The-Re-Up Podcast - Music - Art - Culture

EP.32 Adobo: Building Latinx Music Culture, Event Production, Community, & Social Justice

This week we got a deeper look into the life of two independent event curators, Pedro Night and Walter Alvarado who together, with the music driven community that they're a part of, create Adobo. These DMV (DC, MD, VA) natives go through the process, difficulties, and intention behind their live music events that are more than just parties along with a look into Latin / Latinx influence within Electronic, Dance Music, and DJing + parties as a whole. We also touch on the current state of the world, focused on ICE, deportations, and human rights. We unpack: The intentional process of building live music experiences. Latin influence on electronic, DJ culture & community. What it takes to build culture, connection & belonging. Conversations on ICE, deportations, and human rights in today's world. REPORT ICE SIGHTINGS // https://www.stopice.net/ [https://www.stopice.net/] - Follow Adobo on Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/adobodmv/feed/ [https://www.instagram.com/adobodmv/feed/] - Support us on Patreon // https://patreon.com/TheReUpPodcast [https://patreon.com/TheReUpPodcast] - Follow @TheReUpodcast // https://www.instagram.com/thereupodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thereupodcast/] - Listen + Watch On All Platforms // https://linktr.ee/TheReUpodcast [https://linktr.ee/TheReUpodcast]

EP.31: Mas Paz on Murals, Gentrification, AI Art & Building Community Through Art

In Episode 31, we sit down with Mas Paz, a muralist from Northern Virginia by way of Colombia, to talk murals, gentrification, AI art, protest culture, and building sustainable creative communities. Mas Paz shares his journey to becoming a full-time visual artist, growing up in the DMV, his painting techniques and creative process, and how public art can be a tool for social equity and community building. We also discuss the current political climate in the U.S., ICE presence, deportations, and how artists and neighbors can come together to support one another. Topics: murals, Latin American art, public art, community activism, AI in art, protest art, DMV culture, painting techniques, sustainability in the arts. REPORT ICE SIGHTINGS // https://www.stopice.net/ [https://www.stopice.net/] - Follow Mas Paz on Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/maspaz/ [https://www.instagram.com/maspaz/] - Support us on Patreon // https://patreon.com/TheReUpPodcast [https://patreon.com/TheReUpPodcast] - Follow @TheReUpodcast // https://www.instagram.com/thereupodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thereupodcast/] - Listen + Watch On All Platforms // https://linktr.ee/TheReUpodcast [https://linktr.ee/TheReUpodcast] #Murals #PublicArt #podcast

EP.30 Yaddiya Interview: Go-Go Music, DC Culture, Protests, Community Building, Hip Hop + Pop Culture Influence

We sat down with Yaddiya from Long Live Go Go for a powerful conversation about Go-Go music, Washington DC culture, and the deep roots of community, protest, and resistance that define the sound. Yaddiya breaks down how Go-Go has survived while continuing to be a unifying force in DC neighborhoods. We explore the history of Go-Go music, its role in DC protests and activism, and how rap, hip-hop, and pop culture have influenced the evolution of the genre. From street performances to national recognition, this episode dives into how artists use music to build community and preserve culture. Sign the Petition! // https://www.change.org/p/include-go-go-genre-in-digital-music-services-categories?redirect_reason=guest_user [https://www.change.org/p/include-go-go-genre-in-digital-music-services-categories?redirect_reason=guest_user] - Follow Yaddiya on Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/yaddiya/ [https://www.instagram.com/yaddiya/] - Follow Long Live GO GO // https://www.instagram.com/longlivegogodmv/ [https://www.instagram.com/longlivegogodmv/] - Support us on Patreon // https://patreon.com/TheReUpPodcast [https://patreon.com/TheReUpPodcast] - Follow @TheReUpodcast // https://www.instagram.com/thereupodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thereupodcast/] - Listen + Watch On All Platforms // https://linktr.ee/TheReUpodcast [https://linktr.ee/TheReUpodcast]

EP.29 TOB: History of 2000's Go Go Music, Resistance Music, Washington DC Culture, VHS, CD's and Physical Recordings

Step into the world of 2000s Go-Go music, the powerful cultural movement of Washington, D.C., and the era of VHS tapes, CDs, and physical recordings that helped shape an entire generation. In this episode, we break down the influence of TOB, the rise of resistance music, and how Go-Go bands built a community-driven sound that continues to define the identity of D.C. Sign the Petition! // https://www.change.org/p/include-go-go-genre-in-digital-music-services-categories?redirect_reason=guest_user [https://www.change.org/p/include-go-go-genre-in-digital-music-services-categories?redirect_reason=guest_user] - Follow TOB on Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/tobbandandshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/tobbandandshow/] - Follow Chris on Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/gogo_chris_tob/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/gogo_chris_tob/?hl=en] - Listen on Spotify // https://open.spotify.com/artist/7COfOGDggDYrMbgI7rEcmk [https://open.spotify.com/artist/7COfOGDggDYrMbgI7rEcmk] - Support us on Patreon // https://patreon.com/TheReUpPodcast [https://patreon.com/TheReUpPodcast] - Follow @TheReUpodcast // https://www.instagram.com/thereupodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thereupodcast/] - Listen + Watch On All Platforms // https://linktr.ee/TheReUpodcast [https://linktr.ee/TheReUpodcast]

EP.28 BeMo + Alex Live at Submersion Festival: Equity vs Equality, festival review, sound system culture

Part 2 of our Live Audience Podcast at Submersion Festival, we jumped right into topics like equity vs. inclusion, sound system culture and how important it is to the art behind Electronic Music, and a review of Submersion Music Festival. - Follow us on Patreon for Exclusive Uncut Full Episodes, access Viewer Questions / interview submissions, and more! https://patreon.com/TheReUpPodcast [https://patreon.com/TheReUpPodcast] - Follow @TheReUpodcast // https://www.instagram.com/thereupodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thereupodcast/] - Listen + Watch On All Platforms // https://linktr.ee/TheReUpodcast [https://linktr.ee/TheReUpodcast]