Cutting Edge with Landon Sturdevant

Exactly a year after we first spoke, content creator and social media commentator George Pareti joins me from his hometown of Evanston, Illinois to catch up on the year he’s had- and boy, has he had one! His edits via his ForTheYouth Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok have recently taken flight,  garnering attention from the likes of Baylen Levine, Lofe, D’Aydrian Harding, Dizzy Dyl, and many others. Tune in and support before the early arrival train leaves the station!00:00 - Intro01:00 - His experience going to Marquette University as of the last year and what he’s gained from the experience04:05 - How George balances content, studies, and social life07:20 - Who he’s particularly fascinated by in his large network of artists and creators08:22 - How George ended up meeting and making content with Baylen Levine, one of his idols16:45 - George’s 2022 highlight(s)20:40 - Particular likes/comments/reposts on the ForTheYouth account that caught his attention23:13 - What George would have done differently this year25:16 - What keeps George going when he lacks motivation26:34 - George’s visions for the future of ForTheYouth28:28 - The next project/goals for George’s personal brand/ForTheYouth32:45 - Where you can follow and support George Pareti33:30 - What makes George Pareti cutting edge this year and how it compared to last yearHow to Follow George Pareti:Instagram: @georgeparetiSnapchat: @gpareti8YouTube: George ParetiHow to Follow ForTheYouth:Instagram: @fortheyouthigYouTube: For The YouthTikTok: @fortheyouthigHow to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!ForTheYouth x Cutting Edge Spotify Playlist!! —> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5llwSt0XCGr5kNtxBj1N3D?si=DTeRGCAWTJa11gyYe2jh0AHow to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantEmail: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I’ll See You On The Next One!

In this episode, Matt Rygh joins me from Seattle, WA. Having taken pictures every day for the last five years and refining his craft, this last October, he released his first picture book, titled Sanctuary, in which he conveys emotions about his hometown of Camano Island through a series of photos taken on a $20 film camera from 1946. Rygh is masterful at capturing beauty in simple environments, and I highly encourage you check out his work!  00:00 - Intro 01:24 - What he enjoys about growing up in the PNW/Seattle area 03:57 - When and why Matt really started connecting with photography at a deep level07:47 - Matt's family and how they've helped him find his way in life, both as an artist and a person11:13 - Photographers, visual artists, and even artists outside of the realm of visual art that inspire Matt's work16:14 - The doubts, insecurities, and challenges Matt faced along his photography journey, and how he overcame them23:20 - The advice Matt would give to a novice photographer who's unsure of where/how to get started31:01 - What Matt does outside of photography and how it inspires his craft34:40 - What Matt's future goals are in photography38:41 - Who Matt would love to shoot for or shoot with42:17 - The message/emotions Matt wants to convey with "Sanctuary"53:42 - Where you can follow Matt Rygh54:27 - What makes Matt Rygh cutting edgeHow to Follow Matt Rygh:Instagram: @matthewrygh Twitter: @matthew_ryghTikTok: @matthewryghYouTube: Matthew RyghHow to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeig Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantEmail: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!

In this episode, foster n!x joins me from New York City. Born in Costa Rica, Foster grew up in Sammamish, a suburb just east of Seattle, and moved to the Big Apple this year following his graduation from Skyline HS. His unique drum-and-bass approach have garnered him over 200,000 streams on Spotify, with songs like "Taxi" and "Runaway" accounting for 96k and 28k streams, respectively. However, these numbers will soon be outdated when the masses catch on to Foster's versatility, contagious melodies, and innate knack for sonically capturing emotions- tune in! 00:00 - Intro00:57 - What Foster enjoyed about moving around as a kid and eventually settling in Sammamish, Washington, and what he enjoys about the PNW03:33 - Where Foster was before he started making music, when he started, and why he started07:30 - How Foster believes he's evolved and improved sonically since deciding to take it seriously, courtesy of Afame, his current manager09:41 - What Foster enjoys doing outside of music, and more of what he was involved with growing up13:30 - Foster's family and how they've contributed to his life, artistically and personally15:58 - What inspired Foster's move to NYC following HS graduation, where he currently lives20:40 - When and how the streams started kicking in for Foster as a solo artist, and his emotional response to it29:00 - Foster's favorite artists and inspirations31:02 - Foster's incredible vision for the future and what he hopes to accomplish33:23 - Some of the setbacks Foster experienced along the way, how he overcame them, and what he gained from them45:37 - What Foster believes his greatest skillsets as an artist are50:01 - What's next for Foster and what fans can look forward to52:10 - What makes foster n!x cutting edgeHow to Follow foster n!x:Instagram: @f0sternixTikTok: @foster.nixGo Stream foster n!x on All Platforms!!How to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantEmail: ltsturdevant@yahoo.com Thanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!

In this episode, Yonny joins me from Lynnwood, Washington. Despite only just starting to commercially release music in August of this year, Yonny has been under wraps and working on his craft for the better part of two years and has already garnered some significant local buzz with his thoughtful approach, commitment to the process, unique visuals, and his genuine and grateful nature. He will undoubtedly be a notable name in the coming months and years.00:00 - Intro01:06 - What separates Yonny's hometown of Lynnwood from the greater Seattle area, and what he appreciates about it03:38 - Yonny's dreams and aspirations prior to making music07:40 - The people in Yonny's life who inspired him and pushed him to take music seriously12:30 - How Yonny's family has contributed to his life as an aspiring artist and a person14:24 - Yonny's biggest improvements as an artist from when he started to the present day, from his perspective18:18 - The story of how "NAH" came about, and how his assistance with the visual turned it into something really special22:17 - How a film festival, a TikTok post, and the city's response to his song brought in more love than Yonny could have ever imagined24:41 - The process behind his "Ghetto Sunset" EP and the message/emotions behind the tape28:56 - What he was most proud of about the project, and what he's looking forward to bringing to the next one33:15 - A comprehensive list of Yonny's dream collaborations36:44 - What Yonny wishes to achieve in the years to come39:27 - Where you can follow Yonny and support him on his journey40:55 - What make Yonny cutting edgeHow to Follow Yonny:Instagram: @yonnyftla TikTok: @yonnyftlaTwitter: @yonnyftlaStream Yonny on All Platforms!How to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantEmail: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One! 

In a rare and exclusive solo episode, I break down my ambitious personal goal for the year.  Though it is unrelated to the podcast, I’m still really fired up about it, and as the host of a show called Cutting Edge, I need to be someone who sets that standard himself. Hope you guys enjoy!How to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music! How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantEmail: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I’ll See You On The Next One!

In this episode, Zack Peggins joins me from Seattle, Washington. Following his graduation from the University of Washington in 2015, he started working for Tagboard, but after being laid off, his life would take an unlikely turn as he was hired into a project that aimed to bring professional hockey to Seattle and bring back the Sonics. As of 2021, he manages the social media accounts for the NHL's Seattle Kraken franchise and has already generated them nearly a million followers on all platforms. This is definitely one to tune into, with many valuable insights and tips shared!00:00 - Intro00:55 - What Zack enjoys about Yakima,  his hometown, and the 509/eastern Washington area01:55 - What Zack was involved with growing up, his experience at Riverside Christian School, and what he dreamed of doing at that time03:03 - How Zack's family has helped him in his career and supported him throughout his life04:05 - His initial draw to UW, his college experience, and what he studied06:44 - How he started working for Tagboard immediately after college, a little bit about what Tagboard does, what he learned from working there, and how he ended up getting laid off 09:42 - What Zack's five-month "funemployment" period taught him and how building a strong network throughout college brought him an amazing opportunity13:21 - How his original position as a community outreach person going to door-to-door to generate funding for bringing professional to Seattle evolved into him becoming a social media manager when the NHL team became official15:14 - The complexities of representing a professional brand/company via social media18:50 - The most stressful and the coolest parts of Zack's position21:26 - Three pointers he would give to someone working with a brand or corporation to help them up their social media game and engage their consumers22:46 - How Zack would describe the Kraken's "voice" as a brand23:59 - What Zack believes the Kraken does really well to engage so many people via social media in such a short time period25:35 - Some of the sports teams that kill it on social media from Zack's perspective, and even outside of sports28:30 - The work Zack is most proud of as a part of the Seattle Kraken organization30:38 - Zack's favorite players on the Kraken31:52 - Zack's personal reaction and the Kraken organization's reaction to Shane Wright, arguably the highest touted prospect in this year's NHL Entry Draft33:56 - How Zack went from a casual hockey fan to working in the NHL, and what he's learned from the sport35:38 - Where you can follow and support Zack Peggins/Seattle Kraken36:18 - What makes Zack Peggins/Seattle Kraken cutting edgeHow to Follow Zack Peggins:Instagram: @zapegginsTwitter: @zpegginsEmail: zack@nhlseattle.comHow to Follow Seattle Kraken:Instagram: @seattlekrakenTwitter: @seattlekrakenTikTok: @seattlekrakenHow to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music! How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantEmail: ltsturdevant@yahoo,comThanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!

In this episode, Canaan Henson joins me all the way from Orlando, Florida. This 19 year old does everything, from videography, to editing, to creative direction, to social promotion for many of your favorite creators, including NELK, Tayler Holder, FaZe Rug, Jamie Foxx, and Cole Anthony, just to name a few. He even makes short films for himself and hopes to one day make a major film- tune into this one, as Canaan is definitely going to be a big deal in the next five to ten years.00:00 - Intro 00:42 - When and why his family moved to Kansas City (in Missouri, by the way, not Kansas), from Ocala, FL02:14 - What drew Canaan into direction and film early on04:21 - Canaan's inspirations in direction, editing, and film, as well as his long term goals05:54 - Canaan's earliest experiences and projects in filmography08:59 - The ways Canaan's family have supported him and the lessons he's learned from them13:03 - What Canaan's faith in God and in Christ has done for him and his life14:51 - A little bit about Canaan's girlfriend and how their relationship helps him grow17:41 - The struggles Canaan faced his senior year (especially with the pandemic), his perspective on self-doubt, and his incredible story of meeting Kyle and Salim from NELK24:46 - What he first did with his Canon 50 camera and how his week-long trip to LA changed his life forever33:17 - How he used all of the connections he made in LA and Miami to leverage his career, his experience going to college and why he dropped out, and making short films42:12 - What Canaan would suggest to young aspiring videographers to help them network53:04 - The work Canaan is most proud of56:45 - Where you can follow and support Canaan Henson58:00 - What makes Canaan Henson cutting edgeHow to Follow Canaan HensonInstagram: @cqnaanYouTube: Canaan HensonHow to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon SturdevantInstagram: @landon_sturdevantEmail: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I’ll See You On The Next One!

In this episode, Dexter Shack joins me from Seattle, Washington. As of the last five months, his video series posing as a fake employee at various fast food restaurants have garnered hundreds of thousands of YouTube views (and tens of MILLIONS on TikTok). Due to this, he's accrued 40k+ subscribers, 285k+ TikTok followers, and 10k+ followers on Instagram at the time of this episode, and all at just 19 years old. In listening to this episode (and watching his content, I'd hope), you'll see why Dexter is one of the most important rising names in the YouTube space this year. 00:00 - Intro01:17 - What Dexter remembers about his early childhood and why he came up to Seattle03:02 - What he appreciates about Seattle and the PNW as a whole03:49 - When and why Dexter started on YouTube06:01 - What Dexter's dreams were before he discovered YouTube08:33 - How Dexter's family has helped him in life and supported his passions as a content creator10:59 - Why Dexter ended up starting his own channel and doing what he does now12:45 - Dexter's comedic and YouTube inspirations15:03 - Why Dexter started posting on a consistent schedule in recent months16:20 - His experience at Loyola University-New Orleans, why he didn't click with the college lifestyle, and why he ultimately dropped out19:18 - The obstacles and challenges Dexter has faced on his journey as YouTuber and how he overcomes it25:45 - How Dexter's now-famous fast food employee prank series originated 28:23 - Dexter's favorite video that he's made, from his own perspective31:07 - The powerful message behind why Dexter does what he does in the YouTube space35:21 - What Dexter's long-term goals areHow to Follow Dexter Shack:YouTube: DEXTER SHACKInstagram: @dextershackTikTok: @dextershackTwitter: @dextershack1How to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantEmail: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!

In this episode, Nash Pearson joins me from Seattle, Washington to talk about everything from his budding videography career, being a HS football star, to even the decision behind coming up to WWU this fall. Through his Citywide brand, he’s captured content for numerous local artists, including Moondrop, Josh Lambros, J. Apollo, Charlieonnafriday, and even Lil Mosey, along with many others and with a lot more on the way.00:00 - Intro00:54 - How Nash first picked up a camera03:30 - Some of Nash’s early inspirations in the video space 08:01 - How his family contributed to his personal growth and supported his passion15:53 - Where Nash developed his passion for music18:26 - The origins of the Citywide brand and how it became what it is today24:43 - The peer response to him starting to make music videos and build a brand34:24 - What football has taught Nash, and even how he relates it to video shoots39:27 - Why Nash landed on going to college at WWU, despite its lack of a football program 50:30 - Nash’s advice to aspiring youth  who want to try their hand at a creative field52:31 - His early struggles in videography and some advice he’d have for a beginner58:32 - His plans for the upcoming fall/while at college1:06:42 - The long term vision for his directing career (and mine?)1:19:10 - Where you can follow Nash and support his journey1:20:12 - What makes Nash Pearson cutting edgeHow to Follow Nash Pearson:Instagram: @nash.pearson Citywide IG: @citywide.movCitywide YT: CitywideHow to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantEmail: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I’ll See You On The Next One!

In this episode, Nicholas Mick joins me from Columbia, South Carolina. At only 18 years old, he's already accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify, millions of views on TikTok and Instagram Reels, and even garnered features from the likes of Prentiss and KillBunk. He tells us the story, start to finish, of going from moving to a new city during a tough time in his life and making music as therapy to being a bubbling name in the independent scene. 00:00 - Intro00:53 - Nicholas' experiences growing up in MD, VA, and SC, and the process of moving between these states02:34 - Moving specifically to Columbia, being a HS baseball player and a Fortnite streamer, discovering his passion for music, and then gravitating towards that identity07:03 - How his parents, who were both in bands, made their imprint on him musically and how a rough transition in life spurred releasing tracks on SoundCloud09:40 - How Nicholas overcame his doubts as a young HS musician, and the few friends who supported him11:59 - How Nicholas leveraged his time during quarantine to start accelerating his music career, being on Discord with underground legends, and the remote school experience20:40 - The process of finding his sound, thinking he was a rapper, and his producer telling him he needed to go back to making melodies25:15 - Getting recognized by Promoting Sounds and how that helped incrementally build momentum27:41 - How Nicholas garnered a feature from Prentiss, connected with his current A&R, and met all of his Discord connections from 2020 in-person during a trip to NY43:00 - How his manager helped him strategize on how to promote on TikTok, and how he even started a trend50:25 - Nicholas Mick's tips to gaining organic followers with no money or resources51:00 - His favorite music that he's made thus far and when we can expect new music and/or an album52:33 - Nicholas' dream collaborations and long-term goals in musicHow to Follow Nicholas Mick:Instagram: @nicholasmickkTwitter: @nicholasmickkTikTok: @.nicholasmick Stream Nicholas Mick on all platforms!How to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantEmail: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!

In this episode, Xavier Weeks joins me from Bothell, Washington (not Kent, oops). At only 19 years old, with the assistance of his TikTok-famous song "TEAM" from 2019 and the four EPs that followed it, he is now one of the most streamed rappers in the history of Seattle (113m+ on Spotify) and a pioneer in the PNW underground scene. Regular listeners know that this is an interview I've been looking forward to for quite some time, so definitely give this amazing conversation a listen! 00:00 - Intro00:50 - Xavier's experience growing up in Finland and the culture shock moving to Seattle04:30 - Xavier's interests and passions prior to picking up a microphone06:45 - When and why Xavier started in music, some of his inspirations, and the early days11:50 - The timeline of how "TEAM", his smash hit that has nearly 74m streams on Spotify, originally took off, and how his life changed from that point forward14:50 - How he emotionally responded to the rampant virality of his song16:55 - How long it took to feel secure enough in his craft to openly advertise his music on all of his social media19:44 - The times in his career where Xavier felt doubt, how he reframes and overcomes it, and how letting go of those feelings allows the creativity to flow better21:28 - How Xavier went from a young kid having fun with music to really developing his artistry and finding his lane sonically23:56 - Where his signature use of the angel number 111 comes from originally, and what the significance of it is for him25:36 - Xavier Weeks' favorite song of his, and his favorite project out of the four EPs28:55 - How his first live performance came into fruition and what the experience meant for him31:40 - How Fwaygo's livestream led to Xavier performing Molly Water for Young Thug and getting high praise from him33:08 - His relationship with his brother, Tristan, has developed and progressed over time, and how he's become Xavier's number one supporter35:00 - His day-one friends that will ride or die for him35:57 - Who Xavier Weeks is outside of his music career and his other passions37:39 - What Xavier Weeks is going to be releasing next, when we can expect a full-length project, and what it will look/sound like40:49 - What Xavier's big, long-term visions are in music41:31 - His favorite aspect of the Seattle rap scene42:58 - Where you can follow and support Xavier Weeks on his journey44:12 - What makes Xavier Weeks cutting edgeHow to Follow Xavier Weeks:Instagram: @xavierweeksTikTok: @xavierweeks111 YouTube: Xavier WeeksListen to Xavier Weeks on all platforms!How to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantSnapchat: @ltsturdevant21Email: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!

In this episode, Brenden Galluzzo joins me on call from over 3,000 miles away in Orlando, Florida, and spits free game from years of experience and a packed resume of high-profile influencers he's assisted. Starting from humble beginnings in partially failing to pursue website design, he speaks on his progression to producing brand deals and marketing for notable TikTok influencers, as well as focusing in on building a following for himself. 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Brenden's humble beginnings in website building08:35 - What he enjoys about growing up in Florida09:35 - How Brenden's family contributed to him personally and career-wise12:35 - When and how Brenden connected with Chasinn Loot and Kervo Dolo21:57 - Misconceptions that businesses/creators have about social media that Brenden often sees27:30 - People and/or companies that he's looking forward/aspiring to work with in the future30:00 - The long-term trajectory for Brenden in the social media space36:05 - How people can find the thing that fires them up in life, from the perspective of how Brenden did it42:06 - The way Brenden would help someone reframe a big failure 45:15 - What the most rewarding aspect of Brenden's work is 49:58 - Where people can follow or otherwise support Brenden GalluzzoHow to Follow Brenden Galluzzo:Instagram: @brendengalluzzoTikTok: @brenden_galluzzo How to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantSnapchat: @ltsturdevant21Email: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One

In this episode, Quinn Mcinnis, better known by his social media handle Jang, joins me from his apartment all the way in Tempe, Arizona. Despite only being a third-year student at Arizona State University, he's already produced video edits and cover art for high-profile musicians and collectives like Lil Mosey, Internet Money, Xavier Weeks, Eslabon Armado, among many others. We discuss just about every topic under the sun, so definitely tune in!00:00 - Intro00:46 - Jang's humble beginnings in graphic design with Adobe Premiere and Minecraft.07:48 - The people, videos, and artworks that he takes after stylistically in his own work. 12:52 - Jang's personal preferences in the design world (softwares, add-ons, etc...) and some of the early challenges he faced when turning it into a career.15:46 - Very simple advice he would give to beginning graphic designers.19:10 - What Jang's creative process typically consists of when producing a visual, particularly when it's for a high-profile client.38:36 - How his family has made him the person he is, how his support system has brought him to where he is, and how burnout/taking on too much has affected the both of us.  46:51 - Where Jang is going in design and visual arts long term and the clients he dreams of one day working with.51:27 - Jang's perspective on Cactus Jack and how he would personally revamp it.  54:51 - Cutting Edge revamp?? What Jang would suggest to take Cutting Edge's branding to the next level.  59:33 - Why he chose ASU over many other elite design schools (and after transferring out of GCU)1:07:40 - The things, people, and experiences in Arizona that Jang appreciates  1:22:00 - Where you can follow and support Jang, and where the handle comes from1:22:55 - What makes Jang cutting edge How to Follow Jang:Instagram: @jangTwitter: @jangwydWebsite: www.jangofficial.comHow to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantSnapchat: @ltsturdevant21Email: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!

In this episode, Sophia Carter connects with me from right here in Bellingham to talk about the last eleven months. Formerly a college volleyball player at Western Washington University overtaken by four eating disorders, she is now almost a year into recovery and inspires thousands on social media through sharing her journey. She's amassed tens of millions of views on Instagram Reels and has over 17k followers and counting, with a goal of reaching 50k by December.00:00 - Intro00:50 - How Sophia’s battle with EDs started02:30 - What it was like when she first started posting ED content04:06 - What the transition was like into college and college sports amidst mental and physical health trials05:34 - When she officially realized there was a problem08:20 - The process of finding professional help, specifically in that niche10:41 - How she came across her wonderful therapist, Samantha11:23 - What helped her keep the faith when all hope seemed lost12:49 - About her family and how they’ve contributed to her as a person and supported her journey14:10 - How she pushes aside the negativity and hate that social media platforms come with17:05 - Imposter Syndrome, what that’s like for her, and how she combats it19:47 - Common ED misconceptions and what the facts are21:44 - Practices of the last 11 months she’s adopted that have helped her stay on track in the recovery process23:45 - What her friends have helped her with25:28 - How to strive for big things even when struggling, mentally, physically, or externally26:18 - How one learns to love themselves29:31 - How to balance competitiveness with preservation32:27 - What does the NCAA need to do better?34:02 - Long term plans with her platform/college education 34:47 - What she liked about college vball38:30 - What makes Sophia Carter cutting edgeHow to Follow Sophia Carter:Instagram: @sophiaecarterEmail: sophiaecarterr@gmail.com TikTok: @sophiaecarterHow to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantEmail: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!

In this episode, Jayko joins me from the heart of Seattle to speak on his ascent to being one of the most highly accredited and renowned producers in the Seattle rap scene, despite having only produced since 2020 and going into his senior year of HS. Having releases with Xavier Weeks, Charlieonnafriday, Seddy Hendrix, Leesta, Lil Nexus, and Bernard Jabs, among others to his name, as well as receiving high praise from DC Youngfly and Geoff Ogunlesi, manager of Young Thug, there's no telling what the next few years have in store for him. 00:00 - Intro00:57 - How a quarantine hobby spurred a new (and potentially lucrative) life path03:27 - Jayko's sonic influences 05:58 - How his supportive family dynamic helped him move towards his goals and passions, despite still being so young07:58 - Jayko's first releases as a producer and the first artists who believed in him09:44 - How he was able to network with the trailblazers of the Seattle scene, and over time, start to contribute to their legacy 13:53 - His long-term goals as a producer and what he hopes to accomplish in the space19:30 - Advice/what he wished he knew when he first started making beats22:15 - Jayko describes his self-doubts early on and how he persevered27:20 - His favorite beats and why he likes them29:12 - Jayko explains what differentiates a good beat from a great beat32:27 - The big-time producers who Jayko looks up to and why he thinks they're great37:50 - What makes him (and me??) cutting edgeHow to Follow Jayko:Instagram: @prodbyjaykoTwitter: @prodbyjaykoYouTube: Prod. by JaykoEmail: loops4jayko@gmail.comHow to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantSnapchat: @ltsturdevant21Email: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!

There’s always Madness in March, but this year, brackets were obliterated by a little-known 15 seed from Jersey City, who became the lowest seeded team to make the Elite Eight in tournament history. Though many were shocked to see the name Saint Peter’s amongst basketball titans like Duke, UNC, and Kansas (and rightfully so), I think there’s a strong case to be made that this wasn’t just three consecutive flukes, and I explain it all in this episode.Sources Used: David Cobb's CBS Sports Article: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/dribble-handoff-will-mike-krzyzewski-change-his-mind-and-return-as-dukes-head-coach/?msclkid=e56f90a9b61f11ec8c4291f770753f27CBS Sports Kentucky-Saint Peter's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/foryou?feed_mode=v1&is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7076582911784389930#/@cbssports/video/7076582911784389930Shaheen Holloway Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaheen_HollowayHow to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantSnapchat: @ltsturdevant21Email: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One

You've probably heard the name, you may even be familiar with some of his work, and might just like it, too- but did you know that he is worth $300m (twice as much as Drake), broke one of Michael Jackson's UK Chart records, and has even dated Taylor Swift? In this episode, I dive into the origins of one of the most prolific pop stars ever to stay so low profile and so under the radar.Sources Used:Calvin Harris Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvin_Harris?msclkid=10cbee6bad3011ecaf99bab1f5de0f47#2006%E2%80%932008:_Career_beginnings_and_I_Created_DiscoThe Richest Article: https://www.therichest.com/rich-powerful/heres-how-calvin-harris-became-the-richest-dj-in-the-world/?msclkid=8c991d28b06d11ec87101d13728fc32dThe Music Essentials: https://themusicessentials.com/editorials/calvin-harris-popular/?msclkid=5210b814b06811ec8840d7cd410acc2eKworb YouTube Stats: https://kworb.net/youtube/artist/calvinharris.html?msclkid=16297fcfb21811ec984f685a778d01fdHow to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantSnapchat: @ltsturdevant21Email: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!

In this episode, I catch up with Cameron Devereaux, known more widely by his stage name WAVHART, connecting with me all the way from Los Angeles. One of the most renowned musical minds coming from the gold mine of the underground Shoreline scene, WAVHART serves as a DJ, producer, remixer, singer, and songwriter, and is currently signed to the bass house collective Play Me, through which he's dropped five commercial releases. He walks us through everything from his start in music, his draw to the electronic genre, and how the COVID-19 pandemic triggered him to drop out of community college and chase his dreams.00:00 – Intro00:50 – WAVHART's origins in music, coming from a family of artists and being exposed to it from the moment he was born03:10 – WAVHART's favorite and most influential artists, and the experience of going to his first ever rave briefly before the 2020 lockdowns06:50 - His favorite songs to listen to and remix08:40 - His tips for beginning producers11:35 - Wavhart’s family dynamic, what growing up in a musical family is like, and how his cousin Royce David helped him flourish as a producer16:25 - What Wavhart appreciates about the PNW, and how it compares to the LA life21:45 - What he likes about the electronic dance community, and why he feels “EDM” is a lackluster term28:20 - Timeline and story behind dropping out of SCC and moving to LA 34:00 - Wavhart’s day job at Guitar Center, bumping into Mac Dimarco and Getter, among others 39:00 - Wavhart’s crazy story of how Play Me discovered him, his new release through the label, and the inspiration behind the release43:30 - His experience with Play Me, the significance of the label, and the artists he’s had the pleasure to work with48:05 - Icon Collective and how it differs from a standard school, and even other standard music programs55:00 - Where you can follow Wavhart on social media and support his journey55:25 - What makes Wavhart cutting edgeHow to Follow WAVHART:Instagram: @wavhart Snapchat: @ccdev1215Email: mgmt@wavhart.comSearch & Stream WAVHART on All Platforms!  How to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantSnapchat: @ltsturdevant21Email: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!

"New year, new me!" and "___ is going to be my year!" are phrases you hear on an annual basis between late December and early January- but how often do those phrases come to life in the way people claim that they will? In this episode, I explored the reasons that a lot of resolutions fail, and present a few ways we can assure that ours won't, so 2022 can truly be our year.Sources Used: Gym Statistics - Trafft.com: https://trafft.com/gym-membership-statistics/#:~:text=January%20as%20Peak%20Gym%20Membership%20Month%20Statistics%20show,It%20is%20the%20highest%20point%20of%20gym%20application.How to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantSnapchat: @ltsturdevant21Email: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comThanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!

In this episode, TikTok creator, musician, music critic, videographer, and current Marquette University student George Pareti joins us all the way from Evanston, IL to speak on his career to date. At only 18 years old, George has amassed a six-digit following across all platforms, and has incredible insights on networking, growing a following, using the internet as leverage towards whatever your heart desires.00:00 - Intro 00:57 - How his start in videography led to shooting music videos, which led to doing cover art/deeper involvement in music 04:00 - Cole Bennett, his influence on George, his impact on George’s home state of Illinois, and music as a whole04:52 - His biggest role models in all areas (YouTube, music, other creators)06:40 - How George and his friends started on TikTok, where he now runs multiple accounts to explore the algorithm 11:23 - What inspired his involvement in music and what pushed him to try it for himself19:45 - What motivates George to pick up so many projects and to keep going at them22:55 - How much money did one TikTok reposted on Snapchat Spotlight make George??24:30 - For the Youth, George’s underground music account on IG, and his artists to watch25:30 - The unlikely story of how he came across Cutting Edge and how it led to this connection27:50 - A significant challenge George faced on his journey to social media stardom and what kept him going 31:45 - What makes George Pareti cutting edge33:00 - What he’s aspiring to create/manifest for 2022How to Follow George Pareti:Instagram: @georgeparetiFor the Youth: @fortheyouthigVideography Page: @filmsbygeorgePrimary TikTok: @georgeparetiStream George Pareti on all  platforms!How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:Instagram: @landon_sturdevantSnapchat: @ltsturdevant21Email: ltsturdevant@yahoo.comHow to Follow Cutting Edge:Instagram: @cuttingedgeigAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!Thanks Again For Listening, I’ll See You On The Next One!