Takeover Lounge

In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Paradime, an underground Detroit rapper who took a hiatus from hip-hop for a decade. His remarkable comeback during the pandemic is a testament to his enduring passion for bars and beats. In 2020, after reigniting his creative flame, Paradime shared his fresh material with his friend Apollo Brown, who quickly recognized his star potential...

Get to know rising star beatmaker Elaquent in this episode as he traces his evolution from aspiring rapper to acclaimed producer. Hailing from Canada but joining the show in Tucson, he reflects on early attempts at rapping that led to a realization his strengths lay in crafting soulful, textured beats behind the mic. We get a peek inside his method of sequencing tracks to tell a story and his miss...

Welcome to "The Takeover Lounge" podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce you to YML Nene, the shining star of Arizona's hip-hop scene. Dive into the vibrant sounds of the Southwest as YML Nene skillfully blends classic hip-hop, trap, and R&B into an irresistible musical experience. Beyond the beats, discover YML Nene's heartfelt journey as a devoted father,...

Welcome to The Realness Lounge podcast, hosted by the passionate Raquel. Join us as Raquel dives deep into profound topics, including childhood traumas and mental health, on this thought-provoking journey. With a wholehearted dedication to addressing genuine issues, Raquel curates a safe and welcoming environment for meaningful conversations. In each episode, Raquel's podcast becomes a platfor...

Join us on this podcast episode as we delve into the world of ERA, a highly accomplished artist hailing from Tucson, Arizona, and now calling Los Angeles home. ERA is not just a musician; they're a versatile talent who wears multiple hats as a producer and audio engineer. Their incredible skills have garnered recognition for mixing tracks for big names like Post Malone and Internet Money Enter...

Kal, a globally recognized guitarist, leads the band known as the Color 8. Their musical style often ventures into unconventional territories, challenging the band members' abilities. Apart from being an exceptional musician, Kal is an avid enthusiast of Kool-aid Jammers, and his knowledge of marine biology is extensive.

I will not be incriminated. It will not. It will not happen. No, definitely not So, Timing Impeccable. Yep. Splice. Yep. Love. Yep. Production. Production. That shit is, I love doing that shit. That shit was insane. It's such a different form of artistic expression, like mm-hmm. I don't, I do get, sometimes it's hard inspiration wise cause I gotta sit down, I gotta make a good beat and...

In this episode, we sit down with up-and-coming artist Isaiah Spark

We had the amazing opportunity to chop it up with one of the best to ever come out of AZ! Dj, A&R and, community leader Truly! @trulyknowsmusic We talk about music, activity in the city, his podcast and so much more! Thank you for rockin with us!

We chopped it up with AdditupKevo at Thunder Canyon Brewery.  Thank you for supporting local media! check out all our episodes on TakeoverLounge.com This episode was sponsored by: Takeover Lounge presents Seanloui at Lost Leaf (PHX) 10/20 tickets here and  on seanloui.com

We chop it up with the legendary Eric Dupree at Thunder Canyon Brewery! Thank you for supporting local media! check out all our episodes on TakeoverLounge.com This episode was sponsored by: Takeover Lounge presents Seanloui at Lost Leaf (PHX) 10/20 tickets here and  on seanloui.com

We sat down with Zule at Hotel McCoy and spoke about life, djing, live streaming, and so much more! Thank you for supporting local media! check out all our episodes on TakeoverLounge.com This episode was sponsored by: Takeover Lounge presents Seanloui at Lost Leaf (PHX) 10/20 tickets here and  on seanloui.com

We went to Thunder Canyon and sat down with fashion designer @tomsounoriginal

We are back for season 7 and couldn't be more excited to share our conversation with the visionary painter, writer, activist, etc... the Queen of the undead, Vai Bionic! Recorded live at &Gallery #podcast #Tucson #art #hiphopculture #andgallery #VaiBionic 

in this very special episode, we went to &Gallery to chop it up with our newest edition to the Takeover team I'm Just Zeus! #TakeoverLounge #Podcast #Tucson #Arizona

In this episode, we went to &Gallery and chopped it up with the young king BIG Vinci about love, performing, and his latest album 'Karma' Follow us at Takeover Lounge our host at Z Giv and our support at MK , Zeus , and Zolo . Thank you so much for listening or watching! #TakeoverLounge #Podcast #Tucson

We kept it rolling after the cut. #GrimeTyme

We were live on Facebook, Twitch, and Youtube for this episode featuring Itzzz Manny and hosted by Im_just_zeus  

Roqy Tyraid joins us for a very special, season opener of the Takeover Lounge live from Trill !

In this special video edition of the Takeover Lounge, we went to Catalyst Maker Space and chopped it up with Manny Megz and Amazen about their incredible record 'PRIME'. #SayHello #Tucson #HipHop #Podcast

In this very special Takeover Lounge x Mankind Podcast mashup, Z, MK, and Zeus are podcasting live at Himmel Park. #SayHello #Tucson #HipHop #Podcast

Takeover Lounge Podcast Exclusive! The king of TUC, Tommy Will let us into his studio for an in-depth chat about his process.

GrimeTyme the Podcast full video featuring the STEEZEGOD Manny Megz @mannymegz recorded live at &Gallery in Tucson, Arizona. This interview is presented in conjunction with the full album release of "GrimeTyme" by Manny Megz .

Our season finale of 𝔹𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕜 ℍ𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪 𝕀𝕟 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕄𝕒𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 features musician, photographer, professor, and renaissance man Tommy Will @hxvewill Thank you @blackrenonline @kxcitucson @seanloui @mankindpodcast and everyone involved #podcast #TakeoverLounge #blackhistoryinthemaking

We continue "Black History In The Making" with a new Arizona resident and artist Suomo @suomo89  We had a great conversation at KXCI's beautiful Congress Street studio. #TakeoverLounge #Podcast #BlackHistoryInTheManking