Real Ones: A Project FILO Podcast

On this Instagram Live recorded on Mothers' Day, Detroit MC Bruiser Wolf stops by Real Ones to discuss his tumultuous relationship with his mom, connecting with Danny Brown and Bruiser Brigade and his debut project Dope Game $tupid. Make sure to donate/volunteer with Feed Durham NC and attend Wicker Park Fest. All resources from the show are at our Linktree . Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Spon...

Ben chats with LA-based singer/photographer Dolly Ave about her recent project "Sleep," how her collaboration with Tim Atlas came together, how being a photographer prepared her for fame and more! Make sure to check out the New Era Young Lords Chicago chapter and the Abolitionist Library Association. All resources from the show are at our Linktree . Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Sponsored...

Ben and Los Angeles musician and entertainer Dave Coresh discuss his role as a pioneer of punk rap, the importance of Classick Studios in his come-up, how his two front teeth got knocked out, and much more! Linktr.ee/realonespod for all the resources mentioned in the show. Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Sponsored by Project FILO. SEASON 1 PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6hxLivvAyOiLV2XkA...

Ben goes on Instagram Live with Nashville rapper Reaux Marquez and chats about his latest album "NO ROADS," the gentrification of his hometown, what steps he has to take to get a larger following, and more! S1 Playlist HERE :  Good work archive HERE : Follow Real Ones on Instagram & Twitter @RealOnesPod and check out our Linktree for all the songs and good work mentioned in this epis...

Ben talks over Zoom with reggae-EDM fusion duo DejaVilla about working remotely while living on different continents, the meaning behind some of their most popular songs, and their musical connections around the globe. S1 Playlist HERE :  Good work archive HERE : Follow Real Ones on Instagram & Twitter @RealOnesPod and check out our Linktree for all the songs and good work mentioned in this ep...

Ben chats with AK of the Underachievers about his most recent project "Almost Home," the intersection of hip-hop and anime, the pros and cons of going independent, and much more! Follow Real Ones on Instagram & Twitter @RealOnesPod and check out our Linktree for all the songs and good work mentioned in this episode! Support the show

Ben talks with London's Ruti Olajugbagbe about her newest EP "All at Once," the importance of children's mental health, her experience being signed to Polydor Records after winning Series 7 of The Voice UK and much more! Organizations to support include Northwestern Students Organizing for Labor Rights (SOLR) and Celebrate Argyle.  Info on these and our weekly playlist can be f...

Ben chats with Sagar Vasishtha, director, writer, and producer of new animatic Rapscallions, about his producer alter ego Bumsweat, converting his rapper friends into voice actors, and much more! // Check out our Linktree for the action items and songs listed in this episode. // FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS | Twitter and Instagram . Support the show

Ben chats with Chicago-raised rapper SheGo Turbo about the differences between her first two projects, the power of manifestation, and how she deals with the haters. Check out our Linktree for information on our playlist and good work mentioned in this episode! Support the show

Ben chops it up with Grand Rapids rapper and entrepreneur Willie the Kid about his role in advancing the city, Gangsta Grillz studio sessions with DJ Drama and much more! Check out our Linktree for playlist updates and causes to support! Support the show

In the first episode of 2021, Ausar discusses the rollout of his new EP "Flight of the Honeybee," his time as a college RA, and how he became a protege of Wyclef Jean. Go to our Linktree for updates to the Season 1 playlist and info on causes mentioned in this episode! Support the show

Up-and-coming Madison, WI artist Unusual Demont tells Ben how he knew his debut single "Amber" would be a hit, how his artistry has evolved since his earlier work and makes the case for the best chocolate bar.  All of the details from today's episode can be found here at our Linktree! Support the show

LINKTREE to find the songs and causes mentioned in this episode // Real Ones is back! Ben catches up with Chicago rapper/singer Rich Jones about his latest project How Do You Sleep At Night?  which is available now exclusively on Bandcamp. Support the show

Ben chats with Chicago freelance independent photographer & author Vashon Jordan about his summer and everything that went into his new book "Chicago Protests: A Joyful Revolution." Support and purchase the book via Amazon prime! All of our references from the day can be found here at our Linktree! Support the show

Ben chats with R&B singer Oliv Blu about her time on The Voice, finding the right fit with management and coming down from the high of her live show at the Promontory. Check out our Linktree for all the info on this week's causes & songs! Interview originally published on Instagram Live. Support the show

Ben talks with Philadelphia rapper Privaledge about his relationship with Kevin Durant and James Harden, his upcoming project, and his experience passing out mixtapes on the streets of Philly. We've moved to Linktree so you can easily access all of the songs and causes/people doing good work mentioned on Real Ones. Check out all things Real Ones here ! Support the show

Ben talks with Makafui Searcy, a co-founder of Chicago creative agency Fourtune House on the org’s transition from promo and house shows to giving grants to CPS creatives and planning one of Chicago's most impactful abolitionist actions of Summer 2020. S1 PLAYLIST: (1) Manners : Mathien & Rich Jones (2) Move 2 : Hatesonny, Serena Isioma  (3) That Lady : The Isley Brothers  (4) Onna Road :...

Ben talks with Big Bill of Roscoe Village about grocery stores, his brush with “baby heroin” and plays “True or False” with some Big Bill lyrics.  BIG BILL: IG & Twitter @bigbillbeats  WEEKLY PLAYLIST: (1) “ Summer Love ” by blAck pArty (2) “ Take Back the Power ” by Raury (3) “ Rex Ryan ” by Conway the Machine, Westside Gunn, Roc Marciano (4) “ Lemurian Promenade ” by Shane Tyler (5) “ A Love...

Ben goes through his Spotify On Repeat playlist, highlights people doing great work, and interviews Chicago rapper Brittney Carter in the months leading up to her first project. 5 SONGS: “ Chicago Bae ” by Ric Wilson, Terrace Martin, BJ the Chicago Kid “ Sincerity ” by Knox Fortune, Pomo “ Grey October ” by Boldy James, Evidence “ Valentina ” by Serena Isioma “ Jamz ” by SALES ERICKA HART // Podca...