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01/22/2015 - For the first time ever we Live Stream via Youtube as we sit down with California based artist Ro Rockwell. We speak to him about his everyday life, His crew United Nationz Sound, and more.

01/15/15 - In this episode Cram introduces us to Poet and Soldier London B (http://instagram.com/londonbrigette/). We went talk in-depth about what inspires her to do poetry, her change from college to the Army Reserve, what she's doing in the studio, and more. Make sure to follow London on Instagram (http://instagram.com/londonbrigette/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/london.d.gray/).

01/08/2015 - We come back for 2015 with the crew sitting down with TravQue (https://twitter.com/TravQue)the up and coming Brooklyn born star. We speak to him about his start as a photographer, his "Tribal calls" on vine that are making their way around the internet, why he wants to conquer all platforms of entertainment, and more.

It's our anniversary! A whole year has passed since we started this website. Looking back, we spoke to some amazing people on this podcast. While being in the spirit of Top 10 lists we go through all our podcasts and rank them from one to ten. Check out the list below and if you haven't already make sure you subscribe to us on Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/theformalities)& iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-formalities/id801037742?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)to get more episodes in the new year. A BIG THANK YOU to all our guests, to all the listeners, and to everyone who submitted their work to us this year. Catch you all in 2015. 1. DJ Swivel (http://theformalities.com/ep-44-dj-swivel-live-sae-institute-nyc/) 2. Chris Gehringer (http://theformalities.com/ep-36-chris-gehringer/) 3. Duzzo Dave (http://theformalities.com/ep-29-duzzo-dave-friends/) 4. Bassy Bob (http://theformalities.com/ep-21-bassy-bob/) 5. DJ TJ the King (http://theformalities.com/ep-37-dj-tj-the-king/) 6. Mel D Cole (http://theformalities.com/ep-24-mel-d-cole-live/) 7. Tania On The Scene (http://theformalities.com/ep-20-tania-on-the-scene/) 8. Optimistic Rebirth (http://theformalities.com/ep-17-optimistic-rebirth/) 9. The Red Carpet Hero (http://theformalities.com/episode-13-the-red-carpet-hero/) 10. Kathy Red (http://theformalities.com/ep-38-kathy-red/) Honorable Mentions DJ Tim Dolla (http://theformalities.com/ep-30-dj-tim-dolla/) Big Dipper (http://theformalities.com/episode-14-big-dipper/)

12/18/2014 - We give you a gift this holiday with our Top 10 List deliberation podcast. We argued. We voted. We made cuts, and after it all . We came up with the Top 10 Albums and Top 5 Mixtapes of 2014. Check Out the podcast to hear how it all went down. TOP 10 ALBUMS 1. J. Cole – 2014 Forest Hills Drive (http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh615/Klimpse/2014ForestHillsDrive_zpsb9b6dd03.jpg) 2. Skrillex – Recess (http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh615/Klimpse/20140314115000RecessSkrillex_zpsb61f6031.jpg) 3. YG – My Krazy Life (http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh615/Klimpse/YG_MYKRAZYLIFE_zps283c5237.jpg) 4. Rick Ross – Mastermind (http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh615/Klimpse/Rick_Ross_Mastermind_deluxe_zps86f9d2c2.jpg) 5. Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Pinata (http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh615/Klimpse/gibbsmadlib-pinatafn_zpsfb747959.jpg) 6. Pharrell – Girl (http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh615/Klimpse/phpjzmVFEAM_zps4e3f5be4.jpg) 7. Chris Brown - X (http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh615/Klimpse/Chris_Brown_X_zpsf91f4129.jpg) 8. Logic – Under Pressure (http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh615/Klimpse/SamSpratt_Logic_DXfront_Final_SQUARE_zps0308bd51.jpg) 9. Nicki Minaj - The Pinkprint (http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh615/Klimpse/10747878_1497462767198118_1610132240_nfff_zpsf5a7296b.jpg) 10. Schoolboy Q - Oxymoron (http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh615/Klimpse/Schoolboy-q-oxymoron-deluxecover_zps73889b9a.jpg) Chris Albums * J. Cole – 2014 Forest Hills Drive * Deadmau5 - While(1

It's that time of the year again! The gang comes together to tally up all the Albums, Mixtapes, and EPs we feel should be part of our end of the year top 10 lists. This year we want to hear from you and know what you guys think is the best Album and Mixtape/EP of this year. Vote Bellow and leave a comment letting us know why. Check in Next Monday for our list and debate podcast.   #qp_main193183 .qp_btna:hover input {background:rgb(150,150,150)!important}Top 10 Album Nominations PollAb-Soul - These Days…August Alsina - TestimonyBanks - GoddessBig K.R.I.T. - CadillacticaChris Brown - XCommon - Nobody’s SmilingDeadmau5 - While (1

11/19/2014 - Klimpse sits down with the legendary jazz recording artist known for his unique approach to playing the vibraphone. Jason tells us stories about his time on the road with Lionel Hampton, recording tracks in the Bad Boy era for Diddy, performing at Mariah Carey’s Camp and more. Make sure you stay tuned till the end for a special performance by “Malletman” himself live on the podcast.   This episode was recorded live at The Cosmopolitan (http://www.grandchalet.com/) in Wayne, NJ.   Photos by Keith Major and Cheri Rogowsky

11/06/2014 - The guys real name is not even "Juan Bago (http://twitter.com/JuanBago)" but his alias has made this Washington Heights writer, producer, and actor very notable. After a long week the guys chop it up about his web series Ask Bago, scouting World Star Hip-Hop Honeys in DR, success with "Pan Con Queso", and a whole lot more.

10/30/2014 - Through the luck of the universe we got a chance to have an in-depth conversation with Engineer/Producer DJ Swivel. By a 2 second buzzer beater spin move fade away shot with the left hand SAE Institute in New York (http://usa.sae.edu/campuses/newyork/) blessed us with a class room and some students to share this wonderful experience. Swivel gave us more then a gem we got a treasure chest full of stories and insight into his recording history. From Kanye West falling asleep while making a hit, to 36 hour studio sessions with Beyoncé and more. SAE-NY Recap Video

10/23/2014 - On this episode we talk with a DJ that knows first hand about partying in Vegas. JackEL (http://soundcloud.com/jackalofficial) spoke to us about the origins of his name, his upcoming collaborations, why rappers are being signed to his label, and so much more.

10/16/2014 - This week we talk to the OG blogger that started it all for hip-hop online. He explains the beginnings of KevinNottingham.com, what it's like to run a Record Label, the movie DEMOS, and more.

10/09/2014 - We spoke with D. Chamberz (https://twitter.com/dchamberz_sch) about his past life and upcoming album Warrior Mentality 2. We talked about his affiliation with Smack DVD and the battle rap community, his time working with DJ Clark Kent, and more.

10/02/2014- We go through a lot of music and submissions this week as we sit down with producer and rapper J. indigo (http://soundcloud.com/jindigo95). We played some stuff off his past works T.M.D and Snaildit!, listened to a couple exclusive tracks from his upcoming project, and more.

9/25/14 - We sat down with all around artist and featured soul songstress Sanura. She talked with us about her beginnings from living in VA to moving to NY, how she got the chance to model with Slaughterhouse in Urban Ink Magazine, her album getting fully funded through Kickstarter, and more.

09/18/14 - From horrible music videos to trips to not so fun Dubai we talk with the red queen of Jersey Kathy Red (http://agram.com/kathyred__). We speak to her about celebrities in the strip club, her experience modeling for different magazines, getting death threats on Instagram, and more.

09/11/14 - Detroit native DJ TJ the King drops knowledge on his life with The Five-Percent Nation, what it's like to work with Mr. Porter, and how he became the official DJ for Jay Electronica. We also get some inside info on Jay's Act II album, and more. Check out all things TJ on his website (http://kingmustafa.com).

09/04/2014 - We speak with the legendary mastering engineer responsible for enhancing every other record you've probably heard since the 80s. We get into his history, stories about working with Jay-Z, Drake, Wu Tang, and other artists, the loudness war VS EDM culture, and a whole lot more. (http://theformalities.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_13401.jpg) (http://theformalities.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_1333.jpg)

08/28/2014 - The gang comes back with our stories of the week, questions to what Young Thug might be saying, and our bounced around thoughts on recent news topics. We speak to the beautiful Janel Marisse about her upcoming EP, what it was like to shoot a commercial with Russell Simmons, New York VS The Bay accents, and more. Check out all things Janel on her website (http://janelmarisse.com/).

08/15/2014 - Pete Monsanto (https://twitter.com/flylifeimages) comes through again (http://theformalities.com/ep-26-pete-monsanto/) to chop it up with us as we argue about the situation in Ferguson. LenAyeee (http://Twitter.com/Lenayeee) is back! We speak to him about his long drive from CT to Mexico, We also talk about all the artist who are now home from jail, and more. R.I.P Michael Brown

08/07/2014 - We took a trip to queens and sat down with amazing DJ and newly made father DJ G-Money (https://twitter.com/djgmoney). We speak to G about his popular hit records from the past, his song for song battle with Mister Cee, what's wrong with the radio today, and more.