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The Now is a YOUmedia Chicago produced podcast created and hosted by Kanyinsola Anifowoshe. She talks to young creatives about what inspires, motivates, and excites them about their work. New episodes every month.
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chicago born and raised, roy kinsey is a bit of an anomaly when it comes to tradition in his respective industries. where being a black, queer-identified, rapper, and librarian may be an intimidating choice for some, roy kinsey’s non-conformist ideology has informed his 4th album, and self proclaimed, “best work yet,” blackie: a story by roy kinsey. featured in and on major local, national, and international publications like Billboard, NPR, WBEZ’s Vocalo, the Chicago Tribune, WGCI and the R ...
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Youth Organizing - Episode 3: Why is organizing important?
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Interview w/ Gamer’s Universe interns discussing topics relating to the why in organizing. Why should you even consider organizing a project? We will discuss the bittersweetness– the benefits and the challenges– of being a youth organizer.By YOUmedia Chicago
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Youth Organizing - Episode 2: How can youth organizers be supported?
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Youth Organizing is a podcast series highlighting youth organizer's journey and advice on how to start to create efforts. Through each episode, the discussion will revolve around the following questions: Who is a youth organizer? How can youth organizing be supported? Why is organizing important? My hope for this podcast is to inspire youth to init…
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Youth Organizing - Episode 1: Who is a youth organizer?
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Youth Organizing is a podcast series highlighting youth organizer's journey and advice on how to start to create efforts. Through each episode, the discussion will revolve around the following questions: Who is a youth organizer? How can youth organizing be supported? Why is organizing important? My hope for this podcast is to inspire youth to init…
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Interviews with Juilete Nguyen, Thu Dang, Cuc Tran talk about their earliest knowledge of the war and how they/their families relocated to another country after the warAudio recorded and edited by Victor DangBy YOUmedia Chicago
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This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path.Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha HerronBy YOUmedia Chicago
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Let's Get Down to Bizzness - Mr. Dumblton
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This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path.Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha HerronBy YOUmedia Chicago
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This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path.Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha HerronBy YOUmedia Chicago
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This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path.Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha HerronBy YOUmedia Chicago
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A conversation about Plant Chicago and cultivating local circular economies
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Listen in as Tom Knapp, the education manager at Plant Chicago, highlights their work within Plant Chicago and their passion with mycology and providing education.Audio recorded and edited by Brenda RodriguezBy YOUmedia Chicago
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A conversation about Experimental Station and the importance of collaboration
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Listen in as Corey Chatman, the Deputy Director of Operations at Experimental Station, highlights their work within the organization and their passions relating their work such as the Link Up Illinois program. Audio recorded and edited by Brenda RodriguezBy YOUmedia Chicago
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A conversation about the Environmental Justice and Conservation club at Jones College Prep
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Listen in as Aidan discusses his interests and involvement in all things environmental, especially through the club he started at school along with Daniel.Audio recorded and edited by Brenda RodriguezBy YOUmedia Chicago
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A conversation about Green Team and recycling
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Listen in as the president (Alyssa Price, graduate of the class of 2022) of Green Team at Jones College prep got involved with Green Team and the importance of recycling in a space such as a High School. Audio recorded and edited by Brenda RodriguezBy YOUmedia Chicago
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A podcast about different kinds of youth organizing.Audio recorded and edited by Yamali RodasBy YOUmedia Chicago
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A podcast about different kinds of youth organizing.Audio recorded and edited by Yamali RodasBy YOUmedia Chicago
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Mama Said (prod. by Timmy V) by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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Holding Back (prod. by Danny Kulasik) by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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Pressure feat. Apollo Mighty (prod. by Danny Kulasik)
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Pressure feat. Apollo Mighty (prod. by Danny Kulasik) by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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I Don't Beg (prod. by Wildersee) by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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Knows (prod. by Wildersee) by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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Awwwright Now (prod. by Wildersee) by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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Invisible Man (prod. by Wildersee) by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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Balloons (prod. by Lucas Hart) by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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Kitchen, Barber, Beauty Shop feat. JusSol (prod. by Lucas Hart)
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Kitchen, Barber, Beauty Shop feat. JusSol (prod. by Lucas Hart) by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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Freedom Time (prod. by Mike Jones) by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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Everything Is Everything (prod. by Wildersee)
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Everything Is Everything (prod. by Wildersee) by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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400 (False Idols)(prod. by LPXIV and Wildersee)
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400 (False Idols)(prod. by LPXIV and Wildersee) by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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Kinsey: A Memoir Listening Session: Part One
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An interesting look at a moment in January 2020 BC (Before Corona) where I'd invite some artistic, creative, thoughtful, influential friends over to listen to Kinsey: A Memoir for the first time. We had no idea what was to come in the coming months, and this was truly one of the last gatherings we'd hosted at the House Of Marcell (HOM). On the anni…
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The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to the Illinois State Library for funding through the Project Next Generation grant, our amazing teen artists, our studio men…
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She/Her (Remix) feat. Mother Nature, Tweak G & Cali Hendrix (prod. by Wildersee & Mike Jones)
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Written by Roy Kinsey, Mother Nature (T.R.U.T.H. & Klevah), Tweak G & Cali HendrixProd. by Wildersee & Mike JonesMixed by Darwin at Classick StudiosBy roy kinsey
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Snippet for the upcoming "No Hook" by vadow a member of the Independence CPL branch YouMedia spaceartist youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKYa5mstJd6B0fhzskAqxg?view_as=subscriberBy YOUmedia Chicago
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Devil Be Busy feat. Eli Major (prod. by LPXIV)
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Written by Roy Kinsey & Eli MajorProduced by Willie BeemenRecorded by Darwin at Classick StudiosMixed by Darwin at Classick StudiosBy roy kinsey
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Written by Roy KinseyProd. by Willie BeemenRecorded by Mike Jones at hom studiosMixed by Darwin at Classick StudiosBy roy kinsey
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Written by Roy KinseyProd. by LPXIVRecorded by Darwin Derequito at Classick StudiosMixed by Darwin at Classick StudiosBy roy kinsey
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Written and Performed by Roy KinseyProduced by Spoken Thought ProductionsAdditional vocals by Spoken Thought ProductionsRecorded by Mike JonesMixed by Darwin DerequitoReleased by HOMBy roy kinsey
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UGQ feat. KC Ortiz & The Vixen (prod. by Mike Jones & Spoken Thought)
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Written by Roy Kinsey, KC Ortiz, The Vixen & Mike JonesProduced by Mike Jones & Spoken ThoughtRecored by Mike JonesMixed by Darwin DerequitoArt by ricanfxPhotography by talldarkandryanBy roy kinsey
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Crook County (Trials)(prod. by Lucas Hart & Mike Jones)
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Roy Kinsey releases a sobering take on the current political, emotional, energetic, climate in the city of Chicago.Written by Roy KinseyProduced by Lucas Hart & Mike JonesRecorded by Mike JonesMixed by iLL BrownBy roy kinsey
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A YOUmedia podcast created and hosted by Kanyinsola Anifowoshe talks to young creatives about what inspires, motivates, and excites them about their work. In this episode, I'm chatting with multidisciplinary artist Kopano. We talk about practicing self-love as an artist, performing with honesty and transparency, and what it means to write for thems…
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Roy Kinsey - Live At Steppenwolf Theater
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Roy Kinsey - Live At Steppenwolf Theater by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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Written by Roy KinseyProduced by iLL BrownRecorded by Mike JonesMixed by iLL BrownBy roy kinsey
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Royparations (prod. by Mike Jones) by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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Jungle Book Live Mix (prod. by Mike Jones, Nick Stetina & Spoken Thought)
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Jungle Book Live Mix (prod. by Mike Jones, Nick Stetina & Spoken Thought) by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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Magic feat. Mother Nature (prod. by Ill Brown)
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This is the 3rd release from the upcoming EP by Roy Kinsey entitled #MoreRoy. Releasing September 2018.Produced by: ILL BrownMixed by: ILL BrownProject: #MoreRoyCover: Diana DelgadoBy roy kinsey
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The Now, Episode 4: Bella Masterson and Bella Kiser
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A YOUmedia podcast created and hosted by Kanyinsola Anifowoshe talks to young creatives about what inspires, motivates, and excites them about their work. In this episode, I'm chatting with Bella Masterson and Bella Kiser, organizers of Teen Artist's Creative Oasis— an arts open for performing and visual artists under 21. We’re talking about adults…
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Produced by: LPXIVMixed by: ILL BrownProject: #MoreRoyCover: Diana DelgadoBy roy kinsey
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Black Boy feat. Pete Sayke (prod. by Mike Jones)
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Produced by: Mike JonesMixed by: ILL BrownProject: #MoreRoyCover: Diana DelgadoBy roy kinsey
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produced by nick castleBy roy kinsey
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produced by ill brownBy roy kinsey
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produced by ill brown + mike jonesBy roy kinsey
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ring, ring by roy kinseyBy roy kinsey
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produced by mike jonesBy roy kinsey
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