Mind Over Matter

Most people know Deelishis from what a camera captured — a VH1 show, a cultural moment, an image frozen in time. But the woman sitting across from Ashwin Gane is something the cameras never fully showed: a self-aware, Detroit-built creator who has spent years peeling back the layers between public persona and private person. This conversation is about the gap between what the world projects onto y...

What happens when an independent artist, entrepreneur, and creative visionary sits down with a guest who's equally unafraid to question the world around him? In this episode of Mind Over Matter, Ashwin Gane is joined by Rico Will  for a conversation that moves far beyond music. From serious debates to unexpected humour, this episode is packed with thought-provoking ideas, personal experiences, and...

What if everything you've been told about making it in music is wrong? Do artists succeed by following trends, or by creating something the world doesn't even know it needs yet? In Episode 5 of Mind Over Matter, Ashwin Gane sits down with Detroit artist GT for an honest conversation about finding your true sound, staying authentic, navigating the music industry, dealing with criticism, using AI as...

In Episode 4 of Mind Over Matter, Ashwin Gane sits down with Daniel Knudsen for a cinematic conversation on authenticity, industry politics, creative identity, mythology, modern culture, and the hidden systems shaping art in the algorithm era. 🎙️ Featured Voices Ashwin Gane – Detroit born Indian American artist, producer, filmmaker, and creative director pioneering “Mythic Trap,” a cinematic blend...

In this episode-3 of Mind Over Matter Podcast, Ashwin Gane links up with Dre Butters to talk about the story behind “Regret It,” why it feels like a radio record, and how Ashwin built his darker, cinematic sound. They also get into Flip Dat Music Video, LA culture, AI in music, attention as currency, dating dynamics, industry gatekeepers, misinformation, and the future of independent artists. Feat...

Episode 2 is about what happens after that awareness clicks. Awareness is no longer the final goal; it is the starting line. Ashwin Gane and Gerard Victor come together for a conversation on creative vision, mythology, originality, and artistic execution in a world that often rewards conformity over innovation. Ashwin explains that mythology is central to what he is building—not as an aesthetic, b...

In this first conversation, Brandon T. Jackson opens up about what it really means to be “trapped”  and why it goes far beyond what most people think. From emotional struggles and internal battles to external pressures, this episode dives deep into the reality of mindset, identity, and growth. This is not just about Trap City. This is about life, perception, and breaking free. 🎙️ Topics covered: •...

What if your mindset is the only thing standing between you and the life you want? What if everything changes the moment you decide it will? Welcome to Mind Over Matter — a podcast built on one powerful belief: if you set your mind to it, you can achieve anything. This isn’t just another podcast. It’s a journey through emotion, spirituality, creativity, and purpose , where real thoughts meet real...