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Simply Tech
Meta’s AI Leap, Kia’s EV Revolution, and Quantum Computing Breakthroughs
Explore Meta's ambitious plans for a standalone AI chatbot app, Kia's game-changing EV4 sedan with long-range capabilities, and Amazon's innovative quantum computing chip that promises efficient error correction. Stay informed on the latest tech advancements and their implications for the future of AI, electric vehicles, and quantum computing. Sources: https://www.theverge.com/news/621252/meta-ai-chatbot-standalone-app https://www.theverge.com/news/621276/kia-ev4-sedan-hatchback-ev2-concept-ev-day https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/27/openai-unveils-gpt-4-5-orion-its-largest-ai-model-yet/ https://www.theverge.com/news/620732/amazon-quantum-computing-ocelot-chip Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:38) Meta’s AI chatbot will soon have a standalone app (00:03:03) Kia’s next...
2025-02-28
12 min
Spoiler Alert
Who Can I Run To
Kia and Elle traveled to Texas via the airwaves to chat with Monica Walters about Who Can I Run To, where Chantrice fell in love with Orion, the man that captured her heart after a tragedy within her family allowed him live again. Is it real love, or is she attracted to him for another reason? Strap in to find out.
2024-03-08
2h 30
Meet a Digital Nomad
Selling Your Business and Starting Your Next Phase as a Digital Nomad
Kia Orion is a rapper turned digital storyteller and a nomad for 5+ years. Kia loves exploring ideas and sharing the biggest insights weekly and is obsessed with the intersection between psychology, art, and digital storytelling. Check out Kia’s website here: www.kiaorion.com You can check out Kia's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kiaorion/
2023-10-21
31 min
MugenCast: Inspiration For The Everyday Creative
MugenCast Ep. 64 - 'The Road Less Travelled' ft. Kia Orion (Musician and Digital Nomad)
It’s been a while since I had a guest I was this excited to interview... And don’t get me wrong, I’m always excited to interview my guests! But this podcast is different because it’s been about 5 years in the making…Crazy! My guest this episode is Kia Orion. Digital nomad, entrepreneur and most importantly musician! Kia has served as a motivation of mine for years now! (In terms of podcasting and overall just as a creator) He’s seen his fair share of ups and downs in the creative life, and has...
2022-05-11
1h 39
The Nomadic Executive | Discussions With Digital Nomads and Online Entrepreneurs
Tales of the Traveling Musician and How You Can Make a Business out of Your Passion with Kia Orion | TNE064
It’s been said that if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. A lot of us - if not all - aspire to live a life where we’re happy with what we do and not slaving away from 9 to 5 making someone else’s dream come true. But let’s get real: chasing one’s dreams oftentimes feels like a gamble and not everyone is willing to take that risk. It took an inexplicable health issue for today’s guest to stop participating in the rat race and go his own way. Kia Orion...
2021-05-03
50 min
The Travel Story Society
Season Finale!!! Music Around the World and Shady Characters in Guadalajara - Kia Orion
The Travel Story Society is a blog and podcast where we invite people to tell us their favourite travel stories. On the podcast we ask guests the best destinations they have ever been too, their favourite food they have eaten whilst away, their funniest travel story, their scariest travel experiences and what destinations are on their bucket list. Through this we get amazing stories and insight from every guest. Go check out our website www.travelstorysociety.com and if you have a story to share then please get in contact with us, thetravelstorysociety@gmail.com.
2021-04-27
1h 05
Beat School
END OF AN ERA (and what's next)
after two years of damn near weekly beat school pods we are finally taking a break. but don't worry. we ain't gone, just pivoting. the new place we'll be podding from is our original podcast, Creative Contact with Kia Orion. wanted a place where we could talk about more than only beats. because sometimes...life is bigger than just the beats. thank you for an incredible 2 year journey, and stoked to see where we take this thing next. you know where to find me...
2021-02-07
11 min
Completely Creative
How Traveling Changed my View on Love/Relationships (with Kia Orion)
On today's episode, Kia Orion and I talk about relationships, specifically the ones you may develop while traveling. Sometimes love can take you across entire continents, and in a world where more and more people making a living working remotely, it's much easier to bounce between countries, cultures, and timezones. Listen to my detailed thoughts on this episode. Spotify/Apple listeners, don't forget to hit FOLLOW to get notified about new episodes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://a...
2021-02-01
38 min
Completely Creative
Why Less is More in Music (with Kia Orion)
On today's episode, I have producer, rapper, and avid traveler Kia Orion joining the discussion of music, music production, and why it's more of a subtraction process than an addition process. Spotify/Apple listeners, don't forget to hit FOLLOW to get notified about new episodes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danielreece/support
2021-01-25
20 min
Completely Creative
How Traveling Changes you Forever (with Kia Orion)
On today's episode, I have producer, rapper, and avid traveler Kia Orion joining the discussion of world travel and the profound effects it has on your life. If you've never traveled internationally before, it's worth exploring the changes travel has on your entire perspective. Spotify/Apple listeners, don't forget to hit FOLLOW to get notified about new episodes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danielreece/support
2021-01-12
21 min
Beat School
How do you create space in your mix for vocals?
another Q&A episode to help you guys level up. I tackle these questions and do my best to drop some gems in this week's episode of the pod for y'all. enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by the producer vault. This is the one stop shop if you’re looking to level up yo...
2020-12-02
00 min
Beat School
How to network with other musicians?
HOW TO NETWORK WITH OTHER MUSICIANS? another Q&A episode to help you guys level up. I tackle these questions and do my best to drop some gems in this week's episode of the pod for y'all. enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by the producer vault. This is the one stop...
2020-11-15
00 min
The School of Travels
Lesson 46: Rewriting Yourself by Moving Abroad with Beat Maker Kia Orion
When Kia Orion was growing up in upstate NY, the one thing he loved more than anything else in the world was hip hop music, but he had no idea how to make that career. He even moved to West Philly (home of the Fresh Prince himself) and couldn’t figure out how to make it happen. After a series of retail and office jobs, Kia discovered the world of teaching online and, even though it wasn’t his passion, he figured that he could live in southeast Asia much cheaper than in the US and make it happen whil...
2020-11-11
1h 11
Beat School
Best Practices for Beginners in Music Production
another Q&A episode to help you guys level up. Fastest way to improve beat-making, where to find artists to collaborate with, best practices for beginning producers and more. I tackle these questions/topics and do my best to drop some gems in this week's episode of the pod for y'all. enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by:
2020-11-09
00 min
Beat School
how do you build a loyal fanbase and monetize your music?
in this episode i break down a bunch of questions from y'all, with a lot revolving around how to be authentic on social media, making money off your music, and grow a loyal following. interestingly enough, all three of those go hand in hand. how so you ask? great question. tune in for the answer while I tackle your questions and do my best to drop some gems in this week's episode of the pod. enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in...
2020-10-29
00 min
Beat School
Selling melodies?
Selling melodies? another Q&A episode to help you guys level up. I tackle your questions and do my best to drop some gems in this week's episode of the pod. enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by the producer vault. This is the one stop shop if you’re looking to le...
2020-10-12
00 min
Beat School
How to move to hip hop production?
How to move to hip hop production? another Q&A episode to help you guys level up. I tackle your questions and do my best to drop some gems in this week's episode of the pod. enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by the producer vault. This is the one stop shop...
2020-10-05
00 min
Beat School
Is it too early to blend genres?
"Is it too early for me to blend genres?" another Q&A episode to help you guys level up. I tackle your questions and do my best to drop some gems in this week's episode of the pod. enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by the producer vault. This is the one stop shop...
2020-09-29
19 min
Beat School
Should you invest in third-party plugins?
Should I start using third-party plugins in my mixes? another Q&A episode to help you guys level up. i tackle your questions and do my best to drop some gems in this weeks episode of the pod. enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by the producer vault. This is the one stop shop...
2020-09-21
16 min
All About Helping Musicians Podcast
Kia Orion drops game with practical beat leasing strategies! (Podcast Episode #010)
Dialling into the podcast from Guadalajara, Mexico this week is Kia Orion - a producer, rapper and educator. Kia's journey as an artist has lead to him travelling to Asia and South America as a digital nomad, making a living by selling beats and running producer courses for young artists. In this fireside interview, Kia broke down: Tactics for warping and flipping samples Why he is such a big Splice advocate Beat leasing and music publishing best practices for sample clearance Passion to teach production on his own Beatmaker Bootcamp course
2020-09-18
59 min
Beat School
what are the BEST educational resources for music producers online?
another Q&A episode to help you guys level up. i drop some gems around signing to a record label, the best way to connect with artists you want to work with, and the educational materials i recommend the MOST for producers just starting out. i tackle this question and a few more that i get asked A LOT in this weeks episode of the pod. enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com
2020-08-17
15 min
Beat School
Should you focus on crafting a particular sound?
do i niche down on one sound or create in different genres to be more versatile? i tackle this question and a few more that i get asked A LOT in this weeks episode of the pod. enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by the producer vault. This is the one stop shop if you’re looking to...
2020-08-09
21 min
Beat School
What's the WORST advice you can get as a producer?
What type of advice should you listen to as a producer and what should you ignore? This week we hit topics around mindset, creating melodies, and whether you should sing/rap on your own beats. Enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by the producer vault. This is the one stop shop if you’re looking to level up...
2020-07-24
21 min
Beat School
THE most important thing you need if you want to sell beats
What influences the price of the beats you're selling? I share what the most important element is of selling beats and other services online. This week we also hit topics around creating a brand, how to remix songs, and more! Enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by the producer vault. This is the one...
2020-07-15
15 min
Beat School
Are you too old to be pursuing music?
Want to know how to make craft your own unique sound as a producer? Are you too old to pursue your dream in music? I got you. In this Q&A episode from quarantine, I answer YOUR questions. This week we hit topics around age, honing your sound as a producer, and the best place to sell beats online. Enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com ...
2020-06-26
16 min
Beat School
How to get beat placements with artist & overcoming writers block | Q&A with Kia
Annnnnd we’re back with another Q&A episode from quarantine where I answer YOUR questions. This week we hit topics around creating revenue streams, getting placements, and how to beat your writers block. Enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by the producer vault. This is the one stop shop if you’re looking to level up y...
2020-06-12
20 min
Beat School
What's stopping you?
Another action packed episode where I field questions from y’all on topics around mixing, mastering, and of course, mindset. Enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by the producer vault. This is the one stop shop if you’re looking to level up your music production. You’ll get access to tons of free guides, sample packs, and workshops availa...
2020-06-04
20 min
Beat School
How to make money with your music online and build your brand | Q&A With Kia
How do you make money with your music? How do you build your brand as a producer? In this episode I answer questions submitted from y’all over email, social media, and from my beat school community. We tackle what makes a good song, some tactical advice on how to mix 808s with your kick, and whether you should learn how to make beats. Enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is...
2020-05-30
19 min
Beat School
What are the key components of a good song | Q&A With Kia
In this episode I answer questions submitted from y’all over email, social media, and in my beat school community group (which you should join, btw). We tackle what makes a good song, some tactical advice on how to mix 808s with your kick, and whether you should learn how to make beats. Enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by...
2020-05-20
24 min
Beat School
HOW TO GROW A FANBASE/OVERCOME WRITERS BLOCK
On this episode of Beat School we do another series of Q&A. In this episode I give you my best advice on how to build a community around your music, grow your fan base, and one of my biggest gems on how to beat writer’s block. Enjoy! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by me! If you’re l...
2020-05-14
11 min
Beat School
Should you give up? Learn when you should quit (or keep going...)
On this episode of Beat School we do another series of Q&A. This episode focuses a lot on people’s insecurity and we talk about when/if you should give up. I drop some gems and have way too much fun doing so in the process. Hope you dig! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by me! If you’re look...
2020-05-07
19 min
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic
Link to YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8hhuny8GZ4 Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com...
2020-03-27
1h 00
Teach Your Class Off Radio
Ep. 90
Link to YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-HlsMQhq3Y Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.real...
2020-03-23
1h 13
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic
Link to YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb7bh0Vb-PA Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 0...
2020-03-20
1h 02
Teach Your Class Off Radio
Ep. 89
Link to YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1pFE0VwAhU Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com...
2020-03-16
1h 17
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic
Link to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RmO89D2a8k Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iTunes: Real Rap With...
2020-03-13
1h 09
Teach Your Class Off Radio
Ep. 88
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iTunes: Real Rap With Reynolds Instagram: real rap with the reynolds https://www.instagram.com/real...
2020-03-09
1h 17
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iTunes: Real Rap With Reynolds Instagram: real rap with the reynolds https://www.instagram.com/real...
2020-03-05
1h 01
Teach Your Class Off Radio
Ep. 87
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iTunes: Real Rap With Reynolds Instagram: real rap with the reynolds https://www.instagram.com/realrapwithreynolds/?hl=e...
2020-03-02
42 min
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2020-02-27
1h 14
Teach Your Class Off Radio
Ep. 86
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2020-02-24
40 min
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2020-02-21
1h 15
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic: Rafe Esquith
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2020-02-13
1h 05
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic: Yvette Henry From Beleaf in Fatherhood
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2020-02-06
49 min
Teach Your Class Off Radio
Ep. 85
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2020-02-03
1h 16
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic: Black Girls Teach
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2020-01-31
1h 05
Teach Your Class Off Radio
Ep. 84
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2020-01-27
1h 23
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic: Alex Kajitani
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2020-01-24
1h 04
Teach Your Class Off Radio
Ep. 83
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2020-01-20
1h 18
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic: Mz. Urban Teacher
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2020-01-17
1h 15
Teach Your Class Off Radio
Ep. 82
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2020-01-13
1h 19
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic: The Unique Classroom
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2020-01-10
56 min
Teach Your Class Off Radio
Ep. 81
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2020-01-06
1h 23
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic: Teach Ms. Tanner
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2020-01-03
1h 11
Teach Your Class Off Radio
Ep. 80
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2019-12-30
1h 09
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic: Kate the Sleepy Teacher
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2019-12-27
1h 22
Teach Your Class Off Radio
Ep. 79
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2019-12-23
1h 15
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic: Smartie Style
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2019-12-20
1h 14
Beat School
HOW TO STAY INSPIRED
On today’s episode of #Q&AwithKia I answer a question by byu/grvyrdlvr about how to stay inspired and remain motivated even when you don’t feel like it. - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: My free beat making masterclass “The Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make (And How You Can Avoid Them)” If you are struggling to get started with production OR if you a...
2019-12-18
04 min
Beat School
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY MUSIC IS GOOD?
On today’s episode of #Q&AwithKia I answer a question by Rjkking about how you can tell if the music you make is good or not. - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: My free beat making masterclass “The Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make (And How You Can Avoid Them)” If you are struggling to get started with production OR if you are not pr...
2019-12-18
04 min
Teach Your Class Off Radio
Ep. 78
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2019-12-16
1h 14
Teach Your Class Off Radio
TT Classic: The Whimsical Teacher
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2019-12-13
1h 06
Beat School
HOW TO RECORD FASTER
On today’s episode of #Q&AwithKia I answer a question by byu/joviahmusic about how to record faster and add improvements to workflow. - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: My free beat making masterclass “The Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make (And How You Can Avoid Them)” If you are struggling to get started with production OR if you are not progressing as quickl...
2019-12-13
03 min
Beat School
SHOULD YOU PURSUE COLLEGE OR MUSIC?
Should you pursue college or music? In this episode I give some unqualified life advice to a stranger on what I think is best for them. Is this recommended? No. Do I still do it anyways. Absolutely. - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: My free beat making masterclass “The Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make (And How You Can Avoid Them)” If you are stru...
2019-12-11
04 min
Teach Your Class Off Radio
Ep. 77
Thanks so much for being a part of this community. If you’d like to ask a question and have it answered LIVE just tune into my YouTube channel, Real Rap with Reynolds, on Sunday night at 5pm eastern time and I’d be happy to answer anything you are wondering about. Below you can find links to all the different ways we can connect. Peace. -Reynolds _________________________________________________________ Follow us on: Mail stuff to P.O. Box 11 Gloucester City, NJ 08030 USA Website: www.realrapwithreynolds.com iT...
2019-12-09
1h 13
Beat School
HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL MUSIC PRODUCER?
What do music producers need to know in order to be successful? Here are my top tips on what music producers should do when they're beginning and what I WISH I'd known when I fist started. - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: My free beat making masterclass “The Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make (And How You Can Avoid Them)” If you are struggling to g...
2019-12-09
05 min
Beat School
MUSIC MANAGER - WHAT SHOULD I LOOK OUT FOR?
When should you hire a music manager? Do you NEED a manager? If you think you do, you might be right. But you might not... Listen and find out! - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: My free beat making masterclass “The Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make (And How You Can Avoid Them)” If you are struggling to get started with production OR i...
2019-12-06
03 min
Beat School
MAKE MELODIES SOUND MORE FULL
How to make your melodies sound more full? In this episode we break down what music producers can do in order to set their tracks apart and come up with interesting melodies. - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: My free beat making masterclass “The Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make (And How You Can Avoid Them)” If you are struggling to get started with production OR i...
2019-12-04
03 min
Beat School
HOW TO COME UP WITH COOL CHORD PROGRESSIONS
How much music theory do you need to know to be good at music production? I give you my recommendations on how to come up with interesting chord progressions and if music theory is NEEDED to make dope beats. - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: My free beat making masterclass “The Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make (And How You Can Avoid Them)” If you are...
2019-12-02
03 min
Beat School
GETTING MORE HOES
Struggling with writer's block? Maybe it's because you're writing for 200x more hoes. Get my recommendations on how to write better materials and stay inspired EVEN when you don't feel like it. - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: My free beat making masterclass “The Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make (And How You Can Avoid Them)” If you are struggling to get started with prod...
2019-11-29
04 min
Beat School
HAVING ISSUES WITH MIXING?
How much time should you be spending on your music? In this video we talk about mixing and mastering hip hop tracks. My 3 big recommendations when it comes to DIY mixing and how to step it up. - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: My free beat making masterclass “The Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make (And How You Can Avoid Them)” If y...
2019-11-27
03 min
Beat School
HOW TO COPE WITH BEAT BLOCK
Are you struggling with beat block? Feeling unmotivated? In this video we break down a way to stay inspired and keep making beats even when you don't feel like it. - Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: My free beat making masterclass “The Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make (And How You Can Avoid Them)” If you are struggling to get started with production OR if you...
2019-11-25
05 min
Remotepreneurs Podcast
Ep 13: How To Live Fulfilled Life Abroad - Kia Orion
In this episode on the Remotepreneurs Podcast, our guest is Kia Orion, a digital nomad from NY that discovered life has more to offer you than just sitting in the cubicle. He made the decision to live abroad the moment when the doctors told him that there’s something strange in his blood and they don’t know what future holds. Now he’s living in Asia and working on his passion to produce music beats and creating teaching course about creating beats. Listen how Kia found his purpose and living fulfilled life abroad… Remotepreneur’s Insights...
2019-09-02
54 min
Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond
People are the X Factor
This episode was pulled from and interview Lou Diamond conducted for the "FRESH FROM THE HILL: Inside Stories of Noteworthy Cornellians" podcast. Kia Albertson-Rogers (Kia Orion) is a Philadelphia based singer-songwriter performing soulful, electronic, and R&B music. Graduating from Cornell in 2014, Kia spent a brief period in the music industry before getting involved with non-profit work. With a background in hip-hop and jazz, he is focused on creating songs that resonate with listeners in a way that is both energetic and emotional. His main weapons are Ableton Live and piano. He recently moved to Thailand in...
2019-05-09
38 min
Beat School
HOW TO START SELLING BEATS ONLINE?
THIS ONE. Gems dog. Want to know how to crack into the Youtube game? This is an episode you don’t want to miss. I share my exact process on how I was able to start making sales from Youtube and other places online. Case and point: it’s not about spamming people, it’s about continually showing up and providing value. DMing people a spammy soundcloud link ain’t gonna cut it. You have to actually treat people like...people. What a concept. If you want to start making sales you have to put the work in. But it might...
2019-04-12
11 min
Beat School
HOW TO STAY PRODUCTIVE WITH A FULL TIME JOB?
OOOHHH YOU AIN’T READY FOR IT. I probably get too personal on this one, but it’s my podcast. So fuck it. This is the most difficult question to answer, because I’m an extreme guy. It’s actually this exact question that inspired me almost exactly a year ago to sell all my shit, quit my job, and buy a one way ticket to Thailand. Full time jobs blow. Unless you’re one of those people that like your job. Then you’re lucky. And I’m jealous. But I never liked working full time, and I realized after...
2019-04-10
12 min
Beat School
WHERE TO FIND INTERESTING DRUM SOUNDS?
Get creative! Watch some videos of Timbaland in the studio and you’ll see how many interesting sounds he makes himself. Have a microphone? Go record random stuff in your kitchen. No microphone? No problem. Use your iPhone. Using sounds you record yourself can be a really fun and creative way to incorporate more of yourself into your music. I also recommend layering sounds. If you don’t want your tracks to sound like everyone else then don’t use the same samples as everyone else. OR...start with samples you like but layer other interesting sounds on top of the...
2019-04-08
04 min
Beat School
HOW TO MAKE MY TRACKS LOUDER?
Have you been trying to make a track louder but can’t seem to bump up the volume no matter what you do? I got you. Truth be told a lot of volume issues stem from a bad mix. Mastering a track isn’t rocket science, the real key to getting a loud track actually happens way before you start to bring up the master volume. In this episode I give you my tips and tricks on how to mix a track properly so that by the time it comes to mastering all you have to do is use a li...
2019-04-05
06 min
Beat School
SHOULD YOU PAY FOR PLUGINS?
YES. Yes. and...Maybe. This is a tricky question because it honestly depends on where you’re at in your career. I’ll say this time and time again, it doesn’t matter how fancy your plugins are if you’re trash at making beats. It’s like anything else. Master the basics first and the rest will follow. Plugins are the icing on the cake. Want to be an amazing boxer? It doesn’t matter if you have the nicest gloves if your footwork is whack. Now, once you’ve got your fundamentals down and you want to level up plugi...
2019-04-03
07 min
Beat School
HOW TO STAY INSPIRED & CONSTANTLY CREATIVE?
Woo! Now THIS is one of ‘dem ones! Want to stay creative? Put yourself in positions to constantly feel creative shit. Music and art are emotions. Period. It’s important to treat your creativity like a job. But it’s equally necessary to have life experiences to draw from to encourage that. I spent most of my 20’s trying to reach arbitrary milestones with my music. Instead what happened was I let some of my best years pass me by. In this episode I take a deep dive into what I’ve found the best practices to continually be creative a...
2019-03-29
13 min
Beat School
WHERE DO I FIND DOPE SOUNDS? (MY TOP 5 RECOMMENDED RESOURCES)
This is an important episode. I give you my top resources online to find inspiration and interesting sounds. By incorporating different and unique sounds you can really breathe a lot of life and character into your tracks. So, where to find these sounds? Listen to the episode to find out! Or you can download the guide here lol. When you approach your next track try to include a sound that you’ve never used before, bring some ambient noise in to tell a story with your beats. Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM...
2019-03-25
05 min
Beat School
SHOULD YOU SEND THE SAME BEATS TO DIFFERENT RAPPERS?
As I’m sure you probably guessed...it depends. There is a strategy to how you send beats out, and it depends on where you’re at in your career/what you’re shooting for. Peep the episode to hear what my current tactics are with sending beats to artists, and the recommendations I give for a few different scenarios. Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episod...
2019-03-23
09 min
Beat School
WHERE ARE THE BEST PLACES TO CONNECT WITH OTHER PRODUCERS?
Music is a collaborative process. That’s not a secret. So where are the best places to connect with other producers? I’ve got a few recommendations for ya. Building your community is a huge element of success. They say you’re an average of the 5 people you spend the most time with and I have found that incredibly true in my own life. There are a few places online in particular that I recommend looking for community and support when it comes to music production. Hip-Hop producers are notoriously a creative and reclusive bunch, but also many are very h...
2019-03-21
08 min
Beat School
BEST SYNTHS FOR MELODIES?
What are the best synths and plugins for creating melodies? In this episode I do a deep dive into my favorite soft synths, and which ones you should buy depending on where you’re at in your career. I’ll do a guide on this at some point, but just know this: having an amazing plugin won’t make your beats better if you don’t know how to use it. Learn the basics of synthesis and it’ll be a game changer if you want to create your own melodies. You can spend a lot of money on plugins, b...
2019-03-20
10 min
Beat School
WHEN SHOULD I START CHARGING FOR BEATS?
Has anyone bought beats from you yet? Do you think they would? Those are two very important questions, and often more confusing than you might think. I remember when I thought my beats were sellable (they definitely weren’t). At the same time, I didn’t realize until years later that I could have been selling my beats MUCH earlier than I did. It’s a tricky question, and if you’re interested in selling beats online as a part time or full time hustle this is one you’re going to want to listen to. Have a que...
2019-03-19
05 min
Beat School
SHOULD I LEARN TO MIX/MASTER/ENGINEER?
Should you learn to mix/master and engineer? Short answer: definitely. In this episode I talk about the pros of knowing engineering and how it can benefit you even as a producer. Do you need to be the best engineer ever? Absolutely not, but it can have huge advantages. Are you curious how to make better mixes? Ask me about it! Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This...
2019-03-17
07 min
Beat School
IS IT BAD TO SELL BEATS FOR $20?
Is it bad to sell cheap beats to artists? Maybe. In this episode I do a deep-dive into when/why you should sell beats cheap or even give them away for free. There are strategies to keeping your prices high, but don’t forget about the power of free. Listen in to find out what would work best for you and your model. Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by:...
2019-03-16
07 min
Beat School
WHAT SKILLS DO SUCCESSFUL PRODUCERS HAVE?
Last episode we covered the question about whether you need music theory to be a producer (spoiler alert: you don’t), and in today’s class we talk about what skills you DO need. In my experience I’ve found these few things incredibly essential to the success and longevity of music producers, especially in hip-hop. Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion or email me here: kia@kiaorion.com - This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by my master...
2019-03-15
12 min
Beat School
DO I NEED TO KNOW MUSIC THEORY TO MAKE BEATS?
Do you NEED to know music theory to make dope beats? Listen to the podcast to find out! The answer might surprise you. In this episode we talk about how to make beats whether you know music theory or not, and if you don’t possible alternatives to still make bangers. Even if you don’t know it, don’t use that as an excuse not to dive into production. This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by my masterclass “Blueprint To Beatmaking”, my proven 3-step system for mastering the fundamenta...
2019-03-15
06 min
Beat School
IS SAMPLING ETHICAL?
Most producers have no idea what to do when it comes to using and clearing samples. And for good reason, it’s an incredibly complicated space. Also, is it ethical? I first tackle this question and then give you my recommendation on what kind of samples to use to avoid copyright infringement and sell your beats royalty free with a clear conscience. This episode is brought to you by: This episode is sponsored by my masterclass “Blueprint To Beatmaking”, my proven 3-step system for creating beats from start to finish. If you are strugg...
2019-03-14
07 min
Beat School
WHAT'S THE BEST GEAR FOR UPCOMING PRODUCERS?
I'm glad you asked. When it comes to buying good gear there is a lot of mixed information out there. I want to be clear that a lot of this will boil down to preference, but I put this episode and guide together with my past self in mind. If i could go back and do it all over again where would my money be best spent? I’ve bought a ton of equipment just to sell it a year or two later. We live in an age when there are more options than ever to choose from, and es...
2019-03-06
16 min
Beat School
WHAT IS THE BEST DAW FOR HIP-HOP PRODUCERS?
What DAW is best for hip-hop production? I get asked this question all the time. Having spent far too much time bouncing around from one to the next I’ve got the scoop on which is best/why. TL;DR The best DAW in 2018 will be up to you. Everyone has their own workflow and preferences, so take a crack at the most popular DAWs and find out what one works best with your brain. The DAWs I cover in this episode are: Reason Logic MA...
2019-03-05
20 min
Beat School
WELCOME TO CLASS (Trailer)
Welcome to Beat School! The podcast for bandits, beginners, and beatmakers. Whether you’re producing from the bedroom or the basement. I’ve got something for you. This is a Q&A style show where I answer your questions on everything Hip-Hop music related. After producing for over 10 years I get asked a lot of the same questions, so this is my way to put them all in one place. If you're curious on how to upgrade your production game, or your just starting out, ask me anything and I'll incl...
2019-03-04
02 min
Fresh from the Hill: Inside Stories of Noteworthy Cornellians
People are the X Factor - Kia Albertson-Rogers '13 (Kia Orion)
Kia Albertson-Rogers '13 (Kia Orion) is a Philadelphia based singer-songwriter performing soulful, electronic, and R&B music. Graduating from Cornell in 2014, Kia spent a brief period in the music industry before getting involved with non-profit work. With a background in hip-hop and jazz, he is focused on creating songs that resonate with listeners in a way that is both energetic and emotional. His main weapons are Ableton Live and piano. He recently moved to Thailand in order to pursue music full time, but will always have a place in his heart for Ithaca. Take a listen as...
2019-02-20
37 min
Creative Contact w/ Kia Orion
BEHIND THE GRIND: Episode 3
In the spirit of the holidays and being thankful i wanted to try fasting for a few days. I like to do these small experiments to check myself. I find it helps me appreciate what I’ve got, I think it can be easy to lose track of that. So, after finishing an 84 hour fast I wanted to dive into the details. This episode of the podcast is almost exclusively about preparing for the fast, the effects of it, and recommendations if you’re planning your own. A lot of folks say that fasting is a bit of a spiritual expe...
2018-11-22
25 min
Creative Contact w/ Kia Orion
WHO WHAT WOLF: Philly Musician/Producer/Performer Gabe Wolf
An incredibly sentimental episode, this was the very final episode of Orion Radio before it became Creative Contact. The good news is we closed out the old brand with a bang. This weeks guest is one of THE most electric performers I've ever seen. Gabe Wolf is a Philadelphia native who is one of the city's most promising upcoming musicians. I met Gabe on his rooftop during a house party and we bonded immediately over the self-doubt, ego, and the absolute mindfuck that comes along with being an artist. Whether he's throwing a show or self-producing his newest project, G...
2018-07-31
1h 44
Creative Contact w/ Kia Orion
SOLO DOLO SHOW #4: Time Travel, EP Release, and General Kia Bafoonery
WHY U SLEEPIN ON THE BOY? This is a fun and short episode where I mostly make a fool of myself. I talk about my interview with Marcus Branch, what I've got in store for you over the next few weeks, and my buddy/artist/musician friend Dylan Owen's upcoming project. Big ups to all the folks who peeped the new tracks and gave me feedback. If you haven't listened yet you can find the new jams anywhere you get music. DOPE NEWS ON THE WAY STAY TUUUUNEDDDD. and have an incredible weekend. *always enjoy alcohol responsibly. Listen to the...
2018-03-22
11 min
Creative Contact w/ Kia Orion
SOLO DOLO SHOW #3: New EP, Tackling Insecurity, and Upcoming Projects
YUP. WE BACK. SOLO DOLO YOLO (can you tell I'm excited?) New EP and video TONIGHT. In this episode I talk about the roll out for POWER, MONEY, FAME, SEX and where the inspiration for the title and concept came from. I also touch on the insecurities that come with releasing music, the importance of deliberate practice, renting a hotel room in jersey for a video shoot, and what's in the chamber for the next few weeks. Shout out to all the people who helped put these pieces together AND SHOUT OUT TO YOU FOR PEEPIN THIS! Listen to the...
2018-03-16
14 min
Creative Contact w/ Kia Orion
Touring The World In a Punk Band & Creating An Alter-Ego: A Conversation w/ Randall Greenleaf
Ay. We back. Welcome to the first ever second episode of Orion Radio. Come sit down with me and Randall as we talk about creating an alter-ego, the Boston punk scene, and how important it is to find your voice creatively. Randall is a singer/producer/engineer/all around creative dude who used to tour the world as a drummer and is now making hip-hop/r&b jams in philly. He's fresh off the release of his new song "Bruise" which you can find below. At some point we end up talking about our most influential books and couldn't remember...
2017-11-06
1h 30
Creative Contact w/ Kia Orion
WE OUT HERE w/ illustrator & artistic genius Dave Proch
Yeah. We're doing a podcast. It's going to be experimental and about promoting my guests but secretly for me to steal their creative inspirations and take them for my own. Dave Proch stops by to talk about growing up in Philadelphia, Vanilla Ice's hair, and what it's like trying to make a living as a cartoonist. Interview with Dave starts at 9 minutes. I also review the new album Sonder Son by Brent Faiyaz. Welcome to Orion Radio Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creativecontact/support
2017-10-29
1h 30