Melanin Motif

This episode The Host Sam gets the opportunity to feature Chicago creative podcaster and influencer Sam. Sam weighs in on the pressure of creating in generation that is so focused on perfection in social media. Sam's commentary on life, love, basketball and Hot Boy Summer is both insightful and witty. Sam also discusses his opinion of Hot Girl Summer and how it relates to the Women's Movement our Melanin sisters faced before us. Finally, Sam weighs in on the differences in the Rap game between male and female MC'S. When two opinionated Sam's come face to face on air will they go head to head? None of the music played on this podcast is owned by Melanin Motif no copyright intended by this podcast.

This (somewhat) Fathers Day episode of Melanin Motif features 3 of my closest friends Sydney, Josh and Aamir. This episode feature some outlandish and hilarious thoughts from the minds of 5 college graduates. You get a change to hear our opinions on some of the biggest topics and trends. The chemistry between these 5 great minds will have you laughing and hollering yaaaasss. This is a conversation not only between friends but a conversation about friendship, fatherhood and feelings. Stay tuned in to hear Sydney discuss her experience in small business as a lash technician and even gives some tips that can inspire you to start your own hustle. And make sure you follow her business @BatterUpLashes on Instagram. Lastly be sure to stay in tune with Melanin Motif on my Instagram _xoxoSAM. Melanin Motif does not own any of the music featured on this podcast. No Copyright Infringement Intended.

A conversation with Chicago artist DrePeriod and Ellis discuss their up coming projects, personal lives, inspirations, trials and tribulations. Dre the host popular southside open mic "The Room for HuEmans", a space that allows creatives and artist alike to explore their Hue's and "the thing that makes you, you" and share the pieces with humans alike. Ellis discusses the change in the open mic scene and the pressure to move north in order to get their work acknowledged. We discuss the rap journey of two upcoming artist and the emerge of EMOTE Rap Music the next stage. Stay tuned in to hear some popular songs from these artist and some other artist you probably know. Be sure to listen to the end to hear a freestyle from the artist and the rest of the Melanin Motif cast. Get in tune with these artist soundclouds. @DrePeriod @DavidEllis00 Melanin Motif does not own any of the music featured on this podcast.

On this weeks episode of Melanin Motif we sat down with local upcoming Chicago artist Young Tudda. Tudda was recently popularized after he became Power 92.3s breakthrough artist. He discusses his new single "Neva Knew" and talks about his upcoming plans and music. We also learn about the non-rapper side of Tudda with his discussion on his family life and previous work experience. We learn about what created the transition from hardware to hip-hop and turned this Home Depot employee into a breakthrough Chicago rapper. Lastly, Tudda gives insight on how to overcome doubt when breaking into the rap industry. We get the pleasure of also hearing from Tudda's manager Summer as she discusses her journey as an entertainment manager. This extended verison of the interview features two new songs from Tudda. Be sure to stick around to hear a dope freestyle from not only Tudda but the rest of the Melanin Motif cast. Also host Sammie B leaves you with some tips to overcome doubt when trying to reach your own goals. Also check him out on all social media and youtube @YoungTudda