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On this episode, meet with D.O.M of DnD (@dndeerecordsmmxx), a Calgary rapper who has been writing for a decade.

They cover wide range of topicsThe origin of his artist name, growing up in French immersion, learning to write on beat during COVID, mental health, autism and the songs that pulled him back. From a the J. Cole album debate to the Calgary artists he follows or losing his voice on stage at Ship Hop and whether Drake writes his own lyrics, learn more from the eager up and coming artist. is Calgary's hip hop scene is still in its infancy? Follow D.O.M of DnD: @dndeerecordsmmxx

— YYYC — Uncovering Talent Shaping Calgary Urban Identity.

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Chapters

0:00 Cold open: does Drake write his own lyrics?

0:33 D.O.M of DnD walks in for episode two

1:29 How D.O.M of DnD got his name

2:27 Born and raised in Calgary, and St. Mary's French immersion

2:55 Speaking French on camera, and code-switching in Calgary

4:28 Havoc, Krizz Kalico, and how beat-feature packs actually work

11:23 COVID, r/makinghiphop, and learning to write on beat

14:59 Mental health, autism, and the songs that helped him back

21:33 "Devil Z", and the cursed Nissan from Wangan Midnight

23:42 Writer's block, and the J. Cole album debate — Born Sinner vs. The Fall Off

27:36 Calgary artists he follows: Finesse, Halfcut, and Tribe Beats

30:14 Ship Hop, losing his voice, and learning stage presence at 3rd Verse

33:39 The Buzz — rapid fire

36:00 Does Drake write his own lyrics? The Quentin Miller debate

37:45 Passing the baton to Estedon of Hustle Media

38:29 Why Calgary's hip hop scene is still in its infancy

39:38 Fresh Out the Trap, the open mic for Calgary's new school

40:17 Where to find D.O.M of DnD, and the Splinter Faction feature.

The opinions expressed in these interviews are not necessarily those of YYC Records and its subsidiaries.

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YYYC is back for Season 5.

our host, Telly B., sits down with Matt Bates (@mattbatesofficial). With the talented, young Calgary producer, singer-songwriter, they talk about learning piano at five, whether music theory still matters now that AI can make songs, who owns a song made with AI, making his first album in a Vancouver basement, three beats a day until it became routine, quitting drinking and smoking, running the Calgary marathon, and why nobody is the best.Follow Matt bates on Youtube and IG: @mattbatesofficialYYYC (Why YYC?) — Uncovering Talent Shaping Calgary Urban Identity. A YYC Records show.Chapters0:00 Back after a few years2:28 Piano at five, and the sheet music he wanted to throw away4:14 Is music theory still worth learning now AI exists7:27 How he describes his own sound9:47 The fear — a million tracks that sound the same10:38 Who owns a song made with AI11:48 The first album, made in a Vancouver basement14:00 Three beats a day until it became routine14:47 Taking a break without losing the skill18:03 Why he left Vancouver and came back to Calgary21:21 Writer's block, and the grass you actually water23:32 Sit at a table with no phone26:17 The attention economy against your own time28:56 Seventy beats, and the Calgary marathon32:13 Why he quit drinking and smoking34:28 Running to empty the mind palace36:13 "Hang With the Stars", shot in a blizzard38:28 Nobody is the best — "idiots all the way up"44:16 Reciter or composer47:41 Going to college for mixing49:06 The Buzz — rapid fire52:29 Calgary in ten years54:19 What's next, and where to find himThe opinions expressed in these interviews are not necessarily those of YYC Records and its subsidiaries.#YYYC #Calgary #CalgaryMusic #Podcast #MusicProducer

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On episode 3 we meet with Unique Genre Bending Artist Twizzie Ramos (IG:@twizzie_ramos).  We learn more about how his love for anime influenced his music and creativity, what good came out the pandemic for indy artist like him, where his love from disco, punk , Hip-Hop, Pop stems from and much, much more. 

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On episode 2 we meet with upcoming super group DIOSKRT (IG:@dioskrt).  We learn more about what make this group so unique. From Mariah Carey to Green Day, to pizza and no more mountain Dew, uncover and enjoy the one and only DIOSKRT.

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On the first episode of season 4, we meet with the one and only Kayam (IG:@kayam403).  The  singer, songwriter, mix engineers shares his creative process. From his first text to his upcoming movie!, from his favorite drink to Tupac, we get some insight never shared before.

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On the Seventh episode of season 3, we meet with Bank Notes (IG:@banknotes_moa).  G could stand for Genuine, but also gangsta. Bank Notes embodies both. He share with us how he balances music, work and family; where his love from music come from , Why YYC and much more....

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On the Sixth episode of season 3, we meet with Cartel Madras (IG:@cartel.madras).  Two Talented sisters who have shook Calgary's urban Scene from a year to another. We talk about their beginnings in the art; their quick rise to the front stage; the meaning of their self made hip hop style "Goonda Rap), Why YYC and much more....

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On the fifth episode of season 3, we meet with , Kien (IG:@officialkien). 

From Sushi Chef to Rapper, producer,  Vlogger; Why YYC  and much more....

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On the fourth episode of season 3, we meet with the young and talented James Colt (IG:@itsjamescolt). 

From DMX to Emo Rap; How does it feel to reach a million streams; Why YYC  and more....

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On the third episode of season 3, we meet with Conductor, Keyboardist ,founder of the One Big Jam, Chris Maric (IG:@onebigjam). 

He shares the reality of running one of the most successful local get together, the balance between family and creative endeavors, the story of One Big Jam and more....

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