• The Mental Threads Podcast Episode #177: Bambizilla
    Dec 30 2024

    For this episode of the Mental threads podcast, I will be conversing with an artist by the name of Bambizilla! Me and Bambizilla First met at a Charlotte Spark Event back in 2023 hosted by Trey Rhodes where I met a lot of other artists as well, Since then, we have been bumping into each other at various events in Charlotte. Today, I am very glad to have him on the podcast where we will discuss matters evolving his background from moving from New Jersey down to Charlotte and him, finding his voice as an artist as as well as finding community here in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. we speak on matters revolving the growing community of Artist here in Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as where we could take it in the next couple of years. we speak about matters, revolving around the importance of artist, holding it down here in Charlotte, as well as stepping out of Charlotte to help bring more eyes to the Charlotte market as well in terms of music and just about everything. we also speak about the General hip-hop atmosphere of how things change from decade to decade as well as the recent battle between Kendrick and Drake. we also end the episode as he reveals that he’s a Relative of Jordan Peele (my mind still blown over it to be honest). Amongst many things, we also get a preview by his sister, Miss Ocean Which comes with the little cameo and a outfit check. This is a very dope episode that I feel that a lot of people shouldn’t miss at at all Check it out!!!!

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    1 hr
  • The Mental Threads Podcast Episode #176: Miss Big Joe
    Dec 29 2024

    For this episode of The Mental Threads Podcast, I will be conversing with Miss Big Joe; She is a dancer originally from the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We had met at a Gentleman’s nightclub here in Charlotte, North Carolina; where I work security. We delve into Miss Joe’s background as Well, as her journey from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. We speak about the cultural shift that she experienced from moving from one place to another in North Carolina. We speak about her growing up in the Outer Banks, along with family life, as well as what inspired her to want to move into the big city. We speak on her experience becoming a dancer as well as all the pros and cons that come with it. In her life as a dancer, we speak about the highs As well as we speak about the lows And how she overcame it as an individual. We also speak about her interest and her hobbies. this is a very dope and deep episode that I feel that a lot of people would definitely like to tap into. It’d be best not to miss out.

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  • The Mental Threads Podcast Episode #175: SPAXYZ
    Dec 27 2024

    For this special episode of the Mental Threads podcast, I will be conversing with one artist by the name of Spaxyz. Me and Spaxyz had First met At Sam Dinovo’s Artist showcase event sometime prior. We discussed matters revolving around his background growing up on East side Charlotte and spending Some significant time on West side Charlotte and the difference between the two. We converse over his Past And what led him to being an artist. We also have discussions about the climate of rap and hip-hop in the present, and the absence of those whom lost their lives early such as Pop Smoke, Xxxtentacion, And Juice WRLD whom would’ve become even more prominent figures in the Hip-Hop culture today had they lived long enough to see it. We also speak about building community amongst artists in Charlotte, North Carolina as well along with all that comes with The process. This is a very dope episode and I appreciate having him on you should definitely check this out.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Mental Threads Podcast Episode #174: Tigo B
    Dec 7 2024

    For this episode of the Mental Threads podcast I will be interviewing, Mr. Tigo B. Tigo B is a very splendid artist from Raleigh now residing in Charlotte, North Carolina whom is of Sierra Leonean descent. He is also an entrepreneur who runs the Romeo Vegan Burger joint located in South Charlotte. We speak about many topics ranging from how his culture of Sierra Leone influences his life and mindset as well as speak on his experiences as an artist touring to many different cities. We speak about what drew him to creating Romeo’s Vegan Burgers and the vegan lifestyle as well The hardships that come with competing in an unhealthy fast food dominated business. We speak on what drew him to become a music artist from humble beginnings at North Carolina Agricultural & Technological State University to now touring different cities. We also speak about his father and his influence and wisdom that he had bestowed upon him as he grew up. The perspectives, the wisdom, and the experiences we speak on throughout this episode definitely has its weight in gold you gotta check this episode out!

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  • The Mental Threads Podcast Episode #173: J. Ford
    Dec 5 2024

    For this episode of the Mental Threads podcast, I will be interviewing J Ford, he is a rap artist from Gastonia home has relocated to the Charlotte area. I have known J Ford for a couple years meeting at Dreamville Fest the first one after the pandemic. We go into discussion about his background growing up in Gastonia as well as his connection to his father and grandfather as well as what they meant to him in his life. We talk about the current Charlotte rap community and the potential of growth and success that it upholds. We speak about his experiences as an artist in the Carolinas and all the ups and downs that come with it. We talk about how well polished his music is on how it pretty much sounds like he’s already a professional as well as trying to reach that level of performing at a level like Rueben Vincent or Tia Corrine. This is a very dope episode that I have anticipated for a very long time. It was great having him on. You’re gonna enjoy it as well.

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  • The Mental Threads Podcast Episode #172: Atlanna 7
    Nov 27 2024

    For this episode of The Mental Threads Podcast I have the returning Atlanna 7 From season two as we catch up over life the past two years in between the episodes. We speak on his experiences as he was traveling and performing from city to city, The fan bases he’s beginning to develop in different states and in different countries, As well as Many artists that inspire him personally. We speak on experiences of going to concerts and who artist that we’ve actually seen in person and we have not. we also talk about artist, owning their masters, and the constant cycle of artist not owning what they have created, as well as creating new labels and owning the business side of music. we speak about how personally many different artists go through the stages of "going through the motions " as he Is currently overcoming it. This is a very dope episode That I feel many people can get into especially his fans And it was a joy to have him once again.

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  • The Mental Threads Podcast Episode #171: HmS3f
    Nov 27 2024

    For this episode of The Mental Threads Podcast I’ll be conversing with HmS3f. An artist that I had met at one of Trey Rhodes and Dru Billions UptownINDE Events. He is an artist, putting it on for the Carolinas with his whole family supporting him and his conquest musically with his mother being as manager and his father being his producer. We discussed matters revolving around his career, Fatherhood, Relationships, and the ups and downs of being an artist from developing his love for music at a young age to having to end a rap group early before it even got off the ground there’s a lot of subject matters we discuss. We also speak about his music and what inspire him creatively and so on. this is a very dope episode. You should definitely check this episode out would be a pain to miss out.

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  • The Mental Threads Podcast Episode 170: Hadex
    Oct 24 2024

    For this episode of The Mental Threads Podcast I will be conversing with Hadex. He is a rap artist originally from Venezuela now residing in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hadex Has made plenty of great songs like “Roomshaker” featuring Solus Senpai or Featured on Chris Gere and BFK Tha Artist’s track “Underdog”. He also has many songs like “Problems”, “Testimony”, and “Laura”. We delve deep into his background From life in Venezuela, Leaving Venezuela and relocating to Charlotte, North Carolina, Family life, The process of him learning English And the responsibility of him having to translate for his household. We speak about what drove him to be an artist as well as his own personal experiences as an artist. From the origins of the Hadex alter ego to finding balance within his life as well as setting goals for himself career wise. We speak about other artists that he has built relationships with from Sam Dinovo, Chris Gere, and Dru Billions. This is a very dope episode that I feel like many people would definitely not want to miss out on. Check it out!

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    1 hr