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This week on Vinally High, Drew Beats and BJ Buds are joined by Charlotte-by-way-of-Long-Island rapper, singer, and songwriter Nani for a conversation that moves just as seamlessly as her flow.

Fresh off a soul-reset trip to Cancún, Nani steps into the studio in a mood of gratitude and clarity, ready to unpack her journey—from winning a fourth-grade poetry contest to navigating early studio sessions in New York, to finding her signature “baby voice” sound right here in North Carolina. She opens up about homelessness, creative pivots, producer chemistry, and the vulnerability it takes to refine your artistry without losing your edge.

The crew spins Ill Na Na by Foxy Brown, diving into the era when female MCs blended raw lyricism with unapologetic sexuality—and why ’90s New York hip-hop still hits different. From deep conversations about artistry and influence (including the undeniable industry impact of Sean Combs) to hilarious AI-generated album cover experiments, this episode balances real talk with classic Vinally High chaos.

Nani breaks down:

• How poetry evolved into rap battles and studio sessions
• The moment she realized she could master different “pockets” and flows
• The origin of her soft-but-deadly vocal tone
• Why putting her catalog on shuffle is the best way to experience it
• The cultural shift from New York to Charlotte (including a passionate rant about Southern driving habits)

Between vinyl spins, sponsor love, and elevated vibes, the conversation floats from hip-hop history to personal growth to staying authentic in an industry that constantly demands reinvention.

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On this episode of the Vinally High Podcast, Drew Beats and BJ Buds welcome a rising force in Charlotte’s music scene — DJ Meechie.

Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Meechie brings the raw grit of the North and blends it seamlessly with the soulful rhythms of the South and beyond. But her journey to the turntables didn’t start in the club — it started in the classroom.

Just a year ago, Meechie was a high school journalism and AVID teacher, shaping young minds and encouraging students to chase their dreams. In a full-circle moment of self-reflection, she realized she had to take her own advice. What began as a dusty DJ controller sitting in her living room turned into a leap of faith, late-night practice sessions, TikTok lives, and eventually… residencies and real momentum in the city.

While spinning The College Dropout by Kanye West, Meechie shares how that album shaped her at just nine years old and why conscious, culture-shifting hip hop still fuels her creativity today. The conversation dives into:

• Growing up on early 2000s hip hop and what made Kanye’s debut so impactful
• The emotional power of music and memory
• Walking away from stability to pursue purpose
• Building a DJ brand from scratch in a competitive city
• TikTok vs. real-world DJ culture
• Taking advantage of “the opportunity of a lifetime in the lifetime of the opportunity”

From her first birthday gig to landing a residency in under a year, Meechie proves that hunger, authenticity, and bold action can accelerate your path faster than you ever imagined.

This episode is about betting on yourself, honoring your roots, and understanding that sometimes the scariest pivot leads to your real purpose.

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On this episode of the Vinally High Podcast, hosts Drew Beats and BJ Buds welcome a truly unique guest—Tae, a holistic healer, nature-based guide, and creator of the Beyond the Mask podcast. Tae’s work blends ancestral wisdom, herbal medicine, breath-work, sound healing, and creative rituals to help people reconnect with themselves and explore deeper paths of healing.

The conversation begins with Tae sharing her journey into holistic healing and plant medicine—from experimenting with growing cannabis in college to diving deep into the world of mushrooms and their potential benefits for mental health and personal growth. Tae explains how mushrooms helped shape her understanding of self-reflection, healing, and intention, and why she believes education and guidance are key to destigmatizing herbal medicine.

Along the way, the crew discusses microdosing, the importance of approaching psychedelic experiences with intention, and how plant medicines may play a major role in the future of mental health treatment. Tae also shares insights into her mission to help people reconnect with nature and their inner selves through holistic practices and community education.

As always, the episode delivers plenty of laughs and classic Vinally High moments—from BJ Buds’ hilarious AI album-cover description challenge to the trio vibing out over the night’s featured record: Jazmine Sullivan’s Heaux Tales.

Tae also talks about her creative ventures, including voice acting and her animated project The Woodsons, and shares the inspiration behind her own podcast, Beyond the Mask, where she interviews guests about transformational healing experiences and personal growth.

Roll up, press play, and join the Vinally High crew for a conversation that blends music, mindfulness, mushrooms, and a whole lot of laughs.

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