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  • Creator to Creators S7 Ep 60 Lettie Law

    Creator to Creators S7 Ep 60 Lettie Law
    2025/10/08
    SpotifyXInstagramBioGospel singer-songwriter Lettie Law is releasing her powerful new single, Forward EverBackward Never Jesus, a song born out of personal trial, unwavering faith, and amission to spread hope across the world. Through heartfelt lyrics and uplifting melodies,the track delivers a message of perseverance and trust in God during life’s most difficultchallenges.For Lettie, gospel music has always been part of her foundation. She recalls her earliestmemories with her father, who immersed the family in music that shaped her path. “Iremember what strikes me most is myself sitting between my father and my mom in thecar. It was a Volkswagen, you know, the round kind. And we were listening to gospelmusic,” she shared. “Sometimes we did sing-alongs in the house, like karaoke, thoughwe didn’t know that’s what it was called then. My father also dropped us off for choirpractice. He even bought DVDs to play gospel performances on TV so we could watchand sing along. That’s really how I grew up in the gospel.”Her upbringing instilled in her not just a love of gospel music, but a conviction that faithand song could carry people through trials. That conviction ultimately led to the creationof her latest single. “A lot of things were going on,” she explained. “I was struggling tofind a place to record music, and also facing judgment from people who thoughtbelieving in God was outdated. At my job in behavioral health, I see doctors, teachers,lawyers—even children—struggling to cope with life. I realized the world truly needs asong like this, a message of encouragement. I told myself, no matter how I’m treated fornot following the crowd, I will not look back. I’m following the Lord.”That message of steadfastness resonates throughout Forward Ever Backward NeverJesus. The song emerged from her observation of the world’s struggles, includingchildren facing mental health battles and families living through war and hunger. “WhenI speak to people, I remind them that while everyone goes through challenges, thedifference is who we rely on to take us through,” she said. “Knowing God is the bigdifference.”Lettie’s music has already touched countless lives. She recalls testimonies fromlisteners of her earlier song Yahweh. “One woman told me she suffered from insomniafor eight years. But after buying and playing the song at night, she slept peacefully, likea baby,” Lettie said. Another listener shared that the song protected her on the road.“Since she started playing Yahweh every time she drove, she hadn’t had a singleaccident. One day, she forgot to play it and immediately got into a hit-and-run, butmiraculously, her car was untouched.”For Lettie, the journey has not been without personal tragedy. In 2018, she faced adevastating attack in her home. “My 23-year-old son was killed while sleeping. I wasalso attacked, went into a coma, and nearly died,” she revealed. “When I woke up in thehospital, I realized I had to choose: either die or do what God had been asking me todo—sing publicly. Doctors had said I wouldn’t survive or that I would be a vegetable.But by His grace, I walked into my follow-up appointment. Even the surgeons couldn’tbelieve it. The Lord was kind to me.”Despite her trials, Lettie continues to find strength and healing in her own music. “If Icome home with a headache, I play the music, drink some water, and the headacheleaves. If I have a meeting and I’m nervous, I play it, and before it ends, I have peaceand solutions. It does wonders for me,” she said of her new single.Above all, she hopes Forward Ever Backward Never Jesus will bring the same comfortto others. “I hope this music brings solutions to their problems,” Lettie said. “On myYouTube channel, someone from Bangladesh said the music touched her deeply, eventhough she didn’t understand the language. That’s the power of God through music—itcan change lives across the world.”Her message to listeners is clear and deeply personal: “No matter what you are passingthrough, allow the Lord to see you through. He always does. I’ve never seen the Lordleave someone in the middle of the road. Allow Him to take your hand, bring solutions,and lift you to the level you want. And He will do it in His own time.”With Forward Ever Backward Never Jesus, Lettie Law invites the world to lean on faithand embrace the peace only God can provide.About Lettie LawLettie Law is a USA-based gospel singer-songwriter whose music is rooted in her earlyupbringing, where her father introduced her to gospel music. Her artistry is dedicated tocreating inspirational songs that strengthen the relationship between people and God.Through her moving performances and soul-stirring lyrics, Lettie Law continues to touchlives around the globe, offering hope and healing through her ministry in music.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...
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  • Creator to Creators S7 Ep 59 Morgan Taylor

    Creator to Creators S7 Ep 59 Morgan Taylor
    2025/10/07
    https://www.highonmorgan.comInstagramtiktokFacebookXSpotifyAbout Morgan TaylorMorgan Taylor is a St. Louis-born singer-songwriter and Berklee College of Music graduate whose music fuses gospel roots with modern R&B. Known for her dual persona, the grounded Morgan and the fiery Big Mo, her work explores empowerment, love, and self-discovery. Her debut EP Love Bombed (Love, Loss and Lessons) has earned more than 1.5 million streams, establishing her as one of music’s most exciting emerging talents.Bio St. Louis, MORemember the name Morgan Taylor because you will see it again. The rising R&B artist is making waves with her latest single, “Outside That’s Periodt,” a fearless declaration of independence, empowerment, and self-love. Born from a personal experience during her junior year of college, the track celebrates stepping out of toxic relationships and into confidence.“I was talking to this guy that I really did not like,” Taylor recalls. “I didn’t know if I was feeling him. And I was just writing how I felt. As soon as I got to the studio, I was like, ‘This is it.’” The song captures that universal moment when it’s time to walk away from what no longer serves you. “The whole point of ‘Outside That’s Periodt’ is you’re in your cuffing season during the fall, and once summer hits, you’re outside,” she explains.Though its message carries attitude, Taylor insists the track isn’t about toxicity. It’s an anthem of joy, freedom, and self-celebration. “It’s mostly about the ability to be outside by yourself and just love yourself, not somebody who doesn’t share the same love for you,” she says. “It’s about being with your friends, being with your mama, drinking some wine, just enjoying life and loving yourself.”That blend of confidence and vulnerability defines Taylor’s songwriting process. “Anytime I write a song, it’s like my journal, a reflection of what’s happening in my life or what my friends are going through,” she explains. “It’s really just me expressing how I feel about a certain topic.”“Outside That’s Periodt” also channels her bold alter ego, Big Mo. “I feel like everyone has that alter ego, and Big Mo is one of them,” she says. “Big Mo is spicy. She’s going to stand on business. She’s the extrovert to my introvert, the fire to my calm.” That duality between the sweet, grounded woman she was raised to be and the outspoken artist she’s becoming lies at the core of her artistry.The single connects to her debut EP Love Bombed (Love, Loss and Lessons) released in January 2025, which has already surpassed 1.5 million streams on Spotify. “‘Outside That’s Periodt’ is about standing on business,” Taylor says. “By the end of a relationship, you realize you are the prize. That’s how I want women to feel after listening to my music, uplifted and unstoppable.”Her message resonates deeply with young women navigating the balance between expectation and self-worth. “I just want young girls to know it’s okay to walk away from something that isn’t healthy,” she says. “You’re not alone. So many of us go through the same things. Love yourself first before you can love anybody else.”Taylor’s smooth yet powerful vocals reflect her gospel roots. She sang her first church solo at nine and soon released her debut gospel EP, Yes, Jesus Loves Me, at just eleven. In high school, she transitioned into R&B while staying grounded in her gospel foundation. Later, at Berklee College of Music, she refined her sound under the guidance of esteemed instructors and renowned vocal coach Romeo Johnson. “The main thing I learned is to be myself,” she says. “You can be inspired by others, but you can’t copy them. Stay focused and build connections.”Looking ahead, Taylor dreams of creating her own record label to nurture local talent in St. Louis while expanding into coffee, fashion, and live event production. “I want to make people feel seen,” she says. With aspirations of performing on the Grammy stage and exploring acting, her message remains clear: “You are the prize. You are that girl. Love yourself, don’t be too hard on yourself, and always stay true to who you are.”With “Outside That’s Periodt,” Morgan Taylor delivers a soundtrack of confidence, sisterhood, and unapologetic joy. It’s another defining moment in her fast-rising career and proof that she’s one of R&B’s most promising new voices.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.
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  • Creator to Creators S7 Ep 58 3rd Borough (Justin & Paul)

    Creator to Creators S7 Ep 58 3rd Borough (Justin & Paul)
    2025/10/03
    Instagram Youtube TikTokBioRising from San Diego’s ocean cliffs with a genre-bending sound, 3rd Borough is preparing to release their new single Blood Like Yours on September 25, 2025, ahead of their full-length album The Human Quest. Backed by a Halloween-themed documentary and vampire-inspired visuals, the track positions the band at the crossroads of indie pop rock, hip-hop grit, and cinematic storytelling.First conceived in 2015, Blood Like Yours began as a late-night idea between band founders Justin Werner and Apaulo8 (Paul Kipling). “This song was actually written back in 2015. Paul was living down in Imperial Beach, and I was in Claremont. We decided to create a Halloween-themed trilogy. The first song we came up with was ‘Blood Like Yours,’” says Werner. The process was fast and instinctive: “The song pretty much wrote itself in about 45 minutes,” he recalls.Originally born from electronic beats and a minimalist setup, the track has since transformed into a full-band performance. “Over time, it evolved into this indie pop rock sound,” Werner explains. Each member of 3rd Borough adds their own layers: Mark Boyce brings blues and gospel textures, bassist Ibo Rodriguez contributes a broad perspective shaped by formal training in Puerto Rico, Apaulo8 infuses hip-hop and rap elements, guitarist Dono Fox (Donovan) delivers technical precision, and drummer Arkhota (Argel Cota) provides versatile rhythms. “It’s a melting pot of influences that make the sound unique,” Werner notes.For Apaulo8, the track’s impact lies in its balance. “Music for us is about yin and yang. We want positive messages, but we also embrace darkness. That balance lets us create something edgy yet lighthearted. For Blood Like Yours, we drew inspiration from The Lost Boys movie—something fun but haunting, appealing to kids and adults alike.”The single also comes to life visually with a vampire-themed music video and a Halloween documentary. “It covers the whole process: how we created the music video, interviews with band members, the making of the album, and behind-the-scenes footage,” Apaulo8 explains. For Werner, revisiting vampire mythology was a chance to refresh a timeless archetype. “Vampires have been portrayed as romantic, monstrous, murderous—it’s evolved. With Blood Like Yours, we leaned toward a romantic take. It’s basically a love song in a Halloween costume.”Though the single may stand out as a seasonal anthem, the band stresses that their forthcoming album, The Human Quest, goes much further. “The Human Quest is about the ups and downs of being human. Blood Like Yours stood out—it felt powerful, like a hit, so we pushed it as a single. The album itself spans many genres because some songs were written 10 to 15 years ago,” Apaulo8 shares. Werner adds, “We believe in divine timing. Unlike bands that write 50 songs and pick 12, we wrote around 20 and chose the best by intuition.”For Apaulo8, the most rewarding moment comes with “the final product, after all the revisions, when everyone is happy and we hear that polished version.” Werner’s favorite part is the connection with listeners: “For me, it’s when someone hears the finished song for the first time and appreciates it. That’s why we do this, because music can inspire others.”With The Human Quest on the horizon, 3rd Borough hopes listeners find both individuality and unity in their music. “We want it to be personal, yet unifying,” says Werner. “Everyone feels something different, but we all move to the same rhythm. That’s the beauty of music.”About 3rd BoroughFrom San Diego’s moonlit cliffs, 3rd Borough creates a powerful blend of indie pop rock and hip-hop’s raw energy. Founded in Ocean Beach, the six-member collective—Justin Werner, Apaulo8 (Paul Kipling), Ibo Rodriguez, Mark Boyce, Arkhota (Argel Cota), and Dono Fox (Donovan)—weaves anthems of longing and rebellion. Their sound fuses soaring melodies with gritty beats, shaped by a wide spectrum of influences. Their upcoming single, Blood Like Yours(September 25, 2025), leads into their full album The Human Quest and a Halloween 2025 documentary. A nocturnal tribe with sharp lyrics and haunting melodies, 3rd Borough invites listeners worldwide to join their journey across all major streaming platforms.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.
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  • Creator to Creators S7 Ep 57 Elie Al Hajj

    Creator to Creators S7 Ep 57 Elie Al Hajj
    2025/09/26
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    Elie Al Hajj, known to fans as ELY, is a romantic at heart, a passionate musician, and a deeply emotional artist whose life experiences shine through every note he creates. A believer in love, a champion of heartfelt storytelling, and a devoted filmmaker, Elie has spent decades channeling his journey into art. His latest release, My Falling Star, captures the essence of that journey with raw honesty and lyrical beauty.Born on July 8, 1982, in Beirut during Lebanon’s civil war, Elie was raised in a Christian Orthodox family where resilience and creativity flourished despite hardship. His father, Michael, a carpenter, instilled discipline and hard work, while his mother, Raymonda, encouraged his early love for singing even though she had set aside her own musical dreams. From an early age, Elie was captivated by the vibrant sound of 1980s hits, but it was the timeless melodies of The Beatles that truly ignited his passion. Inspired, he picked up an electric guitar and began composing songs that carried both joy and introspection.By 1996, Elie was refining his craft, and in 2000 he began performing publicly with his first band, Viceversa. These early years with classic rock cover bands laid the foundation for his later evolution into original, deeply personal compositions. His debut album, The Reflection of Changes (2012), showcased this growth while his parallel passion for cinema led him to direct and produce several feature-length films and shorts—works that, like his music, are rich in emotion and storytelling.After stepping away for a period to focus on film and personal milestones, Elie returned to music in 2025 with renewed energy. He began releasing songs in Arabic, culminating in My Falling Star, a song born from heartbreak yet filled with hope. Written after a profound breakup in 2024, the track draws inspiration from a night by the sea when Elie and his former partner witnessed a shooting star together. That fleeting, magical moment, later tinged with loss, became the foundation for a song that captures longing, reflection, and the fragility of human connection.For Elie, songwriting is cathartic. “I write from the heart,” he explains. “I’ve written more than 15 songs about my ex-girlfriend because every time we went through a breakup, a new song emerged. It’s not all heartbreak—some songs capture happiness too. But the ones born from heartbreak carry the most intensity because solitude allows my feelings to flow freely.”The music video for My Falling Star heightens the song’s emotional impact. Filmed at a historic seaside location in Lebanon during sunset, it reflects both vulnerability and strength. Elie recalls the exhilaration of performing on a massive stone wall with his custom-made guitar and a vintage 70s drum set, drawing inspiration from the timeless sound of bands like The Beatles and Keane.With decades of experience at the crossroads of music and cinema, Elie Al Hajj remains committed to creating art that resonates both emotionally and visually. His vision is clear: to leave a legacy as a kind, honest, and perfectionist artist whose work offers beauty in both joy and sorrow.My Falling Star is now available on YouTube.About Elie Al Hajj
    Elie Al Hajj is a Lebanese musician, composer, singer, producer, actor, and director. Known for blending heartfelt music with cinematic storytelling, he draws inspiration from personal experiences, classic rock influences, and a lifelong passion for film. His work reflects an unwavering commitment to authenticity, emotional resonance, and artistry.


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  • Creator to Creators S7 Ep 56 JH-X9

    Creator to Creators S7 Ep 56 JH-X9
    2025/09/20
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    Clinton Township, MI. Detroit-born synth-pop innovator JH-X9, the artistic alter ego of Justin Horbes, is making waves with his latest single “Heavy Water.”
    for fusing moody industrial textures with infectious, danceable rhythms, JH-X9 delivers a hypnotic soundscape of fluid melodies, mechanical beats, and haunting monotone vocals that linger long after the track ends.“Heavy Water started as a cyclical melodic line,” JH-X9 explains. “It carried this fluid, melancholy, slightly ominous vibe. The Roland D-10 keyboard gave it an oceanic, melodic theme, almost like Enya’s new age atmosphere, but twisted into something mechanical and danceable.”The single highlights his signature ability to strike a balance between industrial grit and rhythmic drive. Layered arpeggiated bass lines and pounding mechanical beats create an atmosphere that is both mesmerizing and immersive, designed for any setting from the club floor to late-night drives to quiet moments of reflection.Rooted in Detroit’s rich techno heritage, JH-X9 embraces the city’s industrial DNA. “Detroit techno has this robotic, factory-like sound, which I try to carry into my music,” he says. Vocoder-driven backing vocals add a semi-human, robotic undertone, reinforcing the tension between machine precision and emotional depth.A self-taught producer, JH-X9 has evolved from experimenting with percussive sounds made from pots, pans, and junk metal to mastering hardware synthesizers, crafting tracks with polished percussive textures and deep 808-inspired bass. “Heavy Water” reflects that growth, pairing raw experimentation with refined production.The track has already gained recognition from DJs and mix shows within the darker electronic scene, including features on Communion After Dark, a showcase for Gothic and darkwave music, and Synthentral, a program spotlighting synth-pop and electronic exploration. Fans and critics alike have praised “Heavy Water” for its haunting yet danceable structure and stylistic versatility.“Right now, my focus is on versatility,” JH-X9 notes. “I draw from Eurobeat, J-pop, industrial, and techno. Heavy Water is a reflection of that evolution. It is stylistically unique, but it is also distinctly me.”For new listeners and longtime fans, “Heavy Water” captures JH-X9’s bold approach to electronic music, blending melody, rhythm, and mechanical textures into an experience that feels both futuristic and unforgettable.About JH-X9
    JH-X9 is the creative alter ego of Detroit-based musician Justin Horbes (b. 1999). He released his debut album in 2016 while still in high school, earning coverage from international music blogs and radio shows including X-Ray FM’s Songs From Under The Floorboard and Italy’s Whitelight//Whiteheat. In 2019, JH-X9 performed his first live show opening for French coldwave duo Lovataraxx. Today, he continues to push the boundaries of electronic music, merging industrial, techno, and synth-driven elements into a sound that is as moody and mechanical as it is immersive and danceable.

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  • Creator to Creators S7 Ep 55 Larry May

    Creator to Creators S7 Ep 55 Larry May
    2025/09/17
    BiAs an Army brat, Larry May travelled more than most will by the time he was ten. His parents were stationed in New Jersey, Hawaii, Georgia and Alabama. He moved to Germany at age 7 and was exposed to many cultures and customs that shaped his world view. His family spent time in France, England, Spain and Scotland before moving back when he was eleven.
    He was an avid reader and listened to music incessantly in his room.
    His teens were typical of a small town Southern upbringing. He grew to love Alabama and its denizens. He also questioned some things that were commonplace. He met the girl that would be his wife when they were both seventeen. She took a young man mad at the world and stood him up, dusted him off and was patient while he figured it out. They opened CD Cellar Christmas 1997. The store has been through many iterations but continues to be based in a love for music and serving its musical community. Larry was responsible for starting a music festival for downtown Anniston. It ran for five years and brought national level talent to his hometown and also thousands through its gates. This spawned an art gallery and also reviving the Christmas parade under his watch.
    The couple’s son, Andrew, was born in 2004. He’s an accomplished musician that plays with his band, writes and records their music and also is a full time student at JSU. Larry has written a music column for the Anniston Star newspaper for well over a decade. He interviews national touring artists as they traverse the Southeast.



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  • Creator to Creators S7 Ep 54 Arcade Knights

    Creator to Creators S7 Ep 54 Arcade Knights
    2025/09/12
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    The video for “Neon Dreamers,” the latest single from Arcade Knights, opens on a futuristic cityscape reminiscent of Blade Runner or Tron. As the visuals unfold, soaring vintage synthesizers and thunderous reverb-soaked drums create a cinematic soundscape. Digitized female vocals deliver the track’s core message:We’re the neon dreamers lighting up the sky
    Chasing our tomorrow, never asking why
    With our hearts electric, breaking through the dark
    In this digital world, we’ll make our markEvoking the atmosphere of the Stranger Things soundtrack as much as Daft Punk, the song explores a timeless question: What does it mean to be human in a world dominated by machines?That question lies at the heart of Arcade Knights, the synthwave-cyberpunk electronic project of Canadian musician Dean Parsons. Known for his deep love of 1980s drum machines and synthesizers, Parsons incorporates authentic hardware such as the LinnDrum and Oberheim OB-8 into his work. While modern software can replicate these sounds, he prefers the analog warmth and tactile experience of physical instruments, embracing the buttons, knobs, and patch cables that bring a unique authenticity to his production process.Unlike most contemporary producers, Parsons creates entirely outside of a digital audio workstation. Every track is written, recorded, and mixed using his MPC hardware sequencer, a process he believes allows more emotion to come through the physical act of playing.“My main production machine is not a DAW,” he explains. “Every track, every note, every melody is crafted and recorded through purpose-built hardware. There’s a lot of heart that comes through the keys and pads.”“Neon Dreamers” serves as a companion piece to Cyber Hack, the full-length album released earlier this year. The record tells the story of hackers raised in an AI-driven world who use their skills to protect humanity, ensuring technology serves people rather than controlling them.The theme reflects Parsons’ own life. Growing up in the 1980s surrounded by Commodore 64s and science-fiction films like Terminator and RoboCop, and later working as a cybersecurity expert, he has lived at the intersection of the analog and digital worlds.“It’s important to embrace technology, but not let it control your life,” Parsons says. “Technology is advancing rapidly, and if we continue to depend on it blindly, it may begin to control us. I love technology, but it’s a double-edged sword. The message of Cyber Hack is that we must remain the ones in control.”


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  • Creator to Creators S7 Ep 53 Sam Welch

    Creator to Creators S7 Ep 53 Sam Welch
    2025/09/12
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    Sam Welch released his project The Republic in 2024 and now returns with a new album titled The Attic. Building on themes from his previous work such as spiritual transcendence, the album expands to explore healing, resolution, and hope.The title track showcases the vivid, imagery-driven lyricism Sam is known for. Inspired by memories of his grandmother’s attic and the eclectic artifacts within, the song also draws on the metaphor of a yard sale. Sam reflects on the idea that, much like items given new purpose, people carry lasting worth and value in the hands of God, regardless of how much time has passed. At its core, the song conveys hope—a message that serves as the foundation for the entire album.The Attic also delves into themes of healing and regeneration, which stem from Sam’s personal experiences during its creation. He faced health challenges, including worsening tinnitus and caring for his cat during a medical scare. With the help of hearing aids that dramatically improved his quality of life, Sam translated his journey of perseverance and renewal into the music.Though the process took longer than usual, Sam views the extended timeline as a blessing rather than a setback. Completing the album affirmed his creative drive and resilience, proving that he could continue to grow his catalog despite adversity. He also incorporated new techniques, such as the TC Helicon vocal doubling system, to enrich his harmonies and further elevate his sound.Spirituality remains a guiding force in his work. One track in particular connects to his single Jerusalem, which he regards as a Christian rock anthem. Producing his own music allows Sam to be deeply involved in every stage of the creative process, something he embraces fully.For Sam, music is about discovery and transformation. He values the unpredictable nature of creation and finds fulfillment in bringing songs to life. More importantly, he is inspired by the impact his music has on listeners. With The Attic, Sam Welch continues his mission to write from a place of community, faith, and healing—encouraging others to find hope and purpose through sound.

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