1. work (noun): activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result. Ex. "he was tired after a day's work" Based off the definition, a lot of people, organizations, institutions are not doing the work to reach the results. Maybe the results are in the beholder of who is doing the work. Listen...I don't know. I …

Simply put: market yourself. If you don't know how to, look at the people you admire and reach out to them. Find a friend that's good at it and ask them to show you what's up. All of that...but please, Neighbors and Groovers...market yourself. No one is going to help you. Even if you pay them. Well...rephrase...act AS IF no one is going to help you…

I've had this script since September of 2023 and I performed a test run on the process in June 2024. I'm sure on why it took long. I was being a student and everything else you can name and didn't lend myself to the creative side. I thought about it often but I wanted to be free of obligations when I had the chance to fall in to experimentation Pet…

I didn’t realize its been over a month since releasing a show. No bueno, Pete. Well…here’s a recording I did in between time and “forgot” to release it. It’s me being grumpy Pete. Enjoy. Follow all socials and subscribe to my websites: Mr. Al Pete and The MPN Network.Par Mr. Al Pete

We’re pushing and pulling…pushing and pulling…AND pushing and pulling, yall. *laughs* Here’s a quick pod episode where I speak on some school things: push strategy and pull strategy. I understand these methods but reading it in the space that I’m in made the ‘ah haa’ light bulb come on. I share my…vision…on how push and pull strategies apply to mar…

Grace be upon to you and yours. This should be one of the standards for humanity. Your grandparents probably exhibited this growing up…and if they didn’t…you know of a person that extended grace and mercy to you…when you KNEW you needed it the most. When you get grace and mercy offered to you without any warning, you feel a sense of luck. You defin…

I’ve been receiving inquiries about what an EPK (electronic press kit) is and what needs to be in them. I’ve also been in various conversations where some artists missed opportunities due to not having certain tools to present to media, DJs, event promoters, and even to their fans. One would say that its tragic to not have an EPK, but for me, I giv…

…I’m slightly coming down from the high I’ve been in for a month now. I’ll probably jump back to being high again because of the episodes I’ve been producing…and what I have in mind. If I could have more time…while resting…that’ll be great…but who said it’ll be easy? *waits on no one to reply* I’m thankful to everyone who sent their warm blessings …

I’m byke (for Duval County) and back (for the world). Season 6. Ah man. Here’s an introductory of what’s about to happen this go ‘round. It’ll be the same moves, but more artistic flow to it. To the new folks…welcome. To the Neighbors that’s been around…good day. While we get this show going, go back and listen to the previous shows from me and the…

Here’s my reel I submitted for the Black Podcasting Awards this year. Congrats to my folks who were nominated. Unfortunately I wasn’t selected this year so… …die empty…hope yall enjoy this show and the season. Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com. Instagra…

September 11th, 2001 will forever be a memorable moment in history. The 9/11 attacks on the United States has been dubbed as one of the worst events to occur. We send respects and prayers to everyone that was affected by the situation. On the flip, Jay Z released ‘The Blueprint’ album on the same day. This project was received well with hits like ‘…

Mellow soukous, Congolese Rhumba and othermellow African music to dance or move to

Soukous to dance or move to

…interesting. I used Chat GPT to come up with the description of the unfortunate racial shooting that happened in my city. I’m not THAT much of a political person, so this doesn’t sound like me. On the flip, the words are meant. Blessings to my city, the community New Town, the people on the frontline, Duval County, and everyone that is feeling hop…

A Fly Socks & Tees update for the Neighbors and Groovers who listen. I’ll make it public when further details get concrete. P.S. I’m totally cool with the decision I made. Bless up. Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com. Instagram: @mralpete Twitter: @mralp…

It’s the birthday, so I’m doing an obvious birthday show *laughs*. Here’s a quick 5:45am reflection. Thank you to everyone who is listening to this and has sent blessings. Be great to yourself and to others. Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com. Instagram:…

Here's a quick word about how we question and second guess ourselves when it comes to the beautiful work we create...and we end up not letting it go for the world to adore. These words are confirmation that I go through it often, but I have to just throw it out and let it breathe. Someone mentioned that when you do work, you might not get that inst…

Peace to the Content Creators of Color family and their support they lend to me. This was a general conversation in our daily Clubhouse room. Waffle House came up and it went from there. We joked about a typical experience at the restaurant: from the cooks coming back from break late to the drinks with no straws *laughs*! Check out the C4 crew site…

Do you feel like you're speaking to a wall or to an open sky and no one answers or acknowledges? I share some thoughts on this and how detrimental it could be to a community builder, manager, or anyone that's in position to be an ear to someone. Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network we…

Coming one with my thoughts with podcasting. I've played around with these feelings for a good minute, but woke up and decided to share. Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com. Instagram: @mralpete Twitter: @mralpeteMPN YouTube: https://youtube.com/mralpete …

Peace to the good brother Shawn Smith (Dripping in Black Podcast) for always saying the phrase 'when the student is ready, the teacher will appear' when we're having great conversations in the C4C Clubhouse room. He states this phrase when someone speaks on a learning lesson that someone receives...or should receives. Enjoy the quick clip of me ref…

...some random thoughts I had in my Notes. Wanted to share...and put a show on the boards. Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com. Instagram: @mralpete Twitter: @mralpeteMPN YouTube: https://youtube.com/mralpete Powered by The MPN Network.…

It's New Year's Eve and it's been a good 2022. I'm sharing some random thoughts. I appreciate everyone who listens to me be experimental and...random...on my (personal) podcast. Praying you have a blessed 2023. #TOTHETOP Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.co…

First thing first...Rest in Peace to Takeoff, one-third of the Hip Hop group The Migos *moment of silence* With that, I get into some administrative talk. If you have listened to past shows and talk to me in person (or virtual), I'm including the 'creator vs. admin' topic in said conversation. I share some extra thoughts surrounding this 'issue' an…

Good day, or evening Neighbors & Groovers. I don’t want to draw this out, but here’s an ideal of what B.A.B.N. 2 would sound like. The songs you’re hearing now are rough versions of the songs. For context, I like to record a reference of said song, send it to the producer of the record, make changes or add on things, record it again, get it mixed/m…

The music world stopped, but me and my brother Dedrick Hicks, Jr. were going...on the voice messages! Why did it stop...??? Yeah...HOV DID *theatre music comes on*...BUT...is Hov DONE...*lightning strikes and lady screams*...??? We go through his powerful, and probably his best verse EVER that was on DJ Khaled's new album 'GOD DID'. Dee gives some …

After a podcast recording with my friend Crowned ReRe for our show Flowers For The Culture, I left the recordings on while we went through some of Barry White’s music and celebrated him…or gave him his flowers. It started with us comparing White’s adlibs to Westside Gunn’s famous gun adlib…and it went from there. I figured that it would help me get…

After a successful RnB Mostly event, me and the homies grub at Midnight Diner in Charlotte, North Carolina. Random convos and corn beef hash. Yum. Enjoy. Songs: Mighteemike & Soulchef ‘Queen’ Lupe Fiasco ‘AUTOBOTO’ 9th Wonder/Conway ‘Machine & McQueen’ Nas ‘Brunch on Sundays’ Jansport J ‘Consideration’ Follow all socials and subscribe to my website…

Here’s a quick THANK YOU and update on some things in place, what’s to be in place, and what I’m keeping in place. A toast…! Song: DJ Jazzy Jeff ‘26 KITD’ Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com. Instagram: @mralpete Twitter: @mralpeteMPN YouTube: https://you…

Happy Summer, everyone. Summer Solstice is a special day/moment for me. It marks the longest day of the new season, and I love long days. With that, I recorded this reference one year ago...and (somewhat) releasing it today. No need to keep holding tunes. Enjoy and more to come. Song produced by Freddy Bricks. Follow all socials and subscribe to my…

We're BYKE with a fresh take on some thoughts I have. In this episode, we're speaking on me not wanting to be viewed as the worker. My surroundings have depended on me to produce their work (on their terms), and I'm over it...for now. I'm working on a new journey to becoming the person above the worker. Enjoy. #TOTHETOP Season 5 has begun! Follow a…

Today is the last day of the C4C Challenge! I made it *breathing HARD*...but it was a cool exercise to do. On the last one, I pulled a card from Pod Decks and it asked “What’s the most common reason for people failing or giving up?”...and I gave my perspective as to why. Serious talks here, but enjoy. Check out The Content Creators of Color and the…

Went to an event and the etiquette moves weren't present. YIKES! I talk about it some and give my top 5 things that should be in place, etiquette wise. Enjoy. Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Challenge at https://c4challenge.com and follow them on Instagram: @creators_of_color. You can also listen to the shows from other creators o…

Have yall been watching the Kanye West documentary ‘Jeen-Yuhs’?? I’m trying to not spill my thoughts out on this, but…I do give a little thoughts on this episode. More of the Ye talk soon! Enjoy! Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Challenge at https://c4challenge.com and follow them on Instagram: @creators_of_color. You can also list…

Loyalty…loyalty…LOYALTY! I speak about being loyal to things (career) when I probably shouldn’t be. Is loyalty a good or bad thing? Hmmm… Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Challenge at https://c4challenge.com and follow them on Instagram: @creators_of_color. You can also listen to the shows from other creators on the Spotify playlis…

I’m introducing one of my podcasts I have to everyone: Flowers For The Culture! It’s hosted by me and my friend Crowned ReRe and we bring A LOT of Black Joy on the show. We give flowers to actors, musicians, etc. We also have a segment called ‘What’s Fresh In The Culture’ where we talk about what’s going on…in the culture. Here’s a snippet. Enjoy. …

What is the first thing I think of when I wake up? Hmmmm…hit play to see! Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Challenge at https://c4challenge.com and follow them on Instagram: @creators_of_color. You can also listen to the shows from other creators on the Spotify playlist. Want to spice up your podcast with intriguing questions and t…

A quick episode. I pulled a Pod Deck card on myself and…I answered it. Hit play to find out what I pulled. Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Challenge at https://c4challenge.com and follow them on Instagram: @creators_of_color. You can also listen to the shows from other creators on the Spotify playlist. Want to spice up your podcas…

We all are seeking something bigger than us to have full purpose attached to it. I share my thoughts when it comes to me. Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Challenge at https://c4challenge.com and follow them on Instagram: @creators_of_color. You can also listen to the shows from other creators on the Spotify playlist. Want to spice…

Does having competition fuel you in said field? If so…WHY??? Competition is trash and I’m speaking on how I don’t like it. Enjoy...sheesh. Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Challenge at https://c4challenge.com and follow them on Instagram: @creators_of_color. You can also listen to the shows from other creators on the Spotify playli…

In this episode, I’m giving 5 things that creators need to focus on when being the great creators we are! This includes me (at times). Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Challenge at https://c4challenge.com and follow them on Instagram: @creators_of_color. You can also listen to the shows from other creators on the Spotify playlist. …

Field trip flow! I went to check out Big Boi (from Outkast) and others perform…and I’m giving a recap on how it went. Enjoy and go listen to some Big Boi music today! Full link/video of recap can be found here: https://bit.ly/3HL3pfW Also, follow Flowers For The Culture podcast here: https://linktr.ee/fftcpodcast Check out The Content Creators of C…

I share my thoughts on how power can help, or hinder situations and relationships. Being in tune with how power occurs is important. Enjoy. Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Challenge at https://c4challenge.com and follow them on Instagram: @creators_of_color. You can also listen to the shows from other creators on the Spotify playl…

Audio engineers have various styles they use when they’re editing, mixing, and mastering. I talk about one of my methods and how I approach audio working. Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Challenge at https://c4challenge.com and follow them on Instagram: @creators_of_color. You can also listen to the shows from other creators on th…

Do you focus more on building your social media presence up, more than your real life presence? I share my thoughts on this and give some examples on how I MIGHT do it. I also pull the card from Pod Decks. Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Challenge at https://c4challenge.com and follow them on Instagram: @creators_of_color. You can…

Sticking with the Black History Month celebrations and reflections. Today, I give a history spill on Mr. Tom Joyner. Everyone remembers his show, the jingle, and the multiple things he’s done for the black community. Enjoy the listen. Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Challenge at https://c4challenge.com and follow them on Instagram…

Neighbors! I’m sharing a pre-recorded clip of me pulling an interesting PodDeck card. It’s tied to Black History Month…OOOOHHH!! Enjoy! Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Challenge at https://c4challenge.com and follow them on Instagram: @creators_of_color. You can also listen to the shows from other creators on the Spotify playlist.…

It's Day 3 of the C4Challenge! The topic: 5 audio tips when it comes to podcasting. Being that I'm an audio engineer (by day and night), I hear some great, and not so great audio. Here are my 5...for now. Enjoy! Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Challenge at https://c4challenge.com and follow them on Instagram: @creators_of_color. Y…

Greetings Neighbors. Bonus episode 2 (of The Tables Might Wobble podcast) comes from a challenge that I'm in. I'm involved in a 30 day challenge, where me and a group of podcasters produce a show every day in the month of February. So, for day 2, I submitted this episode...that fits well with the miniseries. I talk about feeling safe while DJing. E…

This is an intro for the 30 Day Challenge I'm in with Content Creators of Color. Information below to see what it's more about, but the challenge is to release a podcast episode every day in the month of February. Cheers. Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Challenge at https://c4challenge.com and follow them on Instagram: @creators_o…