Support The Dope Radio

Support The Dope Radio

Support The Dope Radio was designed to give a platform to the best, most talented, and dopest music creators, enhancers, and magic makers to tell their own stories in their own words. The guests on this show are well documented as integral parts of the success of your favorite artists and songs. I'm pulling back the curtain to bring them center stage under their very own spotlight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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November 10, 2025 59 mins

Season 7 | Episode 3 | Support the Dope Radio, host Carla D. Brown interviews Drew Rives, a veteran in the music marketing industry with a career spanning over three decades. Drew shares insights into his journey, the evolution of marketing strategies in the music business, and the importance of building relationships. He discusses the challenges faced in adapting to changes in the industry, particularly with the rise of streaming ...

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Season 7 | Episode 2 | Music executive Jovan J. Dawkins joins host Carla D. Brown on Support The Dope Radio to share his journey from young drummer to label owner and industry powerhouse. Jovan breaks down the realities of music distribution for independent artists, clears up misconceptions about owning masters, and stresses the power of education and relationships in today’s evolving industry. Packed with practical insights, this ...

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October 13, 2025 65 mins

In the Season 7 premiere episode of Support the Dope Radio, host Carla D. Brown sits down with Justin Gilbert, aka Bi$hop, as he shares his incredible journey as a musician, producer, and music director. From his early days in church to touring with the likes of Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Jay-Z and more, Justin discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his career, the importance of preparation, and the unique ...

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September 22, 2025 24 mins

In this episode of Support the Dope Radio, host Carla D. Brown sits down with six-time GRAMMY Award-winning gospel artist, co-host of the nationally syndicated Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell, and one-half of the iconic gospel duo, Mary Mary -- Erica Campbell to discuss her upcoming tour, Laugh, Cry, Heal. Erica shares the inspiration behind the tour, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and healing. The conversation ex...

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October 6, 2023 65 mins
Adam Blackstone is an Emmy award-winning musical director, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, visionary, fearless leader of BASSic Black Entertainment (BBE). From the world’s largest stage at the Super Bowl to the stage of Hollywood’s biggest night at the Grammy’s, you undoubtedly have heard Adam’s soundscapes. He is the plug that connects studio production to enthralling live music production. He has lended his extraordi...
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September 15, 2023 77 mins
Eric Dawkins is a heavily sought after singer, songwriter, producer, vocal producer, vocal coach, background vocalist, and one half of the legendary Gospel R&B duo, Dawkins & Dawkins along with his brother, Anson Dawkins. With a list of credits a mile long including artists such as Tyrese, Tank, Avant, Chris Brown, Omarion, Mary Mary, The Walls Group, Christina Aguilera, Mya, Ruben Studdard, Dave Hollister, and more - Eric ...

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September 1, 2023 77 mins
President of BOE Global, Brian K. Jackson, is a music executive with a proven track record for having an ear for talent and the heart to go get them!! Having discovered and signed the likes of The Neptunes (Chad Hugo & Pharrell Williams), Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, the late LaShawn "Big Shiz" Daniels, and P!nk to their first publishing deals, he has undoubtedly impacted a wealth of many of our music lives!! 

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August 18, 2023 79 mins
Tiffany Freeman is a heavily sought-after background vocalist. She has used her gift to support the likes of Stevie Wonder, Erica Campbell, Kirk Franklin, Kanye West, Harry Styles, Israel Houghton, Faith Evans, and many more. You may have seen her singing with Jazmine Sullivan on the “Heaux Tales Tour” (2022-2023), performing at Super Bowl LVII with Sheryl Lee Ralph (2023), and most recently backing Queen Latifah at the Rock The Be...
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August 4, 2023 73 mins
Warryn Campbell is a musician, singer, songwriter, producer, record label executive, & Grammy Award winner. He studied under the tutelage of the great DJ Quik and got his start at Death Row Records before becoming Vice President of A&R at Elektra Records and then founding his very own label, My Block Inc. His credits extend across the genre spectrum and include artists from Mary Mary to Yolanda Adams, from Dru Hill to Mario...

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July 21, 2023 50 mins
We kick off Season 6 with guitarist and Musical Director for the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, Shonn Hinton! Shonn has played with other top industry artists such as Dave Hollister, Glenn Lewis, Jill Scott, Lil Wayne, & more. Also an artist in his own right, hear what he has to say about his own music style and how you can get in tune.

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June 11, 2023 31 secs
Support The Dope Radio returns THIS SUMMER! Stay tuned and subscribe now to never miss an episode. Join the e-mail list at http://SupportTheDopeRadio.com.

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