Lyric Jones shares stories of creating her latest release Closer Than They Appear, creating and curating live events to celebrate hip-hop music via B.A.R.S. Only Live,

Things have changed now as artists can truly be 100% independent in recording, mixing, promoting and selling their music. But is that enough?

We were able to tell our stories of starting in this genre, what drives us, how we put together our shows and thoughts on why and how you can get started on doing a podcast of your own.

We spoke with members of the Portland hip-hop community including Vursatyl, Rasheed Jamal, Mic Capes, DJ O.G. One & Karma Rivera about build networks, growing careers and more.

Established artists O.G.ONE , Vursatyl, and Cool Nutz will give insight into how their careers unfolded and are being maintained alongside newcomers Karma Rivera, Mic Capes Music, and Rasheed Jamal, who can speak to forging a path in the internet era.

It was a great opportunity to share my history, my love for music, the gift of being able to support the Portland hip-hop scene and a generally good conversation. Hit the link HERE to peep the episode or you can subscribe via iTunes. 

We also hear from the new movement documenting and advocating for local musicians, MusicPortland, represented by Meara McLaughlin, Chris Young (Vortex), and Andre Middleton (Friends of Noise). They're joined by City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly and DJ Klyph.