Savaiah reflects on her year of musical growth, emphasizing her hands-on approach to songwriting and production alongside producer ClayDough. Emphasizing independence in her music career, Savaiah discusses navigating industry challenges, prioritizing self-sufficiency, and valuing community support. She also touches on her evolution since starting her music career as a teen, her desire for authenticity, and her perspectives on fashion and creativity.

Savaiah's Musical Journey: Embracing Creativity, Change, and Personal Growth

Isaiah Mustafa speaks about his experience of releasing new music every week for 37 weeks, his move to New York, and the decisions he makes as an artist. He encourages other artists to bet on themselves, release perfectionism, and live fully into their dreams. All Tings Isaiah: https://isaiahmostafa.com/

37 Straight Weeks of New Music: The Isaiah Mostafa Challenge | Six5ive Show | Ep. 12

In this episode, we had the pleasure to host and engage in a lively conversation with multi-faceted artist ActivePoet. Throughout our chat, we dove into his multi-faceted career, exploring his life as a rapper, actor, and content creator. We delved into various subjects like the importance of authenticity, strategies for overcoming stage fright, and the impact of his family in his work. We used his art as a reflection of his personal growth, and discussed the future of music creation and selling in the digital age. To wrap things up, we engaged in a fun "Hype-or-tight" segment where he shared his perspectives on diverse topics like AI-generated art, 3D printing, and cross-genre music festivals. 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Guest's Recent Activities and Excitement 00:52 Journey into Acting and Rapping 02:17 Transitioning to Voiceover Acting 03:19 The Power of Vulnerability in Music 03:29 The Impact of Theatre on Stage Presence 03:56 The Importance of Authenticity in Content Creation 05:13 The Role of Storytelling in Rap 05:48 Incorporating Family into Content Creation 06:34 The Importance of Being Multidimensional as an Artist 08:19 The Strategy Behind Releasing Frequent Music 10:32 The Struggle of Balancing Multiple Artistic Disciplines 11:42 The Power of Sync Licensing 15:59 The Creation of 'Multi-Hyphy' 24:36 The Impact of Losing a Father Figure 25:44 The Evolution of an Artist 26:15 The Importance of Integrity in Art 30:51 The Future of Art and Technology 34:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts https://www.instagram.com/activepoet/

ActivePoet: Multifaceted and Unstoppable | Six5ive Show | Ep. 11

Ron sits down with Drew Santos, creative mind behind the Can't Phathom brand. They discuss the concept of authenticity in fashion, the intersection between music and style, and the importance of embracing personal creativity. Drew shares his journey with Can't Phathom, a clothing brand that juxtaposes fashion with cinema. They delve into the challenges and triumphs of arranging brand events, the significance of maintaining a genuine online presence, and the goals for Can't Phathom in 2024 and beyond. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Arrival 00:21 Discussing Fashion and Personal Style 03:09 Owning Your Own Perspective 08:00 The Influence of Music on Fashion 11:27 The Evolution of Personal Branding 12:42 The Importance of Authenticity in Creativity 18:02 Legacy and Future Aspirations 19:02 Aspiring to be the Greatest 20:17 The Journey to Greatness 20:44 Daily Habits for Success 21:14 The Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle 21:32 The Power of Positivity 22:28 The Role of Creativity 22:45 The Struggles of Creativity 23:32 The Importance of Longevity 23:51 The Power of Consistency 24:15 The Importance of Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health 24:40 The Legacy of the Greats 25:15 The Importance of Daily Habits 25:26 The Role of Community in Branding 25:34 The Power of Events in Building a Brand 26:54 The Challenges of Hosting Events 29:35 Learning from Failures 30:35 The Power of Support 30:57 The Importance of Giving Love 31:24 The Power of Positive Feedback 33:02 Dealing with Haters 33:29 Hype or Tight: A Fun Game 35:38 Looking Forward to 2024

Drew Santos on Can't Phathom and The Journey Towards Being the Greatest | Six5ive Show Ep. 10

Derrick Nealy, a multi-talented artist from Atlanta, joins Ron on the Six5ive Show. They discuss Derrick's latest song, "Behind the Tints," and the inspiration behind it. Derrick shares how he came up with the idea for the song and the different versions he released to cater to different audiences. They also talk about the differences between the music scenes in Atlanta and the Bay Area, as well as the cultural similarities between the two cities. Derrick reflects on his experiences as a black man in the music industry and the importance of representation. The conversation touches on various topics, including the influence of Bay Area music, the use of lingo in different regions, and the significance of music videos. Derrick also shares his thoughts on co-working spaces, tinted windows in retail stores, and VIP sections in clubs. All things Derrick: Linktr.ee/Derricknealy

Derrick Nealy on Behind the Tints, Atlanta vs. Bay Area, and Dancing Influence| Six5ive Show | Ep. 8

In this conversation, Ron and Mami Mia discuss her recent album "Never Come Home" and personal growth as an artist. They explore themes like the importance of collaboration, the meaning of home, and engage in a fun rapid-fire game called "Hype or Tight." All Things Mami Mia: withkoji.com/@aka.mami.mia

Mami Mia Explores Music, Growth, and Reflection in 'Never Come Home' | Six5ive Show | Ep.7

Jorden Kyle joins the Six Five Show Season Two and discusses his approach to music, the changes he has made since his debut album, Enigma, and his latest single "Real" featuring Nef da Pharaoh. He talks about his shift to producing and engineering his own music and the importance of showcasing the artist in his content. Jorden emphasizes the need to enjoy life and find a balance between creating music and living in the moment. He also shares his thoughts on social media filters, deep fake tech, biographical films, small talk, and live stream music concerts, on Hype or Tight! JORDEN KYLE FEAT. NEF THE PHARAOH - REAL - https://hypeddit.com/jordenkyle/realftnefthepharaoh INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/jrdnkyle/ 0:00:00- Intro 0:01:00- First impressions of Jorden's talent in freestyling 0:02:00- Jorden's shift to independent music production and engineering 0:04:30- Discussing Jorden's latest single "Real" featuring Nef da Pharaoh 0:06:30- The creation process and inspiration behind "Real" 0:08:30- Collaboration with Nef da Pharaoh on the song 0:09:43- Importance of showcasing the artist in content creation 0:10:54- Strategy of higher content output and not overthinking 0:12:10- Balancing real life experiences with music creation 0:14:44- Hype or tight: Social media filters - Hype 0:15:12- Hype or tight: Deep fake tech - Hype now, tight later 0:15:48- Hype or tight: Biographical films - Hype out of respect 0:15:59- Hype or tight: Small talk - Hype 0:16:16- Hype or tight: Live stream music concert - Tight 0:17:00 Closing remarks on music release and appreciation for the opportunity

Jorden Kyle Talks Music, "Real" Life Balance, and New Single | Six5ive Show | Ep. 7

In this episode of the Six Five Show, Asima, the founder of Don't Die Clothing, discusses her brand's mission and the importance of mental health awareness. She shares her personal experiences with depression and suicide ideation, both in India and the United States, and explains how these experiences led her to start painting the phrase "Don't Die" on clothing. Asima also talks about the significance of donating 20% of her brand's profits to suicide prevention organizations and the impact of her brand being featured in Times Square. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire segment of "Hype or Tight Digital Love Edition," where Asima shares her opinions on various digital love-related topics. 00:00 - Introduction to Don't Die Clothing and how it was discovered 01:45 - 20% donation to suicide prevention and the reason behind it 03:10 - Personal connection to suicide prevention and mental health awareness 05:21 - Excitement of having brand showcased in Times Square 06:23 - Invitation to Russ event through Discord community 08:06 - Link between brand and Russ' new album, Santiago 09:04 - Being featured in Russ' event recap video 09:46 - Importance of consistency and delusion for success 11:03 - Celebrating small wins and the unpredictability of viral posts 12:53 - Gratitude for support from friends and collaboration on shoots 13:36 - Importance of having trusted and supportive friends 14:18 - Hype or Tight: Digital Love Edition 18:50 - Outro

Shop DDC: www.dontdieclothing.store

Don't Die Clothing: Spreading Mental Health Awareness through Fashion | Six5ive Show | Ep. 6

00:00 - Intro 02:41 - Reflecting on the journey and success with MTMC 04:07 - Discussing the memorable performance at Yoshi's with family 06:21 - Explaining why "Take Me Home" didn't make the project's outro 07:39 - Exploring the meaning behind the line "They say the mid dubs critical" 09:08 - Feeling the pressure to work harder due to the critical nature of the industry 10:45 - Showing respect for pioneers and trendsetters 11:20 - Discussing the authenticity of expressing gratitude on social media 12:11 - Rejecting toxic positivity and acknowledging negative emotions 12:33 - Encouraging growth and avoiding complacency 13:26 - Closing remarks and promoting support for artists



Everything KD: linktr.ee/KDThePoet

KD The Poet on Performing, MTMC, and "Smile, You're Alive." | Six5ive Show | Ep.5

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