Music Explored Podcast

In this bonus clip we sat down to chat with Canadian music icon & activist Jully Black!

Entertainment manager Cory Taylor joins us on today's episode. With more than ten years of expertise, Cory Taylor is a talented professional in the music business. The native of Virginia began working in the music business in 2005 as the day manager for Cheryl "Coko" Clemons, a member of the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum R&B trio known as "Sisters With Voices," or SWV. He also contributes t...

Kenny Werner talks about getting out of your ego and playing in the space, as he describes it, the space between the future and the past, and the space between thinking and not thinking. Not thinking is the space between two thoughts. Enjoy responsibly!

Elliott Landy  (born 1942) is an American  photographer  and  writer . Best known for his iconic photographs from the Sixties Classic Rock period, Elliott Landy was one of the first "music photographers" to be recognized as an "artist.” His press pass and camera not only gave him access to the political scene but also provided him a personal entry into the new rock music counte...

Chip Fu is a rapper and DJ best known for his work as a member of the hip-hop group The Fu-Schnickens. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and began his career in the early 1990s as a group member known for his unique style that combined elements of hip-hop, funk, and soul. The Fu-Schnickens were known for their energetic, high-pitched rapping style, which helped to set the group apart from other h...

Toronto-born singer/songwriter Dakarai joins us for today's episode. Dakarai is an accomplished vocal arranger/producer with experience working with some incredible artists in both Canada and the US. On today's episode, he sits with us to discuss his early start in music and the excellent musical education he was exposed to as a young child. He also shares his thought process regarding writing mus...

Robb Nash is the lead singer of The Robb Nash Project, which is an immersive concert experience that uses music and stories to captivate its audience. Depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction, bullying, and suicidal ideation are among the issues covered in their presentation. They bring this sensitive subject matter to life in a totally unique way that is both thought-provoking and motivating, as...

The guys sit down to chat with Eddie Bullen.

In our episode of the new year, Diriki & Anthony chat about 2022 being behind them as well as insights and predictions for the new year.

On this podcast episode, the guys catch up on how their weekend was, get into a conversation about the holiday break, and review the 2022 year for the podcast. Thank you for your support! YouTube Subscribe Audio Subscribe Thank you to our Sponsors: The DNA Project   The MPL Toronto Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer...

There are no guests today on this short episode, but the guys get into a deep conversation about life, and what matters. Thank you for subscribing :) YouTube Subscribe Audio Subscribe New Merch Out Now! [Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!] Thank you to our Sponsors: The DNA Project   The MPL Toronto Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans,...

Canadian musician, songwriter, producer, AND dentist Alan Shiner joined us for today's episode. Alan Shiner has collaborated onstage and in the studio with legendary musicians like Mariah Carey, Drake, Ne-Yo, Baby Face, The Pointer Sisters, Boz Scaggs, Anne Murray, Harry Belafonte, and even George Burns & The Smothers Brothers in Toronto, New York, Nashville, London, Miami, and Los Angeles. Fo...

Keziah Myers returns to the podcast! Since her last appearance, Keziah has continued her incredible work on the business side of the music industry and became the first Executive Director of ADVANCE, Canada's Black Music Business Collective ( www.advancemusic.org ). In this episode, we dive into what she has been up to since we last spoke. Keziah also speaks about the formation of ADVANCE and the...

Our guest for today's episode is Dwayne Morgan. Two times over, Dwayne Morgan has won the Canadian National Poetry Slam. In 1993, he launched his spoken-word music career. He established Up From The Roots entertainment in 1994 to highlight the valuable contributions made by African Canadian and urban-influenced performers. He now spends his time interacting with audiences across North America, the...

Gord Carruth joins us for today's episode. Carruth is a Canadian playwright, composer, author, and retired principal at Sir Allan MacNab and Westdale in our hometown of Hamilton, Ontario. Together with fellow retired educator, author, and playwright Bob Knuckle, Carruth penned "I Am Not a Legend," a highly successful drama about the life of football coach Vince Lombardi. His work has won the Canad...

In this episode, the three amigos are back together, and Mat shares about his car being broken into. They also get to talk about the current strike in Ontario with education support workers, plus an update on the Kanye West backlash. New Merch Out Now! [Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!] Please also subscribe :) YouTube Subscribe Audi...

Our guest today is Grammy award-winning record producer, songwriter, music director, drummer, programmer, and multi-instrumentalist Keith Harris! Keith earned a degree in Production and Engineering from Berklee College of Music and quickly became one of the hottest drummers in hip-hop. He has produced, composed, and contributed his unique musical style to numerous worldwide hit records and countle...

Two out of three ain't bad, so on today's episode, Anthony and Diriki discuss the importance of sleep, then get into some music news, and make a big announcement as well. Thanks for subscribing! YouTube Subscribe Audio Subscribe New Merch Out Now! [Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!] Thank you to our Sponsors: The DNA Project   Th...

On today's podcast episode, Mat updates us on the Bruce Willis story from a previous episode. Then the guys get into a conversation about some common misconceptions about working musicians. Thank you for being so supportive! YouTube Subscribe Audio Subscribe Thank you to our Sponsors: The DNA Project   The MPL Toronto Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced...

Digital creator and online personality GenDirect joins the guys on today's podcast episode. @gendirectmusic is best known for his "Daily R&B suggestions" and curated vibes for various times of our busy days via TikTok and Instagram. He is also the co-host of the R&B Heads Podcast on YouTube and various digital platforms. With over 200,000 followers on Instagram and half a million on TikTok...

Today's podcast episode begins with the guys talking about the first-ever edition of the Legacy Awards being nationally televised on CBC. Anthony discusses his journey into self-improvement, and Mat shares some incredible scientific events in a new segment called, 'The Future is Now". YouTube Subscribe Audio Subscribe New Merch Out Now! [Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAS...

Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumental Francesco Yates joins the guys on today's podcast episode. The Toronto-based Francesco Yates has gathered numerous platinum-selling awards and has already racked up more than a billion streams on Spotify. He released his self-titled debut EP in 2015, sang and played guitar on Robin Schulz's international blockbuster hit "Sugar," and garnered the su...

On this week's podcast episode, Anthony and Diriki discuss the passing of legendary Canadian hip-hop artist Pat Stay and the uncertainty of everyone's time on earth. They also examine what a successful life means to them and share some thoughts on how to obtain it.

The guys connect over the internet for this podcast episode, and Anthony shares with us things he believes musicians should immediately stop doing and some other fun stuff along the way. We appreciate your support! YouTube Subscribe Audio Subscribe New Merch Out Now! [Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!] Thank you to our Sponsors: The D...

We are lucky to have Juwayon Clarke join us for today's podcast episode. Juwayon is a mix engineer, bass player, and musical director in the GTA. We connect over the internet to discuss why he decided to become a musical director, his approach to bass playing, his experience playing at Coachella, and much more! New Merch Out Now! [Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for...