King Esseen

The Instinctive Midnight Theory

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King Esseeen Presents The Instinctive Midnight TheoryWhere culture speaks after hours and creativity doesn’t sleep. The Instinctive Midnight Theory is a thought-driven podcast exploring the intersections of art, music, fashion, film, and storytelling through the lens of cultural alchemy. Each episode features insightful guests and bold conversations that unravel how instinct, history, and innovation shape the world we create. This isn’t just a show—it’s a midnight meditation on legacy, expression, and the art of being seen. Come for the culture. Stay for the theory.

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King Esseen

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Fresh Since 79 : Sound of the Seer 30.07.2025 1:14:31

🎙 New Episode Alert! King Esseen’s “The Instinctive Midnight Theory” 📼 S01 E08 — “Sound of the Seer” featuring Cultural Icon Saul Williams 📣 Now LIVE on YouTube + All Major Podcast Platforms! This one is cosmic, cutting, and carved in truth. From slam stages to sonic dimensions, Saul Williams has spent decades bending language into liberation. In this episode, he opens portals—sharing how poetry...

Fresh Since 79 : Crate Conversations 07.07.2025 1:04:48

🎙 New Episode Alert! King Esseen’s “The Instinctive Midnight Theory” 📼 S01 E07 — “Crate Conversation” featuring Cultural Icon Salah Ananse 📣 Now LIVE on YouTube + All Major Podcast Platforms! This episode is a soundwave of legacy—vibrational, intentional, and rooted in Atlanta’s rhythm. From Northside High to global stages, Salah Ananse didn’t just DJ—he documented the spirit of a city. In this...

Fresh Since 79 : The Man Behind the Moment 20.06.2025 53:08

New Episode Alert! King Esseen’s “The Instinctive Midnight Theory” S01 E06 — “The Man Behind the Moment” featuring Cultural Photographer John Crooms Now LIVE on YouTube + All Major Podcast Platforms! This one’s layered. It’s legacy-filled. It’s a masterclass in memory, movement, and the power of the Black gaze. From A Great Day in Atlanta to backstage at FunkJazz Kafé, John Crooms has spent decade...

Fresh Since 79 : Plugged Into Purpose 04.06.2025 24:55

🎙 New Episode Alert! King Esseen’s “The Instinctive Midnight Theory”🎛️ S01 E05 — “Plugged Into Purpose” featuring Legendary Producer Arthur Baker📣 Now LIVE on YouTube + All Major Podcast Platforms! This one’s raw. It’s historic. It’s the truth behind the beats—and the blueprint behind the legacy.🎛️ From Planet Rock to Beat Street, from the studio with Gamble & Huff to remixing icons like Bruc...

Fresh Since 79 : VICTORIOUS! 21.05.2025 44:14

🎙 New Episode Alert! King Esseen's "The Instinctive Midnight Theory" S01 E04 — 🎬 “Victorious” featuring Film Director + Producer Victorious De Costa 📣 Now LIVE on YouTube + All Major Podcast Platforms! This one’s global. It’s generational. It’s a masterclass in storytelling with soul. 🎥 From East Flatbush to HBO, from the streets of Brooklyn to international screens, Victorious De...

Fresh Since 79 : The One That Made Me Fresh 08.05.2025 1:06:04

The Instinctive Midnight Theory Podcast with King Esseen 🎙S01 E03: The One That Made Me FreshFeat. Charis Bowling (Mother, Muse) + Daoud Bowling (Brother, Creative Ally)This Mother’s Day Week edition of The Instinctive Midnight Theory is personal. King Esseen sits down with his mother—Charis Bowling, the woman who curated his soul—and his brother, filmmaker Daoud Bowling, to reflect on the early a...

Fresh Since 79 : It Started in the 70s 23.04.2025 1:08:29

The Instinctive Midnight Theory Podcast with King Esseen 🎙 S01 E02: Fresh Since 79 – It Started in the 70s Feat. Special Guest: Super Producer Sol Messiah This episode kicks off King Esseen's New "Fresh Since 79 Series" — this episode dives into the cultural DNA that shaped a generation and birthed a creative movement. From disco to hip-hop, punk to funk, King Esseen and Sol Messiah...

Connecting the Dots – The Atlanta Experience 03.04.2025 45:50

The Instinctive Midnight Theory Podcast with King Esseen 🎙 S01 E01 : Connecting the Dots – The Atlanta Experience Recorded LIVE at King's Esseen's Cultural Alchemy Launch Even on March 22, 2025 at West Side Motor Lounge in Atlanta, GA Welcome to the premiere episode of The Instinctive Midnight Theory — where culture speaks after hours and creativity doesn’t sleep. In this live-recorded deb...