Best Alise Koa Podcasts (2024)

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No Budget. No Problem with Shaefri #54 1:10:30

2+ y ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Hi Ohana, today I have Irish/Egyptian singer/songwriter Shaefri with me today. Shaefri told me how a low to no budget is sometimes a blessing that helped her get creative and get even better results. She loves to write about topics that are thought-provoking. Shaefri proves this in her single "girl" which is about the "me too" movement and now her …

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How to be a lyric NINJA with Piper Madison #53 1:09:40

3y ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter Piper Madison with me today. She just brought out her new album "How Do I Love?" and shared what this album really means to her. Piper is a lyric and songwriting ninja and she spills some tea about her process and how she comes up with her writing concepts. She also talks about how crucial it is to overcome …

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"You NEED this in your music" with Eddie #52 1:06:23

3y ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter Eddie with me. We had a really good chat about what pop music really NEEDS in order to resonate with other listeners and fans. Eddie also opened up about what it means to keep going when doors keep closing and important opportunities fall through. In his album "Lowly Thrown" Eddie talks about the making of, …

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How I THRIVED during COVID as an indie artist with Steven Sware #51 1:15:22

3y ago1:15:22

1:15:22

Hi Ohana, today I have Canadian singer/songwriter Steven Sware with me. He talked about what it's like to write other songs for others and what special feeling it is to take a special event in someone's life and put it into a song. Steven also shared what he did to make 2020 hi's best year yet. How he thrived during COVID rather than giving up and …

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Should I release singles or albums? with Jennings Couch #50 1:01:23

3y ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Hi Ohana, today I have alternative pop/rock singer/songwriter Jennings Couch with me today. We touched on a lot of topics but one of them being "should I release singles or albums?" When does what make sense and why it's important to pick the right one. We of course talked about some songwriting tricks and how the dream of his own recording studio …

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How to deal with depression as a musician with Ida Just #49 1:20:25

3y ago1:20:25

1:20:25

Hi Ohana, today I have the Danish singer/songwriter Ida just with me today. She currently lives in London and has been writing and producing songs for herself and others for almost a decade now. In her episode, we touched upon reactions we get as musicians from either our family members, friends, or other people around us and how to deal with it. W…

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Produce like a pro with Cian (1000 Beasts) #48 48:51

3y ago48:51

48:51

Hi Ohana, today I have producer Cian with me today. Most people will know him from his project 1000 Beasts, where he produces all the tracks and has the top liners (Beasts) sing on his tracks. Cian talked about the difference between being an artist and an entertainer and how crucial it is to know in what category you as a musician fall. He also ta…

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Do we need music? with Emma Kelly #47 1:11:46

3y ago1:11:46

1:11:46

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter Emma Kelly with me today. I love her songs "Drunk" and "Lifeboats" so we had a chat about the writing and production process behind them. We also talked about how why we need music, what the difference is between collaborating on a song vs writing it alone, and much much more. Have fun! Listen to Emma's song…

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Why you NEED sacrifice to become the best musician with OGK #46 1:12:55

3y ago1:12:55

1:12:55

Hi Ohana, today I have DJ and producer OGK with me today and oh my word did he drop some value bombs! Get your pen and paper ready because you'll need them! OGK and I had a deep conversation about consistency and how time magnifies your efforts. Good strategy & focus is essential but only time will tell how all your little habits have really been c…

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How to turn negativity into positivity with Leona Berlin #45 1:21:27

3y ago1:21:27

1:21:27

Hi Ohana, today I have the honor of introducing another singer/songwriter & producer from Germany, Berlin. Leona Berlin will be releasing her next album soon and so we got to talk about her current singles "feminine energy" and "high life". Leona opened up about the difference between releasing her self-titled debut album with Warner Music Group Ge…

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Find out how music effects wine with Frequency Winery #44 55:57

3y ago55:57

55:57

Hi Ohana, today I have a very interesting episode for you. Jodie B (sound engineer and producer of Frequency) is back talking about what makes the Frequency Winery so special. Yes, today is mostly about wine. But wait a minute... Isn't this a music podcast? Yes! Today we'll focus on how Frequency Winery uses music to settle their wine. I found them…

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You're not born a songwriter you become one with Mary Mi #43 1:31:53

3y ago1:31:53

1:31:53

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter & producer Mary Mi with me today. Mary spilled some tea about how you become a songwriter, you're not born with it. It's a skill you need to develop just like anything in life. She says that it's easier to hate your own ideas/songs than someone else. We also got talking about her song "Mountain King Hall". T…

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The downside of being signed with Jodie B #42 1:00:19

3y ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Hi Ohana, today I have an amazing guest with me today. She's from Canada and can play almost every instrument. She's a singer/songwriter, producer, and live loop performer. Please welcome Jodie B! Jodie B reveals how her dad played a big part in her getting started in music at a very young age. Her older sister and her dad would go busking with her…

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How music can start healing you today with Jacob Pasterfield #41 1:24:57

3y ago1:24:57

1:24:57

Hi Ohana, today I have an amazing guest with me that's not only a musician but a sound healer as well. Jacob Pasterfield shared some juicy secrets about how music affects our bodies and why. He showed me simple tricks on how to deal with stress and focus my attention within a few minutes! Sounds crazy right? Jacob also says that most of us already …

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Is music production a good career choice? with Kris Bradley #40 1:00:51

3y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Hi Ohana, today I have a really amazing & special guest for you. She's someone I look up to and admire! Kris Bradley is a songwriter/producer with credits including Sony BMG, Warner Chappell, Rolling Stone Magazine, Fox, Lincoln, and Miramax. She heads Boomfox Productions, producing for various sync projects, artists, and songwriters. She is also t…

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How to fall in love with your own voice with Lauren Haber #39 1:18:32

3y ago1:18:32

1:18:32

Hi Ohana, today we're going to learn how to fall in love with your voice even if you think you can't sing. Lauren Haber is an opera singer and definitely knows a thing or two about vocals, health, and how to take care of them. She also busted some myths about "can you make yourself have a good singing voice?", "is singing a talent or a skill?" or "…

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Heart VS Mind with Josh Lee Hamilton Eps #38 51:29

3+ y ago51:29

51:29

Hi Ohana, today I have Australian singer/songwriter Josh Lee Hamilton with me today. We had a chat about how important it is to follow your heart sometimes even though it might be scary or harder than doing the next "right" logical thing. Josh told me his secrets of making good music videos as well. How he makes great-looking videos on a small to n…

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It's not about being good, it's about being unique with DEVADO Eps #37 50:30

3+ y ago50:30

50:30

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter, producer, body percussionist, wife, and mother DEVADO with me. Like me, she's half German/American and has been doing music since she's been a kid. Devado has worked for Disney to play & sing the german characters from the Lion King all the way up to Moana. She's also been on the Voice of Germany in 2015 an…

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Make wrong decisions to learn with Ashton Nicolas Eps #36 51:04

3+ y ago51:04

51:04

Hi Ohana, today I have the one and only singer/songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur Ashton Nicolas from Oahu, Hawaii with me today! He owns his own company "Creative Natives" to help and support other artists as well with what he got to learn so far in his music business degree. We had a chat about how important networking is and making sure you'…

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How to capture your energy in a song with Annemarie Quinn Eps #35 54:46

3+ y ago54:46

54:46

Hi Ohana, today I have the singer/songwriter Annemarie Quinn with me today. She's from the UK but has been living in Malawi, Africa for the last 5 years where she recorded her album "Blue Sky Thinking". With over 40 collaborations with different musicians, Annemarie made it her mission to involve and include as many locals as possible. Annemarie ta…

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I never regret busking with Ben Camden Eps #34 51:01

3+ y ago51:01

51:01

Hi Ohana, today I have Australian singer/songwriter Ben Camden with me. He told me how he wrote his single "Salt" by testing it on crows while busking and what benefits came from it. He said that he never regrets busking because he always learns something very valuable from that you can't learn any other way. We had a chat about how challenging per…

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Take control of your music currier with Reece Ratliff Eps #33 43:58

3+ y ago43:58

43:58

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter Reece Ratliff with me today. He took me behind the scenes of his new album "Compass" and showed me what hard work goes into a 12 track album. We all consume music, but do we really know what hard work goes into it? Reece explained the meaning behind his song "DRIVE". That we should enjoy the journey while we…

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It's all about your mindset not so much your skills with Elise Cabret Eps#32 1:31:16

3+ y ago1:31:16

1:31:16

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter and producer Elise Cabret with me today. She's officially my first guest from Australia. Elise shared the very personal story of her struggles with anxiety and depression and how music had a huge role in her healing process. This is why she is so passionate about her new project DAWter where she gets to help…

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Music is all around us, all we have to do is capture it with Will Bryant Eps #31 59:05

3+ y ago59:05

59:05

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter and producer Will Bryant with me. Will take about a few tips that will get you started as a producer and about the different pressures that come with it. He said that music is all around us, in sounds and conversations and that our job as producers and songwriters is to capture them. We had a chat about song…

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The advantage of songwriting with Isaac Tyler Eps #30 50:46

3+ y ago50:46

50:46

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter Isaac Tyler with me. He's a good friend of George Holliday which I've had on a couple of episodes back. Together they've worked on "Young & Free" and "All Drained Out" on a converted bus through Europe. T oday I get to hear Isaac's story. We talked about how powerful songwriting is. How you can take a negati…

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How to write a BANGER melody with Ritho Esp #29 40:00

3+ y ago40:00

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Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter Ritho with me. He shared his secrets of writing his melodies. How he used to be really bad at it and then got to master one of the most important skills of songwriting. Ritho said that songwriting is like exercising a muscle. The more you use it, the better you will get! On the production side, he gave away …

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Authenticity makes the best song by Purpl Eps #28 49:10

3+ y ago49:10

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Hi Ohana, today I have the singer/songwriter Purpl with me. We talked about her identity of her name Purpl & why it's important to have a stage name. She told me how songwriting really is a balance between art and science and the talent lies in knowing when to use witch. She talked about some of her struggles when it comes to songwriting and how im…

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Don't dilute yourself for other people with Millie Milner Eps #27 30:33

3+ y ago30:33

30:33

Hi Ohana, today I have queer singer/songwriter Millie Milner from Yorkshire with me today. We talked about busking and how that has helped Millie to get real & authentic feet bad to her performances and original songs. She says "Practicing with an audience is worth 10 practicing on your own". We had a chat about how important it is to be yourself a…

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The inner turmoils of songwriters with Seba Safe Eps#26 51:05

3+ y ago51:05

51:05

Hi Ohana, today I have the one and only Irish singer/songwriter Seba Safe with me today. We had a chat about what a box of rollies are (it's not Irish kindy, I had to learn the hard way LOL), how he writes songs, and who helped him produce his amazing songs "In Wating" and "I Want". As a songwriter, you need to learn how to "detach" yourself from y…

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Why ego is your biggest enemy with John Seaton Eps #25 54:41

3+ y ago54:41

54:41

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter John Seaton with me today. He threw so many value bombs into this episode it's not even funny anymore! Where to start?!? First of all, we talked about what's popular isn't always good and what's good isn't always popular. John and I revealed his secret of how important it is to surrender your ego in order to…

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Musicians are healing people one song at a time with Urban Hippie Eps #24 55:38

3+ y ago55:38

55:38

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter & producer Urban Hippie with me today. He shared his secret of how he made his own mic out of his 20-year-old computer mic, a Pringles box, and some tights because he had no money when he first started out. We had a chat about the constant struggle of self-doubt and how music is healing people one song at a …

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How to write authentic lyrics with Garreth Spinn Eps #23 1:05:45

3+ y ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Hi Ohana, today I have the singer/songwriter & producer Garreth Spinn (g.spinn) with me today. He told me his story of his best trade ever which involves Harry Potter books and his sister. Why he started producing after he's been writing songs for a while and how important networking is. We had a chat about actually wanting to be the worst musician…

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The Power of music with NEMG Eps #22 1:02:31

3+ y ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Hi Ohana, today I have the Christian rap group N.E.M.G. with me today. The trio containing Sean, Greg, and Jamar were just an absolute pleasure to talk to! They told me what's really important when making music, how powerful music really is, and how God got the three of them together to do amazing things. Of course, we had a chat about their single…

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Why are you still listening? with Running On Everything Eps#21 59:36

3+ y ago59:36

59:36

Hi Ohana, today I have the amazing duo with me, Lila & Gabe from Running On Everything. They both talked to me about how they have used the lockdown to their advantage and what two things they look for when making great music. We had a chat about their song "This One's For You" and their cheeky lyrics behind it. Have Fun! Follow Running On Everythi…

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The importance of branding your music right with Bstrok Eps #20 31:05

3+ y ago31:05

31:05

Hi Ohana, today I have Bstrok aka Bradon Strok with me today. We talked about the importance of branding. That if you don't know why you're doing it or why you're writing music, neither will your fans and that will be reflected in your brand... Follow Bradon on IG at @bstrokmusic and listen to his music on Spotify & iTunes Listen to "Know That" on …

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How judgment is holding you back as a songwriter with Aurelien (3 South & Banana) Eps #19 47:11

3+ y ago47:11

47:11

Hi Ohana, today I have Aurelien from 3 South & Banana with me today. We had a great chat about how judgment is holding you back as a songwriter and how to free yourself from that. We talked about how your restraints (not the right equipment, not enough money, no production skills ...) are actually your superpowers! That necessity is the mother of i…

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The danger of going VIRAL with Kinnoha Eps#18 58:16

3+ y ago58:16

58:16

Hi Ohana, today I have the incredible singer/songwriter Kinnoha with me today! This episode is a goody. 🤓 We got talking about some great songwriting tricks, the dangers of going VIRAL that no one talks about and how important marketing is when it comes to your music. How crucial it is to ask for help when you get stuck and how to manage your socia…

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3 Rules to make it as an independent artist with George Holliday Eps #17 44:32

3+ y ago44:32

44:32

Hi Ohana, today I have the amazing George Holliday with me. He's a producer, songwriter and has played for big artists like JP Cooper and Lionel Richie. But the best part is that he has his own tour bus/studio where he travels all of Europ with and produces songs with other artists at the same time! How cool is that?!?!?! George and I talked about …

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Stop overthinking your songs with Andrea Eps #16 45:43

3+ y ago45:43

45:43

Hi Ohana, today I have the amazing singer/songwriter Andrea with me all the way from Norway. We had a great time talking about her song "Fighting For". How she writes songs, how the production came together and how important is to find the right producer. We had a great conversation about how important it is to write bad songs. Yes, you heard me ri…

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How to prepare for studio time with Elijah Rosario Eps #15 40:04

3+ y ago40:04

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Hi Ohana, I have special guest singer/songwriter Elijah Rosario with me today. Today we had a chat about what to look out for when you're in the studio recording and what you should do beforehand to prepare once you're spending your time and money in the music studio. We also had a cheeky little discussion about the "Spotify sweep" that wiped out a…

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How to process your emotions through songwriting with Shoshanna Eps #14 1:08:38

3+ y ago1:08:38

1:08:38

Hi Ohana, today I have singer/songwriter Shoshanna with me today. We talked about how important your environment is when first getting into music (or period). How connecting with other musicians is vital for your own music and what big part lyrics and mental health have on us. Shoshanna touched on some important fears she had when she first put out…

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How to unlock your full potential as a songwriter with London Mckoy Eps #13 47:38

3+ y ago47:38

47:38

Hi Ohana, today I have London Mckoy with me today. We had a great chat about her new singles "Sometimes" and "Sail Away". London revealed some interesting secrets about songwriting. How to unlock your full potential as a songwriter. That music for the most part is a mental game, rather than a talent or production problem. She revealed how therapy h…

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How to network to grow as an artist with Emily Parish Eps #12 55:16

3+ y ago55:16

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Hi Ohana, today's guest is singer/songwriter Emily Parish. We got talking about how important networking is with other musicians, producers, and songwriters and how it makes you grow as an artist. What attributes to look for in a producer and how important it is to own your own music. Of course, we talked about her album "How I Feel Now". What insp…

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How to write songs when you don't play any instruments with Thalena Eps#11 47:06

3+ y ago47:06

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Hi Ohana, today I have my good friend Thalena with me. We had a chat about getting out of your comfort zone to grow, what to do when you don't feel good enough to make music and how to write songs even if you don't play any instruments. Have fun! Follow Thalena on Instagram @__thalena__ and YouTube (Thalena) Follow me on Instagram @alise.koa Learn …

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Pros & Cons of being a solo artist with Via Barcelonia & Alise Koa Eps #10 33:04

3+ y ago33:04

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Hi Ohana, my today's guest is Via Barcelonia. They are a duo from Canada. Taylor is the producer and drummer of the band and Andrew is in charge of the guitar, loops, and key parts. Both write amazing, uplifting, catchy lyrics with a beat that will get you dancing. In this interview, I got to learn the pros and cons of being a solo artist and/or ba…

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How to write music for TV & Reiki with Sazrah Eps #9 1:03:14

3+ y ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Hi Ohana, I'm kicking off the new year with the one and only amazing singer/songwriter and producer Sazrah! She's a female producer that has produced many songs for other artists and how now started to release music under her own name such as "Some Kinda Way" ft with Simpol Tinz and an entire reiki-attuned album. If that's not enough she's also wri…

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How to get started as a producer with Jeremiah Higgins Eps #8 59:16

3+ y ago59:16

59:16

Hi Ohana, my guest today is Jeremiah Higgins from Chicago, USA. He's a singer/songwriter, producer, father of two beautiful daughters, a dog owner, and a music teacher. There's not a lot he can't do! We got talking about a lot of things, where we got talking about music theory. Do you need it or not and if so, why? Jeremiah told me that everyone ha…

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How to overcome insecurities with Max Alexander Eps #7 58:29

3+ y ago58:29

58:29

Hi Ohana, today I have singer-songwriter Max Alexander with me. We talked about the challenges of live gigs, guitar pedals, overcoming insecurities when singing, and much much more. He also shared a story of what to absolutely avoid before going into a recording studio. Have fun! Follow Max Alexander: Instagram: @maxalexandermusic Facebook: @maxale…

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How to write great lyrics with Linn Cervell Eps #6 53:52

3+ y ago53:52

53:52

Hi Ohana, my today's guest is Linn Cervell! She's a singer-songwriter from Stockholm, Schweden. Her EP "Blue Moon" is a spacy, fun, and upbeat collaboration with her producer Olivia. Linn's lyrics bring complex ideas straight to the point in her playful way. Taking life no too seriously and getting everyone to laugh is something that makes her uniq…

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How to overcome anxiety with Sophie Lou Eps #5 51:45

3+ y ago51:45

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Hi Ohana, we all know this feeling nowadays. We feel this at work when scrolling through social media, with our friends, family, and sometimes even when we're alone... Everything has to be faster, better and has no room for error. How on earth are we support to manage it all? This answer is we don't!!! Stop running faster than you can. Take off the…

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