Life in the key of M

On this day, the 47th anniversary of Hip-Hop and for your listening pleasure meet master engineer A Kid Named Cus.  Cus is a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum mix engineer who has worked with a multitude of artists major labels and independent artists across genres like The Blastmaster KRS-One, NAS, Fantasia, Raheem DeVaughn, Vivian Green, Chante Moore, The Large Professor (Main Source), and Kwame.  Follow Cus on Twitter: @kidcus

DISCLAIMER:  This interview occurred in a time before the pandemic and quarantine. 

In this episode, "...It takes two to make a thing go right..it takes two to make it outta sight".  MamaSoul's conversation with Thornell was a second time around recording and it was well worth the wait and effort.  Have you heard of Jill Scott, Darius Rucker, or Diana Ross?  Well, Thornell has worked with them all! Take a listen and learn about this mighty music marketer.

Note of caution! Please eat or have your favorite snack on hand before listening to this episode. MamaSoul was introduced to Ronny Jaramillo's culinary and mixology by Miss Flaco Coquito hersef, Cynthia Sepulveda along with Gypsy Soul artist, Edwin Vazquez.  Bless their hearts!!!!  Flaco Coquito Mojitos, fall off-the-bone ribs, Octupus with fig chips, quadruple chocolate flourless cake with mango sauce!  We spent several hours dining, laughing, sipping and vibing. Happy Listening!

Cynthia introduced MamaSoul to the magnificent world that encompasses Flaco Coquito, the vegan Coquito.  And what a world it is!  They rode the MTA rails lighted-headed with bellies full having indulged in modern Mexican cuisine...more on that in the next episode.  Cynthia's mission is to make Coquito a year-round treat. We totally co-sign.

For your consideration and consumption.  Press play for the fireside  chat with Adina Nyree and Lorenda Robinson, music mavens and the force  behind "Play It Forward: Eclectic Soul Tour (PIFEST). The motto...Play music - Give back - One concert at a time. Can you dig that? 

A heavy hitter in the event production space, Sabrina's journey began after she shaved her entire head bald. Now she is the founder and CEO of Natural Partners in Crime which has to date produced 55 events in the US and abroad.   

"Life in the key of M" - The podcast features conversations with a myriad of marvelous beings (makers, motivators, mavens, moguls) who use their powers for good to enrich culture and move society forward. This mobile podcast is hosted by MamaSoul and NYC is her studio.

MamaSoul rolls down to the LES for beats, treats and to chop it up with  Big Zoo of End of the Weak; a global movement all about dedication to  lyricism in Hip-Hop.

MamaSoul met 'The Diva' Nikki Wade as an indie soul music artist and event producer/host under the banner of Divadom Entertainment.  This diva's mind dreamt up a magnificent debut feature film "Charlie: The Movie"  which gives nods to the quirky "Amelie", Prince plus mixing in lots of Black Girl Magic and sex toys. 

MamaSoul chats with mega-talented musician, band leader, music  arranger and vibe purveyor Rakiem Walker.   Rakiem's mission is to embrace his calling and inspire others.  He and his collective The Rakiem Walker Project do not play games when it comes to their craft!  Please believe...the get down is so real! 

MamaSoul sits with the magnificently talented Make-Up Artist at Large La Sonya Gunter.  Have you heard of Kinky Boots, the Musical, or multi-faceted artist Billy Porter? Step behind the curtain as they chat about working on Broadway, live television plus a few tricks of the trade.  Explicit is the marker and a little tea gets spilled.    

MamaSoul sits with the magnificently talented Make-Up Artist at Large La Sonya Gunter.  Have you heard of Kinky Boots, the Musical, or multi-faceted artist Billy Porter? Step behind the curtain as they chat about working on Broadway, live television plus a few tricks of the trade.