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

The State of Underground Music Scene + Gentrification

The Re-Up Podcast returns to Fireplace Records for a deep conversation on the current state of underground music scenes, DIY culture, art collectives, and the impact of gentrification on local communities. BeMo and ReUpAlex break down how redlining works, how corporate promoters like Live Nation affect independent venues and artists, and what communities can do to preserve authentic underground spaces. We also discuss artists like A$AP Rocky escaping their environments, building cultural movements, and representing their cities on a global level. Topics include: • Underground music scenes • DIY venues and collectives • Gentrification and redlining • Live Nation and corporate influence • Independent artists and local culture • Community preservation • Art, music, and city development • A$AP Rocky and making it out of your city ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Crate Digging Rare Records + Breaking Down Icons

In this special BeMo Brown + ReUpAlex episode of The-Re-Up Podcast, we introduce our music tastes, backgrounds, personal stories, and how the artists that were chosen impacted their genres. This episode introduces a brand new segment: Crate Digging at Fireplace Records in Hyattsville, MD, where we explore the roots of sound through vinyl, personal taste, and musical discovery. Along the way, we break down how iconic artists have influenced entire genres and generations. We discuss the impact and legacy of artists like Michael Jackson, John Coltrane, Amy Winehouse, Kanye West, B.B. King, D'Angelo, and Kid Cudi, focusing on how their sound continues to shape today’s underground and popularized music scenes. From personal stories and musical backgrounds to record store gems and cultural commentary, this episode connects the dots between past and present in a way every music fan, creative, and curator will appreciate. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.