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NOT 97 NOT 97 and The Orchard
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4.8 • 52 Ratings
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NOT 97 is a home for discovering new music from talented, under-the-radar artists around the world. Biweekly episodes feature intimate conversation with rising artists from around the world, as well as exclusive in-studio live performances. Season Ten of NOT 97 will include a range of artists from Amindi, to FELIX!, Shae Universe, and more. NOT 97 is produced in partnership with The Orchard & Human Re Sources.
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Kenny Mason: On building a community, being vulnerable, subverting genre, & pushing forward
Over 5 years in the making, we finally sit with rising Atlanta rapper Kenny Mason. We introduced Kenny on NOT 97 back in 2018 and had him write a story for the first edition of NOT A Zine that same year. Kenny came to town on the heels of his latest project 9 and the Route 9 tour. We talk through Kenny’s growth since we first played his music on the show, signing with RCA, collaborating with legends, and touring the country. We discuss Kenny’s unwavering commitment to blurring boundaries and experimenting with sound, and so much more.
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Joony: On Maryland, crafting a sound of his own, staying consistent, & being about his business.
Rapidly rising artist Joony joins the show to talk through his multi-dimensional sound and his prolific output dropping 5 albums in 2 years. We discuss the influence of Maryland and getting cosigns from artists like Brent Faiyaz and BLXST. Amongst more. Plus a live in-studio performance of “Cheap.”
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Sadboi: On Toronto, making music for the girls, Drake's advice, & her debut debut project BARE CHAT.
Today's guest is making moves across the world for their breakout song "Slide" and the latest "Baddies" — Toronto’s own Sadboi. We discuss Sadboi’s career from releasing covers on YouTube and entering singing competitions as a young teen to being cosigned by Drake. We discuss her relationship with her mom who has helped manage and develop her career for years, releasing music under Ebhoni before reintroducing herself, Toronto’s multi-cultural influence, and her upcoming project “BARE CHAT.” Plus, an in studio performance of the contagious “Slide.”
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Brandon Woody: On creating his own sound, Baltimore, releasing music on his own time, and more.
Baltimore’s own Brandon Woody & his band Upendo have made a name for themselves across the world and have yet to drop an album. The trumpet virtuoso, band leader, and composer talks through his mindset in music and the importance of presenting art live to his audience. He breaks down his philosophy, thinking beyond genre, and working to express raw emotion & energy through sound. Amongst more.
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Neemz: On identity, intention, discipline, & world-building
Back in March when we launched this season, we threw an event at NuBlu to celebrate 10 Seasons and Boston-born Palestinian artist Neemz came down to perform with her band. We caught up with Neemz the day before the show to talk through her evolution in music since her start in 2020, we discuss her vision and what goes into creative directing all of her visuals, and representing herself and her culture as a proudly Palestinian artist, amongst more. Plus Neemz gives a high energy performance performance of her track “Big Steppa."
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SiR: On the his record "Heavy," family, growth, vulnerability, and more.
Today we’re joined by a very special guest — TDE’s own SiR, on the heels of releasing his latest, critically acclaimed album HEAVY. We talk through SiR’s journey from his debut Seven Sundays until now, the trial and tribulations of navigating this industry, and what this moment means to him, with his most vulnerable, introspective project to date.
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Customer Reviews
Instant classic!
This show is going places. It has that tight-knit feel that all the best podcasts have, as well as truly likable hosts and guests. I’m definitely not the prime demographic for the show or the music but I love both. It’s also turning me onto some genres of music that I didn’t know or had ignored previously. I can honestly say this pod is making my days more enjoyable and while I’m burning days listening to the massive back catalog of episodes, I’m lowkey craving the next drop.
So good!
LOVE this podcast! Not only does it introduce me to new artists, but also helps me hear the music in new ways.
Good vibes
Always something new and fresh and keeping the beat alive!!