On the Season Eight finale we're joined by budding Toronto RnB legend Dylan Sinclair. Dylan discusses his home city and the supportive community that he comes from, his early days singing in church, and why RnB will never die. He introduces “Open,” a standout from his latest record No Longer In The Suburbs, as well as puts us on to another young Toronto sensation Rowena Fysx. We discuss an explosive offering from Detroit newcomer Chase Plato, get moving with London’s Bebeluna, & discuss a fr...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 20
Today we're sitting down with singer/songwriter and producer Madison McFerrin — Madison introduces us to two artists who she’s performed with in the past — Chicago’s own multi-instrumentalist and producer Brooklyn Skye as well as captivating Brooklyn-based artist Zenizen. We dive into the dynamic world of UK by way of Zimbabwe artist Downtown Kayoto, discuss a masterful delivery from prolific songwriter & producer Lil Silva, rock with an unapologetic summer anthem by Zyah Belle, and tap into...
Aug 15, 2022•59 min•Season 8Ep. 19
We sat down with LA-based trio grouptherapy. on the tail end of their three city tour to discuss their journey as a pandemic baby into a full fledged collective, what it means to work together while staying true to themselves as individual artsits, and how their respective backgrounds in the industry inform the way they move now. Plus we hear an exclusive snippet of their new song "Big Steppa" featuring grouptherapy.'s own Coy Stewart aka Superhero Swim. *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & H...
Aug 08, 2022•36 min•Season 8Ep. 18
We sit down with Beloved Sun, the new collaborative project between Sol Galeano and Artist Named You to discuss their debut record "Crying Around and In Color" — we talk through how the pair met, their experimental sound, and airdropping strangers their project, amongst more. Check out the record if you haven't already! *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad cho...
Jul 25, 2022•25 min•Season 8Ep. 17
Today we're joined by hip-hop artist, singer/songwriter, and New Jersey legend MoRuf. MoRuf introduces us to two friends & collaborators: Nathan Bajar & Ikenna. We dive into the deep world of jazz with Julius Rodriguez's "Two Way Street," get lost in London with Areej, & hit Houston to explore the masterful songwriting of up & comer Blessing, amongst much more. 01 "Two Way Street" by Julius Rodriguez 02 "Big Body" by Nathan Bajar 03 "Guided" by Areej 04 "boys like you" by Blessin...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 16
On today's epiosde of The Check In we sit down with Baton Rouge’s own Quadry. We talk about his home city and the influence it’s had on him and his music, building his own style of mosaic-like storytelling, and what he’s taken away from his journey navigating the music industry. © NOT 97. Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources Follow Not 97: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/_not97 Twitter: https://twitter.com/NOT97 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@_not97 Subscribe: https://link.ch...
Jul 11, 2022•41 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Today’s episode is a special one — recorded in advance of NFT NYC, we brought together our friends, NOT 97 alums, & WEB3 professionals — Max Kulchinsky, Melanie McClain, and Heno to answer your questions. We discuss how Web3 has cultivated an inspiring, supportive community, the power of NFTs as a means to reclaim ownership & worth, as well as how we can reimagine the future of currency through social tokens, amongst much more. © NOT 97. Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re So...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 14
Touré Ali, Columbia Records' Associate Director of Digital Marketing, comes to us with two soon-to-be superstars with the DMV’s own Joony, as well as the Kanye co-signed KayCyy. We hear a modern take of classic sounds from Swsh & Lou Val, plus fresh, progressive offerings by Fredwave, boyband, and more. 01 "Do You Don't" by Swsh 02 "Drifting In Tokyo" by Joony 03 "OMF" by Fredwave 04 "Eternal Sunshine" by Lou Val 05 "South!" by Kezia ft. Nayana IZ 06 "Hold You Up" by Kaycyy 07 "SURE!" by boy...
Jun 13, 2022•59 min•Season 8Ep. 13
On today's episode of The Check In we catch up with innovative, genre-blending Tampa duo They Hate Change on the heels of their critically acclaimed record "Finally, New" out now on Jagjaguar. We discuss the evolution of their multidimensional sound, what being from Tampa means to them and their music, digging into a deep well of culture influence, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 06, 2022•44 min•Season 8Ep. 12
The weather is finally turning and you can hear it in the music. We're joined by artist, curator, and Web3 advocate Max Kulchinsky. Max introduces us to an ear catching alt pop offering from Queens' own Hadji Gaviota, as well as a dance-baiting delivery from Australia's Confidence Man. We embrace the weather with Summer-ready songs from Zora, Neemz, Tendai, and more + an introduction to the intricate world of Harlem lyricist Qu'ality. 01 "RUNNITUP" by Zora 02 "Goofy" by Hadji Gaviota 03 "My Love...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 11
We check in with UK genre-blending newcomer Willow Kayne on her first visit to New York. Willow discusses her introduction to music and what inspired her to start releasing her own a few years ago, her dynamic approach to creating art, design, and visuals, as well as how she intends to build a multi-sensory world for her music to live in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 23, 2022•29 min•Season 8Ep. 10
Today we're joined by the one & only Goldie Harris. With years of experience in the music world, Goldie is United Masters' Artist Marketing & Promotion Manager, as well as the founder of 24:OURS, her own platform to support creatives, cultivated community, host events, and more. Goldie introduces Brooklyn up-and-comer STVSH, as well as Venezuelan singer/songwriter Yarge. We tap in with multidimensional Tampa duo They Hate Change on the heels of their debut project, explore the many sound...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Today's episode features Vevo's own Artist & Label Relations Manager Jordan Ferree. Jordan takes us on a trip around the world with a hip-hop delivery from Dublin's Ahmed, With Love. as well as an RnB standout from Filipino artist Jason Dhakal. We visit Tblisi, Georgia with a captivating young singer/songwriter and producer named Creams, hit New Zealand with Maxwell Young, and bring it back to the states, to Florida, with Cruza, amongst more. 01 "Tread Slowly." by Mamadou ft. Krishna 02 "Pas...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Welcome to the second episode of NOT 97’s The Check In featuring UK-based artist and producer Narissha, whose standout track Elegy was featured on NOT 97 8.2 earlier this season. We talk about what inspired her to start releasing music only two years ago, being chosen by Adidas and Boiler Room as one of four up-and-coming artists to record at Abbey Road Studios and what she learned from that experience, the music that she grew up on, getting in trouble for Rapping Snoop Dogg lyrics in primary sc...
Apr 25, 2022•27 min•Season 8Ep. 7
This is the debut episode of The Check In featuring Marcel Allen. Marcel is fresh off the release of his debut album "Ebony Goddess" — out now everywhere. You may have heard the opening track "Dinner Wit Hov" on the latest episode of NOT 97. We catch up with Marcel to hear about his introduction to rap through an elementary school project, leaving messages rapping through the phone to Soulja Boy, & the organic connections that led to his project produced by Thelonious Martin & Jacob Roch...
Apr 18, 2022•23 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Today's episode features Nicky Chulo, a prolific graphic designer and art director currently stationed at Atlantic Records. Nicky joins us fresh off the flight from LA to introduce the tight, dynamic duo that is producer Rags and lyricist Mike Strong, as well as the Luchador mask-wearing rapper Isai Morales. We dive into Marcel Allens' latest release as he manifests "Dinner Wit Hov," float off with Hamond "Angels," and hit the London clubs with Nia Archives' "Forbidden Feelingz," amongst more! 0...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 8Ep. 5
We're back with Part Two of 8.2 featuring the legendary, New Jersey-bred rapper, singer, producer, and Sundance Award-winning director Topaz Jones. Topaz introduces an Atlanta wordsmith with skills beyond his years named Marco Plus, as well as Louisiana's own Quadry. We explore the UK with a smooht offering from Narissha, break into the many dimensions of NeONE The Wonderer, get introspective with Yaya Bey, amongst much more. 01 "Remember" by Marcus Charles 02 "neva bend + son of sam" by Marco P...
Mar 28, 2022•56 min•Season 8Ep. 4
We're back with the legendary, New Jersey-bred rapper, singer, producer, and Sundance Award-winning director Topaz Jones. Topaz introduces an Atlanta wordsmith with skills beyond his years named Marco Plus, as well as Louisiana's own Quadry. We explore the UK with a smooht offering from Narissha, break into the many dimensions of NeONE The Wonderer, get introspective with Yaya Bey, amongst much more. 01 "Remember" by Marcus Charles 02 "neva bend + son of sam" by Marco Plus 03 "9:15 AM." by NinoS...
Mar 28, 2022•42 min•Season 8Ep. 3
NOT 97 is back! This is part two of the debut episode of Season Eight featuring Neena Roe, a reporter at Billboard Magazine as well as a up & coming singer/songwriter. Neena introduces two young, genre-bending artists from her hometown of Detroit: Daniel Hex and Sam Austins. We find peace with Daniel Aged, explore the evolution of UK jazz with Venna, and introduce the boundary pushing sounds of soon to be superstar Willow Kayne, amongst much more. 01 "Other News" by PEARSON 02 "Good World" b...
Mar 14, 2022•51 min•Season 8Ep. 2
NOT 97 is back! This is part one of the debut episode of Season Eight featuring Neena Roe, a reporter at Billboard Magazine as well as a up & coming singer/songwriter. Neena introduces two young, genre-bending artists from her hometown of Detroit: Daniel Hex and Sam Austins. We find peace with Daniel Aged, explore the evolution of UK jazz with Venna, and introduce the boundary pushing sounds of soon to be superstar Willow Kayne, amongst much more. 01 "Other News" by PEARSON 02 "Good World" b...
Mar 14, 2022•48 min•Season 8Ep. 1
It's the Season Seven finale episode featuring the one and only Dominque Maldonado, a director of A&R at Warner Music & the founder of the Leaders of the New Cool concert series. Dominique comes correct with two hip hop offerings — South Carolina up & comer Lul Bob & his testimony “the real definition of fake” as well as the masterful lyricism of Brooklyn’s own Akai Solo. We get the exclusive on an explosive unreleased single from Harry Edohoukwa called “Zombie.” We find peace in...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Season 7Ep. 10
On today's episode we welcome to the roundtable Donna C, the influential Editorial Director at Audiomack. Donna introduces us to Fielded & her unapologetic reflections of love, as well as a playful delivery from Philly newcomer NxG. We explore the far-reaching French scene through Kazy Lambist & Fhin. New York native Araya proves his pop star destiny & Paris Texas blows us away with their explosive debut single. 01 "a Song with my Dog" by Fhin 02 "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" by Fiel...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 7Ep. 9
We're back in London for the second week in a row with Jamz Supernova ~ the influential BBC Radio 1XTRA DJ & Future Bounce label owner! Jamz introduces us to the genre defying sounds of Frank Leone as well as dynamic, experimental delivery from George Riley. We dig deep into the UK scene with offering from Sad Night Dynamite, Noya Rao, Bellah, & Rochelle Jordan. Plus we explore the Kill Bill-esque sounds of October & The Eyes, amongst more! 01 "Mountain Jack" by Sad Night Dynamite 02...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 7Ep. 8
On today's episode of Not 97 we take a virtual trip across the pond to London and link up with Hayley Louisa Brown & Sam Butler, the creative force & power couple behind London’s Brick Magazine. Hayley introduces a beautiful offering from an artist representing her own namesake, while Sam puts us on to a sobering single from UK lyricist Berwyn. We explore the London scene further with an impressive debut from producer & multi-instrumentalist R-Kay, as well as Karl Benjamin. Plus a bi...
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Today's episode features Layla Mustafa, a music marketing & brand partnerships professional with years of experience from The Fader to RCA Records. Layla introduces Courtnie’s playful, standout single “What’s Up,” as well as a sync-ready offering from Zakeel. We hit Jersey & explore the intricate lyricism of Chris Patrick & bounce in Providence with Nino Francis. Casper pushes Drake’s influence forward, and Cosha wakes us up with her lively, dynamic delivery “No Kink In The Wire.” Am...
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Today's episode is very rare — featuring the notoriously elusive Kenny Fresh, founder of the influential independent record label Fresh Selects. Kenny is known for discovering & ushering in the careers of SiR, Kahdja Bonet, Charlotte Dos Santos, Braxton Cook, and more. Kenny premieres two unreleased Fresh Selects singles on the show: one from a retro-future sounding duo named Figmore, as well as an intergalactic journey of a track by Styleboi_92. We discuss the Midwest music scene with Chica...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Our last episode of the longest year ever — 7.4 featuring Al D, the founder of Move Forward Music, Not 97's exclusive live streaming partner. Al comes correct with Brooklyn’s own Rome Streetz as well as a playful delivery from producer & multi instrumentalist St Panther. We explore the range of sounds coming from Tennessee from Memphis’s Talibah Safiya to Nashville’s Chuck iNDigo. Genesis introduced the creative force that is Kida — as well as one of 2020’s breakout stars, Ashton Travis. 01 ...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Today's episode features the influential blogger turned talent manager Tim Larew, best known for championing Boston’s budding music scene, and ushering in the careers of Cousin Stizz, Cam Meekins, Michael Christmas, OGsWAGGERDICK, and more. Tim comes through with an anthemic offering from a new artist named Rude Cat, as well as puts us on to Boston’s newest up-and-comer Mulah Mitch. We premier the debut single from California’s Civ Pierre, Genesis digs deep into Toronto’s RnB scene, and RaShaad ...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Today's episode is a family affair — featuring influential artist and producer Ivy Sole. Ivy joins us fresh off the release of her explosive single “Southpaw” — the driving force of her upcoming EP of the same name. The track was released late last month with a NOT 97 produced video that we’ll discuss at the end of the episode. Ivy admits her love for raunchy RnB with Davionne’s “Woah There” — and then introduces a multidimensional debut project by producer Lee Clarke. We discuss the latest stan...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 7Ep. 2
This is the debut episode of Season Seven featuring the one and only Alex Sowinski of influential Toronto jazz trio BadBadNotGood & the progressive multidimensional project Arrangement. Alex introduces an ear catching track from Felicia Douglass, as well as a raw progressive delivery from British-Ghanaian soul singer and producer Andrew Ashong. We introduce South Africa’s Filah Lah Lah and her breathtaking debut single “This Is” — Peekskill’s own Big Mont demands attention on “Drug Dealin,” ...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Season 7Ep. 1
