VONTE NYC PODCAST

Today I have Bxno in the building ! This is probably my shortest podcast, but things happen when people are tardy! Life update (:29) hesitance as a new artist (2:20) The origin of Bxno (5:05) artists should also produce beats (5:40) Recording for the first time (6:54) how do the people receive Bxno & speaking on his track “Dog Days” (9:35) shows in PA vs NYC (11:01) utilizing his resources and dropping future projects ( talks about his Visual project and audio project) (12:30) how he’s going to make his next moves the best moves & more (14:25) The camera didn’t die midway through the interview, it was never started and that beep you heard was it going to sleep. Follow Instagram.com/vontenycpodcast for the freestyle! Follow Bxno! https://instagram.com/binoledieu_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= & stream his music out now on all platforms! Get 20% off your order of Janis Juice using code ‘vontenyc’ Janis-juices.com

Joined by some lovely folks today. I have Molly McCoy, Dj Chase & Reemo Meerak on the show ! Molly touches on Roe V Wade overturning & being a new mom (2:50) who is Molly McCoy? (5:20) first half of 2022 treatment (8:15) DJ chase speaks on drill music as a niche piece of entertainment (10:25) doing things different today as an artist as opposed to years ago (12:45) Molly & DJ Chase’s business relationship (14:10) support (19:05) Being on stage and performing at legendary venues (22:00) the days where you want to give up (27:16) contracts and tangible products as an artist (35:00) vulnerability & never meet your idols (36:30) Molly’s top 5 rappers (43:05) Reemo finally gets the mic and drops some gems + more! (50:00) Stream Molly McCoy’s music everywhere! Follow Molly McCoy https://instagram.com/mollymccoy_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow DJ Chase https://instagram.com/_djchase__?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow Reemo Meerak https://instagram.com/reemomeerak_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Get 20% off your order of Jani’s Juice using code ‘vontenyc’ https://www.janis-juices.com

We back! Disclaimer: due to a hard drive issue, these next few episodes will unfortunately be audio only. You know how we rock tho. Great conversation always! Today we have recording artist, future superstar Dorren Pierre, with Tyrell of The True Management Firm. Opening the convo & entering Dorren season (2:05) Duality, the two pack…single? (6:00) Dorren makes too much music to drop/marketing the releases (8:05) first experience with creating sound (10:53) choosing close friends for management. Pros and cons. (14:01) opening up for PNB Rock, NLE Choppa, and performing at SOBs tonight!(17:26) having longer set times & prep (19:12) promote your shit! (23:02) creating without a big budget + creating an organic team (25:10) expectations after the SOBs show (28:45) new music & features ? (31:45) quick networking gem from myself (33:08) this was pre recorded so don’t flame me for my Celtics rant (34:30) inspirations in life & as a creator + more (38:20) Search Dorren Pierre on all streaming and stream Duality, out now! Follow Dorren Pierre https://instagram.com/dorrenpierre?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow Tyrell https://instagram.com/thetruetstew?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow The True Management Firm https://instagram.com/thetruemanagementfirm?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Get 20% off your order of Janis Juice using code ‘Vontenyc’ https://www.janis-juices.com

Today I have DC’s finest, spoken word artist, philanthropist, genius, Justyn Iman accompanied by Yoshi Entertainment LLC Did I throw shade to DC too early? (2:50) the formal introduction (4:20) Laces to Bows, talking about a traumatic experience(tw: sexual assault) + support from her parents with business (5:40) cupcake wars + teaching the youth some life skills that are seeking to fade away (8:30) steps to writing her 100 - page ‘workbook’ for kids + where’s the audiobook?! (13:00) ‘Mindset’ EP is the first meditation EP I’ve heard in my life. Justyn gets into the story behind the EP + there’s physical copies! (17:20) are you listening or hearing? (25:55) the goals eventually align (28:30) Creating networks within (35:01) confession time, praise the Lord! (37:32) The ‘Mindset’ EP out now ! https://music.apple.com/us/album/mindset-ep/1608518651 & on all platforms! @justyniman on all social media https://www.lacestobowsinc.org/ Cop some Jani’s juice Code VONTENYC for 20% off! https://www.janis-juices.com/

Today I have Bronx Native Q.Rich in the building. This convo was long over due. We met at his release party in the summer of 2021 for his Richmix vol 1 release. This interview is late, The Grey Area is out now! Respecting the creative process (3:34) Trendy situations & negatives/positives (6:00) Marketing is more important than the product (11:42) the Vado link up (15:00) what is uptown? + where does Q find himself in the mix (22:00) being an artist and knowing how to build an artist (27:05) do you need interpersonal skills to work in entertainment? (29:45) The music industry being a business that’s interesting to navigate (33:00) Q talks about his son stumbling upon his music & how the relationship is between them two (37:00) running into your peers at events, and having familiarity with people in the industry (40:00) We get more into deciphering the uptown/bronx/Harlem areas, what he expects from the game & more ! (45:00) Follow Q.Ri¢h on social media https://instagram.com/q.rich__?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Stream The Grey Area; https://music.apple.com/us/artist/q-ri¢h/1498938844 Follow the podcast on Instagram Instagram.com/vontenycpodcast Get 20% off your Jani’s Juice order using code ‘vontenyc’ Janis-juices.com

No reintroduction needed. Let’s get back to it. I’ve arrived on the pod waves once again, with video (Spotify ONLY) Welcome my sponsor, Janis Juice. (2:05) Welcome my first guest back, Majorwayy, & giving her flowers off rip (2:35) Spanish Eric discovered Majorwayyt (5:25) beginning days in performing arts and the transition to music (7:54) therapy & losing her mom at a young age (9:20) Herbalife is good in my books! + finding new confidence through lifestyle changes (14:25) prioritizing being a creative and human full time (16:30) “Great morning beautiful people” (19:30) putting out music for the first time + learning how to be an artist (24:00) have people around that have genuine goals, not secret motives (29:00) fitting the mold + vulnerability (33:00) ‘Missunderstood’ streaming everywhere (37:30) Touching on mental health, rap competitions, acting & more! Majorwayy’s latest single, Missunderstood out now! https://unitedmasters.com/m/62338d1ee7043858c640ae26 20% off with code ‘vontenyc’ Janis-juices.com Vontenyc.bio.link

HERE IS MY LAST AUDIO ONLY POD! In the episode I say episode 50(but it’s now!) Today I have Max Wavee on the show! (Sorry I sound so far from the mic, I was really social distancing lol) Perception is a killer (3:30). 2021 was a slow year due to depressions that he’s overcome since (5:00) criticism to current music and things he’s working on for the upcoming project (7:30). Early dreams on being an author. (9:25) being born in Guatemala + and knowing firsthand what humble beginnings are (11:20) “I ain’t never been w. A baddie” (14:44) Drake dropped out the Grammys cuz he was shook! Or not? (19:00). Talking about his upcoming tape + how he gets his features (23:01) Are showcases worth the money (27:00) how does 2025 look + more (29:30) Follow Max Wavee on social media and stream his music everywhere Instagram.com/Maxwavee The next time we present this podcast, video will be a mainstay ! Thank you for the last 4 years!

Happy New Year (Not really) This episode was recorded at the end of 2021! Today we have Brooklyn Bred Muzik’s own DapaDon. After knowing Dap over a year virtually, we finally meet in person (2:20). Getting his name from the mafia + Brooklyn Bred Muzik (5:00). Working on his 8th studio project (9:00). Critiquing early work and growing with your passion (13:00). Collabs only come when you have substance (19:00). Is Lil Kim a lyricist? (24:30). Clubhouse still gotta run the check (28:00). Stop lying to me about cameos! + never wasting opportunities (31:45) we don’t appreciate talent as comsumers/are comsumers in control? (36:55) having his daughter as apart of his endeavors + not forcing your kids to pursue a life like yourself (42:50). Expectations for the album release, touring experiences + more ! (45:30). Follow DapaDon on Twitter.com/dapadon Instagram.com/dapadon718 Stream DapaDon’s music everywhere! No mix on this pod! Congrats Selecta Sha on his engagement !

Happy December! Let’s get to closing off an amazing year! Today I’m with Faulty Uncommon: YoHak!, Original Scotch, Sweatband Lou & JuicexX Creeping on a 10k cypher! (3:00). Recap of their Long Island show. (4:16). Studio sessions as a collective. (8:10). Preparing for the new Year & Having social media manger + content mangers are important (9:00). Are there off-seasons as a creative? + catering to happiness (14:30). Traveling + tours / Airbnb vs Hotel (20:00). Difficult things about being a collective & how to make things efficient (27:00). Creative promo (32:45). Was 2020’s plan executed in 2021 + fighting for US as a people. (35:00). Favorite artists (40:00). Can Fab sell out Barclays Center (43:30). When people with outside clout infiltrate music in the wrong way. (44:30). Verzuz talk & more! (46:22). Follow Instagram.com/faultyuncommon Individual instagrams in the bio! Linktr.ee/vontenyc2 Full video will be available via my patreon in 48 hours! Patreon.com/vontenyc Have a safe weekend!

This episode was to drop last week, so some of the things mentioned may refer to past tense as if it was this week. Apologies. Subscribe to the patreon for full video ! https://www.patreon.com/Vontenyc?fan_landing=true Welcome back a friend of the show, MontDadTv. We talk about his poplin Halloween Party: Trick or Treesh + how I spent that weekend (2:58). Mont Bolton? Being an actor/performer in HS (6:00). 2014 (10:02). Crocs are standing the test of time (12:22). Getting compared to peers (14:30). FOMO on a “bad life” + getting kicked outta school (15:45). Parties are the plug (18:55). Getting back hacked Instagrams (19:30). Mont has a tv show that I’m on and didn’t even know! (24:40). Working with a delivery service that saves restaurants money with all meals being $7-$9! (26:55). Getting into music + being a good kid with anger issues. (29:00). Slow bop + the merch/porn star convention (32:00). Don’t rush the process (38:00). Wanting to work w. Jamie Foxx + more ! Follow us on social media Instagram.com/vontenyc Instagram.com/montdadtv2 We dont have a mix this week, but check out Lyrical Flexercise Cypher volume 6 out now! https://youtu.be/aGyvYQvhsHc

Today we have New Jersey recording artist/entertainer, TwoGeebs aka Zilla F Baby Subscribe to the patreon for the video! https://www.patreon.com/Vontenyc Deciphering the two names & shoutouts my bro Sha! (1:58). New artist approach (3:49). Influenced by and wanna to go against Cam’ron (5:00). Older acts in hip hop (6:40). Does Jersey get music love? (10:00). Releasing music for the first time & food references in music (11:54). Art work is important! (12:50). Being prepared and strategizing / promotion (13:10). Are we allowed to take breaks? (20:02). Music video concepts are dying out + Busta Verzuz Missy: video Verzuz? (23:50). How does a new artist market? Pandemic ain’t stop a thing! + why he rocks the ski mask. (26:02). Two Geebs CANT live without music (33:00). Do you have a place here? (38:00). Stop visiting Hawaii + more! (40:00). Follow us on social media Instagram.com/vontenyc Instagram.com/twogeebs ThaGeebsTape 2 will be out tomorrow! & a visual will be available. Search TwoGeebs to stream all music Open studio day! - https://tapk.it/wtmboxoffice Have a great weekend.

Today I have Jamaican Artist, Kanfydenz in the building! Subscribe to my patreon for video access to the interview: https://www.patreon.com/Vontenyc Pull up to SomethingLightMedia’s open studio day! https://tapk.it/wtmboxoffice (2:02) BADNESS ARRIVED (3:05) Early days in Jamaica (4:20) first thoughts of America + first encounter with snow (6:12). is Jamaica responsible for hip hop? (8:30). Experimenting with sounds + meeting “Ms. Purple (10:00). Switching up the sound + adjusting to being a Jamaican and adopting a Brooklyn sound (13:20) I found out about Kanfydenz because he played Santa Clause, no really! (14:35) giving Wav3king his flowers (16:07). Taking the leap and dropping his first official record in 2019 + public reaction (17:25). Kanfydenz created a song in Spanish by learning the language on Google + credits Justin Bieber for wanting to do it. (18:30). Strategizing your releases as an artist (20:35) FREE WORL BOSS (22:05) artists Kanfydenz wants to work w. & more (26:22) Follow us on social Media Instagram.comkanfydenz Instagram.com/Vontenyc Catch Kanfydenz playing Santa https://youtu.be/wj8IS8ocDtg Catch out the latest video “Badness” & stream all of his music https://youtu.be/RGbVtCf1ong Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 Have a good weekend !

Today I sit down with Quise Entertainment No stranger to the show, Quise returns for a solo interview. This week we are at The Platform studio Catch up with Vonté (:53). #VonteVents (2:05). Welcome Quise back to the show (3:33). DO IT FOR THE VINE (5:20)! We found out we have a lot more mutuals than we think (7:00). First viral moment (9:01). Being able to use old concepts for new content + using dark times for comedy purposes (14:00). ADHD + Retention (17:11). Patreon plug + Spliff Star (19:55). Stand up comedy goals and who are Quise’s inspirations (22:00). Quise speaks on continuously going viral without getting tagged for his content + getting love in public (24:45). Music? (28:50). Birthday plans + future plans (34:33). Itsbizkit giving him the tik tok sauce early + constantly getting banned (37:53). is it difficult to realign after taking breaks/having setbacks? (40:11) If you’d like to “see” this episode, subscribe to my patreon for this + more exclusive content ! https://www.patreon.com/Vontenyc?fan_landing=true Follow us on social medial Instagram.com/quiseentertainment Instagram.com/vontenyc Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 Have a good weekend!

Today I sit down with Jazz & Bree from JJ Public Relations I had a long summer, and a very eventful one and I owe a lot of it to these women ! -Small summer recap + what’s to come for Vonté (0:15). We heard from Steve! (2:15). publications or public relations? (3:15). Starting the company & Jazz talks early work days (4:45). Jazz & Bree meet (7:02) Bree gets her start working with Vina Love, as a breakthrough into the industry. (8:15) THEY HIRING! (9:10) Publicists, A&R, Managers. Who’s who? (9:48). Event production isn’t easy, Bree got it! (13:30). Being a publicists for sports personnel and Jazz working for NY Liberty (15:20). What type of people they want to represent (17:10) trying to be PR for recording artist, Billy B (20:00) Gearing up for 2022 and not taking things personal (22:01) being the new generation of entertainment (24:00). should you really have a publicist when you’re an entertainer? (27:00). will NYC ever be on the same page? & fake industry heads (30:01). Everyone needs to Stop being late! (35:00) how to get a free consultation from JJ Public Relations (43:00) Follow us on Social media Instagram.com/jj_publicrelations Instagram.com/infamous_jazz Instagram.com/Breeb._ Instagram.com/vontenyc Mix by selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 Have a great weekend !

Today I sit down with recording artist Elroy Jetson He is here promoting his album, “When you win, Nothing hurts” Talking about why Queens artists get overlooked (3:00) quick Verzuz recap (4:15) collaboration projects. (6:05) Realizing music was his outlet. (8:30) having multiple sounds is one of the most important thing in music (10:00) can everyone in the team do music? (12:30) How he chose the track listing and more about his new tape (14:00) Post album promotion is important (18:20) Learning outside of the education system (20:00) politics and the elephant in entertainment (25:00) How do people get away with blatantly stealing someone’s sound. (27:00) Elroy Jetson, the actor? (28:12) coming up with the stage name. (33:00) WHEN YOU WIN, NOTHING HURTS OUT NOW BY ELROY JETSON OUT ANY SECOND! Be sure to tap in Follow us on social media Instagram.com/elroyjetson_ Instagram.com/vontenyc Mix by Selecta Sha! Stay safe.

Today we tap in with recording artist Zay From The Stuy! Addressing podcast business and other ventures. (1:00) Introducing Zay with a little summer catch up. (5:20) Early recording days. (8:15) Being a basketball coach for a “living” and what that does to him as a person/artist. (10:15) Having outlets as a black man. (17:05) We talk Stuy Baby, the 10-song project out now! (22:01) Visual Importance with music. (33:30) DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? (39:30) Current To-Do list. (46:00) does the Lox Vs Dipset age well? & more verzuz scenarios. (47:15) Follow Zay From The Stuy Instagram.com/zayfromthestuy Stream “STUY BABY” out now! Follow me Instagram.com/vontenyc Twitter.com/vontenyc Selecta Sha was booked & busy so we couldn’t get the customized mix! Still enjoy what we have! Instagram.com/selectasha98

On today’s episode we have upcoming and new artist, FB Rest In Peace Taneequa Brooks & Ayesha K Faines & Prayers to Haiti (1:00). Lyrical Flexercise Cypher volume 4 & battle rap event info (2:12). Introduction to FB (3:05). Admitting my new found love for Drill music (5:02). FB talks about For The shakes, part 2 and No Chance which are his three current singles out. (6:00). Family life and when he decided to take music serious (8:15). Importance of management as a new independent artist and aligning with the “right” people (10:15). Show up everywhere! (15:01). Top 5? (17:00). Performances & nerves (22:00). Getting kicked off his homie’s song and aftermath (26:40). Celebs get money and lose their brain cells. Do we blame the label? (29:00). Accepting support (35:15). What is your deepest fear? (38:02). Chief keef Verzuz? (43:04). Soulja Boy’s firsts, and continuous wishes to make New York whole (45:00). Catch FB’s music on all streaming platforms by searching “FB”. No Chance, For the Shakes & pt 2 out now! For The Shakes Music Video out! https://youtu.be/SkcFaEfSTP8 Follow us on social media Instagram.com/fb_king_luther228 Instagram.com/vontenyc Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 Essentials From Earth is still down for maintenance!

On Today’s episode, I sit down with music artist, Winny SM Ash Dollas is still out, we will have her back soon! Introducing the Good vibes himself, Winny SM joined with J-O (2:45). Winny talks about time on Thisis50 (4:30). We discuss his start in music after being placed in a program to keep out of trouble (7:30). Winny steals a Valentine’s Day gift from Walgreens, and meets J-O (12:20). Antisocial Vol 2 is out now, but where is volume 1?! (17:30). Is Winny ready for limelight? (22:30). We get into personal family talk (23:30). Handling mental health (26:00). Responses to feedback on his debut project (28:00). Tackling doubt and FOMO (31:00). Dream stages (34:30). Inspiration in music (37:00). What’s to come in the next 5 years + final thoughts (40:45). Shoutouts to my official personal chef! (42:51). AntiSocial Vol 2 by Winny SM streaming everywhere. Follow us on social media Instagram.com/goodvibeswinny Instagram.com/staccpaper89 Instagram.com/vontenyc Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/Selectasha98 For Real Estate needs: Instagram.com/chicrestorationsllc Disclaimer: I said the wrong name in the episode. Follow my personal chef Instagram.com/kaviarnoir Essentials from Earth site is down for maintenance!

On today’s I have a few special guests, Stone Harden, QuiseEntertainment, and MontDad TV. Studio insider. Don’t mind me lol (:55). Introducing the guests of the guest, viral sensations QuiseEntertainment & MontDad TV (1:30). Stone Harden talks being on tour (2:30). We talk about his self-titled debut tape (4:01). The trio talks their hilarious link ups in college (5:51). Anticipating the rest of the year (7:30). How women and the wrong crowd led to his Break in music (9:10). How Stone feels about today’s music game (13:28). Investing is the future (20:10). Virtual show on ‘Sessions Live’ coming soon (23:07). Acting, and being on Wu Tang & Power Season 3: Raising Kanan (26:20). “Blue checks” don’t bring anyone out to shows (37:00). PREACH! (41:01). Hilarious story about how Quise and MontDad’s antics led to Stone Harden having to change his stage name (43:45). Follow us on social media! Instagram.com/StoneHarden Instagram.com/QuiseEntertainment Instagram.com/Montdadtv2 Instagram.com/vontenyc Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 This podcast is sponsored by Essentials From Earth! Instagram.com/essentialsfromearthbk Get 15% off your first order by using promo code ‘VONTENYCPOD’ https://essentials-from-earth-bk.myshopify.com Have a great memorial weekend! Stay safe.

On Today’s episode, we sit down with music artist, and Superman for our people, F.L.O.W. Remembering DMX (1:01). Welcome to our guest! (5:30). #standwithjennifer (06:26). Following a life altering experience (11:00). Uncrustables, cut the check! (12:45). Behind the acronym F.L.O.W. (15:35). Getting inspired by Lauryn Hill, and behind the music. (17:10). Why I have beef w. Lauryn Hill (21:30). The new project is 98% done! (25:30). Being an artist and if concept albums are his niche (29:00). We discuss clubhouse, and Flow Nightly Network (33:00). BUY BLACC and how community outreach and participation is important. (42:50). & Please tell Ash her hive name is horrible! Lol (53:00) Make sure to stream “I learned from Lauryn” and the rest of F.L.O.W.‘s music streaming everywhere! Be sure to follow Flow Nightly Network on clubhouse! Follow us on social media! Instagram.com/flow349 Twitter.com/flow349 Instagram.com/vontenyc Instagram.com/ashDollas_ Mix by Selecta Sha Instagram.com/selectasha98 This podcast is sponsored by Essentials From Earth! Instagram.com/essentialsfromearthbk Get 15% off your first order by using promo code ‘VONTENYCPOD’ https://essentials-from-earth-bk.myshopify.com