https://www.95triplex.com/podcast/next-rated/ en-US hourly 1 No No https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-25-tallandskiinny/ https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-25-tallandskiinny/#respond Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:42:08 +0000 https://www.95triplex.com/?post_type=episode&p=87101 0 309630997_557596389702989_5089899614099016758_n 95 Triple X - WXXX 95 Triple X - WXXX full This past month at Osheaga, Kwame sat down with Montreal-based DJ Diana Philippe, known professionally as Tallandskiinny, who is an emerging force in the Canadian electronic music scene and has been steadily building momentum across the region. Operating 00:00 https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-24-the-2025-vermont-reggae-fest/ https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-24-the-2025-vermont-reggae-fest/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:46:13 +0000 https://www.95triplex.com/?post_type=episode&p=86972 0 935897687622992958 95 Triple X - WXXX 95 Triple X - WXXX full Bobby Hackney, the legendary bassist and lead singer of the proto-punk band Death and reggae band Lambsbread, recently visited 95 Triple X to sit down with host Kwame to discuss the remarkable history of the Vermont Reggae Festival and his decision to co 00:22:10 https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-23-moonchild-sanelly/ https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-23-moonchild-sanelly/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:39:29 +0000 https://www.95triplex.com/?post_type=episode&p=82639 0 unnamed 95 Triple X - WXXX 95 Triple X - WXXX full We had the chance to sit down with Moonchild Sanelly and talk about her not-so-overnight success. 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Kobra was candid about her experience and the music business 00:14:05 https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-12-featuring-abizo/ https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-12-featuring-abizo/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 01:58:22 +0000 https://www.95triplex.com/?post_type=episode&p=75737 0 abizo-pic 95 Triple X - WXXX 95 Triple X - WXXX full This week, Kwame sat down with Afrobeats artist Abizo from Congo, who immigrated to Burlington, Vt. 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We also touched on 00:16:37 https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-11-featuring-myra-flynn/ https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-11-featuring-myra-flynn/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:35:56 +0000 https://www.95triplex.com/?post_type=episode&p=75316 0 Myra-Next-Rated-Promo 95 Triple X - WXXX 95 Triple X - WXXX full Myra Flynn has been a fixture on the national talent scene for almost two decades. She has achieved success as a Musician, Songwriter, and Journalist. She has toured the country and appeared as an American Idol contestant. Now, balancing motherhood and tw 00:26:40 https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-10-featuring-mon-tea/ https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-10-featuring-mon-tea/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:52:38 +0000 https://www.95triplex.com/?post_type=episode&p=75310 0 image0-4 95 Triple X - WXXX 95 Triple X - WXXX full Mon-Tea is a Pop/RnB  Singer from North Carolina. He is finishing his degree in the music business in Lyndonville, Vermont, and resides in Chicago, Illinois. His travels around the country have influenced his sound as the son of a military officer. This 00:14:01 https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-9-featuring-termanalgy/ https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-9-featuring-termanalgy/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 22:52:04 +0000 https://www.95triplex.com/?post_type=episode&p=74445 0 14937423_1131097830315029_8930698715343278648_n 95 Triple X - WXXX 95 Triple X - WXXX full Boston-born rapper Termanology has been on the scene for over a decade. He took the time to chat with Kwame about his new album, "Time is Currency," and also about his work with Burlington Dj NasteeLuvz You. Termanology also debuted his new single, "Upto 00:09:08 https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-8-featuring-paul-russell/ https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-8-featuring-paul-russell/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 17:58:26 +0000 https://www.95triplex.com/?post_type=episode&p=74198 0 Paul-Russell-Quinn-Matthews-General-Use 95 Triple X - WXXX 95 Triple X - WXXX full This week, I talked with Arista recording artist Paul Russell about what inspires him, his firm hold on reality TV, and how he can make inspirational, clean, party music that does not sound corny. He also has advice for people who want to walk this path i 00:14:59 https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-7-featuring-jessie-murph/ https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-7-featuring-jessie-murph/#respond Tue, 07 May 2024 17:57:52 +0000 https://www.95triplex.com/?post_type=episode&p=74061 0 image001 95 Triple X - WXXX 95 Triple X - WXXX full On this week's episode, Kwame sat down with Columbia Records recording artist Jessie Murph to discuss her sold-out tour, her TikTok mean, and her dream collaboration with Jelly Roll. How did she go from a High School kid to a global star? Listen to find 00:11:12 https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-6-featuring-hayes-warner/ https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-6-featuring-hayes-warner/#respond Fri, 05 Apr 2024 17:28:48 +0000 https://www.95triplex.com/?post_type=episode&p=72708 0 Hayes-Warner 95 Triple X - WXXX 95 Triple X - WXXX full The moment Hayes Warner fully embraced her ambitions as an artist, she was set free. 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Knox shared some fascin 00:10:08 https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-2/ https://www.95triplex.com/episode/next-rated-episode-2/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:22:12 +0000 https://www.95triplex.com/?post_type=episode&p=70896 0 Jax-pic 95 Triple X - WXXX 95 Triple X - WXXX full On a recent episode of my show Next Rated, I had the pleasure of interviewing this rising star about his experiences on tour, the impact on his personal life, and his upcoming releases. Trust me; you want to take advantage of the chance to hear firsthand 00:15:44