Mavericks on the Mic

This one’s not for the surface-level listener. In this episode of Mavericks on the Mic, we sit down with Kirk Franklin — not just the artist, the icon, or the GOAT — but the man. The one who has been carrying the tension between calling and culture for over 30 years.

We talked about it all:
🎙️Faith that’s lived in tension, not perfection
🎙️Wrestling with trauma while writing the soundtrack of a generation
🎙️...

Connor Price is proving you don’t need a label to win in music. The independent artist has built a movement on his own terms—viral hits around the globe and a fanbase that keeps growing. But while he’s in full control of his music career, there’s one thing he’s still figuring out: faith.

In this conversation, Connor opens up about navigating success without the machine, his viral Spin the Globe series, and how staying inde...

Jason Jackson walked away from everything the world said he was supposed to chase—D1 football, six-figure job, social media clout—all to follow something bigger.

This is more than just talk. Jason is 23, but his wisdom hits like he’s been here for decades. We got into:

🎙️ Quitting football & finding identity outside the game
🎙️  Why chasing money won’t ever fulfill you
🎙️  Social media fame vs. real...

We sat down with Naomi Raine, one of the foundational voices of Maverick City, to talk about what really went down behind the scenes. From the highs of Grammys and sold-out tours to the real-life struggles that come with growth, this episode is about keeping it real—no filters, no fluff.

Here’s the breakdown:
🎙️ The Foundation: How a collective of "unknowns" started a global movement.
🎙️ Challenges Face...

Everybody has a story—but not everybody is bold enough to share it like this.
In this Mavericks on the Mic episode, we sit down with Holy Gabbana, formerly known as "Boonk Gang," as he opens up about the highs, the lows, and the God-sized transformation that changed his life forever.

We’re talking:
🎙️ From clout chasing and chaos to faith and purpose
🎙️ Real talk on addiction, love, and staying true...

This week on Mavericks on the Mic, we are speaking with Yocairys Diaz. At just 17, she faced a life-altering challenge: a potential 25-to-life sentence. But through her faith, she found a path of transformation, emerging stronger and more inspired than ever.

In this episode, Yocairys joins the founders and executives of Maverick City Music and Tribl Records to talk about how she navigated the darkest moments of her life, leading her...

Another Wednesday, Another Episode of Mavericks on the Mic. Episode 2 of Mavericks on the Mic with Dante Bowe is here. Join the founders and executives behind Maverick City Music and Tribl Records as they talk with Dante Bowe. Dante is reflecting on his journey with Maverick City Music---from creating groundbreaking worship music to navigating industry dynamics, they are talking about it all:

🎙️His history ...and future.....

Welcome to Episode 1 of Mavericks on the Mic with Ruslan KD!

Everyone has their stories—both good and bad—about Maverick City Music. For the first time ever, the founders and executives behind Maverick City Music and Tribl Records sit down with Ruslan KD to answer all the most-talked-about questions, including:
🎙️ Questions about Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine and Dante Bowe
🎙️ Collaborations with Kirk Franklin and ...