The Turntable Teachers

On Episode 54 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with LA based and Maryland native hip-hop artist, Roc Kartel, to discuss his brand new single "High Road", his EP series 'Time Is Now', his family history with music, street performing, and so much more. Special thanks to Roc Kartel for coming on the show! Stream "High Road" out on all platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/7DzJUEQxbQmOlkmxIJaAv8?si=76e7bc204f4d4348 Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/high-road-single/1558570619 Follow Roc Kartel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roc.kartel/ Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Blog - https://www.turntableteachers.com/blog Shop - https://www.turntableteachers.com/shop Subscribe to our streaming services Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turntable-teachers/id1448694925 Google Play - https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.

Formerly, "Boston Artists Review", Mike and Phoenix are back reviewing music, this time they dive into the local Massachusetts scene for the first official "MA Music Review Vol. 1". Intro (0:00 - 3:00) Joenis - Motivation (3:00 - 12:53) Ish Akanour - Relapse (12:54 - 22:30) Robby Malic - All My Life (22:31 - 33:50) Johan Lenox - phases (feat. Cousin Stizz) (33:51 - 50:25) B Leafs - Intentions (feat. Shadi G & Alma Cook) (50:26 - 1:04:16) dev soter - Brainlesss - (1:04:17 - 1:16:42) Sleeping Bela - Insatiable (1:16:43 - 1:31:49) Outro (1:31:50 - end) Joenis - Motivation https://open.spotify.com/track/1u21bbuPbDXxegoEtvpvv9?si=f85c0ee51e454882 https://music.apple.com/us/album/motivation-single/1557550852 Ish Akanour - Relapse https://open.spotify.com/track/5vLFkoXt0dSbhPnTxkr2PM?si=e038194555984fb3 https://music.apple.com/us/album/when-feelings-fade-ep/1551822842 Robby Malic - All My Life https://open.spotify.com/track/58Y5t1HvuHoPkoxpUh60Se?si=4d46dc2469184479 https://music.apple.com/us/album/whos-robby-ma

Check out the full video tutorial on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=018ONyYMzUY "Beats with B Leafs" is a beat-making tutorial mini-series with producer B Leafs and sponsored by our Write Mind affiliates. B Leafs has worked with many underground hip-hop artists including M-Dot, Ras Kass, Terminology, Michael Christmas, Elzhi, Cormega, & more. On part 2, he takes us through how he chops samples. Check out part 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgEedsQn9-w If you are a producer or someone who would like to learn more about making music, be sure to tune in to more upcoming volumes in the series with B Leafs! Follow B Leafs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b_leafs/ Follow Write Mind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrtmnd/ Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Blog - https://www.turntableteachers.com/blog Shop - https://www.turntableteachers.com/shop Subscribe to our streaming services Apple - https://podc

On Episode 53 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with neo-soul/funk musician & vocalist, Sympli Whitney. Originally from Framingham, MA, Whitney has an extensive career performing in Boston. Mike and Whitney discuss a variety of topics, including her family's musical influence on her, performing with George Clinton & Babyface's band, performing on BET's The Apollo, and her new EP with Yuki Kanesaka titled "Sleepless". Mike & Whitney also discuss music's impact on humanity, as well as her experiences as a musician and her service in the military. Huge shoutout to Sympli Whitney for an amazing & insightful episode! Follow Sympli Whitney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sympliwhitney/ Stream 'Sleepless' with Yuki Kanesaka on all platforms: https://open.spotify.com/album/76yaRdx70rdgjbY2fVngyl?si=nlInst5HQOmAkLLzMCEG9w https://music.apple.com/us/album/sleepless-ep-ep/1559596964 Stream Sympli Whitney's music on all platforms: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sympli-whitney/914108842 https://ope

On Episode 52 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with composer, producer, and artist Johan Lenox for a legendary conversation. Originally from Winchester, MA and growing up exclusively with a classical/orchestral music background, Johan has found himself deeply embedded in the mainstream hip-hop scene, working with the likes of artists such as Kanye West, John Legend, Big Sean, Travis Scott, BROCKHAMPTON, Saint JHN, Ty Dolla $ign, Vic Mensa, Snoh Aalegra, and so many more. Johan has started to put together an impressive catalog of solo music, and gets in depth with his experiences from both sides with Mike. Johan also discusses his early years learning to play piano and write sheet music, his recent recognition on Grammy Award winning music, new single "phases" with Cousin Stizz, and his upcoming album this summer titled 'What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?', and even shares moments of being in the studio with Nelly, and playing piano in front of Jay-Z & Beyonce. Mike & Johan also discuss the p

On Episode 51 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with rising LA pop star Jasmine Ortiz for an enlightening and enjoyable conversation. Mike and Jasmine discuss her recent rise to success, with multiple music videos and songs eclipsing over 1 million streams such as "Cherry on Top" and "Trick of Treat" and even being interviewed by FOX News. Jasmine discusses her family history in the music industry, and why the musical path she's chosen for her life feels comfortable for her. Not only is she a successful music artist, but is currently a college student at the Frost School of Music at Miami University, and shares how her education is further helping her music career. She is also involved in numerous other ventures, such as mentoring young students through debate team, and talks about her efforts in raising awareness for climate change, and other important political, social, & humanitarian issues. Jasmine is the true embodiment of someone using their platform to send positive and important messages

On Episode 50 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with rising Tik Tok musician and entertainer, Slim da Wit for an inspirational conversation. Slim opens up about a variety of topics including early influences in music, as well as how he got started making content on Tik Tok, what he loves most about the platform, and the positive messages he is aiming to convey with his music. Mike and Slim also have an in-depth discussion on teaching high school English and how they attempt to make class relatable and enjoyable for their students, along with what impresses them most about this generation of kids. The guys also share plenty of laughs about Slim being Bow Wow's doppleganger, as well as Mike's excitement to hear Slim's upcoming solo music. Special thanks to Slim da Wit for an incredible episode! Watch it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aDD2uZ359Q Follow Slim da Wit on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@slimdawit?lang=en Follow Slim da Wit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slimd

On the 49th episode of the Night School Series, MA indie-alternative artist dev soter joins the show for our 100th total episode! Mike sits down with dev to discuss a variety of topics, including his critically acclaimed debut EP 'The Dida Tapes' from the likes of Ones To Watch & EarMilk, his music collective "atherlace", how he grew as an artist and person during the pandemic, his love for hometown Salem, MA, and so much more. Big shoutout to dev soter for an awesome interview! Watch the video podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdFbotcxYgo Stream 'The Dida Tapes' out on all platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/3mkkdi6E36SUuJpqImgwDE?si=Drqgk6e_R-ujwdcGRGvvLg Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/il/album/the-dida-tapes-ep/1550321311 Follow dev soter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devsoter/ Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Blog - https://www.turntableteachers.com/blog Shop - https://www.turntableteache

On Episode 48 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with MA indie hip-hop artist TJ Hickey. TJ discusses his new 31-track album 'A Different Kind of Hobby' which features the likes of Sammy Adams, Sage the Gemini, Matt Corman, and more. Mike & TJ also discuss TJ's early years as a three-sport athlete, and tells the story of his transition from athletics to music in college. The guys also talk about the pros and cons of the music industry, TJ's legacy as an artist, and of course our coveted Dream Song scenario question. Big thanks to TJ for an awesome episode! Watch this episode on YouTube and be sure to subscribe! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nADEftFjqdc Stream 'A Different Kind of Hobby' out on all platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/4057jR1ehBdpQsyn7aMJHY?si=MhANkhLbRFaZOBAUs59nyA Apple - https://music.apple.com/ao/album/a-different-kind-of-hobby/1551897943 Subscribe to TJ's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TJHickeyMusic Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj

In Episode 47, Mike and Phoenix return with their second installment of "New Singles Review", a segment where the guys review new music. Songs reviewed in this episode include: FKA Twigs - Don't Judge Me (feat. Headie One & Fred again...) - (1:15 - 15:30) Lil Durk - Stay Down (feat. Young Thug & 6LACK) - (15:34 - 22:58) Lucky Daye - On Read (feat. Tiana Major9) - (23:00 - 29:21) Smino & Saba - Plead the .45th - (29:23 - 37:27) Sir Sly - Citizen (feat. Gary Clark Jr.) - (37:28 - 47:46) Wale - Good Vibes (Za) - (47:47 - 1:01:03) Subscribe to our YouTube channel for video content!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcya-2UgQE0mpqFmfD4li7w Watch our full "New Singles Review Vol. 2" podcast episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1XzSKsETNo Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Blog - https://www.turntableteachers.com/blog Shop - https://www.turntableteachers.com/shop Subscribe to our streaming services Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod

In Episode 46, Mike and Phoenix return with their first installment of "New Singles Review", a segment where the guys review new music. Songs reviewed in this episode include: Nipsey Hussle & Jay-Z - What It Feels Like (2:07 - 15:20) JID - Bruuuh (Remix) [feat. Denzel Curry] (15:21 - 26:37) Pooh Shiesty - Back In Blood (feat. Lil Durk) (26:38 - 36:48) Arlo Parks - Hurt (36:49 - 44:49) Westside Boogie - Outside (feat. Joey Badass) (44:50 - 54:38) Freddie Gibbs - Gang Signs (feat. ScHoolboy Q)(54:40 - 1:02:26) Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Blog - https://www.turntableteachers.com/blog Shop - https://www.turntableteachers.com/shop Subscribe to our streaming services Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turntable-teachers/id1448694925 Google Play - https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Icujt6fhi2je7zzfxjkr7glcowe?t%

On Episode 47 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with MA-based hip-hop artist Keys for an inspiring conversation. Keys shares an in-depth story about a major health complication in 2013 that resulted in a near-death experience. Since then, Keys has been on a mission to live a life that reflects its most important aspects such as love, loyalty, respect, and honesty. It has also led him to deeply pursue his passion for music, as he and Mike share their early memories of enjoying hip-hop, including favorite artists growing up such as 50 Cent, OutKast, Eminem, Mac Miller, Big K.R.I.T. & more. Keys and Mike also discuss their love for underground and indie artists that don't get the recognition they deserve. Keys also reflects on the inspiration behind his debut album 'Just So You Know', his love of song-writing and lyricism, and his two most popular singles "Say Real" and "I'm Good". Big shoutout to Keys for sharing his inspiring journey. Follow Keys on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/keysreal

For the full experience, watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgEedsQn9-w "Beats with B Leafs" is a brand new beat-making tutorial series with producer B Leafs and sponsored by our Write Mind affiliates. B Leafs has worked with many underground hip-hop artists including M-Dot, Ras Kass, Terminology, Michael Christmas, Elzhi, Cormega, & more. On our first episode, he takes us through how he begins a new beat starting with drums. If you are a producer or someone who would like to learn more about making music, be sure to tune in to more upcoming volumes in the series with B Leafs! Follow B Leafs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b_leafs/ Follow Write Mind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrtmnd/ Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Blog - https://www.turntableteachers.com/blog Shop - https://www.turntableteachers.com/shop Subscribe to our streaming services Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-

On Episode 46 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with Western, MA artist DK. Mike & DK discuss a variety of topics, including DK's latest full-length project Anomaly and his most recent single "Reality" which details an extremely personal story. DK also discusses his experiences performing in musicals and with cover bands at UMass, as well as executive producing albums for many Western, MA artist such as Kudo and Lil Step. The guys also dive deep as they talk about the mental health issues that have affected the lives of millions during the last year and share the ways in which they cope with their anxiety, along with the struggles of teaching during a pandemic. Watch the music video for "Reality" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STHssSeeiFA Watch the music video for "Anomaly" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY9a7mfaU3U Stream "Reality" out on all platforms - https://open.spotify.com/track/3JhPBafJX1oTfn4KUPHBCz?si=7XuqjK2SSHupOMIv5CbQBg Stream "Anomaly" out on all platforms - https://open.spotif

On Episode 45 of the Night School series, Mike is joined by Boston spoken word artist Amanda Shea. Amanda is a jack-of-all-trades as she is also poet, publicist, podcast host, teacher, and film artist. Amanda and Mike share many laughs and discuss a wide variety of topics, including how to not be self-conscious about your sideburns, her come-up as a spoken word artist in Boston & the art of performing, and her numerous collaborations throughout the city on short films & radio projects, most notably with LFOD Radio & Beheard World. Amanda and Mike also swap stories and discuss what it has been like teach during a pandemic, as well as address important topics of mental health and social activism. Huge shoutout to Amanda Shea for an insightful & enjoyable episode! Follow Amanda Shea on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amandasheaallday/ Watch "RESILIENCE" here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUgR84-bGGQ Watch "BODY" here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGqCyzZDfv4 Watch "ENTANGLED" here - https://www

On Episode 45, Mike & Phoenix return for their first episode of 2021. They start by discussing MF Doom's death and his legacy, followed by a review of Jazmine Sullivan's new album 'Heaux Tales', and they end by sharing their most anticipated albums of 2021, along with which artists they hope to hear music from this year. Time stamps for each segment below. Time Stamps: Intro - (0:00 - 2:43) The Legacy of MF Doom - (2:44 - 31:28) Jazmine Sullivan - Heaux Tales Album Review - (32:46 - 1:03:32) Highly Anticipated Albums of 2021 - (1:04:40 - 1:47:22) Outro - (1:47:23 - end) Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Blog - https://www.turntableteachers.com/blog Shop - https://www.turntableteachers.com/shop Subscribe to our streaming services Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turntable-teachers/id1448694925 Google Play - https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link

The Guest Speaker series continues in 2021 with our first new guest of the year: MA native and LA-based indie pop singer/songwriter Jordan Tariff. In addition to fan-boying over Coldplay, Mike and Jordan also discuss a variety of topics including Jordan's early music roots, how he got into songwriting, collaborating with We Are Fury on viral single "Animals", and his new single "Time Moves Slow". Jordan also shares his experiences living in LA, and what he has in store for new music in 2021. Huge shoutout to Jordan for an awesome start to our new year of Guest speaker episodes! Follow Jordan Tariff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordantariff/ Stream "Animals" out on all platforms: https://open.spotify.com/track/7baQa5vlB6cwUMOAW6sbD4?si=h8jTQGb1QUW2GPELK3lpNw Stream "Time Moves Slow" out on all platforms: https://open.spotify.com/track/3SWuFei9Mk9APz4vuRkZKL?si=pYo6CS8jT1yGW5vasINpQA Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Blog - https:/

On the last installment of "Graduation 2020", Mike reveals the selections for our Top 10 Albums of 2020 list, including Honors and High Honors selections that just missed the cut. Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Blog - https://www.turntableteachers.com/blog Shop - https://www.turntableteachers.com/shop Subscribe to our streaming services Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turntable-teachers/id1448694925 Google Play - https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Icujt6fhi2je7zzfxjkr7glcowe?t%3DThe_Turntable_Teachers%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/user-538618877 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ Spotify Discover Playlist- https://open.spotify.com/user/45ix6360sx8y5286mf2ims30f?si=Swo3O5_ZREaF-01aOXVThQ #musicpodcast #

On the third installment of "Graduation 2020", Mike reveals the selections for our Top 20 Songs of 2020 list. Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Blog - https://www.turntableteachers.com/blog Shop - https://www.turntableteachers.com/shop Subscribe to our streaming services Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turntable-teachers/id1448694925 Google Play - https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Icujt6fhi2je7zzfxjkr7glcowe?t%3DThe_Turntable_Teachers%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/user-538618877 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ Spotify Discover Playlist- https://open.spotify.com/user/45ix6360sx8y5286mf2ims30f?si=Swo3O5_ZREaF-01aOXVThQ #musicpodcast #bestof2020 #topsongs2020 #topsongs #yearinreview #yearend #bestmusic #

On our second installment of "Graduation 2020", Mike reveals the selections for our Top 20 MA Songs of 2020 list. Featured artists: Aristotle Jones - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0FydCmzIGISECt76tOHG9O?si=DXD5UgXMSu2YuTYSSHfbfA BIA - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6veh5zbFpm31XsPdjBgPER?si=jyFwKFmBQ6SMGHXkgSzDFg Cameron Iandolo - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0gVAfRz4pxE4OmxCDtes7s?si=WQ30eXLSSUmuAj2dDWv3Rg The China Blue - https://open.spotify.com/artist/19qdUb2nsEGpbcFOUwejBd?si=nrRRcUZISwSY_ecW70atkA Dev Soter - https://open.spotify.com/artist/72o6x8c93sNk9FjARfRyCy?si=zH80lcfpRZSEIMrRs8wu_g Garrett Merk - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HOmj10QHteHECdwDt1QXI?si=SNHF3lsfSEmggGRygMHrgQ H3x - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1R5FnWpJah3L1kgwE9LvtF?si=kYGGKIlDSJyFUMZniwRANA Heath240 - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ojvdyodoMexNXR8my5FOo?si=FMEJaUJFQLiKJmx4cHpT5g Hero the Emcee - https://open.spotify.com/artist/743DLLESTwsLBgzudffk1P?si=HFUG-z_QTQu5nKsK7c_nZw Latrell James - https://open.spotify.com/