Thermal Soundwaves World

The Radio Boys C.Truth & Kev Lawrence are joined by multi platinum music producer Rsonist of the Heatmakerz. Rsonist talked about having classic club hits to this day, shifting the culture, viewpoint now vs when he first started doing music, sharing the same struggle with Don Cannon, getting an artist to choose your beats, self doubts, the made it moment, having a different creative approach now, Dipset anthem phenomenon, not taking time to celebrate the wins, people robbed of their credit/due, new artist to check out, the genius of Fred Da Godson, tools of a pro classes, how you can’t teach creativity, thoughts on A.I., new projects and more. For additional content visit: https://www.thermalsoundwaves.com IG: @thermalsoundwaves Twitter/X: @thermalsoundwav Facebook: thermalsoundwaves

The Radio Boys C.Truth & Kev Lawrence are joined by entrepreneur and marketing consultant Sean Bouldin. Sean talked about his rise from artist to executive, working with the Bomb Squad producers at their height, launching DJ Muggs which lead to Cypress Hill & Funkdoobiest, getting shelved by Geffen records, being managed by Barry Hankerson who had R.Kelly at the time, having one of the 1st rap records with live instrumentation, doing a song that Ice T didn’t want to, the marketing plan that propelled Cypress Hill, his water company H2Woah, his marketing/consulting work, why confident mindset is most important for today’s success & your value, Popularity vs career, speaking engagements, film/TV projects coming next and more. For additional content visit: https://www.thermalsoundwaves.com IG: @thermalsoundwaves Twitter/X: @thermalsoundwav Facebook: thermalsoundwaves

The Radio Boys C.Truth & Kev Lawrence are joined by musician and educator Blackliq. Black talked about building community in Richmond Virginia, arts/music scene in Richmond, being in a rock band, opening for: Snoop Dogg, DMX, Wutang Clan, Bone Thugs n Harmony; difference between rock vs hip hop shows, sharing success & reciprocation, the merch game with artists, engaging with the crowd on all levels, doing Ted Talk, teaching creative writing, speaking on his father’s incarceration & the system, rehabilitation, challenges with today’s youth, unprepared parents, teacher burnout, artist in their own way and more. For additional content visit: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠@thermalsoundwaves⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠@thermalsoundwav⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: thermalsoundwaves

The Radio Boys C.Truth & Kev Lawrence are joined by artist, executive and writer Jeff Redd (@therealjeffredd). Jeff talked about his father’s influence on singing, his days as a Grammy winning A&R, history making times at Uptown Records, how it feels to have a forever hit record, why he rewrote "You called & told me”, how talent was made in the 90s, helping a young Busta Rhymes, setting fashion trends, the things you couldn’t do as artists, the importance of movie soundtracks, promoting your records in person, movies up next, re-imagining BK fashion store, doing art exhibits, why it’s time to put some clothes on, the reason customer service is everything, in store tailor service, art in current times and more. For additional content visit: ⁠⁠https://www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠@thermalsoundwaves⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠@thermalsoundwav⁠⁠ Facebook: thermalsoundwaves

The Radio Boys C.Truth & Kev Lawrence are joined by entrepreneur Jason Lopez of JJL Collectibles (@jjlcollectibles). Jason talked about his intro to comics, relating to the X-Men, independent comics, importance of Todd McFarlane, grading comics, the business of comics, what a CGC facilitator does, the oldest comic book he has, how comic books are like hiphop, why he quit his day job for comics, a historic sale for nearly $2 million dollars, investing in comics, giving back to the next generation, variating covers, taking comics to a global scale, writing more characters down the road and more. For additional content visit: ⁠https://www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠@thermalsoundwaves⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠@thermalsoundwav⁠ Facebook: thermalsoundwaves

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by artist, storyteller and sound designer Ace Wonda (@_acewonda). Ace talked about growing up in New Jersey, what the Howard University experience was like plus what he learned from it, importance of performing on different stages/venues, connecting with the audience, planting roots in the DMV area, passion for creating music, high integrity & honor in keeping your word, what building his own studio provided, getting more into sound design, being the best father, real estate/investing, being a big technology fan and more. For additional content visit: https://www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠ IG: @thermalsoundwaves Twitter/X: @thermalsoundwav Facebook: thermalsoundwaves

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by artist and musician JENN EM' (@jnmsngs). Jenn talked about moving to LA from Maryland, connecting with Snoop Dogg at new Death Row records, graduating from UCLA, learning to skate, how the rolling skate community changed her direction of future music, being a Washington Commanders fan, goals as an artist/entrepreneur, studying the neuroscience of creativity, thoughts on A.I., why artist need to be involved in policy around music tech, why there was no joy in her life in the past, finding an adult hobby, love of animals, cooking, healing with songwriting, wanting to do film/TV, helping develop young artist, the Jenn Em movie and more. For additional content visit: www.thermalsoundwaves.com IG: @thermalsoundwaves Twitter: @thermalsoundwav Facebook: thermalsoundwaves

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by artist, actor, and dancer Monia Amore (@moniaamore). Monia talked about growing up in Brooklyn, The Smooth B from Nice n Smooth collaboration, coming from a musical family, experience of going to infamous Performing Arts High School in NYC, learning from signing to major label Epic/SONY, her Foot Clan dance group, doing off broadway shows, performing with actor LEON, why she loves house music, what her music is geared towards, being in the show “Rap Star” on Tubi and more. For additional content visit: ⁠⁠https://www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠ IG: @thermalsoundwaves Twitter/X: @thermalsoundwav Facebook: thermalsoundwaves

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by entrepreneur, chef and philanthropist Hip Hop Chef DR (@hiphopchefdr7). DR talked about being given Gracie Mansion award for community service by NYC mayors office, circle of trust non profit company, his cooking class, teaching children to be entrepreneurs, health care, adult day care, being a treasurer for Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, feeding and clothing people, why churches shouldn’t ask you for money, Harlem roots, why we must unite now, love over money slogan, being chef for: NBA, NFL, NYU, NYSE; buy black events, why he doesn’t do pop up shops, USDA, fake food being sold, proper nutrition, what should go in the fridge and more. For additional content visit: ⁠https://www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠ IG: @thermalsoundwaves Twitter/X: @thermalsoundwav Facebook: thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by entrepreneur and writer Little Shawn (@behindthesmokex). Shawn talked about why he doesn't do many interviews, thoughts on Diddy's situation and why he should drop his lawyer, not meshing with non creatives, correcting D-Nice, being on the real Con Air, federal laws, upcoming election, why he will not writer another book, how he got back to music, connection to tourism in Panama, developing screen writing curriculum at Rutgers University, his cigar business, incident with Allhiphop.com, problem with journalist Kevin Powell, writing movies in 12 days and more. For additional content visit: https://www.thermalsoundwaves.com IG: @thermalsoundwaves Twitter/X: @thermalsoundwav Facebook: thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by emcee, writer, and engineer Emma Lee M.C. Emma spoke about the journey from Uganda, the magic of 90s Harlem, working movie sets, black arts movement, her mentor (Godfather of Tupac Shakur) Jamal Joseph, writing an Oscar nominated song for film August Rush, career as editor/audio engineer, “Y’all not gonna make me lose my mind” book, mental health, how hip hip culture inspired her, having a rap career with longevity, Hip Hop Unicorn trivia game, being an advocate for emotional wellness, how she got through suicide, performing for audiences who don’t want to hear you, taking up boxing/football/wrestling for 10 yrs, finding ways to uplift people and more. For additional content visit: https://www.thermalsoundwaves.com IG: @thermalsoundwaves Twitter/X: @thermalsoundwav Facebook: thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by singer and writer Rielle (@itsriellemusic). RIELLE talked about how she was able to get her music out coming from Larchmont NY which is not known for that, starting to write songs at 11 years old, the Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde song that showcases her versatility, how her mom was the plug for her business representation, the efficacy of music, lessons learned in her young career so far, studying public relations, love for the arts, maintaining human relationships in the age of technology, favorite books, future travel wish list, what a Rielle book would be about and more. For additional content go to:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by D.C. emcee and engineer Priest Da Nomad (@priestdanomad) . Priest spoke on doing hip hop theater with Chadwick Boseman, building the U street art scene in NW DC, history of DC, Freestyle Union, how he became an engineer, waiting tables at B.Smith’s, connection to Young Guru, working with; Dru Hill, Bizmarkie, Ludacris, Bumpy Knuckles, how engineering helped him as an artist, difference between producers and beat makers, what the pandemic did for music, no beef with Go Go & Hip Hop, his documentary “ I was the weirdo” coming soon, break beats from go go musicians, drugs in the 90s disrupting the music on the streets, people not respecting the city and more. For additional content go to:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by Amanda Jane (@iam.soulmuze) and Robbie DeBarros (@revohlooceorobz) of technology company Revohloo. Amanda & Robbie talked about What is Revohloo, how the business started, evolution of music videos, Revohloo being an artist centric company, The group Chocolate Syrup, dreams deferred, leaving the banking world to build up Revohloo, challenges in the tech space as women, ideas being stolen, why black tech matters, Early supporters of Revohloo, other billion dollar tech companies like Instagram/Youtube spying on them, building an app for Microsoft teams, need of more support from our own, your opportunity to get a piece of Revohloo and more. For additional content go to:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked with actor/musician Ron Nery Jr. (@ronneryjr). Ron talked about his Hip hop dance crew in college, working for Lions Gate/MGM/Disney Studios, not being fulfilled with corporate life, friends making it in entertainment, 2 out of 100 agencies responding to him, booking 1st TV show in 2016 on TLC, doing music as Ron Velvet, 30 unreleased tracks because of Covid, entertainment in the Filipino community, how he got into children’s music, getting parents trust in the children’s music world, how social media can be toxic, addressing negativity in songs, wanting to do animation, why soap operas are still popular, advice for Filipinos getting into entertainment and more. For additional content go to:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by artist/songwriter Milton J. Milton spoke on working with producer Charlemagne in studio, where he gets inspiration, finding his voice, artists needing multi-job backgrounds, many influences, opening up shows for Jelly Roll, growing up in Frederick Maryland, strong family support, mash up marathon, favorite comics, crossroads music coming soon, how he defines success, the best Batman and more. For additional content go to:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked with entertainment executive and non-profit activist Rene John-Sandy of Hip Hop Loves (@hiphoploves). Rene spoke about moving from the U.S. to Rio De Janeiro, promoting parties at age 16, being the first in the online lifestyle magazine space, work as an artist manager, college radio promotions, why he started Hip Hop Loves, challenges of running the organization, learning a new language, working around police operations, rich culture in Favelas, continued work of Hip Hop Loves around the world, employing local artists, military police vs. militias, being a co-founder of Spit Kicker (De La Soul, Common, Talib Kweli, Mos Def), youth talent in Rio and more. For additional content go to:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by actor/producer/assistant director Melvin Taylor II.(@melvintaylorii). Melvin talked about doing radio in between auditions, missing special occasions because of acting, his first big NBC/Netflix TV role on Manifest, going from driver to getting on the big screen, the bad movie that made him audition, being frustrated with limited roles offered, his film Baldy (@baldyfilm) on young male hair loss he wrote, surprise reaction he received from his college theater department, the day acting began and more. For additional content visit: ⁠⁠https://www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠ IG: @thermalsoundwaves Twitter/X: @thermalsoundwav Facebook: thermalsoundwaves

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with the versatile Nikki Duncan Smith (@nikkiduncansmith). Nikki talked about about doing children’s books, writing for Bloc heads comics, growing up down the street from Charlie Mack, going to church with Will Smith, Philly radio playing hip hop in the day, Pop Art’s Lawrence Goodman being responsible for: Juice Crew, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Salt n Papa; work on the Hip Hop museum board artist relations committee, valuing intellectual property, story behind Grandmaster Caz -Rappers delight, penning the MTV rock the vote ad scripts, getting recruited by Bill Duke, being best friends with Lauryn Hill, Sunday school ministry and more. For additional content go to:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) chopped it up with supergroup Abstract Mindstate (@abstractmindstate) from the Crib. Members Ice-Grē (@olskool_icegre) and Ep Da Hell Cat (@epdahellcat) talked about meeting up at Jackson State University, battling Jay Z at Breakout in Mobile Alabama, writing the "I refuse to quit" book, being from the crib, why the long hiatus, working at Loud Records on some of the most classic albums ever, getting multiple degrees, European tour with Slum Village, doing A&R at Good Music, working with Kanye West, being hands on with the Big Sean debut, legends from Chicago and more. For additional content go to:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support