Sound Dialect

Sound Dialect is now on Substack! If you’re receiving this message, it’s because you joined the Sound Dialect newsletter earlier—and I’m excited to have you along for the ride on this new platform! Substack offers new ways for us to stay connected as a community of collaborators. You can expect updates like: • Announcements for upcoming workshops and live events • Access to exclusive playlist • Ex...

In this episode of Sound Dialect , Udie Chima sits down with New York-based rapper Louie the Profit to explore his journey of transformation and growth through music. Louie shares how his upbringing in Far Rockaway, Queens, shaped him as an artist, highlighting pivotal moments that pushed him to take music seriously—from losing his father and grandmother to finding solace and purpose in his craft....

In this episode of the Sound Dialect podcast, the Udie Chima shares a personal story from their early years as a music producer, focusing on the struggle of finding acceptance for his authentic sound. He describes maintaining two folders of beats: one with conventional, safe tracks for family and friends, and another with unique, personal beats for select listeners. Over time, the host felt the te...

Our guest is a hip hop producer who was appointed by the US Embassy as a music ambassador to Nigeria and now serves as the project manager of the Future Music Project at Carnegie Hall. We discuss his journey of inspiring and mentoring the next generation of artists, and how his experience in Nigeria transformed his views on community and music. We also dive into the concept of "musical lineag...

In this episode of the Sound Dialect podcast, we take you behind the scenes of our first-ever music meetup. Eight local artists came together in a spontaneous pop-up studio event, collaborating to create two original songs from scratch. Join us as we capture the raw energy, creative sparks, and transformative moments that turned strangers into unexpected collaborators . Be a fly on the wall and ex...

In this episode of the Sound Dialect Podcast, Udie Chima sits down with Valerie, who goes by DJ Mad Love, for a vulnerable and inspiring exploration of her dual pursuit of DJing and producing. The conversation covers her chance encounter with her podcast idol, Marcus Bronzi, and how a few simple words gave her with new fuel and drive. DJ Mad Love provides a realistic view of pursuing music and ent...

We're excited to have Jermaine with us to share details about his journey from a corporate life to one centered on his combined passions of music, voice work, and homesteading. Our initial connection, based on our shared love for music, was sparked on Amp, which laid the foundation for this conversation. Merging his skills and passions in unique ways, Jermaine embraces the journey with confide...

In this special new years Udie Chima explores the many unexpected connections between the rapper Nas and Woody from Toy Story. Connections explored: Competition: Nas is to Jay-Z as Woody is to Buzz Loyalty: Woody and Nas' faithfully stand by their people Desperado: The rebel codes of NAS and Woody The show features the following songs: "You've Got a Friend in Me" by Randy Newman...

In this episode of the Sound Dialect Podcast Udie Chima examines what a track needs to go from a memorable song to become a legendary record. A focus on how great records encapsulate the emotions, energy, and collaborative spirit of the moment with insights from Seal. We will also explore past Record of the Year winners to understand what makes them memorable and enduring, including: Seal's &q...

Udie Chima is joined by Teal Douville, an LA based record producer/writer with credits including David Guetta, Gwen Stefani, Panic! At The Disco, Nessa Barrett, Ryan Caraveo, Sol, and Big Freedia. Teal has the life most can only dream about—making a living from music. In this episode, we'll discover what it took to get there and what being a music producer in today's industry is really like. Other...

In this deeply personal and introspective episode, Udie Chima shares the origin story of 'Sound Dialect'. Udie describes a young high school introvert in Seattle, who embraced music as his social refuge and final self-expression. Journey through the home of Seattle's local hip-hop scene in the early 2000s. Listen to stories of personal challenges, growth, and the joy of creating music...

Udie Chima sits down with Teal to get an insider perspective on the process of producing, writing, and collaborating on records. We get an intimate look at the process of how industry talent write, produce, and collaborate to shape the music we love. We attempt to solve the mystery of how 12 writers can come together to pen a single song. Join us as we venture deep into the stories behind Gwen Ste...