We getting RADICAL on this episode of pillowtalk, speaking positivity and rationality into everyone's life!!! I had the honor of conversing with Ms LaDena of Radical Radio!! A life coach to the youth, motivator to her people and one of the new elders I personally look up too really touched my spirit on this episode. The host and creator of Radical Radio, she uses her show to connect with people all over!!! In this conversation LaDena touched alot on impacting the youth and what more could be don...
Aug 10, 2022•42 min
Take a moment and get familiar with Chicago rock artist Goose Wayne!! This talented musician represents rock and alternative in a whole new light. With an abstract appeal followed by heartfelt lyrics, Goose Wayne brings spice and character throughout his singles. Of course I had to know the meaning behind his name, how he feels about black folks and rock music and his Alkaline lifestyle!! My mans went through a whole transformation changing not only his diet but his lifestyle!! Aside from his mu...
Aug 10, 2022•53 min
Grief is never easy unless you know happiness will come again. This episode I spoke with author Maxi Norman who released 2 powerful books this year. She touched on the hardships of grief and identifying depression. She also explained in detail the power of positive thinking and why affirmations are so important. Maxi's relationship with grief became too common, so much so that she found her self in a constant state of mental stress. It was during this time she found salvage through writing. Tune...
Aug 07, 2022•49 min
It's the chill vibes for me!!!!! Chicago artist TheeHugh Early brings a certain tone to the hip-hop world. I had to stream him in right before his interview on Power 92.3!! He's putting in that work with ease as he pushes his new release "Naan N*gga". Paying tribute to old school rap mixed with modern vibes, his sound takes you to a chill place. Of course we touched on the album expected to release soon, with some dope visuals on the way. Next time he'll be live in the purple room!! Follow him o...
Jul 19, 2022•26 min
The power of black media is at an all time high. More and more representation is emerging with new leaders taking the thrown. Will Thompson is one of those leaders, a hero pushing the black experience by any means. The Chicago native is a an actor, screen writer, best selling author and most importantly a director. His journey with film has been remarkable and eye opening. From constantly hearing no, to paying for all production out of his own pocket to recovering from multiple surgeries. His re...
Jul 18, 2022•58 min
HOLD THE MF PRESS, we've got a new music label breaking through for indie artist everywhere!! Johnny Innuendo the CEO/Manager and big dawg producer for INGEN MUSIC!! The upcoming label houses artist Tai Mistyque & JP The Truth, pushing an incredible sound from the Midwest. Johnny has made a name for himself especially in the producer world. He's created tracks for artist all over the nation, putting his innovative and distinct sound to use. Besides the music Johnny is a business man, touchin...
Jul 18, 2022•59 min
That smooth rap doe, it hits different. Chicago artist D'SoNyce slid through the purple room to chop it up with yours truly!! The hip-hop artist took a brief hiatus to refocus and came back on business!!! With his laid back and smooth delivery his music gives a different feel to the hiphop world. Touching on his music journey from being in a group, to finding his new sound and what the music world looks like today. Currently he's been performing all over the Chicagoland area growing his fanbase ...
Jul 18, 2022•34 min
SOO DAMN EXCITED for you all to listen to this one of a kind episode with my life long friend and black culture enthusiast Elijah AKA Makaveliseed. I've known this man since I was ugly, fat and 5 years old. Ever since I've known him he's always spoken his truth about life, being a black man and how we as a people need to do better. Inspired heavily by Tupac and Malcom X, he combines the realities of black history with the hard realities of black life today. A true poet with his lyrics he rhymes ...
Jun 30, 2022•51 min
TUNE IN FOR A SPECIAL TREAT!! Ms Treasur Necole, brings her talented self to the purple room to get into detail. The Chicago artist, creative director, actress, screenwriter and model wears many hats within the creator world. With her new project "Foreplay" out, she gave some insight on what good foreplay is and what it means in terms of relationships. Diving into her background she spoke about her desire to do everything she sets her mind too. A woman who's never been afraid to speak her mind i...
Jun 30, 2022•45 min
TALENTED FOLKS EVERYWHERE!!! Elias CEO of the Chicago business Rich Mind Promotions slid on me in the purple room!!! A believer in changing your mindset, to change your life he started his business with the simple notion of helping people. His company has serviced multiple artist and personalities in the Chicagoland area. He broke down his struggles and how networking with genuine people can get you into those "important" rooms. My mans was backstage at the MILLENNIUM TOUR, in birthday parties w...
Jun 07, 2022•48 min
Chicago artist BG Major slides through the purple room to chop it up about his new hit "Different Bag"!! A new comer in the rap game, he brings flare, confidence and REAL SHIT to music. Inspired by his hometown and those close to him, he wants to change lives through music and opportunities!!! Aside from growing his brand he wants to expand his business with NFT'S, Real Estate and his own label!! With a visual dropping soon and show's lining up, BG Major is ready to take this shit OVER!! Follow ...
Jun 07, 2022•36 min
Businesswoman and personal motivator Brooklyn Mattison slides through the purple room. Although she is a powerhouse when it comes to resumes and branding with her company "BTM ENTERPRISES" she is an underdog proving folks wrong!! We had a real deep moment as she spoke on being adopted and losing her parents, the drive and passion she found and her close relationship with GOD!! AMEN AMEN!! Almost caught the holy spirit when she spoke! Tune in now!!!
Jun 06, 2022•57 min
MANNNN this was DEEP episode, author Willie Mitchel a native of Lake County created a powerful collection of poems called "UNCONTAINED". Written by him, this compilation of pain, experience, truth and reflection express the reality of the black man. A father & husband he dove deep into dealing with his emotions while still upholding his manhood. Truly was a memorable conversation, tune in ow!!
Jun 06, 2022•44 min
YOU GOTTA LET THE PEOPLE KNOW!!!! Chicago artist Naglaa is outspoken, driven and creative AF. New to the music game she's already caught the eye & ear of people everywhere!!! Her name which stands for "Beautiful Black Baby" is well fitted as she graced me with not only her beauty but her charm, mentality and life story spoke volumes!! Also the CEO of the clothing brand "Pretty With A Hustle", she combines her passion for clothing with free expression!! Yall gotta tune in and hear this now!!!...
May 22, 2022•51 min
ITS THE TALENTED WOMEN for me always, I had the pleasure of interviewing an upcoming music artist "Jana Ghee". Her sound is mesmerizing, using clever and explicit lyrics with sensual beats. We spoke about how she got into music, her amazing producer, what inspires her music and what she can bring to the world as a creator. She brought up some amazing classic hits that influenced her sound, while speaking on the hardships of being an independent artist. Her latest EP "How To Love" is a beautiful ...
May 22, 2022•56 min
MANNNNN this was one interview for the BOOKS!!! LA born & Chicago raised artist Pharaoh Tone slid through the purple room and got vulnerable with me. He went into detail behind his name and the importance of black folks to be reminded of their royalty!! He gave us some history lessons, which I loved and appreciated. Aside from him talking about his upbringing he got emotional when he spoke about his daughter. The importance of black fathers doesn't get praised ENOUGH!! His following is growi...
Apr 26, 2022•43 min
Musician, stage rocker and trendsetter Noah Polk, slid through the purple room to chop it up!!! I met him at a showcase and he was the first artist to perform, he literally BLEW ME AWAY!! His stage presence is contagious and his sounds are outta this world. Representing for black rock & alternative music, he's paving his own lane in the industry. Speaking on his influences, his song writing process and what he hopes to achieve with his music. He brought his wifey to the interview and I had t...
Apr 26, 2022•33 min
Wisconsin whats good!! I had the pleasure of interviewing Jakya Sargent the CEO and creator of "Jays Cosmetics". Jakya has been making her products for some years now, consistently changing and improving !! We spoke about the different products she had, played a slight trivia game on make up trends we want to leave behind or keep and how to juggle motherhood and business life!!! Tap in and catch some GEMS!! Follow her business page @jayscosmeticsllc_ now!!
Apr 25, 2022•25 min
CHICAGO , you've got a cannabis blogger giving you the inside scoop like no other!! Yesenia Roman is the CEO of the blog "Mexandthecitychicago.com" a site giving all you need to know about laws, tips, medicinal uses and different strands when it comes to MaryJane. Encouraged by her own relationship with weed growing up, she saw a void in terms of people knowing all of the ins and outs surrounding weed. She gave me a health tip and what her fav strand would be. I also love her ideology behind NOT...
Apr 25, 2022•41 min
CHICAGO'S got a new Queen of heart and soul, Nia Asiel is bringing all the feels. Rnb songwriter and lyricist she uses her life and her peoples experiences to create emotion filled and relatable music. Now let me just say this lady is the definition of "COOL AF", her vibe is calm and inviting with a smile so contagious !! We chopped it up about her current single "No Phase" and one of my favorites "Men LIE" cause yall know yall be LYINGGGG. She spoke on her relationship working with her family a...
Apr 24, 2022•33 min
OMG my boy JP The Truth is back and this time he slid to the purple room. JP was one of the first artist to come on the show, so S/O the OG guests! This artist has been working HARD in the studio, after having multiple successful visuals drop within the last 2 years im anxious for his return. My mans spit some poetry for me and we played truth or drink and this mf forget he could drink if wanted too lol!! I love JP's personality because he is truly himself no matter who he's around. Stay up to d...
Apr 24, 2022•50 min
Louisville, Kentucky WHATSSS GOODDDDDD!!! RnB Artist ST. Germaine slid through to "pillowtalk" about his love for music, inspirations and how college prepared him for the business side of things. A true ALPHA male, he's full of charm and clearly knows a thing or two about GOOD MUSIC. With inspirations from "The Gap Band", "EARTH WIND & FIRE", hearing his grandmother play classic tunes, it was only right he is a natural with the RnB vibes. His latest single #RelationshipGoals is out now and I...
Mar 26, 2022•41 min
LA WHATS GOOD !! I had the pleasure to interview Ms Sabrina, ceo and founder of “Latinas on Wall Street”. A financial freedom business aimed at teaching wealth the mindful way . This beauty gave amazing insight on common money issues and her journey to stocks and financial freedom. She even gave us a sermon 🙌🏾🙌🏾 tune in now !!! It’s the women getting help from other women for me 💜
Mar 23, 2022•44 min
Yoooo the Midwest ain’t letting up !! Lake county artist “Third World Scotty” is breaking numbers and shattering the statistics !! His 2021 year ended with him verified on Spotify with over 100k and counting streams!!! His visuals reaching 20-30k views along with his independent stance just show how talented the man really is !! He didn’t hesitate to speak on the hate and what it’s like to see a dream and make it manifest !! Y’all heard it here first he’s up NEXT!!
Mar 23, 2022•57 min
Chicago’s very own “Fly God loco” slid on me at the purple room 💜. We chopped it up about his love for the city , each and every side . To his new music and expanding his empire. Fly God already has hits dropping and his visuals been going UP!! What’s next for him ?!! Find out now !!
Mar 23, 2022•38 min
Yess Yesss another live interview with artist and radio personality MicLogik 🙌🏾. Co-host of ChiNative radio and hip hop artist Mic uses the influence of Bone Thugs & Harmony and Tupac to create legendary sounds !! And it was a Sunday so my mans did a whole sermon !! 🙌🏾keep listening, you just might’ve met the plug 😎
Mar 22, 2022•31 sec
Their is a war going on threatening the truth. Critical race theory a fairly new term has already changed history, so much to the point the government doesn’t want us speaking on it 😕… tune in and pay attention..
Mar 03, 2022•35 min
Midwest artist Mic Fort slid back for a third time 🙌🏾🙌🏾. My mans moved outta state and aint looked back since 😂. Doing shows all over , planning a tour and dropping merchandise, Mic Fort is leveling up ALL YEAR tune in now !!!
Mar 02, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 3
LADIEESSSS, LADIESSSSS , LADIESSS!!! THE LUV DOCTA is here and baby he knows what to do with that THANG!!! Chicago artist and love advocate, "The Luv Docta" brings sensuality and delicacy to his music especially when it comes to the women. Of course we got into his inspiration my mans actually has a doctors coat, but he spoke on getting his heartbroken not once but twice and how depression nearly took him out. WHOEVER BROKE HIS HEART FUCK YOU!!!!! lol From passing out roses at every show, to spe...
Feb 24, 2022•35 min
SEASON 3 is HERE!!! WE LIT, YALL LIT, IM LIT!!! Make sure to subscribe and follow "PillowTalk" on all social media!! Chicago artist and fly guy "JMenace" came through the stu do chop it up!! A fan favorite Jmenace has a die hard fan base and a style and flow all of his own. Not to mention he kinda fine or whateva lmao!! We spoke on the ins and outs of the industry and his humble beginnings in a boy band!! TUNE IN NOW!! Follow JMenace on IG @therealjmenace now!!...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 1