The Proven Knowledge Podcast

Sabrina Vaz-Holder is a photographer and content creator with over 10 plus years of industry experience. From working with artists like The LOX and Kendrick Lamar in the early 2010’s to co-founding the Medium Creative Agency with her husband Quinelle in recent years, she has been hard at work to shape her goals into reality. She stopped by the podcast to share some pieces of her journey and where...

Fresh off the release of her new single “Dystopia”, emerging MC Afrodite joined the podcast to discuss where her journey is taking her! After a move from New York to Philadelphia she touches upon her multiple business ventures through the pandemic that have helped grow her brand and audience through the last year. She also talks about the different music scenes comparatively between the two cities...

Geoffro Cause is a Cleveland native who’s since moved to L.A. producing for the likes of Beyoncé, Kehlani, Flume and many more across many different genres. He took some time this week to join the show where he chopped it up about his experience moving out west to connect with so many talented people while perfecting his craft across many instruments and more recently different DAWs where he has s...

The craftsman behind many of Houston Hip-Hop’s great album covers is the incredibly talented Mike Frost! As the first graphic designer to join the show he reflects on the last 20 plus years working with local artists like Paul Wall while also getting involved in projects for corporate companies and other businesses where he has been able to gain more leverage and create sustainable financial freed...

Preach Bal4 is most known for his works with T-Pain, Hit-Boy & Anthony Hamilton but it’s a safe bet that he has paved his way in the game by his pure skill alone. He brings his expertise to the show where he discusses the importance of independent creators having an established plan for their careers. He stresses how vital it is to avoid bad contract situations and properly educate yourself in the...

Following his first album under his real name in 2020, rapper Mike Dantz is finally ready to begin his run with a concrete plan in mind! Having moved from New Orleans to Alabama and working with several friends along the way he is slowly finding his niche among his peers in the space. He joins the podcast to discuss the making of “Back On Track”, a very well thought out and emotional album that se...

With just a few years in the production space under his belt, Maryland native J. Patterns is making his own lane online as a music maker! He calls into the show this week to talk about his recent success including placing beats with rapper Stalley and what has lead him to take the type beats route when selling his music to up and coming artists. If you’re a producer trying to make income and conne...

Recalling his many years in music this week is L.A. based producer T3K who helps us bring in 2021! He tells some amazing stories about his upbringing, meeting the legendary Teddy Riley, and how he built a relationship with artist PARTYNEXTDOOR from being his barber to eventually landing a placement on his last album “Party Mobile”. The key word for this episode is patience and the importance of ti...

With over a decade experience in producing and coming from a musical family as the son of hit maker S1, Dallas native vØHn is once again reinventing himself even after the success he has garnered in his young career. He joins the podcast to talk about his year in 2020 which included moving back to Texas, getting engaged, and planning his next project as a solo artist slated for the new year. Havin...

Having made many connections over the years in the industry the producer and artist known as Free P joins the show to better expand on what has brought him success so far! He details his journey as an artist which has seen him drop several projects over the last two years to critical acclaim. With a production credits list including The Game, Two-9 & Wiz Khalifa among others he has brought those e...

When it comes to building a successful music centered YouTube channel not a lot are doing it better than U Can Uke creator Matt Taylor! He joins the podcast to discuss the steps he has taken over the years to be able to finally make a solid living from his music business while also growing his brand through fan experiences and events that have drawn thousands and counting to his content. Listen he...

Another great Chicago native Mike Daley joins the podcast to kick off the month of December! He discusses working and planning his moves more virtually in 2020 to make tracks with his collaborators. Having worked with the K-Pop group NCT he describes the differences between constructing songs for them versus making records with solo artists. With a long track record under his belt and placements w...

One of the industry’s most respected DJs and Producers from the DMV area DJ Money joins the podcast! He discusses the differences between working with certain artists both in the studio and in a home setting while he’s been working on some artist development with some new upcoming acts. He also gives his predictions on where the live music scene could be heading in the coming months as well as rev...

From Florida to the Las Vegas strip the artist known as Young Goat has had quite the road so far to get where he’s heading. With high octane and energy behind every release the hit maker is creating a buzz around himself that is sure to only build his momentum in his new home. He joins the podcast to discuss his recent joint venture with Bentley Records, the shows he has planned in the coming week...

If you’re in search of an all around talent in an upcoming artist then look no further than Chicago’s J. Foster (Jeremy Foster)! Already being compared to the likes of Usher and Ne-Yo, Foster has made a huge impact with his music so far with a short catalogue since 2016, but it goes to show his hard work is starting to pay off. He joins the podcast this week to discuss the direction he’s aiming to...

Attending NYU after moving from her home in New Jersey, singer songwriter Bobbie Rose gives us a look inside her mission to be someone in the music scene! She lists some of her favorite artists such as Jhené Aiko & Rihanna who made her take her own craft more seriously and push her as a vocalist. With a lot more music on the way and some singles already buzzing, Bobbie is an artist on the rise who...

DomBeets joins us this week to discuss his rise with rapper Casey Veggies and how he has maintained an over 15 year relationship with him as his friend and tour DJ! He also discusses the future of live events through the internet and how proper monetization will hopefully lead to the best possible experience for artists and fans alike to help push music into the future. With more solo work includi...

A good friend of the show and upcoming hip-hop artist Rome Westfield called in this week! Hailing from the Atlanta area Rome recaps some of his journey for us. After graduating college for music and joining a local label he has since broken away from, he has been hard at work building up his own brand and developing his sound that is finally starting to turn heads. With streams on the rise and a g...

The producer known as Super Miles joined the show this week to share some of his 10 plus year journey! From working on music in the Dallas area with Chaz French and moving to Atlanta around 2012 and bearing witness to the rise of the modern trap sound in which he learned many valuable skills he incorporates in his music today. Now working with the likes of OG Maco, Dave East, Wale & more, Miles ha...

Calling in from his new staying space in Nashville producer and artist Jon Content joins the podcast! He discusses the importance of writing his goals down to be able to set realistic expectations for his work and how it’s paid off for him so far. Having already worked with big artists like Lupe Fiasco and releasing his own solo projects as an MC, Jon is aiming to continue getting better to work w...

As a composer, producer and solo artist it’s safe to say Johan Lenox has brought a lot to the table for himself and many of your favorite artists over the past several years (Snoh Aalegra, Travis Scott, Big Sean, etc.). He joins the podcast this week to discuss his music making process which includes writing sheet music before programming and arranging the notes of his compositions. Detailing his...

As an all around artistic talent Mariah J joins the podcast from Dayton, OH! She discusses her early upbringing specifically in music with her father serving as a main inspiration for her wanting to be a singer. Sighting Janet Jackson and Beyoncé as two of her biggest influences that have given her a roadmap on how to approach her career. She speaks about being able to keep her creative independen...

Coming from Chicago and working with the likes of Cyhi The Prynce, Big K.R.I.T., Kanye West and many more, producer Mark Byrd calls into the show! Having worked in the production group The Fr3shman he describes being able to take those experiences and apply them to his solo work which has paid off plenty over the last several years. He goes into detail about how he ended up producing Rapsody’s son...

While just starting his journey in music Florida singer and songwriter Ely is already mapping out a nice plan for himself in the music realm! He joins the podcast to discuss his new single “Love Your Type” and his upcoming video for a song he’s done with a former guest of the show D.Vair. He also describes how he’s able to currently balance his work life, music and personal time to fit his lifesty...

Sharing his incredible story this week we welcome Sacramento hip-hop artist Alex Live (now Alex Richy)! He reflects on his journey from overcoming a heart attack to transitioning from baseball to making music as his passion. Alex also sheds light on his upcoming album “Redemption” and how it directly will tell his life’s journey up to this point. If you’re a fan of artists with a story then you’ll...