Tee Benji let me PULL UP to his crib for a special addition house call with pillowtalkpodcast!! Promoting his new single Dream Girl, Tee Benji speaks on his journey with music and the state of Chicago culture. In a room full of the gang, Tee Benji gets candid with yours truly!.
Listen, this episode here is a special treat. I pulled up on the one and only " Hood Florist " who let me inside of his beautiful world. Exploring the idea behind men and flowers is something worth exploring and respecting. We might just need him to do his own discovery channel show at this point!!
New Episode !!! Featuring Chicago artist Rico Santana400!! This talented rap artist tells me his life story and man this shit got REAL!! Starting off as an athlete his goal was to go pro, but God had other plans. Rico who never hesitates to speak his mind, dropped some major knowledge surrounding being an independent artist. Get your note books out, he's about to take everybody to class. P.S he had the kids in the building and they were just so damn cute!! I want a baby now.. lmao Follow him on ...
Cause that KARMA will F____K ya up!! Chicagoland songstress China Shadae came through representing for the ladies this episode! Speaking on her new single "Self-Sabotage" and her other heartfelt singles like "Karma", she didn't hesitate to preach to the ladies. The soft yet profoundly spoken artist is a woman who uses her own life lessons to paint a vivid story through sound. Of course I had to know what is the greatest lesson she's learned from Love and baby the answer is worth a million words....
DEADASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, was all I could say man lmao!! A few weeks back my black ass was in New York City, the Big APPLE, The city that never EVER sleeps. Courtesy of RichBoundENT, I had the pleasure of covering the 2023 Daze Summit located in New York. Heavy hitters like Quality Control, Deaf Jam, Hot97 and more were in the building!! Networking was LIT and so welcoming which was a slightly different feeling that the midwest. Exploring the Big Apple was life changing, from seeing Times Square to...
OMG why am I late dropping my recap on the COMEBACK of Daniel Caesar!!!! Now wait a second, this was a comeback I was kind of on the fence about. Idk if yall remember when he made some racial slurs, but I DO and I played the clip just for yall in the episode lol Back with new music he needs sales.. point blank period. SOOO is the apology really genuine? Marques Houston and his young ass wife... yea it's alot of layers with that. Rants & RAVE with Robin E.
Whewww back with another ONE and this time I was in the city with it at one of the top creative collective spots, T R I B E HOUSE!!! They got me back here in the cut with a dope setup and my logo up, let me just say this spot is DOPE!!! Owner and creator Derik Martin didn't hold ANYTHING BACK during our interview. Originally from the Big Apple, he came to the Midwest wanting to bring a new feeling of creativity. Giving the Chicago creative scene a space BIGGER than most, T R I B E house offers v...
Just HML gang, Chicago hip-hop artist Leo w3ST slid through the purple room FINALLY, and babyyy he had all of the stories to tell. Speaking on his latest release the 16-track album "Just HML" Leo w3ST gives tribute to his hometown like no other. One of the rising sounds coming from the Midwest, his music is both classic and futuristic. I had to ask him about the album creation process because how do you know WHEN it's finished? Spoiler alert (we listened to some singles lol ) and the 10 minutes ...
RANTINGGGGG and RAVINGGG because yall seem to only listen when I talk SHITTT. Baby this whole let me borrow $20 or $500 has folks forgetting common sense. We are in the supply and demand era HEAVY, women are demanding money and yall asses just giving it to them all willy nilly. Now lets be clear, a trick is a trick and I'm not bashing anyone who identifies as such, but there has to be a line SOMEWHERE!!! As always inspiration from Twitter along with personal life has me questioning my own damn e...
WUSSUP WUSSUP WUSSUPP!!! Back in the purple room with some uncensored vibes. Although the title is pretty easy to comprehend, eating the cat is an ART and don't yall EVER FORGET IT. I also had to pick some of my favs that could be the MEANEST munchers on the planet! lmao Did I miss a step? LET ME KNOWWW
The independent labels ain't LETTING UP!!! Back in the PURPLE ROOM, with the talented and so real Master Plan Productions business. CEO Jeremy Winters along with rnb artist and frontman Aron Michael slid through to chop it up with me. As a new upcoming creative collective, Master Plan focuses on creating safe spaces while pushing opportunity. Touching on the different genres of music including "p__sy murdering lyrics of hip-hop" lol the duo made it clear RNB is Top tier lmao!! From throwing open...
Season Four has so damn much in STORE!!! Back in the purple room with a dope interview featuring rap artist Mel85general !!! Taking some time to give details on his latest release "Back In Motion," the talented artist didn't hold nothing back. Pushing the message of keeping REAL support over fake love , he mentions how his friends inspired him to really get in the booth. Of course it's women's appreciation month, (it ain't over YET) so I had to ask him to name some special ladies in his life. Th...
WE BACKKKKKK, make sure yall subscribe, subscribe, subscribe!! In the building we've got Midwest artist VHSP of the VHS Club chopping it up with yours truly. As a rising star in hip-hop and rnb music, his sound is taking stages and playlist OVER!! We talked about his start in music and how he literally freestyles EVERYTHING, like damn bro that's alot of music to remember. To the origin of his name and becoming apart of VHS Club and his future shows including one in CANADA !!!! Of course I had to...
Lordt Black History Month is almost over and yall CONTINUE to cut up!!! Black List is back and this time shit got a little heated. First off, I have to let it be known I am not racist, homophobic or weird about people and the lives they live, HOWEVER... it's a few situations that need a bit of...attention. 1. Nick Cannon is robbing his kids of the family foundation, which is selfish of him.... 2. Tyler Lepley has two other children, yet he only gushes about his newborn with Miracle Watts? 3. Gab...
Talk that TALK!!! Sending the highest level of peace and gratitude to all my BLACK PEOPLE!! The greatest month of the year is coming to an end but first I must ask " ARE YOU BLACK ENOUGH "? Content creator Keyse 3D slides through to celebrate the culture and then some. Being a black content creator himself, Keyse took a moment to share his journey while reflecting on the pressures behind it. My mans has multiple videos surpassing 1 Million views, and he recently created a unique game show taking...
LORDT side nigga Wednesday got the world in a frenzy. People tend to overlook the bad side of Valentines day.. which brings EVIL and Fuckery to the surface. Some woman who didn't get a damn thing for the holiday felt the need to exploit the WORLD, through her DMS, and alot of y'all little yea yea's where in that DM lmao. First off a DM don't mean a damn thing, but they prove to us that the "gentleman" trait is gone, nonexistent and won't be coming back anytime soon. A woman fights off a man in t...
WE BACKKKK!!! Season FOUR is here and the shenanigans are just getting started. I've got to catch yall up on life, I'm a REAL MEDIA expert now.. (cries silently), in addition to adding producer to my long list of titles. Vday is a SCAM!!! Each year America complains about money then turns around and spends 29.5 BILLION on one day. Does a gift substitute REAL LOVE? VDAY TRIVA WAS CRAZY.... would I ever lick the gooch?... Tune in and find out, SEASON FOUR HAS SO MUCH MORE IN STORE!!!!
HOLD THE MFN PHONE!!! One of the most anticipated interviews for season 3 has finally made its debut lmao!! Chicago Afro-beat artist Jesse Nation slides through the purple room! The record breaking music artist is killing streaming services with his authentic but fresh sound. Combining the best of both worlds, his heritage shines through over hip-hop inspired beats. His new single "No Fugazy" gives a drill and afrocentric feeling, something that is so different from anything out right now!! Asid...
Talk about staying FOCUSED, in this new interview Chicago music artist Anotnio Waan gives real KNOWLEDGE. Speaking on his new album "Never Waste Talent", he reminds us why you should never give up. Since youth he's always known that music would be a big part of his life, what he didn't know was the sacrifice he had to make to fully pursue it. Tune in now !!! Follow him on IG @wordplaywaan now!!
LISTENNNN!!! This is absolutely an interview you NEED to hear. Chicago artist, songwriter and creator Elijah LeFlore slides through the purple room!! Expanding on the concept of his new EP "Midnight Summer", he gives music the fresh air it's been missing. Painting a theme for all of his projects, "Midnight Summer" is a stunning tribute to the 80's and love ballads. As he explains the feel of the album, he reveals that self love is a KEY element for inspiration. Man if you aren't listening to Eli...
BACKKK with another one!! M.O.B aka Mark of Buddha slid through to chop it up with ya girl!! The VA based producer, audio engineer and artist got into specifics with his craft. A self taught creator he combines original and captivating sounds in his music. If you are an artist trying to connect, I HIGHLY SUGGEST you tune in with this man!! Follow him on IG @themarkofbuddha now!!
Life will really do a number on you, it's all about how you overcome the obstacles. Midwest hip-hop/rap artist Manolo slid through the purple room to chop it up with yours truly. After a slight hiatus he's back doing music and his latest project the EP Losses & Lessons, hits a different note when it comes to vulnerability through music. Touching on his upbringing and specifically battling negative thoughts, he went into detail on the dark places he overcame. Tap in to hear some snippets of t...
BAYBEEEE folks are out here calling plates at the BBQ low vibrational !! The word for today kids is "D E L I V E R Y ", it means so much more than people realize. Coach Stormy and her "teachings" have the world thinking eating more than 3 pieces of chicken is peasant behavior. All I'm going to say is BLACK WOMEN NEED TO TREAT BLACK WOMEN BETTER!!! Kendra G and Dani Leigh, once again it's the delivery here like anyone from up this way KNOWS KENDRA G a bit irritating, however Dani was LAME for pre...
Black women are just ELITE, but I'm sure you already know that. As the sista-streak continues we get to discuss some very interesting black women experiences. Of course we have to recap the Emmy Winning night that came in all black with coco butta!! Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson made a historic moment, the awkward black girl phase is living and thriving babyy!! Black Ariel ain't never hurt nobody!! Touching on Hollywoods issue with representation, I strongly feel had Tyler Perry done this ...
Pillowtalkpodcast is proud to welcome back Chicago hip-hop/rap artist Lyrik for a third time!!! With his new album 4-Way Vision out he spoke on his growth as an artist and why this project is so important. We also touched on his love for the Midwest and the real deal about industry plants. Of course we did some trivia, where Lyrik had to finish the lyric..hehehehe. which you'll have to listen to find out how he did. From different influences, to what type of woman deserves him, we pillowtalked a...
I SAID WHAT I SAID!!! After some extensive research..AKA drunk conversations with men... I've come to realize that we as a nation are DOOOMEED in the faithful arena lol. Kidding but sort of not really, diving deeper into the marriage complex has shown that polygamy is more common than most think. Hell most of us are in some sort of polygamous relationship without even knowing!! Men have a certain arrogance that is annoying but impossible to break... if a man can keep multiple women happy, he wil...
It's the black men being natural leaders for me!!! This is a special episode highlighting an amazing new training program for high school basketball players. Simpson Elite Training offers strength & conditioning as well as unique mentorship to help the youth. Created by a local basketball legend Aaron Simpson along with others, the program coordinates "runs" to better target areas of improvement. As well as the free training opportunity, college basketball coaches and scouts from all over tu...
OMG MY SOUL SISTAAAAA rnb songstress Nayo Dez is in the building!! An amazing singer, songwriter and all around crowd rocker she's been a trailblazer in music. Recently she did her thang up north at the "Red Roof Comedy Club" and "Soul Sunday" where she performed one of a kind covers and of course outstanding original songs. A native of New Jersey, relocating to San Antonio Texas her sound is soulful, inviting and embracing. We had a true heart to heart in regards to her culture and fear of acce...
YA GIRL is BACK FROM HER FROM 1st TOUR!!! I had the chance to take my platform on the road with the music group PureVNM along with a star studded line up of artist!!! We hit states like Washington, California and Arizona, creating some memorable moments along the way. The first stop on the tour was Seattle at the Substation venue and let me just say we turnt that mf up!!! I had a chance to chop it up with all of the artist including the host Scott Elkins!! As this was a first tour for most of th...
Chicago artist Caseeno Van Go slides through the purple room!!! His skillful delivery has made his music stand out. He touched on the influence of 2pac, and what it means to make timeless music. Also a model he's hit runway's everywhere showing off his model demeanor!!! One of his biggest goals in music is too be heard and felt. His genuine love for expression helps create a sound both inviting and bold. Tune in now !!! Follow him on IG @caseenovango now !!...
