Real Ones: A Project FILO Podcast

Entertaining Atlanta rapper Vayda recently stopped in Chicago while opening for Veeze on his "Ganger" tour. We caught up with her outside the venue to talk about her whirlwind 2023, that time when Doechii commented on one of her TikToks, the realest song she's ever made, paranoia and more. Click HERE to listen to Vayda's new album 'Forrest Gump' Keep Up with Real Ones Website | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube Keep Up with Vayda Instagram | Twitter | TikTok

We sat down with writer, A&R, photojournalist and activist Isiah Veney, aka Thought Poet. for an insightful conversation about the state of Chicago music, why he's stuck around in the city this long, learning to "positively take up space," his criteria for working with artists, and more.KEEP UP WITH THOUGHT POET:http://instagram.com/thoughtpoet77https://twitter.com/thought_poet77https://linktr.ee/ThoughtPoetsOpinionKEEP UP WITH REAL ONES:http://twitter.com/realonesshowhttp://instagram.com/realonesshowhttp://tiktok.com/@realonesshowHost/co-editor: Ben MoskowGuest host: Reina DanzyGuest: Thought PoetProducer/Videographer: Michael MagitmanAudio mixed by Michael "Farley" McFarlandEditor: Aidan SiavelisSpecial thanks to Second Street StudiosSupport the show

Ten days before she took off for sunny Los Angeles, we sat down with singer-songwriter Ebony Loren about her favorite memories of living in Chicago, being a voice major during online school, languages she wants to learn and more. KEEP UP WITH EBONY LOREN:https://twitter.com/ebonylorenmusichttp://instagram.com/ebonylorenhttp://tiktok.com/@ebonylorenmusicKEEP UP WITH REAL ONES:http://twitter.com/realonesshowhttp://instagram.com/realonesshowhttp://tiktok.com/@realonesshowHost/Editor: Ben MoskowGuest: Ebony LorenProducer/Videographer: Michael MagitmanSpecial thanks to Roc Star StudiosSupport the show

Right before the release of his EP 'Hasta La Dorada' we caught up with LA-based, Chicago-raised Latin indie artist Danny Schiller to chat about how the project came together, his past as a soccer player, who he would most want to tour with, his philosophy when it comes to making music and much more.KEEP UP WITH DANNY:TWITTER | INSTA | TIKTOKKEEP UP WITH REAL ONES:TWITTER | INSTA | TIKTOKHost: Ben MoskowGuest: Danny SchillerProducer: Michael MagitmanAudio editor: Michael "Farley" McFarlandVideo editor: Faye Siavelis Special thanks to Second Street StudiosSupport the show

Rising pop-punk musician SAIAH joins Ben on Season 2, Episode 10 of Real Ones, recorded right before the release of their single "radio.fm." Topics include how they were first drawn to punk rock music, recording "Cheater" with Tom The Mail Man, touring with RIZ LA VIE & Guardin, getting booked for their first festival opening for Beach Fossils, preparing to move to Los Angeles and much more.Support SAIAHINSTAGRAM: | TWITTER: Support Real OnesLINKTREE |  INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | TIKTOKSupport the show

This convo with Juwan Elcock of BLK ODYSSY happened back in January. He's since opened for Cordae on a US tour,  dropped the deluxe version of debut album BLK VINTAGE featuring Baby Rose, Mereba & Benny the Butcher, and announced his first-ever headlining tour. Things are going up. Keep up with the latest BLK ODYSSY news here /the BLK REVOLUTION TOUR COMES TO CHICAGO AUGUST 27 at SLEEPING VILLAGE. TIX here /AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE FIRST EVER REAL ONES CURATED SHOW AUGUST 20. LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM Your Stepdad, Gayun Cannon, the Stranded Civilians, Morgan Gold and A.N.I. TIX here / Check out our Linktree to stay updated on all things Real Ones!Support the show

We get the chance to sit down with Your Stepdad about his strong month of April, how he's built buzz on TikTok, why every huge underground rapper is so young, and much more.Keep up with Stepdad:Instagram @deflynotdoowopTikTok @yoursteppopsNEW PLAYLIST additions (courtesy of CXR's Collin Donovan):Kendrick Lamar - Mother I SoberDende - Round Trip to AtlantaNoah - RevelationsKehlani - Little StoryMack Keane, ESTA - Never EnoughSUPPORT: Obviously, the U.S. has a horrendous problem with gun violence and gun culture. And politicians on both sides of the aisle don't seem interested in doing anything about it. I've attached a Twitter thread here with GoFundMe information for as many of the victims of the Uvalde school shooting as I could find. I'm devastated that this has become accepted as normal in the US. We need structural change immediately..To check out the Good Work we highlight each episode, check out this document:Creative consulting by Brandon Washington. Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Logos & cover art: MC Blue Matter. Sponsored by Project FILOSupport the show

Ben sits with Chicago's Nina Tech to talk about their latest single/video combo "Love Show," influences from the 80s, favorite places in Chicago, the foundations of drill and more!Keep up with Nina:Instagram @ninatechxxTwitter & TikTok @ninawthetechNEW PLAYLIST additions:Sports Boyfriend - Crying in Julygrouptherapy. - Pink PapersGroupthink - Guilty PleasurePink Siifu, Valee - Griptape'!!BoofPaxkMooky, GRIMM Doza, - You & MeSUPPORT: Chicago Show Cal is helping you make your Chicago concert plans EVERY WEEK and DAWA Heals is providing a financial safety net to low-income BIPOC Austin, TX residents.  Donate and follow today! All details are visible in our SEASON 2 GOOD WORK documentCreative consulting by Brandon Washington. Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Logos & cover art: MC Blue Matter. Sponsored by Project FILOSupport the show

In an interview conducted last December, Ben chats with Chicago-area musician Worry Club about why he prefers working on music alone. how a ridiculous TikTok idea almost turned into a record deal and more. Since our convo, the Club has collaborated with lead singer Chase Walsh's favorite band The Maine,  went to SXSW as an official artist and played a show in Norman, Oklahoma of all places. Follow Worry Club: IG, Twitter, TikTok @worryclubNEW PLAYLIST additions:Pass the Water - Raé LunaLonestar - Monet NgoGUCCI SLIDE - Turich Benjyblue lung - Justend, Joe AsteKick Back - Lo ArtizSUPPORT: Make sure to catch Birria Ta-Ta-Tacos ' popup at Sleeping Village on Thursday, March 24. Also, Schuba's  is throwing free shows with their "100% Off Series." See Cece Maravilla, Ebony Loren, and more for free on April 4.All details are visible in our SEASON 2 GOOD WORK document.Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Logos & cover art: MC Blue Matter. Mixed by Dagz. Sponsored by Project FILOSupport the show

SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTSBen is joined by guest interviewer Brandon Washington to speak with prolific Chicago MC and creative femdot. about his biggest accomplishment, his first experiences rapping over 20 years ago, his love for J Dilla and more.Follow femdot: IG & Twitter @femdotdotcomKeep up with Delacreme Scholars: Twitter @DelaScholars, IG: @delacremescholarsNEW PLAYLIST additionsOmni ! - WILLIEChe Noir, 7xvethegenius, Armani Caesar - Ladies BrunchCashus King - SKUNK!TheLoveofPpl - Rat RacePorsh Bet$ - PassengerSUPPORT: The LA Mission is working to end homelessness in the greater Los Angeles area. Brave Space Alliance is a Black, Trans-led LGBTQ+ organization located on Chicago's South Side committed to uplifting Black queer youth. All details are visible in our SEASON 2 GOOD WORK document.Theme music by Evan Dawkins. Logos & cover art: MC Blue Matter. Mixed by Dagz. Sponsored by Project FILOSupport the show