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On the third installment of "Graduation 2020", Mike reveals the selections for our Top 20 Songs of 2020 list. Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Blog - https://www.turntableteachers.com/blog Shop - https://www.turntableteachers.com/shop Subscribe to our streaming services Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turntable-teach...

On our second installment of "Graduation 2020", Mike reveals the selections for our Top 20 MA Songs of 2020 list. Featured artists: Aristotle Jones - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0FydCmzIGISECt76tOHG9O?si=DXD5UgXMSu2YuTYSSHfbfA BIA - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6veh5zbFpm31XsPdjBgPER?si=jyFwKFmBQ6SMGHXkgSzDFg Cameron Iandolo - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0gVAfRz4pxE4OmxCDtes7s?si=WQ30eX...

On the first episode of Graduation 2020, Mike unveils the selections for Honor Roll, 20 songs in "Honors" and 10 songs in "High Honors". These 30 songs just missed the upcoming Top 20 Lists, but were worthy of honorable mention. Tune in next episode to find out the selections for the Top 20 MA Songs of 2020. Check out all 30 selections on the "Honor Roll 2020" Spotify playlist: https://open.spotif...

Our final installment of the Album Analysis series features the return of Lowell, MA hip-hop artist J Faith and his new album "Moving Out". J Faith is also the founder Write Mind initiative, an official partner of our podcast. On his sophomore episode, J Faith breaks down "Moving Out", including important collaborations with Iamsoloco, Hero the Emcee, the MOCG collective, Kemic, & so many more. He...

On our 5th edition of the 6-part limited series "Album Analysis", Western, MA hip-hop artist TAHA returns to the podcast to discuss his new breakout album "Have Nightmares About Me". TAHA explains his mindset in creating this project as he describes using music as an outlet to cope with his anger, along with the many social & racial injustices that have occurred in 2020. He breaks down his dark an...

On Episode 41 of the Night School series, Boston recording artist Zaafir returns to the podcast yet again! This time, he sits down with Mike to discuss his new mixtape "Summer's Never Over" exclusively on his website. He explains why he decided to not put this project on all streaming platforms, the creative process including family members collaborating on the project, and his decision to shift f...

On Episode 40, Mike & Phoenix are back for their final episode of 2020, as they preview and predict the 2021 Grammy Awards Nominees. They also dive into a deep debate on the pros and cons of artists buying fake streams in a debate segment called "Pass or Fail". Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSJ38mroLGs Time Stamps Intro - (0:00 - 1:54) Pass or Fail: Buying Fake Str...

Our 3rd installment of our 6-part "Album Analysis" limited series features Roxbury, MA hip-hop artist, Hero the Emcee, as he returns to the podcast to discuss his new album "The 8th Letter". He describes the theme of the album, paying homage to Guru, Rakim, and the hip-hop greats that have gone too soon. He discusses the process of creating the project, his old-school boom bap sound with a modern...

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAwgHcq8E-I On Episode 39 of the Night School series, Mike continues the new limited edition of interviews called "Album Analysis", where Turntable Teachers alumni return to the podcast to talk in-depth about their new album or project. Next up is Cameron Iandolo's new EP, 'Nightmares'. Cameron Iandolo breaks down the creative process...

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ6rAgHTOyE On Episode 38 of the Night School series, Mike introduces a brand new edition of Turntable Teachers interviews called "Album Analysis", where Turntable Teachers alumni return to the podcast to talk in-depth about their new album or project. First up is Washy's new EP 'X:XC'. Washy discusses the creative process for the proj...

Episode 39 is the official reboot of our standard episodes, and we welcome Phoenix Rios as our brand new co-host! Mike & Phoenix dive into numerous topics, including Kanye's presidential campaign, weighing in on how celebrities impact American politics, album reviews for the brand new Joyner Lucas & Millyz projects, and lastly they react to the Murda Mook vs Tay Roc Halloween URL Showdown, and dis...

For the full experience, watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U23CFqmhYHc Our new mini series in partnership with Write Mind is "Mixing Tips with H3x". Hip-Hop/Pop artist, producer, and engineer from Kingston, MA, H3x will be showcasing his tips, tricks, strategies, and knowledge about mixing, mastering, and engineering sound and music. On Vol. 2, H3x explains how he util...

On Episode 37 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with Providence, RI-based alternative/pop artist, The China Blue. The two discuss The China Blue's new lead single & upcoming music video "Afford It" from an EP coming soon! Other topics include the influences of his sound, seeing himself as a writer, working with MA-based artist Dev Soter on new collab "Shaking Bodies", how the digital age...

On Episode 36 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with Watsonville, CA hip-hop & neo-soul artist, Kabwasa. The guys discuss a variety of topics, including his new debut album 'Maiden Flight', how he shaped his unique sound, & his upcoming music video for "Midnight Shift". Kabwasa also reflects on how he got to this point in his music career, his favorite moments performing, the importance o...

On Episode 35 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with Kingston, MA hip-hop/pop artist, producer, and engineer, H3x. H3x is the host of our new Write Mind mini-series, "Mixing Tips with H3x". On this episode, the guys discuss H3x's strategy for releasing music and his new singles from this year, how he got his name, his new career as a music engineer, the Boston music scene, entrepreneurshi...

Our new mini series in partnership with Write Mind is "Mixing Tips with H3x". Hip-Hop/Pop artist, producer, and engineer from Kingston, MA, H3x will be showcasing his tips, tricks, strategies, and knowledge about mixing, mastering, and engineering sound and music. For the full experience, watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJUWOnjkWt8 On Vol. 1, H3x explains how he uses...

On Episode 34 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with New Jersey alternative-rock band Morningside Lane, comprised of lead singer Marc del Giudice, bassist Frankie P, drummer Brandon Morelli, and lead guitarist Brandon Broderick. The guys discuss the brand new full length album from the band, titled 'These Are Our Years', as well as how the band was formed, their backgrounds in the music i...

On Episode 33 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with Western MA-based hip-hop artist Phoenix Rios for a conversation on numerous topics, including his brand new EP 'Nocturnal'. The guys also discuss hip-hop culture and the evolution of the genre, Kanye West and his progression as an artist, and they also get introspective about their aspirations for the future, the current state of media,...

On Episode 32 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with LA-based Latin Contemporary Pop artist Sergio JR. Mike and Sergio discuss a variety of topics, including Sergio's unique journey of winning the show Boy Band and forming the group In Real Life. He discusses what it was like to be in the band and headline national tours, as well as the differences between being in a group, versus now pur...

On Episode 31 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with Boston hip-hop artist Red Shaydez. Mike & Shaydez discuss her brand new critically-acclaimed album 'Feel the Aura', while elaborating on the creative & recording process, as well as the positive reception it is receiving. They both also dive into numerous topics including the Boston music scene, and tips for navigating it, as well as he...

On Episode 30 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with Australian native and LA based electronic/contemporary pop singer Nina Baumer. Nina and Mike discuss a variety of topics, including her brand new single "Bad Excuse" & the story behind its creation. Nina explains her journey from growing up in Australia, moving to Boston, and finally to Los Angeles, and what she has learned from living...

In the first episode of our brand new Write Mind series, Mike reports back from his research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the music industry. This episode is broken into four categories: Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x06kXkhMScc 1) How the industry has changed as a result of COVID-19 (0:00 - 20:56) 2) Marketing & Networking tips for artists in this climate (20:57 - 3...

On Episode 38, Mike reacts to and reviews the XXL 2020 Freshman Class. He also shares his Top 5 XXL Freshman Classes Of All Time, and then selects the artists he would choose for his own list. Enjoy, and be sure to let us know your thoughts on the XXL 2020 list in the comments section on Instagram! Time stamps for each segment below. XXL 2020 Freshman Class Reaction: (0:00 - 24:45) Top 5 XXL Fresh...

On Episode 29 of the Night School Series, Mike expands his interviews to outside of the Boston scene, as he sits down with Atlanta, GA hip-hop artist Yung Mono. The two discuss numerous topics, such as Yung Mono's brand new album 'Self Made Degenerate', the pandemic and social activism in America, Atlanta's underground music scene, the impact of coaching & sports in general, his favorite memories...

On Episode 28 of the Night School Series, Mike sits down with Boston hip-hop artist & producer, Aristotle Jones. Mike & Aristotle discuss and breakdown his brand new album 'The World Is Flat', including how he came up with the concept, as well as the process of completing the project. Aristotle also talks about being a Berklee College of Music student, and he and Mike discuss the benefits & disadv...