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The Kenlo Show | Where the Real Talk Resonates.Every artist has a story that the industry never hears. At The Kenlo Show, we give them the mic. We’re diving deep into the DNA of upcoming talent and local heavyweights to find out what drives the hustle. No filters, no scripts—just raw conversations about the art, the grind, and the vision. If you want to know who’s next before the world does, you’re in the right place

  1. 2d ago

    Ep. 19 | Kayanne Peppa : Unapologetic Identity, Anime & Defining Your Own Path

    Send us Fan Mail From growing up in Northeast Philadelphia and Jersey to becoming a standout creative, model, and performer in the Philly scene, Kayanne Peppa (Kayanne) joins The Kenlo Show for an in-depth conversation. In this episode, Kayanne breaks down her creative origins—ranging from anime, YouTube makeup culture, and cosplay to making music in her brother's bedroom studio. She speaks openly about navigating grief, maintaining boundary-setting discipline in her music, stepping out into live performances, and staying true to herself without limitations. 0:00 Intro, meet Cayenne Pepper 0:35 Growing up: Northeast Philly to Voorhees, NJ 3:36 Parents' divorce and being a daddy's girl 6:56 Getting into cosplay after the divorce 8:16 First convention (Otakon), Hatsune Miku and Vocaloid explained 12:00 In the studio: her process, no autotune 14:00 Family and faith, growing up around Islam 15:39 Birth of Cayenne Pepper: SoundCloud to the stage, May 2022 18:03 Being one of the only girls rapping, dealing with haters 27:42 Anime power-leveling game (Sailor Moon, Goku, and more) 34:16 Her best friends Trinity and Ashley 39:29 Cayenne Pepper the brand: hair, styling, cross-promotion 41:01 SXSW prep and the LayMore Equinox dress 46:50 SXSW recap and Carefree Black Girl Cookout 49:26 Grief: losing four family members in one year 53:36 Losing her Nana 55:18 Grief, guidance counselors, and bouncing back 57:37 Rapid fire round begins 1:03:26 What's next: new music and advice for creatives 1:05:49 Go-go dancing, cosplay, being multifaceted 1:07:10 Closing, where to follow her 1:08:12 Bonus segment 1:11:38 Guest testimonial on working with The Kenlo Show Follow The Kenlo Show on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thekenloshow/ Follow Kayanne Peppa on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kayanne.peppa?igsh=MTdtcndwc243cTl2eg== Follow Black Clover Studios on IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackcloverstudios.inc Support the show Follow the Kenlo Show https://www.instagram.com/thekenloshow/ Follow Ya girl Kenlo here : https://www.instagram.com/yogirlkenlo_/

  2. 6d ago

    Ep.18| Travel Tips with Jas: Finding Hidden Gems & Establishing Your Portfolio

    Send us Fan Mail Stop settling and start scouting. This week, we’re joined by a powerhouse homeowner and travel expert who’s pulling back the curtain on how to spot a winning property and navigate the travel industry like a pro. From her early beginnings to her biggest wins, she’s giving us the full rundown on her journey and the lessons she learned along the way. It’s time to level up your portfolio and your passport. 🔑✈️ 00:00:00 – Intro: Meet the "Pivot Princess" Jasmine Anderson  00:00:25 – Growing up in North Philly and childhood travel  00:02:59 – Being an only child and the need for solitude  00:04:11 – High school independence and the hustle at Central  00:05:57 – Transitioning from corporate HR to full-time entrepreneurship  00:07:05 – The daily grind: Routines and time blocking for success  00:08:05 – Corporate skills every entrepreneur needs: Communication and taxes  00:09:42 – The "Chaotically Organized" Virgo: Managing overthinking  00:11:06 – Surviving COVID-19: Buying a first investment property  00:12:34 – The 2023 Pivot: Leaving the W-2 behind  00:15:30 – Liability or Asset? Real estate and business strategy  00:18:21 – Top travel destinations: Houston, Chicago, and more  00:20:18 – The reality of content creation and marketing  00:23:14 – Navigating the algorithm and content calendars  00:26:15 – Why AI can’t replace authentic branding  00:28:44 – Behind the scenes of event marketing  00:30:30 – The resurgence of organic journalism and blogging  00:32:00 – House hacking and managing out-of-state properties  00:35:00 – Final advice: Momentum and showing your face ___________________________________________ Follow The Kenlo’s Show Podcast on IG     /@ thekenloshow   Follow Jas on IG     / @sincerelyjsmn   Follow Kenlo on IG     / @yogirlkenlo_ Support the show Follow the Kenlo Show https://www.instagram.com/thekenloshow/ Follow Ya girl Kenlo here : https://www.instagram.com/yogirlkenlo_/

  3. Jul 17

    Ep. 17 The Kenlo Show | Brotha Taaj: Reclaiming Our Spaces,

    Send us Fan Mail From growing up surrounded by Afro-Caribbean and West African rhythms in Boston to arriving at Temple University at 18, Brotha Taaj joins The Kenlo Show to break down his evolution as a DJ, curator, and community leader. In this episode, we dive into how he went from throwing sweaty basement house parties on Diamond Street to masterminding the iconic All Love Block Party and Black Soul Summer. Taaj challenges the modern state of deejaying, breaks down the tactical power of economic coalitions, and shares how foundational Kwanzaa principles of collective responsibility guide his mission to build independent black platforms that transcend systemic limitations. Episode Chapters & Timestamps 00:05 — The People's Platform: Introducing curator and community leader Brotha Taaj   00:58 — Roots & Rhythm: Navigating Boston’s Afro-Caribbean and West African musical foundations   02:28 — Moving to North Philly: Arriving at Temple University and bridging the campus-neighborhood divide 03:54 — Going Against the Grain: Fighting early battles to cultivate an entrepreneurial culture in the city   06:26 — Stepping on Toes: Spotting wack frat parties and birthing the identity of DJ Taaj 07:21 — The First Gig: Turning a dirty Diamond Street basement into a high-energy house party 09:04 — The Kelly Street Block Party: Reclaiming traditional block spaces with mutual community respect   11:44 — Navigating the System: Witnessing food deserts and building a purposeful platform 12:54 — Running From the Precinct: Wild freshman year memories with his roommate Melvin 14:32 — So Far Out Entertainment: Launching multi-floor independent black events on Cecil B. Moore   16:50 — Dodging State Troopers: Surviving the chaotic logistics of under-21 party promotions 18:02 — Vocalizing Resistance: Using music curation to combat structural inequality and white fragility   21:00 — Creating Beyond Destruction: Cultivating collective consciousness instead of generic playlists   23:26 — Checkers vs. Chess: Why modern social media DJs need to respect technical fundamentals and techniques  TXT 26:09 — Subconscious Mantras: Drowning out degrading Top 40 loops for deep black dance music 29:33 — The Chamber 205 Competition: Producing large-scale DJ battles at Franklin Music Hall   33:00 — The Masterclass: When legendary DJ Damage stepped into a Temple dorm to teach him the craft 36:33 — Rapid Fire Game: Snapper dishes, Matt Law set preferences, and the truth about Asher Roth   40:43 — The Two-Suitcase Bet: Defeating severe post-college depression by driving back to Philly   47:01 — 91 Republic: Fighting corporate venue takeovers by anchoring local independent networks   51:01 — The First All Love: Honoring the legacy of the late Chynna Rogers and collaborative sponsors 53:16 — The Price of Free: Transitioning to ticketed models to ensure independent self-sustenance   54:50 — Tax Lady Realities: Crucial advice on LLC structures, W2s, and accounting reserves 56:00 — Sourcing Balance: Partnering with DJ Nash to introduce Black Soul Summer at Sunflower Philly 58:42 — Power Ecosystems: How structural coalitions give independent curators corporate leverage 01:01:09 — Instilling the Principles: How clinical counselor parents embedded Kwanzaa logic into his life   01:05:01 — Reclaiming Knowledge of Self: Dismantling systemic educational gaslighting as a collective   01:09:37 — Flipping the Floss: Confronting the real-world debt-to-income and credit crises in our culture 01:11:46 — Keeping the Cup Full: Overcoming self-isolation through rigorous self-love regimens   01:15:44 — The True Headline: Constructing an outdoor blueprint that makes black folks less reliant on the system   01:19:27 — Build the Block Game: Crafting the ultimate Philly after-dark festival line   01:22:34 — Outro: Gathering at the West Philly Container Village for the 9th Annual All Love Block Party   Follow The Kenlo Show on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thekenloshow/  Follow Brotha Taaj on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brothataaj/ Follow Kenlo on IG: https://www.instagram.com/yogirlkenlo_/  Follow Black Clover Studios: https://www.instagram.com/blackcloverstudios.inc/ Support the show Follow the Kenlo Show https://www.instagram.com/thekenloshow/ Follow Ya girl Kenlo here : https://www.instagram.com/yogirlkenlo_/

  4. Jul 10

    Ep. 16 | Createur: Recreating Your Reality, Overcoming Homelessness & Building a 9-Year Legacy

    Send us Fan Mail From navigating the gritty streets of Philadelphia and overcoming a period of homelessness to building a powerhouse independent streetwear brand, Sanjay (Createur) joins The Kenlo Show for a masterclass in resilience. In this deeply inspiring episode, we unpack how growing up in a fly family fueled an eye for independent style, the profound wisdom passed down from elders, and what it truly means to live completely untamed as a trans creative in modern fashion. Sanjay breaks down the 9-year grind behind the Createurdlr brand, hitting rock bottom, earning a hard-fought GED, and why you must never stop creating your own path—no matter who rejects the vision.  Support the show Follow the Kenlo Show https://www.instagram.com/thekenloshow/ Follow Ya girl Kenlo here : https://www.instagram.com/yogirlkenlo_/

  5. Jul 3

    Ep. 15 | RIA 4 REEL : The Power of a Pivot & The Blueprint for Global Superstardom

    Send us Fan Mail From navigating dual worlds as a child to completely reinventing how independent artists command a digital platform in Philadelphia, independent recording artist and creator Ria 4Reel joins The Kenlo Show for a masterclass in raw self-trust. In this deeply transparent conversation, we pull back the curtain on Rhea’s journey of finding an unbreakable stage presence through runway modeling and dance after walking away from an early music push at age 14. Rhea drops invaluable wisdom on managing intense creative blocks and the racing ideas fueled by ADHD, why everyday life must be treated as premium digital content in a short-attention-span world, and the absolute necessity of proving your stripes in front of a notoriously tough hometown Philly crowd. We dive straight into the vision behind her viral "In The Field" street interview series, spending $5,000 completely out of her own pocket on the "Pieces" visual before catching the eye of a label, hitting the studio with multi-platinum giant and her concrete multi-year roadmap targeting the Billboard 100 and full-package global superstardom.Stick around for the final segment to catch an exclusive live studio performance of her hit single, "You Got Me F****d Up"! 01:00:06 — The People's Platform: Welcoming independent recording artist Rhea 4Real to the hot seat  01:00:52 — Dual Worlds: Growing up between Norristown and Philly with church-savvy foundations  01:01:51 — Emotional Rollercoasters: Dealing with parental incarceration and the timeline of later reconnecting  01:02:32 — Sibling Dynamics: Navigating heavy responsibility as the oldest sister during your teenage peak  01:03:40 — The Childhood Itch: Listening to Aaliyah, Aretha, and telling her mom she wants to be famous at 12  01:04:50 — Shifting Lanes: Walking away from early music at 14 to build stage confidence through runway modeling  01:06:50 — Bet on Yourself: Recording a track independently, hitting 40K views on YouTube, and unlocking her potential  01:08:44 — Choreography & Culture: Watching Playground LA creators and learning how to eat the heels up  01:11:41 — The Industry Reset: How modern promotion platforms and streaming changed the independent artist blueprint  01:12:26 — Honest Performance: Learning how to connect deeply with a story on stage rather than just singing notes  01:14:16 — Creative Geniuses: Pulling inspiration from Victoria Monét's timeline, Beyoncé, and Ciara  01:15:39 — Philly Homage: Creating a raw, localized version of an iconic ATL track  01:17:14 — Vault Revisions: Looking back at her 2014 debut EP "School's Out" on ReverbNation  01:18:56 — The Content Grind: Why treating everyday life as a digital landscape takes absolute mental dedication  01:21:05 — Conquering Social Anxiety: How teaching classes disarmed her childhood anxiety and helped her talk to cameras 01:22:50 — Sourcing the Niche: Launching the viral "In The Field" interview series to strategically market her music  01:24:35 — The Gritty Crowd: The absolute professional necessity of starting out in front of a tough Philadelphia audience  01:26:24 — Securing the Backing: Spending $5,000 on her "Pieces" visual before catching the eye of Game Time Records 01:29:45 — Managing the Storm: How having ADHD fuels an endless layout of show choreography and racing ideas  01:32:14 — The Next Level: Signing a fresh management deal with Starstruck Entertainment and hitting the studio with Jazzy Pha 01:33:22 — On the Radar: Fulfilling a long-term goal of showcasing her musical identity on a massive platform  01:36:11 — The 5-Year Blueprint: Eyeing the Billboard 100, global stadium tours, and full-package acting goals  01:38:19 — Quick Fire Game: Teddy Pendergrass references, disarming the "standoffish" rumors, and her current Michael Jackson bag 01:41:48 — Unvarnished Advice: Keeping your circle completely free of "yes men" and keeping your craft locked in  01:42:55 — Exclusive Live Performance: Rhea 4Real treats the studio floor to a live set of "You Got Me F****d Up"    Follow the Kenlo Show https://www.instagram.com/thekenloshow/ Follow the RIA here  https://www.instagram.com/ria4reel/ Follow Ya girl Kenlo here : https://www.instagram.com/yogirlkenlo_/ Support the show Follow the Kenlo Show https://www.instagram.com/thekenloshow/ Follow Ya girl Kenlo here : https://www.instagram.com/yogirlkenlo_/

  6. Jun 20

    Ep. 14 | Jacqueline Constance: On Breakups, Bars & Being Black Queer in Philly R&B

    Send us Fan Mail From getting thrown onto her first talent show stage at age nine by an unyielding mother to navigating the high-stakes music scenes of Philadelphia and Ohio, singer-songwriter Jacqueline Constance joins The Kenlo Show for a raw look at what it means to be tried by fire. In this episode, we explore her days at CAPA high school alongside a young Jazmine Sullivan, how her roots as a classical trombone player structured her ear for production, and the devastating period where she temporarily lost her voice to physical vocal nodules. Jacqueline breaks down going viral on social media, stepping into her identity as a black queer femme, and turning soul-crushing heartbreaks into cathartic therapy on wax. 01:00:06 — The People's Platform: Introducing Philly’s own singer-songwriter, Jacqueline Constance 01:01:11 — Angel in Disguise: Unpacking a life-changing 9-year-old talent show debut and a mother’s intuition 01:03:17 — The Leo Energy: Overcoming early stage fright and learning to feed off the crowd's attention 01:03:47 — Hallways of Greatness: High school life at CAPA and witnessing a young Jazmine Sullivan’s genius 01:05:16 — Long Arms & Long Trombones: Lugging heavy brass instruments on SEPTA buses and reading music signatures 01:06:55 — Auditioning for Vocal Major: Passing the grueling faculty panel and crushing the music theory exam 01:08:44 — The Nexus Point: Discovering Ella Fitzgerald’s "Live in Paris" and falling in love with jazz scatting 01:11:31 — Evoking the Next Mind: The true spiritual goal of high-level creative presentation 01:12:25 — The Wilberforce Shock: Leaving Philadelphia for a ten-hour drive to rural Ohio 01:14:41 — Homegrown in Blackness: Exploring collective cultural roots at an isolated midwest HBCU 01:17:50 — The Birth of "My Soul": Forming an eight-person campus music collective and packing out student venues 01:20:01 — Releasing the First Track: Asking the right questions to turn classical skills into songwriting gold 01:22:34 — The 1-Hour Song Rule: Inside Jacqueline’s home studio and capturing lightning in a bottle 01:25:07 — The 2014 Breakup: Transitioning out of the "Jacqueline Show" era into real adult growth 01:26:30 — Freeing the Femme: Coming out as black, queer, and fluid beyond the cultural status quo 01:27:46 — Targeted by Existence: Challenging white supremacy structures by simply showing up in a room 01:29:12 — Not Everyone's Cup of Tea: Embracing your identity as an acquired glass of Hennessy 01:30:35 — When the Instrument Fails: Battling vocal nodules and surviving eight months of silent rehabilitation 01:32:00 — Back to the Fundamentals: How intensive classical training stepped in to save her musical career 01:33:46 — Drama for the Plot: Separating real life breakups from dramatic writing concepts like "Bitter Girls" 01:34:53 — Leo Tenderness vs. The Growl: How to deliver honesty to a lion without triggering the sun's burn 01:40:52 — The Virgo Balance: Handling opinionated communication with a Mercury-ruled best friend 01:41:22 — Watching "Pose" with Rita: How a random TV night with her mother transformed into full maternal acceptance 01:43:45 — All Bets Are Off: Pouring newfound freedom into raw studio records celebrating women 01:46:34 — Tried by F*****g Fire: Refusing to let recent dark periods derail an intentional spiritual mission 01:50:01 — Philly Mugging at the Gym: Disarming an intense hometown staredown to greet a viral follower 01:52:33 — The Tuesday Breakthrough: Exploding from 5,000 to 11,000 followers and hitting the 200-video mark 01:54:42 — Natural Grit: How the Philly soul template birthed an unforgettable layer of lyrical friction 01:55:57 — The Neo-Soul Home: Melding ostinato bass lines with foundational home-grown rhythms 01:57:51 — The Theater of Kendrick Lamar: Analyzing K.Dot’s conceptual screenwriting approach to hip hop records 02:00:30 — A Dream Session: Imagining a multi-hour conversation inside the studio booth with Kendrick 02:01:22 — Moving Energy Without Hands: Using the studio as a safe, cathartic release for built-up life anger 02:06:02 — Working with Living Legends: Sharing festival bills with King Britt and touring "Lost in Paradigm" 02:09:24 — Pushing Into 2027: Teaming up with producer Chris Cargo to unleash a massive tier of tracks 02:10:37 — What Do You Do Naturally? Bypassing toxic algorithms to stay true to your late-night identity 02:14:45 — Keep, Cut, or Lose Forever: A brutal speed round selecting between Ella, Jill Scott, and Kendrick 02:24:02 — Vindicated Spirit: Looking the yellow chair in the face and knowing the groundwork was right 02:26:05 — Exclusive: Behind-the-scenes snapshot of Jacqueline's soul-crushing new record, "Slip Away" Follow the Kenlo Show https://www.instagram.com/thekenloshow/ FollowJACQUELINE CONSTANCE here  https://www.instagram.com/jacqconmusic/?hl=en Follow Ya girl Kenlo here : https://www.instagram.com/yogirlkenlo_/ Support the show Follow the Kenlo Show https://www.instagram.com/thekenloshow/ Follow Ya girl Kenlo here : https://www.instagram.com/yogirlkenlo_/

  7. Jun 12

    Ep. 13 | AJ Hikes: Designing History, The Realities of Allyship, & "Doing It Scared"

    Send us Fan Mail From being born on a military base in Okinawa, Japan, to fundamentally shifting global queer culture from the heart of North Philadelphia, AJ Hikes joins The Kenlo Show for a monumentally raw conversation on legacy, visibility, and self-preservation. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on AJ’s historic creation of the Philadelphia Pride Flag with black and brown stripes, navigating viral global backlash, and surviving death threats while holding down a solo office at City Hall. AJ details growing up under an inspirational Spelman VP mother, becoming the youngest Upward Bound director in Ivy League history at age 25, breaking systemic foster care cycles, and knowing exactly when to step away from 100-hour political workweeks to choose healing over burnout. Support the show Follow the Kenlo Show https://www.instagram.com/thekenloshow/ Follow Ya girl Kenlo here : https://www.instagram.com/yogirlkenlo_/

  8. Jun 5

    Ep. 12| Deluxx: 30 Years of Philly Nightlife, The Power of Curation & Leaving a Lasting Legacy

    Send us Fan Mail From practicing transitions every single day after school as a shy 14-year-old straight-A student to orchestrating Philadelphia's most iconic outdoor queer celebrations,  Deluxx joins The Kenlo Show to share a masterclass in staying true to your sound. In this episode, we dive into what it was like navigating the vinyl era as one of the city's pioneer female selectors, the on-the-job training that comes with reading raw basement house parties, and the creative blueprint required to bring a fragmented nightlife scene together under one massive banner. Deluxx pulls back the curtain on running an 8-person operational powerhouse team, standing firm on community values when safety is compromised, and why building a lasting cultural imprint matters more than social media hype. Support the show Follow the Kenlo Show https://www.instagram.com/thekenloshow/ Follow Ya girl Kenlo here : https://www.instagram.com/yogirlkenlo_/

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The Kenlo Show | Where the Real Talk Resonates.Every artist has a story that the industry never hears. At The Kenlo Show, we give them the mic. We’re diving deep into the DNA of upcoming talent and local heavyweights to find out what drives the hustle. No filters, no scripts—just raw conversations about the art, the grind, and the vision. If you want to know who’s next before the world does, you’re in the right place

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  • Creator
    Black Clover Studios
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Kenlo Show
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