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In My Humble Opinion

In My Humble Opinion

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Episode 154 - Bless Tha Belly

In My Humble OpinionMay 19, 2022

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Episode 173 - AJ McQueen

Episode 173 - AJ McQueen

This week's guest is AJ McQueen.  The rapper speaks with us about taking the advice of a peer and making a change to his sound helped to expand his reach to the public.  We also speak about his recent releases like Anxiety, getting shout outs from artists like Erykah Badu, what we can expect from him in the future, and more. 

Nov 11, 202254:34
Episode 172 - Killa Kyleon

Episode 172 - Killa Kyleon

This week's guest is Killa Kyleon.  We speak about his latest album, Mic Jordan, his history with the S.U.C, his entrance into music, his feelings about his career thus far, and more. 

Oct 28, 202201:13:47
Episode 171 - George Young

Episode 171 - George Young

This week's guest is George Young.  The rapper/producer/engineer speaks to us about his new project, The Cool Front, the shift to lyricism he made on this album, his take on marketing in today's entertainment world, and more. 

Oct 20, 202254:52
Episode 170 - Skyrah Bliss

Episode 170 - Skyrah Bliss

This week's guest is singer Skyrah Bliss.  The L.O.U.D Muzik speaks to us about signing to a label, finding her sound, the changes happening in R&B music, and more. 

Oct 12, 202253:22
Episode 169 - Alexis Finley

Episode 169 - Alexis Finley

This week's guest is singer/songwriter Alexis Finely. We speak with he about her start working with a young singing group, how she got over her stage fright, the creation of her album, Beautiful Ones, what it is like to be an artist in today's climate, and more. 

Oct 06, 202246:09
Episode 168 - Hood Star Chantz

Episode 168 - Hood Star Chantz

This week's guest is Hood Star Chantz. We speak with the rapper about letting go of ego and maturing, his new venture in the food service industry, his reemergence on social media, and his jump into the acting world. 

Sep 25, 202201:01:14
Episode 167 - Jaeden Zoe

Episode 167 - Jaeden Zoe

This week's guest is Jaeden Zoe. This singer/songwriter speaks with us about growing up in NYC and the influence it played on her music.  Starting out at a young age performing on stages like the famed Apollo theater, Jaeden deemed it to be her destiny to be an entertainer.  We speak with her about what got her into music, being apart of shows like Showtime At The Apollo and Kelly Rowland's Chasing Destiny, why she moved to Houston, what we can expect from her new music, and more. 

Sep 13, 202257:11
Episode 166 - Terri Thomas

Episode 166 - Terri Thomas

This week's guest is Terri Thomas. She is the operations manager and program director for Radio One, where she is responsible for developing the brands of 97.9 The Box, Majic 102.1, Radio Now 92.1, and Praise Houston. We speak with her about what it takes to run these various Houston brands, what got her into radio, the things she, and other directors like her, are looking for when it comes to radio play, where she sees the future of radio going, and more. 

Aug 31, 202201:31:30
Episode 165 - Mickey Woods Jr & Todd

Episode 165 - Mickey Woods Jr & Todd

This week's guests are Mickey Woods Jr and Todd.  The duo recently put out their album, Golden Triangle, named after the southeast area of Texas containing the cities of Port Arthur, Beaumont, and Orange. We speak to them about the effect growing up in the Golden Triangle had on the album, what it took --- actually its a regular episode where we talk about some music and Todd takes us off topic.....but its good though.  Just listen. 

Aug 24, 202202:06:51
Episode 164 - Ashley Toman

Episode 164 - Ashley Toman

This week's guest is singer/song writer, Ashley Toman.  We speak with her about her about how she got her start in the music business, how she got song placements with artists like Chaka Khan and Disney, her business working with writers in the industry, and more.  

Aug 17, 202259:09
Episode 163 - Undergravity

Episode 163 - Undergravity

This week's guest are MAC and Atom Bomb of the production duo, Undergravity.  We speak with them about their start in production, the influence of DJ Screw, the admiration they have for Devin the Dude, and more.

Aug 11, 202201:23:21
Episode 162 - Lance Scott Walker

Episode 162 - Lance Scott Walker

This week’s guest is author Lance Scott Walker. He recently released a book on a legendary DJ Screw and we talk to him about DJ Screw’s importance to the culture, his actual life told to him by his friends and love ones, what it takes to put a book like this together, and more.
Aug 04, 202201:22:49
Episode 161 - Z-Ro

Episode 161 - Z-Ro

This week's guest needs little introduction. Joseph Wayne McVey IV has been creating music since the 90's and influencing the industry as the Mo City Don. He has released 25 studio albums, with his latest one titled Pressure.  We speak with him about his influence, his feelings about legacy, his most recent signee to his label One Deep Entertainment, the song in his catalog he hates the most, and more.  

Jul 20, 202201:14:23
Episode 160 - Cain

Episode 160 - Cain

This week's guest is Cain. He is and A&R for the CWCMFX Agency and an entrepreneur for various brands.  We speak with him about what it means to be and A&R in today's industry and more. 

Jul 13, 202241:42
Episode 159 - Rocky Banks

Episode 159 - Rocky Banks

This week's guest is Rocky Banks. The Houston MC is a rising talent with his debut mixtape, Trust In Banks, and his most recent offerings, The Mojo Tapes vol 1 & 2.   We speak to him about the creative process behind crafting his albums, the thoughts that go into the visuals & music videos, what got him started in music, and more.

Jul 06, 202201:00:11
Episode 158 - Doeman DYNA

Episode 158 - Doeman DYNA

This week's guest is Doeman DYNA.  The Eastside MC released Brown Soul last year and is gearing up for the release of Barrio God Vol 2. We speak with him about the path his team takes in developing his career, his recent appearances on festival stages, what to expect on the new album, and more. 

Jun 22, 202201:11:08
Episode 157 - Christopher "Cruize" Williams

Episode 157 - Christopher "Cruize" Williams

This week's guest is Christopher "Cruize" Williams.  He is a DJ, musician, professor and record label owner. We speak to him about building up a music program at HCC, learning the business from Matthew Knowles, the creation of his bpm Music Group, the beat this artist showcase, and more. 

Jun 15, 202201:41:55
Episode 156 - Things with Todd & GodKing Preach

Episode 156 - Things with Todd & GodKing Preach

This week's guests are MC GodKing Preach and producer Things With Todd. We speak with the two about their latest offering, Lord Have Mercy. We speak with the two about why they came together to make the album, the influence of religion on the work, the addition to Todd's family and if there is an affect on the music, and a bunch of other stuff.  Just go listen. 

Jun 02, 202201:55:52
Episode 154 - Lolita Monreaux

Episode 154 - Lolita Monreaux

This week's guest is Lolita Monreaux.  She recently started rapping after surprising longtime friend Z-Ro with her skills leading the Mo CIty Don to sign her.  She recently released her debut album, Napoleon Complex, featuring Z-Ro, Killa Kyleon, Sauce Walka, Propain, Lil Keke, Chad Jones, and Paul Wall.  We speak with her about her various career paths, her decision to get into rap, what fans can expect from her debut, and more.  

May 24, 202201:00:57
Episode 154 - Bless Tha Belly

Episode 154 - Bless Tha Belly

This week's guest is G Mayne, an entrepreneur, Entertainer, and artist who's well known for his online food platform, Bless Tha Belly.  We speak with him about moving from the world of radio to the online world, the work it takes to build up a platform, his go to spots in Houston for food, and more.  

May 19, 202201:11:05
Episode 153 - G-Dash

Episode 153 - G-Dash

This week's guest is co-founder of Swishahouse Records, G-Dash. We speak with him about the building of the label, his relationship with the Swishahouse's artists, his feelings on the state of Houston music today, and more. 

May 11, 202257:21
Episode 152 - Derrick "D-Reck" Dixon

Episode 152 - Derrick "D-Reck" Dixon

This week's guest is Derrick "D-Reck" Dixon the owner and founder of Wreckshop Records.  The label is responsible for help foster the careers of artists like Big Moe, Big Pokey, E.S.G., Fat Pat, Tyte Eyes, Pymp Tyte, Ronnie Spencer, D Gotti, Chicken Hawk and more. Dixon continues his label to this day, working with artists like DJ XO, but he has also moved into the film world, working closely with the All Screwed Up movie as well as his The Dirty 3rd movie. We speak with Dixon about working with generations of Houston talent, branching off into various entrepreneurship opportunities, what we can expect from his upcoming film, and more. 

May 04, 202257:52
Episode 151 - Brian J. White

Episode 151 - Brian J. White

This week's guest is actor Brian J White who has appeared in films like The Best Man, Stomp The Yard, Daddy's Little Girls, Good Deeds, and more.  He's also appeared on shows like Moesha, Suits, Scandal, Ray Donovan, as well as his breakout role as Detective Tavon Garris on The Shield. We speak with him about his pathway to acting, his connection to Houston, his new app, Preneur, and more. 

Apr 27, 202201:06:42
Episode 150 - Jet the 3rd

Episode 150 - Jet the 3rd

This week's guest is MC and producer Jet the 3rd. We speak with her about her move from playing ball in school to creating music, the overall sound she is making, the thoughts that go in to the creation of her visuals, and more. 

Apr 20, 202238:19
Episode 149 - DJ XO

Episode 149 - DJ XO

DJ XO is part of the new class of producers/rappers that are spreading the music of Houston to the rest of the world.  We speak to him about the influence of TikTok on the industry, his connection with Wreckshop Records, the importance of networking, and more. 

Apr 13, 202243:35
Episode 148 - La'Torria Lemon

Episode 148 - La'Torria Lemon

This week's guest is publicist and event executor La'Torria Lemon of Lemon Lime Light Media. She works with artists, politicians, chefs, and other media personalities connecting them with brands like Revolt, CNN, Essence, The Food Network, and more. They handle the consultations, marketing, branding, and public relations for artists and brands based here in Houston, Atlanta, and abroad. She speaks with us about how she got started in the industry, the importance of public relations, her reasons for opening a public relations firm in Houston, and more. 

Apr 06, 202201:23:33
Episode 147 - Kristen Cherei

Episode 147 - Kristen Cherei

This week's guest is MC Kristen Cherei. We speak with her about her start in music, her first time trying to get her music played in the club, how the mistakes she made that time got her a DJ, the growing women MC community in Houston, and more.  

Mar 30, 202254:10
Episode 146 - Cam Sinclair

Episode 146 - Cam Sinclair

This week's guest is singer/rapper Cam Sinclair. We speak with him about learning about his father's place in music, developing his career, how he goes about marketing, building up fans on Twitch, and more. 

Mar 22, 202201:34:43
Episode 145 - Sunni Tha Rapper

Episode 145 - Sunni Tha Rapper

This week's guest is Sunni Tha Rapper.  She hails from the group T.O.D (Topic of Discussion) but recently went solo.  She speaks with us about stepping out and establishing herself as a solo artist, the woman rap community in Houston, her new music, and more. 

Mar 15, 202254:01
Episode 144 - Lil Keke

Episode 144 - Lil Keke

This week's guest is none other than Lil Keke.  The Southside MC celebrates his over 25 years in the game with the release of his latest full length album, LGND.  He speaks with us about what went into creating the album, where he feels he is in his career, his presidential award, his upcoming book, his connection with Bun B's upcoming AllStar rodeo performance, and more. 

Mar 08, 202201:24:38
Episode 143 - C-Red

Episode 143 - C-Red

This week's guest is C-Red, an accomplished MC and doctor who is currently finishing her residency program.  We speak with her about her White-Coat-Wednesday Series and where the idea came from, the balance she has to strike between medical school and music, where she sees her career going, and more. 

Mar 01, 202201:13:26
Episode 142 - K-Rino

Episode 142 - K-Rino

This week's guest is Houston MC K-Rino.  He speaks with us about about his decades long career, what keeps him making music, the beginnings of Hip Hop in Houston, how he sees the industry progressing, the importance of maintaining control in you career, and more. 

Feb 22, 202201:34:01
Episode 141 - Dende

Episode 141 - Dende

This week's episode features returning guest Dende. He speaks with us about his two albums, the rap album A Happy Man and the R&B album Pregnancy Pack, working with his new team CXR, the state of male R&B music, his love for Arby's, and more. 

Feb 16, 202201:06:60
Episode 140 - Jack Jack

Episode 140 - Jack Jack

This week's guest is Jack Jack. We talk about how he defines his sound, the definition of rock music, his reasons for walking away from one musical style, taking control of his career, and more. 

Feb 09, 202201:29:20
Episode 139 - Dinero Sinatra

Episode 139 - Dinero Sinatra

This week's guest is MC Dinero Sinatra.  We speak with him about his latest albums, The Sequel and Niki Lauda, what brought him from Louisiana to Houston, what influences to pick old soul and 80's samples, the influence of cars in his music, and more. 

Feb 01, 202252:14
Episode 138 - Chef Tiffani Janelle

Episode 138 - Chef Tiffani Janelle

This week's guest is Chef Tiffani Janelle. We speak with her about what inspired her to get into cooking, the importance of Houston in the culinary scene, how she became a personal chef for celebrities like Steve Harvey, and more. 

Jan 26, 202201:41:46
Episode 137 - Killa Tex

Episode 137 - Killa Tex

This week's guest is producer and graphic designer Killa Tex.  We speak to him about what introduced him to production, working with Houston legends, how he got into graphic design, and more. 

Jan 19, 202259:30
Episode 136 - Sumthing Beddar

Episode 136 - Sumthing Beddar

This week we have returning guest Sumthing Beddar.  We speak with him about his album plans for 2022, his creative process, how a recent accident changed his outlook on life, and more. 

Jan 12, 202201:13:12
Episode 135 - Big Ant of Urban Politicians TV

Episode 135 - Big Ant of Urban Politicians TV

This week's guest is Big Ant of Urban Politicians TV.  He is a media personality that started from nothing and has built his brand into a podcast and a Youtube channel with 80k subscribers. He has a genuine love for music and culture and applies his mind for business and numbers to his platform to help sustain its continued growth.  We speak to him about starting his network, the things he's learned since its beginning, and where he plans to take things in the future. 

Jan 06, 202257:27
Episode 134 - Mark Byrd

Episode 134 - Mark Byrd

This week's episode features our guest DJ and producer, Mark Byrd.  The Chicago native has worked with the likes of Cyhi the Prince, Kanye West, Rapsody, Big Krit, Jack harlow, Cassie, Fabolous, Jeremih, John Connor and now finds himself in Houston working alonside Charity Work and Dante Higgins. The trio have created God LVL music group and have plans on making an impact here in the city. We speak with Byrd about his start in the indusrty, eventually getting a chance to work with Cyhi, his work on Kanye's Life of Pablo, how Dr. Dre became his mentor, and more. 

Dec 15, 202102:20:01
Episode 133 - Coreigh Terry

Episode 133 - Coreigh Terry

This week's guest is creative Coreigh Terry. He is the creative mind behind KHNTXT, a talented videographer, and just a renaissance man.  He does it all. He returns to the show to talk about his creative process, what inspires him about Houston artists, what you can expect from him in the upcoming year, and more. 

Dec 07, 202102:31:48
Episode 132 - Rob Gullatte

Episode 132 - Rob Gullatte

This week's guest is Rob Gullatte.  He returns to the show to speak about his upcoming album, Corner Store Legend. We also speak about releasing two albums with different tones in the same year, the influence family has on his work, rising above sickness, and more. 

Nov 23, 202143:06
Episode 131 - Scooyunda

Episode 131 - Scooyunda

This week's episode features returning guest Scooyunda of the Grit Boys. We speak with him about his new album and the changes he's made sonically as a solo artist. We also speak about his growth of the last two decades, being a veteran artist and still trying to prove himself, working with a live band for his new album, and more. 

Nov 16, 202101:13:10
Episode 130 - 2 Raw

Episode 130 - 2 Raw

We want to start off this week sending out prayers to the families that lost love ones at Astroworld Fest.

Our guest this week is 2 Raw. We speak to him about the influence his grandfather had on starting his rap career, rising up through the battle rap scene, not getting pigeonholed, and more.  

Nov 09, 202155:18
Episode 129 - GodKing Preach

Episode 129 - GodKing Preach

This week's episode features Alief rapper GodKing Preach. We speak with him about how a producer from The Chronic helped introduce him to the idea of rapping, the creation of his debut album, what you can expect from him in the future, and more. 

Nov 03, 202152:35
Episode 128 - Mr. Wired Up

Episode 128 - Mr. Wired Up

This week our guest is Mr. Wired Up. He's found his niche in music by creating "Strip Hop", music geared towards dancers in the club.  We speak with him about what has kept him, and others like him, sustained in the Houston music scene, the influence of women on Houston rap, what was in the water at Prairie View in the early 2000's, and more.  

Oct 27, 202101:06:48
Episode 127 - Big Bee 713

Episode 127 - Big Bee 713

This week's guest is Big Bee 713 of Next Level Automotive. We speak with him about running a business during the pandemic, how the supply chain is affecting everything in the industry, diversifying into different businesses like clothing, and more. 

Oct 20, 202153:23
Episode 126 - Sumthing Beddar

Episode 126 - Sumthing Beddar

This week's episode features rapper Sumthing Beddar.  We speak with the MC about using music to find his place in life, the importance of stopping the creation of content to focus on marketing, creating his on artistic world, and more. 

Oct 12, 202158:09
Episode 125 - B Val

Episode 125 - B Val

This week's guest is rapper/singer/songwriter/producer B Val. We speak with him about his introduction to music, the influence of the northside in Houston Music, his ability in securing connections in the industry, and more. 

Oct 05, 202101:14:35
Episode 124 - Dash The Goat & Jett I Masstyr

Episode 124 - Dash The Goat & Jett I Masstyr

This week's guest are Dash The Goat and Jett I Masstyr.  The two recently released their album, Meechie, an album that speaks to their abilities to keep pushing forward. Dash's wordplay over Jett I's soulful production sprinkled with a few of Houston's heavy hitters has the two shooting for album of the year.  We speak with the two about how they connected, what they saw in each other to decided to create an album, how the two stay motivated in the Houston rap world, and more. 

Sep 28, 202101:29:12