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Raised in the I.E. Jimmie Bishop is creating a name for himself by making tracks go hard with meaningful lyrics. Listen as we here how he created his name, his journey here, and what to expect on this upcoming album Official Site: http://www.merlinvjohn.net Jimmie Bishop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CDRIpZurs1JAQRxmUKe17?si=StAA-w4nQ7KYl-gXXIC7Bg Jimmie Bishop Apple Music: https://mus...

She's a 22 year old rapper from Compton with a smooth flow that is poetic justic. Do you know Mia Kennedi?  Official Site:  http://www.merlinvjohn.net Mia Kennedi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4DT8JQEriDfdu1ZqtmMhU0?si=rFNTgJ-NQPqTUm3elwXMYg&app_destination=copy-link Mia Kennedi Apple Music:  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mia-kennedi/1584504735   Mia Kennedi Youtube:  https...

Mixing business with hobbies. Culture with melodies. On this episode we talk with Fame on his love for business, influences, and what building an empire means to him Official Website:  http://www.merlinvjohn.net Fame's Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quarterboy-fame/1406663386 Fame's Instagram:  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/quarterboy-fame/1406663386 Support the show

With a name that started off being called when she was in trouble, Tanna Marie is now changing the story and reminding you she's a bad b*tch making music. Check out the episode and learn more about Tanna Marie. Official Site:  http://www.merlinvjohn.net Tanna Marie Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/092JE6h8UNwIARWmiV3bOS?si=hLcIdw5BSE-jJqx3gJjoRw Tanna Marie Youtube:  https://www.yout...

Music for lovers, and friends? Texas born musician paves his way into Ventura County and finds his sound to create his path in the music industry. Do you know Deo Cane? Official Site:  http://www.merlinvjohn.net Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HxUJdY6eqS6m3isXjVxGX?si=9ypeE-1MTpyfKm5tVH7Rnw Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCepOxd5HpWDav5pvrnLq1jw Support the show

They say slow and steady wins the race and thats what Elijah Stone is willing to do as her pours his emotions into his music  being authentic and vulnerable, while he also builds a community.  Official Site:  http://www.merlinvjohn.net Elijah Stone Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/officialelijahstone/?hl=en Elijah Stone Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/3h3mFh7lIFGyPM4wyczwk8?si=H_kGr...

Mixing, Master, helping artists with their music. Have you ever wondered, what does a recording engineer actually do? Do I need a record engineer? Well today, recording engineering Mind Off might just answer that. Official Site: http://www.merlinvjohn.net Mind Off Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AOg1rM3uO1tOzEopOgH5n?si=52CrocviR36P6s22iQpuWQ Mind Off Instagram: https://instagram.com/min...

Bay Area native moved to LA looking to fulfull his childhood dreams of being a rapper. Get to know the upcoming artist DG as he shares his history, music influences, and his pick on J. Cole vs Kendrick Official Site: http://www.merlinvjohn.net DG Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/somethingdope-dg/1552394375 DG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iBW88EgjpEJStTwfmiDWQ?si=_a6uUi52...

Have you ever wondered what other doors there were in the music industry besides being a musician? Today I talk with GetWitIt as he talks about his life being a Manager for Musicians Official Site:  http://www.merlinvjohn.net GetWitIt's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/getwitit_g/ Support the show

Performing with bands like VNSSA, WALKER & ROYCE, and Neil Frances. Why would you not listen to the upcoming Surf&Turf band, Strange Case Official Site:  http://www.merlinvjohn.net Strange Case Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/strangecase/?hl=en Strange Case Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/5vqiyQrD7T3aRBDV6u7xWJ?si=UD4h8Ry9SaS5wdo78JPj9g Support the show

A  rapper from Baltimore, Maryland changes his view and moves to California to make his passion a career. Listen up as Kilo shares his why. Official Site: http://www.merlinvjohn.net Tiktok, Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram: @merlinlikethewizard Kilo Tae's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_kilotae/ Kilo Tae's Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kilo-tae/1552349049 Kilo Tae&...

A Filipino/ American producer who's been in the industry for about a year and half now but has been consistent along the way. Producing about 1000 songs and working with artists like Blueface, Lil Seeto and Young Slo-be, PreachIt2Em. Chris shares his story and tips setting your foundation in the industry. http://www.merlinvjohn.net https://www.instagram.com/preachit2em.chris/?hl=en Support th...

Starting doing pop cover in coffee shops, and now she started making her own path as a latin trap artist. Do you know Damire Major? Official Website:  http://www.merlinvjohn.net Damire Major Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/damiremajorpr/?hl=en Support the show

Chicago raised, Vegas based recording artists Kenyadda shares his why he started and how a track produced by J. Dilla unexpectedly became his most streamed. Official Website: http://www.merlinvjohn.net Kenyadda Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kenyadda/?hl=en Support the show

Beating addiction, helping the community, sharing personal struggles to help others become more aware. But who's the local artist that makes music like that? Official Website: http://www.merlinvjohn.net AaronCalifornia Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/goforaaroncali/?hl=en Support the show

Are you also a fan of Cumbia or looking to expand your music library? Have you always just known of artists like Kumbia Kings, Selena and other mainstream artists? Well lets dive deeper and talk about an artist who had a song featured on The Jimmy Fallon Show, Decipher. Official Website: http://www.merlinvjohn.net Decifer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_decifer/?hl=en Support the show

Oh, so you think you know your early 2000s music? But how many of you really remember the band The Darkness and fabulous-ness?  Support the show

We all know the song "Respect" by Aretha Franklin, at least most of us do. But where did it come from? What did it start? Support the show

We've heard of Amy Winehouse, well.. most of us have. But have you listened to her song "Tears Dry On Their Own"? Lets talk about it Support the show

What makes a song stand out for you? Is it when the drums kick in that gets your heart racing? Maybe its the smooth vocals of the lead singer? In this episode we'll be talking about a timeless song that gets you in your feelings but still impressive to sing Support the show