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Fernando Chillar has been a frequent name on this podcast and his information and contributions have been of extremely high value not just to us, but to you the listeners as well. He has pointed out in this episode two critical points that often artistes, producers, beat makers, arrangers and many more bypass or forget about: Songwriting and Sound, how the rights differ, and why it is important to...

Another legend graces us on our this week.......ANSON PRO! Let us just say that the man has provided us some major insight as to how his workflow has been and where his work is headed in the future! Anson Pro, like Advokit Productions, is another household name that has swept the music industry by storm by being the manager of talents Sammy Jo and Nailah Blackman. Anson's formula for success o...

This week’s episode is pivotal and a followup conversation to Advokit's comments on copyright, owning your master's and operating in the business. It takes note of methods to which artists can protect both their creations as well as take the proper steps to utilizing other people’s content.    You already know where to find Jehiah  🔥🔥 GET FEATURED 🔥🔥   Be a guest: https://bit.ly/37rc6e...

The legendarious (our own word)  Kit Israel of Advokit Productions ......YES that Kit, the writer if some of Trinidad and Tobago's biggest hits included "Kan Kan Riddim" (which features artistes such as Olatunji , Benjai & H2O Phlo, Flipo , King Bubba , Sekon Sta , Darnella ), "Folklore Riddim" (which features artistes such as Kes , Sekon Sta , Nadia Batson , Turner )....

We're following up on Episode 7! Tune in and continue our discussion with Mr. Ible and Uncle Berry (walking hard drives of musical knowledge) on samples and the art of sampling. We'll be looking at a few examples from the 80s and 90s, as well as hearing unrestrained opinions about today's music from our guests! According to Uncle Berry, pairing an iconic sample with terrible lyrics is...

The episode we have ALL been waiting for! This week we have a chat with Mr. Ible (Kemi's Dad) and Uncle "Berry" about samples. We call them "walking hard drives of musical knowledge". The reason being is that they were Dj's (Disc Jockeys) throughout the early 70's, dealing with Vinyls, storing your library of knowledge in your mind, and the use of a Korg Sampler. In...

This is Part II of the birthday celebration with Kemi! Today, our resident writer continued lining up the surprises with guest performances by Aaron Ifill Jehiah Hope, Roisha Edwards, La Reine Williams, Habbika Lopez- Roberts and Renee Wilson- Philo! This episode shows us that Trinidad is FULL of talent, especially across all genres inclusive of those who do not perform in the public eye regularly...

By now, we know that every February around this time, we celebrate the birthday of our founder and host. This time around, we are celebrating two weeks of birthday energy with her! We surprised her with sweet sounds of the LEGENDARY Shannon Francois. It was a lovely wait to begin the pre-birthday pump. Thank you to our resident writer and co host for stringing all of this together in a matter of d...

Vocal care is often something that goes missed by up and rising practitioners in the industry. In one of our previous episodes, we did a brief overview as to things that may cause vocal change and damage, as well as pointed to some of the most prominent vocals and their individual evolutions over time. In order to understand in more detail what causes the voice the age or change, we invited triple...

In this episode we analyse and discuss all of the possible scenarios to which an up and rising artist can make in the business. The music industry can be extremely difficult to navigate if inexperienced, as well as finding the fans who will support you. Drop a comment....what are some of the mistakes that you have seen young artistes make?? Join our Patreon for behind-the-scenes footage! MERC...

Today's discussion is about masters ownership. What does that even mean? The term "master" is a shortened way of referring to a track's master (or original) recording. In the music industry, masters ownership refers to the person or entity with exclusive rights to monetize a song. By monetize, we mean the ability to release it at all - on streaming platforms, the radio, or movie soundtracks. ...

DID YOU MISS US?! Welcome to Season 4! We're kicking off the season with an in-house discussion about vocal quality. How do our favourite idols sound as they age? Are today's acts actually talented, or are their producers doing the most? This episode's hosted by Kemi, Adriel and Louise.  MERCH IS HERE! Grab t-shirts, hoodies, and more! (Use promo code FTMP2022 at checkout!) | JOIN OUR...

WE'RE AT THE END OF OUR THIRD SEASON!!  It's Christmas, so we're celebrating with a little music and a re-cap of our favourite Season 3 moments! Thank you for your unwavering support. We couldn't do it without you! OUR PLAYLIST: Chenko - Take Ah Shot   Jenelle Cook - Christmas Come Again   Sergio - It's Christmas Neighbour Chris Wilcox - Me Hace Muy Feliz SPECIAL THANKS to our...

Kemi and Louise came together to discuss the dreadful Astroworld incident. This festival saw the death of 10 young Americans and hundreds of injuries. Who is ultimately responsible? Should we all blame Travis Scott?    ERROR CORRECTIONS:  - As of 17th December, a criminal probe is in progress, but no criminal charges have been laid.  - The youngest victim was nine years old.    Grab a shot of rum...

This week we caught up with Jenelle Cook of the Cook's, to talk about their latest release " Christmas Come Again " ft Jason Manswell and background vocals by Keston Rosales. The Cook's have been creating music across all genres to spread their message of hope and love. The duo are also set to release other music VERY SOON, so stay tuned as we will be covering that story as well.   &nbsp...

What value do you place on gigging musicians? This week, host Kemi sat down with Jehiah Hope, a usual face and voice on this podcast to talk about a prominent issue in the local scene: the value of musical performances, and whether or not, musicians also value themselves and their skills . Let's just say, these two held nothing back, and honesty was on the discussion table. At the forefront of...

It's Episode 17, folks! This week we're talking to Jehiah Hope - a dear friend of this podcast! He's a composer, flautist, educator, producer and sound engineer. He's been composing for well over a decade and credits his ABRSM Grade 5 theory exam prep for launching his composition journey.  In this episode, we'll talk about his composition career, the ins and outs of mixing and mastering, and...

This week we had the absolute HONOR of having a conversation with Ms. Alicia Jaggasar who is the current President of the National Parang Association of Trinidad and Tobago. She enlightened us as to all thing parang. Please look out for all that NPATT is doing by following their social media and subscribing to their various channels!!! Follow the National Parang Association of Trinidad and Tobago...

Lyrix is up to a lot. He's recently relocated and is intent on taking his career to the next level. He's releasing a new EP soon, and it's been in the works since 2018. Given that he's in a new place that embraces hip-hop, he's adjusting to the new norm around him.    Please, SUPPORT YOUR BOY.    Find L.L.I:  IG: https://bit.ly/3Cb2v8W  |  YT: https://bit.ly/2YHMmtL   🔥🔥 GET...

This week we feature Cory KayCe. He was a guest on Season 2, to which we gave you the introduction. He "zoomed" with host Kemi Ible this time around to touch base with him regarding his recent release " Breakdown " ft Illusionist and other upcoming projects. Cory also has a podcast on Spotify called Early Morning Moments where he speaks on the daily experiences of life. His pod...

What better way to end the month than with a follow-up with the HOLA team? This week we chatted with the executive team Paul, Michael, and  this week, including a Mr. Anthony Duncan. Let us just say, we are absolutely delighted that the team has made exceptional progress, hitting the international stage at the Dubai Expo. The HOLA concert will be broadcasted virtually over the course of the next f...

Yes, we're doing an album review! Or rather, TWO album reviews! This week, our host Kemi and local musician Jehiah Hope went in on these two albums. As you may know, Donda and Certified Lover Boy dropped within days of each other - August 29th and September 3rd respectively - and both were equally hyped up and anticipated by eager fans and music critics. In this discussion, we're looking...

This week we decided to that an honourable artist reaction was due. One of the best in our books (who by the way is a part of our vocal trinity), is none other than Shelèa (Mrs. Shelèa Frazier - McDonald). To us she is a vocal phenomenon who is powerhouse full of control, execution and technique. She is also a musician, specifically a pianist. However the conversation in today's episode is con...

This week, our host, Kemi, and resident writer Louise came together to discuss the idea of a 'Vocal Trinity.' Most say that the ultimate Vocal Trinity is made up of Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Celine Dion. Kemi and Louise sat down and discussed why these three iconic singers hold this prestigious recognition, as well as their vocal influences. We looked at the vocal range of these t...

Mvntra (pronounced Mantra) is a young up and coming producer, songwriter and creator. He is the CEO of a record label/production company called (TOWMI) "The Ones Who Make It",  a studio that provides mixing and mastering services as well. He has worked with the likes of  Shiloh, Young Fido, Young 33, Lil Guxxi Belt, YungIndieRock, Careless Chowder, Sharifa, Noah and even our very own res...