Groove Suite - Hip Hop & Hookah

Groovers! We sat down with DJ Guru and Eric Thomas and got the history of Trap Bingo Jax, DJ Guru's greatest moments, and Eric's passion for a tailored event. Enjoy! Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram, Twitter, and on Facebook. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Also, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and other podcast platforms. Shouts to Hip Hop and Hookah for being a supporter and co-signer of the podcast! Video: https://youtu.be/z6PORo6iZFA

Mr. Al Pete and Damien Lamar took some time to have a brother conversation about the past (and current) events that still shows that racism is a pandemic. Enjoy. Video: https://youtu.be/BFsmBK1UrIs

We have a cool episode for the Groovers! Mr. Al Pete has some dope politic'n with AMP about his new album 'Son of a Preacherman'. They also discuss ageism in Hip Hop, their high school band days, and much more! Listen to AMP new album on all social platforms! Music: AMP - Hate My Boss _____ ***AMP 'Son of a Preacherman' album credits that weren't mention in the show*** Producers: Marco Williams, MGeezy, BarNone, 4Klassic, Anyway Featured artists: Lefty Gunz, India Songbird, Louis Baby, Diallo Sekou Skits: Trevohn Copeland, Lakeitha Copeland-Webster, Gene Dot Com _____ Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram, Twitter, and on Facebook. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Also, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and other podcast platforms. Shouts to Hip Hop and Hookah for being a supporter and co-signer of the podcast!

It’s episode 5 of The Groove Suite Podcast! Mr. Al Pete has a refreshing conversation with musician Chris Williams. They share stories about their struggles with ‘music hustling’, their anticipation of The Last Dance show, and Chris reveals a shocking incident that involves Pete! Hit play to hear ‘The Death Row’ talk *laughs*! Follow Chris on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram, Twitter, and on Facebook. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Also, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and other podcast platforms. Shouts to Hip Hop and Hookah for being a supporter and co-signer of the podcast!

Mr. Al Pete has a (Zoom) sit down with Kool-Lade and Lord Northstar, the creators and hosts of The Rap Geezers Podcast. They share their reasons for starting the show, along with sharing campfire-style stories on some of the glories of Duval (County) Hip Hop. Note: all three are emcees, producers, and podcasters, and are in the 40 age group. Respect a geezer when you hear one! Enjoy! Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram, Twitter, and on Facebook. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Also, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and other podcast platforms.

We have a quarantine clean episode for you! Mr. Al Pete (finally) gets an interview with MJbaker! During an Instagram Live call, they speak on her new song ‘Not Worried About It’ and the triumphs of being an artist. Check out her new song during the episode, her blogs on the MPN website, and the rest of her catalog on https://mjbakermusic.com. Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram, Twitter, and on Facebook. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Also, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and other podcast platforms. Music: MJbaker - Feel Somethin’ MJbaker - Not Worried About It

We’re back with part 2 Groovers! We finish up with Rashon Medlock giving a run down of his album and what each song represents. Great content everyone! Make sure you’re following him and purchase his music at www.rashonmedlock.com! Recorded, produced, engineered by Mr. Al Pete at MPN Studios in Jacksonville, Florida. Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram, Twitter, and on Facebook. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Also, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and other podcast platforms. Music: Rashon Medlock - The Fray

Groovers! This interview was so great, that we have two parts! Mr. Al Pete sits down with musician Rashon Medlock and they share their thoughts about genre identity, love, and his new album 'HiMs Book 1'. Check out his album and his work at http://rashonmedlock.com. 

Recorded, produced, engineered by Mr. Al Pete at MPN Studios in Jacksonville, Florida.

Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram, Twitter, and on Facebook. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Also, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and other podcast platforms. Music: 
Rashon Medlock - More Than Music
Rashon Medlock - Find The Light

Groovers! We’re back with Season 3! We start off with a great interview with the musician and content creator, Wes Harris. Mr. Al Pete and Wes converse about the importance of creating the fitting content for artists, his favorite part of creating his music and he informs us on what’s next for him. Follow Wes Harris on Instagram (@imwesharris) and check out his music and content! Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram & Twitter & and on Facebook. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Music: A Tribe Called Quest - Footprints remix feat. Cee-Lo Green Emily King - Distance Wes Harris - Date Night Wes Harris - I’m Proud

We're back with a BONUS episode of The Groove Suite Podcast! We had the pleasure of hosting Zo! (of The Foreign Exchange) new album 'FourFront' listening event in Jacksonville, Florida. During the event, Mr. Al Pete had the opportunity of interviewing him. They spoke on the various people he worked with on the album and how his working partners are a grand family. Make sure you check out the links below for additional interviews, the pictures and the video version of the Zo! interview: The Taste Test interview with Damien Lamar and MJbaker: https://bit.ly/2Jw3hom Zo! FourFront Listening Event pictures: shorturl.at/blmot Zo! Interview (video): https://youtu.be/ELx5Nd4tGc8 Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram & Twitter: @thegroovesuite & and on Facebook at The Groove Suite Podcast. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com.

We're at the end of season 2 Groovers! We're ending it with an interview with Hip Hop legend Sadat X! Mr. Al Pete was honored to host a meet and greet with him and more honored to be able to record the Q&A session. Thanks to Chino and 3rd I Entertainment for the opportunity. See everyone in Season 3! Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram & Twitter: @thegroovesuite & and on Facebook at The Groove Suite Podcast. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Playlist below: Brand Nubian - Slow Down Sadat X - Five Boroughs Common & Sadat X - 1-9-9-9

Another round of Church Announcements before we close Season 2! Pastor…I mean Deacon Pete gives us the run down on what’s happening for the rest of September. He mentions a ‘special’ event as well. Tune in! Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram & Twitter: @thegroovesuite and on Facebook at The Groove Suite Podcast. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Playlist below: What’s Your Groove song: Big Boi & Sleepy Brown: ‘Intentions’ feat. Cee-Lo Green Moonchild - Too Much To Ask Brandon Williams - You’re Mine feat. Joe Poré Little Brother - Sittin’ Alone Dreamville - Under The Sun feat. J. Cole, Lute & DaBaby

It’s school finals season for Mr. Al Pete! He gives us the run down on his summer classes and the related final projects before he heads to his dungeon! Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram & Twitter: @thegroovesuite & and on Facebook at The Groove Suite Podcast. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Playlist below: Zo! - Crash feat. Sy Smith Nas - Jarreau of Rap (Skatt Attack) feat. Al Jarreau, Keyon Harrold Big Boi - Doin’ It feat. Sleepy Brown Mr. Al Pete - The Shenanigans Krewe Theme Song Bas - Amnesia feat. Ari Lennox Michael Kiwanuka & Tom Misch - Money Skillz - In A Minute

We sit down with T. Dot to speak on his ideas and approach to recording and releasing his album 'The Wise Soul'. Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram & Twitter: @thegroovesuite & and on Facebook at The Groove Suite Podcast. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com.

Mr. Al Pete take a shift in the announcements and exerts Crown ReRe’s idea to speak on various songs and what their lyrics mean to them! They both choose three songs and give their detailed thoughts, whether it was what place they were in when it came out or how the song makes them want to put on some Gucci shades and stunt *laughs* Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram & Twitter: @thegroovesuite & and on Facebook at The Groove Suite Podcast. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Also, follow Crown ReRe and her podcasts The AyeAyeMeeting Podcast and Crown Talk on Instagram: @theayeayemeetingpodcast and @crowned_re_re_becca. Songs below: Musiq Soulchild - Just Friends Tigallero - 3:45 Mereba - Sandstorm feat. JID Rick Ross - Money Dance H.E.R. - Feel A Way Mary J. Blige - Thriving feat. Nas

References: The Music Snobs: Episode 2: Media Assassins: Music Journalism in 2019Lindsey KilbrideErin KendrickDr. Shirletta Kinchen

Season 2: Church Announcement We're keeping the GROOVE going...with some quick church announcements! Mr. Al Pete gives the people the rundown of what to expect for The Groove Suite season and drops some quick tunes! Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram & Twitter: @thegroovesuite & and on Facebook at The Groove Suite Podcast. Guest/sponsorship/music submission inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Playlist below: T.W.A.N. - Luv It Feat. Markeyta Williams Killiam Shakespeare - The Nightingale Lucky Daye - Paint It

During The Sessions event, Mr. Al Pete had the opportunity to interview one of the most respected DJs and group members in Hip Hop: DJ Maseo. They speak on being in the music game for 30 years, his experience with being in The Native Tongues and we find out what his 'groove' is. Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram & Twitter: @thegroovesuite & and on Facebook at The Groove Suite Podcast. Guest/sponsorship inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com. Thanks to Troy McNair/Gangplank Management & Entertainment Media, LLC for the interview opportunity. Video production by Emerging Black Jacksonville.

We're wrapping up 2018 with a heavy but healthy mix of the grooves of 2018! What a great way to bring in 2019! Make sure you're following The Groove Suite for updates, etc. at Instagram & Twitter: @thegroovesuite & and on Facebook at The Groove Suite Podcast. Guest/sponsorship inquiries: groovesuitejax@gmail.com.