Santos takes on Balenciaga amidst their recent advertising campaign blunder where they featured children in bandage and other inappropriate poses. Santos discusses why it may be time to cancel Balenciaga, discusses how other high fashion clothing brands have tried to insult the consumer's intelligence either through exploiting children or through blatantly racist imagery, advertising, or designs. Santos also talks about the importance of holding these companies accountable and more.

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References:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/02/05/prada-blackface-settlement/

https://www.collectiveshout.org/caroline_bosmans_sexualises_kids_for_profit

https://www.africanews.com/amp/2018/01/08/fashion-brand-hm-apologizes-for-ad-of-black-boy-in-coolest-monkey-hoodie/

https://amp.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/feb/07/gucci-withdraws-jumper-blackface-balaclava

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Santos gives a state of his podcast address to the audience and talks about why he just hasn't felt like podcasting lately. Plus Santos gives an album review of Nas' latest release "King's Disease 3", and reveals why he believes it isn't the best among the 4 albums released with Hit Boy, he also ranks his least favorite songs as well as his favorite songs, and ranks all 4 Nas+ Hitboy albums. Follow Santos on Social Media:

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Santos talks about the recent issues revolving around basketball star Kyrie Irving and Ye (Kanye West) including their  antisemitic statements,  and co-signing of antisemitic viewpoints made in Amazon documentary. Santos gives his takes on the holding public figures accountable, how the NBA dropped the ball when it came to the Kyrie situation, how Ye's behavior and reteric led to these events, the Black Israelites, and more.

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Santos speaks with Long Island based MC of the Goat Squad Tony Dimes about his origins as an artist, his opinion of the current state of Hip-Hop, his top 5 most underrated MCS, what has happened to Ye (Kanye West)? Being an Italian American MC, the Long Island impact on Hip-Hop, why were there so many great MCs who came from L.I. but didn't rep it? The importance of making albums, and more!

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Santos gives his 10 Ways to Not be a Hypebeast. Santos goes off on people wearing "band tees", goes to war once again on "socks with Crocs", why you shouldn't be wearing Gucci, Balenciaga, and others brands, why in fashion you shouldn't trend hop, the importance of incorporating classic clothing staples into your wardrobe, why you should support independent clothing brands, and more!

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Santos speaks with Sneaker YouTuber streetwear enthusiast entrepreneur @guynkicks Guy N Kicks about all things sneaker industry from the rise of New Balance, Kanye West possibly leaving Adidas to join Nike, how the pandemic inspired Guy to create a YouTube channel, the decline of Nike's sneaker quality, admiring Teddy Santis and Aime Leon Dore, why Adidas is currently in major trouble, and more!

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Santos speaks with Arizona based MC and music entrepreneur Dan Nicholson about everything from his new album entitled "96 and Forever", how New York Hip-Hop became his biggest influence, do Latinos get the proper respect when it comes to their place in Hip-Hop? The decline of the "real Hip-Hop".The Tyga "Ay Caramba" music video controversy, why Latinos should hold him accountable, and more.

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Santos reunites with members of The Goat Squad (Tru Werdz and King Vir2ue to discuss their new EP entitled "Looking Back".

Tru Werdz and King Vir2ue discuss their creative process, the inspiration for this project, why it's important for artists to be able to allow room for growth, dealing with constructive criticism, the importance of the MC and producer to work together in accord when creating music, this current era of instant gratification and quickly produced music, and more.

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On this episode Santos catches up with former Miami based Cuban American Hip-Hop artist turned successful film/documentary/music video director Garcia (Michael Garcia). Garcia talks about why he decided to stop making music in favor for a career as a film director, his close friendship with DJ EFN and affiliation with Crazy Hood, giving his music to Big Pun, falling out of love with making music, creating music videos for Thalia, Becky G, Busta Rhymes, winning an MTV Video Music award, and more!

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Santos speaks with actor, writer, producer, and filmmaker Elaine del Valle, about everything from parts of her childhood, her life's work including the writing of her autobiography "Brownsville Bred", it's adaptation to a stage play, and her inspiration to continue to tell her story by turning it into a full length movie. Elaine talks about creating new opportunities through creating her own works, inspiring under served youth in communities of color, and more.

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Santos speaks with Hip-Hop artist and song writer about all things from his beginnings as an artist, the being approachable in the music industry, making connections, the most underrated MCs in Hip-Hop history, the legacies of Big Pun and Fat Joe, the impact of Pablo Escobar on Jackson Heights Queens, NY, his battle with cancer, and much more.

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Santos talks about how Nike has become all hype and no substance. Nike details his experience as a consumer and sneaker enthusiast, why Nike has decided to cut corners with poor quality sneakers in favor of fast profit to meet high demand. Santos also discusses his new love affair with New Balance, how New Balance is breathing New life into sneaker culture, why we as consumers should hold brands accountable and expect better quality for the prices we pay for their products, and more!

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On this episode Santos speaks with members of the Hip-Hop conglomerate, group, label, and movement The Goat Squad!

Santos speaks to several members of the Goat Squad ( Tru Werdz, K Banger, Tony Dimes, King Vir2ue, B.A.L.L.E.R. Brown, Toby Manson, Yours Truly, Tricky Haze, Loretta's Only, and Gonz); about all things Hip-Hop from agism, Can an MC still be considered elite if he/she has a ghostwriter? The importance of preserving the Old School, the legacy of Kanye West, Who is the GOAT SQUAD? What does is take to compete in today's current music industry, The Goat squad spits some bars, plus SANTOS SPITS A FREESTYLE, and much more!

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On this episode Santos speaks with Hip-Hop producer and Boom Bap Old School enthusiast Cee Da Cuban! Cee Da Cuban talks about his beginnings first as an MC, discovering Hip-Hop production, the impact of Old School Hip-Hop pioneers such as DJ Charlie Chase and Marley Marl, why Boom Bap Hip-Hop will never die, signing his first label deal, working with countless artists such as The Beatnuts, the thought process of creating a beat, and more!

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Santos speaks with comedian, radio host, DJ, and TikTok sensation Rafael Gee about all things from his beginnings as a comedian, creating funny content for social media, the Will Smith and Jada Oscar's scandal, why women can have sex with whomever they want while men can only have sex with who they can!, his takes on Hector Lavoe, Marc Anthony, why Iris Chacon is the original JLO, and much more!

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On this episode Santos speaks with Democrat Angel Vasquez (who is running for NY STATE Senate) and serves the Washington Heights and Inwood Upper Manhattan areas, about the upcoming race for New York State Senate, his Washington Heights upbringing, the influence of working class Dominican parents, his experiences as a teacher, New York City's homelessness crisis, the need for more affordable housing in New York City, and more.

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Santos speaks with community organizer, activist, and DACA recipient Eva Santos Veloz about all things from her Dominican origins, advocating for immigrants and DACA recipient rights, and why she does not believe in marrying for US Citizenship, what is DACA and why all Americans should care? Plus have more immigrants been deported under the Biden administration already than under the Trump administration?

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On this episode Santos speaks with Democrat who is running for the New York State Assembly District 68 Wilfredo López. López discusses his Puerto Rico and East Harlem roots, his experiences working in public service, his strong opposition to New York City Slumlords, economic inequality, the current issues with crime, substance abuse, and solutions to help combat some of these issues, what are some of the best places to get a Chopped Cheese sandwich, and more!

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Santos speaks with former Freestyle music singer turned Bachata artist Benny Gonzalez on all things from finding the courage to live his dream to pursue music, making the decision to switch from freestyle singer to bachatero, how he was able to find his voice to create a distinct sound, pride for his Puerto Rican roots, overcoming personal tragedy in the loss of his mother, how to avoid pitfalls of the Music Industry, the decline of Salsa music, and more!

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Check out the latest music by Benny Gonzalez available on all streaming platforms Spotify and ITunes.

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Santos speaks with Arizona based R&B soul singer/songwriter Lizeth Arenas about everything from her music career to how she worked up the courage to chronicle parts of her life in her own works of music. Lizeth talks about her experiences of balancing her traditional Mexican upbringing with the Chicano experience, how she drew inspiration from her marriage to create of her new EP entitled "Blue", creating music with the Under Ground Music group, incorporating Spanish with her music, and more.

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Now available on YouTube the official music video for "Shine On" .

Blue the EP available on April 22nd on all streaming platforms via Underground Music Group ™️.

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