Our last event of the year is a Beat Battle and we decided to bring some of the Producers competing and judging in for an interview on the eve of the show. What follows is pure comedy mixed with knowledge for a super entertaining interview. I was joined by Tampa Bay Producers: MAD SMOOTH (@madsmoothmusic), JAY WIZZ (jay05wizz), BLACKMAN CHRIS (@blackmanchris), EVAN LERNER (@beatsbylerner), SMURF (@smurf_tha_producer) and G3 THAT GUY (@g3thatguy).

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MIKE 2WICE (@mike2wic3) popped by the studio to talk about his upcoming project "Late Nightz Long Dayz 3" which is on the way. He blessed us with some exclusive music and also talked about growing up in Tampa Bay with musical aspirations.

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We had DEE DIAZ (@deeabundance) grace the mic and talk about his monthly event, Abundant Saturdays, which is gaining major momentum. We found out the why behind the event and how he selected the entertainment to create the perfect vibe.

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We took the gloves off and talked about what Tampa Bay needs to do to WIN with DJ ROYCE (@djroyce813) and THINKJUSTINJAMES (@thinkjustinjames). We had to get real and discuss the work ethic displayed by artists as well as the business side of the music industry and how music pays.

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Hip-Hop Artist ASARU (@whoisasaru) came through the show to talk about his new album "Dreiser Loop." He's one of the upcomers with a buzz and the new project is going to make him a household name by showcasing his lyricism.

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The first guest on the show was none other than Hip-Hop Artist EL PRESIDENTE (@imagiin360). He's a man of many talents and always one of the most knowledgeable people in the room. We talked about his grind and what's in store for 2020.

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Our Tampa BayWatch Artist for the week is Nico Sweet and I had a few minutes to catch up with her. I'm a huge fan of the music and the person and it's so gratifying to see her get her shine. We talked about what it took to get there and how she plans on leveling up. Make sure you're following @wavesofthebay on all social media.

Watch the interview at https://youtu.be/mGrbJc2oC-8.

We lost another great one last week and the best way we could celebrate him at Waves Of The Bay was through music. We met Michael Jo'Mae throughout our many years of doing shows in Tampa and St. Pete and his energy and presence were bigger than life. His talent was easy to see and seemed so naturally effortless. Any stage we've seen him on he's owned. He applied that command of the stage to his acting. He used that fearlessness to empower his weight loss. His music was the heartbeat and catalyst to it all. It was always love and encouragement when we saw the Panda and his aura will truly be missed. We were able to have one of his Producers and Friends Jay Wizz call in to share some memories and pay respects to the Blck Buddha.

Playlist:

Alec Burnright ft. Michael Jo'Mae - Topsy Turvy
Rugged Disciple ft. Michael Jo'Mae - Gangsta Boogie
Valentino Xiii & Michael Jo'Mae - Trouble
Michael Jo'Mae - AfroMation
Johnnie P ft. Michael Jo'Mae - Unconditional
Big D AKA 3rd Aves Finest ft. JF & Michael Jo'Mae - Tonight
Aych ft. Michael Jo'Mae - City On Fire
Cano J Bond ft. Michael Jo'Mae - Losing Hope
Michael Jo'Mae - Look to the Stars
Michael Jo'Mae - Dr. Freak
Michael Jo'Mae - Watch Out
L-Quote ft. Michael Jo'Mae - Toast Up

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Episode 78 of Waves Of The Bay culminated a very long but rewarding day for us. Our very own DJ Spaceship had the honor of being the maestro for the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival and he did his thang! We had to discuss the magnitude of the situation, the evolution of our craft and also highlights of the event. We also spoke with Theo Lane for the Mother's Day Weekend edition of Waves Of The Bay. Theo is an amazing vocalist and writer and his music has appeared on our show many times during our run. He linked up with one of our favorites, Khalea Lynee from The Voice, to create an anthem for the Mothers (produced by Ryan Copeland Music). We debuted "Momma We Love You" on the show and got to pick his brain about the significance of the song and the content.

This weeks Baywatch featured music from:
Theo Lane ft. Khalea Lynne - Momma We Love You
Lydae Jurvel - Moma
Serg In General ft. L-Quote - If U Can
Shadcore ft. Eliana B - Please Don't Feed

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