The Proven Knowledge Podcast

With attention to detail on the mind London artist Mike Maro is putting his many ideas into motion to begin the year! Just recently dropping a new single titled “London Tales” he gives the interesting background story behind the songs story and it’s accompanying music video which just released last week. He touches on being a rapper who’d much rather create his own lane and create a name around th...

SR Will is an artist who doesn’t shy away from his overall mission and life goals through his faith and in his artistry as he presents it to everyone he meets. This week we caught up with the Youngstown, Ohio resident to see where he’s at in music and life and we’re pleased to say it seems like a good place. After dropping several singles like “Centerpiece” and “Anchor” last year he discusses how...

The founding member of the OGKushCloud movement and one of our close friends JordanE420 joins the podcast for episode 87! It was great to catch up about his stellar consistency as of late which saw him drop many singles and EP’s including several collabs with our past guests O.G. Proce$$ and LuiKangOz. He discusses the learning curve of producing his own music and how he’s aiming to better craft h...

Taking a trip south from Columbus to Cincinnati Ohio rapper Grizz has continued his mission to find a way to make a name for himself in the game. This week we got him on the podcast to talk about his 2021 release “757” and what it meant for him to craft a full album with some close collaborators at the helm. He foreshadows some more collaborations for the coming months and talks about where he env...

A good friend of last months guest Dre A.M. and a fellow Queens native is the producer La Kosher Nostra! He joins us to go more in depth on his relationship with Dre and how it’s now led to the creation of his next album “Bad Kid Good City” which will be entirely produced by him. He also talks about the issues surrounding sample clearances and why the best thing to do in most cases is to get the i...

As a catalyst of positive energy and sharp beyond his years Chicago artist Nehemiah Heckler joins the podcast! We discuss his Wovember EP which he recalls being in a very tapped in space emotionally when writing each song. As an artist who has no problems wearing his heart on his sleeve Nehemiah is making music for listeners who want a real connection and relatability aspect that not everyone is v...

As we enter 2022 we bring to you an interview with a great up and coming talent named Dre Star! Having moved to the states from Jamaica for school he also used the opportunity to connect the dots of a music career for himself which he is building into something quite amazing. He recalls the writing and song creation for his project “Prince Tape” and why he views it as a real stepping stone for his...

We close 2021 in style as our own former co-host JayTrey returns to the podcast! He recaps the process of creating and releasing his second album “Epitome of Chaos” and the great reception it received as his most prominent project to date. Jay recalls his process when writing hooks and how he’s able to craft memorable moments through each track he pieces together and speaks on his evolution as an...

Having already worked with the likes of A$AP Ferg and many other amazing New York acts the producer, engineer and artist known as Taavi is continuing his growth with a new outlook that’s keeping him going these days. On this weeks episode he gives us some insight into his spiritual connection and approach to creativity which has ultimately allowed him to level up in all his endeavors. Now pursuing...

Myna is a forward thinking artist from Michigan looking to push the boundaries of creative thinking. She joins us on the 80th edition of the podcast this week and gave a rundown of where she resides in her career at the moment following the release of her stellar project “Indian Dragon”. Her unique artistic and story telling approaches can be found in not only each track but also the accompanying...

You can’t find a more unique artist name than that of North Carolina rapper The Artist 336 and his music has been no exception so far since he started out! This week we caught up with him about his different forms of creativity which have now expanded into graphic design work, mixing and mastering tracks for other clients and more. After heavy inspiration from studying The Wu-Tang Clan in his earl...

Having made many connections since his move from Detroit to Chicago the multi-talented Jae Maurice joins the show to recap the events that have guided him through his journey so far. From a name change to focusing on himself as an artist first and foremost over producing and playing instruments he covers some ground of the almost 10 years he’s had in the music world and what it’s meant to build a...

After his inspiration was sparked from the movie 8 Mile the MC known as Dre A.M. began to take his rapping skills seriously. Now the Queens native is putting his foot on the gas and dropping an array of new content centered around his goal to help people get through their daily obstacles. He talks with us about his recording process, the importance of his mental health and how he’s been sticking t...

With Italian roots and a heavy love for many genres of music Eli6 is finally showing people what he has to offer as a multifaceted artist. This week on the show he describes his early childhood learning to be a drummer which later led to his production journey in college and his ability to mix and master his own records. As an artist he’s fresh off the release of his first project “LAY-LOW” with m...

Not many up and coming artists have a distinct and on point brand identity quite the way that Rey Sparta does. With his signature Spartan helmet to match his name he has been growing a fan base and sound outward to a wider audience with each passing release and stepping stone. This week we talked with him about how marketing yourself as an artist can work in your favor if done the right way. He al...

Near Orange County in California you’ll find a hungry up and coming singer / songwriter named Justis Chanell who is looking to make her mark and a real legitimate impact with each piece of music she puts out! She joined the show this week to discuss her latest EP “Sunset Songs” and what led to its inception. We also enjoyed touching on the ever growing debate of singles vs. albums when it comes to...

Right out of our neck of the woods we bring you our first in person interview this week with Timmy The Boy and Josh Beacom! The two close friends and collaborators come from similar backgrounds in theatre but also share some different outlooks and experiences with music which they touched upon for us. Timmy has slowly made the transition from Rap to Rock and describes where that decision came into...

With an undeniable west coast spirit and energy surrounding his style the Inglewood producer known as Jay B brought a sample of what he has to offer the music world to our show this week! With family ties to his cousin Hit-Boy and his father Rodney Benford of the R&B group Troop Jay decided to take music seriously following the passing of a close friend whom he shared a mutual interest for the cra...

Still only a few paces into her career, Houston artist Shelby Ruger is quickly picking up steam and putting in double time to advance her end goals in music. This week we chatted with her about the last few years that has seen her attend college for music, begin to release some solo content, and pick up sound engineering as she aims to have more control over the sound she’s crafting out each trip...

Oli-J has been hard at work for quite some time to get to where he’s heading. He made some time this week down in Nashville to join the show and give us a quick look into what he has up his sleeve moving forward! After a solo EP in 2019 he has since been in the process of shifting genres from R&B and Pop to House music and he relays to us some of the people who have helped him find this new sound...

Having broken free as a newly found solo artist Simone Owens is taking her goals and vision of a music career to the next level. This week she joins the podcast to discuss the local music scene in Philadelphia and what her live performances have been like now that things are picking back up. She also talks about recording the live version of her hit single “Black King” and how it was a learning ex...

This week we bring you another super talent and an artist on the rise with Cleveland’s own Kyle Mahlik! With only a few years under his belt as an artist Kyle has already made a statement with stellar releases like his 2019 EP “Teenage Love Story” that showed off his vocal range and sultry production choices. Today Kyle is looking to move his career to the next level and he joins us to discuss his...

If Kent M$ney’s name doesn’t ring an immediate bell take a look at his past discography and you’ll be impressed with his track record. Having appeared on tracks with the likes of Frank Ocean, Kid Cudi and Ty Dolla $ign among others he has built an incredible body of solo works that have helped him over the last decade keep his movement and journey under his own independent control. He joins us thi...

Baltimore rapper LuiKangOz has the consistency and integrity you’d want to find in any up and coming MC on the rise. With many collabs with our friends JordanE420 and O.G. Proce$$ as well as a nice solo catalogue he is making his name heard behind an independent movement of artists bringing back that feel good Hip-Hop energy. This week on the podcast he joins us to talk about the local music scene...

A huge advantage you can have as an artist is to create your own opportunities and put your best foot forward when it comes to your career. This weeks guest Del Muzik is someone who is taking these steps everyday and the results are beginning to pay off. After moving to the states around 2011 he’s been slowly building up to becoming a full time artist and climbing his way up the ranks of Houston’s...