Episodes

  • Episode 26 | Katori Walker

    Episode 26 | Katori Walker
    Jan 27 2022
    Katori Walker joins me from Pasadena, CA after winning the Week 31 vote to earn a spot in The Deserving Madness Tournament. We got the chance to talk about his major label experience with Capitol Records, accomplishments to be proud of, his incredible story telling ability, and much more!

    Find Katori Walker here!
    https://www.instagram.com/katoriwalker/

    Find A-Dare here!
    https://linktr.ee/adare954

    Listen to The Deserving Playlist here!
    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RayiKQMCDDVJ3ViklQIy?si=eccd0f1183514fcb
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    51 mins
  • Episode 25 | Ba$$y & Azen

    Episode 25 | Ba$$y & Azen
    Jan 27 2022
    Ba$$y & Azen join me all the way from Belgium after being placed on The Deserving Playlist with their record "Obsessed." We got the chance to talk about the music scene across the pond, the artists and producers that have influenced their sound, wine for beginners, and much more!

    Find Ba$$y here!
    https://www.instagram.com/bassy.official/

    Find A-Dare here!
    https://linktr.ee/adare954

    Listen to The Deserving playlist here!
    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RayiKQMCDDVJ3ViklQIy?si=eccd0f1183514fcb
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    41 mins
  • Episode 24 | Rama Kazi

    Episode 24 | Rama Kazi
    Nov 19 2021
    Rama Kazi is back on the pod after being placed on The Deserving Playlist once again with his record Poison, which comes from his EP called Children of the Sun. We got to talk in depth about the making of that very EP, the importance of creative control, the science behind social media addiction, and much more.

    Find Rama Kazi here!
    https://linktr.ee/ramakazi

    Find A-Dare here!
    https://linktr.ee/adare954

    Listen to The Deserving playlist here!
    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RayiKQMCDDVJ3ViklQIy?si=a4d70bfcf6c64e70
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 23 | Optiks

    Episode 23 | Optiks
    Oct 1 2021
    Optiks is a Brooklyn, NY based producer that has some impressive credits with names like Tech N9ne, Talib Kweli, Joey Cool and many more under his belt. We sat down to talk about dealing with artists' egos in the studio, his process of finding the perfect sample, his upcoming instrumental project called "Shandy", and more.

    You can find Optiks here!
    https://linktr.ee/optiks

    You can find A-Dare here!
    https://linktr.ee/adare954
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 22 | Luckey Seven

    Episode 22 | Luckey Seven
    Sep 2 2021
    Luckey Seven is from Chicago, IL and has been placed on The Deserving Playlist once in Season 2 and then again this season with the title track off of his latest project called "Ladies Love Luckey." We sat down to talk about how tribalism has gone too far, his plans to help our youth across the country, and the dark side of booking shows as an artist trying to break ground.

    You can find Luckey Seven here!
    https://www.instagram.com/luckey773/
    https://smarturl.it/m5355d

    You can find A-Dare here!
    https://linktr.ee/adare954
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    58 mins
  • Episode 21 | Memoir.

    Episode 21 | Memoir.
    Aug 17 2021
    Memoir. is a 22 year old artist residing in PA by way of New York that made his debut on The Deserving Playlist this season with his incredible record "Chef's Kiss." We sat down to talk about streetwear, how traveling is the only true way to learn about culture and history, and much more!

    You can find Memoir. here!
    https://www.instagram.com/memoirrrrrrr/
    https://fanlink.to/ChefsKiss

    You can find A-Dare here!
    https://linktr.ee/adare954

    You can listen to The Deserving Playlist here!
    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RayiKQMCDDVJ3ViklQIy?si=9cf5674709854cbc
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    45 mins
  • Episode 20 | Agapïus

    Episode 20 | Agapïus
    Aug 4 2021
    Agapïus is a 21 year old artist from New York City that has been placed on The Deserving Playlist 4 times, including twice in Season 3 with his records Sin & REMY. We sat down to talk about the inspiration behind the REMY cover art, what draws him to anime along with his favorites, and the new focus on mental health amongst athletes.

    You can find Agapïus here!
    https://www.instagram.com/yung_agapius/
    https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/agapus/remy

    You can find A-Dare here!
    https://linktr.ee/adare954

    You can listen to The Deserving Playlist here!
    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RayiKQMCDDVJ3ViklQIy?si=9cf5674709854cbc
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    38 mins
  • Episode 19 | Playboy P

    Episode 19 | Playboy P
    Jul 9 2021
    Playboy P is a dope artist out of Atlanta, GA that has been placed on The Deserving Playlist in back to back seasons with his records "Bite The Bullet" and "Can't Relate." We sat down to talk about music and fatherhood, the lulled NBA playoffs this year, and some stories from past IG photos.

    You can find Playboy P here!
    https://www.instagram.com/playboy.p/
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ITzZcn6PrDx2ebl7iXaUD?si=kIMKeeG7QSaU51C81qMA8w&dl_branch=1

    You can find A-Dare here!
    https://linktr.ee/adare954

    You can listen to The Deserving Playlist here!
    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RayiKQMCDDVJ3ViklQIy?si=9cf5674709854cbc
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    41 mins