topics, including her experience opening for Young M.A, her eccentric nail designs and variety of tattoos, as well as her love for going to the movies and reviewing them online, and so much more.

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On Episode 120 of the Guest Speaker Series, we close out the year with none other than JORD4NEVERDIED! Traditionally a producer for artists such as Vintage Lee, JORD4NEVERDIED has fully evolved into an artist who’s become a force as an R&B singer and songwriter. He recently released his full-length debut album ‘GOOD GIRLS ARE OVERRATED!’, an 11-track modern R&B masterpiece, which features Starchild Kayla, Alexandr., Jay Briss, & STEFAN THEV, with production by Sam Sully, STEVAN THEV, and more.

JORD4NEVERDIED talks about his experiences transitioning from being a producer to an artist, and shares numerous stories about the creation of ‘GOOD GIRLS ARE OVERRATED!’, including the insight behind its potentially controversial title.

JORD4NEVERDIED and Mike also discuss a variety of other topics, including the reveal of his old artist alias, the obsession of anime amongst hip-hop artists, the hilarious story of Jordan accidentally slapping someone at Vintage Lee’s “Grease Feast”, why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is overrated, and Jayson Tatum will be seen as a better player all-time than Carmelo Anthony and Paul Pierce, and so much more.

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On Episode 119 of the Guest Speaker series, we welcome Cambridge, MA producer and artist, Connis! Connis shares many aspects of his musical journey, including how he and his friends learned to make music in middle and high school on their own, in an era where equipment was much less accessible than it is today. Connis also details the house in Jamaica Plain he lived in for many years in the late 2010s which was considered an “artist hub” at the time.

Connis details his upcoming collaborative album with Loe4t, and how he manages to balance his creativity as both a producer and vocalist. He also discusses how living in New York for a time impacted him as a performer, as he still frequents performing in New York City and its surrounding areas.

Mike & Connis also discuss a variety of topics, including the new wave of artists in Boston, which viral dances of this generation compare to those of past generations, why The Sopranos is more relevant now than ever before, and so much more.

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On Episode 118 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome Mos Generous, Cheesy, & Data from the Show & Tell Boston! Show & Tell Boston is a community-driven podcast focused on having in-depth group panels with guests from all walks of life on a variety of topics which includes music, art, mental health, religion, and so much more.

Mike is first joined by Mos Generous, who shares the musical side of his creativity as an artist. He talks about how his Nigerian background, unique upbringing growing up between Massachusetts and Florida, and a memorable talent show when he was a teenager, all contributed to him becoming a musician. Mos also talks about his latest album ‘Very Good’ which dropped earlier this year, his love for anime, his favorite Nigerian foods, and more.

Show & Tell Boston co-hosts Cheesy & Tata join the conversation in the second half, and the guys discuss a wide range of topics including mental health, religion, finding your identity, and so much more.

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On Episode 117 of the Guest Speaker Series, we are joined by rapper, producer, & song-writer Jackson Whalan! Jackson was a pivotal feature on our debut single “Try Me” also featuring Teeba, Sig Shalome, Aristotle Jones, & Nate Nics, which is out now on all platforms.

Jackson has a uniquely interesting story which he details in depth: it includes his early days being ingratiated into the Railroad Street Youth Project while living out in Great Barrington, MA, a program that was deeply influential to his initial love for music. Jackson then moved to NYC for college, where he was in a band and made major progress in his musical career.

Jackson & Mike also discuss his new single with HunnaG called “Rich Life” and his experience being on his platform, as well as the success of his single “This Hits Different” which has been widely successful in the sync game, most notably landing on an Xfinity commercial. He also details his upcoming album and what fans may be able to anticipate with this new sound he is cultivating.

Jackson & Mike also discuss a number of other topics, including Jackson’s experiences studying abroad in India, performing in front of Elie Wiesel, producing for KRS-One, what he’s learning by being a new father, his obsession with ice cream, and so much more.

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On Episode 116 of the Guest Speaker series, we welcome one of the most recognizable hip-hop artists in New England, Bloomfield, Connecticut’s very own ANoyd! ANoyd and his team stopped by AOA Studios in part to promote his upcoming headline show ‘WHY NOT NOW?!’, this Saturday November, 2nd, at Middle East Upstairs in Cambridge: which will feature sets from multiple artists from the MA area such as César, Suriel, LYFE, J Faith, & Kemic. Tickets are still available, so make sure you secure yours! In this episode, ANoyd shares some behind-the-scenes aspects of the show which include how his single “Why Not Now?!” impacted its branding, as well as the full band experience fans can expect for his set.

Additionally, ANoyd sits down with Mike to discuss a variety of topics, including his introduction to the music industry which he credits to producer RichBreed, as well as his father, popular reggae artist Chuck Fenda. ANoyd also breaks down the CT music scene and the impact its had on him, and vice versa.

Mike & ANoyd also have a long-winded conversation about mental health and the importance of talking about your problems, and how music intertwines in these areas, including how the “microwave music” era has impacted deeper conversations in a negative way.

You also won’t want to miss the epic edition of Pop Quiz, where ANoyd explains the time he snuck into Hot 97 early in his career, his favorite dishes to cook, his obsession with the Walking Dead, why he’d want to face off 1v1 against LeBron, and so much more.

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On Episode 115 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome Navi & Melks to the show. Melks made an appearance earlier in the year on Episode 92 with Bleave, and talks about how his longstanding Bar Out series has been deeply impactful in creating longterm relationships with artists like Bleave and Navi; the latter of whom recently released his album ‘Open Canvas’, which was a collaborative project produced in full by Melks. The guys both talk about their unique album rollout which included 4 separate album listening parties that happened in the same week around different parts of the state in order to provide the opportunity for as many people to hear the album as possible.

Navi & Melks also discuss the impact of Lawrence’s ever-growing arts scene. In addition, Navi takes a deep dive into the scope of mental health and the importance of confiding in loved ones or professionals who can help you, while Melks discusses fatherhood and what he has learned about being a new parent. Navi & Mike also reflect on Navi’s athletic career, his love of Funko Pop figures, and so much more.

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On Episode 114 of the Guest Speaker Series, hip-hop artist Malik Elijah joins the show! Malik has seen a steady rise in popularity both in Massachusetts and nationally, especially from his latest project ‘Vintage Nostalgia’ which features the likes of Latrell James, Cousin Stizz, mynameisntjmack, & Kinrose and is available now on all DSPs.

Malik discusses his journey of growing up in PG County, Maryland, before he made his way to New England in pursuit of a degree in audio engineering. Malik ended up staying out here permanently, where he pivoted to focusing on a solo music career, taking what he learned from audio engineering and applying it to his craft. Malik also discusses the numerous impressive shows he’s been a part of, including opening for the likes of EARTHGANG, Freddie Gibbs, and most recently being on the lineup for Treefort Music Fest in Boise, Idaho.

Malik also shares his love for anime, making waffles from scratch, and rollercoasters, as well as what his ideal amusement park would look like, and so much more.

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On Episode 113 of the Guest Speaker series, we welcome hip-hop artist and PH Imbalance frontman Mikey DZZZ to the show! Mikey is a vocalist, and the lead producer and engineer for hip-hop collective PH Imbalance, who just dropped their new project ‘The PHI Tape’ which is out now on all platforms, and features the likes of Jeff Porter, I$aac Groove, Nayely, JOEY MORTAL, ramon., amongst others. Mikey discusses the near 3 year process of the tape’s creation, and the defining sound it entails for PH Imbalance as a whole.

Mikey also details his early years as a musician which catered to a more punk rock sound before he fell in love with and transitioned to hip-hop. He also discusses the successes and failures of being a show promoter with the vast amount of hip-hop events that PH Imbalance has curated over the last few years, featuring many of the MA music scene’s best rising artists, and even a headlining show featuring Unohype.

The guys also do a deep dive into Mikey’s love of film, including his favorite movies & directors of all-time, and even which movies have the best scores & soundtracks. He even tells the story of almost opening for Griselda’s own Conway The Machine.

Full episode with Mikey DZZZ is out now on YouTube and all podcast platforms!

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