Episode 49: Denecia Niles

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12/04/20 • 100 min

Denecia Niles is a multi-tasker. She grew up in the Caribbean with a passion for football. As she says, Football was my life. She also grew up with all brothers. Denecia was crushing stereotypes from the very beginning. She was fearless on the field and had no problem facing the best among the boys, whether at home or in school.

She took this forward approach into what would become her second passion: music. Several church concerts as a child gave Denecia the confidence to start fiddling around with songwriting. Her music teacher Mrs. Daphne Jacobs Richardson, a legend on the island of Anguilla, encouraged her and would correct and advise her on her compositions. A chance school project with her cousin Diction Edwards would allow her to enter a professional studio for the first time. She was hooked.

Denecia was determined. As a teen, she dedicated much of her time to what she imagined would be her career as an artist. Upon researching however, she became more intrigued by the business segment of the industry. Her interest became even stronger when she attended college in Miami. Her exposure to sports, event planning and entertainment management solidified her love for the biz.

With work opportunities in Australia and Los Angeles, producing a basketball camp and dozens of events, coupled with her music production company The Black Jetty and her Café The Tea Box Lounge, Denecia is the definition of a creative entrepreneur.

She, however, has no plans of slowing down. Wait until you hear what she plans to do next.

This is the story... thus far... Of Denecia Niles.

She, however, has no plans of slowing down. Wait until you hear what she plans to do next.

This is the story... thus far... Of Denecia Niles.

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Episode 48: Nicholas de Toranto

Nicolas de Toranto is a world traveler. But seeing the world from different perspectives is nothing strange for Nicholas. Nicholas grew up in Germany his mother is English, his father is half English, half German. However, his last name made its way to England all the way from Italy. With such complexity in his family, Nicholas was destined to become a storyteller.

After high school in Germany Nicholas attended University in England. His interest in History and English literature developed into curiosity and he found himself being attracted to cameras and the process of filmmaking more and more. After university, he co-produced a film in Germany with a friend about two brave persons in a small town. That film garnered much praise and encouraged him to continue along his path.

Years later, Nicholas has mastered the art of producing documentaries and docu-series’. He has traveled to the Caribbean to document the culture of the tiny island of Anguilla on a BBC series. He has also explored the intriguing world of Mexican cartels and the Italian mafia through his other work.

His love for filmmaking continues to be fueled by his interest for all things human. The people and the stories from other countries and other cultures are always foremost in his mind. He is by all means highly intelligent with the heart of a humanitarian. Nicholas’ stories expose characteristics of their subjects that allow us the audience to identify with even the most subtle bits of their personalities.

Though he has done much, Nicholas continues to find new stories and new places to explore. This is the story ...thus far ...of Nicolas de Toranto.

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Episode 50: Dameon Gayle and Zbek Nelson

Hello everyone, welcome to the 50th Episode of the planet Thirty Podcast. We would first like to thank you for your support over the past 6 months. Thank you to everyone who shared, downloaded, streamed or even recommended our podcast to a friend. To all, we are truly grateful.

This 50th episode also marks the start of our monthly partnership with VP Records. VP Records is legendary. They have been pioneers in the production and distribution of Caribbean music for over 4 decades. If you like reggae and dancehall music, trust me you have heard music touched by VP records in some way.

Each month Planet Thirty and VP Records will collaborate to provide fans with music, conversation and exclusive interviews with artists.

This our 50th episode, features an exclusive conversation with Music Producer and Director Dameon Gayle and actors Zbek Nelson, TV Boss and Paul Haughton.

Enjoy episode 50, presented by Planet Thirty and VP Records.