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Conversation Piece PodcastFinding Light Through Music with FOXD'LEGNDOn this week's episode, the most legendary himself, FOXD'LEGND joins the show to talk about his journey from basketball player to musician, and how he intentionally shifted from making music from a dark place to creating feel-good songs on his latest album "33". Fox shares insights about performing with a live band, the untapped potential of Indianapolis hip-hop, and the importance of creating authentically without diluting your vision. We also tackle themes of vulnerability, artistic growth, and the need for more opportunities to showcase Indianapolis talent on a national scale.Connect with Fox + Stream "33": https://linktr.ee/foxdlegnd02024-11-1954 min
Cultural ManifestoChreece 2024 previewListen to a preview of this year’s edition of Chreece, an all-day hip-hop festival happening in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis.
Hear a conversation with Chreece organizers Oreo Jones, Jane Kim, and Jay Brookinz; along with interviews and music from Chreece performers 4200Kory, and Joosi Got Bars.
Plus a conversation with Yung Rev, the organizer of Dystopia, a multimedia event series happening in Fountain Square.2024-08-2147 min
Cultural ManifestoChreece 2024 uneditedListen to a special podcast edition of Cultural Manifesto, featuring an unedited conversation with Oreo Jones, Jay Brookinz, and Jane Kim — the organizers of Chreece, an all-day hip-hop festival happening in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis.2024-08-2051 min
New Old Heads PodcastNOH 358 | "I'm so ambitious."The New Old Heads episode 358 featured guest J. Brookinz and talked Special ED says NWA started a wave of destruction in rap, who had the best work with Jay-Z between Pharrell and Timbaland, President Biden botching LL Cool J's name and calling him "boy", and more. Support the show2023-09-281h 02
Cultural ManifestoChreece 2023This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with Oreo Jones, Jane Kim, and J. Brookinz — the organizers of Chreece, an all-day hip-hop festival happening in Fountain Square.
This year’s Chreece lineup features over 70 local hip-hop artists, along with the influential producer 9th Wonder, known for his work with Jay-Z, Destiny’s Child, Erykah Badu, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and others.2023-08-2300 min
New Old Heads PodcastNOH 340 | "Whoomp there it is!"The New Old Heads podcast episode 340 featured guest J. Brookinz and had discussions on one-hit-wonders in hip hop, if Ebro's comments about hip hop needing gatekeepers again is valid, if "replayability" is a good or bad characteristic to judge a musical project, and more. Featuring guest J. Brookinz of Chreece.Support the show2023-05-251h 01
New Old Heads PodcastNOH 303 | "Snap your fingers... to the snare."The New Old Heads Podcast episode 303 discussed Jay-Z and his capitalism comments, Bow Wow selling meeting and greet tickets for $1000, Chuck D sharing a post about artists rushing to push music out, Fat Joe saying Latinos were 50/50 in starting hip hop with Black Americans, and ranked Lil Jon for our top 100 hip hop producers list. J. Brookinz was our guest this week.Support the show2022-09-071h 20
New Old Heads PodcastNOH 263 | "Benz and a backpack."The New Old Heads episode 263 featured guest J. Brookinz and had discussions on NFT's and how it will impact the music arena, Kanye saying that he was never a backpack rapper, and if hip hop and education have a love-hate relationship. Support the show2021-11-181h 01
Art and BS Podcast106 - "Removing Negative Space" feat. Laura GrahamWe have Laura Graham joining us on the show this week. Sticking to the script we get to learn about Larua’s love for Coil Tattoo Machines, her experiences doing Art Shows in Portland, OR (PNW Stand up!). Also no stranger to breaking news, we get a chance to hear about Laura’s current body of work, in which she surgically cuts paper into magnificent visual art. Check her out on IG @LauraGrahamma
Intro Music by J.Brookinz. James Records for the week: Teyana Taylor "Shoot it up"/ Kehlani "Alter"/ Silk Sonic "Blast Off"2021-11-152h 00
OrigINsLive Music PanelTouring; Sending emails, booking, traveling, finding a place to stay, visiting a new city, not knowing the venue, not knowing the host, working hard to promote the show, no one showing up, fighting the promoter to get paid, rinse & repeat. Did reading through that sentence stress you out? Our Live Performance panelists have all been there. You’re not alone. They just may have some tips to help you get through it.
Panelists:
Andy Duncan
Jay Brookinz
Nicole O’Neal
Moderator:
Jim Rawlinson w/ Musical Family Tree
Into/Outro musi...2020-06-0558 min
The Boom Bap ChatBoom Bap Chat 5 with Jay BrookinzJay Brookinz is the man.2020-05-1655 min
New Old Heads PodcastNOH #76 | "The lesson is don't do lean, kids." ft. J. BrookinzThe New Old Heads had J. Brookinz on the show and talked about Cardi B's ascension, Gucci and TI going back and forth on who invented "trap" music - as well as thoughts on the idea of "inventing" it, Skyzoo's live performance, janky promoters and more.Support the show2018-04-121h 07
Cultural ManifestoJay BrookinzTonight's guest is Jay Brookinz who will be discussing the upcoming June 11th Beat Battle at Pioneer.2016-06-0300 min