Getting Close UP!

Getting Close UP! S3E2 featuring Baby Augi

Getting Close UP! S3E2 brings us face to face with a new artist with an eclectic style and sound. Meet Baby Augi.
Growing up with no notion of pursuing music, Baby Augi finds himself at a crossroad that opens his creative inclinations to help others by telling personal stories of his own plight.
Host Danielle Cox and Baby Augi take an in-depth look at his journey and give you an insight of how life becomes art.
You can also check out the video version:  https://youtu.be/jMMi37--yeU
 

Getting Close UP! S3E1 featuring Psycho Mismatch

Welcome to Season 3 of Getting Close UP! We start off this season with a very talented cast of talented characters who make up the band Psycho Mismatch.
Each member coming from a different musical background, each member plays multiple instruments and each member holding on to a dream to use their talents for the love of using their talents. Host Danielle Cox and Psycho Mismatch explore the definition of this band and how their gift in music is used to create something totally new.
You can also check out the video version of this episode:  https://youtu.be/upw8UXDs3cM
 

Getting Close UP! S2E10 featuring Jo Blaq

We've come to the last show in season 2. Episode 10 features grammy nominated singer, songwriter, producer and now educator........Jo Blaq.
With a plethora of industry experience; producing artist like Arianna Grande, Jill Scott and Justin Bieber (just to name a few), Danielle and Jo come together to talk his return to settle in his home town of Kansas City and his endeavor to share the industry knowledge he has gained by education the youth in the art of creating and producing song.

Getting Close UP! S2E9 featuring Zee Underscore

Talented, Original, Innovative, Unafraid, Unique, Uninhibited, Self-Aware are just a few words to describe our S2E9 guest; Zee Underscore.
Growing up in a musical family, going to a performance arts school and finding her voice while pursuing a career some might think of as contradictory to her creative nature, this independent creative sits down with Danielle in an episode of discovery (or what I refer to as Danielle's Oprah moments).
Welcome singer and songwriter Zee Underscore to the stage!!!

Getting Close UP! S2E8 featuring Steven Hooks Jr.

As we are quickly approaching the end of Season 2, our Episode 8 allows us to switch up from music to a different type of creative.
Steven Hooks Jr. is an entrepreneur, owning. his on Image Consulting, Event Planning, Production Company.
Join Danielle and Steven as he allows a glimpse into his world as he delves into his beginnings, challenges, triumphs, culminating into his future endeavors.

Getting Close UP! S2E7 featuring Bugzy Beast

Season 2 Episode 7 introduces you to rapper, storyteller and now..........singer, Bugzy Beast!
Join Danielle and Bugzy in this hilarious interview (maybe Bugzy should try comedy to) as they get into the ins and outs of defining someone wanting to embark on a music career vs. just being a rapper.
I hope you walk away with a better understanding of the drive and commitment it takes to forge a path in this industry; and don't forget to pay close attention to the expectations when another artist wants to collaborate with you.....great insight!!!

Getting Close UP! S2E6 featuring Jamogi

Season 2 Episode 6 introduces you to a singer, songwriter, producer and entertainer who's ambition and vision cannot be contained in a musical box.
Danielle and Jamogi go memory deep into how, growing up as a church boy, moving from California to Kansas City and a family migrating from Belize to the US, has influenced his musical creations.
This episode is sure to inspire anyone with aspirations of becoming an artist or creative regardless of the outlet.

Getting Close UP! S2E5 featuring B-Rich

Season 2 Episode 5 introduces us to comedian and promoter Barton Richardson, better known on stage as B-Rich.
Traveling across the world, from comedy venues to Def Jam comedy specials, B-Rich shares intimate details about what it takes to be a stand-up comedian; dropping gems of knowledge for any of you out there trying to break into the business.
Don't miss this episode, it is truly one of the most informative interviews thus far.

Getting Close UP! S2E4 featuring Madness & Melody

Season 2 Episode 4 brings to you a dynamic musical duo; Melinda Edlin and Oliver Hughes make up the group Madness & Melody.
Accomplished singers and songwriter in their own right, found themselves on a colliding path of devastation and unfortunate that brought then together to combine their talents and tales that create a unique melody all their own!
Join Danielle as she gets into what makes them a great collaboration.

Getting Close UP! S2E3 featuring Alan Kneeland

Getting Close UP! Season 2, Episode 3 welcomes Alan Kneeland; owner of The Combine at 2999 Troost Ave, Kansas City Mo, and the first African American President of The Greater Restaurant Association.
Danielle and Alan have an in-depth conversation about having passion that intertwines with a dream that results in establishing. your own business that feeds the most hungry connoisseur of pizza to also investing in the local independent artist and creative community.
Check out this episode and make sure you visit The Combine and get some of the best pizza in KC; oh and don't forget to try out their wings!!!! So amazing.
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