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JaColby Corpening is arguably the most talented unsigned artist in NC. He stopped by the show to talk about his new management decision and to give us a sneak peak of his new single 2X ft. Boosie BadAss. Jacolby has decided to hire Dame Blackwell as his new manager. Dame is known locally for being a savvy investor and someone who seems to make all the right decisions. JCorpening tells us what it was like to book a boosie feature, pull up to his house, have a  creative session, and then shoot the video. Jacolby also has a few more songs with noticeable features he's looking to drop. He contends that he's using these features to prove that he can spit with the best of them... instead of trying to ride someones wave or take their fans. The new single 2x is set to drop sometime in the next couple of weeks.  Tap In - Tune In to Academy On Air Every Sunday @ 7pm - Follow Academybeats Musicgroup on FaceBook IG: @_xieven @bigbabyboone84 @geniusondabeat @anest_creative @_hecofagroove SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Academy Music Group On ITunes and Spotify: “Academy On Air” #podcast #radio #blackradio #blackpodcast #afroradio #afropodcast #popculture #theacademy #academyonair #producerpodcast #artistpodcast #ncpodcast #ncradio #statesville #charlotte #winstonsalem #greensboro #raleigh #durham #popculturepodcast #relationshippodcast #blackproblems #middleageproblems #politics #politicking --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

What will it take for us to cherish our communities and take pride in the areas that have been designated "ours". The team discusses the city's stagnation and lack of progress in areas that we call the hood. Boone believe it starts with us first cherishing our communities and redeveloping them. XI believes is due to a lack of healthy competition. AOA Tap In - Tune In to Academy On Air Every Sunday @ 7pm - Follow Academybeats Musicgroup on FaceBook IG: @_xieven @bigbabyboone84 @geniusondabeat @anest_creative @_hecofagroove SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Academy Music Group On ITunes and Spotify: “Academy On Air” #podcast #radio #blackradio #blackpodcast #afroradio #afropodcast #popculture #theacademy #academyonair #producerpodcast #artistpodcast #ncpodcast #ncradio #statesville #charlotte #winstonsalem #greensboro #raleigh #durham #popculturepodcast #relationshippodcast #blackproblems #middleageproblems #politics #politicking --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

Whats The Average Persons Body Count? Is There A Universal Hoe Number? Find out this week in Academy On Air! Per usual BigBaby and XI go at it with differing opinions about what makes a hoe a hoe... Anest is there to facilitate the conversation. Hec chimes in as well.  Contact us for more information on sponsorships, endorsements, interviews, and other ways to be featured on AOA.  AOA Tap In - Tune In to Academy On Air Every Sunday @ 7pm - Download the StatesVegas App from Google Play & Apple Store To Listen Live in the Background - Follow Academybeats Musicgroup on FaceBook IG: @_xieven @bigbabyboone84 @geniusondabeat @anest_creative @_hecofagroove SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Academy Music Group On ITunes and Spotify: “Academy On Air” #podcast #radio #blackradio #blackpodcast #afroradio #afropodcast #popculture #theacademy #academyonair #producerpodcast #artistpodcast #ncpodcast #ncradio #statesville #charlotte #winstonsalem #greensboro #raleigh #durham #popculturepodcast #relationshippodcast #blackproblems #middleageproblems #politics #politicking WDRB: #charlotte #charlottenc #communitygiveback #digitalbroadcast #drbizness #freeadvertising #giveback #hiphop #hiphopstation #iheart #iheartmedia #media #music #oldschool #radio #radiobroadcast #tunein #tuneinradio #tuneinradioapp #wdrb #wdrbmedia #voiceofthecommunity --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

As the city mourns the passing of a 20 year old mother due to gun violence, The Academy decided to use their platform to help raise money, build awareness, and start the healing process. "Where do we go from here?" is the question posed by BigBabyBoone as it seems tragedies like these happen too often in our community, and we often behave the same during the aftermath (a short period of mourning and then back to usual destructive behavior). How many young people have to die before the young people realize young people die too?  AOA Tap In - Tune In to Academy On Air Every Sunday @ 7pm - Download the StatesVegas App from Google Play & Apple Store To Listen Live in the Background - Follow Academybeats Musicgroup on FaceBook IG: @_xieven @bigbabyboone84 @geniusondabeat @anest_creative @_hecofagroove SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Academy Music Group On ITunes and Spotify: “Academy On Air” #podcast #radio #blackradio #blackpodcast #afroradio #afropodcast #popculture #theacademy #academyonair #producerpodcast #artistpodcast #ncpodcast #ncradio #statesville #charlotte #winstonsalem #greensboro #raleigh #durham #popculturepodcast #relationshippodcast #blackproblems #middleageproblems #politics #politicking --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

WE'RE TAKING DONATIONS TO HELP FUND THE GRAND OPENING OF OUR RECORDING STUDIO We've partnered with WDRB Media and iheart Radio to gain a broader reach and get more listeners. Contact Us for more information on Advertisements, Endorsements, and Sponsorships. AOA Tap In - Tune In to Academy On Air Every Sunday @ 7pm - Download the StatesVegas App from Google Play & Apple Store To Listen Live in the Background - Follow Academybeats Musicgroup on FaceBook IG: @_xieven @bigbabyboone84 @geniusondabeat @anest_creative @_hecofagroove SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Academy Music Group On ITunes and Spotify: “Academy On Air” #podcast #radio #blackradio #blackpodcast #afroradio #afropodcast #popculture #theacademy #academyonair #producerpodcast #artistpodcast #ncpodcast #ncradio #statesville #charlotte #winstonsalem #greensboro #raleigh #durham #popculturepodcast #relationshippodcast #blackproblems #middleageproblems #politics #politicking --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

Aaron Maddox and Tony Eccles join the team to offer some game on the foreign exchange and forex market. Listeners will learn how to get involved, how to become educated, and how to start trading! We also discuss how fear holds us back from taking risks which ultimately keeps us stagnant in the same place. Fear of losing what very little we have prevents us from getting more. Be Brave! AOA Tap In - Tune In to Academy On Air Every Sunday @ 7pm - Download the StatesVegas App from Google Play & Apple Store To Listen Live in the Background - Follow Academybeats Musicgroup on FaceBook IG: @_xieven @bigbabyboone84 @geniusondabeat @anest_creative @_hecofagroove SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Academy Music Group On ITunes and Spotify: “Academy On Air” #podcast #radio #blackradio #blackpodcast #afroradio #afropodcast #popculture #theacademy #academyonair #producerpodcast #artistpodcast #ncpodcast #ncradio #statesvegas #statesvegasradio #statesville #charlotte #winstonsalem #greensboro #raleigh #durham #popculturepodcast #relationshippodcast #blackproblems #middleageproblems #politics #politicking --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

NINYA BROOKS second time on the show. This time the convo gets spiritual. As human being... as often as we gather... we should build each other up spiritually and emotionally. Optimism and self-esteem are the core of every religion. Without optimism you can't see the blessings before your, and without self-esteem you can't utilize your God given creative power! TAP IN!!! AOA Tap In - Tune In to Academy On Air Every Sunday @ 7pm - Download the StatesVegas App from Google Play & Apple Store To Listen Live in the Background - Follow Academybeats Musicgroup on FaceBook IG: @_xieven @bigbabyboone84 @geniusondabeat @anest_creative @_hecofagroove SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Academy Music Group On ITunes and Spotify: “Academy On Air” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

Local Bails Bondmsman Josue Maysonet admits that black people and repeat offenders keep him in business, and argues that punishments should be harsher to prevent repeat offenders. The rest of the team give their opinions on what they believe will save the black man from the judicial system. And have a brief discussion about what black women could learn from white women. AOA Tap In - Tune In to Academy On Air Every Sunday @ 7pm - Download the StatesVegas App from Google Play & Apple Store To Listen Live in the Background - Follow Academybeats Musicgroup on FaceBook IG: @_xieven @bigbabyboone84 @geniusondabeat @anest_creative @_hecofagroove SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Academy Music Group On ITunes and Spotify: “Academy On Air” #podcast #radio #blackradio #blackpodcast #afroradio #afropodcast #popculture #theacademy #academyonair #producerpodcast #artistpodcast #ncpodcast #ncradio #statesvegas #statesvegasradio #statesville #charlotte #winstonsalem #greensboro #raleigh #durham #popculturepodcast #relationshippodcast #blackproblems #middleageproblems #politics #politicking --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

This week the team meets up with local artists Jay Major and discusses what it really takes to be a real man, and why a lot of male artist need to swallow their pride as men and come together for the community - AOA Tap In - Tune In to Academy On Air Every Sunday @ 7pm - Download the StatesVegas App from Google Play & Apple Store To Listen Live in the Background - Follow Academybeats Musicgroup on FaceBook IG: @_xieven @bigbabyboone84 @geniusondabeat @anest_creative @_hecofagroove SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Academy Music Group On ITunes and Spotify: “Academy On Air” #podcast #radio #blackradio #blackpodcast #afroradio #afropodcast #popculture #theacademy #academyonair #producerpodcast #artistpodcast #ncpodcast #ncradio #statesvegas #statesvegasradio #statesville #charlotte #winstonsalem #greensboro #raleigh #durham #popculturepodcast #relationshippodcast #blackproblems #middleageproblems #politics #politicking --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

WayneHead BigDog talks about his transition and reentry back into society after serving time for a murder charge. He repurposed his reputation in the streets from a dope boy to a BigDog. Now he tells the story of the streets through rap music and affords the lil homies with opportunities that would’ve kept him out of prison. AOA Tap In - Tune In to Academy On Air Every Sunday @ 7pm - Download the StatesVegas App from Google Play & Apple Store To Listen Live in the Background - Follow Academybeats Musicgroup on FaceBook IG: @_xieven @bigbabyboone84 @geniusondabeat @anest_creative @_hecofagroove SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Academy Music Group On ITunes and Spotify: “Academy On Air” #podcast #radio #blackradio #blackpodcast #afroradio #afropodcast #popculture #theacademy #academyonair #producerpodcast #artistpodcast #ncpodcast #ncradio #statesvegas #statesvegasradio #statesville #charlotte #winstonsalem #greensboro #raleigh #durham #popculturepodcast #relationshippodcast #blackproblems #middleageproblems #politics #politicking --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

XI QUIT HIS JOB! WHATS NEXT FOR HIM? Find Out This Week on - AOA Tap In - Tune In to Academy On Air Every Sunday @ 7pm - Download the StatesVegas App from Google Play & Apple Store To Listen Live in the Background - Follow Academybeats Musicgroup on FaceBook IG: @_xieven @bigbabyboone84 @geniusondabeat @anest_creative @_hecofagroove SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Academy Music Group On ITunes and Spotify: “Academy On Air” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

Is it lack of leadership from the OGs or lack of ambition from the young is? Find out this week on - AOA Tap In - Tune In to Academy On Air Every Sunday @ 7pm - Download the StatesVegas App from Google Play & Apple Store To Listen Live in the Background - Follow Academybeats Musicgroup on FaceBook IG: @_xieven @bigbabyboone84 @geniusondabeat @anest_creative @_hecofagroove SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Academy Music Group On ITunes and Spotify: “Academy On Air” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

Did Boosie cross the line? Is regalia sacred if you can buy it in the mall? Bloods v. Kappas... who wins? Find out this week on AOA Tap In - Tune In to Academy On Air Every Sunday @ 7pm - Download the StatesVegas App from Google Play & Apple Store To Listen Live in the Background - Follow Academybeats Musicgroup on FaceBook IG: @_xieven @bigbabyboone84 @geniusondabeat @anest_creative @_hecofagroove SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Academy Music Group On ITunes and Spotify: “Academy On Air” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

NC Artisit Kyre Shaki and his producer Slumba Parte join the team to discuss relationships and male vulnerability. AOA Tap In - Tune In to Academy On Air Every Sunday @ 7pm - Download the StatesVegas App from Google Play & Apple Store To Listen Live in the Background - Follow Academybeats Musicgroup on FaceBook IG: @_xieven @bigbabyboone84 @geniusondabeat @anest_creative @_hecofagroove SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Academy Music Group On ITunes and Spotify: “Academy On Air” #podcast #radio #blackradio #blackpodcast #afroradio #afropodcast #popculture #theacademy #academyonair #producerpodcast #artistpodcast #ncpodcast #ncradio #statesvegas #statesvegasradio #statesville #charlotte #winstonsalem #greensboro #raleigh #durham #popculturepodcast #relationshippodcast #blackproblems #middleageproblems #politics #politicking --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

Big Homie shifts his focus from telling the story of streets to giving his younger understudies an opportunity to have their voices heard. AOA Tap In - Tune In to Academy On Air Every Sunday @ 7pm - Download the StatesVegas App from Google Play & Apple Store To Listen Live in the Background - Follow Academybeats Musicgroup on FaceBook IG: @_xieven @bigbabyboone84 @geniusondabeat @anest_creative @_hecofagroove SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Academy Music Group On ITunes and Spotify: “Academy On Air” #podcast #radio #blackradio #blackpodcast #afroradio #afropodcast #popculture #theacademy #academyonair #producerpodcast #artistpodcast #ncpodcast #ncradio #statesvegas #statesvegasradio #statesville #charlotte #winstonsalem #greensboro #raleigh #durham #popculturepodcast #relationshippodcast #blackproblems #middleageproblems #politics #politicking --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

Why are romantic relationships the most frustrating?!?! Is it because we expect the most from them?? XI needs a counselor lol. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

First Episode of 2020! Do you ever feel like you have to dumb yourself down to have a conversation? Refraining from speaking your truth in certain situations from fear of being misunderstand or called crazy can get frustrating. Academy discusses these situations and comes up with an answer on how to deal! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

Fat Dave has been co-signed by the hottest rapper out right now, DABABY. Stunna 4 Vegas and School Boy Q are also amongst the rappers who’ve spoke highly of Fat Dave’s talent and impact in music. Fat Dave is straight out of Statesville, NC. Listen to him reconnect with one of his earliest influences in music! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

The Academy discusses pop culture topics regarding Jay-Z meeting with the NFL. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support

Special Guest - Local DJ - CP The People’s Champ joins the Academy to discuss why we as a black community allow the messages in HipHop to be so negative when we know it dictates a lot of black culture as a whole. CP also talks about the power of having a significant other who believes in you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theacademymg/support