Chicago rapper Vic Spencer joins me for this episode of Behind the Beat on the Music & Makeup Podcast.We discuss his latest album, Inspire Your Idols, his extensive catalog and his experiences working with the youth of Chicago.Vic also shares insights on collaboration, longevity in underground rap and inspiring the next generation of artists.Timestamps00:00 Intro00:45 Vic Spencer Shares His Earliest Memories of Falling in Love with HipHop01:28 When He Realized Music Could Be a Career02:25 How He Manages to Stay Consistent 03:45 How He Maintains a Fresh Sound without Compromising Who He Is04:47 The Album He’d Save if His Catalog Disappeared 06:42 The Catalyst for Inspire Your Idols08:28 Why He Chose Up and Coming Talent for Inspire Your Idols10:18 Why He Likes Working with Newer Artists 11:53 How He Curated the Production for Inspire Your Idols and His Creative Process13:29 How He’s Remained Successful without Chasing Trends 14:18 What He’s Learned Through the Years as an Independent Artist 16:20 Advice to Independent Artists 17:42 Working as an Advocate for Chicago’s Youth20:57 Lessons the Applies to Music that he Learned as an Advocate 24:33 The impact he wants to leave on his students24:54 What’s Next for Vic Spencer25:24 OutroWhere to find Vic Spencer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicspencer/Bandcamp: https://vicspencer.bandcamp.com/Follow The Music and Makeup Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicandmakeuppodcast/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-music-and-makeup-podcast/id1809024400

Asheville, North Carolina rapper Rique Wit Da Wickz joins Music & Makeup for an all-new episode of Behind the Beat.In this conversation, Rique discusses his latest album, Cold Grits You Can't Eat, the meaning behind the title, his creative process, working with multiple producers, and navigating the challenges of being an independent artist. We also talk about his roots in Asheville, his growth as an artist, and the lessons he's learned throughout his journey in hip-hop.

In this episode, I'm reviewing two new hip hop releases: Action Bronson's highly anticipated album Planet Frog and Errol Holden's latest project Supreme Magnetic 2.Join me as I break down the production, standout tracks, and overall listening experience while getting ready on camera.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:13 Review of Action Bronson’s “Planet Frog10:45 Review of Errol Holden’s Supreme Magnetic 2Planet Frog on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/planet-frog/1895978487Supreme Magnetic 2 on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/supreme-magnetic-2/6767704185CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast: Music and Makeup Podcast (Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music)IG : https://www.instagram.com/musicandmakeuppodcast/TikTok: pistolsnpalosantoFor collabs and features: info@musicandmakeuppodcast.com