Recorded right in Midtown NYC, today’s guest on the show is Rasheed Flake. In this episode we talk about South Jamaica Queens, drumming in the church, the importance of reading music, Reverend Flake, reality checks and how love goes a long way.
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Show Notes
- Recorded at Grind in Midtown, NY
- Ohio State Senate
- Morehouse College
- Queens, NY
- Wilberforce University
- Atlanta, Georgia
- New York – Atlanta Migration
- Fast life to a slower pace
- Inspiration from Animal of the Muppets
- Practice – you have to start from somewhere.
- The importance of reading music.
- Understanding the full spectrum of your craft
- Omar Hakim
- Dave Weckl
- Vinnie Colaiuta Rolling Stone Article
- Guy (Group)
- Chris Brown (Performer)
- Growing up in the church
- Reverend Flake– Dr. Floyd H. Flake
- Practice what you preach
- New York mentality
- Roy Wilkins Recreation Center
- The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York
- Howard Beach, Queens
- Boston University
- Lincoln University
- Ms. Mona– Amon’s Mother
- Good Comedy
- Mr. Commodore (IG Star)
- David Khari Webber Chappelle (Comedian)
- John Mayer (Singer, Songwriter)
- In Living Color (Sketch Comedy Television show)
- Fabulous (Rapper)
- Bite, Breath, I’m So Into You (tracks mentioned)
- Hip Hop
- Apache Cafe (Atlanta)
- Village Underground
- Mist in Harlem
- New York History (Gary Dennis Episode 73, New York Said Podcast)
- Rumble Kings of Bronx
- International way of life
- How Long does it take to classified as a New Yorker?
- Sensitive times
- Bullying
- Social media
- Gratitude
- Dealing with stereotypes
- Be yourself
- Kindness
- Love goes a long way
- Penn station rush hour is dangerous
- The big bag of ignorance
- Reality checks
- Be safe
- Release grudges
- Always show love
- Positive vibes
- Positive energy
New York Drummers
IG Stars from Queens
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This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.
