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This is the story of Old Dirty Bastard, aka Ason Unique, the magnetic secret weapon of the WuTang Clan and hip hop hall of famer. Photographer Khalik Allah takes us on a journey into ODB’s world, exploring the beliefs, background and experiences that shaped his unforgettable music. ODB was a radical, who lived a life of unlikely highs and heart wrenching lows. We go in search of this deeper, more complicated side to a man the mainstream media presented as a joke. ODB was known as a larger th ...
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REL & Friends

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Video producer and content strategist Ariel Nunez (aka REL) sits down with his friends for meaningful conversation on navigating creative professional life. REL & Friends offers insight from industry veterans for anyone needing that battery to push them along their creative journey. REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. Hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
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Welcome to the Good Music Show with Danny and Julius! Each episode they will give each other an album or playlist based around a theme, then talk about the music and artists that make it. They'll cover a wide spread of artists that they care deeply about: from 2Pac to Willie Nelson, John Prine to Donna Summer, Ray Charles to Future. Keeping an open mind to new styles allows Danny and Julius, as well as listeners, the opportunity to step out of individualized music bubbles and find new music ...
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DJ Homewrecker | Brakebeat

DJ Homewrecker | Brakebeat

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DJ Homewrecker (a.k.a. Tom Feiza) is always turning heads with his brand of electronica. Whether he’s doubling up bass-lines or startling audiences with unexpected acapellas, Feiza's music bumps with quirky funk just as much as it surprises its dance floor-friendly audiences. With no pre-programming necessary. DJ Homewrecker | Brakebeat | Call Me Crazy
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In this episode of REL & Friends, a legendary hip hop producer creates ringtones for Apple, Jeff Staple and the Staple Brand are celebrating 25 years in the game with a new NYC flagship store, and the new Ol Dirty Bastard documentary, A Tale of Two Dirtys, by Sam and Jason Pollard premieres...and more! REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Stor…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, Tyler the Creator has very strong opinions about new artists, Procreate CEO has very strong opinions about AI, PolarPro releases three new lenses to give you very strong control over light leaks...and more! REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides crea…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Mitch Chang, a Bay Area-based digital media producer. His started at CNET/CBS Interactive as a freelance editor and eventually worked his way up to becoming Senior Producer. Today, he's the Digital Media Producer at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, CA. In this conversation, REL and Mitch…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, we listen to photographer Jeff Cobb talk about shooting the Olympics, Bay Area legend emcee Richie Rich pops out...his knee in LaRussell's backyard, why a 2017 MacBook does not cut it for video editing...and more! REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provid…
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We are back for more 2024 music! First we'll give a rundown of 2024 releases on our radar, some hot and some not! We'll talk about Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves, Anderson .Paak, Cindy Lee, MIKE, Charley Crockett and more! Plus a GMS Roundup of artists we've covered putting out new stuff. Then each of us built a 3 song playlist to spotlight some of the t…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Kyle Standiford, a Bay Area-based cinematographer, beatmaker and content specialist. He is currently the project manager and senior editor for Warriors Studio, the production arm of the Golden State Warriors, and has previously held roles at Lucasfilm, Luckyshot Digital, and the San Francisco Gia…
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2024 is half over, and we're here to tell you about good music that came out this year. First, we look at the stellar sophomore album from Sierra Ferrell. An artist who is dominating the world of folk-country-Americana and for good reason. Her voice and style are unmatched, and she delivers an album of foot stompers, sweet tales of love, and devast…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL tries out Suno and Udio for the first time, Canon announces new pro cameras including its new Canon EOS R1, NASA tries to communicate to aliens through Missy Elliot's 1997 classic, "Supa Dupa Fly" and more! REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides …
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A continuation of our discussion on Conway Twitty and Eminem, on this episode we will be highlighting good songs from the two artists we talked about last week. First, Danny got carried away and kept adding songs to what was supposed to be a 3 song playlist. By showcasing 3 stages of Conway Twitty's career, we are treated with songs that demonstrat…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, legendary NY DJ Cipha Sounds puts AI to good use by replacing Diddy on a classic hip hop anthem, Oakland wants to incentivize filmmakers for bringing film productions to The Town, Pusha T joins Louis Vutton as a brand ambassador and more! REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based prod…
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Julius's daunting prompt for this episode was to find an album with one good song. This week on the Good Music Show, we discuss mostly bad music. And feel free to make your guesses now, we won't reveal the 1 good song right away! Just don't click the links below if you don't want it spoiled! First, Julius's pick is Eminem's "Recovery," an album the…
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Did Nike Bite the Jumpman Logo?, Paramount Shuts Down MTV News, A New AI Camera Debuts at Cannes In this episode of REL & Friends, REL explores whether or not Nike stole the idea of the Jumpman logo from a 1984 photoshoot Michael Jordan had with Co Rentmeester, REL reminices on his favorite MTV News moments after Paramount pulls its MTV News archiv…
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On today's bonus, Danny gives an update on the Wu-Tang solo albums he has checked out after the ODB bonus episode. Plus we talk about the recently-released-at-the-time-of-recording Apple Music 100 Best Albums. In addition to laughing at the absurdity of some of the rankings, we talk about the nature of "best of" lists and how they could be better. …
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Kendrick Lamar Takes a Victory Lap and Creative Director Mike Carson & TD Switcher Damien Gravois Pop Out In this episode of REL & Friends, we're celebrating wins! REL gives some updates to the podcast, he revisits Kendrick Lamar's "Pop Out" and give roses to the production team, and REL chats with Kyle Standiford of the Golden State Warriors produ…
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It is easy to take for granted having access to almost all recorded music in existence. But having a collection of physical copies of your favorite music makes you realize how special it is. So today we are featuring two albums from each of our collections. First up, Sidelong by Sarah Shook & the Disarmers. This debut album immediately grabbed Dann…
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Craze Calls Out Q-Bert, Vans Returns Back to its Skateboarding Roots, and YouTube Ollies Over Misinformation In this episode of REL & Friends, we're giving back to the next generation of creatives! REL shares some parenting anecdotes fresh off the holiday for papas. DJ Craze vs DJ Q-Bert is Hip Hop's latest beef, Vans is making a strategic return t…
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In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. But in the years since his death, some have claimed he was murdered to cover up crimes in the Vatican. The question of the Pope’s death has never been definitively answered, but there is one man who cla…
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Continuing our side-by-side discussion of Atlanta rap giants Future and Young Thug, today we are focusing on what they bring to the table when they are featured on other artists' songs. DRAM, Playboi Carti, Drake, Rihanna, and Travis Scott are just a handful from a long list of artists who know that adding Young Thug and/or Future to a track is a c…
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HUF x Air Max 1 Re-Release, Apple WWDC Updates, and Siri Gets an Open AI Boost In this episode of REL & Friends, in the wake of HUF re-releasing their iconic Air Max 1's, REL reflects on the brand's role in 2000s San Francisco. Also, REL walks through Apple's WWDC updates including its collaboration with Open AI. Darius Reilly hits us with another …
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Today we will take a look at two contemporaries in the rap world: Future and Young Thug. These two guys from Atlanta are prolific rappers in their own right, but they are also friends and collaborators. On this episode we will look at their contributions to hip-hop and what makes each of them special through the lens of six songs by each artist. Da…
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Canva's Got Wack Bars, Spotify's AI DJ Speaks Spanish, & YouTube Creator Aesthetic is Evolving In this episode of REL & Friends, REL wraps up Q2 of 2024 with a solo episode. Canva's latest release provides some cringeworthy moments, Spotify updates their DJ feature to speak Spanish, and YouTubers are moving away from the metric thirsty aesthetic th…
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Recorded during the "Beer" sessions, we go more in depth into the lore of the Wu-Tang Clan as a whole, as well as their solo projects. Danny asks Julius for 3 Wu-Tang solo projects to properly begin his Wu-Tang journey, something that Julius began as a kid. We'll also give thoughts on the Wu-Tang clan documentary series "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and M…
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Crack open a beer with us as we talk about two artists who became legends for their rebellious music. First we'll cover one of the many greatest hits compilations from Johnny Paycheck. "Biggest Hits" covers Paycheck's time with Epic and Billy Sherrill in the producer's chair. We'll talk about his outlaw image, the good and bad sides of his rocky ca…
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ChatGPT has an update, DJI drops their LiDar Range Finder, and guest Sinematic drops a Gem about The Bigger Picture In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Sinematic!, a New York-based photographer. Specializing in documenting the New York City hip hop culture and music scene, he is best known for his dramatic black and white photograp…
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PLUG ALERT! Check out Danny's guest blog about Willie Nelson . It was written for the incredible music blog "I Enjoy Music" and while you're there definitely subscribe and browse around for some fun and thoughtful music writing. Recorded during the "Party Soundtracks" sessions, Danny and Julius share opinions and stories about seeing live music. Fr…
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Apple drops it's M4 chips, Testing your AUX game, and guest Soosh! drops a Gem about the importance of Community on the Road to Success. In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Soosh!, a Los Angeles-based emcee, DJ, and host. Originally from Sacramento, Soosh! spent 7 years in commercial radio before moving to LA in 2020. He is now the…
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PLUG ALERT! Check out Danny's guest blog about Willie Nelson. It was written for the incredible music blog "I Enjoy Music" and while you're there, definitely subscribe and browse around for some fun and thoughtful music writing. Today we take on the difficult task of finding an album that could soundtrack a party front to back, without skipping. Fi…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Jeff "Silence" Arthur, Founder and Creative Director of Oakland-based Silent Victory Productions. He is also the Innovation Manager at The Clubhouse Network, an international community that provides low-income young people access to technology. In this conversation, REL and Jeff talk about how Je…
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Spring is the prompt for today's episode, and boy did we pick some fantastic albums that will make you feel every emotion in the book. First we'll cover Allison Russell's 2023 album "The Returner." A vibrant, groovy album that will lift you out of the darkness so that you may dance in the light. We'll talk about how how sometimes the Grammy's get i…
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Recorded during the Sentimental Albums Sessions, Julius talks about their personal opinions when it comes to rap beef. Specifically here comparing 2 recent examples: Megan Thee Stallion vs Nicki Minaj; and Freddie Gibbs vs JPEGMAFIA. Coming Up Ep. 4: Spring Noname - "Telefone" Allison Russell - "The Returner" Ep. 5: Party Soundtracks (Albums that c…
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Our first episode covering albums! First up, Julius gives Danny 2Pac's "All Eyez on Me." We'll talk about 2Pac's rough and rowdy ways that produced some of the biggest music of the 90's, both in terms of popularity and in sound. Being the first double album of rap, it is full of insane beats and collaborations with both legendary and underrated rap…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, the guys end Q1 of 2024 with a wrap up episode! Before going on much needed break, REL gives some AI updates, Big 3 hot takes and answers some listener voicemails. Leave us a voicemail at (646) 926-3885 or send a voice note to relandfriendspod@gmail.com. REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New…
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Part 2 of our first proper episode is here! If you haven't had the chance to catch up on Part 1, you're going to want to! We pick up right back where we left off talking about the enigmatic Prince and bonding over our mutual love for the most taxinest B-Boys (shoutout Tax Day 2024). We'll also talk about a couple of Danny's favorite current artists…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Cliff Washington, a New York-based designer, brand strategist and creative consultant. His company Duke & Jo, is a strategic design consultancy to assist entrepreneurs and small companies scale their business. REL & Friends is proud to be a product of Duke & Jo's work with Art of Storytelling. In…
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During the recording of our first proper episode of The Good Music Show, we realized talking about 20 of our favorite songs/artists takes a long time! Part 1 of 2 covers a lot: the insane output of Cash Money records, Ray Charles' country roots, Willie Nelson doing pop standards, and the perfect rock n' roll music of the Stooges. This episode cover…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Ray Herrera, a New York-based architecture and design professional. In another life, he was the Art Director for the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival and was the Creative Director for the blog-era staple The Couch Sessions. Today, he's a project manager at MKDA, corporate planning and interior design re…
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April Fools? No this isn't a prank, we really decided to debut a podcast on April 1st! Join Danny and Julius for the premiere episode of The Good Music Show! A podcast where each episode, we swap an album or playlist of songs based on a theme/prompt and discuss our thoughts. For our first episode, we go into the background of how the show began, sh…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Milan Hawthorne, aka Beats Me, a San Francisco-based DJ and visual artist. Previously a host on the legendary Bay Area hip hop television show Distortion 2 Static, he now produces nightlife events throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. In this conversation, REL and Beats Me talk reminisce on …
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Jon Reyes a San Francisco-based DJ, music producer and podcast producer. He's also produces REL & Friends... and enjoys referring to himself in the third person when writing podcast show notes. In this conversation, REL and Jon talk about transitioning to being an independent creative, the nuance…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Wonway Posibul, a San Francisco-based artist whose mediums include DJing, emceeing, and stage. His work has included freestyle battle championships, DJ residencies in New York and Los Angeles, and even a GRAMMY nomination. Currently, he's the prime time weeknight DJ and music presenter at KALW 91…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Robin Park, a Bay Area-based marketing generalist. She's had over a decade in the marketing space, working with companies like Amazon, Lyft and is currently the Product Marketing Lead at the San Francisco software company, Parafin. In this conversation, REL and Robin talk about the internal and e…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Trackademicks, a Bay Area-based music producer and creative. With over 20+ years of music industry experience, he's worked with artists such as Kamaiyah, Phonte, and Kid Sister while also remixing the likes of Zero 7, Chromeo and Platinum Pied Pipers. Currently, he's co-owner of the online music …
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In this episode of REL & Friends, we get to go shopping with REL! REL walks us through a shopping session on B&H Photo (with the appropriate shopping soundtrack), shares how he got clowned at the new job, and answers the first 2 voicemails we got on the REL & Friends Hotline™. We're taking voicemails and giving away books - CALL 646-926-3885. REL &…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Nic Golden Henry, a Denver-based creative producer and video editor. With over 10+ years of content creation and visual storytelling under his belt, his client list includes CNBC, Kaiser Permanente and Epitaph Records. In this conversation, REL and Nic reflect on their time working together at *J…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with the charismatic Racks Hogan, a New York-based creative currently in Amsterdam. Most known for his work as on-air talent for Complex Media, he is a creative director/production manager/designer/fashion influencer/rug tufter...but the best description for Racks is his own: Racks Hogan is lifestyle …
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Justin Fleischer, a Los Angeles-based talent manager and videographer. He's held many roles in the music industry but is currently known for his work with Logic - first documenting the rapper's early tours and now working as his manager. When he's not in a business capacity, he's still creating v…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Karis Chandler, aka NY Giant, a Brooklyn based design director and DJ. As a DJ, he's a New York nightlife staple and former Red Bull 3style contestant. Professionally, he's worked with brands like the NFL, Nike and Kiehl's. In this conversation, REL and Karis talk about the idea of being a genera…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Justin Herman, an animator, graphic designer and hip hop beatmaker. By day, Justin is a senior creative director at Paramount. By night, Justin fires up his ASR-10 and produces music under the moniker Unjust making music with the likes Tajai (as Rap Noir), Nappy Nina and Rome Streetz. In this con…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL and Jon reflect on the first few months of doing the podcast. In this conversation, REL goes into detail on why he started REL & Friends, he shares some of his favorite gems from friends, and reveals the secret playlist he uses to help him power through being a creative professional. REL & Friends is brought to…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Brian Tong a journalist, and host specializing in the technology space. An OG in the tech creator space, Brian has influenced notable content creators and garnered a significant following through his self-produced YouTube videos on tech and geek culture. In this conversation, REL and Brian reflec…
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