Stay Busy with Armon Sadler

Ramón Did! Armon pops back into the studio to review and react to DJ Khaled's 13th studio album 'God Did.' He talks his first introduction to DJ Khaled, how Khaled has grown over the years, his promotional efforts sometimes not matching the quality of music, and finally, the album itself: the highly lauded Jay-Z verse on "God Did,"  the hit potential of Future and SZA's "Beautiful," and some wishe...

Will Cherry stops in from Cleveland, Ohio for our latest episode of "Busy Sessions." Armon asks Will about his upbringing, how he found music, releasing his debut album 'Burgundy,' connecting with Baby Tate and Sango, being a perfectionist who oversees the entire musicmaking process, his upcoming album, and what he would put on a Will Cherry Essentials playlist. Be sure to follow Will at @willcher...

Will Cherry blesses us with an in-studio performance of his newest single “ice” for "Busy Sessions" Episode 8. Be sure to check out Armon's full interview with Will (releasing on Friday, July 22) on all DSPs and YouTube. Be sure to follow Will at @willcherrry Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod. Subscribe and rate us on all pla...

You might as well call this one The State Of The R&B Union Address. Armon pops back into the studio to assess recent releases from Giveon, Brent Faiyaz and Chris Brown before deep diving the current state of male R&B. He covers topics like the lack of upbeat records, the lack of male-female R&B duets, the words "toxic" and "vibe" and how they are ruining the genre, the lack of true stars, and much...

Armon returns to the Busyverse for a special interview with stars in the making, Coast Contra. Armon talks to Ras, Taj, Rio and Eric about how they came together, their Hip-Hop origins, opening for Dave Chappelle at Hollywood Bowl, contributing to the Queen & Slim soundtrack, performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, dream collaborations, favorite verses from one another, and more. Be...

Armon steps back into the Busyverse to discuss Drake’s surprise album ‘Honestly, Nevermind.’ He talks some #info he had leading into the album’s release, his initial feelings on the music, Drake leaning into the house genre, things he would have liked to see, the internet’s usual polarizing reactions to Drake being more excessive than usual, the conversation surrounding reclamation of Black Music,...

All good things come to an end. Whether You Like (5:48), CHAT - Drake, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, SiR, Ella Mai, Bad Bunny and a LONG Jack Harlow talk (9:52) SLIDE DECK - CHERIE - Darius and Darianna Everett (Steve), I’m There - Summer Walker (Armon), and Try Your Fire - Lucky Daye (Nic) (45:52) BOARD MEETING - The guys recap the season, discuss changes for the pod moving forward, and toast to thei...

Armon took his vacation energy to Northridge, California to have a conversation with Rob Sherrell (comedian, tour manager for Van Buren Records, creative director of Get Busy Streetwear, and founder of You Had To Be There). They talk growing up in Indiana, majoring in stand up comedy, connecting with Kevin Hart, moving to California, creating through the pandemic, and the main event, his upcoming...

We welcome DJ Nyla Symone to the Busyverse! WHETHER YOU LIKE (5:34). CHAT (12:41) - Megan Thee Stallion, Future album, Kehlani album. SLIDE DECK (38:58) - "Explicit" by Coast Contra (Nyla), "Pick Your Poison" by Blxst and Grandmaster Vic (Nic), "Second Chances" by Kiana Lede and 6LACK (Armon). BOARD MEETING (52:04) - Nyla talks her background, how she got into DJing, navigating the space as a woma...

Armon interviewed LA’s own Fendi Frank back in March about his trip to NYC, growing up in South Central, prioritizing education, transitioning from sports to music, keeping a business mind with the art, balancing authenticity and range as an artist, regional community building, his upcoming project ‘Shawty Tape 3’ and more. Be sure to follow Fendi Frank on IG at @realfendifrank Follow us on social...

Armon goes at it alone again this week! WHETHER YOU LIKE (3:45). CHAT (4:20) - The Hotline opens again! Kendrick Lamar, Vince Staples praise, Pusha T talk. EOTM (10:38) - Dante Nicholas, Photographer and Social Media for UPROXX. SLIDE DECK (10:55) - Majid Jordan “Forget About The Party” and Omah Lay x Justin Bieber “Attention”. BOARD MEETING (17:43) - Armon updates everyone on his LA trip, new job...

For the first time ever, Armon goes solo with no guest. WHETHER YOU LIKE (3:37). CHAT (4:56) - Armon calls in Mike George aka DJ Michaelangelo to talk about Drake, Jon Salomon aka King Salomon to talk about Pusha T, Nascent to talk about his Grammy win and experience, his mother to talk about her favorite song at the moment, and Maya of M Divine Delights to talk about Future. He then shares his th...

This week, the guys are joined by two close friends and extremely talented journalists, Wongo Okon and Jordan Rose! WHETHER YOU LIKE (5:27). CHAT (11:29) - Bia x J. Cole, Jack Harlow, Chloe, Lil Baby, Coi Leray, Syd. EOTM (42:34) - Dante Nicholas, Photographer and Social Media for UPROXX. SLIDE DECK (43:43). TOO BUSY SPELLING - A SPELLING BEE COMPETITION (59:44). BOARD MEETING (1:07:40) - Wongo's...

The guys are joined by Seun and Qua of Active Entertainment Group! Whether You Like (6:08). CHAT (9:21) - The Slap, GRAMMYs, Ella Mai, Kehlani x Justin Bieber, “Peru” Remix, “Finesse” by Pheelz and BNXN, Dreamville Gangsta Grillz tape. EOTM (37:25) - Dante Nicholas, Photographer and Social Media for UPROXX. Slide Deck (37:52). Board Meeting (51:15) - Origins of Active Ent Group, partnering with th...

We closed off #BadAndBusy month with some 19 Crimes and one legend in HBO’s Brittney Williams! WHETHER YOU LIKE (6:24) CHAT - #ShortKingSpring, Day26, Lollapalooza lineup and Chicago pizza, Summer Walker x SZA x Cardi B - “No Love (Extended)” Latto - ‘777,’ and Koffee - ‘Gifted’. (9:50) EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - DJ Nyla Symone (28:09) Slide Deck - Lila Ike - “Where I’m Coming From” (Brittney), Gaby...

Everyone needs a...decharge? This week the Busy Boys are joined by one of the hottest DJs in NYC, DJ Steph Cakes and she brought gifts! Shoutout Branson cognac! CHAT - Drake's More Life five-year anniversary discussion, giving flowers to Capella Grey, Nicki Minaj x Coi Leray "Blick Blick," Syd x Lucky Daye "CYBAH," Nic's #ResponsibleRevisit of Lucky Daye's 'Candydrip,' and Normani "Fair." EMPLOYEE...

For "Busy Sessions" Episode 6 we’re joined by Harlem’s Finest, Mia Jae! We warm up with a game of "What Do You Say, Mia Jae" before discussing growing up in Harlem, acting vs music making, releasing heartbreak music over Valentine’s Day weekend, being protective of your art, and more. She also blessed us with two performances: “Put It On Me” and “Better Man.” Be sure to check those out and follow...

Getting Badder and Busier every week! This episode we are joined by Tamara May of 300 Entertainment and AFTER DARK Room. CHAT - Kanye West, GODMODE, Lucky Daye and Shenseea. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - DJ Nyla Symone! SLIDE DECK - "Girl Blunt" by Leikeli47 (Tamara), "RPG" by Kehlani ft. 6LACK (Armon). TELL US TAMARA - Some stories behind the creator. BOARD MEETING - Attending Fordham, Boston Universit...

Kicked #BadAndBusy month off with the homie Miss2Bees! CHAT - Billboard Women in Music recap, festival announcements, upcoming Verzuz documentary, new music from Shenseea and Tiana Major9. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - DJ Nyla Symone of Power 105.1, Revolt TV, and more. SLIDE DECK - "Conceited" by Remy Ma (2Bees), "Not The Same" by Tempest (Nic), and "On Guard" by Lauren Jauregui ft. 6LACK. TWO B OR NOT...

"Busy Sessions" Episode 5 is blessed by New Jersey’s own Law. We talk women’s empowerment, her VENT series turning fan DMs into songs, her major TikTok presence, music making origins, singing in church, moving from NY to NJ, how all of her life connects to her art, upcoming EP ‘VENT’ dropping March 8th, and much more. Check out her performance of “Over It” on all DSPs and YouTube.  Be sure to foll...

The Busy Boys are joined by Owner of The HMD Studio, singer-songwriter, co-host of The Need To Know Podcast, and limitless creator Devvon Terrell. CHAT: DJ Akademiks, Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez updates, “Little Story” by Kehlani, ‘God Don’t Make Mistakes’ by Conway Ther Machine, and ‘Ghetto Gods’ by EARTHGANG. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: Jameel Raeburn aka Meelz. SLIDE DECK: “Express Yourself”...

For "Busy Sessions" Episode 4, the guys sit down with Rush (The Mic) once again to catch up on all he’s been doing since he joined them last "Busy Black Business Month," hosting successful sold out poetry showcases, contributing to Lloyd Banks ‘The Course of The Inevitable,’ participating in poetry workshops, and they play a fun game of #RushTheBars where Rush is given an emotion and performs an a...

For our fourth "Busy Session," we bring back a familiar face in Rush (The Mic) for a passionate poetry performance. Though the poem is untitled, the message is clear. Be sure to follow Rush at @_russian and @poetrymeplease Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod. Subscribe and rate us on all platforms! Tell a friend! Armon Sadler -...

The guys are joined by Jamane Weekes, Owner and CEO of Lips Cafe in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. CHAT - Super Bowl halftime show, VERZUZ recap, Lucky Daye’s single ft Lil Durk, and Jack Harlow’s new track. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - Birthday Boy, Jameel Raeburn aka Meelz. SLIDE DECK - Wale - “Love Me Nina/Semiautomatic” (Jamane), Common x PJ - “Don’t Forget Who You Are” (Nic), India Arie - “Brown Skin” (...

For our second episode of Busy Black Business Month, you might as well consider it like when the Lakers played the Clippers in the same arena they shared for years. We brought in SaVon and Alex from "The Need To Know Podcast" for a classic episode. CHAT - Support for Isaiah Rashad, a deep dive on Roddy Ricch, music critique and "dickriding" artists, plus thoughts on Future's "Worst Day" and Jazmin...