NOT 97
NOT 97 is a home for discovering new music from talented, under-the-radar artists around the world. Biweekly episodes feature intimate conversation with rising artists from around the world, as well as exclusive in-studio live performances. Season Ten of NOT 97 will include a range of artists from Amindi, to FELIX!, Shae Universe, and more. NOT 97 is produced in partnership with The Orchard & Human Re Sources.
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6.5 Featuring KittySayWord
This week on Not 97 we're joined by prolific New York DJ KittySayWord.
Kitty introduces a contagious new track from the UK’s own Cadenza featuring Kasien, as well as a beautiful offering from the Venezuela-born singer-songwriter Maye.
We discuss rich, ...
59 min
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6.4 Featuring Kiesh Herman
Kiesh Herman joins us at the Noah store today. With years of experience working in the advertising world and music industry, Kiesh is currently the head of social media and digital marketing at Glassnote records.Kiesh introduces Queen’s own Prince SAMO a...
56 min
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6.3 Featuring Sharell Jeffrey
On today's episode we're joined by our friend Sharell Jeffrey. Sharell is an influential social media manager, digital and music marketing professional, as well as an artist manager.Sharell introduces her longtime friend An Capone, as well as a track fro...
64 min
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6.2 Featuring The Carlyle
Today's episode features The Carlyle—a man of many talents from manager, to A&R, to director, and more.
Carlyle introduces two New York up & comers — Nesta, and his bright & bouncy Benjis, as well as Zero McKenzi’s lively, jazz-infused Artwork.
We talk o...
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6.1 Featuring Love Mansuy
Season Six kicks off with New Jersey-born, LA-based singer/songwriter Love Mansuy. It's been a long time coming with Love—ever since his single "Mine" was featured in Not 97 3.11. Love was also interviewed in the debut edition of Not A Zine, discussing h...
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5.1 Featuring Nick Hakim
For Season Five's finale we invited our friend Nick Hakim—the prolific Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, producer—to join us at the Noah store. With pure curiosity and a dedication to uplifting talented young voices, Nick introduces us to the multifacet...
59 min
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5.9 Featuring Timmhotep Aku
On Season Five Episode Nine we sit down with Timmhotep Aku, former editor of Pitchfork’s hip hop vertical Levels, NPR, and now Afropunk. Timm introduces the forward thinking hip hop styling of Slauson Malone and Pink Siifu, as well as unknown London grou...
53 min
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5.8 Featuring Katherine Friedland
For today's episode we welcomed Katherine Friedland, the touring manager of the prolific indie record label Mom+Pop. We also welcome back friend and former guest Juicy Jackie to take over while Genesis is out of town.Katherine brings to the table Arthur ...
50 min
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5.7 Featuring Anthony Blue Jr.
The latest episode of Not 97 features Anthony Blue Jr. aka Stonie Blue, one of the most in demand DJs in New York, as well as a talented producer, graphic artist, photographer and more.
Blue introduces us to Atlanta's Dos Global, as well as "Sounds Fire...
56 min
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5.6 Featuring Athena Koumis
On today's episode we welcome Athena Koumis to the table. Athena is the current Head of Music Culture and Curation at XITE and former editor at Spotify.We go deep on a range of sounds like London’s 10 piece avant-Jazz collective SEED Ensemble, to New Yor...
61 min
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5.5 Featuring Regina Cho
We're halfway through season five, and today we're joined by prolific hip hop journalist Regina Cho, known for her work with Billboard, Genius, Hot 97, and more. Cho delivers with two local NYC artists — an explosive young lyricist named Asoh Black! & a ...
51 min
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5.4 Featuring Kristin Corry
For our second episode live from Noah NY we welcome Noisey and Vice Music staff writer Kristin Corry.Corry introduces LA-based Dijon and his rich, daring brand of RnB. We play “Mockingbird,” the deeply personal, graceful debut delivery from London’s Uma....
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5.3 Featuring Brandon "Jinx" Jenkins
Today's episode is a special episode, featuring a new team and a new home. Dave has gone on sabbatical in Sweden and we’ve welcomed back our friend and former guest, Def Jam publicist Genesis Garcia, to hold his seat. We've also found ourselves a new hom...
52 min
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5.2 Featuring Chidi Himself
This is a special episode of Not 97, featuring an artist who we played on season one episode one — Chidi Himself.Chidi shares an unreleased track with us, as well as introduces London-based friend and frequent collaborator MTMBO. He also plays a Soundclo...
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5.1 Featuring Brandon Payano
We're kicking off our fifth season with New York's own Brandon Payano—a writer, editor, and the US A&R for the influential Youtube show Colors.Yano introduces a bold, mesmerizing track from Toronto's Adria Kain, as well as an intricately woven delivery f...
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Season Four — Episode Ten (Feat. Captain Kirk D...
Season four finishes strong, featuring one of our biggest guest yet — The Roots' own Captain Kirk Douglas!
Kirk introduces us to his own flesh and blood, the 13-year-old Yung Ski Mask, along with his childhood friend: San Fransisco folk force Alabaster...
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Season Four — Episode Nine (Feat. "Juicy" Jacki...
Today's episode is a special one. Featuring "Juicy" Jackie Carrasco — a project manager at Lola Media Group and the founder of For The Creatives gallery — we're recording live from Kinfolk 90.
Jackie digs deep with a young man from Maine named Sam Knight...
55 min
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Season Four — Episode Eight (Feat. Vira Byramji)
Vira Byramji joins us on today's episode. Vira was formerly assistant manager at the legendary Electric Lady Studio. She’s an audio engineer and the founder of the music industry networking event Now What!
Energy starts high with an explosive young lyric...
58 min
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Season Four — Episode Seven (Feat. Gabe 'Nandez)
Gabe 'Nandez—the raw New York rapper—joins us on today's episode. Those that attended our Not A Showcase in October already know 'Nandez's sharp talent. The multi-cultural rapper discusses growing up around the world and the craft of creating music as a ...
55 min
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Season Four — Episode Six (Feat. Nigil Mack)
We're joined today by Nigil Mack, Republic Records' Vice President of A&R, who has spent years in the industry and played a critical role in the careers of Kid Cudi, DRAM, and more.Nigil introduces Virginia-born crooner Marco McKinnis and Queens-bred up ...
53 min
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Season Four — Episode Five (Feat. Arpan Somani)
Our friend Arpan Somani comes to the table today. Arpan works in brand partnerships at SoundCloud, co-runs the Brooklyn-based independent newspaper Hands, as well as manages Jachary, whose music was previously featured on the show.
Arpan introduces us to...
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Season Four — Episode Four (Feat. Yohana Zecarias)
Today's episode features Yohana Zecarias. Yohana is a multi-faceted producer working in the music industry. Her most recent work was as a producer for Black Thought's latest music video "Conception."
Today’s episode is heavy with harmony from Atlanta’s ...
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Season Four — Episode Three (Feat. Jayda B)
This is season four episode three with Jayda B — Jayda is a DJ, a manager for our friend and artist DUVV, and the US community manager for Amuse.io — the free music distribution company and record label that sponsored our debut "Not A Showcase" l...
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Season Four — Episode Two (Feat. Mike Herard)
Mike Herard is a product of New York's music scene. Herard is an A&R at Shady Records, the founder of Beat Hustle, and a manager for The Last Artful, Dodgr as well as a number of up-and-coming artists. Since coming up in the early 90s in Queens, Herard h...
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Season Four — Episode One (Feat. DUVV)
Welcome back to NOT 97. This is season four's debut episode featuring New York / Seoul-based alternative RnB artist DUVV. We kick off season four with "Oro," a playful, cinematic delivery from Mexican-American duo Reyna Tropical. DUVV introduces form...
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