Author: Jake Rodriguez

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Yin & Yang is a married Hip Hop duo based in Austin, Texas. When they are writing, recording, or performing, they are advocates for suicide awareness and anti-domestic violence and sexual assault activists. To learn more, visit: https://takeoffterminal.studio/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jake-rodriguez/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Erica Young, AKA “The Voice Of Erica,” is a singer, songwriter, producer, host, and actress from Houston, Texas, who is taking Austin’s music scene by storm!! We talked about her upbringing in the church and how she became “The Voice Of Erica!!” To learn more, visit: https://takeoffterminal.studio/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jake-rodriguez/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Host Jake Rodriguez talks with Donnie Cash. Donnie is an Entertainment Manager, Independent Music Executive, Road Manager, and Owner of “We Got Motion Entertainment.” To learn more, visit: https://takeoffterminal.studio/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jake-rodriguez/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Host Jake Rodriguez talks with Jami Hightower. Jami is a former football player with Texas A&M and the owner of H2 Entertainment Group and H2 EG Solution here in Austin, Texas. To learn more, visit: https://takeoffterminal.studio/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jake-rodriguez/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Niko Fitz is a recording engineer, music producer, musician and the owner of H&L Records. Also on this episode, premier artist on the label, Otto. We talked about his process for making records, and how he and Niko are clearly in syn To learn more, visit: https://takeoffterminal.studio/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jake-rodriguez/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify White Delicious is a rapper/writer from South Bend, Indiana, but currently resides in Austin, Texas. I co-produced his debut, EP “Red, White Delicious, and Blue,” with him, right around the Fourth of July last year! It is ALWAYS a GREAT time when “DUB D” comes by… but…just to be fair…this interview may not be for the “faint of heart,” as there IS some EXPLICIT language… so listen at your own risk.. Here is my conversation with White Delicious! To learn more, visit: https://takeoffterminal.studio/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jake-rodriguez/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Daya Dai is an independent R& B soul singer and songwriter based in Austin, Texas. She just released her debut EP, “Bittersweet” in September 2022, to rave reviews…. She talked about her writing process, where her inspiration comes from, and doing her 1st 2 LIVE performances… EVER!!  To learn more, visit: https://takeoffterminal.studio/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jake-rodriguez/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Josh “JCruz” Butcher is an audio engineer, videographer, marketing wiz, creative entrepreneur, and owner of Mad Rez Studios. On today’s episode, he shares his story of how he got started in the music business, went from “Metal Head,” to “Hip Hop Producer,” and how he ended up in Austin, Texas!! To learn more, visit: https://takeoffterminal.studio/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jake-rodriguez/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Mariano Mendez, aka “DJ La D Da,” has been DJing in and around Austin for over 20 years. He has also had his own record label and currently owns his own recording studio. He describes some of his experiences and what he is currently working on. To learn more, visit: https://takeoffterminal.studio/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jake-rodriguez/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify On today’s episode, we speak with Kornyan Bailey, a freelance videographer, photographer, director, graphic designer, and all-around creative. He is self-taught in many of his creative disciplines and shares his creative process and philosophy. To learn more about Kornyan Bailey, visit: kornyan.com To learn more, visit: https://takeoffterminal.studio/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jake-rodriguez/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify This episode highlights Anastasia Hera, rap artist, songwriter, vocalist, innovator, entrepreneur, and non-profit director. She is the recipient of SEVERAL Austin Hip Hop Awards, including “Best Female Artist.” She has also been featured in the Austin Chronicle, The Austin American Statesman, and has been a KUTX Featured artist. She is also the co-creator and brand ambassador for Hera Tropical Rum. To learn more, visit: https://takeoffterminal.studio/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jake-rodriguez/

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