Gfm Podcast Network

Join GFM's The Ricker and The Love Man with special guest Matthew Allen @headphoneaddict as they discuss The Jacksons 1980 release "Triumph". This wide-ranging discussion gives historical and cultural context that seeks to place "Triumph" in its proper place in the canon of Jacksons music but also music in general. Check out Matthew Allen's work at the following outlets. https://defynemedia.wordpress.com https://www.mixcloud.com/headphoneaddict/

GFM's Music Editor Ivan Orr chats with thirteen year old multi-instrumentalist phenom Justin-Lee Schultz about his upcoming debut project "Gruv Kid" (out 11/13) , his beginnings in music, influences and much more in this up close and personal interview. About Justin-Lee Schultz Born in Johannesburg, South Africa and based in Durham, NC, musical wonder-kid Justin Lee Schultz is the good news you did not even know you needed. He is joy personified. The multi-instrumental wizard who has dazzled audiences on TV shows Harry, Little Big Shots and American’s Most Musical Family, is a prodigy in the fashion of his idols Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock. His talent is exceptional not merely because he is young but also due to his melodic, harmonic and technical maturation. While his peers are learning the latest Tik Tok dances and amassing kills on Fortnite, Justin prefers studio time and woodshedding for hours. While social distancing has most people jamming at home with their families, Justin has literally been ja

The 3x3 crew is back and it's all about the year 2016 in music. What picks will this motley crew of merry people have in store or something like that there.

GFM's music editor Ivan Orr presents this interview with Nyah Grace in her own words. Nyah talks about her beginnings in music, her work on the album in the UK, growing up on a farm and much more in this intimate portrait of a young artist on the rise!

The crew gets into the year 2015 musically and culturally. What tracks do you think they will bring to the table?

The crew is back and this time it's all about the early nineties goodness that is the "Strictly Business" Original Soundtrack Album. Find out who picks which tracks and why? Also, there's a shout out to Halle Berry well, because it's her debut as a lead in a film but also it's Halle Berry.

The crew sits down to discuss the music and pop culture of 1988 from a GFM perspective.

GFM's Music Editor Ivan Orr chats with Guitar Great Norman Brown about his latest album "Heart To Heart" which will be released on August 7, 2020, his beginnings in Kansas City and numerous musical and life lessons. This is an entertaining and engaging interview from start to finish. Keep up with Norman Brown around the web: https://www.normanbrown.com https://twitter.com/norman_brown https://www.instagram.com/normanticmusic/

GFM's Ivan Orr recently chatted with musician, publicist, radio show host and all around wonderful human being Monifa Brown. They cover a wide range of topics from Monifa's beginnings as a violinist and vocalist having studied at the esteemed Fiorello H. LaGuardia-The High School for the Performing Arts, eventually graduating from Temple University with a degree in Music Therapy with a concentration in classical voice. They also discuss Monifa's position as a publicist with Shanachie Entertainment(which she's held for two decades)which she list artist campaigns for Chris "Big Dog" Davis, Norman Brown, Kim Waters, Najee, Rahsaan Patterson, Luther Barnes, Bluey, Isaac Carree and Calvin Richardson among her current projects. This is an inspiring and must listen interview that is candid and engaging.

The BTG Crew is back at it and the subject of the convo in this episode is 1989 a number another summer...

The 3x3 Crew chops it up about the year 2005. Lots of great content here as we go into overtime as we discuss the state of the world today.

Ralph Tresvant talks new single, solo project and NE4Life

GFM's music editor Ivan Orr chats with singer, songwriter, music journalist and digital media consultant Rhonda Nicole. This interview covers Rhonda's beginnings in Dallas, her work with Universal Studios Japan, her time as Tom Joyner's personal assistant, her music career and much, much more.

GFM's Music Editor Ivan Orr chatted with Multi-Grammy nominated keyboardist and producer Chris "Big Dog" Davis on the eve of his debut recording as an artist "Focus". In this inspiring and informative interview life, career and creativity are brought into sharp focus. Davis' midas touch has added finesse to endeavors by Brian McKnight, George Clinton, Will Downing, Syleena Johnson, Chanté Moore, Maysa, and numerous others. Check out "Focus" from Chris "Big Dog" Davis out now! https://open.spotify.com/album/1eVlUYjKr4SlUidmQeIvbh?si=pI-qO8CmRTq8alYelsOz4Q

The 3x3 crew is back again and this week the conversation is all about Y2K+1. See where your picks for representative songs from that year lineup with the team and we welcome your critiques of one of our hosts rapping skills or lack thereof.

On the eve of the release of his third solo album"Tinted Sky" UK groovemaster, vocalist, guitarist and co-founder of Incognito Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick chats with Grown Folks Music's Ivan Orr about music, life, love and so much more. This is as inspiring as it gets and the life lessons here are numerous.

We're back after a little break with a special guest who is really a part of the squad and not a guest at all. Please join The Love Man, Soulbrav and GFM's The Ricker(Fresh off his appearance at the DM40/GB30 Symposium on the Pandemonium Panel which you should really check out). This show is all about the year 2000. We're done with the decades for a minute and now are focusing on deeper dives into specific years. This show is a treat and let the heat come in please for the Oprah and stutter beats rant!

On this week's episode @soulbrav and @iorr03 take a trip to the 1990's to name three of their favorite Soul songs of the decade. You might be surprised at the intersection where they arrive finally.

GFM's Hope West chats with singer/songwriter/producer Rudy Currence about his latest single "I Belong Here", writing for Karen Clark Sheard, his thoughts on what constitutes Grown Folks Music and much much more in this very up close, personal and inspiring interview.

In our episode three @soulbrav and @iorr03 discuss their picks for Soul music songs that defined the decade of the 1980's. This episode is interesting in many ways not because of who was discussed, but who wasn't. Unlike the previous episode on the 1970's the songs picked here cover most of the decade(1981 - 1987) to be more specific. We want to hear from you! Hit us up in the comments and also play along at home and see how your choices line up with ours.