Issa Kickback

Joining me on Issa Kickback, B. Henshawe and I finally got to kick it and chop it up. Previously I worked with B. Henshawe on his Road to a Milli tour. I never got the chance to know him or about his career in depth. We discussed his passion for the creative process with music and how he refrained from posting right away as he accumulated his following on tik tok. B. Henshawe also shares tips for...

Issa Kickback Epi. 40: Kicking it w/ Anthony Obas *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback  Visual: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-bmcN0LPOaE&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE Anthony Obas is multi faceted persona in the emerging music scene. This interview was more of two friends with still a ton to digest between their journeys. Obas has a few notable hats as an Artist Coach, Event...

Issa Kickback Epi. 39: Kicking it w/ Rios Mios *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback Rios Mios was introduced to Good Vibes, M.I. Edition in 2021 through our Vibe Check Performance series. Featured on our Artist Spotlight as well on instagram, he began his event planning journey. Heavy in the 217 Market including Champaign, Springfield, Decatur, but not limited. He'...

Issa Kickback Epi. 38: Kicking it w/ Uncanny *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback Midwest Connectz, If you ain't connected you ain't respected. Ya Heard?! I sit down with Central Illinois based Music Professional Uncanny. A fellow Industry rep that wears many hats, from promoting and hosting shows, Mobile DJing, who offers artist services, and more!    Ge...

*Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback  Prerecorded, Marcellus and James sat down to discuss some of the changes that come from separation, independence, scheduling and more. You know adult things. A big topic was navigating the dating scene and how much everything has changed. Women have embraced the hookup culture more than back in the day so am I scoring or i...

*Visuals Available on Facebook https://podlink.to/IssaKickback March 19th, we put on our first show in Jacksonville, IL! First big thank you to all the performing acts, North S.T.A.R.R., Reed Starks, JoeL Stevenson, AyeBee, LeoTree, Pj Wolf, Khamarry, CHISongwriter, Arzellus and MC FlyRich for coming out and sharing their energy! Took a 300 cap room and put 40-70 people in there throughout the nig...

Issa Kickback Epi. 35: Going Through Phases *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback Going Through Phases, Marcellus and James are both transitioning from long term relationships. The guys are pretty open in this episode when it comes to talking about navigating from in a relationship to single, as well as co-parenting, communcation, and how we grow into better version...

Issa Kickback Epi. 33: Kicking It W/ Alex Adams *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback Sat down and got to kick it with Alex Adams! As someone who rides, I'm pretty aware of how great Alex and his team are to the Quincy community! They're behind the new Bike park down near the river and now the domino affect has taken place. Alex stepped up to shine light on the cycl...

Issa Kickback Epi. 33: Kicking It W/ Dylan Wilson *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback Kicking it with long time friend Dylan Wilson, we unpack a lot. Dylan has been an avid Cowboys and Lebron James fan and has dove into the Cowboys community online. I'll never forget seeing him get the opportunity to have a song used for the Official Cowboys platform. He uses his...

*Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback We are enraged and disgusted with Quincy recently making nationwide news, again. First off, we #StandwithCammy and have no personal relationship with the victim of the abuse. We are Fathers, Brothers, Uncles, and we are HUMAN. Although our episode eases into some details of this tragedy we hope you take the next step with us and...

*Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback Marcellus and James kick it an talk about some of their favorite projects to come out of 2021. Tyler The Creator, Jim Jones, Nas, and more are a few that start that list but coming from different background s and having different taste. You'll hear a wide range of projects on these list. Also, we have to give credit to Hit Boy f...

*Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback Marcellus and James discuss Episode 29 as well as Marcellus' hiatus from the pod. Returning in 2022, now that we both have some sort of grip on our personal lives, we're back! New Year, New Goals! James admits he'll take a step back from having live shows and focus on building his foundation and building up his artist career. Yo...

Vibe Check showcase tour, Dave East, Spookfest with Big Baby Scumbag, Chris webby, Dizzy Wright, & Ekoh! This was a long five weeks of working and promoting Good Vibes, M.I. Edition and its partnered artist. Not only does James go over the recap of the events but he also discusses tips on how to get better as artist and how to change the lens from performance to business as well. Hear about ho...

Issa Kickback Epi. 28: Expectations vs Reality *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback    Yo! We want to hear your thoughts on some Things!  100k 9 to 5, or work for one of the Paul brothers?? 500k or a meal with Jay-Z???  Let us know in the comment what you'd choose! Watch the episode in full to see what else we debate on!   Follow Us!  ...

Issa Kickback Epi. 27: Catching Up w/ New Music *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback  Marcellus and James go through their library as of recent to discuss new drops and artist on our radar. Discussing lil Nas X's "Montero", Larry June's "Into The Night", Damoni's "Skydive" & more1 Hear about the Vibe Check and the first stop in Sterling, IL. Where new arti...

Issa Kickback Epi. 24: Kicking it w/ Professional Athlete Chazz Middlebrook *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback   J ames kicks it with his brother, professional athlete Chazz Middlebrook, we talk about his journey from junior high to his current status as an arena football running back. Meeting in Jacksonville, IL and witnessing his stardom first hand, seeing him...

Issa Kickback Epi. 23: Kicking it w/ Jaelin, Owner of NoRivals *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback    James kicks it with the owner of fashion brand NoRivals, Jaelin. Explaining how we met, I brought him on to the podcast to get more familiar with his work and his artists. NoRivals is a fashion brand that creates one of one fashion pieces and is already placed in...

Issa Kickback Epi. 22: Change is Coming *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback Marcellus and James sit down to talk about the harsh reality of the world, growing up with black skin in a small town environment. We speak on being fathers to biracial children and how we're not taught ot love ourselves. It's prevelent with recent events,  how racist our area really...

Episode 31- Jarren Benton Recap & Berrian Prj. *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback  Marcellus is out with a cold so James takes over and discusses how the Jarren Benton concert went. It was phenomenal to say the least! With that said the Good Vibes, M.I. team is back to it with a showcase where it all started, The Jokers Lounge! To submit for a chance to...

Season 2 Episode 10 - Worlds Crazy, Love Yours *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback  Marcellus & James get real about life for this episode. With violence and discrimination towards other humans in the asian community increasing we acknowledge that the world is crazy. We are all human beings, kindness goes a long way. With that said, we stand with the asia...

Season 2 Episode 9 - Kicking it w/ CHISongwriter *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback Marcellus & James kick it with recording artist, actor, brand consultant, marketing consultant, CHISongwriter. This man is that and so much more. We recently teamed up to host a Music workshop where we bring creatives from this local area together to create music. CHISongwrite...

Season 2 Episode 8 - Issa Stimmi *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback Marcellus & James kick it and talk about the new stimulus package that we've all received, new music that we've been listening too, and lastly our first annual music workshop. Music workshop consist of bringing artists together, producers, recording artists, etc. to create. Hopefully taking o...

Season 2 Episode 7 - Quincy Community Gets Involved *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback Marcellus & James kick it like the good old days and discuss the latest events that happened on facebook regarding Kyle's post asking "what would help retain the age groups between 18-35 in Quincy. What businesses/things to do would help retain and entertain this age group?...

Season 2 Episode 6 - Kicking   *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback Marcellus & James sit down with Paul, Owner of Wormhole media. He's an avid music listener and supporter of the hip hop music scene in the midwest. He's been a stage hand for a couple years for all different types of shows ranging from hip hop to hardcore metal. A long with those traits, h...

Season 2 Episode 5 - Black Businesses & Black History *Available on all Streaming Platforms https://podlink.to/IssaKickback Marcellus & James speak on Black Businesses in their respective community of Quincy, IL , as well as, Black history and the difference there is with the education taught in schools. Black youth aren't taught much about Black history, let alone the full truth of histor...