Rise Up Worldwide Radio Show

On this episode of Riseupworldwide, Joe BOSS opened by discussing some of his experiences at the kingdom Choice Awards.  Then Andre Byrd joined us in-studio to talk about the "Ugly Beautiful Experience." We also played Andre's song of the same namesake.  The good Dr. Te Colstonalso chimed in on the project and her experience as a panelist.     The Second hour, Conquest called in to talk about his latest track "Dear White People" and some of the projects coming out very soon.  In current events, we talked about the presidential debate Monday night and Joe BOSS' i"Invest In Yourself Moment" was basically Don't Vote Trump! Gdott's "Diversity University" was about knowing your candidates and the importance of voting.  And lastly, Joe BOSS let it be know that Obama was his here and there is NOTHING you can do about it   Playlist    Swerve - Cypha IX /  Revolution Music - Richard Dauphin /  Ugly Beautiful - Andre Byrd /  #1Fan (Live in Atlantic City) - TJ DaPrayingMan /  Light Up The Darkness - Andre Byrd /  Light

During Today's Episode we chopped it up with Minister Marcus, the visionary behind Kingdom Time Entertainment and the Kingdom Choice Awards! He talked about the awesome line up for the weekends awards and discussed other projects his team is spearheading, like Barcode and Higher Calling   In the second hour, Emotions ran high as we discussed the recent killings of black men, including #TerenceCrutcher.  Joe BOSS shared his "Invest in Yourself" tip, which was related to applying yourself to whatever your goal is.     Playlist    Ignorantro - JGivens / The Road to Humble - Sho Baraka / Uno - Mouthpi3ce / Dear White People: I Love White People - Conquest /  Y.O.L.O.  - Sevin ft Datin / Boss Way - Canton Jones / So Manhy Leels - Gemstones, JGivens / #1Fan (LIVE) - TJ DaPrayingMan / Hallelujah All Day - Datin / I see You  - S.O.   

This weeks episode included a deep topic that may be touchy to some people.  "Man Tears,  Are Men Allowed To Be Emotional?" This hit home for a lot of people as we discussed ways that men show their emotion, including fighting, drinking, or binging on drug use.  These things are not considered emotional even though they are.  Dr. Te's "Educated Opinion" informed us on the importance of seeing a professional to discuss and deal with your personal issues in a healthy manner.  GDott agreed that men express themselves differently, their is no one way to pinpoint how a man should react to a given situation.  We also had callers ring in to discuss the subject   Playlist   Emotional - Carl Thomas /  Take Off - High Society Collective /  Real Live Forever - This'l ft Rick Rock /  I See You - S.O. /  BOSS Way - Canton Jones /  Ode to Lauryn - Jackie Hill Perry /  Radical - J. Williams /  God Over Everything - Viktory /  We Made It - Jor'dan Armstrong /  All My People - Kindred The Family Soul /  I Wanna Be - TJ DaPra

On this week's episode of Riseupworldwide, Karen Tappin-Saunderson of Karen's Body Beautiful joined us to dispel the notion of what is or isn't "good hair". She also spoke about the different hair care products she handcrafts for all types of hair. For Joe BOSS's Invest in Yourself Tip, Joe talked about the importance of acting on the dreams and ideas that you come up with. In the second hour, our brother Andre Byrd spoke about the Ugly Beautiful Experience, coming up on Monday, and how the event was inspired by a DOPE ballad that he wrote. Then we touched on men's emotions (or the lack thereof). GDOTT professed his love Selena (random, we know lol) and the conversation progressed about pop culture from there.   Playlist   We Made It  - Jor'Dan Armstrong /  Ode To Lauryn - Jackie Hill Perry /  Real Love - Buck Barnabas /  #YDIA - Zacardi Cortez /  In The Middle - Isaac Carree /  All My People - Kindred The Family Soul /  Digital - Mali Music /  Bidi Bidi Bom Bom - Selena /  Top Model - Canton Jones /  Beauti

Episode #31 During today's show we discussed a variety of topics, including GDott's #DiversityUniversity and Colin Kaepernick's protest during the National Anthem. Joe BOSS also shared his weekly suggestions on how you can #InvestInYourself and Dr. Té shared her "educated opinion" on natural hair. The main topic was about role models, the need for them in the community, and questions like if Bill Cosby should still be considered a role model. Joe BOSS did an impromptu freestyle to the #SoGoneChallenge and we also played Dr Te's #SoGoneChallenge, her first attempt at rapping which was epic.     Playlist   No Hate - Bizzle, Bumps Inf /  Y.O.L.O. - Sevin ft Datin /  On A Wave - Fedel /  Civil - Json, Ki'shon Furlow /  Whole 9 - Flame, Mike Real /  What You Get - Brvndon P /  Survival - Dre Murray, Yaves /  Surrender - Sevin /  All I Need Is You - Lecrae /  Top Model -Canton Jones /  Cry For'em - CHRIS ft Mouthpi3ce /   

Episode #30 was a tribute to the life of DJ Official, who DJ'd for Lecrae, 116 and many a christian hiphop artist.  He was a true pioneer who won his battle with cancer this month.  Joe spoke about the movie "Sausage Party" and how its completely vulgar humor.  GDott's Diversity University was about President Obama, who eliminated the contract of Private prisons on a federal level, which is a huge deal for the minority communities.     2nd hour, there was a heated discussion about Donald Trump's Claim's about black people and their work and school systems.  GDott actually played a clip from that speech. Dr. Te chimed in to give her opinion on the matter.  Joe Boss's thought to Invest in Yourself was to know your political candidate and actually research their views and not give away your vote.     Playlist   Real Love - Buck Barnabas / What I Prayed for - Eshon Burgundy /  Memoirs - Big Fil /  Cry for 'em - C.H.R.I.S. ft Mouthpi3ce /  El Presidente - Selah the Corner /  Ready - Nyth Inning /  On My 116 - DJ

On Episode #29, in the first hour we discussed both celebrity and work crushes. Joe Boss told his story of a work crush from a decade ago. Also we discussed during courtship, should the man fit the bill or do you go dutch? In the second hour, the good Dr. Shante Colston joined us on the line to talk about her celebrity crushes and proper dating etiquette. Also GDOTT touched on the riots in Milwaukee (Diversity University), Joe Boss touched on discovering your purpose and passion (Invest in Yourself) & the good Dr. talked being objective and open minded (The Dr's Opinion)   Playlist:   "On a Wave" - Fedel / "We won't stop" -Viktory / "Open Door" -Christon Gray / "808" - Tedashii / "Rise Up" -Andra Day / "Hallelujah All Day" -Datin / "Digital" -Mail Music / "Bless Ya Name" -Eshon Burgundy / "The Blood" -Big Fil / "Pressure" -Jonathan McReynolds / "Is This Love" -Richie Righteous / "Afraid With You" -Christon Gray /

Episode 28, JOE BOSS came back from his Eurotrip to England and France and gave us a few details from the vacation. Pleshette from 3LPromo to discuss the Streets of Gold Tour which kicked off this previous Saturday in Brooklyn NY. The 2nd hour we had Diversity University were GDott going in on President Barack Obama and how he signed a bill that ended a requirement for food to be labeled as genetically modified. Our Invest-In-Yourself tip discussed "Acting As IF", which means to portray yourself as successful even if you are not yet. Lastly the Topic of the Week discussed Keisha Knight Pulliam and her recent marriage issues, with her estranged husband who filed for divorce and a paternity shortly after she announced her pregnancy. Playlist El Presidente - Selah the Corner / Real Love - Buck Barnabas / No Hate - Bizzle, Bumps INF / Gotta Be Here - Brvndon P / M.O.G. Anthem - D-Will / Mansion - Fleurie, NF / Surrender - Sevin / Not For Sale - Bizzle, Kefia Rollerson / What You Get - Brvndon P /

On the this week's episode GDOTT was joined by Dr. Colston & Gerrell has they spoke about Black Lives vs Blue Lives, and the sudden resignation of the NYPD Commissioner. They also spoke about the controversy surrounding Miss Teen USA and her racists tweets . In the second hour the focused on the hot topic for the evening: "Whether black men are intimidated by Independent Women"

On this edition of RiseupWorldwide, GDOTT and caller Gerrell talked about numerous topics including current events like Politics and whether blacks have stopped progressing in America. Christian Hip Hop Artist BigFil Called in to talk about how he got his start, and his current and future projects, including one dropping in August.   In the second hour, GDOTT and Gerrell talked about the lack of lyrical content in hip hop today and touched on BLM protests. We ended the show on a lighter note and talked about whether or not Chivalry is dead. Also we promoted the Streets of Gold tour that we are co-Sponsoring with 3LPromo!

Bishop Darren A. Ferguson drops into the studio and drops a ton of knowledge.  He spoke about his time in Rikers Island, his essention from earning his GED to now about to receive his Doctorate degree.  Also, he informs us how he was a founding member of "The Hip Hop Church".    Later in the show he dropped so many jewels about how the community needs to step up and police ourselves.  How to interact with actual police, and a few programs he has started at Mount Carmel Baptist Church where he is the Pastor.  This is probably the most informative and inspiring episode we've had!     Playlist   Kingdom Come - Derek Minor / What You Get - Brvndon P / Whole 9 - Flame, Mike Real / Y.O.L.O. - Sevin, Datin / Jesus or Nah - Qheem The Redeemed / Civil ft Json, Ki'shon Furlow / We Won't Stop - Viktory / Therapy Session - NF / Bless Ya Name - Eshon Burgundy / Digital - Mali Music /

The Aftermath episode highlighted different people in the community doing their parts to help.  Elder Sharod Tomlinson came in studio to discuss the community awareness event he sponsored at St. Luke Cathedral.  Also we announced several upcoming events Sponsored by Rise Up Worldwide.  The first event, "Streets is Gold event will feature major artists Datin and Illuminate on August 6, 2015.  The 2nd is a Benefit and Awareness concert on Aug 13, more info to follow soon.     Playlist   Repin My God - Kierra Sheard ft Canton Jones /  Y.O.L.O - Sevin ft Datin /  Sidelines - Lecrae /  Black Hoodie Rap - Conquest /  Connor McDees - Christon Gray /  Glowry - Kriss Liss /  Start Over - Flame, NF /  Famous - Isaac Carree /  808 - Tedashii /  Higher - Terri Cann /  Freedom - DZ /  More Than A Lover Remix - Erica Campbell /  Full Attention - Jonathan McReynolds /     

In this Empowerment Edition of RiseUpWorldwide we decided to do an off cycle show to create a forum and outlet for people to voice their feelings and concerns surrounding the recent Police shootings, and Protests.  Also we created a space for people to share how they are going to affect change in their communities.  We launched the  #StepUp2RiseUp Campaign encouraging people to make positive non-violent actions.     Playlist   Bless Ya Name - Eshon Burgundy / Digital - Mali Music / Spinnin' - Viktory /  Open It - Pyrexx / The Blood - Big Fil / Show Me The Reason - K-Drama / Is This Love - Richie Righteous / Im Good - Tedashii / Sidelines - Lecrae / Hallelujah All Day - Datin / I Luh God - Erica Campbell / I Made It - Da' Truth / Repin My God /  

In Episode #22, we show our love and appreciation to our Veterans on the 4th of July weekend.  We also discuss the weekends activities and celebrities like Lecrae, who posted a controversial message on twitter!   The 2nd hour we spoke about JOE BOSS 's first time meeting his wife's friends and how that didn't go so well.  The "Invest In Yourself' tip was about studying and knowing your field.  GDott lead "Diversity University" by discussing the controversial tweet of Lecrae, and also informing us of a new bill passed in congress that would require women to enter into the Draft.  Dr Te gave us insightful information in the "Mental Health Moment" by telling about what veterans go through AFTER they leave the battlefield.     Playlist   Contradiction - Mali Music / Open Door - Christion Gray /  Mountains - Sean C. Johnson /  Ashes - Jay Cabassa /  808 - Tedashii /  I Love You So Much - V. Rose ft Trip Lee /  Heavy Load - J.Fraze /  Pressure - Jonathan McReynolds /  On a Wave - Fedel /  Open It - Pyrexx /  Spinn

In the show we discussed PG Derrick Rose signing to the Knicks.  Also we discussed Jose Reyes coming back to the Mets on the Minor League team.  The conversation about Jesse Williams Speech at the BET Awards became really interesting.  Should Justin Timberlake have responded? We had varying opinions about that.   #InvestInYourself discussed the importance of becoming a home owner, #DiversityUniversity took us deeper into the Jesse Williams Speech, and the #MentalHealthMoment gave us insight on how sports stars basically creating an atmosphere for domestic violence.  Definitely a great show you don't want to miss....   Playlist   Digital - Mali Music /  We Are Waiting - Uncle Reece /  What They Started - Canton Jones Spinnin' - Viktory /  Full Attention - Jonathan McReynolds / So For Real - Jor'dan Armstrong / Bless Ya Name - Eshon Burgundy /  Why So Serious - Da' T.R.U.T.H. / Lit - Fedel / Against Us Remix - Dee-1,  Big K.R.I.T, Lupe Fiasco / Courage - Social Club Misfits / Open Door - Christion Gray / I Luh

In this Sports Heavy addition of Rise Up Worldwide, GDott passionately defends Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers championship run.  JOE BOSS feels as if the NBA Referees unfairly help the Cavs in Game 6 which changed the series around.  That lead into a heated discussion over Kobe vs Lebron and who is better? Several callers on the Rise Up Hotline chimed in on the topic   In the second hour, we spoke about Fathers Day during Diversity University led by GDott, and the question was posed, "Should Women Be Celebrated On Fathers Day."   Dr. Te Colston led this weeks Mental Health Moment by assessing GDott's aggression toward the main topics of the night.  This weeks Invest In Yourself tip by JOE BOSS was about working out with weights and cardio and the benefits of each.     Playlist We Wont Stop - Viktory /  Lit - Fedel /  Why So Serious - Da T.R.U.T.H. ft KB New School - Prophet Link ft WxNDER y / Digital - Mali Music /  Bless Ya Name - Eshon Burgundy /  We Are Waiting - Uncle Reece /  What They Started

This was a reflective show on the massacre that took place in Orlando FL.  #PrayForOrlando was the primary topic as we discussed Mental Health, Sexuality, Gun Control and more.  Many questions still surround why Omar Mateen committed such a heinous crime, and we discuss that as well.  We decided that this is a time to support the Orlando Community, and Love on those apart of the LGBTQ community as well and show them the love of Christ through understand and uplifting.     95 Atlanta - Alex Faith, Corey Paul / Surrender - Bizzle ft. Monty G / Glowry - Kriss Liss / That's me - Canton Jones / Contradiction - Mali Music, Jhene Aiko / Mountains - Sean C. Johnson / Show Me the Reason - K-Drama / Im Good - Tedashii / Bless Ya Name - Eshon Burgundy ft Th3 Saga / Yahway - JOE BOSS / Open It - Pyrexx, T. Burton / All I Know - Jordan Armstrong  / I love You So Much - V. Rose ft Trip Lee / Lit - Fedel  

CEO Andre Mullen of Inaxxs Group stopped in studio to discuss his marketing firm, hip hop and more.  Also we had an In-depth discuss on the topic of Ratchetness Vs Righteousness.  Several callers chimed in on the Rise Hotlineand voiced their opinion, Pound Cake stopped in briefly to offer his color commentary and Mrs GDott called in to let everyone know a piece of her mind.  You don't want to miss this!   Against Us Remix - Dee-1 ft Big K.R.I.T, Lupe Fiasco /  Bless Ya Name - Eshon Burgundy ft Th3 Saga /  Why So Serious - Da' T.R.U.T.H. ft KB / Hear My Heart - Andy Mineo /  Riot - Tedashii /  Open It - Pyrexx / All I know - Jor'Dan Armstrong / Confident Christian - JOE BOSS ft Rock & Cherries / All About You - JOE BOSS ft TJ DaPrayingMan / Y.O.L.O. - Sevin ft Datin / Mixed Signals - Da' T.R.U.T.H.  / Lit - Fedel 

Episode #17, we decided to cover a heavy topic that was recently in the news.  Rapper Troy Ave, was recently involved in a shooting and the Police Commissioner had some words that sparked a bit of outrage.  Also, we discussed the shooting of the Gorilla who dragged a child in the zoo, and GDott got into rare form discussing Ratchedness vs Righteousness.  Tune in and chime in as well...   Bless Up - Jor'Dan Armstrong / Am I Trending  - V. Rose ft Flame / Open It - Pyrexx / The Blood - Big Fil / Freedom - DZ / Lit - Fedel / Revolution Dauphin - Richard Dauphin / Courage - Social Club Misfits / Squad - Cypha IX / Yard Work - King Kenya /  Silencer - Conquest ft Dave TVnHD & Gauge / Do It For The City - Andy Mineo /

3LPromo CEO Pleshette Boyer stopped in the studio today to discuss her marketing and promotions company that has worked with countless CHH and R&P artist.  Her brand has pushed many artist into the forefront of the Genre and we had quite a few of them call in to discuss it.     In the 2nd Hour, we discussed the hot topic of Lecrae signing to Columbia Records, with the Hashtag #DidLecraeSellout!! This garnered many listeners to join in on the topic and call in on the Rise Up Hotline!  You absolutely must hear this show!   Playlist   The Blood - Big Fil Lit - Fedel Jesus In Me - Mouthpi3ce Already Found Me - Brinson I'm Good - Tedashii So For Real - Jor'dan Armstrong All I Know - T.S.O. ft Canton Jones Open It - Pyrexx  Forgive Them Father - Lauryn Hill Long Day - Bizzle ft Willie Moore Jr. Courage - Social Club Misfits Against us Remix - Dee-1 ft Lupe Fiasco & Big K.R.I.T.