As humans, we go through A LOT. Some stuff we keep to ourselves for our own reasons but some stuff we let out to let the world know who we truly are in way that shows our authentic selves. Look no further for that level of authenticity than the guest for Say That! today! Cesar is coming off a huge year where he dropped his amazing album “Heartbreaks & Remedies” in which he touched on some vulnerable subjects like mental health and personal relationships. He talks about the stressful process of making that album and what he hopes to accomplish with his next one, in the spirit of Pride Month Cesar also discusses how far LGBTQ+ arists have come in the industry and what opportunities music labels can still present to that group, his experience bartending (a story you do not wanna skip🤣) and so much more!

Lyricism is the strong trait of the rap game, there is no denying that. Luckily for the people of Massachusetts, the majority of rappers who come from the state have that trait as their super power and look no further than today’s guest for that! Erdnaez The Weapon is the true definition of his rap name, the Lowell native has a history of powerful punchlines, captivating lyrics, and a strong sense of urgency behind his music. He comes on the show today to speak about some of his excellent bodies of work like his recent project “Da Naez Show” and his other classic “The White Camry Tapes” all produced by a former guest of the show DeevoDaGenius! Naez and Deevo go way back and hearing how both of them grew up together goes to show why they are considered a Kobe and Shaq version of Massachusetts artists! What is also great about Naez is how he incorporates his love for pro wrestling into his music! Him and REPETE talk about their favorite wrestlers/moments, how wrestling and rap go hand in hand, and so much more!

To simply put it, without Poetry, music would not exist. The two art forms go simultaneously hand and hand but it is rare to find someone who dedicated themselves to just the poetry side of things! Making her long awaited return to the podcast after nearly 3 years, the amazingly talented Amanda Shea is back! Boston’s hometown poet discusses her back to back wins at the Boston Music Awards for “Spoken Word Artist of the Year” and how she had to fight to get that category recognized. She also talks her incredible outreach from working with kids in underserved communities and being at almost EVERY poetry related event, and lastly gives Pete a lesson on which horoscopes are the best for him! 😂 You never know who may show up on the show, that’s why she brought in the one and only Mr. PSA!

For the first time ever, Say That! comes to from outside of AOA Studios and into the Fashion Repair Center ar 537 Shawmut Ave in Boston! REPETE sits down with someone who is making waves in his community, the legend Laramerchi! Lara has been putting in work since entering the fashion repair business and today he speaks about his rare line of work! Whenever you visit the shop, you’ll noticed it’s located in the historic Brownstones of the South End. This place and area has played an important role in US history and Lara was able to break down what happened here and why it is his honor to have his space in this building! This is a can’t-miss episode so tune in now to hear the incredible true story of someone who is the definition of giving back to the community!

Separating yourself from the field is not an easy accomplishment, this world seeks new and unique personalities to define it. Often times people go soul searching for so long and never find what works for them but that is not the case with the guest for this episode! Hailing from Western Mass, MUDA! is one of the most prolific and energizing characters you will ever encounter in music, and the masked man FINALLY makes his debut on Say That! to discuss his unique style of artistry, why he chooses to perform in a variety of different makes, what makes him truly different from other rappers in the game, putting on for his city and so much more! Head over to our Youtube to hear the TOUGHEST freestyles ever on this platform!

As we start to uncover more stories from Massachusetts and beyond, more rappers start to come into the light with their excellent storytelling, captivating lyrics, and drive to be great. For this weeks episode, the multi faceted Sensei Sol steps up to Say That! Sensei hails from the North Shore area of Massachusetts and brings along a plethora of stories from the formation of Zen Studios, to how movies have helped shape his creativity, and how he can craft his albums in a way that has every flavor of options for music lovers!

We often talk about legends of Massachusetts rap and rap in general but no two men are the epitome of that then the two gentlemen making their debut on the podcast today! Big Dese has had an extensive rap career spanning nearly 25 years, from destroying emcees in rap battle tournaments to creating lyrical masterpieces with his rap partner and other half of "The Dunnas" Oak Lonetree, he has had an incredible impact on the scene as we know it today! Often times when listening to his music you'll hear the one and only Chairman Chow on production, Chow is one of those extraordinary people who took a chance on himself, quit his job, and started his own film company nearly 7 years ago! His list of clientele and collaborations are a who's who of local legends from Massachusetts and beyond. He speaks about growing up Dorchester and how that shaped him into the person he is today, how pro wrestling has impacted his creative process, meeting Dese and creating his first vinyl with the release of last year's album "Who Dunnit?" along with so so much more!

Let’s face it, in today’s hyper fast world it’s hard to sit back and enjoy the little things or find the beauty in all the madness. From the fast paced online trends to the pressures of relationships and manhood, it’s easy to get lost in translation. But today we bring back someone who’s told that story with his newest album! The wordsmith ZAAY comes back to the show for the first time in nearly 3 years to speak about how his incredible body of work “Don’t Forget To Live” is an important story he is telling through music and how anyone who is going through the same situations can relate, why datings apps aren’t an authentic way to meet someone, how we can avoid forgetting to live in the moment and so much more!

It is a rarity to find a producer who can create a unique sound for themselves and the city they live in, and it is even rarer to find one who can create a dream team of artists to craft an immortal body of work. In Massachusetts we have just that! DeevoDaGenius is someone who can act as a coach for the artists he works with, bringing out the best in each of them. Look no further for evidence of that than with his newest album "Champion Sound" which has set the bar very high for music in Massachusetts in 2024! Joining him is "The Facilitator" MC EyeFlo who is apart of the Dream Team assembled by Deevo! If you have ever heard EyeFlo's music, you'll hear the passion and intensity in his voice. Recently he took home the title of Master of the Chamber in one of the best music tournaments in the world today! Both men sit down to discuss the process of creating Champion Sound, how this album is going to go down as game-changing, coming correct if you want to work with them, along with so so much more!

Over the course of the last decade, there has been one platform that has been the driving force for highlighting the Boston creative community, whether it is through music, art, or clothing, one person and platform has stood out the most…and that man makes his return to Say That for todays episode! Noble is the creator of “Boston’s Premiere Blog” The Museum TV and over the last 10 years has taken his platform to hights some thought impossible but through hustling and dedication has morphed the Museum TV into an iconic fixture for platforms in Boston. Noble is back on the podcast to speak about the trials and tribulations over the last decade, an idea he calls his “10 Year Theory,” the creation of the hottest events in the city “The Testing Lab”, and so many more inspirational gems you’ll have to tune into the episode to hear!