Brad Cooney Podcast

Influence has been making hip-hop for a long time, about 25 years, performing in lots of venues and competitions, but he only started pushing his music out to the public last year. “I’m done cooking up the style,” he said. “Now it’s time to put it out.” To kick off the promotion of Influence and the multitude of sounds that characterize his music, he chose “What You Deserve.” “‘What You Deserve’ is basically a hip-hop, R&B kind of dance track. It definitely has an Afro-centric dancehall vibe to it.” Support the Show.

Ed’s career in music spans several decades and is a gifted musician, singer and songwriter. Beginning in the 1980s, Ed has recorded both as an independent artist and signed to labels. He has journeyed across the country, including a time in Nashville, and still performs to a large following in the Texas Hill Country area around San Antonio, where he currently lives. “At this juncture in my career, I don’t have delusions of grandeur,” he said. “I really want to reach people of my age. You know, the Gen X group who experienced great music and styles of the ’60s, ’70s, and 80s. People seeking a voice, speaking their ‘language’. Someone who grew up at the same time and understands the juncture we are in our lives. Those are the ones that I’m most trying to appeal.” But he is ready to take his music to a wider world. Support the Show.

By: Nadia Sobehart Electronic punk band Go Away Robot brings listeners a captivating new single featuring their unique cross-genre sound. The members of Go Away Robot grew up playing in their respective local punk/hardcore scenes before coming together—Jon in the North Bay, Dan in Pacifica, and Alex in Florida. Their moniker was inspired by the negative sentiment towards automated technology, from self-driving cars to AI. “We started writing dance music mixed with emo and hardcore. Heavier music mixed with electronic music,” shares Alex. They didn’t quite fit in any one genre, so they made a sound of their own. The single, “Strange Days,” was born in a time that was very unusual, uncomfortable, and downright perplexing at times. Alex was listening to a lot of hip-hop and his vocals were influenced by Lupe Fiasco. “Alex and Jon were in each other’s COVID bubbles and continued writing,” tells the band. “This song is basically about fighting with addiction…and inevitably trading one addiction for another, not ever really solving the problem,” says Jon. Support the Show.

Delaware based rapper Hammaz has been surrounded by music through friends and family his whole life, and most recently he created the album AlphaMale 4: Magnum Opus, which includes the single “Shitz” that will reel in listeners as it is catchy and pops. “This one is more drill,” Hammaz said of “Shitz” which features MusicByDre. “There’s no playing around. I’m back and letting you know. I want all the shitz, I want all the smoke. I’m coming for it. I’m there for it.” AlphaMale 4: Magnum Opus wasn’t just whipped together, as Hammaz took his time and selected everything for a reason. Instead of just writing freely, he wrote about specific events and people, and topics that were going on in his life. “I was able to tap deep into a certain bag, and to be able to put it all together in one project, is like one of the greatest art forms I’ve created over the bodies of works that I did,” Hammaz explained. “I have a personal relationship with PeeWee Kirkland, so I had a couple of sit downs with him. One of the songs on there talks about him and his life.” Support the Show.

Altur Santos, the dynamic reggaeton artist heralded for his infectious beats and electrifying energy, has released his much-anticipated second single, "Vice Versa,." "Vice Versa" embodies the essence of feel-good music, inviting listeners to move to its irresistible rhythm. Altur describes it as “the perfect anthem for those moments when you're feeling good and just want to let loose” – whether dancing in the club or simply vibing at home. Support the Show.

Apollo Liberace has spent his whole life involved in music, dating back to when he was a just a young child. Now the hip-hop/R&B artist feels that he is putting out some of his best material yet, with his single “If I Said I Had the Answers, Would You Listen” set to be released on his birthday, February 27. His newest song is an R&B track that will be complete with a music video featuring himself and his girlfriend “Wolves.” It captures the essence of love and being in a relationship, and Apollo Liberace said it is melodic, while also featuring a little bit of rap and indie vibes. Support the Show.

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Social media giant, and now pop singer Alli Fitz joined the show and talked about her NEW single "WHEN WE'RE TOGETHER" and more! Support the Show.

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SINGER/COMPOSER Sophia Mengrosso talks about her new single "Unforgiven" and upcoming record. Support the Show.

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Gene Taylor WOW'D the nation and the 4 legendary coaches on season 25 of "The Voice" with his amazing 4 chair turn performance. Gene sang "Lights" by Journey. He selected The Legend himself, John Legend to be his coach. Support the Show.

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