Don Kenobi is a former college baseball player turned hip hop artist who has worked with well respected names in Mick Jenkins and Mark Battles. We sat down to talk about the "Russ formula," the inspiration of Mac Miller and the importance of consistency.

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https://fanlink.to/Donkenobinow
https://www.instagram.com/donkenobimusic/

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Krisheena Suarez is a singer/songwriter and co-owner of the music publishing company, Suarez Inspired Republic. We sat down to talk about how she balances business and family life, her musical theatre background and thoughts on protests turning ugly at the Capitol last week.

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N.J.A.E (Not Just Another Entertainer) has 3 placements on The Deserving playlist under his belt with his solo record "Use To," plus "What You Know" and "Land of Brutality" both featuring Bridge Lane. We sat down to talk about the setbacks and triumphs that made him who he is today.

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https://www.instagram.com/thereal_njae/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VFEGmiHJHAw3ERV7xMsHx?si=Bya554zEQOWe5-IuolpAig

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Ashton Martin has been placed on The Deserving playlist 3 times with his records "Still Solid," "Stand (feat. Gank Gaank)" and "Cold Turkey (feat. 1 DRU)." We sat down to talk about what should be considered rap skill criteria, the importance of journaling and why Atlanta has become a mecca of hip hop.

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https://linktr.ee/thereal_ashtonmartin

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Darius Shipp is a producer/songwriter and has been placed on The Deserving playlist 5 times, including his record "Super Mario," which appeared in the inaugural Deserving Madness tournament. We sat down to talk about the difference between a beat maker and a producer, using visuals for inspiration and what it's like to produce your own record.

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https://www.instagram.com/mrshipp/
https://www.beatstars.com/mr_shipp
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4pYb9G9NO72lrMJlw3R7BH?si=E7AJoEDKSSCNN2gx_aNXew

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Jay Greene was a finalist last year in The Deserving Madness tournament and has appeared on The Deserving playlist four times. We sat down to talk about his brand "Be A Boss," the Clubhouse trend and life as a rapper with a military background.

Find Jay Greene here!
https://www.instagram.com/jgreene4real/
https://www.facebook.com/jaygreenemusic

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