Latest Indie rapper Podcast Episodes

EP8: How To Write More Inspiring Rap Lyrics

Elevated Conversations - February 05, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In episode 8, I break down my 5 tips on how to write more inspiring rap lyrics! Here is the list: 1) Find a deep sense of purpose and motivation 2) Read inspiring material connected to your song content 3) Start your writing process by brainstorming 4) Study other inspiring rappers 5) Rap about...

EP7: The 5 Pillars of Creativity (from the God MC)

Elevated Conversations - January 28, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
A breakdown of the 5 Pillars of Creativity, as described by the legendary rapper Rakim in his new book Sweat the Technique: Revelations on Creativity from the Lyrical Genius. Action Steps: 1) Go read "Sweat The Technique" 2) Go read a book from one of the greats in your field of interest 3) Go...

EP 6: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Reflections, Inspiration, Tests, & Growth)

Elevated Conversations - January 20, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2020, I share some history about Dr. King, how Dr. King inspires me in my work to contribute to positive social change, some recent tests I've had and how they helped me grow, as well as some actions steps we can all take to honor Dr. King and contribute to...

EP5: Q&A (Music, Service, Family, and my Biggest Fear!)

Elevated Conversations - November 13, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
We reached 5 episodes! To celebrate the mini-milestone, I took questions from my listeners and shared my elevated answers from the heart. Most of the questions centered on things I love, like music, service, and family - along with some other random questions like "what's my biggest fear?!". ...

EP4: 5 Magical Powers of Rap Music

Elevated Conversations - September 21, 2019 21:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
Rap music is currently the most popular music genre. But what makes it so powerful?? I break it down in episode 4 of the Elevated Conversations podcast! 5 Magical Powers of Rap Music Rap is worship It tells a more elaborate story It's artistic excellence It's diversatility It attracts and ...

EP3: Basketball and the Baha'i Faith (5 Historical Moments)

Elevated Conversations - August 28, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In Episode 3, I take you through a history lesson of the sport of basketball and the Baha'i Faith world religion, focusing on 5 historical moments. 5 Historical Moments in Basketball and the Baha'i Faith 1) 1861 - James Naismith is born and Baha'u'llah pens the Kitab-i-Iqan (Book of Certitude) ...

EP2: Does Basketball Actually Develop Virtues?

Elevated Conversations - August 12, 2019 21:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
Do human beings truly develop virtues, morals, and spiritual qualities through playing the sport of basketball? Or is basketball just a trivial pursuit and waste of time? In Episode 2 of "Elevated Conversations" I explore the Baha'i Writings; the reflections of the inventor of basketball, James...

EP1: Basketball and Spirituality

Elevated Conversations - July 31, 2019 06:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
What does basketball have to do with spirituality? In the debut episode of my new "Elevated Conversations" podcast, I discuss 5 spiritual lessons we can learn from my favorite sport: basketball! 5 spiritual lessons: You need to know the rules to succeed Everyone has different talents and stre...