Versatile Vigilante

2025 Life Updates

0:00 - Moving to Arizona

1:00 - Reasons For Moving

2:45 - Living a Full Life

3:15 - Learning & Trusting Myself

4:00 - All About Experience

5:00 - Was Time For A Change

6:00 - Taking Care of Yourself

6:50 - Organic & Authentic

8:40 - Shoutout Everyone

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Welcome Cleo Williams; Owner of "Soap Studio"

1:00 - Growing Up In Calgary; Getting Into Fashion

2:15 - "SOAP Studio" Origins

3:30 - "Start before you stop"

4:00 - Wearing Own Clothes; Learning How to Design

6:45 - Social Media Influence

8:30 - Hosting First Fashion Show

10:20 - Enjoying Casting

11:45 - Meaning Behind "Soap"

12:30 - Differences Between Calgary and Toronto Style

14:00 - Vintage Clothing

15:15 - Paying Attention to Trends

16:45 - Listening to Podcasts

18:00 - Toronto Scene; Sustainable Fashion

20:00 - Preferring Casting to Modeling

22:00 - Gucci Scholarship

23:45 - Fashion Grants

24:45 - Expanding The "Soap" Team

25:30 - Horoscopes

26:00 - TikTok & Social Media

27:50 - Competitiveness in Fashion

29:00 - SOAP Studio Plans; Growing Up

32:30 - Follow @SHOPSOAPSTUDIOS

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Cheff Habib returns to chat with Uncle Vinny about his "COOKBOOK" Project

Stream "COOKBOOK" https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6dgzXC5CAQRL90K5DjrS4v and follow https://instagram.com/cheffhabib/ to Keep up With New Projects

Timestamps:

0:00 - @CheffHabib Welcome Back

1:00 - Working With Kwazii

4:20 - "COOKBOOK"

10:00 - Results From "Cookbook"

12:00 - Release Day Stress

16:00 - Having People Come Out to Support

18:00 - "Cookbook" Promotion

21:30 - Made Over 200 Beats During Creative Process

23:00 - "Free Fuji"

25:00 - Themes of "Cookbook"

26:45 - Developing Sound For Toronto

28:45 - Song With 100 OTD

30:00 - Leaving Tags On Own Beats

31:15 - No Problems

33:00 - Strong Work Ethic

35:00 - Living Life

36:30 - Expanding Music Journey; Film Scores

38:30 - Toronto Scene; Collaborators

41:00 - Being More Selective With Who You Send Beats To

42:30 - Having Good Energy

45:00 - Being Sober Around Rappers

47:45 - Mentoring Younger Artists

48:40 - What Is Cheff Listening To?

50:00 - Who Cares?

51:30 - New Era in Toronto

53:45 - Atlanta Relationship

57:00 - Future Plans

1:00:00 - Shoutout @CheffHabib

BENJII invites Uncle Vinny to OCAD University in Toronto for a Great Interview about his Artistic Journey.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Welcome @BenjiArt

1:00 - OCAD Life

3:00 - Painting Origins

4:30 - Interest in Fine Arts

5:45 - First Ever Solo Art Show "The Opera"

8:40 - Finding A Direction As An Artist

9:40 - Benji's Style

10:40 - 8 FT Wide Painting; Asian Influence

12:30 - Interest in Opera

14:00 - Art Gallery Experience

16:20 - Experience & Embracing Mistakes

18:40 - "The Punk Within" Magazine

20:00 - Versatility & Adapting

21:00 - Artistic Inspiration; Music & Visuals

23:00 - Street Photography; Getting Used to Downtown Toronto

25:00 - What's Next for Benji?

26:40 - Lack of Competitiveness in Art School; Importance of Feedback

29:20 - Danger of Not Being Able to Handle Criticism

30:00 - Business Side of Being An Artist

32:00 - Your Art is An Extension of Your Mind

33:00 - Follow @BenjiiArt

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Uncle Vinny sits down with Barbados Born Artist Lex Carter for a great conversation live from the Etobicoke Lakeshore

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Welcome @LexCarter1_

1:10 - Growing Up in Barbados

2:15 - Growing Up Playing Soccer; Moving to Oshawa

3:00 - Music Origins

5:00 - "Satin Records"

7:50 - Building Confidence When Releasing Music

8:30 - Consistency & Growing A Fan Base

10:45 - Shoutout "Rhozeland"; Networking

13:35 - "Why Always Us" Project

15:30 - Painting & Making Other Types of Art

17:20 - Getting Used to Toronto Life

18:10 - Toronto Caribbean Influence

18:50 - Toronto Music

20:30 - A$AP Rocky; Enjoying Bars

21:30 - Making Art For The Love Of It

24:30 - "Life's Surreal"

26:00 - Exploring the World

27:40 - Living in London

28:00 - Getting Injured & Leaving Soccer Behind

31:30 - "Satin" As A Fashion Brand

34:20 - Establishing "Satin" In Barbados

37:00 - Shoutout @LexCarter1_

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Uncle Vinny visits the https://instagram.com/clk.to/ Studio inside STACKT Market in Toronto for a Great Conversation with Artist & Curator, https://instagram.com/katarina.holbrough/

Check Out The Gallery at STACKT Until October 31st!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Welcome @Katarina.Holbrough

0:40 - STACKT Market Gallery - "Glimpse of Unseeing"

2:00 - Nuit Blanche

3:15 - Katarina Artist Origin Story

4:30 - Humber Art Foundation; OCAD

6:10 - Moving to Toronto; Growing Up on East Coast

9:30 - Importance of Being Around Other Artists

10:30 - Curating Galleries

12:45 - Affordable Creative Spaces to Experiment

13:30 - Curating Show With Hayley Axelrad at She Said Gallery

15:25 - Green Theme in Katarina's Art

18:00 - Establishing CLK

19:20 - Entrepreneurship

23:30 - Toronto Art Scene

26:50 - Being Present; Growing CLK

28:55 - "Glimpse of Unseeing"

34:00 - Closing Reception October 25th

35:00 - Other Sources of Inspiration

36:40 - Shoutout @Katarina.Holbrough @CLK.TO

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Uncle Vinny stops through Berlin, Germany for an excellent conversation with Filmmaker, DOP, and overall Legend, Sebastian Vellrath.

Great conversation, timestamps are below. Follow Sebastian on Instagram to keep up with his new projects. https://instagram.com/sebastian.vellrath/

Timestamps:

0:00 - Welcome @sebastian.vellrath

1:20 - Growing Up In Bonn, Germany - Skateboard Scene

2:40 - Moving to Berlin in 2005; Working With MTV

4:20 - Creating Production Company; Working As A Freelance Photographer Since 2018

5:15 - Skateboard Culture in Germany

6:25 - Influence of Skateboarding on Filmmaking

9:30 - Authenticity

12:00 - Doing It For The Art Instead of Algorithm

14:30 - Worrying About What Others Think

17:30 - Finding Your Own Style

19:30 - Importance of Experience & Failure

22:00 - Going From 20s to 30s

24:00 - Lack of Individuality in 2024

26:30 - Fitting In For What?

29:00 - Differences in 90s HipHop to Now

30:00 - Staying In Tune With Young Generation

32:20 - Working With Toronto Artist Raz Fresco

37:20 - Germany Toronto Connection; Shoutout M Works

38:00 - Importance of Connecting With Others in Real Life

40:00 - Raz Fresco Creativity

41:30 - Every Day Cliches; Being Yourself

44:30 - New Challenges As Life Goes On

46:50 - Interviewing JLO, 50 Cent, TI, for MTV in 2005-2008

51:00 - We Are All The Same

58:00 - Living In The Moment; Social Media

1:01:00 - Director of Photography; Current Projects

1:04:40 - Life In Berlin

1:08:00 - Being Proud of Your Accomplishments

1:09:25 - Shoutout @Sebastian.Vellrath

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Big Shoutout to The One & Only Jaek DeLarge For a Great Conversation.

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https://instagram.com/jaekdelarge

Timestamps:

0:00 - Welcome @JaekDeLarge

0:45 - Shoutout Industry Snack Bar on Bloor St.

1:10 - Toronto Universe

1:50 - New Project "Return On Investment"

4:00 - Building With Trust & Faith (clip?)

5:00 - Shoutout Curren$y; Organic Life (clip at 6?)

6:00 - Being True to Yourself

9:00 - MuchMusic Rap City Champion for 5 Weeks in 2000s

13:30 - Receiving Feedback in the City Prior to Social Media

15:30 - Double Edged Sword of Receiving Attention

17:50 - Learning About Music Business

20:00 - Getting Advised Not To Sign A Bad Deal in 2013

22:00 - Change From Physical Copies Of Music to Streaming

25:00 - Not Understanding What You Are Signing Up For; Kids in Music

28:00 - Differences In Toronto Then & Now

32:00 - Lack of Guidance For Youth

37:00 - Music Industry Glorifying Bad Behavior

38:45 - Being Conscious of Your Energy (clip?, also clip until 41:30?)

42:00 - Room to Grow & Change; Letting Go

45:00 - Moving On; Working With JaySoul

48:00 - "Dream House" Analogy

50:00 - This Too Shall Pass; Survival

53:00 - Never Panic; Stay Calm

55:00 - Starring in Reality Show "My African Work Bae"

1:10:30 - Shoutout The Man @JaekDeLarge

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Shoutout @52Leeks For a Great Conversation.

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0:00 - Welcome @52Leek

1:00 - Growing Up on Lawrence Ave in Toronto

1:50 - Musical Background

3:00 - Getting Positive Feedback Early On

5:20 - Music Being A Positive Outlet

8:30 - Expressing Yourself Through Music; Authenticity

9:15 - Shoutout @SkullNScorpion

9:30 - Jamaican Background

11:10 - Getting Out Of Comfort Zone

12:25 - "Home Isn't Even A Place"

14:00 - Chemistry With @SkullNScorpion

15:15 - Being Different & Working With Like-Minded People

16:50 - Being Hands On; Issues with Video Guys

20:00 - Invest In Yourself; Create Your Own Luck

21:30 - "Don't Forget About Me"; Experimenting With Samples & Styles

27:30 - Making Music About Your Life; Enjoying The Process

29:50 - "Last Day Out"

32:00 - Journaling

34:35 - Chromazz Collabs

37:30 - "Finesse Worldwide"

41:00 - Throwing Events; Support From Community

44:00 - Fashion

47:00 - Real Life Living

48:30 - Toronto Rap Scene

51:25 - Yung Leeks Outro & Shoutouts

54:30 - Shoutout @52LEEK

Big Shoutout to No Deziner for A Great Conversation

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https://instagram.com/losientoropa_/

Timestamps:

0:00 - Shoutout @NoDeziner

1:40 - Visiting Ecuador; Humbling Experience (dog story clip?)

5:00 - First Interview Ever

6:30 - Becoming A Fashion Designer

8:50 - Origins of "Lo Siento"; Event W/ Shakk Diesel

11:30 - Building A Brand With A Purpose

15:00 - Shoutout No Losses

17:00 - Wise Beyond Your Years

21:00 - "Lo Siento"

24:30 - Family Influence

27:00 - Fashion Is A Feeling

29:00 - Toronto Scene

31:45 - Longevity

33:30 - Unveiling Clothes

36:20 - Migo Bag; Unique Pieces

38:20 - Business Side of Fashion

41:30 - Finding What You Are Good At

44:30 - Restoring Pieces; Motivation

46:30 - Attention to Detail

49:00 - Guerrero T-shirts

50:50 - "Talk is Cheap"

51:30 - Building Confidence & Standing Out

55:55 - Building Your Own Life

1:00:00 - Shoutout @NoDeziner @losientoropa_

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