The Proven Knowledge Podcast

Following our talk with Dallas area singer Les B. back on episode 115 we’ve stayed in touch with what he’s been up to and decided to have him back on the show this week! We had the pleasure of discussing his recent releases like the tracks “Redemption Story” and “All I Want” as well as a slight preview of his most recent single “What You Want” which has released since the recording of this episode...

Massachusetts MC and podcast host Soma79 stops by this week for episode 188! As a fellow show host of The Articulate OX Podcast Soma79 has been using his platform to not only help other artists have a place to speak but also meet some awesome collaborators along the way which we talked about with him on this one. He discussed leaving music initially to pursue another one of his great passions whic...

We’re joined on episode 187 this week by California artist Zzay whom we have followed from a far over the last couple years! She joined us to discuss a wide array of topics surrounding her career and mission to keep the love involved in her creative life. Having zeroed in on a true focus as an artist over the last five years she’s seen many great results as both a songwriter and in her own discogr...

Previously featured on episode 109 we welcomed back New Jersey singer and songwriter Janessa-Nicole! We had fun recapping her big accomplishments in 2023 which included her long awaited project “Love On The Menu”. She talked about the recording process commuting from Jersey to Philadelphia and back again to work in different studios and some of the collaborators who had a hand in its creation. Hav...

Welcome back to our fourth full year of the show! To kick off this year we had Las Vegas artist and mix engineer L13 join us to discuss what he’s got in store for 2024 and a lot more! He touched on his move to Vegas from Delaware and the opportunities he’s been able to reach in doing so. Learning to mix at local studios in the area he describes how it has helped to further his skills as an artist...

We close out the episodes for 2023 this week with an awesome talent from the Dallas area named Rebelle Flor! As a singer, songwriter and also a working musician she joined us this week to discuss it all and the immense steps forward she took on her journey in 2023. She gave us insight into how she maintains balance between writing recording, performing and also her day job as a registered nurse al...

In 2017 Rochester native QueenLEFT made the move to the big city of Atlanta to further pursue her music career. She joined us this week on episode 183 to further reflect on what that decision has done for her and the individuals she’s met along the way! She discusses building her team including collaborators, videographers and more who have helped her shape and bring her vision to life both musica...

Canadian artist, podcaster and coach Michael Averill joins us on episode 182 to kick off the month of December! Michael is a close friend of the show and it was a blast being able to take a deep dive into what makes him such a great advocate for musicians in many different ways. He first gave insight into what made him pursue being an artist in the first place having musical roots within his famil...

Never before have we had a guest with the job description and title that Lisa Joy Glassman carries. As a performance coach and movement expert it’s her role to help artists and live performers improve their posture and overall health and well being through a series of techniques and strategies that are tailored to their own individual needs. We got an inside look into this process on episode 181 w...

Episode 180 brings In Baltimore singer and songwriter Noelle Sky whose faith based message and stellar voice is already captivating listeners! She talked with us this week about her 2 releases in 2023 the singles “Patient and Wait” and “Kingdom Love” both of which display their own respective stories and sounds while also allowing Noelle to flex her vocal skills at full force. While reflecting on...

Atlanta based artist LoLo stops by the show this week to give our listeners a new perspective on the importance of the modern day release strategy! Having dropped his latest work the album titled “Taurus” earlier this year he talks about how he’s continued to push and promote the project through different visuals, remixes and other content pieces months later as opposed to moving on to another rel...

With only 1 song currently under his belt Houston artist Azod is already turning heads and ears alike with his incredible voice and visual styles. He joined the show for episode 178 to discuss that first single “Psycho” and what went into its conception! We also had the chance to discuss how he was led to singing from some of his early influences in music including artists like Khalid who helped i...

Emma G is a hardworking triple threat in the music and entertainment space! She’s not only a renowned singer and songwriter but also an incredible TEDx speaker and one on one vocal coach who’s worked and spoken with hundreds of individuals from around the globe. This week she joined us on episode 177 to give some of her story and how she’s gotten to this point! Originally from New Zealand Emma ope...

Having lived in 3 different locations over the years Drew J1ez has always managed to keep and express his artistic side in multiple ways and this week we welcomed him to the show for episode 176 to tell us more about it! As a model and musician he discussed how both paths have helped him grow In confidence and strength to continue striving for progress. Following the release of his EP “Man of Silv...

Another colleague of our friend Dee Dot out of Missouri named Jay Johnson joins us this week on episode 175! Jay is a DJ and producer who has found a way to always keep music involved in his journey even with a busy schedule and day to day life. He discussed picking up producing 5 years ago after already having experience as a DJ for many years. This has led him to create a wide array of tracks un...

Following our interviews with Philadelphia artists King Shampz and Blak in the last 2 years we were able to welcome the third member of the Dead Wrong Records collective named Azzan! As the lead producer for the label he touches on what it’s like to craft the different solo and compilation projects as well as the importance of steering each new story with his diverse love for different sounds and...

In 2021 Maria Simone moved from her hometown in Jacksonville out west to Los Angeles not only for work opportunities but to also pursue her goal of being a musician. Today she joined us on episode 173 to discuss that decision and how it’s led to an abundance of growth and opportunity that continues to evolve every day! Growing up in the church choir Maria always had a love for singing that has now...

Eric is an MC from Baltimore who keeps true lyricism and story telling at the forefront of his music. He joins the show this week on episode 172 to talk about the importance of music in his life and why telling those stories drives him to go further each day! He talked about the growth that came from his 2022 album “Found A Way” as he created a more polished and well rounded project compared to hi...

Starting out as a writer in Houston with a love for music Keetria Garner-Chambers has followed the path over 8 years to now where she’s able to help artists around the world expand on their brand and create new opportunities for them! She joined us this week to share some of her expertise in PR and why it’s important for artists to continue to grow their own digital footprint! She discusses her re...

This weeks guest is Virginia native Da Fingaz who’s a skilled pianist, producer and composer specializing in the sync world creating music for film and TV! He offered up insight on how he began to truly pursue this lane in 2020 and has since landed placements with the likes of Starz, Fox, MTV and more. This has allowed him to gain a name for himself in the industry and opened the door for him to c...

Our co-founder and lead artist JayTrey makes his return this week for a very special episode from Menifee, California the site where it all began back in 2016! The guys reflect on their journey together and what each one has learned over the last 7 years. Jay cites a shift in mindset to focus more on the love of the craft as opposed to the fame and a high success level that initially drove him to...

A standout in the Midwest Independent Hip-Hop scene from Lansing, Michigan named J.Plantana joined us this week for episode 168! If you’re a close follower of our brand you might remember her from her highlight in the 2nd annual Women’s Appreciation Month this past spring and we were happy to reconnect for a more in depth discussion. Following the release of her latest EP “New Demeanor” she talks...

This week we welcomed not 1 but 2 amazing graphic designers and fellow podcasters from Arkansas who go by the name of The Mixtape Queens! Both Karma and Amanda who make up the brand discuss their creative process, the different business strategies that have helped them reach new clients, and how the launch of their podcast has opened new avenues to network and collaborate with amazing independent...

For the second straight week we welcome a super talented Ohio creative to the show! This time it’s a returning guest from episode 55 JBC Beats who we originally sat down with in 2021. On this catch up episode we discussed his continued elevation and consistency within the online producer community and how his social media and stellar content creation has opened the door to many new opportunities....

A fellow Ohio artist and podcaster named Mike Bankhead joined us this week to share his unique approach and perspective to being an independent artist! As the host of the show “You Could Be My Aramis” Mike is no stranger to interacting with many faces from many places who all share a love for creativity and pushing the boundaries of what it’s like to make music in the modern day. Mike himself is n...