Katori Walker joins me from Pasadena, CA after winning the Week 31 vote to earn a spot in The Deserving Madness Tournament. We got the chance to talk about his major label experience with Capitol Records, accomplishments to be proud of, his incredible story telling ability, and much more!Find Katori Walker here!https://www.instagram.com/katoriwalker/Find A-Dare here!https://linktr.ee/adare954Listen to The Deserving Playlist here!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RayiKQMCDDVJ3ViklQIy?si=eccd0f1183514fcb

Ba$$y & Azen join me all the way from Belgium after being placed on The Deserving Playlist with their record "Obsessed." We got the chance to talk about the music scene across the pond, the artists and producers that have influenced their sound, wine for beginners, and much more!Find Ba$$y here!https://www.instagram.com/bassy.official/Find A-Dare here!https://linktr.ee/adare954Listen to The Deserving playlist here!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RayiKQMCDDVJ3ViklQIy?si=eccd0f1183514fcb

Rama Kazi is back on the pod after being placed on The Deserving Playlist once again with his record Poison, which comes from his EP called Children of the Sun. We got to talk in depth about the making of that very EP, the importance of creative control, the science behind social media addiction, and much more.Find Rama Kazi here!https://linktr.ee/ramakaziFind A-Dare here!https://linktr.ee/adare954Listen to The Deserving playlist here!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RayiKQMCDDVJ3ViklQIy?si=a4d70bfcf6c64e70

Optiks is a Brooklyn, NY based producer that has some impressive credits with names like Tech N9ne, Talib Kweli, Joey Cool and many more under his belt. We sat down to talk about dealing with artists' egos in the studio, his process of finding the perfect sample, his upcoming instrumental project called "Shandy", and more.You can find Optiks here!https://linktr.ee/optiksYou can find A-Dare here!https://linktr.ee/adare954

Luckey Seven is from Chicago, IL and has been placed on The Deserving Playlist once in Season 2 and then again this season with the title track off of his latest project called "Ladies Love Luckey." We sat down to talk about how tribalism has gone too far, his plans to help our youth across the country, and the dark side of booking shows as an artist trying to break ground.You can find Luckey Seven here!https://www.instagram.com/luckey773/https://smarturl.it/m5355dYou can find A-Dare here!https://linktr.ee/adare954

Memoir. is a 22 year old artist residing in PA by way of New York that made his debut on The Deserving Playlist this season with his incredible record "Chef's Kiss." We sat down to talk about streetwear, how traveling is the only true way to learn about culture and history, and much more!You can find Memoir. here!https://www.instagram.com/memoirrrrrrr/https://fanlink.to/ChefsKissYou can find A-Dare here!https://linktr.ee/adare954You can listen to The Deserving Playlist here!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RayiKQMCDDVJ3ViklQIy?si=9cf5674709854cbc

Agapïus is a 21 year old artist from New York City that has been placed on The Deserving Playlist 4 times, including twice in Season 3 with his records Sin & REMY. We sat down to talk about the inspiration behind the REMY cover art, what draws him to anime along with his favorites, and the new focus on mental health amongst athletes.You can find Agapïus here!https://www.instagram.com/yung_agapius/https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/agapus/remyYou can find A-Dare here!https://linktr.ee/adare954You can listen to The Deserving Playlist here!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RayiKQMCDDVJ3ViklQIy?si=9cf5674709854cbc

Playboy P is a dope artist out of Atlanta, GA that has been placed on The Deserving Playlist in back to back seasons with his records "Bite The Bullet" and "Can't Relate." We sat down to talk about music and fatherhood, the lulled NBA playoffs this year, and some stories from past IG photos.You can find Playboy P here!https://www.instagram.com/playboy.p/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ITzZcn6PrDx2ebl7iXaUD?si=kIMKeeG7QSaU51C81qMA8w&dl_branch=1You can find A-Dare here!https://linktr.ee/adare954You can listen to The Deserving Playlist here!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RayiKQMCDDVJ3ViklQIy?si=9cf5674709854cbc

Wesstyles is a fresh artist from Atlanta, GA that was placed on The Deserving Playlist with his record "Tacko Fall" off of his latest EP called "The Unknown." We sat down to talk about the roots of his music career, the surge in popularity of Only Fans, and the glory days of hoopin'.You can find Wesstyles here!https://linktr.ee/FDEWesstylesYou can find A-Dare here!https://linktr.ee/adare954You can listen to The Deserving Playlist here!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RayiKQMCDDVJ3ViklQIy?si=suWTDS5jTjq7H92JLawgIw

YÜSE is an artist from Sacramento, CA who brings a very unique style to the table. We sat down to talk about his recent run to the Final Four of the 2021 Deserving Madness Tournament, healthy eating habits translating into the music, and his meditation practices.You can find YÜSE here!https://linktr.ee/YUSE_powerYou can find A-Dare here!https://linktr.ee/adare954You can listen to The Deserving playlist here!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RayiKQMCDDVJ3ViklQIy?si=4e6Vx8BLRL-mARDRUdq97g