Gerald Lovelace, Briana Maia

Chemistry - The Lab Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 4 episodes

Hosted by Gerald Lovelace and Briana Maia, this podcast explores the parallels between music and dance — how rhythm shapes motion, how lyrics translate into choreography, and how storytelling lives in both art forms. Each episode dives into the creative process behind Briana’s music and Gerald’s dance work, uncovering the shared principles of timing, emotion, structure, and performance. Along the way, they unpack pop culture, trending topics, artistic growth, and the realities of building a creative career. This is where melodies meet movement. Where ideas are tested. Where chemistry happens....

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Gerald Lovelace, Briana Maia

Episodes

“Make It Good First.” – The Truth About Creativity, Culture & Clout ft. Charliece 25.03.2026 1:14:55

This week on Chemistry , we’re getting real about creativity, culture, and what it actually takes to stand out. We kick things off talking about the balance between work and joy—whether it’s finishing a game, dropping visuals, or just making space to create without guilt. Then we dive into a bigger conversation: Jack Harlow, “Black music,” and where authenticity really matters The difference betwe...

OPERA AND BALLET, TEACHERS BEING STUDENTS, and MEN’S R&B MESSAGES 14.03.2026 1:07:51

In this episode we discuss the Timothee Chalamet comment on Opera and Ballet, the respect of being a student before a teacher in dance, and the state of men speaking to women vs speaking to men in R&B music.

DANCING AT HOME. START WRITING A SONG, TEACHING, AND FOUNDATIONS 18.02.2026 1:10:51

(episode suddenly ends because of laptop crash) In this episode, we dive into the difference between dancing at home versus dancing in class—and whether there’s a disconnect with the music when dancers aren’t fully immersed in it on their own. Briana shares her personal process of how she begins writing a song, and we connect that to how dancers start creating—whether it’s from the music itself or...

CATCHING UP, BENITO BOWL, REPRESENTATION, MICHAEL MOVIE TRAILER 11.02.2026 1:07:40

In this episode of Chemistry: The Lab Podcast , Gerald Lovelace and Briana Maia react to the latest from Bad Bunny and break down the newly released Michael trailer — the upcoming biopic about Michael Jackson . From Bad Bunny’s influence on global music culture to Michael Jackson’s unmatched impact on music, movement, and performance, Gerald and Briana dive into how these artists shape not just so...