DaTakeOver Podcast

Episode 78-Dee-1

Dee-1 visits DaTakeOver for episode 78 to discuss his rap journey and fourth album and soundtrack to your lifestyle entitled Slingshot David. We learn about Dee-1’s competitive nature, and how he used failures to motivate him to work harder. He explained how his drive in competitive basketball conditioned him to push himself as a rapper.Dee-1 acknowledged influences including Lil Wayne, his grandfather, and Ms. Minnie. He was vocal on his stance of the power of words, and artists using the me...

Episode 77-Tune$

DaTakeOver links up with Tune$ for episode 77 to discuss the growth in his rap career and new project entitled The New Satchmo. Tune$ reflected on his early days of rhyming at school on recess breaks, to finding his own sound, and making music based on love. He touched on the importance of having authenticity in music, and mentioned early influencers such as Anita Baker, Teddy Pendergrass, Marvin Gaye, and No Limit’s own Mac.Tune$ addresses his stance on the mumble rap sub-genre, and says he ...

Episode 76- O.G. Blake Owens- While You Wait

DaTakeOver reconnects with O.G. Blake Owens on his legendary balcony to discuss his latest project entitled While You Wait. Blake describes the strategic release as a chess move and eludes to new music in the works. He opens up about being competitive early in his career, and how he has grown as an artist who focuses on his own brand. He also expresses admiration for his brother Will, the only rap feature on While You Wait, and the creative energy shared during the recording process.We learne...

Episode 75-Bronco

DaTakeOver sits down with EGMG's own Bronco to discuss the path into his rap career, and most recent project entitled Big Easy Way. Bronco has a variety of musical influences, including Tracey Lee, Jay Z, Notorious B.I.G., and legendary artists from New Orleans such as Soulja Slim, Mystikal, B.G., and Mac. We also learned Bronco's family has impacted him as his mother, grandmother, and siblings have inspired him as an artist with their respective talents.Bronco touches on the importance of ha...

Episode 72- O.G. Blake Owens at House of Blues, New Orleans

Episode 74- Bro.Willie Muhammad Part Two

DaTakeOver reconnects with Brother Willie Muhammad at Muhammad Mosque 46 for an enlightening discussion about knowledge of self, ownership in hip-hop, and the progress of black people. Bro. Muhammad discusses the mission of the Nation of Islam; he teaches us self-improvement is the basis of community development. We learn to truly seek answers from the past to affect our future.We learn to leverage our hip-hop platforms to lead people and inevitably discussed Jay-Z's critically acclaimed albu...

Episode 72- Bro. Willie Muhammad

Brother Willie Muhammad visits DaTakeOver for a powerful conversation about the current political climate, racial injustice, and how we must challenge the status quo for change. Bro. Muhammad explains the value in knowledge of self, and how we can evolve to be better informed. He acknowledges the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan's influence and character, and to always seek truth and what's right.Learn more on our exclusive interview.Follow Brother Willie Muhammad on IG: @truthspreader Twit...

Episode 71-J Lyric

DaTakeOver sits down with J Lyric to discuss the beginning of his rap career, growth as an artist, and the meaning of his latest project entitled Loyalty Over Love. J Lyric’s main influences were 2 Pac and Nas. He admits to writing his first songs over Pac’s beats and aimed to make timeless music.He learned promotional strategies and collaborated with NOLA’s legendary UNLV, linked with Tru Records’ C-Murder, and has collaborated with MMG’s Rick Ross. J Lyric is wrapping up his documentary, an...

Episode 70- Ze11a

DaTakeOver sits down with Ze11a to discuss his passion for music, inspirations, and latest project entitled 4What4U. His new album includes features with Mannie Fresh, Anderson .Paak, L.G. and Dee-1. Ze11a reflects on his West African and Afro-Cuban influences, and start as a percussionist at an early age. He later bought his own turntables, DJ’d at parties for friends, and joined the Flight School movement.Ze11a acknowledges his top rappers as the Notorious B.I.G., Jay Z, and Juvenile, and h...

Episode 69- Ciel Rouge

DaTakeOver sits down with Algiers own Ciel Rouge to discuss his love for music production, rapping, and embracing southern hip-hop. Rouge’s influences include Lil Wayne, Mannie Fresh, Andre 3000, Big K.R.I.T., and T-Pain. He opens up about including lessons from personal relationships in his music, and the importance of having an authentic New Orleans sound. Ciel Rouge has earned the likes of Mannie Fresh, and has collaborated with Talib Kweli while growing as an artist.Follow Ciel Rouge on I...

Episode 68- Buzy

DaTakeOver sits down with Buzy to discuss his passion and vision for music and his videos. Buzy started rhyming in high school hallways, and quickly became an underground legend on a NOLA radio segment. Known for vivid storytelling and sharing his own struggles, Buzy learned to use music as his personal outlet to the world. Listen to our exclusive episode! Follow Buzy on IG: @buzy504

Episode 67 -Quest

DaTakeOver sits down with Quest and learns about his diverse and extensive musical background, which molded him into a multi-talented artist and entertainer. Quest’s influences include his mother, and artists from a wide spectrum such as 2 Pac, the Notorious B.I.G., Mannie Fresh, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Sade, Carlos Santana, and Tito Puente. Learn more about Quests passion for poetry, his theater background, and music production, which makes him one of NOLA’s rising stars!Follow Q on IG: ...

Podcast 66 - (Sleazy Ez)

DaTakeOver sits down with Sleazy EZ and talks about the current racial climate in America, and the importance of cultural unity and self-education. Sleazy EZ is unapologetically honest about her up-bringing, and support for the LGBT community. Learn how Snoop Dogg, Sugar Free and G Slimm influenced Sleazy EZ to start rhyming, and her upcoming project.

Podcast 65 - Westley Bayas III

DaTakeOver streamed live with Wesley Bayas III to discuss the role that hip-hop plays in politics, and the current political climate of New Orleans. Bayas explained how his passion for politics began while he attended LSU and participated in protests. His excitement steered him into becoming a political influencer in New Orleans after graduating. Learn more about how to get involved and use your voice for change by listening to one of our most honest, and eye-opening episodes thus far.

Episode 64- Jarrad Mckay AKA ArtBy Jay

Jarrad sits down with DaTakeOver to discuss his passion for art and how it is influenced by the Culture. Learn about his journey from a 15-year old tattoo artist to his time as a lyricist - and the experiences that have grown him as an artist who consistently gives back to his community.

Episode 63-Kendal Banks

Rapper, writer and producer Kendal Banks sits down with DaTakeOver to discuss his strong family influences that guided his transition into the hip-hop world. Listen as Kendal Banks tells us about taking home NOLA Music awards for Best Lyricist in 2012 and 2013, his new project Motivated, and his new brand — 3M.

Episode 62-Lex Boogie

Nolaleague's award-winning Lex sits down with DaTakeOver to discuss her latest projects are impacting change around the state.

Podcast 61 - Trill Will

This episode was recorded at Case Closed Babershop with Jae Every Dae and Guest Host Jay Strick. We had manager of legendary New Orleans producer Mannie Fresh Trill Will. Will talks with the host about different current event topics in the entertainment industry to dropping gems on how to get in the music industry.

Episode 60-Mario P

DaTakeOver sits down with Mario P and learns about his early experiences that lead to his inevitable love for stand-up comedy. Influenced by Martin Lawrence, Eddie Murphy, Bernie Mac, and Cedric the Entertainer, Mario P chose a fitting profession to share his experiences and make his peers laugh. From school, to the corners, Mario P has always been a comedy goon. Learn more about his story in our exclusive episode.

Episode 59- AK DA Protege

DaTakeOver releases on of the most authentic shows yet. We discussed everything from AK’s early days growing up in New Orleans, to starting his mackin’ aka rapping game in junior high school. His skills sharpened when he started college and formed the SMS crew, then dropped his first solo mixtape entitled Runway Fly. See more at DaTakeOver.com!

Episode 58- Jae Every Dae & Thedo

what happens when your guest doesn't show? You get Jae and Thedo building in the building and having fun!

Episode 57- Hafree

DaTakeOver sits down with HaFree to discuss his trap rap style. And the energy he brings when he performing and building with other hot in upping coming artists.

Episode 56- Dee Day

DaTakeOver sits down with DeeDay to discuss his love for music and his transition from battle-rapping to writing bars. DeeDay opens up about losing his best friend and manager, Stana. He also discusses working with Kevin Gates and relationship with Kidd Kidd which resulted in a full joint project entitled Bluemoon.

Podcast 55 - RhymeFest

What happens when Grammy Award-winning songwriter, rapper and political activist Rhymefest makes a surprise visit to the DaTakeOver studio? You record one of the most epic impromptu interviews of all times. DaTakeOver sat down with Rhymefest to discuss music, politics and his love for New Orleans.

Episode 54 -Todd Juluke

DaTakeOver sits down with a Todd Juluke as he opens up about his life. Todd discusses the obstacles of being a son, brother, and father and most importantly turning his life around. Tune in to learn about his journey from drug dealing to drug abuse, and recently earning his Masters Degree.

Episode53 - Ren Gettz

Listen as Ren Gettz discusses how his career sprung up from battle rap to later learning that writing bars and hooks is the essence of hiphop. His storytelling and style reminds us of the late Notorious B.I.G.  Check out his latest EP Cold Summer, and watch out for the future of his career.

Episode 52- C.I.T.Y. Chronicles

DaTakeOver sits down with C.I.T.Y. Chronicles. In this Episode DaTakeOver acknowledge another NOLA Underground Artist making noise from New Orleans to Houston back to New Orleans. C.I.T.Y. Chronicles catalog is only getting better with a Joint with, New York's Savior, Dave East and hitting the scene in Houston meeting Producer Tony Dark. Tune in as C.I.T.Y. talks about his musical up bringing, influences in the rap game, what's next for C.I.T.Y. and M.A.Q. takes C.I.T.Y. Chronicles to Rap Boo...

Podcast 51 - Double G

DaTakeOver sits down with Double G. With dropping Just Uptown Vol.1 + 2, Double G has the streets talking. Double G gets in depth about Just Uptown, is Health Conditions, EGMG LIfestyle, and what started him rapping. Tune in as Double G spits some heat in #After4BarsGoIn

Episode 50-Rei The Imperial

DaTakeOver connects with Rei the Imperial for an exclusive Conversation. Rei discusses growing up in New Orleans, and rapping for Mystikal at an early age. Rei also opens up about influences like Kanye West and Manny Fresh.#WorstRapperAliveMixTap

Podcast49 - The Soul Rebels

DaTakeOver sits down with The Soul Rebels. Well, maybe not all members but with Erion Williams, Saxophone Player. Due to scheduling, Erion was able to bless us with his presence to give DaTakeOver an insight of The Soul Rebels Band. In this Episode, Soul Rebel member, Erion talks on how The Soul Rebels got the name The Soul Rebels, the History of how The Soul Rebels started, Traveling, and Brass Band Culture. Tune in as you will find out about Soul Rebels members plus all of the Artist The So...

Podcast48 - Shaogrove

DaTakeOver sits down with ShaoGrove. Got Weed? In this Episode ShaoGrove gives DaTakeOver a lesson on Marijuana, lol. Besides the Marijuana talk, ShaoGrove is one the most underrated groups in New Orleans. With their latest EP 1UP, they show you the growth in their music. Don't sleep on them as ShaoGrove has bars for days, you can check them out in #After4BarsGoIn Tune In!

Episode 47 - Bartholomew Boyz

DaTakeOver sits down with the Bartholomew Boyz, TrapHouse Edition. In this episode you get three generation of hit makers. From Father/Grandfather, Dave Bartholomew, to Son/Father Don Bartholomew, and Sons Supa Dezzy, YC, and Trakka Beats. Listen as Don Bartholomew talks about how he started, fathers influence, and passing down "the game" to his sons. Supa Dezzy and Trakka Beats creating their own sound and taking their music to the next level. Tune In as you enter the TrapHouse!

Episode 46- Polo

DaTakeOver sits down with Polo the Photographer. If a picture is worth a thousand words, Polo has a lot to say. Since the late 80's early 90's, the Uptown Native has shot some of the most iconic images in NOLA Hip Hop and Culture. Tune In as Polo talks about his start, Cash Money, the culture of New Orleans and more.

Episode 45- Brother Roosevelt Muhammad

DaTakeOver sits with Brother Roosevelt Muhhamad. Brother Muhammad opens up about his life, on him meeting Minister Louis Farrakhan, Hustling, and most important Teaching the Youth! This Episode is one of the best by far. Tune In!

Episode 44- Axiom Artist Collective

DaTakeOver sits down with the Axiom Artist Collective, which consist of Ceaux Young, 3hree, Bryan Brown, and Jessica aka J Hands, the curators of Art Madness. Tune in as the Axiom Collective talk about their Style, Experience's, and most important The Culture of ART. Mark your calendars "Art Madness Art Fedtival" will be March 18, 2017 at the Joan Mitchell Center 2275 Bayou Rd New Orleans LA 70119Trust me, you do not want to miss this experience. #NOLA #ART Culture

Episode 43-Thedo & MAQ

We Live Baby! After a long two weeks of Partying, Parading, and enjoying the NOLA Culture, MAQ & THEDO are back! In this Episode DaTakeOver just wanted to reconnect with its fans on the past two weeks with All Star + Mardi Gras being in New Orleans. Tune In as DaTakeOver is back!

Episode 42- Cypha and KingIKeem

DaTakeOver Podcast sits with Cypha + KingIKeem of O.T.B. In this Episode MAQ & THEDO felt like it's time to break Raw Talent! Cypha being the front runner of O.T.B. talks about who inspired him to rap, why he started producing his own records, to putting out 6 albums, and just being ahead of his time. KingIKeem is not that far behind, with the voice of Gods Son, trust me KingIKeem is ready. DaTakeOver represents all forms of Hip Hop and this is Hip Hop at its finest. Make sure to check out Cy...

Episode 41- Don Flamingo

DaTakeOver sits with the Newest member of ROCNation, Don Flamingo. Flamingo was one of the first artist to bless DaTakeOver and to see his progress from than is great, especially for New Orleans. Tune in as he introduces EGMG to the world. #EGMGTakeOver #After4BarzGoIn

Episode 40- J-Dawg

DaTakeOver sits down with the Legendary OG, J-Dawg of Black Menace. OG J-Dawg didn't cut any corners in this Episode, from Black Menace doing Gong Shows Big Boy Records, to his influences, plus more!

Episode 39- Raj Smoove

DaTakeOver sits down with " The Greatest DJ In The World" Raj Smoove. In this Episode Raj Smoove talks about where it started for him, the Art of Dj'ing, & staying relevant in the game. Tune In as Raj talks about his SQAD Days as well!

Episode 38- Fiend

DaTakeOver is back with another Dope Session with none other than Fiend, International Jones. In this Session Fiend takes us to Hollygrove to Harlem. From growing up down the street where Bounce was created to Rap Battling in Brooklyn. This Session is one you don't want to miss. Tune In as Mr. Whomp Whomp brings us through his journey.

Episode 37- RSN

This week DaTakeOver sits with CEO of RSN Entertainment, CD at the Historical Peaches Records. DaTakeOver talks to CD about the start of RSN, the making of RSN Album 1 & 2, bringing Artist together, his love for sports, plus much more. Tune in as CD brings RSN out to Spit Bars on #After4BarzGoIn!

Episode 36-DaTakeOver Family

No Guests! It's just DaTakeOver Family. To wrap up 2016, DaTakeOver just wants to reflect on 2016, who's behind the scenes, hottest freestyle , plus more! Tune In! Happy New Year from DaTakeOver!

Episode 35 - Dinero

DaTakeOver sits with Dinero of Da Goonz. Da Goonz are two kids out that Nickel with rap dreams. It couldn't be done without Muscle. That's where Dinero comes in. Dinero talks about where it started for him, learning the process, marketing , stepping back and taking big Bro/manager roll, and holding down Da Goonz as Bonka is going through a minor setback. Tune in as you will learn a lot about this guy, Dinero. "I Always Knew" is out now! #FreeBonka

Episode 34 - Kourtney Heart

DaTakeOver sits down with the Beautiful, Lovely, so Talented Kourtney Heart. In this special sit down with K.Heart, Kourtney talks about her new Single "NUMB" which can be purchased on iTunes, where it all started for her, recording process, K.Heart Beats, being a role model and taking a break from music and finding the passion for music again. Tune In as K.Heart goes in on #After4BarzGoIn with DaTakeOver.

Episode 33 - KLC

DaTakeOver Presents Sessions with KLC The Drum Major. KLC the legendary producer talks about where it all started for him, Beats By The Pound, Dj'n in the projects, his first start with No Limit Records, and much more. Tune in as KL brings you through his life and times of No Limit Records as a producer.

Episode 32 - E.F. Cuttin

DaTakeOver sits down with the OG Dj EF Cuttin. In this Episode EF talks on becoming a member of Pschoward, getting G hooked up with Spitta, being a BackPacker, and working with one of New Orleans favorite, MAC!! Tune in as they have Gems all through this joint.

Episode 31 - Don-P (Donnie Houston & Hot Peeze)

DaTakeOver sits down with Don-P. Don-P is a collab between Super Producer Donnie Houston and Rising Star Hot Peez. Donnie being from H Town and Hot Peez being from New Orleans, it is interesting to know how they met. Listen Up as Don-P takes you in there world. #Lagniappe out now.

Episode 30 - Mannie Fresh

DaTakeOver Presents Sessions with the Legendary DJ/Producer Mannie Fresh. Listen to this amazing episode as Fresh drops gems and takes us on his journey from Dj'ing in his neighborhood, to Cash Money Records, to working with Kanye West, and more. Tune in as you don't want to miss this one. Fresh also played us some records, could it be C5?

Episode 29 - Fee Banks

DaTakeOver sits down with Fee Banks. Fee is known to be Wayne's right hand man, family. Fee talks about SQAD Days, his passion for Automotive's, Fee working with Kevin Gates, to running his own Management Company, Good Money Global. Tune In!