Of Music and Men

Kenya meets Kenneth Gold, a renowned dating coach, to help her understand the rules of the game and give some insider perspective into why she’s having problems scoring.This is a story--Of Music and Men--so it's best to start at Episode One: https://soundcloud.com/omampodcast/ep-1-blueprintFor full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode3-3-fourth-and-longCREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEMusic in this episode is provided by FilmstroSong: DayFox - Lioness (Instrumental)https://soundcloud.com/dayfox/dayfox-lioness-instrumental-vlog-versionCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0Free Download: https://musiclib.net/2Mck2GOMusic promoted by Music Library –https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkGASPkDpGEDale (Drumstep) by Le GangLe Gang :https://soundcloud.com/thisisleganghttps://www.instagram.com/thisislegang/https://www.facebook.com/thisislegangThe Blackest Bouquet x Leonell CassioYoutube: bit.ly/LeonellCassio-YoutubeFacebook: bit.ly/LeonellCassio-FacebookTwitter: bit.ly/LeonellCassio-TwitterInstagram: bit.ly/LeonellCassio-InstagramSnapchat: LeonellCassioMidnight Stroll by Ghostrifterghostrifterofficial.bandcamp.com/album/lo…llection● Social Media:➤ Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1mIePRs1ixMW0gTaTSbX2p➤ Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/GhostrifterOfficial➤ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ghostrifterofficial➤ Facebook: www.facebook.com/GhostrifterOfficial➤ Bandcamp: ghostrifterofficial.bandcamp.com/Word of the episode: Soar by Scott BuckleyEdited with Adobe Creative CloudTo have your music considered for placement in the show, send us a link where it can be streamed and downloaded. Soundcloud and Bandcamp are two great sites to do so. Go to ofmusicandmen.com to submit your music.

Kenya, Ty, and J stroll through Eastern Market discussing the idea of how and when women should just go for what they want, and what plays work best when out in the field. Meanwhile, Kenya finds out that Lucas is playing a different game than the one she’s coaching for him.This is a story--Of Music and Men--so it's best to start at Episode One: https://soundcloud.com/omampodcast/ep-1-blueprintFor full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode3-2-hate-the-gameCREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEMost music in this episode is provided by FilmstroSuperstar — Soyb [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: youtu.be/hESTVVTU_I8Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/superstarStay by Seth Power - sethpowermusic.comLaunderette by Mona WonderlickWord of the episode: I Saw a Ghost Last Night by Leonell CassioEdited with Adobe Creative CloudTo have your music considered for placement in the show, send us a link where it can be streamed and downloaded. Soundcloud and Bandcamp are two great sites to do so. Go to ofmusicandmen.com to submit your music.

Kenya realizes that there are some important parallels between the music industry and sports, and as she’s trying to figure out her next play to run with Tk’s career and pending album release, she pays a visit to her mentor, a former industry exec who shows her that there’s more than one way to be a player.This is a story--Of Music and Men--so it's best to start at Episode One: https://soundcloud.com/omampodcast/ep-1-blueprintFor full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode3-1-dont-hate-the-playerCREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEMost music in this episode is provided by FilmstroEnd song: Weightless by LiQWYDFree download: hypeddit.com/link/ghiu91INSTAGRAM:Music by @LiQWYDWord musicHiraeth by @ScottBuckleyEdited with Adobe Creative CloudTo have your music considered for placement in the show, send us a link where it can be streamed and downloaded. Soundcloud and Bandcamp are two great sites to do so. Go to ofmusicandmen.com to submit your music.

Back on one of our bonus episodes in May 2020, we explored the personality types of all the female-identifying characters. It was a really fun episode and you seemed to like it; it got a really great response. In this BONUS episode, I have some fun revealing the male characters' personality types using 16personalities.com as reference. Also, visit our Pinterest for more on their style.So this episode, I’m going to give you the personality types of all the male characters that we’ve met thus far.Stax: Brandon Stacovski is Kenya’s friend from growing up; she’s known him the longest and their friendship has had (and will have) several different identities. He’s described as a white boy in the books and podcast with a cool “Brad Pitt/Tyler Durdan (Fight Club)” type of personality. He’s one of those people who knows everybody, very outgoing and good-looking, and a player (like Sam Malone from Cheers). So he gives Kenya real, unfiltered insight into men. He works in the financial industry and only loves his job because of the life/lifestyle it provides, but that will change in season 1 - ESFJSoloman: Solomon Dyal is also one of Kenya’s close male friends; she met him during her stint in college (he finished at the fictional Prince Hall U). He’s that guy who wants to be married. It could be a mixture of culture/religion (Indian) that brings about an expectation of marriage or it could be his personality; some people are just the relationship type. He generally seeks Kenya’s insight. He’s a nice guy who seems to always attract women who don’t want anything serious, so there’s that constant conversation about what women want. He’s an entrepreneur too; he runs a start-up that helps concierge doctors. - ISFJLucas: Lucas is Kenya’s artist; she’s only known him for about four years but he’s become like a little brother. He’s young, only 20, and he’s one of those cute, guitar-playing types who’s super talented, so it’ll prove hard for her to wrangle his impatience (Beiber type). Because of popularity on social media, he wants success now. This relationship will prove to be Kenya’s most challenging as she balances having to play almost a mother-type role to him despite this being a professional relationship. - ISFPDerek St. Cyr: Kenya’s primary love interest. Derek is very enigmatic, but not intentionally. We only see him through Kenya’s eyes, so we are force to see only what she sees (and in some cases, we don’t even get that much), and because she’s self-conscious and a little inexperienced, she’s a little intimidated by Derek in the beginning. He comes across very much like Mr. Big on SATC, where we are forced to believe he’s great, but only because Kenya tells us he is. We find that he’s very mature for 27; he has some growing success in whatever it is he does for a living, but he’s grounded so this obvious increase in money and popularity doesn’t seem to be really affecting him. But it takes a while to learn all we, and Kenya, want to...

Thank you for taking the time during this world crisis to still include this program in your daily life.We usually jump right into the episodes, but i just wanted to take a moment to say that your time is greatly appreciated, and if you or a loved one are trying to find ways to find your way back to good health, just know that you’re always in my heart.My hope is that this brings you joy, entertainment, and a much needed escape during your forced solitude. Thank you again, and enjoy the show...Kenya stops avoiding it and finally commits to meeting her father’s new love interest—the 33 y/o. And later, she helps Tk to make a life-changing decision about what’s most important—continuing to “act her age”, or for once, live her dream for true happiness.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-7-life-is-what-happensCREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEBisiesto by HiracutchHidden Trails by Broke in SummerUndone by Mona Wonderlick- YouTube: bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlick- Soundcloud: bit.ly/soundcloud-monawonderlick- Instagram: bit.ly/instagram-monawonderlick- Facebook: bit.ly/facebook-mona-wonderlickLook To The Future by Mike Leite @mikeleiteYouTube: goo.gl/7vyqYGFacebook: goo.gl/tuZdv9Soundcloud: goo.gl/x2f58EBorealis by Scott BuckleyCall Me by LIQWYDYOUTUBE:Music by LiQWYDFree download: bit.ly/call-me-free-downloadINSTAGRAM:Music by @LiQWYDWord of the episode:Valiant by JayJen & PratzappFree Download / Stream: fanlink.to/ValiantJPFollow JayJen:Spotify: a...

As Kenya helps nurse Lucas back from illness, she realizes that she has to draw a line. They are business partners, not parent and child. Meanwhile, both J and Ty experience the impressions that younger men can have--good and bad.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-6-of-age-yetCREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEReveal by IksonStream/buy Ikson music:- Spotify: goo.gl/GSvyMN- Soundcloud: @ikson- iTunes: itunes.apple.com/se/artist/ikson/id533041587Zdarmania by @NiwelWasted Years by @InossiRelax, man by Le GangLe Gang on SoundCloud: @thisislegangLe Gang on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Nqx1E1Le Gang on Apple Music: apple.co/2tCxx8MLe Gang on YouTube: bit.ly/2Th5V7ESunflower by @SoybmusicTrack: Sunflower — Soyb [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: youtu.be/dG1U3NuR9PkFree Download / Stream: alplus.io/sunflowerChildhood by @ScottBuckleyEdited with Adobe Creative CloudTo have your music considered for placement in the show, send us a link where it can be streamed and downloaded. Soundcloud and Bandcamp are two great sites to do so. Go to http://ofmusicandmen.com to submit your music.

Kenya's date with the older guy starts out great--a @BalkanBeatBox show and pancakes at The Diner--but a 20 year age difference quickly reveals some differences in how they see their futures (and present, for that matter).For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-5-the-great-compromiseCREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEChillin in the 70s by Studio MonkeyGet The Balkan Party Started by @SoundrollThings by @LiQWYD & @thisisLeGang :Music by LiQWYD & Le Gang - Free download: bit.ly/things-free-downloadINSTAGRAM: Music by @LiQWYD & @thisislegangBalkan Partizoni By @SoundrollStrange by Aden @musicbyadenQuirky Latin by Pink ZebraEscape by @NiwelMusic for the Word of the episode:Undertow by @ScottBuckleyEdited with Adobe Creative CloudTo have your music considered for placement in the show, send us a link where it can be streamed and downloaded. Soundcloud and Bandcamp are two great sites to do so. Go to ofmusicandmen.com to submit your music.

Kenya's job overseeing the careers of musicians often blur the lines between professional and parental, when Lucas needs more from her than she can give. And Tk is forced to make a big decision about her music and her day-job.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-4-when-to-startCREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by KayonaKIDS by @MonaWonderlickMona Wonderlick on Spotify: bit.ly/spotify-mona-wonderlickMona Wonderlick on Apple Music: bit.ly/applemusic-monawonderlickI'm Up In The Clouds by Le GangLe Gang - "Lo-Fi Beats & Chill" (Album) out on Spotify & Apple Music.Le Gang on SoundCloud: @thisislegangLe Gang on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Nqx1E1Le Gang on Apple Music: apple.co/2tCxx8MLe Gang on YouTube: bit.ly/2Th5V7EMusic for the Word of the episode:Horizons by @ScottBuckleyEdited with Adobe Creative CloudTo have your music considered for placement in the show, send us a link where it can be streamed and downloaded. Soundcloud and Bandcamp are two great sites to do so. Go to ofmusicandmen.com to submit your music.

Kenya agrees to go out with a man in his 40s, although she has second thoughts, when she hangs out with her longtime male friend who's her age, she starts to wonder if older men might be better.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-3-men-certain-ageClick here for more info on Don’t Mute DC or go to the credits page.CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by KayonaSad Circus x Unminus (Free download)Music for the Word of the episode:Soar by Scott BuckleyEdited with Adobe Creative CloudTo have your music considered for placement in the show, send us a link where it can be streamed and downloaded. Soundcloud and Bandcamp are two great sites to do so. Go to ofmusicandmen.com to submit your music.

While hanging out with J and Ty, the topic of age comes up, and when Kenya reveals that her father is dating someone 33-years-old, she has to admit that she's not handling this like an adult.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:http://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-2-where-timelineCREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by KayonaA Magical Journey Through Space by Leonell Cassio (free download)Music for the Word of the episode:A New Year by Scott BuckleyEdited with Adobe Creative CloudTo have your music considered for placement in the show, send us a link where it can be streamed and downloaded. Soundcloud and Bandcamp are two great sites to do so. Go to ofmusicandmen.com to submit your music.

Kenya realizes that there are some similarities between being a grown-up and being an entrepreneur--neither of which she's gotten any good at yet. Meanwhile, Tk finds that despite what she thinks, Hip Hop has no age limit.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-1-no-time-for-bidingCREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by KayonaCome On, Let’s Go by Le GangLe Gang on SoundCloud: @thisislegangLe Gang on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Nqx1E1Le Gang on Apple Music: apple.co/2tCxx8MLe Gang on YouTube: bit.ly/2Th5V7EPillow by Mona WonderlickFree download: bit.ly/pillow-download- YouTube: bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlick- Soundcloud: bit.ly/soundcloud-mona-wonderlick- Instagram: bit.ly/instagram-monawonderlickEdited with Adobe Creative CloudTo have your music considered for placement in the show, send us a link where it can be streamed and downloaded. Soundcloud and Bandcamp are two great sites to do so. Go to ofmusicandmen.com to submit your music.

In this Q&A episode, Kayona answers questions about Of Music and Men, talks about her heroes Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Issa Rae, gives insight about the goal for the project, and provides details about how we got to this point.1. What is the goal for this approach to the project?2. Tell us how the podcast differs from the novellas, how the novellas differ from the TV scripts, but what they all have in common.3. You start each episode with what you call a "cold open". How or why did you want to do this?4. How would you describe your writing style?5. The music is very important. Tell us about the journey (past, present, and future) of the music.6. What can we expect moving forward?If you have a question, email us at contact@ofmusicandmen.comOf Music and Men was created to be a television series. Still working toward that, this project continues to grow. I decided to turn each of the those television episodes into its own novella. For this podcast, you're hearing those novellas broken up into sub-episodes that you get each week. The last eight podcast-episodes that you've heard make up the pilot for the TV show (and for that matter, the first novella).Confused yet? lolFor credits on each of the episodes that make up this bonus, visit our episode archive page:https://ofmusicandmen.com/archives/Please support us at Patreon.com/ofmusicandmen

Of Music and Men is a scripted drama-comedy series presented to you in a weekly storytelling podcast format.You thought it was a book, or a short film, or a TV show?Well, all of that is true. Somewhat. Let me explain. Back in 2012, I set out to create a TV show about my life as a single young entrepreneur trying to establish an indie record company in Wash DC. I developed it, wrote the pilot, then made a short film...The thing is, tv shows, even those no budget YouTube ones, still require lots of resources and people. I know exactly what I want the tv show to be, but I believe that timing is everything, and trying to move forward before it’s time would be a disservice to what I know will be a great series someday.So I went another route. The pilot script was recognized in a few reputable industry contests, so knowing that it’s a more than solid story worth telling, I made a short film, then I turned that full season I wrote, 12 episodes of tv scripts, into novellas (little booklets).This podcast is a production, a reading (sometimes dramatic or comedic), of those episodes, sectioned out into easily digestible weekly stories.We follow a 20-something named Kenya Shaw as she works to build a record label while also (as a bachelorette) navigating perhaps the worst city in the country for single women (and not exactly the place you’d expect when it comes to entertainment) -- Washington, DC.Tune in every single week for these stories of music… and men.Music: "Keep on Going" X Khalil IsmailJazz Club by Kriss (Italy) - No.mad EP - copyright 2008 - Licensed by Undercut Records for official use to Of Music and MenTrail by Nobara Hayakawa (Japan) - copyright 2009 - Licensed by Nobara and Intervall-Audio for official use to Of Music and Men

Of Music and Men is a story, so it's best to start listening at episode one. This episode is a bonus episode during our brief hiatus.So, things have remained super busy on my end with writing and meetings. In this episode, I tell you about some of the things I've been writing and some of the meetings I've had. Plus, an update on when we'll be back.Music by Mona Wonderlick - Bloom (download via Soundcloud)Also, check out the Heroes video on Youtube. Just click here.

Of Music and Men is a story, so it's best to start listening at episode one. This episode is a bonus episode during our brief hiatus.I decided not to post an update last week. Sometimes you gotta read the room. There’s a lot going on in this country and I felt like I needed a break from entertainment for a minute. This episode is just a brief update on what's been happening.Music by Mona Wonderlick - Bloom (download via Soundcloud)Also, check out the Heroes video on Youtube. Just click here.