"Nikkiesha interviews the rapper Billy Dean Thomas, born in Harlem, but now living in Boston. We also hear a few tracks off their new EP, ‘For Better or Worse,’ which is available on all platforms.

This podcast is produced by Stereoactive Media.

00:00 - Intro/Sponsor

01:04 - “Trust No Mo” - Billy Dean Thomas

04:14 - START /// Interview: Billy Dean Thomas / Inspirations for getting into music

05:33 - First rap

06:17 - New EP: ‘For Better Or Worse’ / being politically conscious / impact of Black/queer identity on the music

10:12 - Changing landscape for queer/trans/non - binary people

11:48 - Recording process / how the EP is different from previous work / behind the EP title

20:24 - From Harlem to Boston / the Boston hip - hop scene

24:01 - Effects of the pandemic

26:10 - Love for the studio

28:30 - Writing for other artists

30:50 - Artist comparisons and surprising influences

32:45 - Differences from other genre - related artists / creating beats

34:20 - Favorite artist at the moment: Smino

35:28 - Currently reading / future plans / wrapping up

38:55 - A few bars, live from Billy Dean Thomas /// END

41:10 - Mic Break

41:38 - “Trump Vs. Biden” - Billy Dean Thomas

44:46 - “Niggas Aint Perfect” - Billy Dean Thomas

47:32 - Outro/Sponsor

51:18 - Produced by Stereoactive Media

51:43 - Finish

"

"Nikkiesha interviews The Black Creatures, a multi-genre duo from Kansas City, Missouri. We also hear a couple of tracks off their album, ‘Wild Echoes,’ which is available from Center Cut Records

This podcast is produced by Stereoactive Media.

00:00 - Intro/Sponsor

01:12 - “Wild” - The Black Creatures

05:53 - START /// Interview: Jade & Xavier from The Black Creatures

06:02 - Inspirations for getting into music

09:31 - First songs written

12:17 - Meeting and starting to make music together

15:22 - Behind the name “The Black Creatures”

17:39 - Kansas City, MO and the scene there

23:19 - About the album: ‘Wild Echoes’ / political themes / behind the title, etc

36:51 - Recording process

40:01 - Creative process

43:30 - Effects of the pandemic on album release, etc

50:54 - Connection between music and Black/queer identity

54:15 - Being Black/queer in the music industry

58:48 - Artist comparisons and surprising influences

62:11 - How their sound differs from other genre - related artists

64:36 - Plans for the future / wrapping up /// END

67:40 - Mic Break

68:17 - “Wretched (It Goes)” - The Black Creatures

71:37 - Outro/Sponsor

72:33 - Produced by Stereoactive Media

72:59 - Finish

"

"This week, we feature more music by Blxck Cxsper, as a follow-up to the interview in the last episode. Also, we hear new music by Anjimile and preview music by The Black Creatures, ahead of their interview in our next episode!

This podcast is produced by Stereoactive Media.

00:00 - Intro/Sponsor

01:11 - “Preach” - Blxck Cxsper feat. Lucas Charlie Rose

05:04 - “What About Us” - Blxck Cxsper feat. Nicki Andro

08:49 - “Don’t Mess With The King” - Blxck Cxsper

12:00 - “Big Dick Girl” - Blxck Cxsper

14:56 - “Bleu Blanc Noir” - Blxck Cxsper

17:30 - “Bounce” - Blxck Cxsper

21:38 - “Bye Bye Betty” - Blxck Cxsper

25:00 - “Pays Des Merveilles” - Blxck Cxsper

28:15 - “Yours” - Blxck Cxsper feat. Jae

30:59 - Mic Break

31:57 - “1978” - Anjimile

36:21 - “Not Another Word” - Anjimile

39:15 - “To Meet You There” - Anjimile

43:25 - “Your Tree” - Anjimile

46:04 - “In Your Eyes” - Anjimile

49:13 - Mic Break

50:10 - “U N I VERSE” - The Black Creatures

54:34 - “D’Umm” - The Black Creatures

58:27 - Outro/Sponsor

60:11 - Produced by Stereoactive Media

60:36 - Finish

"

"Nikkiesha interviews Black Cxspxr, artist and founder of the Black/trans label Trans Trenderz.

This podcast is produced by Stereoactive Media.

00:00 - Intro/Sponsor

01:15 - “Trans Trender” - Blxck Cxsper

04:48 - START /// Interview: Blxck Cxsper on record label Trans Trenderz

07:18 - The meaning behind label name

10:14 - The Ghostly Beats Project and working with Studio G Brooklyn

14:25 - Helping Black/trans artists in the future

16:48 - Creating a legacy and documenting history

18:50 - Response to the label

20:17 - Breaking down barriers for Black/trans artists

23:38 - The history of Black/trans artists the industry and how that affects the future

26:05 - Reaching people outside of the community

32:18 - The changing landscape for Black/trans artists

33:40 - Taking it global

37:18 - The artists on the label

41:25 - The Montreal scene

43:08 - Upcoming releases

44:54 - Dual role as artist and label founder

47:36 - How has the pandemic affected plans?

49:31 - Where to find Trans Trenderz and Blxck Cxsper / wrapping up //// END

50:52 - Mic Break

51:07 - “5 Years From Now” - Blxck Cxsper

55:02 - “#NoDaysOff” - Blxck Cxsper

58:31 - “Cynical” - Blxck Cxsper feat. Jupiter Gray

61:14 - Outro/Sponsor

62:14 - Produced by Stereoactive Media

62:39 - Finish

"

"Nikkiesha revisits the artists interviewed on the podcast so far, playing more music by Anjimile, NYALLAH, and Witch Prophet.

Also, music by Jay Americana, Silver Spring, Shelz, and Bethany Thomas.

This podcast is produced by Stereoactive Media.

00:00 - Intro/Sponsor

00:56 - Poem: “Distance”

3:45 - “Baby No More” - Anjimile

6:27 - “Maker” - Anjimile

9:20 - “Do You Remember” - NYALLAH

13:22 - “Smoking Mirror” - NYALLAH

18:22 - “Black Fantasy Dream” - NYALLAH

23:37 - “The Journey” - NYALLAH

27:32 - Mic Break

28:10 - “Makda” - Witch Prophet

30:18 - “Musa” - Witch Prophet

33:07 - “Roman” - Witch Prophet

35:53 - Mic Break

36:25 - “Burner Phones” - Jay Americana

38:01 - “Sensitive” - Jay Americana

40:56 - “Elevator” - Jay Americana

43:44 - “Fluid” - Shelz

46:55 - “Mountebank” - Spring Silver

53:07 - “Drop into The Blue” - Spring Silver

58:12 - “I’m Not Sorry and I’m Not Scared” - Bethany Thomas

61:26 - Outro/Sponsor

62:53 - Produced by Stereoactive Media

63:14 - Finish

"

"This week, Nikkie interviews Leilani of Witch Prophet about their album, ‘DNA Activation,’ as well as their experience in the music industry as a Black and queer artist based in Toronto.

This podcast is produced by Stereoactive Media.

00:00 - Intro/Sponsor

01:12 - “MAKDA” - Witch Prophet

03:19 - START /// Interview w/ Witch Prophet / musical background

04:16 - First song ever

06:02 - About the album ‘DNA Activation’

08:12 - About the track titles

10:07 - Spiritual and Afro futuristic aspect of the album

12:24 - About the album title

13:09 - Producing the album

15:23 - Effects of the pandemic

18:05 - Playing live vs. in studio

19:08 - How this album is different from previous work

20:30 - Approach to creating music

22:12 - Connection between music and identity

25:23 - Recommended trans/queer/non binary artists

27:25 - Being Black and queer in the music industry

30:28 - Toronto’s queer scene

34:29 - Artist comparisons heard the most / influences people may be surprised by

37:14 - Genre differences

38:50 - Future plans /// END

43:32 - Mic break

43:58 - “MUSA” (remix) - Witch Prophet feat. Stas THEE Boss

47:03 - Outro/Sponsor

48:03 - Produced by Stereoactive Media

48:25 - Finish

"

"This week, Nikkiesha interviews NYALLAH about their debut EP, ‘Reflections,’ as well as their experience in the music industry as a Black queer/GNC femme.

This podcast is produced by Stereoactive Media.

00:00 - Intro/Sponsor

01:05 - “Growing Pains” - NYALLAH

04:03 - START /// Interview w/ Nyallah / musical background

07:29 - First song ever

09:37 - About the album ‘Reflections’ and the song “Growing Pains”

19:10 - Production of the album

27:07 - Approach to creating music

29:24 - How their music connects to their identity

32:54 - Being queer/GNC femme in the music industry

39:15 - The pandemic… also, Nyallah likes Nikkie’s fade :)

43:38 - Artist comparisons heard the most / influences people may be surprised by

50:08 - Genre differences

52:50 - Future plans /// END

57:16 - Outro/Sponsor

58:31 - “Intro: A Conversation” - NYALLAH

62:31 - Produced by Stereoactive Media

62:53 - Finish

"

"This week, Nikkie interviews the Black Trans artist Anjimile, whose album, ‘Giver Taker,’ will be released on September 18th by Father/Daughter Records. There’s also music by TruVonne and Shannon Sea.

This podcast is produced by Stereoactive Media.

00:00 - Intro/Sponsor

01:02 - ”Maker” - Anjimile

03:58 - START /// Interview w/ Anjimile / musical background

05:25 - “Maker” and gender identity / coming out moment

08:50 - Upcoming album, ‘Giver Taker,’ themes: spirituality and identity / recording process

13:24 - Playing live vs. recording

14:39 - ‘Giver Taker’ vs. previous work

15:49 - Behind the album name

17:08 - How has having a deeper voice after transitioning affected the music?

20:38 - Revisiting relation of spirituality and gender identity to music

24:40 - Where does your spirituality come from?

26:38 - Being trans in the music industry

27:28 - Influences

28:13 - Recommended trans/queer/non-binary or Black artists: Billy Dean Thomas & Oompa

30:05 - Genre differences

30:57 - Future plans /// END

34:38 - Mic Break

34:55 - “Broken House” - TruVonne

38:29 - “Coffee & Cigarettes” - TruVonne

42:30 - “Alright” - TruVonne

45:57 - “Crazy Love” - TruVonne

49:41 - Mic Break

50:52 - “Untitled No. 51” - Shannon Sea

53:44 - Mic Break

54:23 - Outro/Sponsor

55:08 - Produced by Stereoactive Media

55:33 - Finish

"

"This week we're listening to music by Kin4life, Delila Black, and Mackenzie Shivers. There's also some poetry in the mix, which discusses being Black in America and all the things we used to do during the summertime and took for granted pre-Coronavirus.

00:00 - Intro/Sponsor

00:40 - POEM // “When We See Each Other”

01:46 - “Black In Amerikkka” - Kin4life

04:14 - “Hot Honey” - Kin4life

08:27 - “Regretful” - Kin4life

10:26 - “Swing A Episode” - Kin4life

13:29 - Mic Break

14:06 - POEM // “Black”

15:59 - “Cain’t Git None” - Delila Black feat. Drill Queen & Tom Paley

19:07 - “Give Up the Funk (for the people)” - Delila Black feat. Drill Queen

22:27 - “The Right Moment” - Delila Black

25:49 - “Vanilla Ice Cream” - Delila Black

30:12 - Mic Break

31:44 - POEM // “Missing: Corona Diaries”

32:36 - “Forever” - Mackenzie Shivers

38:53 - “Phoenix” - Mackenzie Shivers

43:03 - “Believe” - Mackenzie Shivers

46:17 - “Middle of the Night” - Mackenzie Shivers

47:38 - “The Unkindness” - Mackenzie Shivers

51:33 - Mic Break

52:34 - Outro/Sponsor

53:11 - “Samson’s Theme” (cont’d) - Fenster

55:43 - Finish

"

"‘When We See Each Other’ is a new podcast hosted by Nikkiesha McLeod that will focus on work by Black, queer, trans, non-binary artists/writers from a broad range of genres. J McVay joins Nikkiesha for this first episode to discuss their background and goals for the show.

Also, Nikkiesha has a special birthday message (and song) for their niece’s birthday!

00:00 - J. McVay introduces Nikkiesha McLeod

01:52 - Intro/Sponsor

02:28 - “The Sea” (cont’d from intro) - Nikkiesha McLeod

05:37 - “Quarrel” - Nikkiesha McLeod

11:30 - “Heart of Dangerous Light: A Refusal of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness” - Nikkiesha McLeod

13:18 - Nikkiesha on an attempt to ban the word “transgender” and Conrad’s ‘Heart of Darkness’

17:10 - Nikkiesha on themselves and what they aim to do with this show

19:51 - “Love Ya” - Blood Orange

22:39 - Mic Break

24:06 - “Desirée” - Blood Orange

26:58 - “By Ourselves” - Blood Orange

29:09 - Mic Break

30:25 - “Are We Alive” - Augustines

34:02 - “When Things Fall Apart” - Augustines

38:26 - “Crystal Choir” - deCollage

40:48 - Mic Break

41:43 - “Tell Me” - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

44:16 - “Longer and Stronger” - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

47:47 - People Don’t Get What They Deserve” - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

51:04 - Mic Break / A birthday message for Nikkiesha’s niece!

52:21 - “My View” - Kioja McLeod

55:23 - Outro/Sponsor

55:43 - Finish

"