RIANOUTLOUD!

Rian-Louis
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A Podcast Celebrating Black LGBTQ+ Creatives

  1. 2025. 12. 03.

    Kemmii: A Butch Queen from Brooklyn

    This week on RIANOUTLOUD! we sit down with Kemmii, the Butch Queen From Brooklyn whose Caribbean roots, church beginnings, and bold storytelling shape a sound all their own. We talk creativity, growth, and the making of “BQFRMBK” — a visual EP that celebrates Black queer life and authenticity. A powerful, inspiring conversation you don’t want to miss. 🎶✨

    1시간 10분

  2. 2025. 11. 18.

    ItsDaveyon!

    From Chicago’s South Side to your playlists — @itsdaveyon is stepping into the LOUD room on a brand-new episode of RIANOUTLOUD! Rapper. Producer. Songwriter. Designer. Visionary.ItsDaveyon is the kind of artist who builds worlds — gritty, honest, and full of texture — and tomorrow, we’re tapping ALL the way into it. We talk artistry, roots, growth, creative freedom, and the stories that shaped VOL 1 & the Complete Edition.If you love Black queer creativity, raw talent, and good vibes? This one is FOR YOU.

    1시간 3분

  3. 2025. 11. 04.

    Meet Chris French

    🎙️ OUTLOUDERS, the first new episode of RIANOUTLOUD! is here — featuring the vocal architect himself, Chris French! 🎶 Straight out of Dallas, TX, Chris is an R&B artist whose gifts run deep. A child of a musician, he inherited music in his blood — now he’s serving vocals, pen, and production with a touch that hits the soul just right. ✨ Master of vocal arranging, songwriting, and production, Chris pulls from legends — Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, D’Angelo, The Clark Sisters, Kim Burrell — and from his saxophonist father, who set the tone for his journey. And his mission?“I just want people to feel at ease when they’re under the sound of my voice.” 😌🔥 We’re diving into his debut single — “Out of My Mind” — the making, the VOCALS, the visuals, and the Black queer narrative he’s proudly adding to R&B. 🖤🏳️‍🌈 Tap in, turn it UP, and kick off this new chapter with us!

    56분
  4. RIANOUTLOUD! : THE LIVE EXPERIENCE!

    2025. 10. 29. · 보너스

    RIANOUTLOUD! : THE LIVE EXPERIENCE!

    Couldn’t make it to the show? No worries — now you can hear the magic for yourself. Recorded live at TLC Libations in Pittsburgh, RIANOUTLOUD!: The Live Experience captures the heart, joy, and unapologetic brilliance of Black LGBTQ+ creativity, community, and storytelling — all in one unforgettable night. Hosted by Rian-Louis McNeil, this special episode brings the audience into the room with powerful conversations, laughter, vulnerability, and celebration featuring three phenomenal guests: ✨ CC Calhoun – Educator, creative, and community shifter✨ Miracle Jones – Advocate, organizer, and cultural truth-teller✨ Manny Dibiachi – Rapper, curator, and sonic visionary This live experience marks a milestone moment — 5 years of amplifying Black LGBTQ+ voices and stories. Whether you’re a longtime OUTLOUDER or stepping into this space for the first time, this episode is an invitation to feel seen, held, and inspired. Press play and relive the energy, the gems, and the legacy in motion.Season — a new era of RIANOUTLOUD! — begins November 4th, but until then, enjoy this bonus episode and witness history being made.

    1시간 41분

  5. 2025. 07. 09.

    Carter Wear & Confidence w/ Derek Ford Jr.

    In this powerful and inspiring episode of RIANOUTLOUD!, Rian-Louis sits down with Derek Ford Jr., the visionary founder and CEO of Carter Wear—a multinational apparel brand revolutionizing undergarments for men and women with bold, body-positive designs. With customers in over 120 countries, features in Men’s Health, product placement in Nordstrom, and growing retail presence across the Northeast, Carter Wear is more than fashion—it’s a movement. Before building this globally recognized brand, Derek held leadership roles in project, financial, and operations management at institutions like JP Morgan Chase, the Department of Defense, and Accenture. He holds degrees in Financial Management, Economics, and Marketing, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Supply Chain Management & Logistics, with plans to expand into Real Estate Development. But beyond the resume is a heart for purpose: Derek is a classically trained musician, a devoted community advocate, and a passionate volunteer for LGBTQ+ causes and youth financial literacy.

    49분

  6. 2025. 07. 03. · 보너스

    Bonus Episode: A Flawsome First Listen

    In this bonus episode of RIANOUTLOUD!, I’m giving you an exclusive first listen to the story that’s been six years in the making—my debut novel, Flawsome. I’m reading the first two chapters of this deeply personal and powerful journey following Carter Johnson, a DJ navigating grief, love, and purpose back in his hometown of Pittsburgh. Whether you’ve followed my creative journey from the jump or you're just tuning in, this moment is for all the dreamers, the overthinkers, the heart-healers—and those finding the courage to be flawsome in a world that expects perfection. So get cozy, press play, and welcome to Flawsome.

    29분

  7. 2025. 06. 10.

    The Eli Ahmad Interview

    From North Carolina roots to R&B brilliance, Eli Ahmad is carving out his legacy one note at a time. On this episode of RIANOUTLOUD!, we sit down with Eli to talk about his creative process, musical influences (hello Brandy, Beyoncé, and Mariah!), and the deeply personal storytelling woven into every track. We explore his current projects Disc 1 and Disc 2, unpacking the stories, sounds, and soul behind them — plus the joys and challenges of being a vulnerable artist in today’s industry. He also teases a brand-new project dropping at the end of the year... 👀 If you love R&B with intention, this one’s for you. Tap in, turn it up, and get loud with us!

    44분

  8. 2025. 06. 04.

    One Last Time.

    In this brief heartfelt solo opener, host Rian-Louis reflects on how far we’ve come, why it’s time to let go, and what it means to transform out loud. This isn’t just an ending—it’s a celebration, a reckoning, and a thank you.

    20분
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A Podcast Celebrating Black LGBTQ+ Creatives

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  • 제작진
    Rian-Louis
  • 방송 연도
    2020년 - 2025년
  • 에피소드
    132
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    © Rian-Louis
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