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The Ave Podcast – The Special K Interview

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 224: The Special K Interview

Today on a special edition of The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by Special K from the famed Awesome Two duo. We discuss Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary; his journey into radio & media overall; & how he connected with Teddy Ted (The Ooh Child) to create Awesome Two. Plus we discuss the state of Hip Hop today; he shares some legendary stories on helping to manage some of the great rappers during the Golden Era; the Latin Quarter era; and way more than this. Please enjoy….

*Music: KRS-One “Outta Here”

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 224

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The Ave Podcast – The Official R&B Fantasy Draft

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. The Official R&B Fantasy Draft

Today on The Ave Podcast, we are launching a special podcast series, introducing the “Official R&B Fantasy Draft”. The Draft is based on a Snake-style format of the greatest R&B singers over the last 42 years, whether it be a soloist or from a group (careers must have started in 1980 with the exception of two artists – I’ll let you guess who). Over the course of the next six Fridays (including an “Honorable Mention” episode), each round will be released as we select these legendary artists into our own Supergroup, consisting of four artists & one producer/production team. You can select anyone from Whitney to Alicia Keys to Normani, It is up to you.

Starting today, this post will be updated as we will be releasing each Round of the podcast series. You can also go directly to the South Shore Ave YouTube Channel to watch each episode. As always, you will be able to listen to the series on ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS (Click on the links below). Listen &/or watch, and also subscribe!

As a bonus for you Spotify listeners, the participants and I will be curating The R&B Fantasy Draft Playlist #SouthShoreAve as we share some of our favorite songs that our selection of singers and producers have ever created. This will also be updated every week starting from today, and every Saturday morning thereafter.

* The participants of this series are as follows: Cal Cee (Myself/Host); Singer/Entertainer Shalli; DJ Chris Nice (Grooves & Rhythms Mixshow, Fridays 4-6pm on MyLime Radio); Wukup Productions (Wuk Hours, Thurs 2-5pm & Island Fusion Fridays, Fridays 6-8pm on MyLime Radio); & DJ/Producer DJ Keo

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // The Official R&B Fantasy Draft

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ROUND ONE

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ROUND TWO

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ROUND THREE

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ROUND FOUR

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ROUND FIVE

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HONORABLE MENTIONS & THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

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The Ave Podcast – The Will Strickland Interview

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 205: The Will Strickland Interview

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by Will Strickland (Director, Full Court 21 Canada & Host of The Open Run Podcast) as we discuss his summer expanding the “World’s Most Unique Basketball Tournament” post-Covid, & what inspired him to create his podcast show. Plus we break down his history working and creating with the media; the state of R&B Music; what he’s looking forward to for the upcoming NBA season, and a lot more than that. Please enjoy.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 205

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The Ave Podcast – 20th Anniversary of Stillmatic

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 181: 20th Anniversary of Stillmatic

On the latest edition of The Ave Podcast, we break down one of the greatest albums of the 21st Century (for the culture). On Dec. 18, 2001, in the midst of the middle of one of the biggest Hip Hop beefs ever, you know when they say, the Rose that grew from the concrete? Well, through the back & forth beef with Jay-Z, as well as beefing with Rocafella Records (Jay-Z’s record label), and the critics turning on him, Nas ended up creating the acclaimed Stillmatic, his 4th studio album. The album re-solidified Nas’ name as one of the true Kings of the genre, going on to sell over two million records based off the success. Among other accolades, it also achieved one of the highest honours bestowed on an Hip Hop artist’s work: It achieved the mythical 5 Mics status in The Source Magazine. I’m joined by Justis from Beats By Bruises, DJ/Producer DJ Keo, and SSA Family Member Shawn Adonis, as we discuss how important this album was for Nas’ career; Takeover vs. Ether and what it meant for Hip Hop; share our Top 3 songs from the album; and much more.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 181

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The Ave Podcast – Fugees Reunion & The Future of Verzuz

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 169: Fugees Reunion & The Future of Verzuz

Today of The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by DJ Chris Nice & DJ Keo as we discuss the future of Verzuz & what the future holds for this platform; why Jermaine Dupri isn’t getting enough of his roses in the potential JD-Diddy battle; the Fugees Reunion tour & their potential impact on the music industry; the return of Rap City; plus more.

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 169

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The Ave Podcast – #RIPChuckyThompson

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 166: #RIPChuckyThompson

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by DJ/Producer DJ Keo as we celebrate the body of work of the late great music producer Chucky Thompson; how his greatness was underrated, and more.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 166

Chucky Thompson, Hitmaker for Notorious BIG, Mary J. Blige, Dead at 53 - Rolling Stone

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The Ave Podcast – Chauvin Verdict Reaction, Red & Meth Verzuz, & Remembering DMX

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 153: Chauvin Verdict Reaction, Red & Meth Verzuz, & Remembering DMX

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by DJ/Producer DJ Keo & SSA Family Member Shawn Adonis as we share our reactions of the Derrick Chauvin guilty verdict; discuss where we direct our energies as a community going forward Post-trial; break down the Redman & Method Man Verzuz; share our memories of DMX & Black Rob, and a lot more. To donate to the St Vincent & the Grenadines La Soufrière Eruption GoFundMe co-created by the family of Shawn Adonis, please click here.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 153

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The Ave Podcast – Beres Hammond.

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 148: Beres Hammond

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by DJ Chris Nice as we share our reactions from Sunday night’s Beres Hammond’s Virtual Concert Love From A Distance.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 148

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The Ave Podcast – Fugees’ The Score @ 25

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 146: Fugees’ The Score @ 25

Today on The Ave Podcast, we’re calling on the spirits of Flashback Friday as we discuss one of the great albums in music history. Twenty-Five years tomorrow, The Fugees (comprised of Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, and Pras) released their second album on Ruffhouse/Columbia Records “The Score”. The album was released during the height of one of the most tumultuous periods in Hip Hop yesterday, but The Score went on to not only outsell every album in it’s genre, the impact was felt way beyond North America. With the group’s stunning mastery of their own style (which was Hip Hop-R&B-Caribbean influenced at minimum), the album went on to sell over 6 million copies in the USA alone, and over 20 million worldwide. However, the group members went their separate ways (almost chaotically) & never made another follow up album to their legendary masterpiece. I’m joined by DJ Chris Nice & DJ Keo as we discuss the legendary album; inquire if Lauryn was actually the greatest talent in the last 30 years; the Fugees downfall & if successful groups are designed to last; the power of Ego; plus we share our Top 3 songs; the importance of “Killing Me Softly” for the group, and how it forever changed their careers, and so much more.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 146

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The Ave Podcast – 25th Anniversary of Buju Banton’s ‘Til Shiloh Album

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 136: 25th Anniversary of Buju Banton’s ‘Til Shiloh Album

Today on The Ave Podcast, we take you back to the musical Golden Era of 90’s music, and celebrate one of the Greatest Reggae albums of all time. Twenty Five years ago, dancehall recording artist Buju Banton, released his 3rd album “‘Til Shiloh”. The album was not only a departure from his Dancehall roots, but Buju’s decision to become more conscious with his material launched him to international superstardom and acclaim. His album went gold, becoming one of the landmark Reggae albums of the modern generation. I’m joined by DJ Chris Nice (Grooves & Rhythms Mixshow, Fridays 4-6pm on MyLime Radio; Limer’s Corner) & Wukup Productions (Wuk Hours, Thurs 2-5pm & Island Fusion Fridays, Fridays 6-8pm on MyLime Radio), as we break down our Top songs from the album, the impact it has on the culture, if this album will forever grant Buju Universal love amongst his fans and Reggae lovers alike, and much more.

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 136

Til Shiloh by Buju Banton (Album, Ragga): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list - Rate Your Music

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