Getting Close UP!

Getting Close UP! S6E1 featuring Stephonne

T'S A NEW SEASON...............Season 6 is going to introduce us to a lot of great artists and creatives, but non more than our guest who is kicking off the season with an in depth introspective of self, spirituality, purpose, destiny and truth.
Welcome to the purple chairs Stephonne! Danielle and Stephonne get so deep, I couldn't help but to think I had witnessed a realization of calling manifested through song. This is one episode you surely do not want to miss.
You can check out the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/4bTs3qvF2Dk 
 
 

Getting Close UP! S5E12 featuring the Music Producer Panel

We've come to the end of season 5, and what a way to end it. Markus Raines, Caleb Fankhauser and Desmond Mason make up our panel of music producers. Whatever you need to know about being a music producer, you will be sure to find the answers in this episode.
You can check out the video version of this episode on our channel:
https://youtu.be/6XkjOzsvM84  
 

Getting Close UP! S5E11 featuring King Dari

All hail the King.........King Dari that is. Danielle welcomes him to the purple chairs for the eleventh episode of season 5.
From church boy to student to writing a song that is going to change the  Kansas City landscape, Danielle and King Dari get into some deep industry conversations that will bring some awareness of things to consider in this independent artist community.
You can also see the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/loaIN38h0cg
 
 
 

Getting Close UP! S5E10 featuring The Blast Monkeys

Episode 10 features a group of childhood friends who've found commonality and creativity playing together in their band, The Blast Monkeys.
Check out this interview to find out some of the tricks of the music business trade.  Having issues with collaborating, keeping up with social media content or just figuring out how to communicate to each other .  This episode will surely give some insight into those answers and more.
You can check out the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/yzZd5_Vtzx8?si=WHdFIOX-n-1SZbDV 
 
 
 

Getting Close UP! S5E9 featuring Alex Thomas

Our next guest is yet another creative who studied sound engineering in college (noticing a theme?) and is an exceptional musician! Alex Thomas has blessed us with his presence in the purple chairs.
Alex and Danielle get into his beginnings in music, his inspiration to change a major in jazz to sound engineering and his world wide exposure to different experiences that have shaped who he's becoming as a well rounded, humble talent.
You can also check out the video version of this episode on our YouTube Channel:
https://youtu.be/zaNymd-keUs 
 

Getting Close UP! S5E8 featuring Cam Burns

Starting out as an actor at a very young age he gravitated to live performance like a moth to a flame, let me introduce you to Cam Burns.
Cam calls into the show from St. Louis, Mo to get in it with Danielle as they talk the beginnings of a dream that morphed into a reality. Now writing and producing his own music while going to Webster University to study songwriting and sound engineering, Cam is a phenomenal creative with a unique viewpoint of his artistry.
You can also check out the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel:
hhttps://youtu.be/NykAKxuueqo
 
 

Getting Close UP! S5E7 featuring Bump Jonas

Well this isn't the first time you've seen this guest in the purple chairs, he also hosted our Season 4 Retro Show.
Let's welcome host of SprinkleSumSalt Podcast, Mr. Bump Jonas. Giving us insight into the motivation that fuels his desire to provide a platform for the hiphop community, he and Danielle get into the depths of his origin story, which provides the foundation for everything else he does. I
f you've ever been on his podcast or performed at The Mecca, then you will not want to miss this episode. It is sure to let you have a better understanding of your host.
You can also check out the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/J3tKi29duG0?si=Zdpwke2sgnq_VBGr 
 

Getting Close UP! S5E6 featuring Sweet Caroline aka Bae

We've had a lot of artist with alot of experiences as they are running the race to obtain their dreams. In this episode we have Sweet Caroline Skye who has been in the game for a minute, and the experiences she shares with us is a darker side of the industry than we've heard thus far.
Going now by the name of Bae, she and Danielle talk a lot about her early years with dreams of becoming a star and how the traumatic circumstance she was faced with tried to crush her spirit. The one thing about Bae is nothing is going to stop her. Armed with her drum, you will be sure to see her in a city near you. 
You can also see the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel at:
https://youtu.be/2D94ewJaba4 
 
 

Getting Close UP! S5E5 featuring Isaiah Evans aka Zai Steppa

Content creator, fashion designer, entrepreneur and the Morehouse College Official Host Isaiah Evans also know by his YouTube page ‪@zaisteppa‬
Being only 19, this young man has been places others are trying to get. Starting his content creating at the early age of 11, he has produced videos of his match making talents (make sure you check out his Game Time, you'll understand what we're talking about) to his displays of college shenanigans, all combined with his faith based lifestyle.
Danielle has such a great time with Isaiah as she interviews him all the way from Hotlanta! Make sure you check out this inspiring interview!
You can also see the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel at:
https://youtu.be/DqQe4K55Jr0?si=DBEBYLL48hsRcsmd 
 

Getting Close UP! S5E4 featuring Terrae Porter of Trunks Up Apparel

Bedazzled, Repurposed, Customized and in Honor Of describe the DIY fashions from Trunks Up Apparel.
Designer Terrae Porter sits down with Host Danielle Cox to give us a glimpse into the inspiration that lead to his aspirations into the fashion industry. In partnership with his brother Trin, the two have managed to let memories so dear live on through their philanthropy.
You can also see the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel at:
https://youtu.be/lUMoNQ1ktRs