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A conversation about worship between two friends. Both have been leading worship for many years and come with a wealth of worship experience because of it. Join Adam and Sean as they embark into everything worship. They hold no punches as they dive into the nitty gritty of worship planning, music choice, tech, mentoring, and all the challenges and victories thru the years. The added bonus is that these two guys are good friends that have simply invited everyone else to listen in on their cra ...
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Jamie Simond is an award winning Vocalist,Songwriter,Producer and Worship Leader who grew up singing as a child with Walt Whitman and the Soul Children of Chicago. Over his years of performing, he has come in contact with a myriad of different humans. Join us in having inspiring, entertaining , and thought provoking conversations with extraordinarily gifted people. Hear some people you know, and a few you don’t, as we dive into dialogue about what makes them great. Talk To Me is recorded at ...
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Ep63 SoA - A Day in the Life of Prentice Bigelow Part 2
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I'm continuing a fantastic conversation with Prentice as we dive deeper into the wide world of worship in the Philippines, in the arid desert of Utah County, and his work as a youth leader helping teens develop a passion for worship music. getting back to the Heart of Worship is a real theme throughout our discussion. There is never a dull moment w…
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Ep62 SoA - A Day In The Life of Prentice Bigelow
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A little different than the last episode, at least the room wasn't stuffed full of a bunch of hot bodies. I got a chance to sit down with my good friend Prentice and get his take on all things worship. We find out that our stories have some similarities. But I think one of the biggest parts is....... you'll have to listen to part two to find out. T…
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Ep61 SoA - Interview with Jonathan Blair Part 2
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As Promised here's the rest of the interview with our friend Jonathan Blair. It was such a great conversation full of so many wisdom nuggets that we couldn't fit it into just one episode. So in this continuation we wrap up our conversation with Jonathan and then the three of us podbods stick around for some reaction time to our conversation. I was …
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Ep60 SoA - A Day In The Life of Jonathan Blair
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Been a long time coming. Here is the first installment of the audio from our interview with Jonathan Blair. It gets into the weeds with stories of Hurricanes and Fleas, but don't worry, we're still the same old hosts filled with donuts holes and little golden nuggets of mostly useful wisdom. Thanks for joining in on the conversation. We hope you fi…
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After many piles of hate mail and angry emails, we are finally going to start doing what we've always done......continue to post randomly timed episodes that have no real rhythm about them. This way we never have a consistent way of growing our listener. For reals tho, We are shifting gears and planning for the future. This is not farewell for the …
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Today on this episode we delve deep into the heart of worship leadership, exploring the transformative journey from imitation to authenticity. Eric and Adam don't tread lightly as they have a thoughtful conversation about the significance of being original and genuine in the worship, free from the constraints of mimicking or copying others. We don'…
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I Double Dog Dare You Not To Smile While Listening To This Episode If you are used to the stuff from our regular episodes then this probably won't surprise you. If you're new here, might I suggest starting out with a different episode to get to know us better before we completely ruin our chances. We really put our trust in the wrong thing and ende…
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Asaph Ward is the definition of Super Producer. He is a categorical musical genius who’s love for God has propelled him to having his imprint on over 70 recordings. He is a singer,songwriter,musician,minister and Workshop clinician,that has worked with everyone from Dorinda Clark Cole to the Legendary David Foster. But it was his 1998 Project with …
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Ep56 SoA - Real Worship or Just Polished Bronze?
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As my kids would say "remember back in the old'en days." and then I would proceed to ground them from something for swearing like that. For reals tho, it's like the old days when Sean and I would spend an hour picking on each other. We really do need Eric to keep the peace. This one we take a good look at ourselves and what we bring to the alter in…
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Asaph Ward is the definition of Super Producer. He is a categorical musical genius who’s love for God has propelled him to having his imprint on over 70 recordings. He is a singer,songwriter,musician,minister and Workshop clinician,that has worked with everyone from Dorinda Clark Cole to the Legendary David Foster. But it was his 1998 Project with …
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Ep55 SoA - How Much Should You Charge For Serving?
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I'm sure that even just reading that title makes your skin crawl. We are confident that we're going to get a mixed bag of reactions. But don't worry, we pick on ourselves and our own experiences in charging for serving (cringe). As leaders, whether you are just serving in your home church or helping out somewhere else, it's important to keep the ri…
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With a deep-seated passion for people and the desire to be an ambassador for God's Kingdom, Pastor Darien Mickens set out to change lives by demonstrating love and educating others through Kingdom Principles. Darien is the newly installed Pastor at Lights of Zion Worship Center where he previously served as the Assistant Pastor, Minister of Music, …
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Ep54 SoA - When Ministry Gives You A Curveball...
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It's not too uncommon for something to come out of left field when it comes to planning for the best Sunday ever (or whatever day cuz Jesus is every day). How do you overcome the challenges? If you're down a leader or maybe some equipment isn't working, someone got a creative bug and wants it today, or just not feeling it today? The enemy loves to …
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Ep53 SoA - Having a VISION is Essential, WITHOUT it Your Are Just BLIND Leading The BLIND
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Philippians 2:2 "One Heart and Mind" We wrapped our vision topic this week. And got a chance to really dive deep into the need for VISION in every sort of organization whether that's a church, or business, or cause, without a VISION you are just Blind leading the Blind. But it's also not quite that serious because we're a bunch of immature dudes ho…
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NBA 2 time Most Valuable Player, and National Champion Giannis Antetokounmpo, had a very interesting way of looking at being the number one team in The NBA,and losing to the eighth seeded Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs. I Gather with the NBA council to talk thru the playoffs and His view on failure.…
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Ep52 SoA - It's Worship Team DRAFT Season. Are you a 1st Round, 2nd Round, or Free Agent?
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Being that we recently brought in a new voice (Eric Munoz) to the podcast, we decided while he was away that we would do a little Worship Team Draft. Don't worry, you're not getting replaced. This was a fun talk about how we each would build up our worship teams, who would be our draft picks, and how our team culture would create a winning season a…
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Ep51 SoA - I Can See, It's A Miracle - FernGully
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Happy Belated 50th Episodiversary! I know, I know..... it's on the 51st episode but we missed mentioning it in the last one. We start falling off the rails right at the front of this episode but it's okay cuz we have Eric back again and he seems to help ......... perpetuate the problem. We really should get someone in here to keep us in line. Habak…
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Ep50 SoA - Sound Geek Speak - The Eric Munoz Audition - Why Was The Sound Tech Fired......... He Couldn't Handle Any Feedback!!!
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Psalm 100:1-5 was the text we used now for the last few episodes. We actually didn't do this on purpose but it worked out this way. Or we lack any sense of creativity and variety with our bible verse usage. But this episode was full of fun. We are wrapping up our Sound Tech Series with an interview turned audition with our good friend Eric Munoz. I…
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Ep49 SoA - Sound Geekery - How does a sound tech say goodbye? ....... Audios!
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Psalm 98:4-6 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody! With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord! I think these verses were talking to the sound team cuz without them there is no joy in worship. They make sure that the so…
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Ep48 SoA - Soundboarding - Have a problem? Ask an audio engineer, they give the most sound advice...
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I better get this episode out pretty quick. Since I released Ep49 the other day. But who's counting anyways. This is actually the first of three episodes about Sound Team, Sound Techs, Soundboard life, being Sound Bored ;) Our verse is Psalm 100 and Romans 12:1&2 talking about a Joyful noise with gladness, thanksgiving, and praise. While presenting…
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Patrick Winfield is a Singer,Activist,Educator and the Pastor of the Potters House Fort Worth in Texas. He has partnered in ministry with Bishop TD Jakes, and has one of the fastest growing ministries in the area. This week we talk to him about life, movement, transitions and Ministry.By Jamie Simond
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“What Does It Take,To Be The Goat?”
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The Name Lebron James is ringing loud right now,for his latest milestone of becoming the NBA’s All Time Scoring leader. Well…in the minds of some, that makes him the G.O.A.T(Greatest Of All Time). Not so fast 💨…There are certain criteria that must be met to be in that particular conversation. Join Us this week(Cedric,Greg,Deo&Al) as we dive into th…
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Ep47 SoA - Technically Speaking - What kind of Music are balloons scared of? Pop Music
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Have you ever wondered how to apply God's word in the work place? What about when times get difficult; how does the Bible address our hard work? We talk about doing all things for the glory of God. 1 Cor. 10:31 - 33 and Col. 3:23 Don't worry my friends, the rest of the episode just comes off the rails. We wanted to talk about soundboard problems (k…
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Anita Wilson(Donald Lawrence)is one of the freshest voices in gospel music. Hailing from southern Illinois,she came to Chicago and started making huge strides in her music career. From Meeting and joining Donald Lawerence’s “The Company”, to embarking on her solo career that ultimately led to record company ownership ,Wilson’s Journey has been simp…
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Charles Clark is the ceo of the Nebo media group, a faith based content house dedicated to encouraging and uplifting all people. Nebo houses his radio network(The Star Radio)several radio shows(including this podcast),Brotha Magazine,The Gospel Blue Mic awards and a host of other content.By Jamie Simond
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Deborah Hanna is the founder and ceo of Mighty Dominion, a full service radio marketing and promotions company. She is responsible for breaking the careers of Martha Munizzi,Travis Greene and Jonathan McReynolds just to name a few. She has over 30 years of service in the gospel music community and is one of the most recognizable names in the radio …
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Ep46 SoA - Check It B4U Wreck It!!!
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So I need to start off this episode with an apology. Not because I am extremely unreliable when it comes to releasing these episodes; I'll own that problem some day. But today I have an apology that has some pretty important context. I'M SORRY ZZ Top FOR COMPLETELY FORGETTING THE SONG I WAS HUMMING (La Grange). Now that that is out of the way let's…
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Jeral Gray Sr. Is a musician extraordinaire, who has spent his life not only playing, creating, and producing music for the gospel music industry and the church,but has given his life to training young musicians and singers. He is one half of the world Renown Grayboy Productions and is featured as a musician or producer on over 70 albums. He is als…
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Ep45 SoA - Bible Lessons From Topgun Maverick
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These episodes are so spaced out right now that there really is no rhyme or reason to our topics. Except for this one was waaaaaaaayyyyy longer than other past episodes. Pretty sure this one beats the record. Um, it's also way worth the listen. Listen in as we talk about pre-recording recording, flat-earthers in space, Oprah's pastoral giveaways (m…
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Ep44 SoA - Guess Who's Back.....Back Again.....SoA is back.......Tell Your Friends...
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Admit it, you sang our title line didn't you? In a perfect world you were hoping you had heard the last of us. But don't you worry little fella... (in menacing voice) We're just getting started.....Mwa hahahaha! We are BACK! We had to take a break for a few months but now we are back at it. We've made a couple changes but it's still the same old do…
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BONUS CONTENT 7:Top 5 NBA Point Guards Of All Time(Deo,Fitchy,Cedric,Ray)
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On this weeks Bonus episode,we discuss our Top 5 NBA point guards of all time.Its a simple look at our criteria and picks.This weeks returning contributors are Pastor Ray Bady,Dewayne "Deo" Bradford,Elder Cedric Ford,and Greg"Fitchy" Rounds.By Jamie Simond
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BONUS CONTENT 6 Michael Jackson:Tribute To A King Part 2
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On this weeks Bonus episode we discuss The King Of Pop,Michael Jackson,and countdown our top 5 Songs of all time. We dive into his life,legacy and impact on the world. I’m joined by my friend,singer,pastor, and MJ Super fan Chris Murray.By Jamie Simond
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BONUS CONTENT 5 Michael Jackson:Tribute To A King
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On this weeks Bonus episode we discuss The King Of Pop,Michael Jackson. We dive into his life,legacy and impact on the world. I’m joined by my friend,singer,pastor, and MJ Super fan Chris Murray.By Jamie Simond
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BONUS CONTENT 4:The Steph Curry Argument(Deo,Fitchy,Cedric&Ray)
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On this weeks Bonus episode we talk through the Steph Curry Argument. Is he Top Ten All Time? Some say he is, others argue he isn’t. What say you?By Jamie Simond
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BONUS CONTENT 3:The New Edition Show Part 2 (Mary,Marlon&Tasha)
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On this weeks bonus episode,we talk to Mary Spillers,Marlon Johnson and Tasha Clopton,New Edition superfans,about Our mutual love for New Edition. We share who our favorite members are and why,and also share some personal New Edition moments. We do it All to recap our night at “The Culture Tour” in Chicago.Also we chat about the new Bobby Brown Doc…
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BONUS CONTENT 2:The New Edition Show Part1(Mary,Marlon&Tasha)
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On this weeks bonus episode,we talk to Mary Spillers,Marlon Johnson and Tasha Clopton,New Edition superfans,about Our mutual love for New Edition. We share who our favorite members are and why, and also share some personal New Edition moments. All in preparation for heading to The Culture Tour in Chicago.…
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On this Bonus version of Talk To Me “The Podcast”,We talk to Will Stylz, an Independent music industry A and R director,who created his own Music showcase for aspiring artist. We also Talked with John Blu, a billboard chart topping R and B artist, who will also be performing at The “Who’s Litty Outchea” showcase.…
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Percy Gray Jr. (Shirley Caesar,Chicago Mass Choir) is an award winning,Chicago treasure,who is one of the greatest composers of sacred church music we’ve seen. He sits with us this week and tells us about his early years becoming a choir director and the beginning of his love for music. He also tells us about his musical mentors and his experiences…
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Ray Bady(Marvin Sapp,R. Kelly) has a story with many layers and turns to it. He went from a touring musician,to a recording artist, and then into the role as Youth Pastor. He tells us about growing up on the west side of Chicago in a musical ministry family, and explains the road to his new role as Lead Pastor. Ray shares his 16 year journey from C…
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Maurice Fitzgerald (Destiny’s Child,Fred Hammond) Is a bassist from Chicago that has impacted the gospel recording industry at a record pace. He talks with us about his rise to being one of the most sought after bass players in the industry. We discuss some of his setbacks, that were actually setting him up, to launch him into a highly decorated ca…
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Rick Robinson (Ricky Dillard,Anita Wilson)Has written and produced some of the most recognizable songs in gospel music today. You would be hard pressed, to visit an African American church that isn’t actively rotating material with his musical DNA attached to it.We recall a word of prophecy, he was given as a young man, that literally launched him …
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Teddy Campbell (American Idol,The Tonight Show with Jay Leno)is one of the most recognizable drummers of our time. He joins us this week to talk about being a Christian and playing music in main stream society. He also tells us about a promise he made to God,as a teenager,and how it served him in his adult life as a professional musician. Teddy sho…
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Walt Whitman-Motown 30th Anniversary
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November 3rd,1990,At the Panteges Theatre in Los Angeles California,Walt Whitman & The Soul Children of Chicago performed on the CBS television special ,Motown 30:What’s Going On, celebrating three decades of the iconic company, founded by Mr. Berry Gordy.Today we talk to the amazing Dr. Walt Whitman about the event,and many fond memories of the ex…
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This week Rex Hardy(Mary J. Blige,American Idol,Avant,Tweet)talks to us about Life as a musician and producer.He talks about professionalism over talent, and he gives us the story on becoming the Music Director for the queen of Hip Hop Soul,Mary J. Blige.He also shares very powerful details about tragedy to triumph in his personal life, and growing…
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Rodney East (Yolanda Adams,Marvin Sapp,R.Kelly,Isley Brothers,Jamie Foxx) sits with us this week,to chat about his life as a musician turned producer and Songwriter. He lets us in on everything from his Very first recording with Marvin Sapp,to being called on by R. Kelly to perform and write songs. He also talks about becoming Yolanda Adams’Musical…
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Ep43 SoA - Participation Trophies 4 All
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Oh my goodness it's been a while since we've posted an episode. And there is really no good excuse as to why. But this episode was on the heels of our last episode where we turned our attention to pick on the congregation. Hopefully we don't hurt too many feelings. We also talk about Sundays, a good pod hack, where there's people there's poop, chur…
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Dr. Percy Bady is a legendary musician,singer, songwriter and producer with over 40 years of iconic musical excellence.His influence and presence has been felt by Rev.Milton Brunson and The Thompson Community Singers,The Winans,BeBe and CeCe Winans,Smokie Norful,Marvin Sapp,Whitney Houston,R.Kelly and on and on. He talks To Jamie about his life and…
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Jamie Simond is an award winning Vocalist,Songwriter,Producer and Worship leader who grew up singing as a child with Walt Whitman and the Soul Children of Chicago. Over his years of performing, he has come in contact with a myriad of different humans. Join us in having inspiring, entertaining , and thought provoking conversations with extraordinari…
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Over the last few 40 or so episodes we have covered an array of topics but never have we ever turned our attention to the people we are called to lead. That's right everyone, we're picking on you today! Okay, not really picking on you. What we wanted to do for the next few episodes is cover the idea of being a worshipper. What is it like from the p…
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Ep41 SoA - You're Gonna Lead Worship Wearing THAT?
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Clothes have this amazing ability to ignite the hearts of many but unfortunately for all the wrong reasons. Yep! You heard that right, we're stripping down (NO), we're taking it all off (still NO), we're getting down to the Nitty Gritty (that works) on all things worship clothing. It seems there is a wide variety of opinions when it comes to proper…
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