On this episode we have special guests Cristina and Eliana a.k.a E in the building, chopping it up with us. We talk Nas' "Lost Tapes 2" project. Then we react to the 2019 XXL freshman class freestyle cypher. Enjoy! Check it out. ⚡️
Jul 27, 2019•1 hr 15 min
On this episode we discuss the latest music releases starting off with Benny The Butcher's "The plugs I Met" album, Westside Gun’s "FlyGod is an Awesome God" album, Chris Brown's Indigo album, and lastly Dreamville’s "Revenge of The Dreamers" compilation album. Enjoy!🔥
Jul 21, 2019•59 min
On this episode of The Rap Up, The @sparkuppodcast family crashes thru to celebrate the born day of our very own. Find out how, he ruins his birthday surprise. Happy Birthday Banz! Enjoy!check it out. ⚡️ Available Now LINK IN BIO ......................................................
Jul 13, 2019•41 min
On this episode of The Rap Up we talk about first week album sales troubles between DJ Khaled and Tyler The Creator. Is DJ Khaled being a big baby or does he have a reason to be complaining about the situation?. Then we battle it out on albums "The documentary" by The Game versus "Kingdom Come" by Jay-Z. Enjoy!🔥 Check it out. ⚡️ Available Now 🎧LINK IN BIO📲 📸( for promotional use only)
Jun 22, 2019•56 min
This is a bonus episode with Cristina hosting alone! She sits down with Story Teller, Film-Maker, & Photographer Anthony Joseph who has a short film coming out soon "Ginger ale Ocean." Before they get into the short film they talk about PVDFest 2019, mental health, social issues, being a single father, being mulit-racial and the inner conflict that comes with it, Anthony's influence and film favorites, and so much more! Follow Anthony J on IG for more information on "ginger ale Ocean" and to see...
Jun 12, 2019•2 hr 33 min
On this episode of The Rap Up We share our thoughts on the @meekmill Cosmopolitan hotel/casino. We talk about how people need to stop testing @dababy. then discuss who’s really about that life. Are you about that life? Enjoy! (pictue for promotional use only) ......................................................
Jun 01, 2019•58 min
On this episode of THE RAP UP, We talk about our top 5 producers We discuss the latest new music releases starting off with Dj Khaled "Father Of Asahd" Compilation Album Megan Thee Stallion "Fever" album, and lastly Tyler, The Creator "IGOR" Album. Tune in and Enjoy.
May 28, 2019•1 hr 23 min
🚨New Episode!!🚨 On this episode of The Rap Up we share our thoughts on Flawless(@flawlessri) taking DIRECT shots Logic will he respond? Is Logic ready? THEN we revisit some old some old beef 🥩, and like usual get crazy!!!🤦🏾♂️😂 Enjoy.🔥
May 13, 2019•55 min
🚨New Episode!!🚨 The Rap up Episode 13: "Homecoming ” On this episode of The Rap Up We welcome Cristina back!!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 We share our thoughts on the DMX’s Latest come back🙏🏾. We go over some of the up and coming music festivals find out which one the team will be attending. Then somehow music festivals leads us to a huge discussion about Beyoncé 🤦🏾♂️find out who’s s the hater, things get crazy!!!🌶😂 Thank for tuning in, enjoy!
Apr 27, 2019•1 hr 18 min
On this episode we have Kemi Omisore Owner, Founder and Instructor, of Afrobeat Fit. We talk about what led her to start her own fitness program, her goals for Afrobeat Fit, growing up as a dancer & athlete, how veganism changed her life, and more. Before we chop it up with Kemi, Regina gives us some craziness that is "The Culture Shock" we get into details about Teairra Mari making a diss track dedicated to 50 Cent and 50 being 50 and beating her at her own game. Then we talk about a man who he...
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 28 min
Episode #80 we have The Huddle Podcast share with us "the game" "shooting your shot" women approaching men they may be interested in, how to slide in DMs, and more. Regina comes through with "The Culture Shock" she talked about Laura Ingraham being racist and disrespectful towards black people and Nipsey Hussle, a grown man suing his parents for 29,000 over throwing away his porn collection, and man killing a 16 year-old girl after she accused him of rape. We close out the show talking to Trey, ...
Apr 17, 2019•2 hr 33 min
🚨New Episode!!🚨 The Rap up Episode 12: "Snubbed” On this episode we discuss the controversy behind the Kodak black’s comments towards Lauren London despite of the passing of the late & great Nipsey Hussle, Was it too early?. Find out why @therealrubanzpvd has a petty beef with @nickcanon.😬😂 Then we spiral into a huge argument about Cardi B’s Grammy win, things get heated!🔥 check it out. ⚡️ Available Now 🎧LINK IN BIO📲 📸(for promotional use only)
Apr 13, 2019•1 hr 15 min
On this episode we have Dandy who owns her own cosmetic line - Fine and Dandy. But before we get to chop it up with Dandy Regina brings us the Culture Shock. We talk about stealing from dead guys, dates in the Neverland Documentary being off, Beyonce releasing a documentary on her historic performance at Coachella where she will be giving us life and showing us the twins and more. After the "Culture Shock" we get to talk to Dandy about her cosmetic line, why she started it and what i means to he...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 14 min
On this episode we commemorate the late and great Nipsey Hussle R.I.P Nipsey Hussle⚡️
Apr 06, 2019•1 hr 24 min
S7 Ep #78 "Hot Mess" ft. Hot in RI (Stanly) by Cristina Sev
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 26 min
We got the chance to sit down and talk to the one of the most consistent and hardest working DJs in Rhode Island history DJ Franchise. He talks about why he doesn't want to be called a legend, the difference in culture between today and the late 90s and early 2000s, which Rhode Island rappers he thinks deserve a deal, being on B.E.T's Rap City - The basement, how his life changed after fatherhood and more. Catch a dope conversation! ---------------------------------------------------------------...
Mar 29, 2019•1 hr 3 min
On this episode we have guest co-host Albert Baez lead us into a conversation about how the things experience as a child determines the paths we take in life, becoming self-aware, the law of attraction, growth, spirituality, goals, and more. *Culture Shock* Regina presents the case Lori Loughlin and other rich parents using their money to rig and cheat the system to get their kids into elite colleges. Catch a dope conversation! --------------------------------------------------------------------...
Mar 19, 2019•1 hr 12 min
We invited a guest host, Aura, and things got REAL SPICY! We start off the episode with the ways in which typos can ruin your tweets and be socially embarrassing. After Regina gives us the Culture Shock and boy were we shook. We went from Jennifer Lopez getting engaged to R.Kelly and his shenanigans. The topic of the night was being unique and fitting in. Then things got real SPICY when we talked about being peer pressured to have sex and do drugs just to fit in. Cristina tells us about her firs...
Mar 13, 2019•2 hr 36 min
On this episode we discuss traditional masculinity and the ways that it can be toxic masculinity and all that comes with that. We had a guest host with us, Akeem Lloyd who runs a youth leadership program for kids in the Rhode Island area and runs his own company called Akeem Speaks where he travels to speak to young people hoping to inspire them to be the best version of themselves. Regina gives us the "Culture Shock" with news that Wendy Williams is back on her show after months of being out du...
Mar 05, 2019•2 hr 36 min
On this episode friendships and knowledge is tested. We talk Black Chyna dating Young Draco, North West having a boo, Sheck Wes being canceled for abusing and violating Justine Skye, Blackface and more. Catch a dope conversation! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Press play and enjoy another dope conversation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening to Spark U...
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 14 min
We’re back! On this episode of The Rap Up We talk about 21 Savage being detained up by ice. We discuss The 61st Annual Grammy Awards ceremony, if Cardi B earned her Grammy? Why Drake cut short of his positive speech. Then we share our thoughts about Pusha T releasing a jacket with luxury clothing brand Gucci who recently cause black-face accusations and controversy that has resulted in a boycott, and despite the boycott Pusha T co-signed the jacket. Lastly So far gone by Drake turns 10 years old...
Feb 18, 2019•2 hr 41 min
**DISCLAIMER** ***AUDIO IS POOR DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES.** ***THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.*** A podcast by the name Take as Needed Podcast has challenged all podcasts to do an episode on Valentine's Day and so we did. We talked about "lala land" a.k.a "The Honeymoon Stage" , heartbreak, how to go about Valentine's Day whether in a relationship or single. To end the discussion we read answers from our followers. The questions were: "What does Valentine's Day mean to you?" and "What is the p...
Feb 12, 2019•2 hr 33 min
ROB (a.k.a DJ Locura) IS BACK! as a guest. We kick off season 7 with Rob who was an original host of the podcast. We talk about how Rob felt & what was happening when he left the podcast, people giving out too much fellatio, deducting penis from your taxes, being real, growing, letting go & so much more. IT'S OUR SEVENTH SEASON!! We have so many dope conversations lined up for y'all Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @sparkuppodcast to see what else we have going on this season. Catch a dope...
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 1 min
*THIS EPISODE WAS PRE-RECORDED* We end Season 6 with Atlantic's newly signed artist Raiche. (she tells us it's the best interview shes had) She tells us all about how she started signing, got discovered, working with DJ Knockout, Prince Charles, Arrab Muzik, performing at Chip Doug's events in Providence, RI & we get to know some of her background story as Raiche the person and the artist. We preview her first single "Money Pies" and talk a little about her new single "Complicated" out now on al...
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 70
We talk about all the Hip-Hop in 2018 The Beef, The albums, The hottest tracks & more Enjoy.
Jan 02, 2019•2 hr 45 min
Episode #69. We've been celebrating Regina's birthday for 3 weeks and the fun continues with Chanel, Paola, Asha, and Natacha who make up the creative collective Fl4vas. Four young women on the go. We talk all about their history, goals, ideas of what their 20s are supposed to be, their Youtube channel, and more. (:23) Introduction (2:59) Culture Shock: Tyler Perry paying off Lay-aways in Georgia, killing off Madea, working for the Own Network, and his own production company. Cardi B and Offset ...
Dec 13, 2018•1 hr 28 min
Spark Up went LIVE! Things get spicy Recorded live at Trade Pop-Up January 26, 2018 Shout-out to Mary Gipson and Big Blue Photography.
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 18 min
This episode we talk about Santa being a creep (Banz is against the idea of Santa), Bhad Bhabie's beef with Iggy, screaming F*ck HBD texts, Thousand oaks shooting, being grateful, and then we chop it up about producing, putting musical projects together, working with artists, maintaining the dream while working a 9-5, and more. With us this episode we have DJ, Producer, an Curator Kris Fame who has produced music for Lupe Fiasco, curated an event for producers to showcase and have beat battles, ...
Nov 24, 2018•2 hr 30 min
0:00 - Introduction We introduce our guest and talk about a spongebob conspiracy theory 4:25 Regina gives us the Culture Shock with Black Chyna releasing a single and we discuss how we feel about her doing music. Somehow we end talking about Trump dropping a club hit and things get wild. Then we talk about Waka Flocka resolving his issues with everybody he has beef with including Gucci Mane and Regina proposes the question: Is it head or shut up for life? or apologize to your enemies? 17:27 We b...
Nov 15, 2018•1 hr 25 min
Regina has a bone to pick with women and then hits us with some Trump shenanigans, and a story about a teacher decking a student. Then we go into talking about the importance of voting both as first generation Americans and citizens of this country. Find out what madness is coming out of Trump's mouth this time, who thinks bad ass kids should be decked, and WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE! Banz Presents "Pass Me The Aux" Regina's Aux Choice: Spilled Tea Podcast Banz's Aux Choice: Tony! Toni! Tone! - "Feels ...
Nov 09, 2018•1 hr 8 min