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Crash Course Pod

Viva La Life Media presents: Crash Course Pod! We're nerds about music. Albums, EPs, the whole shebang. Tune in for some passionate (and maybe slightly nerdy) discussions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/viva-la-life-media-s-crash-course-pod--6430540/support.

  1. 5D AGO

    Room For Improvement

    Before the OVO empire and the global charts, there was just a kid from Toronto with a point to prove. This week on Crash Course Pod, we’re hitting the rewind button to 2006. Forget the stadium anthems. We’re talking baggy jeans, MySpace Top 8s, and the raw, soul-sampling Drake that the "music heads" miss the most. What’s inside: • The Vibe: Why this tape feels like Lupe Fiasco, Talib Kweli, and Digable Planets had a baby in the 6ix. • The Hustle: The story behind what almost killed the project. • The Tracks: Breaking down the "Miami Vice" energy of City Is Mine and the social commentary on S.T.R.E.S.S. • The Rebellion: How the hip hop jazz vibes rebelled against the "Crunk" era. It’s nostalgic, it’s hungry, and it’s the origin story you need to hear. Let’s get into it! Hey there, did you know that this podcast has a Supporters Club? By becoming a supporter of the show you can gain access to exclusive content and play an active role in helping me to continue producing the content you love. Link here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca... Email us:  ⁠vivalalifemedia@gmail.com⁠ Read Ash Tonee's memoir, "Cowboy Boots and Broken Hearts: A Love Story Ballad" here: https://linktr.ee/ashtonee Check out our other podcasts, blog posts, LIVE! shows, music page and more! ⁠https://ashtontoneecasilla.wix... Follow us on Instagram! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/viva.../⁠ Follow Ash Tonee's Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JusPhucket⁠ Catch Seasons 1-7 of - The Journey To Creating The Viva La Life Podcast here: https://podcasters.spotify.com...

    15 min
  2. JAN 12

    The Backward Trendsetters: Kris Kross

    In 1992, two kids from Atlanta didn't just top the charts—they turned the entire music industry inside out. This week on Crash Course Pod, we’re diving into the meteoric rise of Chris Kelly and Chris Smith, better known as Kriss Kross. At just 12 and 13 years old, they became the youngest rap duo to ever hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their debut single, "Jump," wasn't just a hit; it was a juggernaut that stayed at the top for eight consecutive weeks—the longest-running #1 single since Michael Jackson’s "Black or White." In this episode, we cover: Discovery at the Mall: How a 19-year-old Jermaine Dupri found global superstars at the Greenbriar Mall. The "Jump" Blueprint: Breaking down the production of the song that made the whole world hop. The Price of Fame: The challenges of transitioning from child stardom to adulthood in the public eye. Resilience and Loss: A reflection on the passing of Chris Kelly and the importance of clarity and boundaries in a high-pressure industry. Email us:  ⁠vivalalifemedia@gmail.com⁠ Hey there, did you know that this podcast has a Supporters Club? By becoming a supporter of the show you can gain access to exclusive content and play an active role in helping me to continue producing the content you love. Link here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca... Check out our other podcasts, blog posts, LIVE! shows, music page and more! ⁠https://ashtontoneecasilla.wix... Follow us on Instagram! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/viva.../⁠ Follow Ash Tonee's Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JusPhucket⁠ Catch Seasons 1-7 of - The Journey To Creating The Viva La Life Podcast here: https://podcasters.spotify.com...

    15 min

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Viva La Life Media presents: Crash Course Pod! We're nerds about music. Albums, EPs, the whole shebang. Tune in for some passionate (and maybe slightly nerdy) discussions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/viva-la-life-media-s-crash-course-pod--6430540/support.