This is a podcast where I, your host Breyen, converse with a variety of figures in music, television, and pop culture about life, creativity, and their journey to personal greatness. Join me, five days a week, as I dive into the Real Reality of all things Realness, while getting to know some of my favorite creatives in the process, through their connections to reality tv and the entertainment industry. Lock in while I Clock in, cause we are about to Get Into It!
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In today's episode I have the immense honor of welcoming Aliah Sheffield to the show. She is an amazing singer and one of my favorite songwriters in a very long time. We dive into when music changed her life, how she initially discovered her talents through instruments like the clarinet and how songwriting led her to singing. I inquire about her th…
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One of my FAVORITE YouTubers joins the show today!! Nick Diramio, most known for his series Clip Breakdown, joins me for a 3 hour meeting of the like minds to speak about how his interests in film and the entertainment industry have been a consistent thread throughout his life. How a healthy amount of support from his surroundings can actually be s…
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On today's episode I have the immense pleasure of chopping it up with Reginald DeWayne and TrapKarter, the producers and stars of On The Rise Houston, returning for their Third season tonight at 9pm Eastern on the On The Rise Reality YouTube channel. We get to know them and how the show came to be. We dig into the challenges in dynamics they experi…
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On today's episode, I'm diving into the craziest stories to clog my timeline over the past week and the never ending developments. From Shirley having the craziest Strawberry Letter of All Time, to my thoughts on a couple Hollywood Breakups. We'll discuss Nicki vs Cardi: Husband's Edition, and after the break get into Mo'Nique's CBS lawsuit over Th…
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I'm back! I know I'm sorry. We had some technical difficulties, but we are back and we are building! I have an incredibly inspiring interview with the Fashion Forward Couturier and Collection Curator RicLamar! We dive into his extensive history with design and how he was practically forced to embrace his natural talents. I'm awed by the unwaveringl…
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It's Monday September 11, 2023 and today I am diving into all of the trending music recently released. I'm giving my first listen opinions and also give some music industry tangents to provide more thorough analysis. Then, I'm diving into some of the most explosive and uneventful reality TV news happening right now. From Baddies to RHOA, Basketball…
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Insurance agent, Philanthropist, Podcast Host, Author, Entrepreneur Samantha Tradelius stops by for an amazingly inspiring conversation. I learn that her insurance background is actually a family business. She explains how going into the business with her father and then her husband has led her to immense success. Which she channeled into The Spark…
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Talented Singer and Songwriter EDwen joins the show for some real conversation and some great times. This is only part one. A follow up interview is coming SOON!
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Reality star Klarksmen joins the show to wax honest and being an influencer, his beauty brand and where his priorities lie today. I dig into his background and see where both reality and makeup come into play in his life. We dive into his journey to The Heights and his experience stepping in front of the camera. While we’re not sure when the season…
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I'm officially back in studio, much later than anticipated, but back nonetheless. I have sooooo much to share now with you all and I can't wait to catch with everyone!!! There's a new format to the show and I am going explain everything. Things are going to get a little more personal between us around here and I hope you all appreciate the changes …
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Burgeoning recording artist Javinci blesses the show to let us into his journey as an artist and his perspectives on the industry. He plays This or That with me, and I inquire about how Javinci’s music will change the industry. You’ll get a peek into what he’s got coming up next and so much more.
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Burgeoning recording artist Numba One Jayy joins the show to break down the journey that’s gotten him to Numba One. I learn about his background as a singer and the progression of his pen. We talk about his thought on hiphop and what he feeling the genre is missing. We play this or that and I learn some interesting details about their perspectives.…
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Model and Agent Xavier joins the show to reminisce on his Jamaican childhood and the happenstances that led him to model stardom. We discuss his current thoughts on fashion and its evolution since his arrival. He breaks down what he looks for in a model from a model’s perspective as well as his most memorable moments in the industry, both Good and …
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In his first interview, Lamaar joins the podcast to reintroduce himself to the world and make his stance known in the industry. We discuss him discovering music and his own voice. We play This or That and dive into how his music will change the industry and how he wants to be remembered as a person. All that and so much more.…
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Incomparable Drag Artist and cast member of Chasing Atlanta, Drew Friday joins the show to have a kiki about her history, the discovery of drag and her aesthetic and how Drew Friday gave birth to Sevyen. She touches on her past as a dancer and choreographer, as well as her tone in the pop group Friday. We discuss her time on Chasing Atlanta and the…
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Incredible Rapper, My homie, Precious collaborator, Shilow joins the show to catch up and reminisce about working together, figuring out how we met, and he’s the second person to make me cry on the damn show!!! THEN, we dive into his music. We have impactful conversations about what his music means to him and the ways his music impact him and other…
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Chaz: “A lot of people want to be Famous, and don’t know what they want to be famous for!”
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Shampoo Papi Owner and Star, as well as perpetual influencer on Season 5 of The Circle, Chaz Lawery blesses the podcast to fill you guys in on so much of the Interesting story that I asked his about! We get into his car detailing company Shampoo Papi, the hugely successful show that it has turned into, and the next chapter for it. We go into his nu…
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Up and coming rapper and huge personality KissedTJ joins the show to make his place known and introduce himself to the world. He lets us know his history with the craft and how he crafts his hits. We play This or That and we talk about where he wants to go and so much more.
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Signal23tv CEO, and Fellow Virgo, Henderson Maddox joins in the show to drop gems and inspire me in the process. I learn about his history in music videos. I reminiscence as he journeys through the company’s history and all of the shows the company was built on. I reveal I actually auditioned for his show Steel River back in the day, and we also ta…
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Rising rap star Daslayaa stops by the show to discuss his rise. He details the discovery of his craft and gives us a look into his writing process and his views of the current state of hiphop industry. We discuss approaches to the industry and stretching your Talent across different genres of music. We play this or that and Daslayaa shares the orig…
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Recording artist and emerging lyricist Ali Musicc joins the podcast for a deep dive into his music, his pen, and his experiences. He lays out his top five in no particular order. We play This or That and he even has a few questions for me that really spice up the conversation!! This kid is a really dope rapper and an awesome spirit.…
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Drag superstar and s14 contestant of Drag Race joins the show to have a really impactful conversation about drag and the process of drag race. We discuss Orion’s discovery of drag and how drag race became the platform of their meteoric rise. We touch on Orion’s preparation for the show and how their home life affected their mental space in the comp…
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Up and coming artist Big Zhe stops by the podcast to drop us into his world and give us his pov on hiphop, what rap is missing and how he got to this point in his career. We talking about his writing process, his top five, and when he’ll know he’s made it. We play This or That and so much more!
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Celebrity makeup artist, entrepreneur and chosen mother Christina Flach joins the show to speak to her past, present, and future in the beauty industry. We chronicle her discovery of makeup and the most impactful moment she’s had as a makeup artist. We discuss expanding Pretty Girl Makeup into I’m Too Busy and how these lines differ. Christina shar…
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Well-Rounded Entertainer and Restaurateur Enrique Fann-Canty joins the podcast to share his journey through the years and to the Bullshit! He speaks on finding music and how it’s become the foundation of his career. He speaks to his actual passion being acting and the role he’s waiting to play. We discuss his venture into reality tv and how it was …
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Celebrity hair stylist and reality star Nicole Rae joins the show to have a conversation about everything! We discuss her history and her future in the hair industry. She details how she wants to step from behind the chair and begin to mentoring the next generation of beauty industry owners. I inquire about her relationship with living stealth as a…
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Pop Culture Commentator, and Writer Xay Yarbrough joins the show today to speak about his journey to his platform, and his thoughts on the current state of inclusion in reality TV. He speaks to his creating process and his time as a writer for Geeks Of Color. I share how his works inspired projects I am embarking on for the future, and so much more…
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Model, Actor and all around Personality Qadir Muhammad blesses the show to guide us through to journey of his life and the discovery of his talents. He honors the contributions his mother made to his career and the endless belief she has in him. He describes discovering modeling and how he fell into the career. Qadir also speaks to becoming an acto…
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Emerging superstar BoyBarbii joins the show to represent the Underground and stake his place in the industry. We discuss his journey to music, and where he ultimately wants to land on the industry. I learn which song BoyBarbii came up with the name and which of his songs he feels is his personal best. We play this or that and so much more!!!…
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Lyricist and Songwriter JJ Jones joins the podcast to journey us through his extensive history in the music industry. From collecting this first industry check at 14 to the group that’s led him to his first plaque, all the way to now releasing music as a solo artist and finding his solo moment in the spotlight he’s stood in for years. We play This …
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Musician, Model, and Artist Ja’ir joins the show the bring into the classical memories that are helping set his modern statements. He explains how classical music and instrumentation develops his ear and skewed his instinctual creativity when making his own music. I discover the instruments he plays and we bond over our idolization of Erykah Badu. …
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Drag Legend and season 2 contestant of Canada’s Drag Race Oceane Aqua Black blesses the show to bring some classic perspective to mainstream Drag. We discuss her stage aspirations growing up and how her desires of being a performer led her to accidentally discovering Drag. We talk about how the art form has changed since her start in the industry a…
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Model, Actress, and Reality Star Ajitoni Iman joins the show to kick with me and kick off new chapters in her blooming career. From debuting in her first movie, to the debut of her first season of reality tv (STYLISH debuting in March), we cover all of her new levels while she strikes down new devils. The Badass fro Brooklyn guides me through her d…
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Producer and Reality Star Michael Riggins bosses the show to speak to creating his own place in the industry. He expounds on the steps he took to produce his own show All About Mike. He speaks to his ensemble experience with reality TV on The Hot Boys of LA and others. The balance and separation of producer and talents and how he set his boundaries…
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Rapper, Musician and Music Therapist Swish Da God joins the show to discuss his space in the music industry. He speaks to the process he takes to write his music, and how music truly runs through his blood. He defines music therapy and guides us through what a session would be like. I learn about the future of Swish’s music and so much more!!!…
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Real Estate Broker, Celebrity Hairstylist and Former star of Love and Marriage DC joins the show to introduce us to woman we didn’t get to fall in love with in the show. We discuss her lifelong passion for hair and the unconventional way she fell in love with it. She shares how she got into real estate and her long term goals for building transitio…
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Fashion Model and Aesthetician Matthew joins the podcast to take us to Jamaica and reminisce on their upbringing. We discuss the impact coming out had on them and their relationship with their mother. We take a trip back to America and journey into their modeling career. I inquire about how they got discovered, their first audition and their first …
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Dee Mac of Boss Up Management joins the show to take us on the ride of her life from the military to the kitchen and how she became a music manager in the process. Dee discusses the impact her grandmother had on her and she puts the Doos in Doos Kitchen! We speak about what’s next for her, her artists, her career in the kitchen and so much more!…
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World famous aerobics instructor CJ the Trainer joins the podcast today to detail how twerking changed his life. He explains how Zumba brought him into the aerobics space and how trainers believing in him led him to teaching. He details his viral moments that led him to catching the attention of Lizzo. How covid kept them apart and how a tag from t…
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Sol is an incredible recording artist and he joins me on the show today to take us on a journey to and through his growth as an artist. He speaks to the development of his writing style. Making his bars make sense. I geek out when he mentions his song Steven Universe! He lays out an awesome top five, plays This or That. Gives an interesting perspec…
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In episode one of our Michael Jackson series, we dive into the album that broke Michael into superstardom. Thriller is not the first solo album by the croon but it most certainly is the biggest and we dig into everything that went into its creation!
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Blacdian joins the podcast to show what the future of music looks like. He dives into his initial dive into the industry and what took him so long to release his music. He speaks to finding his confidence and the stamp he leaves on the industry. We discuss his faves, who his dream collabs are and how his music will change the industry. Also, Blacdi…
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Mya Foxx from season 2 of OUTTv’s Call Me Mother joins the pod today to give her perspective on drag, reality tv, and her meteoric rise to prominence. She shares how RnB and Pop shaped her Drag aesthetic and we bond over 90s and 00s classics. We discuss Call Me Mother, her casting process (or lack there of), and what filming was like for her. We to…
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Courtney Conquers is back and we’re going even deeper into the intricacies and nuances of drag! We discuss whether or not she feels Drag Race has fucked up drag! We dig into the reasons why Drag Coven is a two person band, and will stay that way! We laugh about clout chasing and vent about boundary crossing. Courtney elaborates on how even though t…
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Gibson Johns, host of the We Should Talk podcast joins the show to engage me in a good ole fashioned reality tv Kiki! We have a conversation about his experiences with reality tv from Competition to Ensemble and his feelings on both. We reminisce about the beginning of Bravo, the days before housewives. We discuss unpopular opinions, housewives of …
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Keenen Green: “I’ll never feel like I’ve made it. Because I’ll have to audition again eventually”
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Actor Keenen Green joins the show to have some real talk and journey me through his story. He takes me to the point he discovered acting, the role he’s waiting to play and the people who’ve inspired him. We discuss the life story he’d like to bring to the screen and who he’d see playing him one day. I inquire about what would making it look like to…
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In the most impactful 6 minutes of my career, Legendary rapper, Reality Star, and Entrepreneur Jim Jones stops by the show (before his phone dies) to gives a quick look into the man, the music and the moment. He speaks to knowing he was creative versus talented. How Mase and Cam’Ron were the first to believe in him and helped change good life. He r…
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Breyen takes the reigns on this episodes and interviews cohost Dave Lennon. We’re speaking on his connection to the music industry. His own artistry and his thoughts on today’s industry we reflect on our music obsessions and share excitement about the future of this show.
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NeoSoul Singer and Rapper Hemmingw8y joins the show to express his intentions to further the spotlight on emotion in music. We discuss his love for Anthony Hamilton and the footsteps he has laid for Hemmi’s career. We play this or that and he breaks down what makes a perfect song. He reminds the industry that he’s missing from the fold and so much …
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Chris Sapphire from Dancing Queen and season 1 of The Circle joins the show to discuss his journey to stardom and how being himself set the path to his success. We go back to Texas and discuss his childhood and the steps he took to secure his own web-show on the CW network. Chris shares all the things he’s learned from hoods time on reality TV and …
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