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Episode 2 — Platinum w/ No Albums (Part I)

Underground Genius

Release Date: 10/31/2020

Episode 15 — Unplugged | Touching Grass is My (Old) New Hobby show art Episode 15 — Unplugged | Touching Grass is My (Old) New Hobby

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Over the last few months, I've realized that I developed an unhealthy relationship with my phone — too many distractions. On this episode, I talk about how/why I’m taking regular breaks from the internet, and the four tools that have helped me touch grass more often. Shout out to the homie @aldali_410 for providing the new sounds. Definitely check out his music. Be sure to follow me on socials! Instagram -

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Episode 14 — And Still, Life | My Solo Trip to Tunisia show art Episode 14 — And Still, Life | My Solo Trip to Tunisia

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On this episode, I discuss the seven life lessons I learned while on my first solo trip ever. Not only was it my first time out of the United States, it was also my first time on an airplane. I know, super late in the game, but I highly recommend a solo trip.

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Episode 13 — What's For Us Isn't Ours | What the Sale of BET Could Have Meant for Black Culture show art Episode 13 — What's For Us Isn't Ours | What the Sale of BET Could Have Meant for Black Culture

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Presented by Vagrant By Sunset Be sure to follow me across socials! Instagram: Tik Tok: Coming soon Twitter: Coming soon In this episode, I talk about the importance and monetary value of Black/African-American culture, ways to preserve, protect, and add to said culture, and finally Paramount's motion to put BET up for sale—why they did it, and why they reneged shortly after.

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Episode 12 — Dealing With Imposter Syndrome | Wait, Who Are You? show art Episode 12 — Dealing With Imposter Syndrome | Wait, Who Are You?

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Presented by Vagrant By Sunset Be sure to follow me across socials! Instagram: Tik Tok: Coming soon Twitter: Coming soon In the first episode of Underground Genius in over a year, I discover that there may be an Imposter Among Us... I mean, I talk about Imposter Syndrome. Specifically, I delineate what it is, how it manifests for me, and ways that I deal with it. Animation: Fernando Enrique Logo Design: @thehandunseen

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Episode 11 — Don't Make Me Wait Too Long show art Episode 11 — Don't Make Me Wait Too Long

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On this episode of Underground Genius, I discuss several reasons why creators take so long in between projects. From NYT best-selling author Marisha Pessl to Atlanta icon Andre 3000, we hear from trailblazers about how their creative process impacts their output. Be sure to head to the to like, comment, subscribe, and all that good stuff!

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Episode 10 — Mind the Algorithm That Pays You show art Episode 10 — Mind the Algorithm That Pays You

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After a year-long break, Kyle S. returns to talk about the issues with the algorithms that control our digital lives. Big shout out to for the new cover art. Head to the for more illustrations.

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Episode 9 — I Remember You Was Conflicted, Misusing Your Influence show art Episode 9 — I Remember You Was Conflicted, Misusing Your Influence

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I open up this week’s episode of UG by briefly covering an incident between the Valley Stream, NY rapper Dontaé & then-Apple Music executive Carl Chery, which underscores the importance of branding.

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Episode 8 — The Reagan Era show art Episode 8 — The Reagan Era

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It’s been a minute!

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Episode 7 — 7:30 in Long Island show art Episode 7 — 7:30 in Long Island

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Sorry for the delay! In this episode, I explain why this release was late (immediately breaking a resolution I set for the new year — shout out to you if you’ve kept up with goals.

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Episode 6 — Information Overload show art Episode 6 — Information Overload

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Instrumentation provided by: AdaptBeats. Follow him on the gram @adaptbeats, and check out his pages for more of his work.

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First of a three part series where I explore impactful hip-hop groups that have never released a commercial project. If you can think of a group, chances are they will be covered in one of the three episodes. Full show notes will be posted in the next part of the series.

 

Animation — Fernando Enrique: https://ko-fi.com/fernando_hc

Show Music — NK Music: https://www.youtube.com/c/NKMusic

Podcast Artwork — IKYGUY: https://m.soundcloud.com/ikyguymusic/youre-gonna-love-me-rewrite