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A  rapper from Baltimore, Maryland changes his view and moves to California to make his passion a career. Listen up as Kilo shares his why.Official Site: http://www.merlinvjohn.netTiktok, Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram: @merlinlikethewizardKilo Tae's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_kilotae/Kilo Tae's Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kilo-tae/1552349049Kilo Tae's Youtube: https://youtube.com/@kilotae007Support the show

A Filipino/ American producer who's been in the industry for about a year and half now but has been consistent along the way. Producing about 1000 songs and working with artists like Blueface, Lil Seeto and Young Slo-be, PreachIt2Em.Chris shares his story and tips setting your foundation in the industry.http://www.merlinvjohn.nethttps://www.instagram.com/preachit2em.chris/?hl=enSupport the show

Starting doing pop cover in coffee shops, and now she started making her own path as a latin trap artist. Do you know Damire Major?Official Website: http://www.merlinvjohn.netDamire Major Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damiremajorpr/?hl=enSupport the show

Chicago raised, Vegas based recording artists Kenyadda shares his why he started and how a track produced by J. Dilla unexpectedly became his most streamed.Official Website: http://www.merlinvjohn.netKenyadda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenyadda/?hl=enSupport the show

Beating addiction, helping the community, sharing personal struggles to help others become more aware. But who's the local artist that makes music like that? Official Website: http://www.merlinvjohn.netAaronCalifornia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goforaaroncali/?hl=enSupport the show

Are you also a fan of Cumbia or looking to expand your music library? Have you always just known of artists like Kumbia Kings, Selena and other mainstream artists? Well lets dive deeper and talk about an artist who had a song featured on The Jimmy Fallon Show, Decipher.Official Website: http://www.merlinvjohn.netDecifer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_decifer/?hl=enSupport the show

Oh, so you think you know your early 2000s music? But how many of you really remember the band The Darkness and fabulous-ness? Support the show

We all know the song "Respect" by Aretha Franklin, at least most of us do. But where did it come from? What did it start?Support the show

We've heard of Amy Winehouse, well.. most of us have. But have you listened to her song "Tears Dry On Their Own"? Lets talk about itSupport the show

What makes a song stand out for you? Is it when the drums kick in that gets your heart racing? Maybe its the smooth vocals of the lead singer? In this episode we'll be talking about a timeless song that gets you in your feelings but still impressive to singSupport the show