Within the Studio Walls

Within the Studio Walls

Hosted by Jake "B Nimble" Rodriguez, Within the Studio Walls explores artistry, the music industry, branding/imaging and artist development through engaging with today’s trend setters. Learn more at: https://missionmatters.com/author/jake-rodriguez/

Episodes

December 28, 2022 56 mins

Yin & Yang is a married Hip Hop duo based in Austin, Texas. 

When they are writing, recording, or performing, they are advocates for suicide awareness and anti-domestic violence and sexual assault activists. 



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Erica Young, AKA "The Voice Of Erica," is a singer, songwriter, producer, host, and actress from Houston, Texas, who is taking Austin's music scene by storm!!


We talked about her upbringing in the church and how she became "The Voice Of Erica!!"


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December 14, 2022 50 mins

Host Jake Rodriguez talks with Donnie Cash. Donnie is an Entertainment Manager, Independent Music Executive, Road Manager, and Owner of "We Got Motion Entertainment."


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This week's episode is a compilation of The Best of, "Takeoff Terminal Studios Music Business Tip Of The Day!"





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November 23, 2022 80 mins

Host Jake Rodriguez talks with Jami Hightower. Jami is a former football player with Texas A&M and the owner of H2 Entertainment Group and H2 EG Solution here in Austin, Texas. 

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November 16, 2022 57 mins

Niko Fitz is a recording engineer, music producer, musician and the owner of H&L Records. 


Also on this episode, premier artist on the label, Otto. We talked about his process for making records, and how he and Niko are clearly in syn




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November 9, 2022 74 mins

White Delicious is a rapper/writer from South Bend, Indiana, but currently resides in Austin, Texas.

I co-produced his debut, EP “Red, White Delicious, and Blue,” with him, right around the Fourth of July last year! 

It is ALWAYS a GREAT time when "DUB D" comes by... but...just to be fair...this interview may not be for the "faint of heart," as there's some EXPLICIT language… so listen at your own risk..
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November 2, 2022 46 mins

Daya Dai is an independent R& B soul singer and songwriter based in Austin, Texas. She just released her debut EP, “Bittersweet” in September 2022, to rave reviews.... She talked about her writing process, where her inspiration comes from, and doing her 1st 2 LIVE performances... EVER!! 


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October 26, 2022 66 mins

Josh "JCruz" Butcher is an audio engineer, videographer, marketing wiz, creative entrepreneur, and owner of Mad Rez Studios. On today's episode, he shares his story of how he got started in the music business, went from "Metal Head," to "Hip Hop Producer," and how he ended up in Austin, Texas!!


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October 19, 2022 89 mins

Mariano Mendez, aka "DJ La D Da," has been DJing in and around Austin for over 20 years. He has also had his own record label and currently owns his own recording studio. He describes some of his experiences and what he is currently working on.



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October 12, 2022 60 mins

On today's episode, we speak with Kornyan Bailey, a freelance videographer, photographer, director, graphic designer, and all-around creative. He is self-taught in many of his creative disciplines and shares his creative process and philosophy.


To learn more about Kornyan Bailey, visit:

kornyan.com 




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October 5, 2022 60 mins

This episode highlights Anastasia Hera, rap artist, songwriter, vocalist, innovator, entrepreneur, and non-profit director. She is the recipient of SEVERAL Austin Hip Hop Awards, including “Best Female Artist.” She has also been featured in the Austin Chronicle, The Austin American Statesman, and has been a KUTX Featured artist. She is also the co-creator and brand ambassador for Hera Tropical Rum.


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September 28, 2022 63 mins

In Episode 2, Jake interviews Doug Mecca, Founder of "Hip Hop Mecca," one of the Biggest Hip Hop brands in Austin and in all of Texas. He shares his story, his experience, and how he got started in the music business.

Doug Mecca, is an Austin Hip Hop Music Pioneer, originally from New York. He is the Founder of "Hip Hop Mecca" and was VERY instrumental in getting "Urban Music" included in the "Sout...

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September 14, 2022 6 mins

In this inaugural episode, Host Jake Rodriguez introduces the Within The Studio Walls podcast and shares his background and amazing experiences. He also discusses the goals and what to expect in this podcast

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