NOT 97

Yearning with Dende

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We caught up with Def Jam's newest signee on the eve of releasing his latest project "I Am, Because You Are." Dende talks coming up in small town Texas playing in Church choir with his family and learning how the perform from studying Baptist preachers. We discuss the emotion tax of making R&B and the essence of his music that comes from a deep yearning. Dende names his Mt. Rushmore of iconic "running" singers, and performs his standout track "Never."

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Eem Triplin: On his debut album, studying songwriters, evolving his sound, & more.

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0000

We caught up with Johnstown, PA's own Eem Triplin to talk through his major label debut "Melody Of A Memory," working with the legendary DJ Dahi who executive produced the record, and how studying the art of songwriting has evolved his sound, amongst more.

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Kingo Halla: Coming up in a musical family, Toronto's community, exploring new sounds, and the latest "Alchemy"

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

We’re starting off the year joined by Toronto’s Kingo Halla. We talk the development of his sound and navigating new collaborations on his upcoming project Alchemy. He talks coming up as the youngest in a musical family, and watching his brothers pave their own paths in the industry. Going through the conservatory system and studying at Berklee, leaning into community in Toronto and more. Plus a live performance of the title track to his new album, Alchemy.

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BADBADNOTGOOD: the secret to longevity, the art of collaboration, touring the world, Toronto, & more

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

For the last episode of the year we catch up with the boys from the prolific jazz outfit BadBadNotGood during their marathon residency at the Blue Note. We talk through their process of writing and collaborating — most recently with Baby Rose on Slow Burn. We discuss their hometown of Toronto and the influential scene they came up in alongside Daniel Caesar, Charlotte Day Wilson, and more, the secrets to longevity as a band, and what's next for them.

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Jordan Hawkins: Coming up in the church, finding his sound, and living out his rock star dreams.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

We caught up with Jordan Hawkins to talk through his rise from coming up in North Carolina and his early days in the church, to beginning his professional journey out in LA, making waves across the country, and living out his rock star dreams next year releasing a new project & touring his music around the world. Check out Jordan's latest single "Love So Good" out now on all platforms.

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Mavi: “Shadowbox,” the ups and downs of independence, evolving as a songwriter, giving back to the city of Charlotte, & more.

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Charlotte’s own Mavi joined us on the day before releasing his latest body of work “Shadowbox,” a record that he says represents a wholly artistic pursuit, created freely without inhibition or external pressures. Mavi discusses his journey as an independent artists and the challenges, as well as the honor that goes along with that, we talk through his hometown’s impact on him and in turn his work to creating greater access to the arts for kids coming up in Charlotte, amongst more. Plus a performance of “I did” live from the studio.

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Nana: Artist development, the influence of the West Coast, visual storytelling, and more.

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

We sat down with LA’s Nana a few months back after the release of his 3 EP, the lead up to his latest “Are U Still There?” We talk through the West Coast’s banner year this year, the importance of visual storytelling, coming up in family of Ghanaian immigrants and the influence his parents have had on his artistry, and more. Plus a performance, live from the fire escape, of his standout “Motion.”

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Isaia Huron: “I’ll Finish The Lyrics Later,” finding comfort in chaos, embracing human error, and putting the art first.

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0000

Isaiah Huron takes his time but doesn’t over think it. On the heels of releasing his latest “I’ll Finish The Lyrics Later” we have a conversation about growing up in the church and what those early experiences taught him about performing, finding comfort in chaos, putting the art first, and embracing human error, amongst much more.

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Tariq Al-Sabir: being unbound by expectations, wearing many creative hats, working with Dev Hynes, & more

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Tariq Al-Sabir is a producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, musical director, the list goes on. We caught up with Tariq to talk through his latest “Unlike Yesterday Today I’m Ready,” the foundation his hometown of Baltimore set for him creatively, his work as a producer and music director most notably with Dev Hynes, and more. Plus a performances of Dry Flower live from the studio.

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Peach Tree Rascals: Navigating the industry, their viral “Mariposa” moment, keeping each other humble, and more.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The crew from San Jose collective Peach Tree Rascals join us today on the heels of releasing their latest “LOVE, THE RASCALS.” We talk through what it takes to stay friends and collaborators navigating the ups and downs of the industry. What the viral “Mariposa” moment meant to them, at 378 million plays and counting, and the power in rebuilding from the ground up.

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ESTA: his debut album FRANCIS, coming up in Soulection, finding his confidence, & trusting his instincts.

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Prolific producer and DJ ESTA stops by to talk through his latest record FRANCIS, his early days running around with Soulection, finding his confidence, & trusting his instincts.

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Baby Money: Coming up in Detroit, the message in the music, hitting the road, and being a father

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Detroit’s Baby Money stopped by sit down with RaShaad and talk through the intention behind his music, representing the city of Detroit, and the talent that’s rising from that city right now. We discuss hitting the road for the first time and being a father, amongst more. Plus an acapella performance of "Shinin."

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LUCI: Being a multifaceted creative, pushing boundaries while staying true to her foundation, and what’s next

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

LUCI is a North Carolina-raised, Brooklyn-based artist known for boundary pushing sounds that span punk, hip-hop, electronic, experimental and everything in between. We talk subverting genre and pushing beyond labels while maintaining a connection to your sonic roots. Luci speaks on art school and her many creative pursuits from visual art to dance to playwriting. And performs SPINS off her latest record THEY SAY THEY LOVE YOU.

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Tempest: Channeling rage into fun, being a multi-creative, ego death, & her latest release The Ranch

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Tempest joins us today on the heels of releasing her latest "The Ranch." Multi-talented and ever pursuing new creative endeavors we talk to Tempest about DJing, cooking, songwriting, producing, performing and more. We talk making fun music that stems from rage, the power of an ego death, and more plus a live performance of the title track The Ranch.

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Xenia Manasseh: Songwriting as a form of confession, raising the ceiling for African artists, & creating space for people to feel.

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Xenia Manasseh joins us today discussing her journey from Nairobi to Berklee college of music to LA. We discuss her relationship to place as a part of her creative process, the ever rising ceiling of opportunity for artists coming out of Africa, writing as a form of confession and self reflection amongst much more plus an in-studio performance of “Phases.”

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Radamiz: On intention, purpose, finding peace in the process, spreading love, and so much more.

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Radamiz is one of one. The Brooklyn-born, LA-based artist and filmmaker stopped by NOT 97 to have an expansive, thoughtful conversation about intention, purpose, how and where we seek validation, worth, and so much more. Radamiz is known as a deep thinker, a community leader, and a visionary artist, amongst more. He talks use through his journey, his growth, and his perspective. Plus — performances of “I am blessed, I’m Alive, I’m Amazing” and “STTTRETCH” live from the studio.

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Yellow Days: On "Hotel Heaven," storytelling, reconnecting with himself, and exploring a new sound.

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A few months we linked up with Yellow Days before his sold out show at Elsewhere to talk through this “Hotel Heaven” era of his — what this warped world represents and the thrill of pulling people out of their comfort zone. Yellow Days talks through the twists of his career from signing to a major, getting lost in LA, to holding up in a flat in London to find himself again.

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Duckwrth: His most vulnerable album, world-building, defying preconceptions, & more.

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

We sat down with the boundary bending Duckwrth as he gears up to release his highly anticipated new album — he breaks down the process to creating his most vulnerable, expansive body of work to date and building a world for his art to live in. We discuss his foundation as a graphic designer his hands-on approach to his career, and what led to this point, amongst more. Plus an in-studio live performance of the lead single "GREY SCALE."

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Chenayder: Her life-changing year, cosigns from Tyler, The Creator to Clairo, balancing music & high school, and her debut "Maybe In Another Life."

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Today’s guest Chenayder may be still be in high school but she’s already gotten co-signs from Tyler The Creator, SZA, Clairo, Smino, Mavi, and more. We talk through her nascent career and building her sound in real time, juggling high school and music, hitting the road with Mavi, and releasing her debut EP “Maybe In Another Life.”

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Swavay: Staying true to himself, lessons from Metro Boomin & James Blake, building community, and his latest BILLY.

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Atlanta’s own SWAVAY joins us today to talk through his latest “BILLY,” what he’s learned from his decade + career in this industry, lessons from Metro Boomin to James Blake, and the importance of community in the rap game, amongst more.

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Justin Nozuka: Growing up surrounded by music, Toronto, his process, & latest “CHLORINE."

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

We’re sat down with Justin Nozuka on the heels of releasing his latest body of work "CHLORINE" to dive into Justin’s illustrious career since dropping his debut album at 16 years old and coming up in a family surrounded by music & ambition. Justin reflects on his experiences and lessons learned over the years navigating this creative pursuit & introduces “Berlin Spins” off CHLORINE — available on all platforms.

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Benji.: Coming out of Pittsburgh, his time with Spillage Village, developing his sound, and crafting the Love Gun Trilogy.

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

We’re tapping in with Pittsburgh-born artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist BENJI, coming into his own after years working with Atlanta supergroup Spillage Village and Earthgang. We talk through coming up out of Pittsburg and how that city has shaped who his is as an artist, finding his sound, and his Love Gun Trilogy as he gears up to release the final installment Love Gun 3 based around themes of Self Love. Plus, a live performance of “Radio.”

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Kenji: On his debut project "between heaven & earth," finding his voice, and building community.

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Today we’re joined by Brooklyn newcomer Kenji. We discuss his process & the journey to finding his voice, his sound, and his community. Kenji offers an intimate live performance of his track "SALMA," the lead single to his debut EP "between heaven & earth" that will be available on all platforms on September 27th.

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Lekan: On intentional songwriting, surrendering to the creative process, and touring with Tems

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A few months ago we sat down with Lekan and discussed his approach to songwriting and surrendering to the creative process. And we talked through what this current moment means to him, as Lekan supports Tems on her "Born In The Wild" tour. Plus Lekan givs an intimate in-studio performance of "Familiar," the stand out track from his latest “So You Know” EP.

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Buddy: On finding himself, going independent, & his latest release "Don't Forget To Breath."

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Buddy joins us on the heels of dropping his latest record “Don’t forget to breathe.” Buddy discusses his journey from signing with Pharrell at 15 and working within the major label system for over a decade, to today, releasing his music as a fully independent artists. Buddy talks through his own perspective shifts over the last couple of years, going on a wellness retreat in Portugal, and ultimately finding peace within himself. Amongst more. Plus an impromptu, acapella performance of "Buddy A Fool."

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TeaMarrr: On having fun in her cat woman era, songwriting as therapy, misogynoir, and more

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

TeaMarrr is not one to sleep on. The LA-by way of Boston artist has been making waves in the industry for years with a pointed pen and a contagious energy she’s ready to step back into the light after laying low since 2023’s “You Should Prolly Sit Down For This.” We talk through her latest single “CATMAN” and what this new era represents for her both sonically and conceptually. We discuss her relationship with Issa Rae and the experience of being signed to Issa’s Raedio imprint. Plus, a captivating performance of the single “CATMAN” in full costume.

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Low.bō: On Baltimore, honest songwriting, family, & embracing his own creative path

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Rising Baltimore-born singer / songwriter Low.bō talks through his relationship with his hometown, what it means to develop your own sound in real time, the importance of family, and how his experience in visual art mediums has impacted and influenced his music. Plus, a live performance of his track "Silverhaze."

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Andre Lawrence: On Dustrial Denim, growing up in NYC, exploring new sounds, & more.

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0000

New York’s own Andre Lawrence join us on the heels of dropping his debut record “Dustrial Denim.” We talk through his aspirations in music and pushing beyond hip-hop, how this city has shaped who he is and the artist he is becoming, what it means to pay homage to those before you while staying true to yourself, and more. Plus a live performance of his track "Vignettes."

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Real Ones: Chicago's music platform on their rise, community, & who they're listening to

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

This episode is a special delivery — highlighting not a rising artists, but a rising collective of music journalists, videographers, photographers and more. REAL ONES is a Chicago force — covering the sound of the city and beyond for the better part of the last 3 years. We had the pleasure of working with Real Ones to present Frank Leone’s debut album release party in Chicago and in New York and had to have them — all eight of them who were in New York — on the show to talk through the community and platform that they’re building.

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Frank Leone: On his debut album FISH, finding his voice, coming up in Chicago, world building, & more.

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Back in May we linked with Chicago artists and producer Frank Leone to celebrate the release of his long-awaited Fools’ Gold debut “FISH” with two shows in New York and Chicago. While in New York we had Frank stop by the studio to talk through his illustrious career spanning over a decade of making music, his interest in visual storytelling, and what this moment with Fools Gold means to him. As well, a live rendition of "Morning Dew."

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Seafood Sam: On redefining the sound of Long Beach, embracing the process, the importance of family, & more.

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:00:00 -0000

Today we talk to Long Beach’s own Seafood Sam on the heels of releasing his latest Standing on Giant Shoulders . Sam discusses his legendary hometown and what it means to transcend the sound of the city. Over 8 albums in 5 years, we talk through Sam's prolific output and his evolution as a produce and songwriter. In addition, Sam gives a live in-studio performance of Rainboots & Ponchos.

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Tunji Ige: On Philly, blurring genre, songwriting, and what's next

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

We’re sitting down with Tunji Ige to talk through his career from the blog days to today, coming up in Philly and how that creative community has shaped him as an artist, finding his sound and not being afraid to defy genre, what it has meant as a Nigerian American to see African artists be accepted worldwide, and his experience as a Grammy-nominated songwriter for his work on Khalid’s Location, amongst more. Plus an in-studio performance of his unreleased track "BUNNY RANCH."

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Rae Khalil: On her debut CRYBABY, working with Anderson .Paak, Rhythm & Flow, intentional songwriting, and more

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Rae Khalil joins the show as she gears up to release her debut album CRYBABY with Anderson .Paak's Ape.Shit. We talk to Rae about her introduction into music and how her career and creative process has evolved since we featured the track “Girlfriend” off her debut back in 2018. We discuss Rae’s experience on Netflix’s rap competition show Rhythm & Flow, working with and being Grammy nominated with .Paak, and her excellent debut record. Plus an exclusive performance of an unreleased track.

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Chris Patrick: On Jersey, work ethic, artist development, and building his own community.

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Chris Patrick joins us today to talk through his rapidly rising career from Jersey to Atlanta to LA. We talk through work ethic as Chris is one of the most hard working artists out now, we discuss his experience releasing music on EVEN and the value of sharing music directly with his fans, and what it has meant to have a community of like-minded artists to both support and motivate to go harder, amongst more. Plus a studio performance of his track "Barcelona."

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MoRuf: on Jersey, coming up around legends, redefining his worth, the Tiny Mic era, & being a father

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Peace Peace — our friend and former guest MoRuf joins the show as he rolls out his “Tiny Mic Raps Vol 1” and looks ahead to the next wave of his career. We talk through MoRuf’s long journey through the mixtape era, what Jersey means to him, coming up around legends like SZA, Jesse Boykins the 3rd, and Joshua Kissi, being a father, and what we can expect from his forthcoming project, MOOLODIC. Plus, a live in-studio performance of the track Naz Joint.

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Erick The Architect: On embracing his full potential as an artist, the impact of the Flatbush Zombies, collaborating with legends, & his passion for design

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Erick The Architect joins us on the heels of releasing his latest “I’ve Never Been Here Before," his most honest, his most experimental, and his most free — featuring collaborations from Baby Rose, George Clinton, James Blake, Joey Badass, and more. We discuss Erick coming into his own as a producer and artist, how formative his family has been in shaping who he is, what he learned from the rise of the Flatbush Zombies, and his deep passion for design, amongst much more.

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Daisy World: On capturing the moment, the power of community, being vulnerable, & finding confidence in the process on her debut album “Toothpick”

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Fresh off releasing their debut solo project "Toothpick," we talk through Daisy World's rise in LA with the band DAISY and what this new era means to her going off on her own without the band. We discuss Daisy’s breakout feature on Tyler, The Creator’s "Call Me If You Get Lost" and how that moment fueled her confidence, building a whole world around her music through design, fashion, visuals, and more, and the value of showing the process, embracing the raw and vulnerable side of creativity. Amongst more. Plus Daisy gives an intimate performance of "Blindfold."

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Kenny Mason: On building a community, being vulnerable, subverting genre, & pushing forward

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Over 5 years in the making, we finally sit with rising Atlanta rapper Kenny Mason. We introduced Kenny on NOT 97 back in 2018 and had him write a story for the first edition of NOT A Zine that same year. Kenny came to town on the heels of his latest project 9 and the Route 9 tour. We talk through Kenny’s growth since we first played his music on the show, signing with RCA, collaborating with legends, and touring the country. We discuss Kenny’s unwavering commitment to blurring boundaries and experimenting with sound, and so much more.

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Joony: On Maryland, crafting a sound of his own, staying consistent, & being about his business.

Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Rapidly rising artist Joony joins the show to talk through his multi-dimensional sound and his prolific output dropping 5 albums in 2 years. We discuss the influence of Maryland and getting cosigns from artists like Brent Faiyaz and BLXST. Amongst more. Plus a live in-studio performance of “Cheap.”

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Sadboi: On Toronto, making music for the girls, Drake's advice, & her debut debut project BARE CHAT.

Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Today's guest is making moves across the world for their breakout song "Slide" and the latest "Baddies" — Toronto’s own Sadboi. We discuss Sadboi’s career from releasing covers on YouTube and entering singing competitions as a young teen to being cosigned by Drake. We discuss her relationship with her mom who has helped manage and develop her career for years, releasing music under Ebhoni before reintroducing herself, Toronto’s multi-cultural influence, and her upcoming project “BARE CHAT.” Plus, an in studio performance of the contagious “Slide.”

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Brandon Woody: On creating his own sound, Baltimore, releasing music on his own time, and more.

Thu, 09 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Baltimore’s own Brandon Woody & his band Upendo have made a name for themselves across the world and have yet to drop an album. The trumpet virtuoso, band leader, and composer talks through his mindset in music and the importance of presenting art live to his audience. He breaks down his philosophy, thinking beyond genre, and working to express raw emotion & energy through sound. Amongst more.

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Neemz: On identity, intention, discipline, & world-building

Thu, 02 May 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Back in March when we launched this season, we threw an event at NuBlu to celebrate 10 Seasons and Boston-born Palestinian artist Neemz came down to perform with her band. We caught up with Neemz the day before the show to talk through her evolution in music since her start in 2020, we discuss her vision and what goes into creative directing all of her visuals, and representing herself and her culture as a proudly Palestinian artist, amongst more. Plus Neemz gives a high energy performance performance of her track “Big Steppa."

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SiR: On the his record "Heavy," family, growth, vulnerability, and more.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Today we’re joined by a very special guest — TDE’s own SiR, on the heels of releasing his latest, critically acclaimed album HEAVY. We talk through SiR’s journey from his debut Seven Sundays until now, the trial and tribulations of navigating this industry, and what this moment means to him, with his most vulnerable, introspective project to date.

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Amal Zenab: On being a first generation New Yorker, thoughtful songwriting, collaboration, and more.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Queens-bred singer/songwriter Amal Zenab joins the show. We talk through Amal’s earliest memories making music, what inspired her to follow this dream, collaborating with Nathan Bajar on her latest body of work Safe & Sound and how that helped her find her own voice. As well, Amal performs BOSSA ANDALE for us.

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Shaé Universe: On family, self-love, virality, & “Love’s Letter"

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

On today’s episode we’re joined by London’s own Shaé Universe. We sat down with Shaé back in February when she was in the midst of releasing her Valentine’s Day album “Love’s Letter.” We talked through the record and why this moment was important to put out a call for self-love. We tap into Shaé's history of going viral with covers on Twitter, how she’s gotten iconic features through genuine, organic connection, and what it means to work with the one & only Lalah Hathaway. Shaé also treats us to a powerful in-studio performance of her song “Passenger Princess.”

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Una Mia: On her debut, training as an opera singer, learning to be vulnerable on record, and more

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Today’s we're introducing the young, Toronto-born RNB upstart UNA MIA. Una is fresh off the heels of releasing her debut single "Lose You," with a breakout Colors performance. We talk through what it means to introduce yourself and your music to the world, Una’s journey as a classically trained Opera singer, finding her footing as a live performer, and more.

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Asha Imuno Interview: On Pins & Needles, Moreno Valley, & staying true to himself

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Today’s episode features California newcomer Asha Imuno, on the heels of releasing his latest project, the debut “PINS & NEEDLES.” We talk through Asha’s journey in music since his days as a band kid, finding his voice, and balancing his place as a multi-faceted creative. As well, Asha gives an exclusive performance of “Watch My Step.”

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Amindi Interview: Manifestation, the DIY mindset, creating her own version of success, & more

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Welcome back to NOT 97 on Today’s episode we link up with LA’s own Amindi to talk through her musical journey from her debut “nice” to 2023’s “Take What You Need.” Amindi talks through her vision for success, creative directing her own projects, and how to balance being true to yourself as a DIY artists and still knowing when to ask for help.

Plus a live, in-studio performance of the standout track "green house."

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FELIX! Interview: On Van Buren, Brent Faiyaz, graphic design, and more.

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Welcome back to NOT 97 — this is Season 10! Today's episode featuring FELIX! Coming off the heels of being featured on the standout track "Upset" from Brent Faiyaz's latest album, FELIX! is the newest upstart from Brockton-based collective Van Buren Records. A creative Swiss Army knife, FELIX!'s music is a culmination of his past in design, fashion, and photography. His explosive singles "Paris Fashion Week," "Playboy," and "America Has A Problem" show an artist poised to take over in 2024.

NOT 97 is hosting a Season 10 launch party featuring FELIX! as well as Neemz! and LUCI. Saturday, March 16th at Nublu (151 Ave C)

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April + VISTA Interview: Collaborating with Little Dragon, DIY Mentality, & Appreciating The Moment

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Today’s episode has been a longtime coming, welcoming a dynamic duo we first introduced to our listeners back in 2018 with their song “How To Get By” — April + VISTA. The DC-natives recently released their collaborative EP with the legendary Swedish band Little Dragon. We talk about how that partnership came about, producing the record in Sweden, and their joint tour. We discuss the influence of the DMV & the DIY mentality that drives their artistry, as well as the importance of cherishing the moment, letting go of the pressures of perfection, and embracing opportunity.

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Rodney Chrome Interview: Little Rock, queer representation in rap, & manifesting stardom

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Today’s episode features an artist who we introduced earlier in the season during our episode with Kari Faux – a very special fellow Little Rock, Arkansas native by the name Rodney Chrome. We spoke with Rodney about how the south has shaped him and his music, his foundation as a dancer, queer representation in rap, and his undeniable belief in himself and his dreams. Plus an explosive in-studio performance of two unreleased songs: BBL & Serial Killer

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Femdot. Interview: On Free Samples Vol. 2, songwriting, & Chicago

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Today we’re joined by Chicago’s own Femdot on the heels of dropping his latest mixtape "Free Samples Vol. 2" & kicking off his Free Samples headlining tour. We talk through the mixtape series and building towards his forthcoming album. We discuss the evolution of his writing style over the years as he’s sharpened his pen and become more comfortable telling intricate stories. And we talk through what it means to be a Chicago artist and following in the the legacy of those who have come before. Plus Femdot lays down a live performances his own “Cowboy Bebop."

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Cisco Swank Interview: On being raised around music, finding his sound, & the debut album "More Better"

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0000

On today’s episode we talk to New York’s own singer/songwriter, producer, & multi-instrumentalist Cisco Swank. Cisco discusses his early years being raised in a house filled with music & knowing he would pursue this life from an early age. We talk through his recent debut “MORE BETTER” as an introduction to Cisco as a fully formed artist blending genres and stepping into his own sound. Plus Cisco puts on an intimate performance of his track “Still Trying.”

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They Hate Change Interview: Life on the Road, Inspiration, New Music, and more

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

On today’s episode we welcome back the Gulf Coast’s own They Hate Change, coming off of a marathon year of tour — playing shows all over the world every since dropping their latest “Finally, New.” We talk through their mindset as they’ve opened for a range of artists from indie, to punk, to hip-hop, and more. How they prepare for their dynamic, highly coordinated live show and the many hip-hop duos they pull inspiration from, and discuss their most recent single “Stunt (When I See You).” Plus, Dre and Vonne treat us to a special in studio performance of the explosive new single.

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Live from Digilogue Day ft. Kerry Blu, Cedric Brazle, Prez Harris [Part Two]

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Welcome back to NOT 97 live from Digilogue Day, this is part two of our marathon live interviews as a part of Digilogue Day’s Music Discovery Media Hub. Part one includes conversations with budding artists from Nyla XO, to Tymain Robbins, DZH, and Lea The Leo. Here we have sit downs with Kerry Blu talking about organizing his own music festival, Cedric Brazle on how real RNB is here to stay, and Prez Harris on the art of the posse cut.

Special thank you to the whole crew at Digilogue for inviting us to be a part of the Music Discovery Media Hub at Digilogue Day 2023.

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Live from Digilogue Day ft. Nyla XO, Tymain Robbins, DZH, & Léa The Leox [Part One]

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today’s episode is a special one — featuring seven interviews conducted live during the recent Digilogue Day music and tech festival hosted by Digilogue. We talked to NYLO XO about coming up in Chicago and producer her own music, Tymain Robbins on his latest project”Fashionably Late,” DZH putting New Jersey rap on the map, Lea The Leo about songwriting, Kerry Blu about starting his own grassoots festival, Florida’s Cedric Brazle on bringing real RNB back, and Prez Harris on opening for legends like Jay Electronica.

Special thank you to the whole crew at Digilogue for inviting us to be a part of the Music Discovery Media Hub at Digilogue Day 2023.

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Elmiene Interview: "Accepting the death of the life I thought I was going to have, for the birth of the one that I’m living.”

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Welcome back to NOT 97 — on today’s episode we sit down with UK newcomer Elmiene. Two years since going viral for covering D’Angelo, we talk through the journey from then till now, embracing the new life he’s living, getting cosigns & working with legends like Sampha, and his new project “Marking My Time” — out everywhere Friday, October 20th.

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C.S. Armstrong Interview

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Quick story time — back in December 2017 we played a song called “Alright With You” on NOT 97, featuring a raw, striking, unforgettable vocal performance. That voice was CS Armstrong — a Houston-born bluesman. Brought up in a deep tradition of gospel and soul, over the last few years Armstrong has made his mark on the music industry — cosigned by the likes of Dr. Dre, Lena Waith, Black Thought with placements in major motion pictures from Judas and The Black Messiah to Proud Mary. It’s been a long time coming for us to sit down with CS — on the heels of his latest Come As You Are, we talk through his relationship with music from an early age, finding his voice as CS Armstrong, trusting the journey to bring you to the right people at the right time, and what the Blues means to him. Plus a live in studio performance of “Never Leave God Behind.”

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King Isis Interview

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

On today’s episode we catch up with Oakland’s King Isis, in town to perform at Afropunk. Isis talks through their budding career, carrying a musical family legacy that began with learning to play on her great grandmother’s piano at an early age. We talk through Isis’s debut EP scales released in March, and how their approach to songwriting has evolved as they look ahead to their sophomore project, Shed. Plus, King Isis gives a live in studio performance of “taste of you.”

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Pote Baby Interview: Hometown Hero

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

On today’s episode we sit down with Savannah, Georgia’s own Pote Baby. We introduced Pote to our audience on our Season Nine finale with his standout track “Do It 4 Pappy.” We talk through growing up in Savannah and what his hometown means to him, plus the importance of giving back and his own Pote Day — a city-certified, community-focused celebration for the city of Savannah. We discuss Pote’s consistency, his latest Yard Work Vol. 1 mixtape and what’s next. Plus Pote puts on a live in studio performance of “Do It 4 Pappy.”

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Léa Sen Interview: How To Write Sad Songs That Make You Happy

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

On today’s episode we catch up with French-born, London-based singer / songwriter and producer Léa Sen. We talk about Léa gearing up for her first ever US tour dates, her journey to songwriter in English — her second language — plus what inspired her two part EP “You Of Now” and her signature sound, balancing often melancholy subject matter with a hopeful tone and playful energy.

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Aja Monet Interview: Surrealist Blues Poet, Organizer, Storyteller

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Welcome back to NOT 97 on today’s episode we’re joined by Aja Monet, a surrealist blues poet, an organizer, storyteller, and more. Aja recently released her debut album “when the poems do what they do” — an expansive work, featuring Aja collaborating with a prolific crew of jazz musicians to bring her poems to life. We discuss Aja’s journey from entering the poetry scene in high school with Urban Word NYC, to winning the Nuyoricans Poets Cafe Grand Slam, to the process of putting this album together and more.

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Interview: Planet Giza are Ready When You Are

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

On today’s episode we’re joined by Montreal-based boundary pushing trio Planet Giza. We talk through their latest record Ready When You Are, how they found their Retro Futuristic sound, breaking out of their city & the tribulations of being an English-speaking artist in a culture built to only support French-speaking creators. Plus Planet Giza hits the studio for a live performance of Elevator.

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Fly Anakin & YUNGMORPHEUS Interview

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0000

On today's episode we're joined by rappers Fly Anakin & YUNGMORPHEUS while in New York on their joint tour. The two rappers and producers talk through approach to rap, what goes into creating such a prolific body of work, co-headlining a tour, and the process of putting together their recent collab, "Cassava Bread." Plus, a live in-studio performance of the song as well.

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Mamadou Interview: World Building, Storytelling, and Embracing the Process

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today’s episode features Harlem-based singer/songwriter, poet, and storyteller Mamadou. Mamadou talks through his introduction to music after years of writing poetry. His commitment to telling his unique story, building world for his audience to take part in, confronting the pressures of visibility, and finding peace in his creative process.

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Roundtable: The Art of Storytelling with Reason (9.10)

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0000

On our final roundtable of Season Nine we're joined by TDE's own Reason — on the verge of releasing his sophomore studio album “Porches," out everywhere on August 11th. We talk to Reason about the journey to releasing this record, the pressures of being a part of such an iconic and influential record label, and what it means to be a true writer and storyteller in music today. Reason introduces & plays snippets of two unreleased songs from the record — in addition we play standout songs from rising artists Pote Baby, Saekyi, and Junii.

01 "Mirages!" by Reason ft. Flozigg

02 "Do It 4 Pappy" by Pote Baby

03 "Sedentary" by Sækyi

04 "Bike Club" by Junii

05 "Porch Steps!" by Reason ft. Dirty Dell & Junii

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Wesley Joseph Interview: “We punch above our weight so we can get to a higher level, and then we do that again.”

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0000

On today’s episode we catch up with London-based singer/songwriter, producer, and filmmaker Wesley Joseph. We talk through his recently release GLOW and what it means to now have the Secretly Canadian label team supporting him and his music. Wesley discusses his hands on process of writing, producing, and directing, and what that do it yourself mentality has taught him. As well, we talk about what this moment means to him, touring North American for the first time playing sold out dates in New York, LA, and Toronto.

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Roundtable: Love, Lust, & Accountability with BLK ODYSSY + Special Guest Wesley Joseph (9.9)

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today we're joined by BLK ODYSSY, the Austin based duo building conceptual worlds & blending genre from funk to hip-hop to soul and everything in between. We caught up with BLK ODYSSY on the heels of releasing their latest album Diamonds & Freaks — a deeply personal project grappling with lust, sex, masculinity and more. We highlight a standout off their record titled ADAM & EVE and a new single from frequent collaborator Eimaral Sol. In addition, we introduce Philly’s Black Buttafly & the eclectic sounds of Ouri.

01 "Adam & Eve" by BLK ODYSSY

02 "Imagine" by Black Buttafly

03 "Twin" by Ouri

04 "Addiction" by Eimaral Sol

Art: Michael Brennan

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Reggie Becton Interview: The Sadboy Era

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today we’re sitting down with RnB’s rising star Reggie Becton. We discuss his hometown of PG County and what that community means to him, breakdown the eras of his budding career from the iconic Orange Beanie to now, and talk through his creative process & the stories behind his latest release Sadboy Vol. 1 — out now everywhere.

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Roundtable: The Blog Era with ItsTheReal + Special Guest Reggie Becton (9.8)

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today’s episode features brothers Eric & Jeff Rosenthal of ITSTHEREAL, influential voices for over a decade in hip-hop media as interviewers, sketch writers & actors, rappers, and more — now with their ten part podcast series The Blog Era, tracking the years between mixtapes and streaming when independent writers and publications held the reins of the music industry — introduces artists from Drake to Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi, Nicki Minaj, and J Cole to name a few! We talk through ITSTHEREAL’s history in this industry and how they’ve stayed consistent for over a decade, what they learned from over 500 hours of interviews for The Blog Era, the process of producing a narrative podcast, and more. Plus we play tracks from Matt Miggs & City James and Life of Thom & Iman Nunez.

NOT 97 9.8 also features a snippet of our sit down with Reggie Becton, talking through his latest release Sadboy Vol. 1.

Art: Michael Brennan

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DaVionne Interview: "This is the beginning of my true story."

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

On today’s episode we sit down with budding Atlanta singer/songwriter DaVionne. We talk through DaVionne’s career from being featured on Dreamville’s Grammy-nominated album Revenge Of The Dreamers III to recently being a part of UNCHARTED, the documentary produced by Alicia Keys’ She Is The Music organization that premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. DaVionne discusses her journey as a songwriter, what we can expect from her upcoming debut EP “Good Grief," and even plays us an unreleased song off the record.

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Kei Henderson Community Check-In: "We have one of the best rosters in the business"

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Our Community Check-In series continues with Kei Henderson — known as an artist advocate, a creative executive, strategist, entrepreneur, and more. Kei is a Grammy-award winning manager for her work with 21 Savage, one of the founders and former president of the influential Atlanta-label Since The 80s, and currently running her own ship at Third & Hayden, a creative incubation hub serving as a label, management, and publishing company. We talk through Kei's prolific career from Complex, to 10Deep, to managing artists full time. What she looks for in artists, how she approaching artist development, what inspires her, and why she's willing to put her current roster up against any label in the industry.

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Roundtable: Your Favorite Rapper's Favorite Rapper with KEY! + Special Guest DaVionne (9.7)

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today’s guest is the legendary Atlanta artist KEY! With outsized influence across the industry for over a decade, KEY! talks about his come up in Atlanta, to working with artists from 21 Savage to A$AP Rocky, Juicy J & Gucci Mane. We discuss what this moment means for him and his career as he gears up to release his forthcoming record Marquis. Plus he puts us on to Atlanta’s next generation.

Stay tuned after KEY! for a snippet of our conversation with another young Atlanta artist — DaVionne — who’s been featured in the Alicia Keys-produced documentary Uncharted, that recently premiered at Tribeca Film Festival.

Art: Raissa Pardini

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Alex Vaughn Interview: Own Your Vulnerability

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

On today’s episode we tap in with RnB’s breakout star Alex Vaughn as she visits New York at the height of opening for Ari Lennox on the sold out Age / Sex / Location tour. Alex discusses her hometown of Washington, DC and how that community shaped the artist she is. Known for open & honest lyricism, we talk through the power of owning your vulnerability. Alex tells us about her experience working with icons like Rodney Jerkins on her latest record “The Hurtbook,” as well as collaborating with Summer Walker, Ari Lennox, and Muni Long and the importance of women working together. Amongst more.

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Roundtable: Lolo Zouaï for Lolo by Lolo Zouaï + Special Guest Alex Vaughn (9.6)

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

On today’s episode we sit down with Lolo Zouaï in the midst of her Playgirl World Tour. We talk through her experiences performing her new album all around the world, as well as what it was like opening sold out arenas for Dua Lipa. We discuss Lolo’s new energy now that she’s officially independent after two major label albums. And what it means as an artist to touch everything from creative direction, to production, to video editing. Lolo introduces her own song “Room” as well as puts us to a young artist named Amelia Moore who has been opening for her on tour. In addition we discuss offerings from English Teacher, Samrecks, and Carbike.

Plus — an exclusive snippet of our upcoming conversation with RnB’s breakout star Alex Vaughn, who stopped by in the middle of opening for Ari Lennox on the Age / Sex / Location tour.

01 "ROOM" by Lolo Zouaï

02 "Song About Love" by English Teacher

03 "Press Me" by Carbike

04 "Back Pack" by SamRecks

05 "FUMD" by Amelia Moore ft. jxdn

06 "Tamagotchi" by Lolo Zouaï

Art: Ché Nembhard

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Fana Hues Interview: Moving With Purpose (9.5)

Thu, 25 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000

On today’s episode we sit down with rising R&B artist Fana Hues as she visits New York, fresh from London, in the midst of her first ever international headlining tour. We talk through her childhood, performing music with her siblings in their family band and how she still keeps her family close & connected to her music, Fana speaks on exploring different forms of creativity from learning guitar, to dance, to musical theater, PLUS how her career & confidence has changed since getting cosigned by Tyler, The Creator and featured on “I Thought You Wanted To Dance” from “Call Me If You Get Lost,” amongst more.

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Sidney Madden Community Check-In: "The stories that move me most are the ones that are challenging the way things are."

Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000

This is the second episode of our new Community Check-In series, where we bring back past guests — influential voices, industry insiders, essentially people who inspire us and many others. Today's guest is Sidney Madden, a writer & reporter at NPR Music and the host of the excellent podcast Louder Than A Riot: a show that puts a magnifying glass to Hip-Hop, examining and questioning the culture and industry from all angels — from mass incarceration in season one to misogynoir in their current season two. We talk through the genesis of the show, as well as the unfortunate news that NPR is cancelling Louder after this season and what that means for the future of telling these essential stories. We discuss the state of music journalism today, and new music discovery, plus get a taste of what Sidney's been listening to lately.

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Roundtable: The South (Still) Got Something To Say with Kari Faux + Special Guest Fana Hues (9.5)

Thu, 18 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today's episode features Kari Faux, a singer/songwriter, rapper, and producer who we first introduced in 2017 on the 2nd episode of NOT 97 ever. Kari joins us as she gears up to release her upcoming album "Real Bitches Don't Die," out everywhere May 26th. She introduces two standout singles — "Me First" and "Turning Heads." We talk working with legends like Big K.R.I.T. and the late Gansta Boo, plus puts us on to an explosive breakout single from Rodney Chrome, another artists repping her hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas. In addition, we introduce Nigerian newcomer Winny and Chi-Town's own Tri Nohbi. Plus an exclusive interview with Fana Hues fresh off her first international headling tour.

01 "Me First" by Kari Faux

02 "Don't Leave" by Winny

03 "Fallen" by Tri Nohbi

04 "Break The Internet" by Rodney Chrome

05 "Turning Heads" by Kari Faux ft. Big K.R.I.T.

Art: Drew Joseph

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Dreamcastmoe Interview: Embracing Self (9.4)

Thu, 11 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000

On today's episode we catch up with DC's own dreamcastmoe on the day he opened for the legendary Roy Ayers in Brooklyn. We talk through his perspective shift that came last year after turning 30 and releasing his most recent project "Sound Is Like Water," what the city of DC represents to him, the influence Go Go music had on his come up and still has on his sound today, as well as what it means to open for the visionary Roy Ayers.

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Jamz Supernova Community Check-In: "It's never been easier to get your music out there, but it's never been harder to be heard."

Mon, 08 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We're starting a new series today called Community Check-In where we tap in with guests who have been on NOT 97 in the past — cultural shifters, tastemakers, influential voices, ultimately people who inspire us and many others. The first guest is Jamz Supernova, known for her work on BBC Radio as a DJ, previously 1Xtra now BBC 6 Music as well as Selector Radio. Jamz is also the owner of the Future Bounce record label. We talk through Jamz's current post at BBC 6, how she discovers music these days, and who she's listening to right now.

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Roundtable: Crying In The Club with Araya + Special Guest dreamcastmoe (9.4)

Thu, 04 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today's episode features visionary New York-based artist Araya. If you've been tapped in with us for some time you might remember when we played Araya's breakout single "Color Palette" two years and two seasons ago. Or when he stopped by The Flower Shop for a live session in 2021. Today, we catch up with Araya as he gears up to release his latest project Arena, dropping May 16th. He introduces both singles: "Cameo" & "Forget" — as well as puts us on to his friend Sticktype. In addition we enter the worlds of boundary pushing artists from Godly, The Ruler, to Low Leaf, and Ray Lozano.

01 "Cameo" by Araya

02 "Dog Days" by Godly The Ruler

03 "SVG LVR" by Low Leaf

04 "Better Off" by Ray Lozano

05 HAND ME DOWN by Sticktype

06 "Forget" by Araya

Art: Thor Kimmell

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Jordan Ward Interview: Moving Forward (9.3)

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We sit down with St. Louis's own Jordan Ward on the release day of his debut album "Forward." We talk through the many meanings behind the title of his album, and what this record represents for him and his career. What it means to come from St. Louis and the importance of giving back to his hometown. And what life has been like on tour opening sold out dates for JID and Smino.

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Roundtable: The New Timeless Sound with Armon Sadler + special guest Jordan Ward (9.3)

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

At the roundtable today is Armon Sadler, a reporter currently covering hip-hop at Vibe Magazine with a byline that has graced the pages of Billboard, Pitchfork, Uproxx, and more. Sadler also hosts his own podcast "Stay Busy with Armon Sadler." Armon introduces the timeless sounds of Ashlee White and an explosive Flex bomb-worthy delivery from Jacques Laine. We spin a nostalgic, angsty anthem from Oakland's King Isis, a statement on the state of London's new sound from Rushy, and a cinematic soundscape from Hagan, amongst more. Plus a sneak peak of our exclusive interview with Jordan Ward, recorded while Jordan was in town opening for Smino & JID on the day his debut album "Forward" was released.

01 "In My Way" by King Isis

02 "The Deal" by Ashlee White

03 "Imposter Syndrome" by Carla The Poet

04 "Maybach" by Rushy

05 "night dreams" by oogie

06 "Say Dat" by Jacques Laine ft. NCognita

07 "Textures" by Hagan

08 "Wake & Return" by OLAN

Art: Julian Alexander

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Interview: Feeling Yourself, A Conversation with Kayla Steen (9.2)

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We sat down with Kayla Steen to talk through her creative process, the meaning behind her new song "Pussy," and how she juggles music, working towards a career in sync licensing / music supervision, and being a content creator. Kayla also offers an intimate live in-studio performance of her latest single.

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Roundtable: International Anthems + Special Guest Kayla Steen (9.2)

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today's episode features a contagious joint from Berlin-based Cody Currie, a UK-football ready anthem by Finn Foxell, an explosive debut from Vanessa Tha Finessa, & more. Plus a sit down with Kayla Steen discussing everything from her latest single "Pussy" to her newfound passion fro music supervision.

01 "HUNTER SCHAFER" by Ray Laurél

02 "Money" by Cody Currie

03 "WHAT'S YOUR POISON?" by Finn Foxell

04 "Run It' By Vanessa Tha Finessa

05 "YOURS" by Nyota Parker

06 "Mongkong Madness" by Jianbo ft. Henry Wu

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Interview: Rap's Superhero Has Arrived, A Conversation with Ben Reilly (9.1)

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We sat down with rising hip-hop artist Ben Reilly to discuss the genesis of his name and what it represents, his commitment to creating deep conceptual worlds with his music, and what's next for his body of work. Tap in with Ben & listen to his debut "Freelance" and last year's follow up "Freelance: Charlie."

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Roundtable: The Season Nine Premiere with Athena Yasaman + Special Guest Ben Reilly (9.1)

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:47:00 -0000

Season Nine of The Only Music Discovery Podcast starts now. Today's episode features our new co-host Athena Yasaman, who introduces a dynamic young creative collective from Ghana called Superjazzclub, as well as Σtella, a rising artist pushing the sounds of her hometown of Athens, Greece forward. We highlight Indian-Australian artist Ashwarya with an explosive new single, and get lost in offerings from Bliss Samsa and Arima Ederra, amongst more.

Plus a snippet of our sit down interview with rising hip-hop artist Ben Reilly. We dive into what it means to be yourself within a persona, building an intentional world for your art, the value of manifesting what you want, and more.

01 "Can't Relate" by Ashwarya

02 "Cold Shoulder" by Bliss Samsa

03 "Mad" by SuperJazzClub

04 "Girls" by The Dare

05 "Portals" by Arima Ederra

06 "Up and Away" by Σtella

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The Only Music Discovery Podcast Returns — March 23rd, 2023

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The Only Music Discovery Podcast™ is back. Season Nine of NOT 97 drops this Thursday, March 23rd. Featuring new music, interviews, roundtables, and live sessions from some of the most promising young talents in the industry — from Ben Reilly to Kayla Steen, Jordan Ward to Fana Hues, Dreamcastmoe and more.

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NOT 97 IS BACK! Season Nine drops 3/23/23

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Question — What do Baby Keem, King Princess, Giveon, Arlo Parks, Tierra Whack, Mach-Hommy, Yebba, and Fousheé all have in common? They were discovered on NOT 97. The only Music Discovery Podcast is back. Season Nine starts March 23rd, 2023 on all platforms. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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The Check In ft. Your Grandparents

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

On today's episode we sit down with genre blending LA trio Your Grandparents, known for pushing nostalgic sounds far into the future. We discuss their home city and how its shaped their journey, the drive to make music unlike anything else out, and we hear who their grandparents put them on to growing up. Plus a snippet of their upcoming single "Livin In Hell."

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RnB Will Never Die with Dylan Sinclair (8.10)

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 04:17:00 -0000

On the Season Eight finale we're joined by budding Toronto RnB legend Dylan Sinclair. Dylan discusses his home city and the supportive community that he comes from, his early days singing in church, and why RnB will never die. He introduces “Open,” a standout from his latest record No Longer In The Suburbs, as well as puts us on to another young Toronto sensation Rowena Fysx. We discuss an explosive offering from Detroit newcomer Chase Plato, get moving with London’s Bebeluna, & discuss a fresh new sound coming out of Brooklyn from 16 year old Kelz, amongst more.

01 "Open" by Dylan Sinclair

02 "Ice Cream Man" by Chase Plato

03 "Dirty Chai" by Rahul

04 "Drunk" by BEBELUNA

05 "Some Other Time" by Chanel Loren ft. Arz

06 "Apologies" by Rowena Fysx

07 "Sinner" by Kelz

08 "Heavy Handed" by Kaleah Lee

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On The Road with Madison McFerrin (8.9)

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Today we're sitting down with singer/songwriter and producer Madison McFerrin — Madison introduces us to two artists who she’s performed with in the past — Chicago’s own multi-instrumentalist and producer Brooklyn Skye as well as captivating Brooklyn-based artist Zenizen. We dive into the dynamic world of UK by way of Zimbabwe artist Downtown Kayoto, discuss a masterful delivery from prolific songwriter & producer Lil Silva, rock with an unapologetic summer anthem by Zyah Belle, and tap into an explosive offering from LUCI.

01 "NAVIG8" by Downtown Kayoto

02 "Be Here" by Brooklynn Skye

03 "Not The One" by Zyah Belle ft. Tempest

04 "Another Sketch" by Lil Silva

05 "Ash & Dust" by Luci

06 "Break" by Zenizen ft. Blvck Spvde

07 "Hindsight" by Madison McFerrin

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The Check In ft. grouptherapy.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We sat down with LA-based trio grouptherapy. on the tail end of their three city tour to discuss their journey as a pandemic baby into a full fledged collective, what it means to work together while staying true to themselves as individual artsits, and how their respective backgrounds in the industry inform the way they move now. Plus we hear an exclusive snippet of their new song "Big Steppa" featuring grouptherapy.'s own Coy Stewart aka Superhero Swim.

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The Check In ft. Beloved Sun

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We sit down with Beloved Sun, the new collaborative project between Sol Galeano and Artist Named You to discuss their debut record "Crying Around and In Color" — we talk through how the pair met, their experimental sound, and airdropping strangers their project, amongst more. Check out the record if you haven't already!

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Jersey Over Everything with MoRuf (8.8)

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Today we're joined by hip-hop artist, singer/songwriter, and New Jersey legend MoRuf. MoRuf introduces us to two friends & collaborators: Nathan Bajar & Ikenna.

We dive into the deep world of jazz with Julius Rodriguez's "Two Way Street," get lost in London with Areej, & hit Houston to explore the masterful songwriting of up & comer Blessing, amongst much more.

01 "Two Way Street" by Julius Rodriguez

02 "Big Body" by Nathan Bajar

03 "Guided" by Areej

04 "boys like you" by Blessing

05 "Life U Choose" by Yani Mo

06 "Big Body Benz" by Ikanna ft. Moruf

07 "To Be Grateful (Long Live)" by donSMITH ft. Zacchae'us Paul

08 "Lil Baby Crush" by Jordan Ward

09 "Sweetvibes2" by MoRuf

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The Check In ft. Quadry

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000

On today's epiosde of The Check In we sit down with Baton Rouge’s own Quadry. We talk about his home city and the influence it’s had on him and his music, building his own style of mosaic-like storytelling, and what he’s taken away from his journey navigating the music industry.

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A Beginners Guide To Web3 with Melanie McClain, Max Kulchinsky, & Heno.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Today’s episode is a special one — recorded in advance of NFT NYC, we brought together our friends, NOT 97 alums, & WEB3 professionals — Max Kulchinsky, Melanie McClain, and Heno to answer your questions. We discuss how Web3 has cultivated an inspiring, supportive community, the power of NFTs as a means to reclaim ownership & worth, as well as how we can reimagine the future of currency through social tokens, amongst much more.

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"Good Music Travels Regardless" with Touré Ali (8.7)

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Touré Ali, Columbia Records' Associate Director of Digital Marketing, comes to us with two soon-to-be superstars with the DMV’s own Joony, as well as the Kanye co-signed KayCyy. We hear a modern take of classic sounds from Swsh & Lou Val, plus fresh, progressive offerings by Fredwave, boyband, and more.

01 "Do You Don't" by Swsh

02 "Drifting In Tokyo" by Joony

03 "OMF" by Fredwave

04 "Eternal Sunshine" by Lou Val

05 "South!" by Kezia ft. Nayana IZ

06 "Hold You Up" by Kaycyy

07 "SURE!" by boyband

08 "Como si nada" by Kora

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The Check In ft. They Hate Change

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Check In we catch up with innovative, genre-blending Tampa duo They Hate Change on the heels of their critically acclaimed record "Finally, New" out now on Jagjaguar. We discuss the evolution of their multidimensional sound, what being from Tampa means to them and their music, digging into a deep well of culture influence, and much more.

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RaShaad Shaking His A$$ with Max Kulchinsky (8.6)

Mon, 30 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000

The weather is finally turning and you can hear it in the music. We're joined by artist, curator, and Web3 advocate Max Kulchinsky. Max introduces us to an ear catching alt pop offering from Queens' own Hadji Gaviota, as well as a dance-baiting delivery from Australia's Confidence Man.

We embrace the weather with Summer-ready songs from Zora, Neemz, Tendai, and more + an introduction to the intricate world of Harlem lyricist Qu'ality.

01 "RUNNITUP" by Zora

02 "Goofy" by Hadji Gaviota

03 "My Love" by Neemz

04 "Lately," by tendai

05 "lefty" by qu'ality

06 "Holiday" by Confidence Man

07 "Gonna Bleach My Eyebrows" by ALEMEDA

08 "Do 2 Me" by Grimm Lynn

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The Check In ft. Willow Kayne

Mon, 23 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We check in with UK genre-blending newcomer Willow Kayne on her first visit to New York. Willow discusses her introduction to music and what inspired her to start releasing her own a few years ago, her dynamic approach to creating art, design, and visuals, as well as how she intends to build a multi-sensory world for her music to live in.

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The Next Generation with Goldie Harris (8.5)

Mon, 16 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Today we're joined by the one & only Goldie Harris. With years of experience in the music world, Goldie is United Masters' Artist Marketing & Promotion Manager, as well as the founder of 24:OURS, her own platform to support creatives, cultivated community, host events, and more.

Goldie introduces Brooklyn up-and-comer STVSH, as well as Venezuelan singer/songwriter Yarge.

We tap in with multidimensional Tampa duo They Hate Change on the heels of their debut project, explore the many sounds of LA-based trio Grouptherapy, and ride out with a late night delivery from Lavender, amongst much more.

01 "X-Ray Spex" by They Hate Change

02 "Who Gon Please Me" by STVSH

03 "Truth Be Told" by grouptherapy.

04 We Don't Know a Thing" by tomcbumpz, Ivri, & Souly Had

05 "I Feel Like I'm Blue" by Léa Sen

06 "El Vuelo" by Yarge

07 "Alter" by Luca

08 "3:45/buslane" by lavender

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Around The World with Jordan Ferree (8.4)

Mon, 02 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Today's episode features Vevo's own Artist & Label Relations Manager Jordan Ferree. Jordan takes us on a trip around the world with a hip-hop delivery from Dublin's Ahmed, With Love. as well as an RnB standout from Filipino artist Jason Dhakal. We visit Tblisi, Georgia with a captivating young singer/songwriter and producer named Creams, hit New Zealand with Maxwell Young, and bring it back to the states, to Florida, with Cruza, amongst more.

01 "Tread Slowly." by Mamadou ft. Krishna

02 "Past Curfew" by Jason Dhakal ft. dot.jaime

03 "Booster" by Insightful

04 "Indeed" by Cruza

05 "Die 4 You" by Creams

06 "Full Plate" by Ahmed, With Love. ft. Khakikid

07 "Cleopatra" by Maxwell Young

08 "Song For Me" by Contour ft. Demae

Art: Shane Roberts

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The Check In ft. Narissha

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the second episode of NOT 97’s The Check In featuring UK-based artist and producer Narissha, whose standout track Elegy was featured on NOT 97 8.2 earlier this season. We talk about what inspired her to start releasing music only two years ago, being chosen by Adidas and Boiler Room as one of four up-and-coming artists to record at Abbey Road Studios and what she learned from that experience, the music that she grew up on, getting in trouble for Rapping Snoop Dogg lyrics in primary school, and more.

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The Check In ft. Marcel Allen

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000

This is the debut episode of The Check In featuring Marcel Allen. Marcel is fresh off the release of his debut album "Ebony Goddess" — out now everywhere. You may have heard the opening track "Dinner Wit Hov" on the latest episode of NOT 97. We catch up with Marcel to hear about his introduction to rap through an elementary school project, leaving messages rapping through the phone to Soulja Boy, & the organic connections that led to his project produced by Thelonious Martin & Jacob Rochester, as well as featuring Boldy James & Havoc of Mobb Deep.

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Songs for Committing Crimes with Nicky Chulo (8.3)

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Today's episode features Nicky Chulo, a prolific graphic designer and art director currently stationed at Atlantic Records. Nicky joins us fresh off the flight from LA to introduce the tight, dynamic duo that is producer Rags and lyricist Mike Strong, as well as the Luchador mask-wearing rapper Isai Morales. We dive into Marcel Allens' latest release as he manifests "Dinner Wit Hov," float off with Hamond "Angels," and hit the London clubs with Nia Archives' "Forbidden Feelingz," amongst more!

01 "DINNER WIT HOV" by Marcel Allen

02 "UP_DOWN" by Rags ft. Mike Strong

03 "Sim Simma" by Luke Bar$

04 "Angels" by Hamond

05 "Wild Dogs" by Natasha Kalila ft. Andreanna

06 "Creciendo" by Isai Morales ft. Sioux

07 "Forbidden Feelingz" by Nia Archives

08 "Glass Peach" by Joviale

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Act Like Where You're From with Topaz Jones (8.2 Part Two)

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:30:00 -0000

We're back with Part Two of 8.2 featuring the legendary, New Jersey-bred rapper, singer, producer, and Sundance Award-winning director Topaz Jones. Topaz introduces an Atlanta wordsmith with skills beyond his years named Marco Plus, as well as Louisiana's own Quadry. We explore the UK with a smooht offering from Narissha, break into the many dimensions of NeONE The Wonderer, get introspective with Yaya Bey, amongst much more.

01 "Remember" by Marcus Charles

02 "neva bend + son of sam" by Marco Plus

03 "9:15 AM." by NinoSoSupremey

04 "Patience" by Kenneth Cash

05 "Elegy" by Narissha

06 "In Your City" by Quadry

07 "Nose Dive" by NeONE the Wonderer

08 "the root of a thing" by Yaya Bey

09 "Who" by Topaz Jones

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Act Like Where You're From with Topaz Jones (8.2 Part One)

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're back with the legendary, New Jersey-bred rapper, singer, producer, and Sundance Award-winning director Topaz Jones. Topaz introduces an Atlanta wordsmith with skills beyond his years named Marco Plus, as well as Louisiana's own Quadry. We explore the UK with a smooht offering from Narissha, break into the many dimensions of NeONE The Wonderer, get introspective with Yaya Bey, amongst much more.

01 "Remember" by Marcus Charles

02 "neva bend + son of sam" by Marco Plus

03 "9:15 AM." by NinoSoSupremey

04 "Patience" by Kenneth Cash

05 "Elegy" by Narissha

06 "In Your City" by Quadry

07 "Nose Dive" by NeONE the Wonderer

08 "the root of a thing" by Yaya Bey

09 "Who" by Topaz Jones

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Restoring The Feeling with Neena Roe (8.1 Part Two)

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 04:30:00 -0000

NOT 97 is back! This is part two of the debut episode of Season Eight featuring Neena Roe, a reporter at Billboard Magazine as well as a up & coming singer/songwriter. Neena introduces two young, genre-bending artists from her hometown of Detroit: Daniel Hex and Sam Austins. We find peace with Daniel Aged, explore the evolution of UK jazz with Venna, and introduce the boundary pushing sounds of soon to be superstar Willow Kayne, amongst much more.

01 "Other News" by PEARSON

02 "Good World" by Daniel Hex

03 "Sun, Moon, & Herbs" by Venna ft. JVCK JAMES

04 "Stay" by NNAVY

05 "This Is My Film" by Willow Kayne

06 "MIND ON DRUGS" by Sam Austins

07 "FUNKETOLOGY" by BLK ODYSSY

08 "Whole Heart" by Daniel Aged

09 "Trust" by Neena Roe

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Restoring The Feeling with Neena Roe (8.1 Part One)

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0000

NOT 97 is back! This is part one of the debut episode of Season Eight featuring Neena Roe, a reporter at Billboard Magazine as well as a up & coming singer/songwriter. Neena introduces two young, genre-bending artists from her hometown of Detroit: Daniel Hex and Sam Austins. We find peace with Daniel Aged, explore the evolution of UK jazz with Venna, and introduce the boundary pushing sounds of soon to be superstar Willow Kayne, amongst much more.

01 "Other News" by PEARSON

02 "Good World" by Daniel Hex

03 "Sun, Moon, & Herbs" by Venna ft. JVCK JAMES

04 "Stay" by NNAVY

05 "This Is My Film" by Willow Kayne

06 "MIND ON DRUGS" by Sam Austins

07 "FUNKETOLOGY" by BLK ODYSSY

08 "Whole Heart" by Daniel Aged

09 "Trust" by Neena Roe

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7.10 featuring Dominique Maldonado

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 03:30:00 -0000

It's the Season Seven finale episode featuring the one and only Dominque Maldonado, a director of A&R at Warner Music & the founder of the Leaders of the New Cool concert series. Dominique comes correct with two hip hop offerings — South Carolina up & comer Lul Bob & his testimony “the real definition of fake” as well as the masterful lyricism of Brooklyn’s own Akai Solo. We get the exclusive on an explosive unreleased single from Harry Edohoukwa called “Zombie.” We find peace in Naomi Sharon’s “1991.” And float on soon-to-be-superstar Q’s masterful melodies. Amongst more! 01 "Weak For Your Love" by Thee Sacred Souls 02 "The Real Definition of Fake" by Lul Bob (Bob Sheisty No Flow) 03 "Garage Rooftop" by Q 04 "1991" by Naomi Sharon 05 "Zombies" by Harry Edohoukwa 06 "94' The Dog Year" by Akai Solo 07 "I Wonder" by Al-Doms 08 "21" by Miley! 09 "Ön" by Cosima Olu Art: Jordan Moss

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7.9 featuring Donna C

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 04:59:00 -0000

On today's episode we welcome to the roundtable Donna C, the influential Editorial Director at Audiomack. Donna introduces us to Fielded & her unapologetic reflections of love, as well as a playful delivery from Philly newcomer NxG. We explore the far-reaching French scene through Kazy Lambist & Fhin. New York native Araya proves his pop star destiny & Paris Texas blows us away with their explosive debut single.

01 "a Song with my Dog" by Fhin 02 "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" by Fielded 03 "Turned Out Alright" by CITYBOYMOE 04 "Give Me Time" by McClenney 05 "A Night In The Box" by Kazy Lambist ft. Glasses 06 "Old Me" by NxG 07 "Color Palette" by Araya 08 "Heavy Metal" by Paris Texas 09 "Vent" by Monelle

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7.8 Featuring Jamz Supernova

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:30:00 -0000

We're back in London for the second week in a row with Jamz Supernova ~ the influential BBC Radio 1XTRA DJ & Future Bounce label owner! Jamz introduces us to the genre defying sounds of Frank Leone as well as dynamic, experimental delivery from George Riley. We dig deep into the UK scene with offering from Sad Night Dynamite, Noya Rao, Bellah, & Rochelle Jordan. Plus we explore the Kill Bill-esque sounds of October & The Eyes, amongst more!

01 "Mountain Jack" by Sad Night Dynamite

02 "Shoulder Wire" by Frank Leone

03 "Supernova" by BELLAH

04 "Icarus" by Fana Hues

05 "Heaven Bound" by Noya Rao

06 "TRIXXX" by George Riley

07 "Got Em" by Rochelle Jordan

08 "All My Love" by October & The Eyes

09 "I Was Made for Lovin' You" by Swimmingly

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7.7 Featuring Brick Magazine

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:42:00 -0000

On today's episode of Not 97 we take a virtual trip across the pond to London and link up with Hayley Louisa Brown & Sam Butler, the creative force & power couple behind London’s Brick Magazine. Hayley introduces a beautiful offering from an artist representing her own namesake, while Sam puts us on to a sobering single from UK lyricist Berwyn. We explore the London scene further with an impressive debut from producer & multi-instrumentalist R-Kay, as well as Karl Benjamin. Plus a bi-linguine delivery from Baltimore’s Baird. Amongst more.

01 "Hope Heaven's Real" by R-Kay (featuring Drahmah & RaRa)

02 "Be Your Own Muse" by Haley Blais

03 "Apricot Sky" by Karl Benjamin

04 "Lo Que Tuvimos" by BAIRD

05 "Taptin" by Critical Theory

06 "Trap Phone" by Berwyn

07 "Could You Please?" by Tommy Saint

08 "Once" by Anna Leone

09 "Sex Still Smells Like You" by Saga Back

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7.6 Featuring Layla Mustafa

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:41:00 -0000

Today's episode features Layla Mustafa, a music marketing & brand partnerships professional with years of experience from The Fader to RCA Records. Layla introduces Courtnie’s playful, standout single “What’s Up,” as well as a sync-ready offering from Zakeel. We hit Jersey & explore the intricate lyricism of Chris Patrick & bounce in Providence with Nino Francis. Casper pushes Drake’s influence forward, and Cosha wakes us up with her lively, dynamic delivery “No Kink In The Wire.” Amongst much more.

01 "Rainin' Summer" by SEYU

02 "What's Up" by Courtnie

03 "Come Home" by Nino Francis

04 "Pisonia Prologue" by Tora

05 "Typical Sh*t" by Chris Patrick ft. Deante' Hitchcock

06 "Circa 2016" by Zakeel

07 "Vogue" by Casper

08 "No Kink In The Wire" by Cosha

09 "Bonsai Love" by Sam Ezeh

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7.5 Featuring Kenny Fresh of Fresh Selects

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Today's episode is very rare — featuring the notoriously elusive Kenny Fresh, founder of the influential independent record label Fresh Selects. Kenny is known for discovering & ushering in the careers of SiR, Kahdja Bonet, Charlotte Dos Santos, Braxton Cook, and more. Kenny premieres two unreleased Fresh Selects singles on the show: one from a retro-future sounding duo named Figmore, as well as an intergalactic journey of a track by Styleboi_92. We discuss the Midwest music scene with Chicago’s An Abstract Tribe & St.Louis’s Bari. We tap in with Soulection’s latest release from Elujay & J. Robb, listen through a breathtaking offering from Amyra, and stoke conspiracy theories about who the mysterious singer is on Kilder’s “Dont Hide.” This episode is dedicated to the late, great MF DOOM.

01 "Sol" by Abstract Tribe (ft. Kasual Ownly)

02 "Rosie" by Figmore

03 "Kendrick's Theory" by Junii

04 "Wasting My Time" by Elujay & J.Robb (ft. Zilo)

05 "Let Me Be" by Amyra

06 "Sadboi Discotheque" by Styleboi_92

07 "Endure" by Bari

08 "Don't Hide" by Kilder

09 "Blue In Orange" by Lapis

Art: Tia Chinai

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7.4 Featuring Al D of Move Forward Music

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Our last episode of the longest year ever — 7.4 featuring Al D, the founder of Move Forward Music, Not 97's exclusive live streaming partner. Al comes correct with Brooklyn’s own Rome Streetz as well as a playful delivery from producer & multi instrumentalist St Panther. We explore the range of sounds coming from Tennessee from Memphis’s Talibah Safiya to Nashville’s Chuck iNDigo. Genesis introduced the creative force that is Kida — as well as one of 2020’s breakout stars, Ashton Travis.

01 "Up And Down" by Talibah Safiyah

02 "Infrastructure" by St. Panther

03 "Same Girl" by Tess Henley

04 "Kneel To You" by Kidä

05 "True To Me" by Blessed

06 "Prophet & a Pusher" by Rome Streetz

07 "Bad To The Bone" by Chuck iNDigo

08 "Playing With Fire" by Ashton Travis

09 "Taco Tuesday In Paradise" by CTRLGANG

Art: Gabriel Gavidia

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7.3 Featuring Tim Larew

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 04:30:00 -0000

Today's episode features the influential blogger turned talent manager Tim Larew, best known for championing Boston’s budding music scene, and ushering in the careers of Cousin Stizz, Cam Meekins, Michael Christmas, OGsWAGGERDICK, and more. Tim comes through with an anthemic offering from a new artist named Rude Cat, as well as puts us on to Boston’s newest up-and-comer Mulah Mitch. We premier the debut single from California’s Civ Pierre, Genesis digs deep into Toronto’s RnB scene, and RaShaad introduced the mysterious Che Ecru, amongst much more.

01 "Black Tiger" by Civ Pierre

02 "Homesick" by RÜDE CÅT

03 "Simone" by Zayland

04 "Home" by Dylan Sinclair

05 "You Got It" by John Wells

06 "Side Street" by Mulah Mitch

07 "Trippin" by Che Ecru

08 "Love Me Back" by Savannah Ré

09 "Levels" by Ywnlkasnb

Art: Austin Heye

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7.2 Featuring Ivy Sole

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Today's episode is a family affair — featuring influential artist and producer Ivy Sole. Ivy joins us fresh off the release of her explosive single “Southpaw” — the driving force of her upcoming EP of the same name. The track was released late last month with a NOT 97 produced video that we’ll discuss at the end of the episode.

Ivy admits her love for raunchy RnB with Davionne’s “Woah There” — and then introduces a multidimensional debut project by producer Lee Clarke. We discuss the latest standout single from Amsterdam up and comer Cero Ismael, RaShaad discovers London & New York’s next lyricist in Enny & AJRadico. Plus a daring delivery by a young yet already prolific producer named Malik, amongst much more!

01 "Some More Time" by Cero Ismael

02 "Woah There" by DaVionne

03 "He's Not Into You" by ENNY

04 "Pull Up" by Khamari

05 "Everything is Alright" by YANG

06 "WYO" by Lee Clarke

07 "Armor" by AJRadico

08 "Blue (Part 2)" by Malik

09 "Southpaw" by Ivy Sole

Art: RaShaad Strong

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7.1 Featuring Alex Sowinski

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0000

This is the debut episode of Season Seven featuring the one and only Alex Sowinski of influential Toronto jazz trio BadBadNotGood & the progressive multidimensional project Arrangement. Alex introduces an ear catching track from Felicia Douglass, as well as a raw progressive delivery from British-Ghanaian soul singer and producer Andrew Ashong. We introduce South Africa’s Filah Lah Lah and her breathtaking debut single “This Is” — Peekskill’s own Big Mont demands attention on “Drug Dealin,” Ease World has us reminiscing about the blog era on his playful cut “solidgoldgualaboy” and Alewya makes us yearn for the nights when we could get lost in the club. Plus Alex plays us out with an unreleased piece from Arrangement.

01 "This Is" by Filah Lah Lah

02 "Joy Over Silence" by Felicia Douglass

03 "Drive Slow" by Nix Northwest

04 "SolidGoldGualaBoy" by Ease World

05 "Grow Up" by Solo Smith ft. Trey Graves

06 "Washed In You" by Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham

07 "Drug Dealin' (807)" by Big Mont

08 "Sweating" by Alewya

09 "Sway" by Arrangement

Art: Moya Garrison-Msingwana

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6.10 Featuring Tori McCue & Derrick Aroh

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000

In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and in support of our community, we pushed the season six finale back until today. Before you listen to this episode we encourage you to research and donate to organizations dedicated to uplifting and empowering black communities and voices. We encourage you to sign petitions and contact your local elected officials to defund the police and hold racist police officers accountable for their actions. And if you can, safely, we encourage you to make your voice heard and join the protests.

That said, we think it's important to share this episode and offer a platform to the artists featured.

The season six finale features two industry veterans: Tori McCue, Columbia Record’s International Marketing Manager and Derrick Aroh, the VP of A&R at RCA Records. Tori introduces LA’s Boylife and his unique, honest brand of pop while Derrick spins a stank face-worthy record from Monsune. We discuss Rochester’s own Mister Novela and London’s DC — two young rappers defining their own sounds outside of the city’s they’re from. Plus we dive into Liv.e with a special stand out from her latest daring, genre-fluid EP.

01 "Juliet" by Cal Maro

02 "Peas" by Boylife

03 "Salt of the Earth" by Akhi

04 "Smithereens" by Rasharn Powell

05 "Back In My Birkin" by Mister Novela

06 "Cloud" by Monsune

07 "Neighbourhood" by DC

08 "Lessons From My Mistake... but I lost your number" by Liv.e

09 "Upside Down" by Sunny Oh!

Art: Chad Balkum

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6.9 Featuring Andrew Barber, Fake Shore Drive

Mon, 18 May 2020 03:36:00 -0000

On our latest edition of Not 97 quarantine edition — recorded live on Twitch — we're joined by Andrew Barber, the founder and owner of Chicago’s wildly influential music blog Fake Shore Drive, as well as a manager, producer, curator, and more. Andrew did what he does best and shed light on two of Chicago’s most exciting up and comer — DAWEIRDO & Chris Crack. We explore new sounds from across the world with artists like Meer, pushing the limits of hip hop — as well as a Puerto Rico’s Buscabulla and their new record “Vamono.” Amaria is poised for greatness on her latest release “Twilight," and London’s LYAM embodies what it means to be a 'sound designer' on “AWAI."

01 "Najaf" by Meer

02 "Sunday Dinner" by DaWeirdo

03 "Estrella" by Inner Wave

04 "Twilight" by Amaria

05 "Awai" by LYAM

06 "Hoes at Trader Joes" by Chris Crack

07 "Vamono" by Buscabulla

08 "Go!" By OG Spliff

09 "Show me Love" by Naliyah

Art: Drew Englander

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6.8 Featuring Sidney Madden

Mon, 04 May 2020 03:17:00 -0000

We're back with another edition of Not 97's Quarantine Sessions, recorded live on our Twitch account. Today's episode features Sidney Madden, an influential editor and producer at NPR Music. Sidney introduces a powerful unreleased track from Kayla Steen. We dive into the sounds of two budding African music scenes with a dance-ready delivery from Ghana’s Odartei and an infectious single from Nigerian artist Merry Lynn. Tasha delivers a heart wrenching ode to black womanhood on “Lullaby”, In Kind builds his own world on “One Way”, and Uno Hype inspires with “Elevate.” Amongst much more.

01 "One Way" by In Kind

02 "Deep Water" by Kayla Steen

03 "Lullaby" by Tasha

04 "Elevate" by Uno Hype

05 "911" by Merry-Lynn

06 "YSL" by Odartei

07 "Huh" by Scuti

08 "Same Songs" by Jeshi

09 "Child Hood" by Icy Simone

Art: Justin Jenkins

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6.7 Featuring Kei Henderson

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0000

Settling into our new normal, we're back with another episode recorded live on Twitch featuring Kei Henderson, a prolific figure in Atlanta’s music scene, a Grammy award winning manager for her work with 21 savage, and the president of Since The 80s. Kei introduces Dead Cassettes and their explosive genre bending-sound on the unreleased song "RNA in our DNA," as well as 16-year old Atlanta artist Metro Marrs. We spin a laid back delivery from Mileena, and a powerful track from Azekel. Tavi Montelle flaunts versatility on "My Koolaid," and North Carolina’s Judah spits from the heart on "Sonshine." Amongst much more.

01 "longtimecoming" by Mileena

02 "RNA In Our DNA" by Dead Cassettes

03 "Freeway" by Azekel

04 “Sinking Sand” Eric Penn

05 "Grassblade Love" by Kevin Holliday (featuring Sintoria)

06 "Bye Felicia" by Metro Marrs

07 "Sonshine" by Judah

08 “My Koolaid” Tavi Montelle

09 "8+1" by Scorcher

Art: Clara Kirkpatrick

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6.6 Featuring Melanie McClain

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0000

Today’s episode is unlike any we’ve ever released. As the world battles the Coronavirus, we weren’t able to record as normal this week. Instead we recorded this episode live on Twitch and were joined by Melanie McClain, Secretely Group’s Publishing A&R. Forgive the shoddy audio, shaky connection, and any other hiccups you may hear — the music goes on. Melanie introduced Serena Isioma, a captivating young talent from her hometown of Chicago, as well as a dynamic, dance ready delivery from Ugandan artist Mwami. We dip to London’s with Chloe Bodur’s “Lovely Lonely” and “Home” by Knucks. As well as introduce the rich, raw soul of Angelo Leroi.

01 "Lovely Lonely" by Chloe Bodur

02 "Sensitive" by Serena Isioma

03 "Home" by Knucks

04 "Sanford & Son" by Angelo LeRoi

05 "Rektless" by Mwami

06 "Female Rapper Joint" by Matt McGhee

Art: Bianca Rivera

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6.5 Featuring KittySayWord

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 03:30:00 -0000

This week on Not 97 we're joined by prolific New York DJ KittySayWord.

Kitty introduces a contagious new track from the UK’s own Cadenza featuring Kasien, as well as a beautiful offering from the Venezuela-born singer-songwriter Maye.

We discuss rich, dynamic deliveries from Chicago’s Mother Nature and Harlem’s Foushee, Jeremy Sullivan gets added to the ever-growing cleaning playlist, we introduce James Bambu’s breathtaking voice, and the synthetic soul of Chiiild, amongst much more.

01 "Dreams" by Camden Malik

02 "No Guidance" by Cadenza (featuring Kasien)

03 "4 Got" by Mother Nature

04 "Rooftop" by Jeremy Sullivan

05 "Make It Known" by Fousheé

06 "Tú" by Maye

07 "White Lines" by James Bambu

08 "Hands Off Me" by Chiiild

09 "Slowzy" by Nápoles

Art: Amandla Baraka

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6.4 Featuring Kiesh Herman

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 03:30:00 -0000

Kiesh Herman joins us at the Noah store today. With years of experience working in the advertising world and music industry, Kiesh is currently the head of social media and digital marketing at Glassnote records. Kiesh introduces Queen’s own Prince SAMO and his new sound on "Windy," as well as the Bay Area-born Nappy Nina. Toronto’s Rodney boasts an ode to summer, Pip Millett falls in love on "Contact," and K Roosevelt learns patience on "Slow." We get lost in a dream with London’s Ezria & dive deep into the dystopian pop of Jasper Lotti.

01 "Summertime" by Rodney

02 “Windy” by Prince SAMO ft. Éva-Milan Zsiga

03 "Contact" by Pip Millett

04 "Slow" by K Roosevelt

05 "Fuck, It Was Lovely" by Ezria

06 “BackWords” by Nappy Nina

07 "Jupiter" by Armanii Day

08 "Take You There" by Jasper Lotti

09 "Out" by Issy Wood

Art: Sol Galeano

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6.3 Featuring Sharell Jeffrey

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 03:54:00 -0000

On today's episode we're joined by our friend Sharell Jeffrey. Sharell is an influential social media manager, digital and music marketing professional, as well as an artist manager. Sharell introduces her longtime friend An Capone, as well as a track from Kay Wht remixed by the producer Larce Blake. We dive into London’s illustrious jazz scene with Bryony Jarmon-Pinto, we spin a recent stand out from Seattle production duo Nile Waters, and a playful groove by the Bay Area’s Garren Sean. We hit Philly with the prolific lyricist Lojii and uncover Charlotte’s next best artist Cheeno Ghee, amongst more.

01 "Sweet Sweet" by Bryony Jarman-Pinto

02 "Risk of Me" by An Capone

03 "Walk on Water" by Nile Waters

04 "Finer Things" by Garren Sean

05 "longwayhome" by lojii

06 "11:30 Interlude (Larce Blake Remix)" by KAYWHT

07 "TEARS" by Cheeno Ghee

08 "On The Outside" by Ethan Gruska

09 "Not My Friend" by ItS Jewell

Art: Sabla Stays

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6.2 Featuring The Carlyle

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 03:30:00 -0000

Today's episode features The Carlyle—a man of many talents from manager, to A&R, to director, and more. Carlyle introduces two New York up & comers — Nesta, and his bright & bouncy Benjis, as well as Zero McKenzi’s lively, jazz-infused Artwork. We talk off-kilter pop with Weslee, the weighted soul sounds of Brandon Banks & Giveon, a devastating delivery from DWY, & and explosive track from UK rapper Pa Salieu, amongst much more.

01 "it's okay to be alone" by Jaso

02 "Benjis" by Nesta

03 "Pico" by Brandon Banks

04 "Like I Want You" by Giveon

05 "Peaches" by WESLEE

06 "Artwork" by Zero McKenzi

07 "Frontline" by Pa Salieu

08 "Everytime I See You Again" by DWY

09 "friENDS" by 80purppp

Art: Hearing Visuals

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6.1 Featuring Love Mansuy

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Season Six kicks off with New Jersey-born, LA-based singer/songwriter Love Mansuy. It's been a long time coming with Love—ever since his single "Mine" was featured in Not 97 3.11. Love was also interviewed in the debut edition of Not A Zine, discussing his experiences as an artist and young father—a common theme in his music. Love introduces the powerful and soulful sounds of Umi Copper as well has his friend and collaborator Sean Matsukawa. We discuss Greensboro’s own 5-piece afropunk outfit Black Haüs, and toast our elders with Rayon Nelson’s ”Granny.” Halle Alice pleads for patience, while Femdot reflects on lost love. And Love plays us out with a standout from his beautiful debut album “Of Age.”

01 "ELECTRON" by Black Haüs

02 "All" by Umi Copper

03 "Granny" by Rayon Nelson

04 "Routine" by Medhane

05 "Waiting" by Halle Alice ft. Ayel

06 "Palm" by Sean Matsukawa ft Kaiya Crawford

07 "Daywalker" by Najee Muhammad

08 "Happy Break Up Song" by Femdot

09 "Kids" by Love Mansuy

Art: Mike Brennan

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5.1 Featuring Nick Hakim

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 02:30:00 -0000

For Season Five's finale we invited our friend Nick Hakim—the prolific Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, producer—to join us at the Noah store. With pure curiosity and a dedication to uplifting talented young voices, Nick introduces us to the multifaceted performer and producer Keiyaa as well as an explosive young New York rapper and artist named Masaii. Dave Jonze comes back from his Swedish sabbatical to close the season with producer Dylan Sitts, we talk Brijean and her unmatched percussion skills, as well as the breathtaking sounds of Choker. Bren Joy impresses with “Scottie Pippen,” Remi Wolf gets stuck in our heads with “Shawty,” and Pandarap rides out with a powerful ode to his mom. Amongst much more.

01 “Show and Tell” by Brijean

02 “do Yourself a favor” by KeiyaA

03 "Lucky" by Choker

04 "Rain Check" by Dylan Sitts

05 “Shawty” by Remi Wolf

06 "2 FOR UR MISTAKES" by Maassai

07 "Scottie Pippen" by Bren Joy

08 "Mom's Eyes" by Pandaraps

09 "Waiting" by CUTTS

Art: Laura Burke

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5.9 Featuring Timmhotep Aku

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 02:30:00 -0000

On Season Five Episode Nine we sit down with Timmhotep Aku, former editor of Pitchfork’s hip hop vertical Levels, NPR, and now Afropunk. Timm introduces the forward thinking hip hop styling of Slauson Malone and Pink Siifu, as well as unknown London group Sault and their modern, retro sound. We talk Melbourne funk outfit First Beige, and dive into the conceptual world of Jadu Heart. Rashaad brings the latest release from legendary producer and lyricist Snubnose Frankenstein, Genesis talks London newcome V7Backin2007 and Not 97 intern Andrew "Young Cornbread" Brown presents Detroit’s own Supakaine. Amongst much more.

01 "Wanderlife" by Jadu Heart

02 Off Me! “The Wake” Pt. 1 & 2 (feat. Pink Siifu) by Slauson Malone

03 "99 St." by Snubnose Frankenstein

04 "Antoinette" by Kawelo

05 "Pencils" by Supakaine

06 "Details" by First Beige

07 "We Are The Sun" by Sault

08 "My UDDERONE" by Muva C

09 "Hikari Storm" by v7backin2007

10 "MVP" by Collistar

Art: Justin Jenkins

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5.8 Featuring Katherine Friedland

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 03:58:00 -0000

For today's episode we welcomed Katherine Friedland, the touring manager of the prolific indie record label Mom+Pop. We also welcome back friend and former guest Juicy Jackie to take over while Genesis is out of town. Katherine brings to the table Arthur Moon and their unique brand of off-kilter pop. We introduce multi-faceted New Orleans artist Sol Galeano, a raw, contagious delivery from California’s AntiHana, and the hypnotic sounds of Kadhja Bonet. Amongst much more.

01 "Time" by Ian Kirby

02 "Homonormo" by Arthur Moon

03 "Don't Know Better" by The O'My's

04 "Big Huge Problem" by AntiHana

05 "WHAT'S TRUE TO ME TODAY PROBABLY WON'T BE TRUE TO ME TOMORROW ANYWAY" by Sol Geleano

06 "Origami Dreams" by Christelle Bofale

07 "The Watch" by Kadhja Bonet

08 "Go In" by BIGKLIT

09: "Sex With Us" by Yung Titties

Art: Lea Carey

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5.7 Featuring Anthony Blue Jr.

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 03:46:00 -0000

The latest episode of Not 97 features Anthony Blue Jr. aka Stonie Blue, one of the most in demand DJs in New York, as well as a talented producer, graphic artist, photographer and more. Blue introduces us to Atlanta's Dos Global, as well as "Sounds Fire," a track he produced from lyricist Jazmin LaBrie. We discuss Kaiya Crawford's strong and subtle single "Sell It," the genre-bending, forward-facing sounds of WOLFE De MICHLS, and break down the global, musical impact of the african diaspora through Obongjayar's beautiful song "Adjacent Heart." Blue also plays us out with a track of his own called "Love on Wheels.

01 "Sell It!" by Kaiya Crawford 02 "WR1TING" by Dos Global

03 "Waste My Time" by Zaia

04 "Adjacent Heart" by Obongjayar

05 “Wonda” by Kuma Overdose (feat. Lord Apex)

06 "Sounds Fire" by Jazmin LaBrie

07 "Waves Are Real" by WOLFE de MCHLS

08 "Twist My Arm" by James Droll

09 "Love On Wheels" by Stonie Blue

Art: Anthony Blue Jr.

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5.6 Featuring Athena Koumis

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:30:00 -0000

On today's episode we welcome Athena Koumis to the table. Athena is the current Head of Music Culture and Curation at XITE and former editor at Spotify. We go deep on a range of sounds like London’s 10 piece avant-Jazz collective SEED Ensemble, to New York’s own genre defying band IGBO. We discuss a mesmerizing delivery from the Long Island band Mr Twin Sister, and a cutting, deeply personal demo from an artist named Chris Miles. We bop with Claud’s “If I Were You,” ride with Slowya.Roll’s “Broken,” and drift out of heartbreak with Baby Rose’s “Sold out,” amongst more.

01 "First Impressions" by IGBO

02 "Afronaut (feat. XANA)" by SEED Ensemble, XANA

03 "Alien FM" by Mr. Twin Sister

04 "Crashed My Bike" by Chris Miles

05 "If I Were You" by Claud

06 "Broken" by Slowya.roll

07 "Sold Out" by Baby Rose

08 "Zero%" by Jean Dawson

Amuse Pick: "Bes'Mam" by Siimba Selassiie

Art: Eric Ramirez

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5.5 Featuring Regina Cho

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 02:57:00 -0000

We're halfway through season five, and today we're joined by prolific hip hop journalist Regina Cho, known for her work with Billboard, Genius, Hot 97, and more. Cho delivers with two local NYC artists — an explosive young lyricist named Asoh Black! & a smooth, subtle vocalist named Jus. We discuss up-and-coming Chicago wordsmith Brittney Carter, left field England five piece AlaskaAlaska, as well as the track "Road Safety," a piercingly sweet offering from Boston-based Cehryl. Amongst much more.

01 "Hooligan" by Brittney Carter

02 "Slow Down" by Jus

03 "Bitter Winter" by ALASKALASKA

04 "Road Safety" by Cehryl

05 "Do Better" by Halima

06 "Foolie" by Asoh Black

07 "Yerrrrr" by L.E.A.N.

08 "Anything (I Got You)" by Huey Briss

Amuse Pick: "Sorta" by Sivonyia

Art: Bianca "Bonk" Rivera

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5.4 Featuring Kristin Corry

Mon, 27 May 2019 03:00:00 -0000

For our second episode live from Noah NY we welcome Noisey and Vice Music staff writer Kristin Corry. Corry introduces LA-based Dijon and his rich, daring brand of RnB. We play “Mockingbird,” the deeply personal, graceful debut delivery from London’s Uma. We discuss Kwaku Asante’s infectious new single “Say Goodbye,” as well as introduce budding Chicago’s collective Dial Up and their journey of a track “Promo/Lyft Home,” amongst much more.

01 "Fine" by Urbanation

02 "Bad Luck" by Dijon

03 "Mockingbird" by Uma

04 "Scars" by TEGA

05 "Say Goodbye" by Kwaku Asante

06 "Let Up" by YMTK

07 "Life's A Pretty Bitch" by J-Hop

08 "Promo / Lyft Home" by Dial Up

Amuse Pick:"Thug Prayer" by Cocaine Carii

Art: Clara Kirkpatrick

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5.3 Featuring Brandon "Jinx" Jenkins

Mon, 13 May 2019 02:00:00 -0000

Today's episode is a special episode, featuring a new team and a new home. Dave has gone on sabbatical in Sweden and we’ve welcomed back our friend and former guest, Def Jam publicist Genesis Garcia, to hold his seat. We've also found ourselves a new home, recording live from the Noah store in Soho. Today we’re joined by Brandon Jinx Jenkins, a multi-hyphenate creative and influential cultural voice. We talk East & West coast hip-hop styles with Villain Park, Solomon Faye, and Maxo. We parse apart the subtle multi dimensions of Emawk, and ride the raw energy of Heno, amongst much more.

01 "Adrenaline" by Rachel Chinouriri

02 "Safe House" by Drama

03 "Lovestained" by Hope Tala

04 "Later" by Emawk

05 "No Mans Land" by Heno

06 "Cold Game" by Villain Park

07 "25" by Salomon Faye

08 "Strongside" by Maxo

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Art: Jennings McCarthy

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5.2 Featuring Chidi Himself

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 02:42:00 -0000

This is a special episode of Not 97, featuring an artist who we played on season one episode one — Chidi Himself. Chidi shares an unreleased track with us, as well as introduces London-based friend and frequent collaborator MTMBO. He also plays a Soundcloud find of his own, California's own Denyah. We discuss Berlin's J. Lamotta's and her playful, dynamic delivery "Back In Town," as well as the shadowy raps of unknown UK artist Saxon. Joy Crookes croones through the instant classic "Don't Let Me Down," and Haviah Mighty turns heads left & right on the marathon rap track "In Women Colour."

01 "Back In Town" by J.Lamotta

02 "CHYIYWHY" by MTMBO

03 "Don't Let Me Down" by Joy Crookes

04 "Oh, Shoot" by bad snacks

05 "Rendezvous" by Saxon

06 "Bring It Up" by Denya

07 "Cola" by Arlo Parks

08 "In Women Colour" by Haviah Mighty

09 "All I Need" by Chidi Himself

Art: Devin Hobdy

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5.1 Featuring Brandon Payano

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 04:06:00 -0000

We're kicking off our fifth season with New York's own Brandon Payano—a writer, editor, and the US A&R for the influential Youtube show Colors. Yano introduces a bold, mesmerizing track from Toronto's Adria Kain, as well as an intricately woven delivery from up & coming rapper Myquale. We debut the raw, subtle sounds of Riverside, California's Brandon, an explosive new song from soon-to-be pop sensation Destiny Rogers, and dip into the time-worn tradition of Americana blues from Canada's Cat Clyde.

01 "Makeup" by Brando

02 "Blue" by Adria Kain

03 "Apologies" by Destiny Rogers

04 “All The Black” by Cat Clyde

05 "Done" by Zar

06 "Echoes" by Myquale

07 "Lotto" by Tia Corine

08 “Moving On” by Yung Sum

Art: Jake Buhler

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Season Four — Episode Ten (Feat. Captain Kirk Douglas)

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 03:44:33 -0000

Season four finishes strong, featuring one of our biggest guest yet — The Roots' own Captain Kirk Douglas! Kirk introduces us to his own flesh and blood, the 13-year-old Yung Ski Mask, along with his childhood friend: San Fransisco folk force Alabaster Adams. We dive into the deep soul of Kingsley Ibeneche, dig through the multi-faceted sounds of lyricists like Cain Casket and Serious Klein, as well as ride with the street-wise words of Granata. 01 "To The Citadel" by Kingsley Ibeneche 02 The Kids At The Bar" by Alabaster Adams 03 "Voodoo Money" by Serious Klein 04 "Domino" by Caine Casket 05 "Fear of God" by Sports Boyfriend 06 "Counting Green" by Yung Ski Mask 07 "Silver Over Gold" by Iyamah 08 "It's Hard To Say No (In New York City)" by Granata -- 09 "Sines" by Greg Wanders

Art: Kevin Horvath

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Season Four — Episode Nine (Feat. "Juicy" Jackie Carrasco)

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 05:49:23 -0000

Today's episode is a special one. Featuring "Juicy" Jackie Carrasco — a project manager at Lola Media Group and the founder of For The Creatives gallery — we're recording live from Kinfolk 90.

Jackie digs deep with a young man from Maine named Sam Knight and his ear-catching brand of left field pop. RaShaad follows that up with the like-minded Public Library Commute and their East Coast dreams of "California."

We ride with Lex Amor's "Mood," get lyrical with Rae Khalil, and hear the wildest "Mambo Number 5" flip by Young Croc, amongst much more. 01 “Mood” by Lex Amor 02 "OUCH!" by Sam Knight 03 "California" by Public Library Commute featuring Healy 04 "No. 5" by Yung Croc 05 “Girlfriend” by Rae Khalil 06 "HappyVoiceMemo.mp3" by Bambi 07 "Miss Charlotte" by Baby Keem 08 "Tell Me (Doko Mien)" by Ibibio Sound Machine -- 09 "Come Home" by Marlene Oak

Art: Amandla Baraka

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Season Four — Episode Eight (Feat. Vira Byramji)

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:01:23 -0000

Vira Byramji joins us on today's episode. Vira was formerly assistant manager at the legendary Electric Lady Studio. She’s an audio engineer and the founder of the music industry networking event Now What!

Energy starts high with an explosive young lyricist named Zhalarina. Vira introduces beat-maker and producer Space People with his collaboration with NY-bred spitter Nasty Nigel. We dip back to London with Nine8 Collective’s “No Smoke,” go big with Cumulus’s “Retreat,” float off with Melanie Charles’ “Be On My Side” and ride out with “Rico” by Jobii. 01 "Who Want It' by Zhalarina 02 "Wet" by Space People featuring Nasty Nigel 03 "No Smoke" by Nine8 Collective 04 "Retreat" by Cumulus 05 "All I Do" by Taj Ralph 06 "Be On My Side" by Melanie Charles 07 "ur so pretty" by ST. MARTiiNS 08 "Rico" by Jobii -- 09 "Sweet Talk" by Maydar Art: Mike Brennan

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Season Four — Episode Seven (Feat. Gabe 'Nandez)

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 04:33:43 -0000

Gabe 'Nandez—the raw New York rapper—joins us on today's episode. Those that attended our Not A Showcase in October already know 'Nandez's sharp talent. The multi-cultural rapper discusses growing up around the world and the craft of creating music as a bilingual artist.

Gabe introduces us to his longtime friend and frequent collaborator Ibekelia, as well as the street wise Rochester rapper Rigz. We sample London's young, genre-bending scene with captivating tracks from Osquello, KiLLOWEN, and Isabelle Brown. And we tackle the opposite poles of hip-hop through Velvet Negroni's untraditional delivery to Tanner Molique's mainstream sensibilities. Gabe also plays his own song, Conneries, from the album Cliquetape. 01 “So I Don’t Feel Useless” by Dianna Lopez 02 “La” by Ibekelia 03 "Simulated Void" by Osquello 04 "Places" by Isabelle Brown 05 “Adrenaline Rush” by KiLLoWEN 06 “The Hated” by Rigz 07 "First Time" by Velvet Negroni 08 "Like Me" by Tanner Molique 09 "Conneries" by Gabe 'Nandez Art: Jacob Consenstein

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Season Four — Episode Six (Feat. Nigil Mack)

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 04:00:00 -0000

We're joined today by Nigil Mack, Republic Records' Vice President of A&R, who has spent years in the industry and played a critical role in the careers of Kid Cudi, DRAM, and more. Nigil introduces Virginia-born crooner Marco McKinnis and Queens-bred up and comer Deem Spencer. We talk through the dynamic, ever expanding sounds of global hip hop with artists like Ireland’s Biig Piig and London’s Deji Okeze. And Berlin’s Gianni Mae stuns in her latest “They Say.” Amongst much more.

01 "Raze : Plan B" by Biig Piig (feat. Benny Mails) 02 “Is” by Deem Spencer 03 "019 Bonnie and Clyde" by Deji Okeze 04 "They Say" by Gianni Mae 05 "Cargo" by Fade Em All 06 “Another Love” by Marco McKinnis 07 "Pressure" by RiverKinn 08 "Amen" by EMAN8

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Season Four — Episode Five (Feat. Arpan Somani)

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:14:07 -0000

Our friend Arpan Somani comes to the table today. Arpan works in brand partnerships at SoundCloud, co-runs the Brooklyn-based independent newspaper Hands, as well as manages Jachary, whose music was previously featured on the show.

Arpan introduces us to the lush melodies of two New York newcomers: Bathe & Rum.Gold.

We introduce an electrifying, genre-blending offering from Berlin’s Tuftyhead, a raw, nostalgic track from Ojerime, as well as a menacing and yet playful delivery from Chicago’s Nina Tech.

01 "If You Don't Mind" by Pieri 02 "Sure Shot" by Bathe 03 "Cocaine" by Pink Sweats 04 "Why Do I Go There" by Johanna Samuels 05 "In The Dark" by Tuftyhead 06 "Where There's Smoke" by Rum Gold 07 "I Know Now (2003) by Ojerime 08 "Loso" by Nina Tech Art: Maple Shipp © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

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Season Four — Episode Four (Feat. Yohana Zecarias)

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 06:02:34 -0000

Today's episode features Yohana Zecarias. Yohana is a multi-faceted producer working in the music industry. Her most recent work was as a producer for Black Thought's latest music video "Conception."

Today’s episode is heavy with harmony from Atlanta’s Cousins to Tennessee’s Lauren McClinton.

We go exploring with off kilter jungle jazz outfit Safari Williams, get deep with Olu Bliss’s sentimental soul, and hit a few grooves with the multi-national music duo Extremely Bad Man.

01 "Comfortable" by Cousins 02 “Treasure” by Lauren McClinton 03 "Free Again" by Arima Ederra 04 "GET UP!" by TiKA 05 "Theme" by Safari Williams 06 “Uncharted Waters” by Olu Bliss 07 "Long Way To Go" by Jae Stephens 08 "Bombae Lemonade" by Extremely Bad Man Feat. Omenihu & Jallal Art: Wes Bechtler © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

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Season Four — Episode Three (Feat. Jayda B)

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 05:33:12 -0000

This is season four episode three with Jayda B — Jayda is a DJ, a manager for our friend and artist DUVV, and the US community manager for Amuse.io — the free music distribution company and record label that sponsored our debut "Not A Showcase" last month. Today’s episode features jazz, and a lot of it, from new comers to season vets with Theo Hill to Ray Angry. Jayda talks is through her years living in Tokyo with local DJ Shigge and his track “Hit The Ceiling.” We hear NY’s new soul stand out Cleo Reed as she links with Sporting Life on their “Shut It Down” and Australia’s JPL croons on his smooth single “Oxygen,” amongst much more! 01. "Shut It Down" by Cleo Reed 02. "Hey, It's Me You're Talking To" by Theo Hill 03. “Oxygen” by JPL 04. “Stretch” by Orion 05. "Room" by Ahmed "Kidsoul" Mateen 06. "Hit The Ceiling" by Shigge 07. “Ocean, You” by Jess Gallo 08. “Bjork City” by Ray Angry © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Art: Eric Ramirez

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Season Four — Episode Two (Feat. Mike Herard)

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:16:05 -0000

Mike Herard is a product of New York's music scene. Herard is an A&R at Shady Records, the founder of Beat Hustle, and a manager for The Last Artful, Dodgr as well as a number of up-and-coming artists. Since coming up in the early 90s in Queens, Herard has been an integral part of New York's hip hop scene.

Herard introduces a sensational young Haitian-American producer, singer, and songwriter from Florida named Beni Moun, as well an explosive local rapper named Topprraaa.

Georgia lyricist Coley Xavier breaks down a vivid image from his childhood with "Story Time: Suburban Slum." Beat maker underscore flaunts his versatility on "throwing tantrums while the car's parked" and a young NYC composer named HAWA catches ears on her infectious single "I'm Safe."

01 "Phantom Powerless" by Jumi 02 "Tokyo" by Topprraaa 03 “Elevating” by The Foreigners 04 "throwing tantrums while the car's parked” by underscores 05 "Story Time: Suburban Slum" by Coley Xavier 06 "Noah, What's Love" by Beni Moun 07 “I'm Safe” by HAWA 08 “single (on the weekend)" by marcos g Art: Daniel Shepard, IG: @danyboydoid © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

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Season Four — Episode One (Feat. DUVV)

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 05:10:51 -0000

Welcome back to NOT 97. This is season four's debut episode featuring New York / Seoul-based alternative RnB artist DUVV. We kick off season four with "Oro," a playful, cinematic delivery from Mexican-American duo Reyna Tropical. DUVV introduces former Grateful Dead cover band Circles Around The Sun and their journey of a song "Immovable Objects." Brooklyn's HDBeenDope spits his heart out on "For The Record." Toronto's Untradition shows talent wise beyond his humble beginnings on "New Drugs," and New Zealand's Tom Young flexes on the stripped, intimate "Me and My Girl." DUVV will be performing at NOT 97's debut event NOT A SHOWCASE alongside duendita and Gabe 'Nandez at Cafe Erzulie on October 20th, 2018. Tickets are free at notashowcase.eventbrite.com — RSVP Now! 01 "Oro" by Reyna Tropical 02 "Immovable Objects" by Circles Around The Sun 03 "Fake The Funk" by Pheolix 04 “For The Record” by HDBeenDope 05 "New Drugs" by Untradition 06 "My Name" by JIL 07 "Me and My Girl" by Tom Young 08 “Years Gone By” by Avantdale Bowling Club

Artwork by Irene Chin

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Season Three — Episode Eleven (Feat. Cady Drell, Genesis Garcia, Rae Witte, and Flo Kennedy)

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 03:59:00 -0000

Today's show is like never before, with Cady Drell hosting a table full of accomplished women representing all angles of the music industry who you might remember from past episodes. We have illustrious freelance writer Rae Witte, Bronx-bred hip-hop artist Flo Kennedy, and Genesis Garcia from Def Jam Recordings publicity team.

We introduce Cincinnati art-rock four piece The Ophelias and play a low key kiss off of a song from young, New York soul singer CoCo Mamba. New Jersey's Angelo Mota gets hots on "Breakfast in Bed," his contageous ode to time-stopping morning sex. And the whole table falls head over heels for up-and-coming LA-based RnB crooner Love Mansuy on "Mine."

01 "Fog" by The Ophelias 02 "My Body" by Lemin 03 "Nobody" M w S 04 "A Small Flame" by Loony 05 "Follow Me" The Shacks 06 "Mine" by Love Mansuy 07 "Better Than Breakfast" by Angelo Mota 08 "Drive" by Cöco Mamba Art: Clara Kirkpatrick © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

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Season Three — Episode Ten (Feat. Duendita)

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 02:45:12 -0000

On our Season Three finale, we welcome up-and-coming Queens-bred soul songstress Duendita to the shop. She introduces DC duo April & VISTA and their delicate, bold neo soul sound on "How To Get By." As well as an afropop bop from Nerika titled "Runnin."

London new comer Haich commands attention on the intricately crafted, genre-bending delivery "Peak." We hear towers from forward thinking folk outfit Dirty Birds. Miink mesmerizes on "Scorched Moth." And Reginald Chapman displays a raw, daring new jazz sound.

01 "Peak" by Haich 02 "How To Get By" by April + VISTA 03 "Towers" by Dirty Bird 04 “Scorched Moth” by Miink 05 "We Shall Overcome" by Reginald Chapman 06 "Runnin" by Nerika 07 "Ordinary Life (Message From An A.I. Girlfriend)" by Computer Magic 08 “Crazy Bae” by Tape Toy -- 09 "Ima Get You" by Duendita © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Art: Sebastião Hungerbuhler

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Season Three — Episode Nine (Feat. Mark Kelley)

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 04:38:38 -0000

Today we're blessed to be joined by the one and only bassist Mark Kelley of The Roots. Kelley comes to the table with Scottish Producer Sam Gallaitry's mesmerizing groove "Hibernation" and a HOV-ready instrumetnal by Detroit beat maker Seige Monstrocity.

We dance through Black Grapefruit's genre-bending bop "Mind." Bounce along with Dublin-based Jafaris's otherworldly "Found My Feet." We find solace in our records in the wake of lost love with The Nude Party. And float off with Jakob Agawa's "Velvet Light."

Today also marks Marie-Claire Senior Culture Editor Cady Drell's first official post as our new weekly host — bless your heart RaShaad.

01. "Home Team" By Indigo De Souza 02. "Hibernation" by Sam Gellaitry 03. "Records" by The Nude Party 04. "Son Of A Bad Man" by Marcus Atom 05. "Mind" by Black Grapefruit 06. "Believe" by Seige Monstracity 07. "Dress / Undress" by QTY 08. "Found My Feet" by Jafaris 09. "Velvet Light" by Jakob Ogawa

Art: Kentaro Tomoi

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Season Three — Episode Eight (Feat. Michael "Zo" Gonik)

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 03:38:16 -0000

Today we have the former music editor at Okayplayer at the table — Michael Gonik, aka Zo.

Gonik breaks in with Brooklyn electro pop trio The Visions and their genre defying track "Balance." And hits us with the unapologetic, future-facing sounds of Jachary and his stunning "Just Adjusting."

Amber Simone crafts a cantagious groove on "I Think About Girls Sometime." Julian Skiboat contemplates love and loss on "Whiskey." Vuyo cruises on "Lord Knows." and Dori Valentine writes wise beyond her years on "Chlorine."

01 "Lady Sunshine" by Applyby 02 "Balance" by The Visions 03 "Whiskey" by Julian Skiboat 04 "Lord Knows" by Vuyo 05 "Think About Girls Sometimes" by Amber-Simone 06 "Just Adjusting" Jachary 07 "Chlorine" by Dori Valentine 08 "222” by El’Naturale © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Art: Tommy Lam

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Season Three — Episode Seven (Feat. Lyndsey Havens)

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 07:11:12 -0000

Today we’re joined by Lyndsey Havens, Billboard Magazine’s associate editor. We introduce Diani Eshe (Ay-Shay) — a sharp Brooklyn lyricist with a hidden lineage. Knees go weak at Moss Kena’s falsetto on “Square One.” Dutch wonder kid Bülow makes it clear not to cross her on the unapologetic alt pop track “Lines.” And we spin “Watch” from Tokyo’s CIRRRCLE—an electric new collective that consists of a Japanese beat maker, a rapper from San Antonio, and an LA-born lyricisist. Amongst much more.

1. "Love Is Only A Feeling" by Diani Eshe 2. "Square One" by Moss Kena 3. "Lonely Part 2" dANNY tRASH 4. "Crumbs" by Jordan Dennis 5. "Money Dance" by AiDAN ft. Sydny August 6. "Lines" by Bülow 7. "Mercy" by ANWAR 8. "Watch" by CIRRRCLE

Art: Michael Brennan

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Season Three — Episode Six (Feat. Genesis Garcia)

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 04:01:00 -0000

Today we welcome to the table Genesis Garcia, a publicist at Def Jam Recordings with years of experience in finding and promoting budding young artists.

With a Def Jam representative on the show we came prepared with a batch of rappers, all from drastically different environments. Slowthai, a sharp-tongued 23-year-old from Northhamton, England starts us off. Genesis introduces the raw and menacing world of Hammond, Indiana’s Vince Ash, we hear “All Seeing” from lo-fi LA duo Blackfist, and discuss “Badangadang,” a playful and poignant bop from Toronto’s Tee Krispil.

01 "Ladies" by Slowthai 02 "Ride With Me" by Vince Ash 03 "All Seeing" by Blackfist 04 "Badangadang" by Tee Krispil 05 "People Watching" by Sen Morimoto 06 "Love Actually" by Off Bloom 07 Operatic (prod. Black Noi$e) by Cousin Mouth 08 "Think About You" by Manana

Art: Bianca Rivera

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Season Three — Episode Five with Zach Schonfeld (feat. Paula Mejia)

Mon, 21 May 2018 03:55:00 -0000

With RaShaad still running around Europe, we reach back to season one and welcome back one of our first guests ever, Newsweek's senior writer and Matt's flesh and blood, Zach Schonfeld. Joining the table alongside Zach is Paula Mejia, an associate editor at Atlas Obscura and the author of the 33 1/3rd book on The Jesus & Mary Chain's debut "Psychocandy."

We start off bold with a young Toronto prodigy by the name of Mor Mor.

We discuss the many context and values of ambient electronics through Debit's song "Power Chords." Zach introduces the whimsical, warped psychadelics of polish rockers Trupa Trupa, along with Soccer Mommy's raw and devestating offering 'Still Clean."

Melbourne's Charlie Thread lightens the mood with a bouncy call for more time — "Forever and a Day."

01 "Whatever Comes To Mind" by Mor Mor 02 "Power Chords" by Debit 03 "Only Good Weather" by Trupa Trupa 04 "Glow" by WHATUPRG 05 "Vision" by Family Reunion 06 "Caminando" by Exotica 07 "Still Clean" by Soccer Mommy 08 "Forever & A Day" by Charlie Threads

Art: Kevin Horvath

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Season Three — Episode Four with Cady Drell (feat. Stacey Anderson)

Mon, 07 May 2018 11:31:30 -0000

This is Not 97 like never before featuring our first official guest host Cady Drell (Rolling Stone, Newsweek, Glamour, etc.) alongside her close friend Stacey Anderson, who is a senior editor at Pitchfork and has years of experience writing for the New York Times, Rolling Stone, and more.

Stacey introduces "The River," a menacing, bold stand-out from London-based Lolina's debut project "The Smoke." After discovering them in a local alt-weekly on a cross-country roadtrip, Cady brings Albuquerque's Prism Bitch to the table, a band far too good to be far too unknown.

Toronto's Jaunt flaunts their boundless sound on "Faster Interactions." And Keyah/Blu floats on the laid back loosey "paper trip v1."

01 "Left In A Panting" by John Looke (ft. Salami Rose Joe Louis) 02 "The River" by Lolina 03 "You Got I Want" by Prism Bitch 04 “Faster Interactions” by Jaunt 05 "paper trip v1" by Keyah/Blu 06 "Ban Man" by Gita 07 "Old Town" by Say Sue Me 08 “Graffiti” by Grandmilly & Shozae Art: Ryosuke Kataoka © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

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Season Three — Episode Three (Feat. Corey Cambridge)

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 03:56:18 -0000

Corey Cambridge is a man of many endeavors—a writer, rapper, and podcaster. He introduces the New York born-and-bred vocalist Synead and talks us through his writing process on "Lost In The Wild," her infectious ode to feeling free. We play through "Miles Song," a beautiful stand out from budding UK songstress Cleo Sol's debut project "Winter Songs" Virginia rapper Gim Dave reintroduces himself on the heavy-hitting single "Grim." And Yazmin Lacey floats across genres from jazz to neo soul, hip hop and world music on the dynamic delivery "90 Degrees." 01 "Small Hours" by Otta 02 “Lost In The Wild” by Synead 03 "Autumn" by Riley Deacon 04 “Miles Song” by Cleo Soul 05 "Grim" by Grim Dave 06 "Matter" by Mari 07 "Keep Cool" by Jada 08 “90 Degrees” by Yazmin Lacey Art: Michael Brennan © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

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Season Three — Episode Two (Feat. Davina O'Garro)

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 03:18:52 -0000

Hailing from London, England, Davina O'Garro represents for her hometown stronger than any guest before. The former BBC Radio 1xtra programmer has lived stateside for five years, currently working as an account manager at the music company Epidemic Sound. O'Garro introduces Cherri V's unapologetic ode to independence "Leave Me Be" and the forceful, all-female remix to Lioness's "DBT."

The London native gets stumped with a young British up-and-comer named Zilo and her commanding sun-dipped single "Keep Up Wimmi."

Vancouver's all female four-piece Frankiie reunits after a two year hiatus to contemplate death on the charming track "Glory Me." We discuss Cooley Savant's pointed offering "Climate Change" and the dynamic composition of an impressive young Portland producer, Quickly, Quickly. Amongst much more.

01 "Glory Me" by Frankiie 02 "Leave Me Be" by Cherri V 03 "Keep Up Wimmi" by Zilo 04 "Climate Change" by Cooley Savant 05 "More To Love" Queen of Jeans 06 "DBT (remix)" by Lioness 07 "Bounce" by G.L.A.M. 08 "WOW" by Kwame Playlist available: soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not97-season-three-episode-two Art by Michael Brennan © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

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Season Three — Episode One (Feat. Ian Servantes)

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:05:14 -0000

This is season three's premiere, featuring one of Not 97's strongest roster of artists ever. With Ian Servantes at the table—Highsnobiety's current Social Media Editor, a former writer for Complex Media, and an illustrious freelance—we discuss a wide range of sounds coming from London to Toronto, Illinois, Japan, and more.

The season kicks off heavy with "Everglade," an enchanting new delivery from Collard, a young londoner with a knee-weakening falsetto. We introduce Floyd Fuji, an exciting new solo project from Philly's Kyle Thornton, and discuss his unique brand of futuristic funk.

Midwesterner Mowgli floats through intricate flows on the sinister single "Dance With The Devil." And we break down Adult Mom's "Full Screen," a playful, pointed track about porn, gender norms, and much more.

01 "Everglade" by Collard 02 "Sour Candy" by Melt 03 "4AM" by Tobi 04 "Drama" by Floyd Fuji 05 "Dance With The Devil" by Mowgli 06 "Full Screen" by Adult Mom 07 "Know Ya" by Drelli ft Moise 08 "Run" by Dansu

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Season Two — Episode Eleven (Featuring C.S. Armstrong's "Covers EP")

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:54:10 -0000

This is season two's bonus episode — one like we've never done before. Today's episode features an entire EP of covers recorded by LA-based singer/songwriter C.S. Armstrong. Across a low key but illustrious career Armstrong has developed a sound that is ruthlessly soulful, one that calls back to decades past while charging forward and defying boundaries.

This is an EP of covers, composed of timeless songs recorded by Armstrong with the intention of being placed in major motion pictures. For reaons unknown many of these songs never received soundtrack placement, however Armstrong's rendition of Bobby Bland's "Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City" is currently in Taraji P. Henson's latest film Proud Mary. Joining the table for today's episode is a NOT97 alum, our first ever recurring guest, Amsterdam's own Van Common. Since August, the Dutch artist has been traveling around America and was gracious enough to book end his trip with appereances on the show — from season one's bonus episode to now.

01 "Five to One" originally by The Doors 02 "Not At All (interlude)" by C.S. Armstrong 03 "Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City" Originally by Bobby "Blue" Bland 04 "With a Little Help From My Friends" Originally by The Beatles 05 "Tainted Love Originally" by Gloria Jones 06 "I Need You" by C.S. Armstrong

Album available: https://soundcloud.com/lifeofarmstrong/sets/covers-ep

Art by Michael Brennan

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Season Two — Episode Ten (Feat. Novelty Daughter)

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 06:09:54 -0000

Season Two comes full circle with our final guest, Brooklyn's own Faith Harding aka Novelty Daughter, whose song "U Want What I Want" was featured on this season's debut episode. Faith introduces the off-kilter pop stylings of Ryan Powers, as well as Suzi Analogue, an ambitious electronic producer and DJ with a wholly unique sound landing in the lineage of footwork djs & experiemental instrumental hip-hop. We discuss Loma—a newly-formed power trio from artists behind Shearwater and Cross Record—and their enchanting three-part harmonies on the single "Black Willow." Fresh-faced London four-piece Sorry offers a raw nod to grunge in their contagious track "Lies." And Portland duo Nurses delivers a warped psych balad with "In The Mirror."

We also play the title track from Faith's alluring & wonderfully daring 2017 record Inertia.

01 "Whoever You Love, I'm Cool" by Jeffe 02 "Give It A Rest" by Ryan Power 03 "Unbothered" by Omar Apollo 04 "Black Willow" by Loma 05 "Lies" by Sorry 06 "NRGNRG" by Suzi Analogue 07 "In The Mirror" by Nurses 08 "Race to the Bottom" by Ha Ha Tonka Playlist available: https://soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not97-season-two-episode-ten

Art by Michael Brennan

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Season Two — Episode Nine (Feat. Pigeons & Planes)

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 04:56:38 -0000

NOT 97 wouldn't exist without Pigeons & Planes. The influential new music blog has served as a constant authority in the world of music discovery for the better part of the last decade. For season two's penultimate episode we welcome Pigeons & Plane's Founder and Editor-in-Chief Jacob Moore and Managing Editor Alex Gardner to the shop. Through a wide range of hip-hop artists we explore the genre's globalization and the unique sounds and styles that come from such cross-cultural influence. France-born, London-based artist Octavian displays such a global influence effortlessly on the bouyant dance cut "Party Here." We discuss the contageous melodies of Melbourn-based pop duo Oh Pep! and a mysterious loosey from King Princess, a young and unknown singer, songwriter, and producer. 01 "Facetime" by Kenny Mason 02 "Party Here" by Octavian 03 "Oceans 7 pt. 2" by Gracy Hopkins & Crayon 04 "Half Life" by Oh Pep! 05 "Sunburn" by King Princess 06 "Come Up In A Minute" by Falease 07 "Take Over The World" by The Ism 08 "Le Fog" by Matthew Progress Playlist available: soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not97-season-two-episode-nine

Art by Michael Brennan

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Season Two — Episode Eight (Feat. Charlie Adelman)

Tue, 02 Jan 2018 13:12:59 -0000

Charlie Adelman is the ideal guest for Not 97. He has years of experience working in digital marketing and management at the major label level, and currently handles product management for Crush Music. But really that’s the least of it, because he lives a floor above Only NY, the home of this show.

On today’s episode Charlie introduces “Ready Yet,” a contagious creeper of a single from LA’s Sasha Sloan.

Duendita—a soulful, Queens-bred singer/songwriter—flaunts versatility on the hopefully offering “Pray.”

We explore Melbourne’s rock scene with the four-piece Neighbourhood Youth and their sunny new single “Lately.”

And uncover underground UK lyricists like ManikMC and Verbz.

01 “Pray” by Duendita 02 “Ready Yet” by Sasha Sloan 03 “Trophy Daughter” by Sur Back 04 “Lately” by Neighbourhood Youth 05 “Rains Clear” by ManikMC 06 “Next To Me” by Marlene 07 “Slumflowers” by Verbz 08 “Let Her Be” by Starcrawler

Playlist available: https://soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not97-season-two-episode-eight

Art by Michael Brennan

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Season Two — Episode Seven (Feat. Rae Witte)

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 02:13:20 -0000

Full disclosure: today's episode is sad, but beautifully so. With writer, social media editor, and radio dj @raewitte at the table we introduce a round of weighty songs powered by lost love, sacrifice, self-pity, and redemption.

Rae brings in a smooth, utterly sinister break up ballad by singer, songwriter, and producer Chaisley Lussier. We break down "Evergreen," Yebba's devastating and yet somehow hopeful ode to grief.

Young Brooklyn-based lyricist Rosehardt battles through self-doubt and depression on his powerful single "Bad Song," while up-and-coming hip-hop artist Ophelia Cache stakes claim to her due fortune on the no bullshit release "Money."

01 "Easy Raider" by Pomona Dream 02 "Talk" by Chaisley Lussier 03 "Alright With You" by C.S. Armstrong 04 "Evergreen" by Yebba 05 "Bad Song" by Rosehardt 06 "Am I Enough" by Nick Nery 07 "Money" by Ophelia Cache 08 "Squeeze Me" by Keir

Playlist Available: soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not97-season-two-episode-seven

Artwork by Anna Walant

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Season Two — Episode Six (Feat. Emilee Morgan)

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:53:16 -0000

Music supervisor and licensing director Emilee Morgan stopped by the shop for today's episode, introducing nostalgic rock from the husband and wife duo behind Seattle's Smokey Brights, as well as a pop perfect track from Atlanta's The Shadowboxers.

We discuss a cathartic and contagious standout from Stella Donnelly's debut record "Thrush Metal," unearth a lost song from a shadowy North Carolina folk singer named Carl Pike, and play refreshing new singles from artists like Norway's Fieh and London's Bakar.

01 "Mechanical Bull" by Stella Donnelly 02 "Come to Terms" by Smokey Brights 03 "Tracks" by Will Fraker 04 "Fuck California" by Carl Pike 05 "Obsession" by Harriet Brown 06 "Hot Damn!" by The Shadowboxers 07 "Big Dreams" by Bakar 08 "Glu" by Fieh

Playlist Available: https://soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not97-season-two-episode-five

Artwork by Eric Ramirez

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Season Two — Episode Four (Feat. Dan Solomito)

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 14:23:36 -0000

On today's episode we welcome industry veteran Dan Solomito to the Only NY store. Solomito has over 15 years of experience in the music industry with an impressive resume that ranges from work in artist management, A&R, and even as an assistant to Damon Dash. These days you can catch him slinging coffee beans at his own S,T Coffee in Bedstuy. Featuring one of the strongest tracklists yet, today's episode is completely balanced. The first half pulls influence from throwback sounds born in the 70s and 80s—vibrant and dynamic picks like "Just Do You" from multi-instrumentalist Lord Echo and "Luck of The Draw," a modern spin on New Wave from Common Body.

The second run around the table hip hop takes over. We introduce a song about healthy eating from a prolific underground Atlanta rapper named Tha God Fahim, as well as a Neptunes-inspired track from Ohio's Vada Azeem, and some weighty, rasp-ridden bars from Dallas's Rikki Blu.

Episode four finishes strong with a smooth, contagious track form londoner Col3trane—a promising young crooner who manages to remain fresh while displaying a striking resemblance to the god Frank Ocean. 01 "Little Red" by Germans 02 "Just Do You" by Lord Echo & Mara TK 03 "Move With Me" by Tawiah 04 "Luck of the Draw" by Common Body 05 "Eat 2 Live" by Tha God Fahim 06 "Money Fhone" by Vada Azeem 07 "Hearses" by Rikki Blu 08 "Penelope" by Col3trane Playlist Available: soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not-97-season-two-episode-four Artwork by Jordan Moss © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

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Season Two — Episode Three (Feat. Daniel Schultz)

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 05:11:36 -0000

With Daniel Schultz—RCA Records' rap-focused A&R—at the shop for today's episode, hip hop comes to the forefront. We explore New York rap's vast spectrum of classic sounds from sharp-lipped Brooklyn lyricist Latasha Alcindor to the effortless flows and intricate stories of Gabe 'Nandez.

The tight and dynamic Vancouver five-piece Peach Pit offers "Alrighty Aphrodite" and a mesmerizing single from Denmark duo Smerz is played.

We dive into "Lost Inside You" by Uhmeer, a song co-producer by illustrious London DJ Eric Lau (previously featured on 2.2). Lau shared with us high praise for the furtive young artist: Uhmeer is "one of the most gifted young people I've met," he says.

01 "Plaques" by Gabe 'Nandez 02 "Revoke Thee" by Latasha Alcindor 03 "Lost Inside You" by Uhmeer 04 "$on of a Queen" by Melodownz 05 "CYCLES" by Tamara Renée 06 "Let It Play" by Lil Cobaine 07 "No Harm" by Smerz 08 "Alrighty Aphrodite" by Peach Pit

Playlist available: soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not-97-season-two-episode

Artwork by Irene Chin

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Season Two — Episode Two (Feat. Stro Elliot)

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 03:45:01 -0000

Stro Elliot — prolific producer, multi-instrumentalist and the newest member of The Legendary Roots Crew — shares the table for Season Two's second episode.

Digging deep into London's rich, ever-evolving music scene, we introduce Hak Baker's street-worn stories, the jazz sensibilities of producer Eric Lau, and Puma Blue: a shadowy, lovelorn young crooner.

Northampton's Mal Devisa plays a raw, menacing new track called "Crowd Pleaser," experimental psych-soul project Clark & The Community is discussed, as well as a grand, cinematic, fiddle-forward song by Dina Maccabee.

01 "Conundrum" by Hak Baker 02 "The Best Good (A Message From Coltrane)" by Eric Lau 03 "Want Me" by Puma Blue 04 "Walk That Walk" by Davie 05 "Crowd Pleaser" by Mal Devisa 06 "Solo On Sunday (Dahmers Boy)" by Clark & The Community 07 "Making Chit Chat With A Stranger At A Dinner Party" by Michael Seyer 08 "Push Me" by Dina Maccabee

Playlist available: soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not97-season-two-episode-two

Artwork by Wes Bechtler

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Season Two — Episode One (Feat. Cady Drell)

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 03:52:26 -0000

Welcome back to NOT 97—this is Season Two’s premier episode featuring the one and only Cady Drell (@hella_drella), Glamour Magazine's current Sex & Relationships Editor.

Cady brings strong, indie rock stalwarts to the table—two bands with passionate local followings that have managed to stay under-the-radar for years: Boston’s Bad History Month & Brooklyn’s Charly Bliss.

“Big One,” a stand out from Madeline Kenney’s recent debut, is discussed, as well as the dense, industrial production of classically-trained jazz vocalist Novelty Daughter.

In addition we feature retro-inspired selections from Gavin Turek and Million Miles—singers who’ve developed fresh, modern takes on soul music.

01 "Big One" by Madeline Kenney 02 "Being Nothing" by Bad History Month 03 "What You Want" by Danny Dwyer 04 "Ice Cream & Cigarettes" by Million Miles 05 "U Want What I Want" by Novelty Daughter 06 "Black Hole" by Charly Bliss 07 "My Momma Got A (Benzo)" by Duzzo Dave 08 "Birdie Bees" by Gavin Turek

Playlist available: soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not97-season-two-episode-one.

Artwork by Bianca Rivera

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Season One — Episode Six (Feat. Van Common)

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 11:50:36 -0000

Van Common—the Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter featured on episode two—was in town and had time to drop by the Only NY shop. This is season one’s bonus episode. The recent conservatory graduate came equipped with two picks from his alma mater: Midas and Bungalow.

We reach to Melbourne once again, and as a testament to the scene’s diversity, feature wildly different sounds (and takes on a break up) from Liv Cartledge and Jaala.

Shadowy rap acts from Massachusetts and New Jersey come to the table to display the rich crop of talent budding in the sidelines of major American cities.

01 "Yellow Bird" by Ben Stevenson 02 "Caroline" by Midas 03 "You're Not For Me" by MC Shabazz 04 "Heard Your Name” by Liv Cartledge 05 "Junior Spirit" By Jaala 06 "Fox" by Bungalow 07 "Floor Seats" by Mach Hommy 08 "Get Up” by Dakwarians

Playlist available: soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not97-season-one-episode-six

Art by Sofia Kraushaar

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Season One — Episode Five (feat. Flo Kennedy)

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 04:21:13 -0000

On Season One's finale of NOT 97 Bronx-born hip hop artist Flo Kennedy visits Only NY and introduces the team to new sounds from past collaborators like Duvv, a cross-cultural alt-soul artist born in Long Island based in Seoul, South Korea.

They discuss a stand out from "Bone Music," Portland, Oregon's genre-jostling MC The Last Artful, Dodgr's debut record, as well as the contagious sounds of midwest crooner Michigander.

01 "Morning Again" by Elisa 02 "Bailar" by Duvv 03 "units" by Ernie 04 "Fears" by Michigander 05 "LLC" by The Last Artful, Dodgr & Neill Von Tally 06 "2ThePoint" by Anthiny King 07 "Thru The Night" by YL 08 "Cult 45" by Shredders

Playlist available: soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not97-season-one-episode-five

Art by Micah Belamarich

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Season One — Episode Four (feat. Alexa Shouneyia)

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 01:16:47 -0000

Episode four of NOT 97 proved to be the most wide-reaching installment of season one thus far.

Select songs this week span from starry-eyed Finnish dream-pop outfit Pole Siblings to London's Dayo Bello, a mesmerizing 19-year-old crooner. DC's Swan Lingo offers his modern take on New Wave and Melbourne's Kaiit delivers powerful and necessary self-loving bars.

Alexa Shouneyia—a writer and social media editor for Complex Media— joined the show to share music from two young New York up-and-comers: alt-pop wunderkind Ben Alessi and street smart spitter Rah-C.

Tracklist: 01 "It Might Grow" by Pole Siblings 02 "You Deserve This" by Men I Trust 03 "Only" by Ben Alessi 04 "Mine" by Dayo Bello 05 "Heartbroken Shogun" by Dolphin 06 "What Did You Learn" by Swan Lingo 07 "NY Freestyle" by Rah-C 08 "Natural Woman" by Kaiit

Playlist available: soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not97-season-one-episode-four

Art by Laura Lorraine Burke

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Season One — Episode Three (feat. Zach Schonfeld)

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 04:59:12 -0000

On episode three of NOT 97 Newsweek Senior Writer and freelance music critic Zach Schonfeld (@zzzzaaaacccchhh) visits the shop.

We listen and consider new offerings from artists like Sneaks—Eva Moolchan's stark and sharp genre-defying project—, Seattle's psych-inclined garage rock trio Naked Giants, and Yellow Days: a fresh-faced Londoner with a rugged, relentless voice.

Tracklist: 01 "That's Easy" by Yellow Days 02 "One More Time, Please" by Jay Som 03 "Sol" by Ducko McFli feat. Lorine Chia 04 "Just Cuz You Can't" by Pronoun 05 "Nada" by Mellah 06 "Looks Like That" by Sneaks 07 "Shit Happens" by Tierra Whack 08 "Pyramids" by Naked Giants

Playlist available: soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not97-season-one-episode-three

Art by Bex Karnofski

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Season One — Episode Two (feat. Jordan Page)

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 04:57:49 -0000

For episode two of NOT97 DJ and doer of cool shit Jordan Page (@veryADVANCED) stopped by the Only NY shop.

Jordan and the team discuss the latest music from raw, experimental soul man Jon Bap, self-proclaimed "psychedelic crooner" Club Kuru, and Clif Soulo, an unknown Oakland lyricist with a trove of punching, soul-centered 9th Wonder beats.

A breezy, young Amsterdam-based dream-pop project called Van Common is brought to the table. They guys dive into a stand out track from slick Selma wordsmith Witchitaw Slim's debut EP; and all discuss the place of Haiku Hands, an infectious three-piece dance supergroup from Australia.

01 "Ribbons" by Club Kuru 02 "Don't Run Into The Dark Too Quick" by Jon Bap 03 "Show Me" by bLAck pARty feat. Kari Faux 04 "This Afternoon" by Van Common 05 "Moorish Mathematics" by Clif Soulo 06 "I Swear" by Tribe Gvng 07 "What I Do?" by Witchitaw Slim 08 "Not About You" by Haiku Hands

Playlist available: soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not97-season-one-episode-two

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Season One — Episode One

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 13:54:46 -0000

On NOT 97's debut episode, we meet at the Only NY shop to discuss the context and potential of budding, untapped talent from around the globe.

A wide range of music is brought to the table: from Melbourne's tight and ambitious seven-piece The Cactus Channel, to a young and unknown LA-based RnB artist with an uncanny resemblance to nostalgia, ULTRA-era Frank.

Tracklist: 01 "Do You" by Naji 02 "Do It For Nothing" The Cactus Channel & Sam Cromack 03 "No Good" by Alcordo 04 "Goodnight" by Philip Owusu 05 "Co-Pilot" by Chidi Himself 06 "I Still Care" by vōx

Playlist available: soundcloud.com/not97/sets/not_97-episode-one-season-one

Art by Michael "Rocks" Brennan

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