The Essentials: Recent Episodes
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The Essentials: What's Your Story? Let's start from the beginning, with your hosts GroovyLiz, SkywalkerMike, and Cali Ally. Email for info: theessentials@homegrownradio.net
w/ Waju + Heartbeats Shoutout + Juicebox Vol.1 + Rap Superhero + Misc. Collaborative Efforts by The Essentials
In our very first Essentials Experience we had Brain Orchestra sit down with us & also provide an intimate beat set at Play Nice.
Holland stopped by & we had a fun time conversating! Episode recorded in the Infinity Room Galley during our Summer Sensation Collab w/ @funky_gallery
Cam Archer speaks on his latest drop 'Inside Voices', The process that came along with it, future music collabs coming soon, and The Midnight Run Podcast
Honor Flow Productions
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Dare House
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Wade08
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Iman Europe
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Jansport J
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Hugh Augustine
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John Givez
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Konami Homi + A.cain
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Amavida
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Noa James
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Viktorya
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Tone Oliver
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Bless Escro
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The Experience
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Jeff Jackson
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Kent Money
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Jazmen Safina
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Moni Mendoza
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Richard Wright
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Elijah Banx
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Mazhe
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Dreaded Cas
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DJ/Photographer Essnse came by the station to talk about his HWM (herewith me.co) platform, Creative Processes, Complexcon, N.E.R.D, & provides a chill live set.
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Producer Aye Brooke came through to talk about his production process, why he decided to start engineering, who he's working with & more.
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Producer/Engineer Oh Gosh Letous drops by The Essentials HQ and talk about his musical background, his collabs with other musicians, and his own future endeavors. Oh Gosh also provides us with an insane live set. Take a listen above.
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Following the release of her #Rebirth album, Maya Huyana dropped by to talk about herself and the album process of Rebirth, Hip-Hop Squares, and performs an impromptu freestyle.
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Maya Huyana
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1st lady of the IE staple, BrickToYaFace, came through to converse about her start in the music industry. Lesa J shared a couple gems for artists and delved into her personal growth.
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Inland Empire native, Cam Archer makes a pit stop to discuss his latest release, #SpiritGunner. The "bar gawd" details the process of his album, connections to anime, and embedded messages. Take a listen, above.
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Throwback to when we interviewed our very own DJ, SkywalkerMike! He stopped by The Essentials HQ to talk about his start in music and where he wants to take his journey.
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The Essentials Lifestyle: Clothing & lifestyle brand Norwood Chapters stopped by to discuss the build up and come up of the brand, what's next, and we delve into the people behind the creative process. Press play above!
Norwood Chapters
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Producer Wolf Chemist make a pit stop at The Essentials HQ to elaborate on his creative endeavors. Chemist spoke on his upcoming #iso project, his love for sound, and even hit a live set. Take a listen above.
Wolf Chemist
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The Homegirl Monie stopped by to discuss her early start as a singer and lyricist, hip-hop influences, and her upcoming #TheCalixy EP. Press play above!
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Jonnie Bars stopped by to elaborate on his early start in music before rap, creative friends, and details regarding his project #TheAmericanDream.
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Following the release of her #JoyRide album, Vel The Wonder dropped in to give us an "insight" look into the process of making the album, new music, and performs a couple tracks live.
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Vel The Wonder
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With DIY Festival around the corner, The Essentials team had some of the performing artists come through to talk a little about their music, what they look forward to, and more!
Producer DK The Punisher came by The Essentials to share details on his production process, musical start, and what new music is on the way. Press play above.
The Essentials Radio team sat down with Loc Grown in-house producer/DJ, 4th Beats. Listen to GroovyLiz and Cali Ally send off 4th to his next endeavor with an in-depth and fun conversation.