Real Ones: A Project FILO Podcast
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Fresh off a 2021 Chicago Reader nomination for Best Music Podcast, Real Ones brings you carefully curated conversations with rising artists from the 312 and beyond. Host Ben Moskow moderates long-form talks with the musicians making noise in the underground who just might be household names in a few years. Brought to you by Project FILO. Logos by Zack Zagula.
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Vayda on Touring with Veeze, Trolling, A Cosign From Doechii, Telemarketing and More | Real Ones Show
December 09, 2023 16:00 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBEntertaining Atlanta rapper Vayda recently stopped in Chicago while opening for Veeze on his "Ganger" tour. We caught up with her outside the venue to talk about her whirlwind 2023, that time when Doechii commented on one of her TikToks, the realest song she's ever made, paranoia and more. Click HERE to listen to Vayda's new album 'Forrest Gump' Keep Up with Real Ones Website | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube Keep Up with Vayda Instagram | Twitter | TikTok
ThoughtPoet Reflects on Years of Documenting Chicago Music
February 05, 2023 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBWe sat down with writer, A&R, photojournalist and activist Isiah Veney, aka Thought Poet. for an insightful conversation about the state of Chicago music, why he's stuck around in the city this long, learning to "positively take up space," his criteria for working with artists, and more. KEEP UP WITH THOUGHT POET: http://instagram.com/thoughtpoet77 https://twitter.com/thought_poet77 https://linktr.ee/ThoughtPoetsOpinion KEEP UP WITH REAL ONES: http://twitter.com/realonesshow http://instagr...
Ebony Loren’s Last Days in Chicago
December 31, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBTen days before she took off for sunny Los Angeles, we sat down with singer-songwriter Ebony Loren about her favorite memories of living in Chicago, being a voice major during online school, languages she wants to learn and more. KEEP UP WITH EBONY LOREN: https://twitter.com/ebonylorenmusic http://instagram.com/ebonyloren http://tiktok.com/@ebonylorenmusic KEEP UP WITH REAL ONES: http://twitter.com/realonesshow http://instagram.com/realonesshow http://tiktok.com/@realonesshow Host/Editor...
How an ACL Tear Helped Danny Schiller Sell Out a Hometown Show
November 11, 2022 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBRight before the release of his EP 'Hasta La Dorada' we caught up with LA-based, Chicago-raised Latin indie artist Danny Schiller to chat about how the project came together, his past as a soccer player, who he would most want to tour with, his philosophy when it comes to making music and much more. KEEP UP WITH DANNY: TWITTER | INSTA | TIKTOK KEEP UP WITH REAL ONES: TWITTER | INSTA | TIKTOK Host: Ben Moskow Guest: Danny Schiller Producer: Michael Magitman Audio editor: Michael "Farley" M...
SAIAH Prepares to Leave Arizona
October 12, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBRising pop-punk musician SAIAH joins Ben on Season 2, Episode 10 of Real Ones, recorded right before the release of their single "radio.fm." Topics include how they were first drawn to punk rock music, recording "Cheater" with Tom The Mail Man, touring with RIZ LA VIE & Guardin, getting booked for their first festival opening for Beach Fossils, preparing to move to Los Angeles and much more. Support SAIAH INSTAGRAM: | TWITTER: Support Real Ones LINKTREE | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | TIKTOK Sup...
BLK ODYSSY: When Meaningful Art Wins
August 05, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBThis convo with Juwan Elcock of BLK ODYSSY happened back in January. He's since opened for Cordae on a US tour, dropped the deluxe version of debut album BLK VINTAGE featuring Baby Rose, Mereba & Benny the Butcher, and announced his first-ever headlining tour. Things are going up. Keep up with the latest BLK ODYSSY news here / the BLK REVOLUTION TOUR COMES TO CHICAGO AUGUST 27 at SLEEPING VILLAGE. TIX here / AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE FIRST EVER REAL ONES CURATED SHOW AUGUST 20. LIVE PERF...
Your Stepdad Is Playing Chess, Not Checkers
May 26, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWe get the chance to sit down with Your Stepdad about his strong month of April, how he's built buzz on TikTok, why every huge underground rapper is so young, and much more. Keep up with Stepdad: Instagram @deflynotdoowop TikTok @yoursteppops NEW PLAYLIST additions (courtesy of CXR's Collin Donovan): Kendrick Lamar - Mother I Sober Dende - Round Trip to Atlanta Noah - Revelations Kehlani - Little Story Mack Keane, ESTA - Never Enough SUPPORT: Obviously, the U.S. has a horrendous problem ...
Nina with the Tech
April 28, 2022 18:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBBen sits with Chicago's Nina Tech to talk about their latest single/video combo "Love Show," influences from the 80s, favorite places in Chicago, the foundations of drill and more! Keep up with Nina: Instagram @ninatechxx Twitter & TikTok @ninawthetech NEW PLAYLIST additions: Sports Boyfriend - Crying in July grouptherapy. - Pink Papers Groupthink - Guilty Pleasure Pink Siifu, Valee - Griptape'!! BoofPaxkMooky, GRIMM Doza, - You & Me SUPPORT: Chicago Show Cal is helping you make your Chi...
You Are Cordially Invited to the Worry Club
March 22, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBIn an interview conducted last December, Ben chats with Chicago-area musician Worry Club about why he prefers working on music alone. how a ridiculous TikTok idea almost turned into a record deal and more. Since our convo, the Club has collaborated with lead singer Chase Walsh's favorite band The Maine, went to SXSW as an official artist and played a show in Norman, Oklahoma of all places. Follow Worry Club: IG, Twitter, TikTok @worryclub NEW PLAYLIST additions: Pass the Water - Raé Lun...
No One Can Say femdot. Can't Rap
March 08, 2022 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBSPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS Ben is joined by guest interviewer Brandon Washington to speak with prolific Chicago MC and creative femdot. about his biggest accomplishment, his first experiences rapping over 20 years ago, his love for J Dilla and more. Follow femdot: IG & Twitter @femdotdotcom Keep up with Delacreme Scholars: Twitter @DelaScholars, IG: @delacremescholars NEW PLAYLIST additions Omni ! - WILLIE Che Noir, 7xvethegenius, Armani Caesar - Ladies Brunch Cashus King - SKUNK! TheLoveo...
KAI, Senite & Menace4Hire: The Upcoming is Now
February 20, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBSPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS Ben interviews three of Chicago's most exciting young talents: Senite, an R&B singer and poet who's already been making waves in the city; KAI, a neo-soul rapper with his own poetry club; and Menace4Hire, a rapper, poet and fashion designer. The three became fast friends and all worked together on KAI's EP Steve's Demo. Listen to find out how they met, how KAI convinced Senite to record in his car, the meaning behind the name "Menace4Hire" and more. Follow Senite: ...
YGTUT Has A Busy Year Ahead
February 07, 2022 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBSPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS Ben interviews Chattanooga rapper, YGTUT, where he explained how he knows Biggie Smalls' son, revealing more of his true self on his upcoming project, touring & working with Isaiah Rashad, and more. Follow YGTUT on Instagram @tuthouse & Twitter @YGTUT NEW PLAYLIST additions: Sunny Days - Sir Trevor James, Kira Janel MONOLITH - Masongo Ogora, woolmangrundy Location Scout - Stiggy James PLUS FLOW - BACKSEAT [S}MILES, Silky Southern Juice - Jiles SUPPORT: IMA...
Semiratruth Makes Her Thesis Statement
January 24, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBSPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS Chicago-based rapper, singer and producer Semiratruth stops by the studio to discuss the meanings behind a few tracks on her most recent project I Got Bandz For the Moonlandin', how New York has helped shape her sound, the shortcomings of streaming services and more. Follow Semira on Instagram and Twitter: @semiratruth NEW PLAYLIST additions courtesy of Reina Danzy of From Chicago to the World Get 'Em High - Ye, Common, Talib Kweli Steamer - Brian Fresco, Chance...
Semiratruth Makes A Thesis Statement
January 24, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBSPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS Chicago-based rapper, singer and producer Semiratruth stops by the studio to discuss the meanings behind a few tracks on their most recent project I Got Bandz For the Moonlandin', how New York has helped shape their sound, the shortcomings of streaming services and more. Follow Semira on Instagram and Twitter: @semiratruth NEW PLAYLIST additions courtesy of Reina Danzy of From Chicago to the World Get 'Em High - Ye, Common, Talib Kweli Steamer - Brian Fresco, Ch...
Mamadou Finds His Voice as a Storyteller
January 10, 2022 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBSPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS Rising Harlem-based musician and poet Mamadou. discusses the metaphors on his debut project To Stitch A Rose, his unique process for finding creative inspiration, who he's been listening to lately and more. Follow Mamadou. on Instagram and Twitter: @mamadouofficiall NEW PLAYLIST additions: SENSE OF URGENCY - 4200Kory Collar - Worry Club All Gas, No Brakes - WADE08 BOOSMOBIL - Timothy Bright "angel" - WASTEDJU, Blake Saint David SUPPORT: Coffee Hip Hop and ...
SEASON 2 TRAILER - 2REAL
December 31, 2021 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBGET READY FOR SEASON 2 OF THE REAL ONES PODCAST. 12 EPISODES. 2 PER MONTH FROM JANUARY-JUNE 2022. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US FOR SEASON 1 Catch up on everything from S1 here at our Linktree. song: What I Want- Qari, greenSLLIME Support the show
SEASON 1 FINALE - SONNY Flips the Switch
December 18, 2021 01:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBSPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS After our first interview was lost to a faulty hard drive, it was great to sit down again with rising Chicago rapper SONNY. We chat about how he capitalized off of the success of hit song ”KILL BILL,” his relationship to Chicago, how some of his recent music videos came together and more. Follow SONNY on Instagram and Twitter: @hatesonny NEW PLAYLIST additions: GHOST - Devin Burgess Indecisive (ft. Hadji Gaviota) - Ben Beal, Elijah Who HELLUTALMBOUT - Rizz C...
Hatesonny Flips the Switch
December 18, 2021 01:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBSPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS After our first interview was lost to a faulty hard drive, it was great to sit down again with rising Chicago rapper Hatesonny. We chat about how he capitalized off of the success of hit song ”KILL BILL,” his relationship to Chicago, how some of his recent music videos came together and more. Follow Sonny on Instagram and Twitter: @hatesonny NEW PLAYLIST additions: GHOST - Devin Burgess Indecisive (ft. Hadji Gaviota) - Ben Beal, Elijah Who HELLUTALMBOUT - Ri...
SEASON 1 FINALE - Hatesonny Flips the Switch
December 18, 2021 01:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBSPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS After our first interview was lost to a faulty hard drive, it was great to sit down again with rising Chicago rapper Hatesonny. We chat about how he capitalized off of the success of hit song ”KILL BILL,” his relationship to Chicago, how some of his recent music videos came together and more. Follow Sonny on Instagram and Twitter: @hatesonny NEW PLAYLIST additions: GHOST - Devin Burgess Indecisive (ft. Hadji Gaviota) - Ben Beal, Elijah Who HELLUTALMBOUT - Ri...
WebsterX is Realizing His Purpose More and More
November 10, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBSPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS I finally got a chance to catch up with prolific MC and activist WebsterX, born and raised in Milwaukee. We chat about why he held off on dropping his new project "1 of 1," how bikes helped him get through quarantine, why he prefers to run with a small circle and much more. Follow WebsterX on Instagram and Twitter and buy "1 of 1." NEW PLAYLIST additions: Smile (Morgan's Song) - Supergroup, Stay - Brian Brown, Lul Lion, Solstice - A.N.I., Ausar, 73 DEGREES -...
What Is This, a Crossover Episode? (with The Ghetto Flower)
October 21, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBFounder of The Ghetto Flower Michael Tayo stops by SoundSpace Studios to discuss the skills that helped him create TGF, how the platform has expanded since its inception in 2017, the branding strategy and more. SEASON 1 PLAYLIST additions: AFV - TC Superstar, Zero to 60 - Aaron Stephens, The Lesson - Mélat, GHOST RIDE - BLK ODYSSY, Black Girl Payday - Riders Against the Storm SUPPORT: Austin Cinemaker Space is providing affordable studio time and ample resources to Austin creatives and Bla...
Hanging with heartgaze
October 03, 2021 18:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBChicago-area artist heartgaze stops by SoundSpace to discuss transitioning from making English songs to adding Spanish, how it felt to play the final show at the Aux, collaborating with Elijah Who and much more! SUPPORT: Jane's Due Process is helping Texans get access to birth control and abortions and Chicago-based travelling cypher group Voices of Prophecy needs to replace their stolen equipment! Cashapp VoP here & donate on venmo @VofP1. More details in our GOOD WORK document. Theme mu...
Hanging with heartgaze
October 03, 2021 18:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBChicago-area artist heartgaze stops by SoundSpace to discuss transitioning from making English songs to adding Spanish, how it felt to play the final show at the Aux, collaborating with Elijah Who and much more! SUPPORT: Jane's Due Process is helping Texans get access to birth control and abortions and Chicago-based travelling cypher group Voices of Prophecy needs to replace their stolen equipment! Cashapp VoP here & donate on venmo @VofP1. More details in our GOOD WORK document. Theme mu...
Evan Dawkins is Ready to Make His Name in Chicago
September 25, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBChicago-area producer Evan Dawkins stops by the studio to chat about his latest single "By Your Side," rapping on stage with GoldLink at Lollapalooza, the importance of Discord and much more! Evan is also our guest playlist curator for this episode. Playlist selections are here CALLING ALL EMERGING ARTISTS: Get a show under your belt ASAP at the Lumber Studios Gallery series. Have an idea for a show bill? The Golden Dagger will help you put it on. Reach out to [email protected] to mak...
L.O.V.E Culture Puts the Team First
September 02, 2021 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBBen talks with hip-hop collective L.O.V.E Culture of Duval County, Florida over Zoom about the hometown homages of their most recent album 1827 N Pearl, the different sides of the Jacksonville music scene and how they complement each other in the collective. Che Forreign, the lone female MC of the group, was unable to attend. Make sure to send some money over to Forever Calcasieu and Imagine Water Works for Hurricane Ida disaster relief. Click here for causes and songs mentioned in this epi...
Catching Up with NombreKari
August 29, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBBen chats with Chicago artist/creative NombreKari to chat about his debut mixtape "Children Play with Fire," updates on Fourtune House, playing a seated & distanced show at Thalia Hall and more! Make sure to send some money over to BlckRising & Pull Up the City for their community garden project in West Garfield as well as the GoFundMe for SqueakPIVOT's funeral expenses. Click here for causes and songs mentioned in this episode. Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Cover art: MC Blue Matter. Spon...
Catching Up with nombreKARI
August 29, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBBen chats with Chicago artist/creative nombreKARI to chat about his debut mixtape "Children Play with Fire," updates on Fourtune House, playing a seated & distanced show at Thalia Hall and more! Make sure to send some money over to BlckRising & Pull Up the City for their community garden project in West Garfield as well as the GoFundMe for SqueakPIVOT's funeral expenses. Click here for causes and songs mentioned in this episode. Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Cover art: MC Blue Matter. Spon...
Alex Banin Just Wants to Create With Friends
August 22, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIn the first full-length episode recorded at Real Ones' new home at SoundSpace Studios, Ben sits down with Chicago singer Alex Banin to chat about her new EP "Did I Imagine?," convincing her parents to take her music career seriously, what makes for successful outreach over DMs and more! Make sure to grab your tickets for Girls Night Out v.2 at KNVS HQ and check out these resources to free Mohawk Johnson. Click here for events/causes and songs mentioned in this episode. Theme music by Eva...
vzn Makes His Media Debut
August 08, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBBen sits down with prodxVZN at Classick Studios to discuss working alongside Monte Booker, his passion for corridos, saying good riddance to his job at O'Hare and more. Make sure to tap in with Delacreme Scholars and go to Sterling Hayes' show to see some local underground legends! Click here for events/causes and songs mentioned in this episode. Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Sponsored by Project FILO. SEASON 1 PLAYLIST: SEASON 1 GOOD WORK: Support the show
Previewing WICKER PARK FEST with Ric Wilson
July 23, 2021 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBBen sits down with Wicker Park Fest headliner Ric Wilson for a brief chat about what to expect for his performance, what drew him to making bold fashion choices and his first-ever job at WPF. Watch all the way to the end for a surprise. Visit linktr.ee/wickerparkfest for more details! Support the show (https://www.cash.app/bmoskow)
Previewing Wicker Park Fest with Ric Wilson
July 23, 2021 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB--SPECIAL PROMO EPISODE-- Ben sits down with Wicker Park Fest headliner Ric Wilson for a brief chat about what to expect for his performance, what drew him to making bold fashion choices and his first-ever job at WPF. Listen all the way to the end for a surprise. Visit the WPF Linktree for more details! Support the show
Previewing Wicker Park Fest with THEGR8THINKAZ
July 22, 2021 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB--SPECIAL PROMO EPISODE-- Ben is joined by TheGr8Thinkaz to preview the 17th Annual Wicker Park Fest. Happening July 23-25 in the heart of Wicker. $10 suggested donation at the door for entry. Visit their Linktree for more details! Support the show
Bruiser Wolf: From Landscaper to Hitmaker
July 18, 2021 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBOn this Instagram Live recorded on Mothers' Day, Detroit MC Bruiser Wolf stops by Real Ones to discuss his tumultuous relationship with his mom, connecting with Danny Brown and Bruiser Brigade and his debut project Dope Game $tupid. Make sure to donate/volunteer with Feed Durham NC and attend Wicker Park Fest. All resources from the show are at our Linktree. Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Sponsored by Project FILO. SEASON 1 PLAYLIST: SEASON 1 GOOD WORK: Support the show
Dolly Ave Shoots Her Shot
July 12, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBBen chats with LA-based singer/photographer Dolly Ave about her recent project "Sleep," how her collaboration with Tim Atlas came together, how being a photographer prepared her for fame and more! Make sure to check out the New Era Young Lords Chicago chapter and the Abolitionist Library Association. All resources from the show are at our Linktree. Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Sponsored by Project FILO. SEASON 1 PLAYLIST: SEASON 1 GOOD WORK: Support the show
Dave Coresh is All About Access
June 30, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBBen and Los Angeles musician and entertainer Dave Coresh discuss his role as a pioneer of punk rap, the importance of Classick Studios in his come-up, how his two front teeth got knocked out, and much more! Linktr.ee/realonespod for all the resources mentioned in the show. Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Sponsored by Project FILO. SEASON 1 PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6hxLivvAyOiLV2XkAe2EXp?si=Hu7Ff4nzQmCvhjtH1l_03w&dl_branch=1 SEASON 1 GOOD WORK: https://docs.google.com/docume...
The Industry Isn't Going to Like Reaux Marquez
June 19, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBBen goes on Instagram Live with Nashville rapper Reaux Marquez and chats about his latest album "NO ROADS," the gentrification of his hometown, what steps he has to take to get a larger following, and more! S1 Playlist HERE: Good work archive HERE: Follow Real Ones on Instagram & Twitter @RealOnesPod and check out our Linktree for all the songs and good work mentioned in this episode! Support the show
DejaVilla Lives Outside of Genre
May 29, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBBen talks over Zoom with reggae-EDM fusion duo DejaVilla about working remotely while living on different continents, the meaning behind some of their most popular songs, and their musical connections around the globe. S1 Playlist HERE: Good work archive HERE: Follow Real Ones on Instagram & Twitter @RealOnesPod and check out our Linktree for all the songs and good work mentioned in this episode! Support the show
AKTHESAVIOR Doesn't Even Listen to Rap Anymore
April 29, 2021 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBBen chats with AK of the Underachievers about his most recent project "Almost Home," the intersection of hip-hop and anime, the pros and cons of going independent, and much more! Follow Real Ones on Instagram & Twitter @RealOnesPod and check out our Linktree for all the songs and good work mentioned in this episode! Support the show
Ruti Thinks We All Just Need to Talk
April 13, 2021 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBBen talks with London's Ruti Olajugbagbe about her newest EP "All at Once," the importance of children's mental health, her experience being signed to Polydor Records after winning Series 7 of The Voice UK and much more! Organizations to support include Northwestern Students Organizing for Labor Rights (SOLR) and Celebrate Argyle. Info on these and our weekly playlist can be found here FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: @RealOnesPod on Twitter & Instagram. Support the show
Sagar Calls in All the Favors
March 29, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBBen chats with Sagar Vasishtha, director, writer, and producer of new animatic Rapscallions, about his producer alter ego Bumsweat, converting his rapper friends into voice actors, and much more! // Check out our Linktree for the action items and songs listed in this episode. // FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS | Twitter and Instagram. Support the show
SheGo Turbo On 2 Hours of Sleep
March 11, 2021 01:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBBen chats with Chicago-raised rapper SheGo Turbo about the differences between her first two projects, the power of manifestation, and how she deals with the haters. Check out our Linktree for information on our playlist and good work mentioned in this episode! Support the show
Willie the Kid and the Almighty Dollar
February 19, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBBen chops it up with Grand Rapids rapper and entrepreneur Willie the Kid about his role in advancing the city, Gangsta Grillz studio sessions with DJ Drama and much more! Check out our Linktree for playlist updates and causes to support! Support the show
Ausar is Buzzing
January 15, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIn the first episode of 2021, Ausar discusses the rollout of his new EP "Flight of the Honeybee," his time as a college RA, and how he became a protege of Wyclef Jean. Go to our Linktree for updates to the Season 1 playlist and info on causes mentioned in this episode! Support the show
Unusual Demont and the "Stepping Stone Single"
December 13, 2020 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBUp-and-coming Madison, WI artist Unusual Demont tells Ben how he knew his debut single "Amber" would be a hit, how his artistry has evolved since his earlier work and makes the case for the best chocolate bar. All of the details from today's episode can be found here at our Linktree! Support the show
Rich Jones: Making the Revolution Irresistible
December 01, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBLINKTREE to find the songs and causes mentioned in this episode // Real Ones is back! Ben catches up with Chicago rapper/singer Rich Jones about his latest project How Do You Sleep At Night? which is available now exclusively on Bandcamp. Support the show
Vashon Jordan Jr. Is In Too Deep
October 29, 2020 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBBen chats with Chicago freelance independent photographer & author Vashon Jordan about his summer and everything that went into his new book "Chicago Protests: A Joyful Revolution." Support and purchase the book via Amazon prime! All of our references from the day can be found here at our Linktree! Support the show
Oliv Blu Lives in Unconditional Love
October 21, 2020 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBBen chats with R&B singer Oliv Blu about her time on The Voice, finding the right fit with management and coming down from the high of her live show at the Promontory. Check out our Linktree for all the info on this week's causes & songs! Interview originally published on Instagram Live. Support the show
Privaledge: All Hits No Miss
September 28, 2020 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBBen talks with Philadelphia rapper Privaledge about his relationship with Kevin Durant and James Harden, his upcoming project, and his experience passing out mixtapes on the streets of Philly. We've moved to Linktree so you can easily access all of the songs and causes/people doing good work mentioned on Real Ones. Check out all things Real Ones here! Support the show
Fourtune House Finds a New Purpose
September 17, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBBen talks with Makafui Searcy, a co-founder of Chicago creative agency Fourtune House on the org’s transition from promo and house shows to giving grants to CPS creatives and planning one of Chicago's most impactful abolitionist actions of Summer 2020. S1 PLAYLIST: (1) Manners: Mathien & Rich Jones (2) Move 2: Hatesonny, Serena Isioma (3) That Lady: The Isley Brothers (4) Onna Road: Ausar & MFnMelo (5) Amber: Unusual Demont GOOD WORK: BLACK ABOLITIONIST NETWORK- , IG: @blackabol...
Big Bill Isn't the Most Marketable Guy
September 06, 2020 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBBen talks with Big Bill of Roscoe Village about grocery stores, his brush with “baby heroin” and plays “True or False” with some Big Bill lyrics. BIG BILL: IG & Twitter @bigbillbeats WEEKLY PLAYLIST: (1) “Summer Love” by blAck pArty (2) “Take Back the Power” by Raury (3) “Rex Ryan” by Conway the Machine, Westside Gunn, Roc Marciano (4) “Lemurian Promenade” by Shane Tyler (5) “A Lover Like You” by Hannah Rodriguez ORGS TO SUPPORT: (master doc here) (1) MIAMI COMMUNITY FRIDGE - Donate ...