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Versus Mike History returns! In this episode we go over some of the top releases of the year, in addition to the current state of the music industry.By Versus Mike History

Kaishon joins the podcast to talk about Dear Black Man. We get into what it took to make the decision to build a community, the types of discussions worth having as black men, connecting with other men in person and more. _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @versusmikehistory Vis…

Abigail joins the podcast to discuss Love Langue Inc. We get in to how the company was founded, what she wishes to achieve, the reception of the Convo Cards, bringing artists together with an art walk and more. _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @versusmikehistory Visit our webs…

Quasan joins the podcast to talk about financial literacy. We get into his background in learning the financial market on his own, beating the odds of getting out of the inner city, the journey that led to his first publish book, and more. _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @ver…

Jadea joins the show to talk all things design and community. We get into her passion for aesthetic and how that influenced her design education, founding Embracing The Crown and the process of developing community, to dropping gems on social media to inform her audience. Enjoy! _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory In…

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Rodney joins the podcast to discuss Garden State Hip-Hop. We get into what it takes to break into the industry, having the proper knowledge set to be able to help develop an artist, PR misconceptions, and more. _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @versusmikehistory Visit our webs…

Scott joins the the podcast to discuss Envy of NY. We get in to the origins of the brand and what preceded it, where he draws inspiration from when it comes to design, the skillful art of assembling a team, and more. _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @versusmikehistory Visit ou…

Joy Charles Kay joins the podcast to talk about the Black American Heritage Flag and The Rallying Point. We talk about places the flag has been raised, the process of retaining the rights it’s likeness, her relationship with her father, and more. _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbas…

Michelle joins the podcast to discuss her work as a doula. We get into the breakdown of what the work consists of, how community plays a large part in healthy pregnancies, navigating how to find available resources, and more. Enjoy! _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @versusmike…

Quinn Bee joins the podcast to discuss her journey as a DJ, the versatility in having experience with other art forms, the importance of collaboration, and more. _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @versusmikehistory Visit our website versusmikehistory.com Subscribe to our newsle…

J.1.DA and Ahbi join the podcast to promote Star Time and PRMTD Entertainment. We get into J’s origins as an artist, Ahbi’s journey into artist development, how many working parts come together for the success of an artist, and more. Enjoy! _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @ve…

Ace joins the podcast to speak on his journey leading up to the creating of his brand, the influence of older friends when developing design choices and style, how to bring up the people building around you, and more. Enjoy! _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @versusmikehistory …

Jordan joins the podcast to discuss her journey in visual art up to this point, how motherhood impacts artistry, creating and curating the work for her art show, and more. Enjoy! _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @versusmikehistory Visit our website versusmikehistory.com Subscr…

Shake joins the podcast to discuss The journey of becoming a chef as a black man, fatherhood and the lessons that come with it dedicating yourself to creating content with your friends, and more. Enjoy! _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @versusmikehistory Visit our website vers…

Ces joins the podcast to discuss The road to 100 episodes, gaining experience, but not getting paid, House of The Dragon predictions, and more. Enjoy! _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @versusmikehistory Visit our website versusmikehistory.com Subscribe to our newsletter newsle…

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Simone joins the podcast to discuss Bringing young black professionals together, the art of maintaining a network, the importance of a solid team, and more. Enjoy! _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @versusmikehistory Visit our website versusmikehistory.com Subscribe to our news…

Yan joins the podcast to discuss R&B’s role in today’s music landscape, pitching a station with music that represents HBCU culture, making a concerted effort to support indie R&B artists and more. Enjoy! _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @versusmikehistory Visit our website ver…

In episode 96 , Parisse joins the podcast to discuss how music influences creative strategy, being multifaceted as a writer/actress, the community work in organizing a festival, and more. Enjoy! Follow Parisse: Twitter - wlcmtoparisse Instagram - wlcmtoparisse _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmike…

Miguel joins the podcast to discuss the consumption of black music throughout history, black literature and how it informs us of forgotten ideas, and the responsibility of the listener, and more. Enjoy! _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @versusmikehistory Visit our website vers…

Nyles joins the podcast to discuss the landscape of playlists in relation to curators and their audience. In detail, we cover what makes a good playlist, do audiences influence playlist curation, playlist brands and how they impact individual curators and more. Enjoy! _________________ Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @v…

This week we discuss Drake’s new deal with Universal, a Black woman led production studio coming to Georgia, the youngest Black law school graduate in America, and more. _________________ Sound Selection: Savior - Kendrick Lamar Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory Instagram: @verusmikehistory Fanbase: @versusmikehistory Visit our webs…

This week we discuss United Masters partnering up with Coinbase, Elon Musk buying Twitter, Stripe enabling crypto payouts and more. and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://twitter.com/harmony_holiday/status/1517636999368175617?s=21&t=ZQaeuaV--ttNqp2MblVyXw _________________ Sound Selection: Couldn’t Wait For It - Blxst, Rick Ross Podcast Intro by E. …

This week we discuss the Tuition Assistance Program Being restored in New York, Ethereum processing 4 times more transactions than Visa last year, The Internet’s next album being their last, and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://twitter.com/nocontextdrumar/status/1497587733690298368?s=21&t=Srqfi39FO0ajsdR98AvnPA _________________ Sound Selection: L…

This week we discuss marijuana being decriminalized on a federal level. Will Smith Resigning from the Academy. The formation of the first Amazon Workers Union and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://twitter.com/africanarchives/status/1510625670384144384?s=21&t=TBc8lS97jV_WKWs0BCX8Xg _________________ Sound Selection: 100 Chicagos - Lupe Fiasco Podcas…

This week we talk about Kanye missing the Grammy’s, Jussie Smollett’s release from jail, my review of Tyler the Creator and Jazmine Sullivan’s concerts, and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://twitter.com/kobehighlight/status/1501368551000592385?s=21 _________________ Sound Selection: Confujawn - Capella Grey, Nija Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: …

This week we talk about a WWII battalion of Black women finally recognized by the government. Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia, a review of The Batman (2022) and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://www.instagram.com/p/CabFfC3uGa6/?utm_medium=copy_link _________________ Sound Selection: Lock Load - Conway The Machine, Beanie Siegel Podcast Intro by …

This week we talk about a Louisiana teen who amassed $4.5 million in scholarships, Dave Chappelle securing 4 new specials at Netflix, Conway leaving Griselda, and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://twitter.com/jefe_zel/status/1493968487043194882?s=21 _________________ Sound Selection: Love Train - Silk Sonic Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmik…

This week we talk Coachella’s Lifetime NFT passes, Snoop Dogg acquiring Death Row Records, the Dave Chappelle housing uproar, Rihanna’s pregnancy, and more! Enjoy. Opening Clip https://twitter.com/deandrejamaal_/status/1489719946368200705?s=21 _________________ Sound Selection: Diet Coke - Pusha T Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory I…

This week we talk LeBron James’s crypto promise, Abbott Elementary quadrupling in ratings, Mark Cuban’s cost effective drug company, and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://twitter.com/jammer2233/status/1431614103261523976?s=21 _________________ Sound Selection: Johnny P’s Caddy - Benny The Butcher, J. Cole Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikeh…

This week Jonathan Ramsey joins the show as we discuss Meta’s plan to venture into NFTs, Will Packer being honored by FAMU, the vegan biodegradable hair extension line, and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://twitter.com/nocontextdrumar/status/1452698204416450572?s=21 _________________ Sound Selection: Rent Money - Mary J. Blige, Dave East Podcast In…

This week we cover Fat Joe’s relief fund for the victims of the Bronx fire, the Degrassi reboot coming to HBOmax, students walking out of Brooklyn Tech to advocate for virtual learning and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://www.instagram.com/p/CVFqufHlkPZ/?utm_medium=copy_link _________________ Sound Selection: Surround Sound - JID, 21 Savage, Baby …

This week Sam visits the podcast to talk about goals for the New Year, losing legends Sidney Poitier & Betty White, AI built to help marginalized communities, and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://twitter.com/claycane/status/1479472562715377669?s=21 _________________ Sound Selection: alotta cake - Gunna Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehis…

This week we reflect on the year and everything it has delivered us. We also touch on Meg Thee Stallion’s Netflix deal, The Insecure finale, an NFT tv show coming to SmartTV and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://twitter.com/deronworldtv/status/1472278137723506691?s=21 _________________ Sound Selection: Man in the Mirror - A Boogie wit da Hoodie Pod…

This week we talk about the Larry Hoover Benefit Concert, Diddy trying to buy back Sean John, Abbott Elementary, the smartphone that pays you back and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://www.instagram.com/tv/CW4rw-gjFv9/?utm_medium=share_sheet _________________ Sound Selection: Separation of the Sheep and the Goats - Mach-Hommy Podcast Intro by E. Jo…

This week we talk about the latest Verzuz, YouTube’s faulty copyright algorithm, Michael Che’s new stand up, the latest crypto conference to hit New York and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://twitter.com/theblackdetour/status/1467494054644572163?s=21 _________________ Sound Selection: Sinister - Cordae, Lil Wayne Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: …

This week we talk about Insecure, donations towards FAMU’s homeless students, the passing of Virgil Abloh, the Ahmaud Arbery, and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://twitter.com/shannonsharpeee/status/1463599477567078403?s=21 _________________ Sound Selection: Black Illuminati- Freddie Gibbs, Jadakiss Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmikehistory…

This week we talk Young Dolph’s passing, casting for Marvel’s Blade, Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery Trials, Jermaine Dupri’s Vegan Ice Cream and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://twitter.com/kamaufranklin/status/1459960174114914314?s=2 _________________ Sound Selection: Bad Decisions - Curren$y, Fendi P Podcast Intro by E. Jones Twitter: @vsmik…

This week we talk Bubba Wallace winning the NASCAR Cup, Kevin Hart’s Fellowship for Black women writers, the first black man to lead New York’s Southern District, Dave Chappelle’s latest stand up and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://www.instagram.com/p/CS5wicsDI3m/?utm_medium=copy_link Black Spotlight https://www.blackenterprise.com/childrens-book…

This week we talk about America’s favorite rapping teacher, R.Kelly’s conviction, Bruce’s Beach returning to the rightful owners, what new shows are on the way and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://twitter.com/sausagesoda/status/1299274178122706947?s=21 Black Spotlight https://afrotech.com/morgan-state-university-mikayla-harris-astronaut-scholarshi…

This week we talk Gunna opening a store in his childhood middle school, Nicki Minaj drama, RZA & Violife donating $100k to Black Restaurants, Wu Tang Season 2, and more. Opening Clip https://twitter.com/sope_agbelusi/status/1439851996278886405?s=21 Black Spotlight _________________ Sound Selection: Found - Tems, Brent Faiyaz Podcast Intro by E. Jon…

This week we pay our respects to a legend Michael K Williams, talk about Joy Taylor’s new job, Leonard Fournette’s donation for Hurricane Ida relief, and thoughts on Donda and CLB. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://twitter.com/sheistyler/status/1431622121361395720?s=21 Black Spotlight https://afrotech.com/spelman-college-alumna-mya-havard-wins-pharrell-w…

This week we talk about Kendricks final TDE album, the Black Canary film in the works, the new CEO of Def Jam, Black August, and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://twitter.com/ro_inthecut/status/1428129142957035523?s=21 Black Spotlight https://afrotech.com/lindsay-davis-first-african-american-ph-d-in-chemistry-university-of-arlington _______________…

This week we talk about the devastation occurring in Haiti, Courtney Kemp inks deal with Netflix, and one university’s program to create more Black male teachers and more. Enjoy! Opening Clip https://www.instagram.com/p/CSil8ztDJcL/?utm_medium=copy_link Black Spotlight https://www.blackenterprise.com/using-her-magic-10-year-old-girl-creates-brown-s…