Welcome to Soundbytes by J., an audio scrapbook that captures the small, vivid moments that make life worth archiving. In this entry, I share my experiences from April 2025 — a month full of travel, connection, and unexpected insights. Crawfish critiques and car meet surprises, and family stories from South Carolina to Louisiana.

This is a space for memory-keeping, storytelling, and building a community through audio frequency. Feel free to join the conversation in the comments, share your takeaways, or simply vibe out. Thanks for listening.

Entry Highlights:
– "You will only ever exist here and now. Don’t live in the past or the future — happiness lives in the present."
– "Remember that it takes confidence to be stupid. Change takes time, but through consistency, you’ll begin to see it."
– "You live your best life when you do exactly what you want and stop apologizing for it."
– "Behave in ways that make you happy, and how you’re perceived will naturally filter out misaligning energies."
– "I’m at the crossroads of all the best qualities of my past and present, working toward my future self."

Features:
- Uncle Calvin
- Uncle Pop
- Mama Shirley
- Isiah Carey
- Roach & Day-Day - played by Justin Pierce & Mike Epps
- Chris H.

Credits, Full set & Extras
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Let’s archive something real. Pocket the little moments — they’re the seeds that grow into giant memories.

Set:
Soule - Okvsho
Hold Me Close - Nali
Only Human - SiR
Back - SiR
You're Stuck - Odeal & Summer Walker
Bone 2 Pic - Angie Stone
The Fall - Maxwell
Tam Tam - Venna
Me at The Zoo - S. Fidelity & Abase
Higher Plains - Clever Austin
Music - Cleo Sol

ep I - entry one - april 2025

Welcome to Soundbytes by J., an audio scrapbook that captures the small, vivid moments that make life worth archiving. In this entry, I share my experiences from May 2025 — a month of fellowship, celebration, and blessings. 

This is a space for memory-keeping, storytelling, and building a community through audio frequency. Feel free to join the conversation in the comments, share your takeaways, or simply vibe out. Thanks for listening.

Entry Highlights:
– "Life keeps moving — plan or no plan. So take the chance; that moment may never come again."
– "You already have everything you need. Open your aperture. Pay attention. Be grateful."
– "Gratitude prepares you to receive what you’ve been praying for."
– "Don’t think chicken thoughts. You’re an eagle. Fly accordingly."
– "Know the difference between loving someone and being in love with them."
– "No misery is worth complaining about. Lead every day like it’ll go in your favor."

Features:
- Jasmine
- Granny Laurette

Credits, Full set & Extras
 📲 Connect with me: @mrgrier.pdf @j.s.grier
 🗣️ Drop a comment — this is a community.

Let’s archive something real. Pocket the little moments — they’re the seeds that grow into giant memories.

Set:
a FEW songs - Saba
Reciprocity - Saba
Come Unto Me - Take 6
Rooftop Summer - E. Jones
Blessed Like That - threetwenty
Abusey Junction - Kokoroko

ep II - make sumn - may 2025

In this June entry, I’m moving with meaning. I’m learning to take up space with purpose, to chase the things that light me up, and to lean into the messiness of caring deeply. This month is all about patience, clarity, and showing up with intention—whether that means standing firm on what I believe, redefining failure as a foundation, or remembering that my regular life is someone else’s dream.

This is a space for memory-keeping, storytelling, and building a community through audio frequency. Feel free to join the conversation in the comments, share your takeaways, or simply vibe out. Thanks for listening.

Features:
Amita Tao - Issa (Adults)
Grandma Martha
Uncle Chris
Saba - (Atlanta Concert)

Credits & Extras:
 📲 Connect with me: @mrgrier.pdf @j.s.grier
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Let’s archive something real. Pocket the little moments — they’re the seeds that grow into giant memories.

Set:
It’s Love - De’leon rmx
Swallow My Pride - Budgie
It Is What It Is - THundercat
Sicily Box - Venna
Portrait Of Tracey - Yussef Dayes


ep. III - move with meaning - june 2025

In this July entry, I’m tending to the maintenance—checking in on how I’ve been moving through life, and making space to adjust the things that no longer fit. Halfway through the year, I’m learning to move with more discernment: being intentional about the energy I carry, the people I keep close, and the goals I choose to chase.

Turning 30 isn’t far off, and that milestone has me thinking about where I’m headed—not with pressure, but with clarity. This episode is a mid-year tune-up. A reminder that consistency is care, that rest is resistance, and that the road ahead is only as smooth as the work you’re willing to put in now.

This is a space for memory-keeping, storytelling, and building a community through audio frequency. Feel free to join the conversation in the comments, share your takeaways, or simply vibe out. Thanks for listening.

Features:
- Alicia Bordeaux
- Grandma Martha
- Granny Nancy (The Gemini)
- Aunt Sharon
- Uncle Dean

Extras: 
 📲 Connect with me: @mrgrier.pdf @j.s.grier
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Let’s archive something real. Pocket the little moments — they’re the seeds that grow into giant memories.

Set:
Love to The World Prayer - LTD
Flight of the Blackbyrd - Zo! ft. Phonte
Liberation - Outkast
Bigger Picture - Big KRIT
Do Wop - Lauryn Hill
I Try - Angela Bofil
Hereditary - Isaiah Rashad
LMK - Ambre
Pick It Up - Nayomhi, jamie.stew, gracel
B.A.B.E. - Sault
Idea 5 (Call My Name) - Kokoroko

ep. IV - service due - july 2025

Intro episode to Philotropical Vibes, a teen podcast hosted by Peace Maker Grier who talks about various intellectual topics such as music, food, race, religion, philosophy, politics, theory and everything under the sun. Providing a comfortable and safe environment for expression of the mind and bridging the gap between misconceptions and misunderstanding between the youth and the mature. Also serves as a stage for local aspiring artist. 

Contact Information:
philotropicalvibes@gmail.com
Twitter: @phivibespodcast

Peace Maker Grier:
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter: @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

Quote:
"Life is a game, play it; Life is a challenge, meet it; Life is an opportunity, capture it." -Unknown

Background Music:
Bedroom Wine - Castelluzzo

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Intro

Meet the host episode of Philotropical Vibes, hosted by Peace Maker Grier. Purpose: Bridge the gap between the adult and teenage language and understanding of things. Making uncomfortable conversations comfortable again.

Contact Information:
philotropicalvibes@gmail.com
Twitter: @phivibespodcast

Peace Maker Grier:
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter: @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

Quote:
"The only think holding you back is yourself." -Unknown

Background Music:
Vacation - Julian Avila

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Meet The Host

The very first episode of Philotropical Vibes! Just a short little chat with host, Peace Maker Grier about procrastination, not letting perfecting get in the way of completion, a new concept of time, sleep and enjoying life without worrying about the various forms of measurements in the world.

Contact Information:
philotropicalvibes@gmail.com
Twitter: @phivibespodcast

Peace Maker Grier:
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter: @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

Quote:
"You’re not your salary, your house bedroom and bathroom count, and no matter how big your bank account is, your grave is 6ft under just like everyone else’s." -Unknown

"Time is one thing that comes and goes every single day but it is also something that we can never get back." -Jaylin Grier

"Be happy now. Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it’s at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored." -Earl Nightingale.

Background Music:
Sing About Me (Instrumental) - Kendrick Lamar

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Episode 001

Life is Not Short

A conversation I had with my Uncle over the summer. Just a little backyard talk about youth and our sense of entitlement, respect, growing up, and anything else. 

Contact Information:
philotropicalvibes@gmail.com
Twitter: @phivibespodcast

Peace Maker Grier
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

Quote:
“It is easy, when you are young, to believe that what you desire is no less than what you deserve, to assume that if you want something badly enough, it is your God-given right to have it.” 
― Jon Krakauer

Background Music:
Happy Feelings - Frankie Beverly & Maze

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Episode 002

Youth and Entitlement

A little something different. Instead of a conversation, this episode is the start to a new segment; The Student Study Set List. Music for the road, studying, reading, cleaning or whatever else you do that requires you to stay focused or pass time.

Set List:
1. On The Map | Mick Jenkins (ft. BADBADNOTGOOD)
2. Tokyo | FKJ
3. Losing My Way | Fkj & Tom Misch
4. Orbit | Sue Lily
5. (No One Knows Me) Like The Piano | Sampha
6. Incomplete Kisses | Sampha
7. Cranes In The Sky | Sampha
8. Man Like You (Cover) | Patrick Watson
9. Tom Misch | Follow
10. Tom Misch | I Wish
11. JMSN | Power
12. Love Again | Ta-Ku (ft. JMSN & Sango)
13. Brazilian Blowjob | Mr. Carmack
14. Tadow | FKJ & Masego
15. Learning For Your Love | Marcus Marr & Chet Faker
16. Be Your Girl (Kaytranada Edition) | Teedra Moses
17. Out Of My Head | Steve Lacyy head
18. Only One | Lido & Jaden Smith
19. Fallen | Jaden Smith
20. Terrified (Zikomo Remix) | Childish Gambino
21. C U Girl | Steve Lacy
22. Saywhat | Jay Robb

Most of these people are underground. I purposefully did that. If you knew the song, you would be tempted to sing along, defeating the purpose of keeping you attentive. A lot of great segments are coming soon. Keep on listening! 

Contact Information:
philotropicalvibes@gmail.com
Twitter: @phivibespodcast

Peace Maker Grier
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

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Episode 003

Study Music I

Just another typical teenage conversation about a few varying things. Disclaimer: Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and because they are featured on this podcast does not verify that I agree with them. This episode was recorded in Washington D.C. on Howard University's campus. It features A. Green. & K. Kelly. Hope you enjoy!

Contact Information:
philotropicalvibes@gmail.com
Twitter: @phivibespodcast

Peace Maker Grier
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

Quote:
“Every man should periodically be compelled to listen to opinions which are infuriating to him. To hear nothing but what is pleasing to one is to make a pillow of the mind.” 
― St. John Ervine

Background Music:
Childs Play - SZA ft. Chance The Rapper

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Episode 004

Typical Conversation

Back with another one! You enjoyed it, and I enjoyed your enjoyment. Another Study Set List. Music for the road, studying, reading, cleaning or whatever else you do that requires you to stay focused or pass time.

Set List:
1. Magnet | Day Fly
2. All Bad | J.I.D (ft. Mereba)
3. 4am | Paris Lain
4. I Don't Know | Nick Hakim
5. Fool Wit It (Freestyle)| Supa Bwe (ft. Chance The Rapper)
6. Free Lunch | Isaiah Rashad
7. Only Way | H.I.M
8. Gettin' Old | 6lack
9. Gravity | River Tiber
10. Miyazaki | Gallant
11. The Canvas | SiR
12. I Sip | Tory Lanez
13. Fight The Feeling | Mac Miller (ft. Kendrick Lamar)
14. Be There 4 Me | ROMderful (ft. KayFaraway)
15. Best Me | Sylvan LaCue
16. Mistakes | IshDARR
17. Come Over | Vedo
18. You Love Em | ROMderful (ft. Emmavie)

A lot of great segments are coming soon. Keep on listening! 

Contact Information:
philotropicalvibes@gmail.com
Twitter: @phivibespodcast

Peace Maker Grier
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

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Episode 006

Study Music III

I personally believe there is a huge misconception in America as to how to go about achieving higher education. Here are my thoughts on what's wrong with it and how it should be along with a few other rambles. Let me know what you think via our contact information below. Hope you enjoy!

Contact Information:
philotropicalvibes@gmail.com
Twitter: @phivibespodcast

Peace Maker Grier
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

Background Music:
1. First World Problems | Justice Der
2. Blessed  | Justice Der
3. Best Part | Justice Der
4. Giant Steps | Zoltan Dekany

Quote:
“Change is the end result of all true learning.” 
― Leo Buscaglia
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself."
― John Dewey

Source/Inspiration:
cnbc.com '10 Ultra-Successful Millionaire and Billionaire College Dropouts'
youtube.com 'Child Prodigy's Life-Altering Update | Where Are They Now | Oprah Winfrey Network'

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Episode 008

Education

This week's Study Set List! Enjoy! Music for the road, studying, reading, cleaning or whatever else you do when you do the things that you do.

Set List:
0:00. Soul | Yondo
4:05. God Bless | Syndrome
7:15. Family | Yondo
11:30. Sweet Escape | B. Young
14:25. Willow Tree | Yondo
18:31. Time Flies | Serge Crown ft. MiiiKXY
21:53. Dreamin | J. Roes
26:23. Dusk | ShinoX Mker
31:27. Wavy | B. Young
35:52. Sunny | Yondo
40:15. Stifling | Yondo
43:49. Limits | Lucid Soundz
48:54. Life | Syndrome
53:21. Hazel | UrBan Nerd Beats
59:13. Foreign | Syndrome
1:02:38. Convos | Kid Ocean
1:06:02. Wraith | Pilgrim Beats
1:09:25. Waves | Prodohue
1:12:42. Runaway | Lavish Jax
1:16:32. Ripper | John Savage
1:20:27. Element | Wocki Beats
1:23:37. Addiction | JB2
1:26:25. Balenciaga | Taylor King

A lot of great segments are coming soon. Keep on listening! 

Contact Information:
philotropicalvibes@gmail.com
Twitter: @phivibespodcast

Peace Maker Grier
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

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Episode 010

Study Music IV

Study Music V

Here's another one for ya!

Set List:
00:00. Dummy | Illuid Haller Beats
02:36. A Girl Can Wish | Timeless Era Beats
06:06. Full Effort | Timeless Era Beats
08:38. Generation Passed | Timeless Era Beats
09:55. Mingo | Illuid Haller Beats
13:45. Pot | Illuid Haller Beats
17:38. Soulmate | Timeless Era Beats
19:36. Turquoise | HXDY
22:52. Unexplained | Timeless Era Beats
25:33. Birdboy Day 1.5 | Serge Crown/Amethyst Rxckstars
28:52. Friday | Illuid Haller Beats
31:38. Good Morals | Timeless Era Beats
33:14. Home | HXDY
36:23. Jazzy Rhythm | Timeless Era Beats
38:59. My All | Timeless Era Beats
41:53. Round of Applause | Timeless Era Beats
45:02. The Elite | Timeless Era Beats
47:03. Passive | HXDY
49:54. Old Melody | Timeless Era Beats
52:39. Panther | Syndrome

2 new interviews coming and a feature!

Contact Information:
philotropicalvibes@gmail.com
Twitter: @phivibespodcast

Peace Maker Grier
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

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Episode 012

Study Music VI

Short little inspiration to identify your life's purpose and fulfill it. 

Contact Information:
philotropicalvibes@gmail.com
Twitter: @phivibespodcast

Peace Maker Grier
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

Background Music:
1. Rosy | Fravo
2. We Meet Again | Timeless Era Beats
3. Zzzzzz | Justice Der
4. I Smile | Mata
5. Lofi | RREARBEAR

Quote:
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” 
― Ralph Waldo Emerson 

Source/Inspiration:
Jim Carey Interview
Adam Leipzig's Ted Ex about Life's Purpose

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Episode 013

Finding Your Purpose

A dumb decision that turned into a good little conversation. Hope you enjoy. Reach out to me with the information below. I respond!

Contact Information:
philotropicalvibes@gmail.com
Twitter: @phivibespodcast

Peace Maker Grier
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

Background Music:
1. Long Way | Roach Beats

Quote:
"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."
― Muhammad Ali

Source/Inspiration:
David from Curry Honda

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Episode 014

Weird Situations To Great Conversations

A few quotes I found from a few individuals I would consider my mentors. What qualifies someone as a mentor. A few pieces of knowledge to take with you. Good Insight.

Contact Information:
philotropicalvibes@gmail.com
Twitter: @phivibespodcast

Peace Maker Grier
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

Background Music:
1. Fall In Love | Yondo
2. Spring | Yondo
3. Sativa | Yondo
4. Potent | Urban Nerd Beats

Quote:
"The best way a mentor can prepare another leader is to expose him or her to other great people."
― John C. Maxwell
"Mentoring is a brain to pick, and an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction."
― John C. Crosby

Source/Inspiration:
Salomondrin
The Stradman

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Episode 015

Finding the Perfect Mentors

Here is a conversation about various topics ranging from music and social differences to politics and mental illnesses. It's nothing special, just a nice conversation between two mature young men on the things going on around us. Enjoy.

Check out Kalki's Podcast coming soon to YouTube.

Contact Information:
philotropicalvibes@gmail.com
Twitter: @phivibespodcast

Peace Maker Grier
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

Quote:
"Freedom of speech means that the government can’t come for you for what you say.. but the people can still beat yo…"
― Kalki Kukkala
"We’re the last generation to make the impact but not receive it."
― Kalki Kukkala

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Episode 019

Conversation with Kalki Kukkala

Here is a set of all of my favorite NPR Tiny Desk Performances. Enjoy! Also, listed below are all of the songs featured in order from start to finish. Let me know which ones were your favorite!

Songs:
Tom Misch
- It Runs Through Me
- I Wish
Daniel Caesar
- Get You
Jorja Smith
- Blue Lights
Erykah Badu
- Green Eyes
H.E.R
- Focus
Anderson Paak. 
- Heart Don't Stand A Chance
Tyler the Creator 
- Boredom 
- Glitter
Mac Miller
- Small Worlds
- What's the Use?
Saba
- Heaven All Around Me
- Life
Jidenna
- Trampoline
Noname
- Reality Check
- Casket Pretty
- Bye Bye Baby

Contact Information:
philotropicalvibes@gmail.com
Twitter: @phivibespodcast

Peace Maker Grier
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

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NPR Tiny Desk Favs

Study Music

Here's a conversation between me and Creative Universe (Create A Universe on Youtube) about the mindset of a businessman in 2019. It's a very interesting conversation involving politics, economics, trends, and legacy. Tune in now!

Get Connected:
Twitter: @beingabetteryou

Host: Jay. G.
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

Hope you all enjoy!

Businessman in 2019 ft. Creative Universe

Here is a set of all of my favorite COLORS music performances with Maya Angelou and Oprah inspirational transitions. Enjoy! Also, listed below are all of the songs featured in order from start to finish. Let me know which ones were your favorite!

Sets:
00:00 | Justine's Interlude
- Goldlink

02:14 | 69 Camero
- Kyle Dion

05:12 | It Runs Through Me
- Tom Misch

09:41 | ShipTrip
- KYLE

12:26 | Rough Soul
- Goldlink

15:06 | Time
- Rexx Life Raj

19:19 | There You Go
- Saba

22:48 | Toast
- Koffee

25:52 | Tropicana
- Topaz Jones

Get Connected:
Twitter: @beingabetteryou

Host: Jay. G.
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

Hope you all enjoy!

A COLORS SHOW Favs

Hi guys,
Enjoy this conversation with Dasia about Homophobia in the African American community. I attempted to combine the music element of the podcast within the interviews. Let me know what you think about this. Keep them separate or together. I may not be a great interviewer but those mixes tho!? 

Pardon the sounds of trains, planes, and nature. This is what it's like living in the south side of Atlanta and I wanted to capture this conversation regardless of what it took. Thanks for listening and supporting as usual!

Homophobia in the African American Community

Here's a short Study List with Lofi type reverbs of some of my favorite songs this week. Enjoy

Mix List:
00:00 | Supermodel - Sza

03:30 | Roll Some Mo - Lucky Daye

09:00 | Entropy - Daniel Caesar

14:00 | Call - Lucky Daye

18:07 | Cyanide - Daniel Caesar

21:40 | The Palisades - Childish Gambino

25:10 | Yada Yada - Anderson. Paak

29:05 | Lost - Chance the Rapper (ft. Noname)

32:37 | Church Liquor Store - Saba (ft. Noname)

37:55 | Only If - Steve Lacy

39:50 | She My Girl (That's On Life) - Lil James Tucker

Get Connected:
Twitter: @beingabetteryou

Host: Jay. G.
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

Hope you all enjoy!

Study Music (Reverb Lofi Music)

Hi Guys! Welcome to a new series I'm going to call Life Lessons where I release a life lesson that I've learned weekly for as long as I can. I hope you all enjoy and I want you to participate as well. Share your life lessons with me via the social media tags listed below. Thanks again!

Song: Purple Tuesday - Rejjie Snow

Get Connected:
Twitter: @beingabetteryou

Host: Jay. G.
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

Hope you all enjoy!

Life Lessons: Your Steps Are Ordered

According to the engagement, you guys really enjoyed my Colors Show Favs, so here is part 2. I hope you guys enjoy! Let me know what are your favorites. 

A Colors Show Set:
00:00 | This Side - EarthGang
04:32 | Bad Commando - Rema
06:18 | Attention - Tiwa Savage
09:40 | Fake Names - Freddie Gibbs
12:55 | Downers - Greentea Peng
16:28 | Mornin Dew - Sunni Colon
19:36 | John Redcorn - SiR
23:12 | Rose - YellowStraps
26:55 | Hell N Back - Bakar
30:24 | How You Feel - Swsh
33:19 | Morning Blue - Gaidaa
37:16 | Cashmere Tears - Kojey Radical
40:50 | Make Me Cry - Pip Millett
43:30 | Dang - Fatima
48:07 | Buying Time - Lucky Daye
52:00 | Orbit - Nao
55:50 | Matalib - Sammany
58:28 | Eleven - Kojey Radical
60:35 | Acalanto - Luedji Luna

Get Connected:
Twitter: @beingabetteryou

Host: Jay. G.
IG: @jaylin.grier
Twitter @thepeacemaker
Snapchat: @emperor_grier

Hope you all enjoy!

A COLORS SHOW Favs (Pt. 2)

Kaytranada Mix MIX

NPR Tiny Desk Favs Pt. 2

Jam Session I

Jam Session II

Jam Session III: Classics

Jam Session IV

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