Alexis talks to Donald and Patrick from 1Percent Gallery about how they started the company selling $100 apparel pieces. From their first project to establishing 1Percent Gallery Sounds, the founders have played an important role in the new paradigm for Boston's creative culture.

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Production & editing by Alexis @ebadubadu @firstyearprj
Intro music provided by @BadDecisionsCo
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S1 E2 The $100 T - Shirt (with 1Percent Gallery)

From creating experiences like Brunch & Burn to very recently winning Epicenter Community’s Accelerate Boston Pitch Contest, Heather has hit the ground running with the development of the Boston-based, boutique fitness startup, perfectly named Trillfit.

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Intro music provided by @BadDecisionsCo
Outro music provided by Dalvin. at https://soundcloud.com/dalvinbeats

*Trillfit’s weekly collaboration with Athleta on Newbury Street happens weekly on Thursdays, and kicks off May 5th, 2016.

S1 E3:  Stay Trill (with Heather from Trillfit)

Producer of smooth & soulful beats, coupled with creative and funky visuals, Saedi is a producer and visual designer hailing from Boston. On today’s episode we’re talking about first-years and everything BOSTON—from the influx of creatives finally getting national recognition for their work, to our favorite things about the city. 

This episode is part one of a two-part series, highlighting two creatives honing their craft. Together they make 2048 (Saedi + Samo D). Look out for next week’s episode with Samo D.

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Intro music provided by @BadDecisionsCo
Outro music provided by Dalvin. at https://soundcloud.com/dalvinbeats


S1 E4: Boston Is The New Boston (with Saedi)

As a unique artist, hailing from Dorchester, The Samo D is one of the most down to earth, genuine souls I’ve met in a while. With only a couple songs put out, he’s been featured in Pigeons & Planes Best of 5 On It and by MTV as someone who’s definitely pushing the boundaries sonically. In today’s episode we talk about his first-year experiences as an artist & creative, and the eclectic movement that’s happening in Boston and spreading nationwide.

This episode is part one of a two-part series, highlighting two creatives honing their craft. Together they make 2048 (Saedi + Samo D).

Creepin’: https://youtu.be/ri3R3ag1wLI

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Background intro music by The Samo D @TheSamoD
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S1 E5:  F*ck Structure. Things Are A Lot Better Free (with The Samo D)

Prayer pose guru and lover of the culture, Malcolm is one of the members of the Boston-based music and cultural collective, CLLCTV BOS. The collective houses good vibes for the city with its monthly day-party titled, The Wave. The Wave recently won the group, "Best of Boston’s Best Dance Party of 2015." Founded by Ray Leroy and Paul Francois, the collective also includes Seun Ajewole, Kibee Miller, Owen Lumadede and Brian Karanja.

Tune in as we talk about how the collective got its start, and the challenges the group came across in its process. 

Find Malcolm and CLLCTV Boston on Twitter and Instagram, at @malcolmjgray and @CLLCTVBOSTON respectively. 

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Initial background intro music by Native Son’s set during CLLCTV Boston’s The Wave
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S1 E7: Do It For The Culture (with Malcolm From CLLCTV Boston)

Creator of all things cool, Modi is the co-founder of DC to BC and Trillectro, a dope electronic, hip-hop festival based in DC. Listen as we talk about his first-year experience co-creating these brands, the special sauce to producing such authentically dope experiences, and what the group has cooking up for us.

*While this episode has been released today, it was previously recorded and may mention some events that have already happened. Check out Trillectro’s website for upcoming events (trillectro.com).

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S1 E8: The Trillest Journey Ever (with Modi, co-founder Of Trillectro + DC to BC)

Hilarious comedienne, writer and actress, Yvonne Orji is here with us today talking about the story behind her first-year experience getting into the entertainment industry. Just to give you a bit of background, Yvonne does everything from stand-up comedy to writing and starring in her self-created series called First-gen. She’s now is starring in HBO’s forthcoming series, created by the Issa Rae, titled Insecure. She has an amazing story, so listen here to catch some gems!

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S1 E9: 10 Years Of Yes (with Yvonne Orji)

Producer, artist and overall musician, Haasan Barclay has one of the most unique sounds, ever. His production credits include work with Boston-based artists like Original Kadeem, Michael Christmas and OG Swaggerdick. But this project that he dropped, entitled Heaven is Your Last Dream, is what initially caught our attention.

Stay tuned as Alexis and Haasan talk about his first-year experience as an artist and badass musician.

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Music clip: "Rest" by Original Kadeem
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S1 E10: How Do You Eat an Elephant?  (with Haasan Barclay)

Noted by Russell Simmons as one of the reasons he entered the music business, the unsung legend Eddie Cheeba is one of the pioneers of hip hop. Cheeba sat down with us and shared his experiences within his novice years as one of the most internationally sought out DJs, his experience bringing hip hop overseas, and how the game has changed today.


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S1 E11: When You Inspire The Legends (with DJ Eddie Cheeba)

This week we have Cory Townes on First Year Project, talking about his first-year experience as a music writer, his ever-evolving relationship with his father DJ Jazzy Jeff, moments of vulnerability living in New York City, and the lessons he’s learned on his journey.

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S1 E12:  Not By Accident (with Cory Townes)

When I think of the definition of a BOSS, one of the first people who come to mind is Malia Lazu. She can cuss about the litter she’s tired of seeing on the street, and then beautifully pitch your own business idea to you, before you even have it solidified.

That’s what makes her Malia though. 
She’s genuine. She’s informed. And she puts in the work.

Activist, civic organizer and all-around innovator, Malia Lazu is the Founder and President of Epicenter Community, a community that embodies the values of authentic diversity and the art of real conversation, while inspiring inclusive collaboration and delivering positive impact within the Boston community.

Previously, Malia started MassVOTE at 19 years old, was a Community Innovators Fellow at MIT and the co-founder and executive director of Future Boston Alliance.

On today’s episode we’re talking about the nonprofit sector, neighborhoods, and the first-year experience seeing your very own community change before your eyes. 

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S1 E13: Like A Boss (with Malia Lazu)

I first heard of Kiana on Gimlet Media’s podcast, Sampler, and have since been following her work. From the deep southern cuts in her mixes on Soundcloud to her writing pieces and music reviews on NPR, Music writer and DJ, Kiana Fitzgerald at the age of twenty-six is doing a little of it all.

Still very much in life’s transitional phase, as am I, listen as Kiana and I talk about new beginnings, the absurdity of this week and the beauty and fear that’s intertwined with embracing the process.

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S1 E15:  Freedom (with Kiana Fitzgerald)

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First Year Project

Season 2 Trailer

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S2 E1: Start Now (with Langston Kerman)

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S2 E2: Create Your Own Momentum (with Gia Peppers)

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S2 E3: Go Through It All (with Jozen Cummings)

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S2 E4: Let The Work Speak For Itself (with Stay Silent PVD)

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S2 E6: "Companies Don't Love You" (with Jonathan Jackson, Co-Founder of Blavity)

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S2 E7: Faith Your Fears (with Chasity Cooper)

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S2 E8: Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone (with Michell Clark of Artistic Manifesto)

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REPLAY: Not By Accident (with Cory Townes)

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S2 E9: "Make Empathy Great Again" (with Melissa Obleada)

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S2 E10: Keep Going, Keep Growing (with Darian Symoné Harvin)

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2017 Season 2 Recap Episode

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Being A POC Millennial In Boston

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CLIP - J Prince On Failure

CLIP - J Prince On The Process

CLIP - J Prince On Moments Vs. Movements

CLIP - J Prince On Tough Decisions

CLIP - J Prince On Finding The Geto Boys

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Master Yourself, Master The World  The J Prince Story

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Grow Where You're Planted Podcast 2019

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