Deeper Than Music with Markivus
Deeper Than Music Radio is hosted by founder music producer and recording artist Markivus Nious. The shows platform is a talk radio program offering insight into the story behind artists and personalities and what inspires them as artists. Guest featured includes international recording artists, songwriters, actors and producers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deeper-than-music-with-markivus--2705530/support.
Episodes
June 22, 2025 • 49 mins
This episode we have special guest members from Houston's legendary group South Park Coalition K-Rino, Mr Cap, Point Blank and Klondike Kat.
About South Park Coalition:
South Park Coalition (SPC) is a pioneering hip‑hop collective from the South Park neighborhood in Houston, Texas. Founded by K‑Rino in 1986 (formally established in 1987), SPC was created to unite talented rappers in the area and overcome the lack of mainstream attent...
About South Park Coalition:
South Park Coalition (SPC) is a pioneering hip‑hop collective from the South Park neighborhood in Houston, Texas. Founded by K‑Rino in 1986 (formally established in 1987), SPC was created to unite talented rappers in the area and overcome the lack of mainstream attent...
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January 18, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode Markivus interviews singer, songwriter and producer Will Matic.
About Will Matic:
Will Matic is a singer/songwriter/producer from Greenville, SC. Raised on gospel and soul music, Will started singing at the tender age of six and picked up piano in his early teenage years. It was then that he knew he would make music that would inspire and influence anyone who hears his concrete lyrics and dynamic instrumentals.
From R&...
About Will Matic:
Will Matic is a singer/songwriter/producer from Greenville, SC. Raised on gospel and soul music, Will started singing at the tender age of six and picked up piano in his early teenage years. It was then that he knew he would make music that would inspire and influence anyone who hears his concrete lyrics and dynamic instrumentals.
From R&...
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January 12, 2025 • 73 mins
In this episode Markivus Nious interviews Executive producer, director, creator, and writer Andre Barnwell.
About Andre Barwell:
A longtime resident of Altadena, CA, and a business graduate of Howard University,
Andre’ has made his mark in the television world as a producer, director, and production
executive. Having spent 12 years at Black Entertainment Television where he held
several executive positions including Budget Director, VP ...
About Andre Barwell:
A longtime resident of Altadena, CA, and a business graduate of Howard University,
Andre’ has made his mark in the television world as a producer, director, and production
executive. Having spent 12 years at Black Entertainment Television where he held
several executive positions including Budget Director, VP ...
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January 4, 2025 • 37 mins
This episode host Markivus Nious interviews singer, producer, songwriter, and stylist who's worked with Icon Stevie Wonder for 10 years, Bonita Mitchell. We also feature two singles off of her latest releases at the end of the show.
About Bonita Mitchell
For Bonita Mitchell, it all started on McAfee Hill in Eau Claire, Michigan where she was number five in a string of seven children belonging to Pastor Fletcher and Alice McAfee. A...
About Bonita Mitchell
For Bonita Mitchell, it all started on McAfee Hill in Eau Claire, Michigan where she was number five in a string of seven children belonging to Pastor Fletcher and Alice McAfee. A...
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September 3, 2023 • 35 mins
In this episode of Deeper Than Music, we have a special guest Blue Soul Ten We also showcase Blue Souls' single "Different than I'm used to" Featuring Skyler Harris.
About Blue Soul Ten:
Blue Soul Ten has a musical career that spans over two decades.
Blue Soul Ten got his start as a radio deejay and would later go on to
study music production at Berklee College of Music for a brief time.
His sincere passion for his craft of choice can b...
About Blue Soul Ten:
Blue Soul Ten has a musical career that spans over two decades.
Blue Soul Ten got his start as a radio deejay and would later go on to
study music production at Berklee College of Music for a brief time.
His sincere passion for his craft of choice can b...
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May 24, 2023 • 26 mins
In this interview, we have special guest Charlotte North Carolina hip hop artist Cale Cost Boy Jr.
About Cale Cost Boy Jr.:
Artist and writer Cale Cost Boy Jr. is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina and a graduate of the Northwest School of the Arts, As an independent artist with his own style and stories, Cale has been able to capture the attention of listeners with his unique approach to hip hop. Born and raised in Charlotte, NC,...
About Cale Cost Boy Jr.:
Artist and writer Cale Cost Boy Jr. is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina and a graduate of the Northwest School of the Arts, As an independent artist with his own style and stories, Cale has been able to capture the attention of listeners with his unique approach to hip hop. Born and raised in Charlotte, NC,...
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April 28, 2023 • 33 mins
In this episode, we have celebrity DJ I AM DJ Drake and listen to his latest single, "Bother Me."
About I Am DJ Drake:
International DJ and recording artist, IAmDJDrake, has launched the official track and music video, "Bother Me," featuring singer-songwriter Keeyen Martin. TreDaPhenom Littlejohn III and IAmDJDrake produce the track and are now available on Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and other major digital outlets. "Both...
About I Am DJ Drake:
International DJ and recording artist, IAmDJDrake, has launched the official track and music video, "Bother Me," featuring singer-songwriter Keeyen Martin. TreDaPhenom Littlejohn III and IAmDJDrake produce the track and are now available on Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and other major digital outlets. "Both...
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March 19, 2023 • 44 mins
In this episode, we interview previous guests and former Co-Host of Conscious Cafe, North Texas hip hop powerhouse Muenster. We catch up with him and discuss life after COVID, his new album, his venture into the Meta Verse, and transferring his assets into the digital domain. In this episode, he shares his knowledge of taking his music to the next level and into the virtual realm; this episode is where we discuss the cutting edg...
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March 12, 2023 • 17 mins
In this interview, we have special guest singer, songwriter, and author Coco Short.
About Coco Short:
Coco Short Bio:
Meet Coco Short, an accomplished singer/songwriter and touring artist who has captivated audiences around the world with her soulful R&B performances. Her international success has taken her to countries such as Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Barbados, Africa, New Caledonia, France, Canada, and the United S...
About Coco Short:
Coco Short Bio:
Meet Coco Short, an accomplished singer/songwriter and touring artist who has captivated audiences around the world with her soulful R&B performances. Her international success has taken her to countries such as Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Barbados, Africa, New Caledonia, France, Canada, and the United S...
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February 20, 2023 • 20 mins
We have a special guest, EDM artist Xandra Miriam, in this interview.
About Xandra Myriam X Xandra Myriam X is a singer/songwriter passionate about music, fashion, literature, and the arts. At 12 years old, Xandra Myriam X nearly lost her eyesight. As a result, she developed the unique ability to understand sounds and appreciate the beauty of color as a pure form of art. This ignited her creative and musical journey. Xandra Myriam X...
About Xandra Myriam X Xandra Myriam X is a singer/songwriter passionate about music, fashion, literature, and the arts. At 12 years old, Xandra Myriam X nearly lost her eyesight. As a result, she developed the unique ability to understand sounds and appreciate the beauty of color as a pure form of art. This ignited her creative and musical journey. Xandra Myriam X...
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January 26, 2023 • 34 mins
In this episode, we interview Synth-Pop singer, songwriter, and Grammy Contender Hersey.
About Hersey:
Hersey is an American electronic synth-pop artist, producer, songwriter, and vocalist. Hersey also was featured in Billboard Magazine's October issue as a Grammy contender for Best Pop Solo performance. She has worked with the likes of Mark White the former bassist of The Spin Doctors and legendary producer Kevin Dorsey. This is an ...
About Hersey:
Hersey is an American electronic synth-pop artist, producer, songwriter, and vocalist. Hersey also was featured in Billboard Magazine's October issue as a Grammy contender for Best Pop Solo performance. She has worked with the likes of Mark White the former bassist of The Spin Doctors and legendary producer Kevin Dorsey. This is an ...
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January 2, 2023 • 19 mins
In this episode, we have a special guest North Carolina singer, songwriter and entrepreneur Jess Marie.
About Jesse Marie:
Jess Marie is a hip-hop recording artist, entrepreneur, and singer/songwriter originally from Raleigh, North Carolina. She is known as the Queen of the NC for her freestyle skills and overall talent.
She also has a successful fashion and hair business. Her new single release, "Ay Papi", is creating a buzz with alm...
About Jesse Marie:
Jess Marie is a hip-hop recording artist, entrepreneur, and singer/songwriter originally from Raleigh, North Carolina. She is known as the Queen of the NC for her freestyle skills and overall talent.
She also has a successful fashion and hair business. Her new single release, "Ay Papi", is creating a buzz with alm...
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September 1, 2022 • 33 mins
In this episode, we have unique guest hip hop artist and professional pool player Joe Black. You will love this interview if you love the golden era, boom-bap hip hop with lyrics and content. Like myself, Joe Black started as a B-Boy, then he fell in love with the art of rhyming. We talk about hip hop history, music industry rule #4080, and his journey into music. We also get to check out two of his latest singles, "It's Just ...
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April 20, 2022 • 20 mins
In this interview, we interview special guest singer Zany Storm.
About Zany Storm:
Zandy Storm, originally from the Philippines, has been a singer her whole life who auditioned for Philippine Idol during her career. Struggling to get a singing career off the ground, Zandy made her way through all of the traditional routes an artist would take in an attempt to reach success. She eventually started singing background vocals for other f...
About Zany Storm:
Zandy Storm, originally from the Philippines, has been a singer her whole life who auditioned for Philippine Idol during her career. Struggling to get a singing career off the ground, Zandy made her way through all of the traditional routes an artist would take in an attempt to reach success. She eventually started singing background vocals for other f...
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March 28, 2022 • 52 mins
In this episode, we have special guest, Former NFL running back of The Seattle Seahawks, actor, and producer Jimmy Gary Jr.
About Jimmy Gary Jr:
Jimmy Gary, Jr. is a former NFL running back for the Seattle Seahawks. His passion for sports began at an early age. During his senior year at Okeechobee High School, where he dominated the game of football, Jimmy earned the highest award for a high school athlete, "Parade All-American." Nex...
About Jimmy Gary Jr:
Jimmy Gary, Jr. is a former NFL running back for the Seattle Seahawks. His passion for sports began at an early age. During his senior year at Okeechobee High School, where he dominated the game of football, Jimmy earned the highest award for a high school athlete, "Parade All-American." Nex...
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October 4, 2021 • 29 mins
In this interview, we have a special guest actress and writer Sparkle Soojian.
About Sparkle Soojian:
Sparkle Soojian has been acting and writing since she was a teen. Her first acting job was when she was 16 years old for the Blink 182 music video “All the Small Things.” Her first published article was about that experience. By age 20 she had over a hundred articles published as well as had acted and performed on stage and on screen...
About Sparkle Soojian:
Sparkle Soojian has been acting and writing since she was a teen. Her first acting job was when she was 16 years old for the Blink 182 music video “All the Small Things.” Her first published article was about that experience. By age 20 she had over a hundred articles published as well as had acted and performed on stage and on screen...
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September 25, 2021 • 35 mins
In this episode, we have special guest Award-winning filmmaker Dustin Ferguson.
About Dustin Ferguson:
Born October 16th, 1982 in Dodge City, KS. Award-winning filmmaker Dustin Ferguson (aka "Dark Infinity") has directed Academy Award & three-time Golden Globe nominee Eric Robert’s (The Dark Knight), Golden Globe nominee Tom Sizemore ( Black Hawk Down), Academy Award nominee & Golden Globe winner Sally Kirkland (JFK), TV icon Butch ...
About Dustin Ferguson:
Born October 16th, 1982 in Dodge City, KS. Award-winning filmmaker Dustin Ferguson (aka "Dark Infinity") has directed Academy Award & three-time Golden Globe nominee Eric Robert’s (The Dark Knight), Golden Globe nominee Tom Sizemore ( Black Hawk Down), Academy Award nominee & Golden Globe winner Sally Kirkland (JFK), TV icon Butch ...
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September 19, 2021 • 32 mins
In this interview, we have a special guest Award-Winning Filmmaker Michael S. Rodriguez.
About Michael S. Rodriguez:
Michael S. Rodriguez is an award-winning filmmaker/actor with over 27 credits, he is perhaps best known for the cult hit Last American Horror Show starring horror icon’s Felissa Rose,(Sleepaway Camp), Lynn Lowry (Cat People),Robert Mukes (House Of 1000 Corpses), & Arch Hall Jr (The Sadist).
#filmmaker #awardwinning #the...
About Michael S. Rodriguez:
Michael S. Rodriguez is an award-winning filmmaker/actor with over 27 credits, he is perhaps best known for the cult hit Last American Horror Show starring horror icon’s Felissa Rose,(Sleepaway Camp), Lynn Lowry (Cat People),Robert Mukes (House Of 1000 Corpses), & Arch Hall Jr (The Sadist).
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August 2, 2021 • 22 mins
This interview we have special guest Welsh Singer/Songwriter Grace Parry.
About Grace Parry:
Grace Parry, a Welsh singer-songwriter, has been playing the piano and composing her own songs since she was five years old. Introduced to music at a very early age, she found turning to write music at the age of 11 an escapism from the experience of childhood bullying. We caught up with the Welsh artist following her latest single release “R...
About Grace Parry:
Grace Parry, a Welsh singer-songwriter, has been playing the piano and composing her own songs since she was five years old. Introduced to music at a very early age, she found turning to write music at the age of 11 an escapism from the experience of childhood bullying. We caught up with the Welsh artist following her latest single release “R...
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July 26, 2021 • 34 mins
In this interview, we interview an Actress, who's in the Tubi Series "Tales of Tales", Model, and the other half of Painted Creek Productions Kati Wallen.
About Katie Wallen:
Kaiti Wallen started acting and modeling at a young age. She always had an interest in the Arts as she is very creative. When she married Harley Wallen she realized it was a passion as Harley is an actor/filmmaker. Together Harley and Kaiti formed the production...
About Katie Wallen:
Kaiti Wallen started acting and modeling at a young age. She always had an interest in the Arts as she is very creative. When she married Harley Wallen she realized it was a passion as Harley is an actor/filmmaker. Together Harley and Kaiti formed the production...
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