The RPD Show

#33 Natalie Carr

Episode #33 with one and only Natalie Carr. Currently based out of Charlotte, NC the R&B and pop artist began playing guitar and keyboard at a young age and officially started putting out music in 2019, but her appreciation for music came well before that. Carr’s early memories came from her father’s adoration of The Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney, and she began writing her own songs at the age of 13 while growing up in Stamford, Connecticut.  After earning a B.A. in Public Policy from Duke University, she worked as a bartender at the Motorco Music Hall in Durham where she would daydream about performing at the venue one day. Even right upon arriving at Duke, she was mentally devising a path for her music.  She moved to Charlotte in 2018 on the recommendation of mix engineer Chris West, who thought it would be the next natural step for the aspiring singer-songwriter. Releasing her first two songs in 2019, Carr displayed a rare refinement in emotive pop songwriting on the track “Talk About You,” stacking a range of melodies and vocal effects on a spacey track produced by NC State alum J-Mac and CAMEone. On “Bad Side,” she showcases more of her modern R&B stylings on a darker hip-hop tempoed beat.  Feel free to follow Natalie on her socials  ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nataliecarrm... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnpaanNERVpueDhmcU5STXVlUWZ3T3dJQkJnZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuaVFBX1VBa1VnQm9JakRyM01ZRG9MX0owUDBBLV92S24tTjA3R2xtYy1hNHU2RXJMaEp6c2FtQlVjR0sxMWlZLTZFS0tGdzZuYkRFbnlqTlhXVkZpRkxwZjJJaV9iTFRyRUoyRGhWeDNENGp0Yl9YOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnataliecarrmusic] ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecarr... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFlsSWJ2SVYzMnZfQi1iLWdvYm1MNlJmTmFEd3xBQ3Jtc0tsMm8yUUNvQ29ISVVNYndMaElHUUxoM0poOVhXYWdHLTM1dkdwSzhHR2FGMFpwb3dObjFWVzk1dExIdy0yNHVFekVRSTRQMS1jR3RfQi1Yb1owN2hEOXJRWm1naFNPei1hZmtnS19JQWxVempzaS1DQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fnataliecarrmusic%2F]

#32 anees

anees is an independent singer-rapper from the washington d.c. area. his music is a fusion of freestyle melodies, crafty rhyme-scheming and conscious lyricism. he is often compared to artists such as mac miller, russ, chance the rapper and tai verdes. anees writes songs with fine-grained intention. his lyrics are structured to provoke introspection and elicit good vibes. he believes passionately that music is meant to help others heal. that is the driving principle in his artwork. His hit song, “slip”, is an upbeat and summery love song that showcases both poignant prose and melodies that ride smoothly in the pocket of the beat. it picked up love from many major artists, including Justin Bieber, which led to much national press coverage. his single “love is crazy” is a passionate love story about the lengths he is willing to go for his true love. it is the sonic embodiment of butterflies in your stomach. his latest single “drunk on myself” is a self-love anthem about finding peace within. anees is making major waves and will become a household name before long. anees has featured on 25+ spotify editorial playlists including “fresh finds”, “fresh finds: pop”, “study break”, and “varsity bars”. to date, his music has surpassed 6.5 million streams between spotify and apple music. anees is a verified content creator on instagram and tiktok, where he has over 515 thousand followers combined. he just dropped his upcoming single “what lovers do” on October 4 & his much-anticipated tiktok hit single “leave me” in late October. Not to mention we bonded over the fact that he's a bills fan. Connect with anees here: New Single What Lovers Do [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIOI1yxymFY] Twitter [https://twitter.com/aneestherapper] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/aneestherapper/] Tik Tok

#31 Aryia

Welcome back! Season 2 is officially underway. Today on the show I'm joined by my friend Aryia. Aryia is an independent recording artist who has started to make a name for himself in the punk / alternative rock scene. Before going full force with music, Aryia was making his living full time as a youtube content creator where he successfully gathered millions of subscribers to his channel.  Today on the episode we take a deep dive into his initial love for music, what made him start to pursue music full time, his mental and health, and much more. I can't thank him enough for coming on the show and being vulnerable.  Follow Aryia on social media  Instagram : @badboywolfy [https://www.instagram.com/badboywolfy/] Twitter: @badboywolfy [https://twitter.com/badboywolfy] Check out his music & more  https://linktr.ee/badboywolfy [https://linktr.ee/badboywolfy]

#30 Party Shirt

It's the Season 1 Finale of the show and we're ending season 1 with a bang! Fact or Cap, Snack or Yack? 18,000,000 followers later on Tik Tok and Party Shirt is one of the trendiest duos online.  On the episode, we talk about LA life and life during the pandy. The story behind the Party Shirt brand. The moment Tik Tok started to take off. How life has changed for them. Why they purchased the tour bus. ETC.  Before topping the TikTok pop chart, PARTY SHIRT was born when Di Petta (“X”) and Iavarone (“Ivy”) met in a USC dorm room in the summer of 2016. The two music producers immediately knew they wanted to work together after bonding over a mutual appreciation for music, acting, and fashion. They set out to build a multidimensional brand that could encompass all of their shared passions, and PARTY SHIRT was the result. With their versatile and polymathic approach, X and Ivy embody the DIY ethos of the 21st-century artist: they produce SNL-inspired skits that get hundreds of thousands of views; they model for established apparel brands including Von Dutch; - Paddy Fallon Follow Party Shirt  Tik Tok : @partyshirt [https://www.tiktok.com/@partyshirt?lang=en] YouTube :  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoyWfQ0NHZwS4izIX7nNVg] Instagram : @partyshirt  [https://www.instagram.com/partyshirt/]

#29 Joshua Zimmerman

Joshua Zimmerman is one of the most pleasant souls you'll come across. He's the founder of The Life Itself which specializes in Herbal Creations for Optimal Health. in his free time, Josh also practices Satya Yoga. On episode 29, we really get into it. Talking about emotion, yoga/ meditating, The Life Itself, Chaga Mushrooms, and much more! Connect and follow Joshua's journey  Instagram: @joshualovesbeingalive [https://www.instagram.com/joshualovesbeingalive/] @thisislifeitself [https://www.instagram.com/thisislifeitself/] https://www.thisislifeitself.com [https://www.thisislifeitself.com]