NOT 97
By NOT 97 and The Orchard
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Episodes: 177
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NOT 97 is a home for discovering new music from talented, under-the-radar artists around the world. Biweekly episodes feature intimate conversation with rising artists from around the world, as well as exclusive in-studio live performances. Season Ten of NOT 97 will include a range of artists from Amindi, to FELIX!, Shae Universe, and more. NOT 97 is produced in partnership with The Orchard & Human Re Sources.
| Episode | Date |
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Yearning with Dende
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Eem Triplin: On his debut album, studying songwriters, evolving his sound, & more.
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Kingo Halla: Coming up in a musical family, Toronto's community, exploring new sounds, and the latest "Alchemy"
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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BADBADNOTGOOD: the secret to longevity, the art of collaboration, touring the world, Toronto, & more
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Jordan Hawkins: Coming up in the church, finding his sound, and living out his rock star dreams.
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Mavi: “Shadowbox,” the ups and downs of independence, evolving as a songwriter, giving back to the city of Charlotte, & more.
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Nana: Artist development, the influence of the West Coast, visual storytelling, and more.
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Isaia Huron: “I’ll Finish The Lyrics Later,” finding comfort in chaos, embracing human error, and putting the art first.
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Tariq Al-Sabir: being unbound by expectations, wearing many creative hats, working with Dev Hynes, & more
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Peach Tree Rascals: Navigating the industry, their viral “Mariposa” moment, keeping each other humble, and more.
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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ESTA: his debut album FRANCIS, coming up in Soulection, finding his confidence, & trusting his instincts.
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Baby Money: Coming up in Detroit, the message in the music, hitting the road, and being a father
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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LUCI: Being a multifaceted creative, pushing boundaries while staying true to her foundation, and what’s next
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Tempest: Channeling rage into fun, being a multi-creative, ego death, & her latest release The Ranch
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Xenia Manasseh: Songwriting as a form of confession, raising the ceiling for African artists, & creating space for people to feel.
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Radamiz: On intention, purpose, finding peace in the process, spreading love, and so much more.
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Yellow Days: On "Hotel Heaven," storytelling, reconnecting with himself, and exploring a new sound.
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Duckwrth: His most vulnerable album, world-building, defying preconceptions, & more.
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Chenayder: Her life-changing year, cosigns from Tyler, The Creator to Clairo, balancing music & high school, and her debut "Maybe In Another Life."
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Swavay: Staying true to himself, lessons from Metro Boomin & James Blake, building community, and his latest BILLY.
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Justin Nozuka: Growing up surrounded by music, Toronto, his process, & latest “CHLORINE."
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Benji.: Coming out of Pittsburgh, his time with Spillage Village, developing his sound, and crafting the Love Gun Trilogy.
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Kenji: On his debut project "between heaven & earth," finding his voice, and building community.
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Lekan: On intentional songwriting, surrendering to the creative process, and touring with Tems
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Buddy: On finding himself, going independent, & his latest release "Don't Forget To Breath."
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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TeaMarrr: On having fun in her cat woman era, songwriting as therapy, misogynoir, and more
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Low.bō: On Baltimore, honest songwriting, family, & embracing his own creative path
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Andre Lawrence: On Dustrial Denim, growing up in NYC, exploring new sounds, & more.
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Real Ones: Chicago's music platform on their rise, community, & who they're listening to
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Frank Leone: On his debut album FISH, finding his voice, coming up in Chicago, world building, & more.
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Seafood Sam: On redefining the sound of Long Beach, embracing the process, the importance of family, & more.
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Tunji Ige: On Philly, blurring genre, songwriting, and what's next
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Rae Khalil: On her debut CRYBABY, working with Anderson .Paak, Rhythm & Flow, intentional songwriting, and more
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Chris Patrick: On Jersey, work ethic, artist development, and building his own community.
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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MoRuf: on Jersey, coming up around legends, redefining his worth, the Tiny Mic era, & being a father
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Erick The Architect: On embracing his full potential as an artist, the impact of the Flatbush Zombies, collaborating with legends, & his passion for design
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Daisy World: On capturing the moment, the power of community, being vulnerable, & finding confidence in the process on her debut album “Toothpick”
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Kenny Mason: On building a community, being vulnerable, subverting genre, & pushing forward
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Joony: On Maryland, crafting a sound of his own, staying consistent, & being about his business.
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May 30, 2024 |
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Sadboi: On Toronto, making music for the girls, Drake's advice, & her debut debut project BARE CHAT.
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May 23, 2024 |
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Brandon Woody: On creating his own sound, Baltimore, releasing music on his own time, and more.
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May 09, 2024 |
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Neemz: On identity, intention, discipline, & world-building
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May 02, 2024 |
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SiR: On the his record "Heavy," family, growth, vulnerability, and more.
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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Amal Zenab: On being a first generation New Yorker, thoughtful songwriting, collaboration, and more.
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Shaé Universe: On family, self-love, virality, & “Love’s Letter"
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Una Mia: On her debut, training as an opera singer, learning to be vulnerable on record, and more
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Asha Imuno Interview: On Pins & Needles, Moreno Valley, & staying true to himself
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Amindi Interview: Manifestation, the DIY mindset, creating her own version of success, & more
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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FELIX! Interview: On Van Buren, Brent Faiyaz, graphic design, and more.
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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April + VISTA Interview: Collaborating with Little Dragon, DIY Mentality, & Appreciating The Moment
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Rodney Chrome Interview: Little Rock, queer representation in rap, & manifesting stardom
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Femdot. Interview: On Free Samples Vol. 2, songwriting, & Chicago
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Cisco Swank Interview: On being raised around music, finding his sound, & the debut album "More Better"
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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They Hate Change Interview: Life on the Road, Inspiration, New Music, and more
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Live from Digilogue Day ft. Kerry Blu, Cedric Brazle, Prez Harris [Part Two]
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Live from Digilogue Day ft. Nyla XO, Tymain Robbins, DZH, & Léa The Leox [Part One]
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Elmiene Interview: "Accepting the death of the life I thought I was going to have, for the birth of the one that I’m living.”
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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C.S. Armstrong Interview
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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King Isis Interview
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Pote Baby Interview: Hometown Hero
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Léa Sen Interview: How To Write Sad Songs That Make You Happy
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Aja Monet Interview: Surrealist Blues Poet, Organizer, Storyteller
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Interview: Planet Giza are Ready When You Are
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Fly Anakin & YUNGMORPHEUS Interview
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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Mamadou Interview: World Building, Storytelling, and Embracing the Process
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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Roundtable: The Art of Storytelling with Reason (9.10)
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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Wesley Joseph Interview: “We punch above our weight so we can get to a higher level, and then we do that again.”
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Roundtable: Love, Lust, & Accountability with BLK ODYSSY + Special Guest Wesley Joseph (9.9)
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Reggie Becton Interview: The Sadboy Era
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Roundtable: The Blog Era with ItsTheReal + Special Guest Reggie Becton (9.8)
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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DaVionne Interview: "This is the beginning of my true story."
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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Kei Henderson Community Check-In: "We have one of the best rosters in the business"
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Roundtable: Your Favorite Rapper's Favorite Rapper with KEY! + Special Guest DaVionne (9.7)
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Alex Vaughn Interview: Own Your Vulnerability
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Roundtable: Lolo Zouaï for Lolo by Lolo Zouaï + Special Guest Alex Vaughn (9.6)
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Fana Hues Interview: Moving With Purpose (9.5)
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May 25, 2023 |
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Sidney Madden Community Check-In: "The stories that move me most are the ones that are challenging the way things are."
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May 22, 2023 |
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Roundtable: The South (Still) Got Something To Say with Kari Faux + Special Guest Fana Hues (9.5)
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May 18, 2023 |
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Dreamcastmoe Interview: Embracing Self (9.4)
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May 11, 2023 |
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Jamz Supernova Community Check-In: "It's never been easier to get your music out there, but it's never been harder to be heard."
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May 08, 2023 |
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Roundtable: Crying In The Club with Araya + Special Guest dreamcastmoe (9.4)
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May 04, 2023 |
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Jordan Ward Interview: Moving Forward (9.3)
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Roundtable: The New Timeless Sound with Armon Sadler + special guest Jordan Ward (9.3)
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Interview: Feeling Yourself, A Conversation with Kayla Steen (9.2)
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Roundtable: International Anthems + Special Guest Kayla Steen (9.2)
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Interview: Rap's Superhero Has Arrived, A Conversation with Ben Reilly (9.1)
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Roundtable: The Season Nine Premiere with Athena Yasaman + Special Guest Ben Reilly (9.1)
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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The Only Music Discovery Podcast Returns — March 23rd, 2023
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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NOT 97 IS BACK! Season Nine drops 3/23/23
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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The Check In ft. Your Grandparents
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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RnB Will Never Die with Dylan Sinclair (8.10)
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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On The Road with Madison McFerrin (8.9)
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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The Check In ft. grouptherapy.
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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The Check In ft. Beloved Sun
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Jersey Over Everything with MoRuf (8.8)
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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The Check In ft. Quadry
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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A Beginners Guide To Web3 with Melanie McClain, Max Kulchinsky, & Heno.
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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"Good Music Travels Regardless" with Touré Ali (8.7)
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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The Check In ft. They Hate Change
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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RaShaad Shaking His A$$ with Max Kulchinsky (8.6)
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May 30, 2022 |
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The Check In ft. Willow Kayne
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May 23, 2022 |
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The Next Generation with Goldie Harris (8.5)
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May 16, 2022 |
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Around The World with Jordan Ferree (8.4)
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May 02, 2022 |
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The Check In ft. Narissha
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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The Check In ft. Marcel Allen
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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Songs for Committing Crimes with Nicky Chulo (8.3)
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Act Like Where You're From with Topaz Jones (8.2 Part Two)
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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Act Like Where You're From with Topaz Jones (8.2 Part One)
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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Restoring The Feeling with Neena Roe (8.1 Part Two)
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Restoring The Feeling with Neena Roe (8.1 Part One)
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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7.10 featuring Dominique Maldonado
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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7.9 featuring Donna C
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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7.8 Featuring Jamz Supernova
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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7.7 Featuring Brick Magazine
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Feb 21, 2021 |
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7.6 Featuring Layla Mustafa
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Feb 21, 2021 |
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7.5 Featuring Kenny Fresh of Fresh Selects
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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7.4 Featuring Al D of Move Forward Music
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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7.3 Featuring Tim Larew
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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7.2 Featuring Ivy Sole
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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7.1 Featuring Alex Sowinski
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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6.10 Featuring Tori McCue & Derrick Aroh
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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6.9 Featuring Andrew Barber, Fake Shore Drive
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May 18, 2020 |
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6.8 Featuring Sidney Madden
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May 04, 2020 |
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6.7 Featuring Kei Henderson
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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6.6 Featuring Melanie McClain
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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6.5 Featuring KittySayWord
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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6.4 Featuring Kiesh Herman
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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6.3 Featuring Sharell Jeffrey
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Feb 17, 2020 |
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6.2 Featuring The Carlyle
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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6.1 Featuring Love Mansuy
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Jan 20, 2020 |
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5.1 Featuring Nick Hakim
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Aug 19, 2019 |
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5.9 Featuring Timmhotep Aku
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Aug 05, 2019 |
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5.8 Featuring Katherine Friedland
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Jul 22, 2019 |
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5.7 Featuring Anthony Blue Jr.
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Jul 08, 2019 |
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5.6 Featuring Athena Koumis
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Jun 24, 2019 |
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5.5 Featuring Regina Cho
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Jun 10, 2019 |
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5.4 Featuring Kristin Corry
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May 27, 2019 |
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5.3 Featuring Brandon "Jinx" Jenkins
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May 13, 2019 |
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5.2 Featuring Chidi Himself
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Apr 29, 2019 |
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5.1 Featuring Brandon Payano
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Apr 15, 2019 |
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Season Four — Episode Ten (Feat. Captain Kirk Douglas)
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Feb 18, 2019 |
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Season Four — Episode Nine (Feat. "Juicy" Jackie Carrasco)
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Feb 04, 2019 |
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Season Four — Episode Eight (Feat. Vira Byramji)
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Jan 21, 2019 |
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Season Four — Episode Seven (Feat. Gabe 'Nandez)
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Jan 07, 2019 |
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Season Four — Episode Six (Feat. Nigil Mack)
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Dec 24, 2018 |
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Season Four — Episode Five (Feat. Arpan Somani)
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Dec 10, 2018 |
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Season Four — Episode Four (Feat. Yohana Zecarias)
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Nov 26, 2018 |
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Season Four — Episode Three (Feat. Jayda B)
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Nov 12, 2018 |
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Season Four — Episode Two (Feat. Mike Herard)
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Oct 29, 2018 |
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Season Four — Episode One (Feat. DUVV)
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Oct 15, 2018 |
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Season Three — Episode Eleven (Feat. Cady Drell, Genesis Garcia, Rae Witte, and Flo Kennedy)
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Aug 13, 2018 |
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Season Three — Episode Ten (Feat. Duendita)
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Jul 30, 2018 |
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Season Three — Episode Nine (Feat. Mark Kelley)
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Jul 16, 2018 |
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Season Three — Episode Eight (Feat. Michael "Zo" Gonik)
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Jul 02, 2018 |
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Season Three — Episode Seven (Feat. Lyndsey Havens)
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Jun 18, 2018 |
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Season Three — Episode Six (Feat. Genesis Garcia)
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Jun 04, 2018 |
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Season Three — Episode Five with Zach Schonfeld (feat. Paula Mejia)
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May 21, 2018 |
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Season Three — Episode Four with Cady Drell (feat. Stacey Anderson)
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May 07, 2018 |
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Season Three — Episode Three (Feat. Corey Cambridge)
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Apr 23, 2018 |
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Season Three — Episode Two (Feat. Davina O'Garro)
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Apr 09, 2018 |
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Season Three — Episode One (Feat. Ian Servantes)
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Mar 26, 2018 |
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Season Two — Episode Eleven (Featuring C.S. Armstrong's "Covers EP")
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Feb 12, 2018 |
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Season Two — Episode Ten (Feat. Novelty Daughter)
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Jan 29, 2018 |
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Season Two — Episode Nine (Feat. Pigeons & Planes)
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Jan 16, 2018 |
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Season Two — Episode Eight (Feat. Charlie Adelman)
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Jan 02, 2018 |
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Season Two — Episode Seven (Feat. Rae Witte)
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Dec 18, 2017 |
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Season Two — Episode Six (Feat. Emilee Morgan)
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Dec 04, 2017 |
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Season Two — Episode Four (Feat. Dan Solomito)
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Nov 20, 2017 |
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Season Two — Episode Three (Feat. Daniel Schultz)
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Nov 06, 2017 |
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Season Two — Episode Two (Feat. Stro Elliot)
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Oct 23, 2017 |
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Season Two — Episode One (Feat. Cady Drell)
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Oct 09, 2017 |
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Season One — Episode Six (Feat. Van Common)
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Sep 18, 2017 |
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Season One — Episode Five (feat. Flo Kennedy)
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Aug 28, 2017 |
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Season One — Episode Four (feat. Alexa Shouneyia)
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Aug 14, 2017 |
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Season One — Episode Three (feat. Zach Schonfeld)
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Jul 31, 2017 |
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Season One — Episode Two (feat. Jordan Page)
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Jul 31, 2017 |
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Season One — Episode One
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Jul 30, 2017 |