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NOT 97 is a home for discovering new music from talented, under-the-radar artists around the world. This is not a podcast. This is not a radio show. This is NOT 97.
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Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and in support of our community, we pushed the season six finale back until today. Before you listen to this episode we encourage you to research and donate to organizations dedicated to uplifting and empowering black communities and voices. We encourage you to sign petitions and contact your local elected officials to defund the police and hold racist police officers accountable for their actions. And if you can, safely, we encourage you to make your voice heard and join the protests.
That said, we think it's important to share this episode and offer a platform to the artists featured.
The season six finale features two industry veterans: Tori McCue, Columbia Record’s International Marketing Manager and Derrick Aroh, the VP of A&R at RCA Records.
Tori introduces LA’s Boylife and his unique, honest brand of pop while Derrick spins a stank face-worthy record from Monsune.
We discuss Rochester’s own Mister Novela and London’s DC — two young rappers defining their own sounds outside of the city’s they’re from. Plus we dive into Liv.e with a special stand out from her latest daring, genre-fluid EP.
Art: Chad Balkum
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Sunday May 17, 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020
On our latest edition of Not 97 quarantine edition — recorded live on Twitch — we're joined by Andrew Barber, the founder and owner of Chicago’s wildly influential music blog Fake Shore Drive, as well as a manager, producer, curator, and more.
Andrew did what he does best and shed light on two of Chicago’s most exciting up and comer — DAWEIRDO & Chris Crack.
We explore new sounds from across the world with artists like Meer, pushing the limits of hip hop — as well as a Puerto Rico’s Buscabulla and their new record “Vamono.”
Amaria is poised for greatness on her latest release “Twilight," and London’s LYAM embodies what it means to be a 'sound designer' on “AWAI."
Art: Drew Englander
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Sunday May 03, 2020
Sunday May 03, 2020
We're back with another edition of Not 97's Quarantine Sessions, recorded live on our Twitch account. Today's episode features Sidney Madden, an influential editor and producer at NPR Music.
Sidney introduces a powerful unreleased track from Kayla Steen. We dive into the sounds of two budding African music scenes with a dance-ready delivery from Ghana’s Odartei and an infectious single from Nigerian artist Merry Lynn.
Tasha delivers a heart wrenching ode to black womanhood on “Lullaby”, In Kind builds his own world on “One Way”, and Uno Hype inspires with “Elevate.”
Amongst much more.
Art: Justin Jenkins
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Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Settling into our new normal, we're back with another episode recorded live on Twitch featuring Kei Henderson, a prolific figure in Atlanta’s music scene, a Grammy award winning manager for her work with 21 savage, and the president of Since The 80s.
Kei introduces Dead Cassettes and their explosive genre bending-sound on the unreleased song "RNA in our DNA," as well as 16-year old Atlanta artist Metro Marrs.
We spin a laid back delivery from Mileena, and a powerful track from Azekel. Tavi Montelle flaunts versatility on "My Koolaid," and North Carolina’s Judah spits from the heart on "Sonshine."
Amongst much more.
Art: Clara Kirkpatrick
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Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Today’s episode is unlike any we’ve ever released. As the world battles the Coronavirus, we weren’t able to record as normal this week. Instead we recorded this episode live on Twitch and were joined by Melanie McClain, Secretely Group’s Publishing A&R.
Forgive the shoddy audio, shaky connection, and any other hiccups you may hear — the music goes on.
Melanie introduced Serena Isioma, a captivating young talent from her hometown of Chicago, as well as a dynamic, dance ready delivery from Ugandan artist Mwami.
We dip to London’s with Chloe Bodur’s “Lovely Lonely” and “Home” by Knucks. As well as introduce the rich, raw soul of Angelo Leroi.
Art: Bianca Rivera
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Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
This week on Not 97 we're joined by prolific New York DJ KittySayWord.
Kitty introduces a contagious new track from the UK’s own Cadenza featuring Kasien, as well as a beautiful offering from the Venezuela-born singer-songwriter Maye.
We discuss rich, dynamic deliveries from Chicago’s Mother Nature and Harlem’s Foushee, Jeremy Sullivan gets added to the ever-growing cleaning playlist, we introduce James Bambu’s breathtaking voice, and the synthetic soul of Chiiild, amongst much more.
Art: Amandla Baraka
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Sunday Mar 01, 2020
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
Kiesh Herman joins us at the Noah store today. With years of experience working in the advertising world and music industry, Kiesh is currently the head of social media and digital marketing at Glassnote records.
Kiesh introduces Queen’s own Prince SAMO and his new sound on "Windy," as well as the Bay Area-born Nappy Nina.
Toronto’s Rodney boasts an ode to summer, Pip Millett falls in love on "Contact," and K Roosevelt learns patience on "Slow."
We get lost in a dream with London’s Ezria & dive deep into the dystopian pop of Jasper Lotti.
Art: Sol Galeano
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Sunday Feb 16, 2020
Sunday Feb 16, 2020
On today's episode we're joined by our friend Sharell Jeffrey. Sharell is an influential social media manager, digital and music marketing professional, as well as an artist manager.
Sharell introduces her longtime friend An Capone, as well as a track from Kay Wht remixed by the producer Larce Blake.
We dive into London’s illustrious jazz scene with Bryony Jarmon-Pinto, we spin a recent stand out from Seattle production duo Nile Waters, and a playful groove by the Bay Area’s Garren Sean.
We hit Philly with the prolific lyricist Lojii and uncover Charlotte’s next best artist Cheeno Ghee, amongst more.
01 "Sweet Sweet" by Bryony Jarman-Pinto
02 "Risk of Me" by An Capone
03 "Walk on Water" by Nile Waters
04 "Finer Things" by Garren Sean
05 "longwayhome" by lojii
06 "11:30 Interlude (Larce Blake Remix)" by KAYWHT
07 "TEARS" by Cheeno Ghee
08 "On The Outside" by Ethan Gruska
09 "Not My Friend" by ItS Jewell
Art: Sabla Stays
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Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Today's episode features The Carlyle—a man of many talents from manager, to A&R, to director, and more.
Carlyle introduces two New York up & comers — Nesta, and his bright & bouncy Benjis, as well as Zero McKenzi’s lively, jazz-infused Artwork.
We talk off-kilter pop with Weslee, the weighted soul sounds of Brandon Banks & Giveon, a devastating delivery from DWY, & and explosive track from UK rapper Pa Salieu, amongst much more.
01 "it's okay to be alone" by Jaso
02 "Benjis" by Nesta
03 "Pico" by Brandon Banks
04 "Like I Want You" by Giveon
05 "Peaches" by WESLEE
06 "Artwork" by Zero McKenzi
07 "Frontline" by Pa Salieu
08 "Everytime I See You Again" by DWY
09 "friENDS" by 80purppp
Art: Hearing Visuals
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Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Season Six kicks off with New Jersey-born, LA-based singer/songwriter Love Mansuy. It's been a long time coming with Love—ever since his single "Mine" was featured in Not 97 3.11. Love was also interviewed in the debut edition of Not A Zine, discussing his experiences as an artist and young father—a common theme in his music.
Love introduces the powerful and soulful sounds of Umi Copper as well has his friend and collaborator Sean Matsukawa.
We discuss Greensboro’s own 5-piece afropunk outfit Black Haüs, and toast our elders with Rayon Nelson’s ”Granny.”
Halle Alice pleads for patience, while Femdot reflects on lost love. And Love plays us out with a standout from his beautiful debut album “Of Age.”
01 "ELECTRON" by Black Haüs
02 "All" by Umi Copper
03 "Granny" by Rayon Nelson
04 "Routine" by Medhane
05 "Waiting" by Halle Alice ft. Ayel
06 "Palm" by Sean Matsukawa ft Kaiya Crawford
07 "Daywalker" by Najee Muhammad
08 "Happy Break Up Song" by Femdot
09 "Kids" by Love Mansuy
Art: Mike Brennan
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