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Beats & Reel TalkBossyWe sit down with a woman who has been making big moves in the music industry. Dina Marto has had an incredible 20 year career as a music industry executive. She currently serves as GM of Grand Hustle and founder of her own PR firm, C&D The Agency. She discusses her experience, being mentored by L.A. Reid, her business relationship with T.I. and much more.2020-11-1830 min
Beats & Reel TalkCount Every VoteChris & Dannie discuss the 2020 Election. As the votes are still being counted, what does this mean for black America? The Biden/Harris ticket is close to victory but there’s still much work to be done. This along with key senate races are also points of discussion.2020-11-071h 05Beats & Reel TalkLike Son Like FatherWe sat down with Philadelphia based award winning indie filmmakers Hershey and Nazir Alston, the founder of NKA Creations. This father and son duo have created a handful of award winning indie documentaries, short films and music videos. We discussed their latest soon to be released documentary, District Greenwood, which focuses on the Black Wall Street Massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. IG: @nazirthecreator @hersheyalston @nkacreations District Greenwood Trailer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=IJ5Frcp61P42020-10-281h 00Beats & Reel TalkIt’s Always Gutta in PhiladelphiaWe sit down with Philly based rapper, Muuff. We discuss her musical influences and style. She talks about her favorite emcees as well as a well known rapper that stole her lyrics. Muuff has a very unique and gritty flow that hiphop heads definitely will love. IG @philly.muuff https://youtu.be/dT8w2Z-oWTo2020-10-2145 minBeats & Reel TalkThe Art of StorytellingThis episode we sat down with Atlanta based author, Lovely Walker. She just released a new book titled, “Original Amazon.” She spoke with us about her book, her creative process, and racial and gender inclusivity. Link to Original Amazon book: https://www.amazon.com/Original-Amazon-Lovely-Walker-ebook/dp/B08DBVLYM4/ref=nodl_2020-10-141h 11Beats & Reel TalkFailing to Plan is Planning to FailWe sit down with life insurance experts Lovisa Woodson & Russell Dinkins. They talk about the importance of having life insurance and how it can be leveraged to obtain generational wealth. Lovisa Woodson II www.woodsonlegacy.com Russell Dinkins II 267-258-07332020-10-0759 minBeats & Reel TalkDon’t Rush The ProcessJasmine Rush is a talented actress based in New York City who has appeared on CBS’s “Blue Bloods,” “Bull” & “The Sinner.” She also is has appeared on stage in such plays as “The Amen Corner,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” & “Saturday Night/ Sunday Morning,” just to name a few. She discusses her passion for acting, adjusting to life in New York City, and learning to trust the process. www.jasminemrush.com Instagram @jasminemrush2020-09-301h 05Beats & Reel TalkTabernacle TalkWe sat down with Atlanta based and Birmingham, Alabama bred lyricist Supreme BG. We had a robust conversation about her new EP , Tabernacle Talk, her dedication to making real hiphop & how her Alabama roots bleed into her artistry. www.supremebg.com. https://music.apple.com/us/album/tabernacle-talk-ep/1528825507 IG @supremebgbsc2020-09-231h 05Beats & Reel TalkIcon Talk with EsheThis episode we sat down with Montsho Eshe, a two time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, and dancer. She is best known as being part of the legendary 90’s hiphop group, Arrested Development. We talked about her time with AD, how she’s evolved as an artist and what she’s been up to recently. www.esheafrosoul.com2020-09-1747 minBeats & Reel TalkGet to Know UsChris & Dannie have no guest this week and spend time talking about their background, their favorite films, music, and politics.2020-09-091h 03Beats & Reel TalkGoing SoloChris & Dannie sir down with K. Lajoi who is a solo world traveler, photographer, painter & activist. She talks about some of the amazing places she’s visited, how she got into solo travel, the Atlanta protests and so much more. www.thesolowanderer.com2020-09-0254 minBeats & Reel TalkIncrease your IQPart four of the entrepreneur series, Dannie & Chris sit down with Atlanta based recording studio owner, IQ. She discusses how she started her own studio, her work as a producer as well as an artist with her group, Kin4life. www.kinfactory.com2020-08-2645 minBeats & Reel TalkWe Geeked UpFor the third segment of the entrepreneur series we speak to Atlanta based, full stack software engineer & tech entrepreneur, Don Pottinger. We have a robust conversation about blacks getting in tech, how he juggles being an entrepreneur while still working for Google, social justice and much more.2020-08-191h 11Beats & Reel TalkWhy Buy Shoes When You Can Make Em ?Part two of the entrepreneur series, Danny & Chris sit down with Rocky Parrish, founder of Rockdeep shoes & apparel. They have a robust conversation about how Rocky started his own shoe company, how he competes with the Nike’s and Reebok’s of the world, and his approach to his shoe designs.2020-08-121h 02Beats & Reel TalkSnoop’s Upside Ya HeadDannie and Chris sit down with serial entrepreneur Mychel “Snoop” Dillard in part of of the entrepreneur series. They discuss her multiple businesses, now she got started, and her partnership with 2Chainz.2020-08-0530 minBeats & Reel TalkKnowledge is PowerDannie and Chris sit down with Atlanta based music video director/ videographer and rapper, Ray Knowledge. He discusses his journey, trials and tribulations, and how he navigates being a videographer and a rapper.2020-07-2954 minBeats & Reel TalkDo the Wright ThingChris & Dannie sit down with Erica Wright, the founder of U First Inc. U First is dedicated to providing the homeless with basic necessities of life. We discuss her story, mission and how Tyler Perry got involved as well.2020-07-2256 minBeats & Reel TalkArt-tivism featuring Cherrie McCrayChris & Dannie start off their first episode interviewing actress, screenwriter, & author, Cherrie McCrae. They discuss her art and how it contributes to the overall mission of telling authentic black stories that help to push the culture towards excellence and liberation.2020-07-151h 14Beats & Reel TalkTrailer #2Beats & Reel Talk Trailer2020-06-2300 minBeats & Reel TalkTrailer #1Beats & Reel Talk Trailer2020-06-2301 min