Waves Of The Bay: The Podcast

Hip-Hop has evolved into an entire culture and movement over the past 40+ years. The pillars have remained strong and you can see signs of the 5 elements in almost everything hip-hop related. Knux is someone who's heart literally beats for music and it's amazing to see how easy it is for him to blend these worlds together. He's gone from being in the spotlight, to being behind the scenes, to being the one who's pulling the strings. We talk about that and more on this episode of Waves Of The Bay. Follow him @knux_beats and make sure you show love to us @wavesofthebay.Watch the interview at https://youtu.be/03Wnl80UQZA. Please make sure you Subscribe to the page.

The trust an Artist puts into their Producer is second to none. The real creators understand that there is an ebb and flow to the process and you truly need to be on the same page. Beat Selection is as important as ever in today's game and with that in mind the Producer needs to be versatile and genre bending. That's where Smurf enters into the equation. He's been super busy producing and engineering and we talked about how he's building his clientele and what he's looking for in a collaboration in this weeks episode of Waves Of The Bay. Follow him @smurf_tha_producer and make sure you show love to us @wavesofthebay.Watch the interview at https://youtu.be/rwJwdqdbgeM. Please make sure you Subscribe to the page.

Knowledge is Power and there's a saying that goes "if you knew better, you'd do better." That's the starting point for this conversation with Hip-Hop Artist Dabron Kain. His hunger and passion for the music industry has forced him to soak up information in the pursuit of bettering himself. But there are consequences and repercussions to every decision that we make, and a bad business deal has had him on hiatus for over a year. That brings us to the present and the anticipation for his upcoming project is at an all-time high! We took the time to get to pick Dabron's brain on this episode of Waves Of The Bay. Follow him @dabron_kain and make sure you show love to us @wavesofthebay.Watch the interview at https://youtu.be/xwtzBO7TY9o. Please make sure you Subscribe to the page.

Ezra Bankz is a prime example of how we can get in our own way. Sometimes we dwell on things so long and so hard that we continue to put them off. She's the opposite in that she knows what she wants and she's doing everything in her power to get it. They say the joy is in the journey and she's making every step worthwhile. Learn more about her on this episode of Waves Of The Bay. Follow her @ezra_bankz and make sure you show love to us @wavesofthebay.Watch the interview at https://youtu.be/XnxU-efN6fY. Please make sure you Subscribe to the page.

One of the struggles of being an Artist is knowing when to separate Art from Life. The freedom that comes from wearing a mask and being fully able to express yourself without judgment is refreshing. Instead of being a popularity contest the focus is on the Art itself and this is a lane that Pusha Preme has thrived in. Instead of making excuses for why Tampa isn't in the spotlight he goes out and makes waves! It was only right that we talk to him on this episode of Waves Of The Bay. Follow him @pushapreme and make sure you show love to us @wavesofthebay.Watch the interview at https://youtu.be/bdW-dJxfliQ. Please make sure you Subscribe to the page.

When being true to Yourself really sets you free it can be overpowering. It's a sense of knowledge of self and strength from within that cannot be stopped or touched. It's having confidence in your abilities to carry you through adversity to the promised land. R&B/Soul Artist T.R.U.E. is on her way back to the spotlight with a vengeance and fully embracing her resurgence. The artist formerly known as J. Elise encompasses the traits of her new acronym, Total Raw Unfiltered Expression, and is taking control of her legacy one note at a time. We sat down to speak with her about the fall, the bounce back, and the come up on this episode of Waves Of The Bay. Follow her @musicbytrue and make sure you show love to us @wavesofthebay.Watch the interview at https://youtu.be/vlDJZAI4Jqg. Please make sure you Subscribe to the page.

ABR is confident beyond measure and you can sense that immediately. He is poised and calm and able to translate his emotions to an audience with ease. He seamlessly transitions from hustle to hustle and embodies the word "Artist." He's also utilized his numerous platforms to benefit others and progress multiple scenes in Tampa Bay. We sat down and talked about his pursuit of his passions and what pushed him down this path on the latest episode of Waves Of The Bay. Follow him @alecburnright and make sure you show love to us @wavesofthebay.Watch the interview at https://youtu.be/z9jIdkL8RHk. Please make sure you Subscribe to the page.

They say hindsight is 20/20 but what happens when you are able to make the right decision the first time? A lot of people only see the result of your decisions and not what went into the thought process and that's where Big Business & L-Quote come into play. Through experiences gained by trial and error they have a well rounded view of what's necessary and what's lacking in the entertainment industry today. I got a chance to speak with these two Entrepreneurs about adapting, evolving and progressing on this episode of Waves Of The Bay. Follow them @quotefuego and @bighlw and make sure you show love to us @wavesofthebay.Watch the interview at https://youtu.be/UsLjEQsmkUg. Please make sure you Subscribe to the page.

There's only one Kush Widakae and he's as diverse as they come. He's a blend of this and that but he has that IT to him. He's an entrepreneur, first and foremost, who isn't afraid to find and fill a niche. As a Music Artist he's limitless and candid with a sound of his own. His content is what separates him from most and he's not afraid to go there to get his point across. He's outspoken but also an advocate of uplifting his community. He's a solo artist who provides wisdom and a blueprint for upcoming talent to flourish. We took the time to get to know Kush on this episode of Waves Of The Bay. Follow him @kushwk and make sure you show love to us @wavesofthebay.Watch the interview at https://youtu.be/zbnB3KJyi_8. Please make sure you Subscribe to the page.

Ryan Copeland is a Man of Faith and he lives his life knowing that he's here to impact the world. He's utilized his talents as a Musician to elevate others around him and enhance their lives, whether musically or personally. He's one of those rare people who wants to uplift instead of keeping all of his blessings to himself and it's extremely refreshing. From starting off behind the boards, to playing music around the world, he's always operated with a "What can I do next" type of mindset and use his platform with a purpose. I got to have an extended talk with the CEO of RC Muzik Group about the comeup and what's on the horizon. Follow him @sirryancopeland and make sure you show love to us @wavesofthebay.Watch the interview at https://youtu.be/jPvNOuxjWbE. Please make sure you Subscribe to the page.

In an industry of clones and gimmicks it's hard to remain true. There's always an image or fad that's popular for the moment but the thing about music, if it's done right, is that it's timeless. Artists thrive to make music that has staying power and the only way to make that a reality is by keeping it 100. OG The Originaal isn't trying to be a carbon copy. His music is a testimony of his experiences and he embraces the role of being the breath of fresh air in a stale and repetitive genre. Follow him @tonyhallog and make sure you show love to us @wavesofthebay.Watch the interview at https://youtu.be/FSxLehFtX9o. Please make sure you Subscribe to the page.

The idea of Support, as an Artist, is something that is huge beyond measures. I've seen seemingly strong relationships falter because of not believing in your partners dreams. The goal is to find someone to complement and challenge you so you can function at your highest level. It's a notion known as Synergy and you can see it all over LEPPI and BLESSED SERENITY. They are both talented individuals in their own rights, but when you combine them, their power is unparalleled. We talked about the Artist/Manager Dynamic during our conversation on Episode 2 of the Podcast. Follow them @theeblessedserenity and @leppi_vafl and make sure you show love to us @wavesofthebay.Watch the interview at https://youtu.be/aRpWUKWSrLw. Please make sure you Subscribe to the page.

Chael Blinya is a true one of one and our 1st guest on the Podcast. He's been on the Spoken Word scene in Tampa for years now and made a name for himself by being himself. He perfected his stage game through Talent Shows and has embarked on expressing his words through music. He's witty with lyrics to match and his new project, "Sir Roundings," is a play on a major situation going on around the nation. Follow him @aintitaintit and make sure you show love to us @wavesofthebay. Watch the interview at https://youtu.be/blXNd60luTA. Please make sure you Subscribe to the page.