"Nobody Asked Me But..." is a weekly podcast where Somethin'Els hilariously offers up her opinion on various topics including (but not limited to): current events in entertainment, music, wellness, or cultural topics as it relates to being a Black Creative in today's society.
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‘You’re Something Else, Gladys’, written by Anita Franklin and produced by Vanitas Arts, reimagines the story of former Drag King Gladys Bentley, who finds herself and husband Charles living at her mother's house in the 1950's US McCarthy Era. Gone are the golden years of the Harlem Renaissance when Gladys could single handedly fill the Clam Club as one the biggest earners on the circuit, and now, Gladys and Charles await the arrival of Mike, a journalist sniffing out the stories that could ...
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Welcome to How I Crushed It, a podcast where we shine a light on talent within the community. In each interview each guest will share their journey on how they have been able to crush it whether it be in the world of the arts, sports, or the business world and beyond. Listen in to be entertained and find out how they each overcame big obstacles, find out who inspires them and what are the next goals for them to achieve. No matter what career you are in each interview will offer up takeaways ...
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Femi Oguns - CEO of Identity School of Acting & Identity Agency Group
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Femi Oguns is founder and CEO of both Identity School of Acting and Identity Agency Group and he has become one of the most influential people in the British Film and TV industry. He has been named on the Powerlist top 100 most influential figures of African/Caribbean descent in the UK and in 2014 he was appointed MBE for services to the acting ind…
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To celebrate the start of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, we thought we'd have an Olympic Special featuring guests that have come onto the podcast. Each guest describes how they have been impacted by the Olympics in their own way. Featuring clips from (click the link below to listen to the full episode): Tunji Akintokun Kike Oniwinde Agoro Maggie …
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Jordan Pitt is an actor, filmmaker and founder of One Umbrella Productions and has 30 years experience in the industry. His most recent piece of work is the Sky documentary ‘Untold Stories: Hair On Set’ which features insights from notable figures including Naomie Harris, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Afua Hirsch and can currently be viewed on Now TV or o…
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Jamilia Grier - Expat-entrepreneur and podcast host
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Jamilia Grier is founder & CEO of Bytebao and a lawyer with over 15 years of experience in the U.S., Asia, and the Middle East. She is also the host of the Barely Legal in Web3 podcast. Website Podcast ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @ho…
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Sonita Alleyne - Master of Jesus College, Cambridge University and former CEO of Somethin' Else
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Sonita Alleyne OBE is Master of Jesus College at Cambridge University and when appointed in 2019 she became the first black person to lead an Oxbridge college and first woman to lead Jesus College in its history. Previous to this she co-founded and led Somethin' Else, the award winning production company that creates hit podcasts and radio shows. W…
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Anne-Marie Imafidon - Former child prodigy turned Tech thought leader
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Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE was a child prodigy and aged 11 she was the youngest girl ever to pass A-level Computing in the UK. She has carried this gift through to adult life and in 2013 she co-founded Stemettes, an award-winning social initiative dedicated to inspiring and promoting the next generation of young women in the STEM & STEAM sectors. A…
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Naomi Sesay - Head of Creative Diversity at Channel 4
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Naomi Sesay is the Head of Creative Diversity at Channel 4. She started her career at MTV and has over 20 years’ experience in television and media. She is also a powerful keynote speaker, property investor and is building a Smart City in Sierra Leone! Website LinkedIn ________________________________________________________________________________…
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Sarah Akinterinwa is a cartoonist, illustrator, and writer. She started her current career during the pandemic by creating the comic Oyin and Kojo, which now features in the iconic American magazine, the New Yorker. Her work explores dating, relationships, identity, politics, and navigating adult life as a young woman of colour and has featured in …
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Jumoke Abdullahi - Activist and Co-Founder of The Triple Cripples
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Jumoke Abdullahi is a speaker, writer and one half of the duo behind The Triple Cripples, a platform created to increase visibility & highlight the lack of representation and discrimination faced by Black and non-Black women, femmes and non-binary people of colour, living with disabilities. The Triple Cripples Instagram Ted X talk _________________…
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Danny Sapani - Star of King Lear and Black Panther
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Danny Sapani is one of the most accomplished actors in the UK. His work spans film, TV and theatre and over the course of his career he has appeared in Hollywood blockbusters such Black Panther and Star Wars, TV such as Killing Eve, and Netflix's The Crown, and he can currently be seen on stage playing the lead role of King Lear at the Almeida Thea…
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Kojo Samuel is one of the most sought after music directors in the UK which has led him to working with the likes of Jessie Ware, Rita Ora, Dave and Stormzy. He's also been a prolific music producer and has played keyboards for the Sugababes. Kojo's website ____________________________________________________________________________________________…
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Elesha Paul Moses - Being Tina Turner in the West End hit musical
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Elesha Paul Moses is an actress, singer songwriter and, at the time of recording, is playing Tina Turner in the West End hit musical, The Tina Turner Musical. She has been mentored by Matthew Knowles, appeared on the X Factor and has also been mentored by Will.I.Am and Tom Jones while appearing on The Voice. Elesha Paul Moses ______________________…
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Elizabeth Solaru - Luxury Cake Designer and Founder, Diversity in Luxury Awards
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Elizabeth Solaru is probably best known for setting up and running the multi-award-winning luxury cake business, Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium where she has made some of the most amazing cakes for some of the most exclusive clients across the globe. In January 2024 she launched the Diversity in Luxury Awards. She is also an internationally renowned spe…
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Jendella Benson - Moving on from a criminal record to becoming a published novelist
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Jendella Benson is a British-Nigerian writer and editor. She is Head of Editorial at Black Ballad – the award-winning digital media platform and online community for black women. Her debut novel Hope and Glory was first published in April 2022 and she has written for The Sunday Times, The Independent and The Telegraph and most recently The Guardian…
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Sanmi Adegoke - Multi award-winning property developer
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Sanmi Adegoke is one of the leading specialist property developers in the UK and is CEO of Rehoboth Property Group. Some of his recent awards are: Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 – Property Awards Real Estate Developer of the Year 2020 – Trusted Land, Property Developer of the Year 2022 – Property Investors Awards Website: Rehoboth Property Group Ins…
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We look back on the favourite bits of the podcast from across the year including interviews with (listen to the podcasts below): Michael Akadiri: Here Emmanuel Asuquo: Here Dr Tijion Esho: Here Kike Oniwinde Ogoro: Here Keisha Thompson: Here Kyle Walker: Here Tayo Oguntonade: Here Matilda Egere Cooper: Here Stephanie Boyce: Here Maggie Alphonsi: He…
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Jordan Jarrett-Bryan - Former sportsman turned Channel 4 News broadcaster
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Jordan Jarrett-Bryan is a former Wheelchair Basketball athlete turned broadcaster and is now working as the Sports Correspondent for Channel 4 News, a presenter on talkSPORT, The Guardian Football Weekly and has his own Youtube channel, Blakademik. Website: https://blakademik.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanjarrettbryan/ South Londo…
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Edwin Appiah - Investor and Venture Capitalist
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Edwin Appiah is an investor and Venture Capitalist and General Partner of Cornerstone VC, the largest black led, diverse-focused investment fund. He is also a former International Banker to the rich and famous at Coutts Bank LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinappiah Website: https://www.cornerstonevc.co/ ____________________________________…
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Emmanuel Asuquo - The funniest financial expert in the UK
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Emmanuel Asuquo is a Financial Adviser, author, and motivational speaker. He is also a popular TV personality who you may recognise from BBC 1 show We Are England, Channel 4 show Secret Spenders and Save Well Spend Better. Emmanuel's book: Get Your Money Right Twitter: @TheEmaneffectUK Instagram: @theemaneffectuk Website: www.emmanuelasuquo.com ___…
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Maggie Alphonsi is a rugby World Cup winner. She won 74 caps and scored 28 tries playing for the England national team and in 2012 was awarded an MBE for services to rugby. A columnist for the Daily Telegraph, she has been inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016 and since then has become the first former female player to be part of a TV …
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‘You’re Something Else, Gladys’, written by Anita Franklin and produced by Vanitas Arts, reimagines the story of former Drag King Gladys Bentley, who finds herself and husband Charles living at her mother's house in the 1950's US McCarthy Era. Gone are the golden years of the Harlem Renaissance when Gladys could single handedly fill the Clam Club a…
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Tayo Oguntonade - Property expert and TV personality
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Tayo Oguntonade is a successful property investor, mortgage advisor and also a popular TV presenter. He can currently be seen on the BAFTA award-winning Great House Giveaway on Channel 4. He's also been featured on Channel 4 show Steph’s Packed Lunch, Rip Off Britain and Morning Live and is fast making a name for himself as a trusted property and c…
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Stephanie Boyce - President of the Law Society of England and Wales 21/22
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Stephanie Boyce is a solicitor and from March 2021 to October 2022, she was President of the Law Society where she made history by becoming the sixth female, and the first person of colour to become president of the professional body. A passionate diversity champion, she has also been involved with the HM Treasury and the Department for Business, E…
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NOBDOY ASKED ME BUT...TRUST YOURSELF! This Week Somethin'Els encourages her listeners to trust themselves as they move through hardships and creative fogs. Thanks for listening! Be sure to like, subscribe, rate, comment and share! Use the hashtag #NAMB on all Platforms! Visit Our Website & Join Our Mailing List for Somethin’Els Productions Updates …
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Jessica Hope is an award winning PR expert and the founder and managing director of Wimbart, a London based boutique PR agency. Wimbart specializes in the African tech startup sector, with a focus on Sub Saharan Africa and the MENA region. She is a regular speaker, panelist, and mentor on Tech in Africa and has been recognised both in the UK PRWeek…
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Shannon Bono - Artist defeating the doubters
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Shannon Bono is an artist and also an Associate Lecturer currently living and working in London. As well as her works being exhibited across the world, Shannon is also currently one of ten leading artists from the UK commissioned by King Charles to create portraits of ten pioneering members of the Windrush Generation. Instagram: @bonosart_Website: …
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Kyle Walker - Sky Sports presenter making waves
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Kyle Walker is a SJA British Sports Journalism nominated Sky Sports presenter and reporter who also regularly works for Manchester City TV, EA Sports and FIFA. On this episode he talks about growing up in Moss Side, how he got his big break in TV and what interviewing Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp is like. Instagram: @kylewalker115Twitter: @kylewa…
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On the podcast this week we speak to Dr. Dion Terrelonge who is a chartered Psychologist, a researcher and fashion stylist. She is also considered one of the pioneers of fashion psychology in the UK. In this episode we talk about Vogue departing editor Edward Enninful, how fashion tastes change as you get older and why many black women are getting …
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Tunji Akintokun MBE - Tech leader & philanthropist
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On this podcast this week we speak to Tech leader and philanthropist Tunji Akintokun. He is currently a senior director and leading the UK and Ireland Marketing Solutions team at LinkedIn. A keen African contemporary art collector, and former top junior athlete he was awarded an MBE in 2018 for services to young people from ethnic minorities in Sci…
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Keisha Thompson - Trailblazing Artistic Director
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On this podcast this week we speak to Keisha Thompson who is a Manchester based writer, performance artist, mathematician and producer. Keisha is the Artistic Director and CEO of Contact theatre based in Manchester, Chair of radical arts funding body, Future’s Venture Foundation, an ITC board member and recipient of The Arts Foundation Theatre Make…
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Kike Oniwinde Agoro - From javelin star to award winning entrepreneur
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On this podcast this week we speak to award winning entrepreneur and founder & CEO of BYP Network, the networking platform for black professionals. In this interview Kike talks about her day to day life as an athlete, using the sports mentality in the business world, and the problems we are facing in the black community. Instagram: @kikeoniwindeTwi…
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On the podcast this week we speak to cosmetic doctor to the stars, Dr Tijion Esho, aka the lip doctor, and founder of ESHO clinics. In this interview Dr Esho talks about how he got into the Cosmetic industry, dealing with illness and death in his family and, despite his success, making sure his kids do not lack hunger as they grow up. Instagram: @d…
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Beatrice Nicholas - Super talented pianist
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On this episode we speak to pianist and composer, Beatrice Nicholas. In this interview Beatrice talks about how she began playing the piano at 4, how competitive the music world is and going to the same school as Ed Sheeran! Website: www.beatricenicholas.com Instagram: @beatrice_nicholas_pianistTwitter: beatrice nicholas____________________________…
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Michael Akadiri - Doctor by day and Comedian by night
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On this episode we speak to funnyman Michael Akadiri. He is currently performing up and down the UK with his standup comedy show No Scrubs. What's more Michael is a Doctor! Yes, a proper one. Instagram: @michaelakadiri Twitter: @michaelakadiri For tickets for his standup show: https://linktr.ee/michaelakadiri Michael's podcast Late Night and Wet Wi…
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Funmi Olutoye - TV Producer extraordinaire
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On this episode we speak to a leading journalist and TV News producer, Funmi Olutoye. Currently working for Good Morning Britain on ITV she has also written for The Independent and was recently Producer for The Big Breakfast. Instagram: @funmioTwitter: @funmiolutoyeTikTok: @fumnio_____________________________________________________________________…
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Matilda Egere-Cooper - Master storyteller, journalist and founder of FlyGirlCollective
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On this episode we speak to Matilda Egere-Cooper. She used to be an award winning music journalist interviewing the likes of Stevie Wonder, Al Green and Alicia Keys. Now she is making waves in Content Marketing and has created her own running community for women of colour, FlyGirlCollective. Matilda Egere-Cooper: https://matildaegerecooper.co.uk/In…
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Claudine Adeyemi - Founder & CEO of Earlybird
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On this episode we speak to an award winning former lawyer and now founder and CEO of Earlybird, Claudine Adeyemi. In this interview Claudine goes through how she went from living in hostels and B&Bs to crushing it in the corporate world. Claudine Adeyemi: Instagram: @claudine.adeyemiTwitter: https://twitter.com/claudineadeyemi LinkedIn: https://ww…
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Mark Maciver - Celebrity Barber and founder of SlidersCuts
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Welcome to How I Crushed It, a podcast where we shine a light on talent within the community. On this episode we speak to one of the UK's leading black Barbers and an award winning entrepreneur, Mark Maciver. In this interview Mark goes through his journey, his biggest failure, plans for the future and tips on using social media to further your car…
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Nobody Asked Me But… That's Showbiz Kid!This week Somethin'Els Discusses the life lessons gained when performing in Musical Theater.Thanks for listening! Be sure to like, subscribe, rate, comment and share! #NAMBJoin Our Mailing List for Somethin’Els Productions Updates and Announcementswww.somethinels.comFollow Us!Twitter: @somethinels_IG: @sep.ll…
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Nobody Asked Me But… Them Chicken's is Ash and I'm Lotion (feat. Sybil Smith)
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Nobody Asked Me But… Them Chicken's is Ash and I'm Lotion (feat. Sybil Smith) This week we discuss the cultural aspects of keeping your skin moisturized. Thanks for listening! Be sure to like, subscribe, rate, comment and share! #NAMB Join Our Mailing List for Somethin’Els Productions Updates and Announcements www.somethinels.com Follow Us! Twitter…
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Don't Bother Me I'm Workin' Pt. 2: Is My Living In Vain?
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Nobody Asked Me But… Don’t Bother Me I’m Workin’ Pt. 2: Is My Living In Vain Thanks for listening! Be sure to like, subscribe, rate, comment and share! #NAMB Join Our Mailing List for Somethin’Els Productions Updates and Announcements www.somethinels.com Follow Us! Twitter: @somethinels_ IG: @sep.llc | @somethin.els Jet Beauty of The Week @beeyecon…
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Don't Bother Me I'm Workin Pt. 1: Discipline
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Nobody Asked Me But… Don’t Bother Me I’m Workin’ Pt. 1: Discipline Thanks for listening! Be sure to like, subscribe, rate, comment and share! #NAMB Join Our Mailing List for Somethin’Els Productions Updates and Announcements www.somethinels.com Follow Us! Twitter: @somethinels_ IG: @sep.llc “Where Does Self Discipline Come From?” - https://www.psyc…
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Somethin’Els announces her and her fiancé Cliff Kee announce their engagement! www.somethinels.com IG: @sep.llc @basscliff214
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Hoes CAN be Housewives! (Feat. T.S.)
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Nobody Asked Me But… Hoes Can Be Housewives (feat. T.S.) Thanks For Listening! Visit our website, and join our mailing list! www.somethinels.com Thank You for Coming T.S.! IG: @t.s.rose Twitter: @DeSandies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=617F4lpFXFc https://music.apple.com/us/album/ill-wait-lack-of-loyalty/1547783033?i=1547783034 (46.53) Announceme…
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There's Something About The Sophomore (feat. RihJay Sampson)
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Nobody Asked Me But… There’s Something About the Sophomore Thanks For Listening! Visit our website, and join our mailing list! www.somethinels.com This Week's Special Guest: RihJay Sampson IG: @mrsampson @RecordedEmotions soundcloud.com/prod_by_re Announcements Somethin’Els Productions Merch will be holding a month long 25% off sale the entire webs…
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Thanks For Listening! Visit our website, and join our mailing list! NEW THEME SONG PRODUCED BY CLIFF KEE! IG: @BASSCLIFF214, @KEE_CHANGE www.somethinels.com “Hot Boxin” with Mike Tyson” Mike Tyson and Lil Boosie’s Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK3T_6iA9TI Announcements Somethin’Els Productions Merch is still available While supplies la…
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NBAMB SEASON 2 FINALE! Somethin'Els Rounds Out Season 2 by reflecting on what how crazy her year has been. www.somethinels.com ---> NEW MERCH IS OUT NOW! The Blackest Friday Sale Friday November 27th-Monday November 30th (offer ends 11:59pm) NEW SEGMENT ALERT! - If you are an upcoming Artist/Rapper/Dancer/Poet/Graphic Designer, and you're intereste…
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I'm Not Feelin' Hamilton (feat. ASH MAC)
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This week DeSandies and her special guest Ash Mac discuss how Hamilton is Problematic. Visit us on our website and sign up for our newsletter! www.somethinels.com Jet Beauties of the week: RIP NAYA RIVERA KeKe Palmer Follow Us! DeSandies IG: @de.sandies Twitter: @desandies_ Somethin' Els Productions: IG: @somethinelsprodllc AshMac IG @ashmacgetsit…
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This Week DeSandies gives Mariah Carey’s movie “Glitter” all of the flowers, because the movie and the sound track is good, dammit! Visit us on our website and join our mailing list!www.somethinels.comJET BEAUTIES OF THE WEEK!KATRINA DeBELLO@HellokbelloJOAN DeJESUS@babecometsBANNA GIRMAY@mamabannaFollow us!! Host- DeSandies IG: @de.sandies Twitter:…
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