Best Victor Ashton Podcasts (2024)

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From Streets to Stability: The Power of Brotherhood 51:25

6M ago51:25

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From Streets to Stability: Witness the transformative journey of brotherhood, individuality, and the pursuit to redefine one's destiny. In this captivating episode, delve into the heart of South Florida as we sit down with Spliffy, a beacon of hope and resilience, sharing his story of navigating life's tumultuous streets to finding spiritual and fi…

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Koi Kurama 55:33

8M ago55:33

55:33

By Victor Ashton

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Spliffy Doe 46:29

8M ago46:29

46:29

By Victor Ashton

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43. Live in the Moment | with Ashton (Off the Record Podcast) 1:34:42

2y ago1:34:42

1:34:42

OMG WELCOME BACK! Sorry for the dramatic ass wait. Alex is back like she never left! LET THE TEA SPILL HUNNY. Ashton of Off the Record Podcast comes through for a fun, content filled episode. Ashton speaks on how he started podding, balancing friendships, networking, and MORE! These two have a lot in common and touched base on what its like finding…

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S4E12 / Indigenous and Invisible in the Big City / Esther Lucero, Dr. Patrick Rock, Douglas Miller, Richard Wright 26:26

2y ago26:26

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Over 70% of Indigenous people in the United States live in urban areas. But urban Indian health makes up less than 2% of the Indian Health Service’s annual budget. While enrolled members of federally recognized tribes can access the Indian Health Service or tribally run health care on their reservations, Indigenous people who live in cities can fin…

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S4E11 / Climate Displacement, Cultural Resilience / Lanor Curole, Thomas Dardar Jr., Shanondora Billiot, Daniel Lewerenz 22:11

2y ago22:11

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Lanor Curole is a member of the United Houma Nation. She grew up in Golden Meadow, a small bayou town in Southern Louisiana. The impacts of repetitive flooding in the area forced her to move farther north. Louisiana’s coastal wetlands lose about 16 square miles of land each year. This land loss, pollution from the 2010 BP oil spill, and lingering d…

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S4E10 / Stewardship Over Biodata Rebuilds Trust / Dakotah Lane & Krystal Tsosie 19:31

2y ago19:31

19:31

Mending broken trust may be a first step for investigators who want to increase the participation of Native people in medical research. “There's such a history of extractive research in Indigenous communities, such that ‘research’ and ‘science’ are sometimes dirty words,” said Navajo geneticist and bioethicist Krystal Tsosie. Poor communication and…

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S4E9 / Two Paths, Two Future Physicians / Ashton Glover Gatewood, Victor Lopez-Carmen, Mary Owen 25:39

2y ago25:39

25:39

Correction: This episode was updated on July 27, 2022, to accurately characterize Dr. Charles Eastman’s academic milestone. In 1890, Dr. Charles Eastman became one of the first Native people to graduate from medical school in the United States. Today, one of his descendants, Victor Lopez-Carmen, is a third-year student at Harvard Medical School. He…

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S4E8 / Tribal Values, Tribal Justice / Abby Abinanti, Ursula Running Bear, Blythe George 22:45

2y ago22:45

22:45

Abby Abinanti is chief judge of the Yurok Tribal Court and a member of the tribe. While previously working in the California court system, she was discouraged and angered by the number of cases in which Indigenous families were separated or tribal members were removed from their communities because of nontribal foster care placements or incarcerati…

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S4E7 / Fighting for Reproductive Sovereignty / Rachael Lorenzo, Sarah Deer, Sunny Clifford, Elizabeth Rink 26:27

2y ago26:27

26:27

Rachael Lorenzo works to address reproductive health disparities in Native communities. In 2018, they founded Indigenous Women Rising, a fund that provides financial help for Native people seeking an abortion. Historically, the federal government has restricted Native people’s reproductive autonomy. Between 1973 and 1976, more than 3,500 Native peo…

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S4E6 / Right to Water / Ernestine Chaco, Brianna Johnson, George McGraw, Jeanette Wolfley, Zoel Zohnnie 29:46

2+ y ago29:46

29:46

In 2020, during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, Zoel Zohnnie was feeling restless. Growing up on the Navajo Nation, he said, the importance of caring for family and community was instilled at an early age. So Zohnnie wanted to find a way to help members of his tribe. One need in particular stood out: water. American Indian and Alaska Na…

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Gina - Interview 21:26

2+ y ago21:26

21:26

Ep. 13 Special Edition - Miss Gina the Empress of Nailz. After touching down at the Beauty Hug Expo, many speakers with outstanding words were on the panel, one of those individuals was Gina T.By Victor Ashton

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LiLi's Touch - Interview 45:41

2+ y ago45:41

45:41

Ep. 012 / SEASON 2 Back this week with eternal beauty LiLi's touch, South Florida artist within the cosmetology industry. Raised in Haiti and Florida, LiLi has had the balance of knowing both sides of a golden coin. Coming into the industry has always been a family business, yet her twist has taken her beyond that pinnacle. We converse over topics …

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S4E5 / Power to Police Perpetrators / Lisa Brunner, Mary Kathryn Nagle, Alfred Urbina 29:43

2+ y ago29:43

29:43

Editor’s Note: This episode includes descriptions of violence that some might find disturbing. Intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence, can take the form of physical, sexual, or psychological abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence, help is available. StrongHearts Native Helpline provides cultu…

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FDN JuSu - Interview 42:11

2+ y ago42:11

42:11

Ep. 011 / Season 2 Sunset City! This week on Spark's Cast we sit down with FDN Jusu, musical and talented artist. Take a look into the depths of this individual and understand his journey! 100 percent approvedBy Victor Ashton

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Giulianna Cesar - Interview 55:59

2+ y ago55:59

55:59

Ep. 010 / Season 2 Giulianna Cesar, holistic and amazing chef, may just be the youngest culinarily motivated artist to become sous-chef in the hottest city in the US, Miami, at age 21 to say the least. Listen to full episode as she speaks about her passions, motives and next steps. Amazing coach with her partners Just A Second health and many more,…

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S4E4 / Abandoned Mines, Abandoned Health – Part II / Linda Evers, Phil Harrison, Larry King, Judy Pasternak, Ben Ray Luján 32:34

2+ y ago32:34

32:34

People living on and near the Navajo Nation have been grappling with the legacy of 40-plus years of uranium mining. According to EPA cleanup reports and congressional hearings, mines were abandoned, radioactive waste was left out in the open, and groundwater was contaminated. This episode is the second half of a two-part series about uranium mining…

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Wayne Williams - Interview 55:04

2+ y ago55:04

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Ep. 009 / Season 2 Wayne Williams of the infamous podcast, I Talk Grey has a sit down with Vic Ashton. Going through topics ranging from the start of his company, the road travelled with road blocks along the way and spiritual and financial freedom.By Victor Ashton

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S4E3 / Abandoned Mines, Abandoned Health - Part I / Amber Crotty, Linda Evers, Phil Harrison, Larry King, Judy Pasternak, Edith Hood, Cipriano Lucero 34:39

2+ y ago34:39

34:39

On the morning of July 16, 1979, a dam broke at a uranium mine near Church Rock, New Mexico, releasing 1,100 tons of radioactive waste and pouring 94 million gallons of contaminated water into the Rio Puerco. Toxic substances flowed downstream for nearly 100 miles, according to a report to a congressional committee that year. In the 1970s, uranium …

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Globvl - Interview 21:42

2+ y ago21:42

21:42

Ep. 008 / Season 2 It spelled Globvl "Global" because he wants to be noticed world wide. Sitting down with Vic Ashton today for his first ever interview since he started creating music over four years ago. You can stream all of his music here on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xMZmBBfFIx648pdUN900I?si=cfwAnRFhSrKw1XvjmZO-QA…

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KaRa Kaizen - Interview 49:32

2+ y ago49:32

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Ep. 007 / SEASON 2 Kicking season two off with rising SUN, Kara Kaizen from Broward County, FL Tune in to this conversation with host Vic Ashton as we tap into the coulure, writer block, supporting parent, staying true to you and not being afraid to express that art!By Victor Ashton

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S4E2 / Decolonizing the Diet / Reagan Wytsalucy, Roy Talker, Martin Reinhardt 30:37

2+ y ago30:37

30:37

Reagan Wytsalucy was looking for a lost orchard. Martin Reinhardt wanted to know more about and better understand the taste of Indigenous foods before European colonization in North America. They followed different paths, but their goals were similar: to reclaim their food traditions to improve the health and vitality of their communities. Native f…

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S4E1 / It's Up to You / Sophina Calderon, Ernestine Chaco, Jill Jim 31:44

2+ y ago31:44

31:44

Travel to the forests outside the Grand Canyon to follow Dr. Sophina Calderon and other Navajo Nation leaders as covid-19 tests the Diné people. Roughly 30% of the homes on the Navajo Nation rely on wood-burning stoves for heat. Many of those households haul wood from nearby forests. That’s what Calderon was doing when she realized the pandemic’s r…

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Trailer: American Diagnosis Season 4 — Rezilience 3:30

3y ago3:30

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In the years leading up to the pandemic, Dr. Celine Gounder, the host of the American Diagnosis and EPIDEMIC podcasts, had the opportunity to care for patients part-time at several Indian Health Service facilities around the United States. Working on the “rez,” one theme came up over and over: resilience. In this latest season of American Diagnosis…

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Big Red - Model Interview 1:04:11

3y ago1:04:11

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Our friendship dynamic travels many places, yet we're still here! It was a pleasure having another conversation/interview with Divinely Red, It was a long time coming. Hang tight and tune your notifications on for the full interview, dropping this week!By Victor Ashton

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Wilamean Jones..... - Interview 35:55

3y ago35:55

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Ep. 003 We speak with Wilameana ... Jones.. on this episode. Vic Ashton pulls topics away from her most popular and public attachments, MMG (Rick Rose) with interest of finding who/how/what the up stages of her brand rising were really like.By Victor Ashton

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Cosmic Womb 333 - Interview 48:08

3y ago48:08

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Ep. 006 This week we the chance to bring in Cosmic Womb, Broward County artist & creative. Vic Ashton dove deep and shared conversation with Cosmic, she tells us about her latest updates with music, visuals, projects & new creations. Cosmic also tells us about her absent from the seem this year and how much new projects she'll be giving the rest of…

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Quince Lu "Bendito" Interview 1:40:17

3y ago1:40:17

1:40:17

Ep. 005 This week we took it a step up with Broward County artist, writer, OxiGang-Member, and now record label management Quince Lu. Residing in both Miami & Tallahassee, FL, the Migo Bendito Colombian artist has a sit-down with Vic Ashton to completely blaze through wide range of truth, grind, history and facts. Topics as deep as his inspirations…

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Arcana - Interview 22:47

3y ago22:47

22:47

Ep. 004 A Puma In the Shade drooping in less than a week. Took the time out to have a sit down with the creator herself. Beautiful soulBy Victor Ashton

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Wilameana Jones.... RAW - Interview 36:52

3y ago36:52

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Ep. 003 We speak with Wilameana ... Jones.. (Empress RAW) on this episode. Vic Ashton pulls topics away from her most popular and public attachments, MMG (Rick Rose) with interest of finding who/how/what the up stages of her brand rising were really like.By Victor Ashton

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Gregory Goldwire - Interview 20:49

3y ago20:49

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Ep. 001 Sitting down with Vic Casseus, as Sparks Interviews jump right into the journey of melodic musical genius Gregory Goldwire. Listen to the conversation filled with inspirational messages from this podcast.By Victor Ashton

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Tone C The Mayor - Interview 40:51

3y ago40:51

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Ep. 002 On this episode, Tone C is promoting multiple brands and business, conversing on hot topics ranging from inequality - support within communities, and showing our listeners the results of owning different platforms that shows major love!By Victor Ashton

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"Your True Self" Ft. Corry Michaels | Ep. 42 44:30

3+ y ago44:30

44:30

AWEEZY IS BACK! After some time off, Alex is back and reloaded for 2021! On this episode, Alex calls in musician and creative, Corry Michaels. Corry introduces himself and talks his talents. He opens up about how music as an art has helped him be more comfortable with himself and his sexuality which leads to his AMAZING debut album "GIVE ALL YOURSE…

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BONUS / A Black Man in Science Part II / David Satcher, Harold Varmus, and Kafui Dzirasa 20:16

3+ y ago20:16

20:16

"Science is harmed when scientists don't take into account the bias that comes along with inherently being a human." -Kafui Dzirasa As a result of centuries of discrimination, and lack of access to education and opportunity, African Americans comprise only 5% of active physicians in the United States today. Former-Surgeon General David Satcher, who…

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BONUS / My Toxic Reality: The Fight for Environmental Justice / Ralph Nader and Hilton Kelley 26:26

3+ y ago26:26

26:26

"Nobody really wants to leave their community and I don't blame them because it's our culture and we shouldn't have to move just to have clean air to breathe. That should be God-given right to drink clean water, to breathe clean air.” -Hilton Kelley During the modern environmental movement of the late 60’s and early 70’s, landmark legislation was p…

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"Pivotal Moments" Ft. Jason Moore (Young Poet) | Ep. 41 1:16:13

4y ago1:16:13

1:16:13

Alex touches base with artist and college professor, Jason Moore (Young Poet). Jason starts off with the background of Young Poet and how his artistry led him to recording music. He gives us the powerful story behind his single "God won't let you down" and saving his sons life. Alex and Jason also touch on politics and racism. Jason shares his jour…

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BONUS / Sinking Shores, Rising Rents / Cheryl Holder, Jesse Keenan, and Nicole Crooks 19:15

4y ago19:15

19:15

"As we enter into a time of climate change, one of the things we're realizing is these communities that have been systematically oppressed are now the spaces people with money want to be in because all around us is sinking" - Nicole Crooks In this bonus episode of AMERICAN DIAGNOSIS, we’re going to look at how climate change is impacting the health…

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BONUS / Giving Birth While Black / Asha Ivey-Stephenson, Wanda Irving, and Abiodun Okon 21:45

4y ago21:45

21:45

"This can't continue to go on and if I have to be the one to take up the mantle, then I'll do that because that's what my daughter would have done." -Wanda Irving The United States is the richest country in the world with some of the most advanced medical treatments available anywhere. But you’d never know it if you knew how many mothers die in — a…

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“Nature in Nurture” Ft. Bryson G Visuals | Ep. 40 24:25

4y ago24:25

24:25

Videographer and photographer Bryson G gave us the inside of his success. Bryson starts with why he doesn't show his face on his brand and what its like to keep people curious. Alex and Bryson talk self care, the countries Bryson has been to, and what goes on away from the camera. He recently just did a commercial for Sephora...this guy is all TALE…

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BONUS / The Battle for the Affordable Care Act / Jonathan Gruber and Nicholas Bagley 23:30

4y ago23:30

23:30

"We used to be a nation where people were one bad gene or one bad traffic accident away from bankruptcy. That's not true anymore." -Jonathan Gruber It's been 10 years since President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. Some of its most popular provisions included protections for people with pre-existing conditions, allowing childr…

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"The Rebrand" Ft. Victor Pope Jr. | Episode 39 36:06

4y ago36:06

36:06

Influencer, artist, and comedian Victor Pope Jr. came and had some indulging conversation. Alex and Victor deep dive into the creation of his new visual EP that will be available 12/12. Victor also talks his comedy style, his journey in LA, battle rapping vs. stand up, and new age comedy. And can we expect another famous baby momma raffle from Vic?…

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“Established” ft. 12 Gage | Episode 38 36:38

4y ago36:38

36:38

Alex welcomes big time artist 12 Gage on for this weeks episode. Gage starts off with his performances at shows and the importance of talent. Alex asks Gage about his creativity and unique sound. They also bring up if Gage was to do a Versuz battle in DFW, fake love, and being an OG in his city. Stream Gage’s music everywhere! Be sure to check out …

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“Welcome to social media” | Episode 37 ft. Joel817 47:40

4y ago47:40

47:40

For episode 37 Alex sits down with Joel817. Joel keeps it real by starting off with the support he expected to get. The two talk the local rap scene, having confidence, and dealing with the music industry. Joel also shares his road being an independent artist, creating music, the future, and more in this high energy episode! THIS IS THE FIRST YOUTU…

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“Sports So Simply” | Episode 35 Ft. J. Ray 57:54

4y ago57:54

57:54

For Episode 35, Alex brings on sportscaster J. Ray on for some real sports talk! J.Ray talks Sports So Simply and how he got into sports media. He also talks the joy of covering high school sports and interviewing younger athletes. Alex and J. Ray get into the NBA and how they have handled the BLM movement which is followed with playoff predictions…

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“Triggers” | Episode 34 ft. Brandon Hadley 1:29:15

4y ago1:29:15

1:29:15

Brandon Hadley of BH Designs is over for an episode of transparency. Brandon and Alex open up with ways they have experienced depression which leads to finding out how to talk about feelings. They get into escaping depression, the effects it has around you, and seeking therapy as a way to heal. Both Brandon and Alex talk about past experiences that…

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“Den Leave, Peace Out!” | Episode 33 ft. Bre Synclair, Shaneese, Davion, KO & Myles 1:39:47

4y ago1:39:47

1:39:47

Alex is joined with Bree Synclair, Shaneese, Davion, Myles, KO & Bre Wilk for some sex and relationship conversation. The group kept this episode fun and exciting! They start with women dealing with the “gas station” guys which lead to the conversation of women shooting their shot. They also talk cheating, relationship loyalty, and dating an insecu…

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Episode 32 | "Uncomfortable Conversation" ft. Laci Woodard 1:30:51

4y ago1:30:51

1:30:51

Alex is back with more racial and systematic injustice talk. This time with an ally, Laci Woodard. Laci is owner of LuLu's Craft Boutique and has been a voice for the #BLM movement. Laci and Alex start with the success and start up of Laci's new business, LuLu's Craft Boutique. Laci explains how she grew up and understanding racial injustice. Alex …

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“Education - STILL VOTE!” Ft. The Family 1:27:02

4y ago1:27:02

1:27:02

#NoJusticeNoPeace #BLM #SayTheirNames Alex invited her family over for this venting episode. Sam, Hunter, Larry, Alex J., & Shawn comes through to speak on today’s events involving our black culture. They start off with the importance of local voting & Sam giving out useful information when it comes to your city. The fam also talks voter suppressio…

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BONUS / A Black Man in Science: The Pursuit of Truth / Kafui Dzirasa 35:36

4+ y ago35:36

35:36

Transcript “Despite all of those other cues, my white coat, my scrubs, you know, somebody just looked out the window and saw danger. And even the officers who came to talk to me couldn't override their biases that said danger. And this is not a unique experience at all. I have friends, particularly black men who have trained at some of the best ins…

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Episode 30 | “Come See” ft 4tmFru, Voncy, & iicewaterMike 56:00

4+ y ago56:00

56:00

WELCOME BACK! Alex is back post pandemic and wanted to start with some good energy. With the world in a frenzy, Nawfsides very own - 1Hunnit Gang Global was able to come through and give us the laughs and knowledge we needed. 4tmFru, Voncy, and iicewaterMike has taken over Arlington with their sound, videos, and presence. The guys talk their label,…

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