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In this episode of Amplifier, Director Chad “C-Note” Roper leads a conversation with 5x Grammy Award-Winning Producer Paul “PDA” Allen, one-half of the iconic production team PAJAM.Â
PDA has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Backstreet Boys, J Moss, Karen Clark-Sheard, James Fortune and Kirk Franklin.
In this podcast, PDA shares insights from his remarkable career, touching on:
Amplifier is filmed and recorded in front of a live audience at the Radio Milwaukee studios in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For more information, visit the Amplifier website, register for a free event or watch LIVE on Amplifier’s Facebook page. You can also follow Amplifier on Instagram.Â
In this episode of HYFIN Verified, we sit down with Vallejo’s very own LaRussell, a hip-hop artist whose groundbreaking approach to music and business redefines what it means to be independent in the industry. Fresh from his celebrated NPR Tiny Desk Concert performance, LaRussell discusses his transition from aerospace worker to prolific artist, with a catalog of 31 albums since 2018 and a revolutionary “pay what you want” model through his organization, Good Compenny.
LaRussell dives into his partnership with the EVEN platform, which is transforming revenue models for independent artists, and explains how his authentic, community-first approach has built a loyal fan base and financial stability. With insights from his team member T, this episode unpacks the challenges and rewards of prioritizing direct-to-fan engagement, innovative business strategies, and the human connections that drive their success.
Beyond music, LaRussell shares his broader vision for uplifting the community through initiatives like backyard concerts, political forums, and affordable meal programs. From his Mount Rushmore of hip-hop inspirations to his commitment to creating opportunities for others, LaRussell proves that independence and community go hand in hand.
Please tune in to explore how LaRussell is charting a new course in hip-hop, showing artists everywhere that success is as much about innovation as it is about the people you bring along the way.
How do you build a new digital home for Black culture? In this episode, we talk with Rudy Fraser, the creator of Blacksky, a rapidly growing community on the Bluesky social network. As Black users leave Twitter/X in unprecedented numbers, Fraser shares how his background in mutual aid and community organizing shaped his vision for a different kind of social platform.
Fraser breaks down how Blacksky works, from its innovative use of the AT Protocol to its community-led approach to content moderation. He explains why he chose to make Blacksky open-source rather than seeking venture capital, and how the platform grew to over 750,000 users without any promotion or funding.
We dig into the technical details of how Blacksky protects its community from harassment while preserving authentic cultural expression, and discuss the challenges of scaling from 10 moderation reports per week to over 500 daily. Fraser also shares his vision for the future of Black social media spaces and how decentralized technology could help preserve Black digital culture.
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Follow the conversation with Rudy on Bluesky @rudy.fraser, and stay connected with us at @tarikmoody.com and @hyfin.org. Check out Tarik’s starter pack on Bluesky for a curated list of Black thought leaders and creators to follow.”
The Civil Rights Act was signed into law on July 2, 1964. President Lyndon B. Johnson called it a way for America to honor its promise of liberty. But 60 years on, how well has it lived up to that promise?
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HYFIN is a media movement from Radio Milwaukee.
Milwaukee’s only Urban Alternative radio station features the full spectrum of Black music beyond R&B and Hip-Hop plus Milwaukee music. HYFIN connects the culture with the latest Black culture news, podcasts and more. Listen to best hip hop & R&B, dance, Afrobeats and more!
Get your tickets now for just $10 in advance or $15 at the door and join us at 220 East Pittsburgh on May 10th.
