I’ve been receiving inquiries about what an EPK (electronic press kit) is and what needs to be in them. I’ve also been in various conversations where some artists missed opportunities due to not having certain tools to present to media, DJs, event promoters, and even to their fans. One would Read More

…I’m slightly coming down from the high I’ve been in for a month now. I’ll probably jump back to being high again because of the episodes I’ve been producing…and what I have in mind. If I could have more time…while resting…that’ll be great…but who said it’ll be easy? *waits on Read More

I’m byke (for Duval County) and back (for the world). Season 6. Ah man. Here’s an introductory of what’s about to happen this go ‘round. It’ll be the same moves, but more artistic flow to it. To the new folks…welcome. To the Neighbors that’s been around…good day. While we get this Read More

Here’s my reel I submitted for the Black Podcasting Awards this year. Congrats to my folks who were nominated. Unfortunately I wasn’t selected this year so……die empty…hope yall enjoy this show and the season. Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com.Instagram: Read More

September 11th, 2001 will forever be a memorable moment in history. The 9/11 attacks on the United States has been dubbed as one of the worst events to occur. We send respects and prayers to everyone that was affected by the situation. On the flip, Jay Z released ‘The Blueprint’ album Read More

…interesting. I used Chat GPT to come up with the description of the unfortunate racial shooting that happened in my city. I’m not THAT much of a political person, so this doesn’t sound like me. On the flip, the words are meant.  Blessings to my city, the community New Town, Read More

A Fly Socks & Tees update for the Neighbors and Groovers who listen. I’ll make it public when further details get concrete.P.S. I’m totally cool with the decision I made. Bless up. Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com.Instagram: @mralpeteTwitter: @mralpeteMPNYouTube: Read More

Here's a quick word about how we question and second guess ourselves when it comes to the beautiful work we create...and we end up not letting it go for the world to adore. These words are confirmation that I go through it often, but I have to just throw it Read More

Peace to the Content Creators of Color family and their support they lend to me. This was a general conversation in our daily Clubhouse room. Waffle House came up and it went from there. We joked about a typical experience at the restaurant: from the cooks coming back from break Read More

Do you feel like you're speaking to a wall or to an open sky and no one answers or acknowledges? I share some thoughts on this and how detrimental it could be to a community builder, manager, or anyone that's in position to be an ear to someone. Follow all Read More

Coming one with my thoughts with podcasting. I've played around with these feelings for a good minute, but woke up and decided to share. Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com.Instagram: @mralpeteTwitter: @mralpeteMPNYouTube: https://youtube.com/mralpetePowered by The MPN Network. 

Peace to the good brother Shawn Smith (Dripping in Black Podcast) for always saying the phrase 'when the student is ready, the teacher will appear' when we're having great conversations in the C4C Clubhouse room. He states this phrase when someone speaks on a learning lesson that someone receives...or should Read More

...some random thoughts I had in my Notes. Wanted to share...and put a show on the boards. Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com.Instagram: @mralpeteTwitter: @mralpeteMPNYouTube: https://youtube.com/mralpetePowered by The MPN Network. 

It's New Year's Eve and it's been a good 2022. I'm sharing some random thoughts. I appreciate everyone who listens to me be experimental and...random...on my (personal) podcast. Praying you have a blessed 2023. #TOTHETOPFollow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: Read More

First thing first...Rest in Peace to Takeoff, one-third of the Hip Hop group The Migos *moment of silence*With that, I get into some administrative talk. If you have listened to past shows and talk to me in person (or virtual), I'm including the 'creator vs. admin' topic in said conversation. Read More

Good day, or evening Neighbors & Groovers. I don’t want to draw this out, but here’s an ideal of what B.A.B.N. 2 would sound like. The songs you’re hearing now are rough versions of the songs. For context, I like to record a reference of said song, send it to Read More

The music world stopped, but me and my brother Dedrick Hicks, Jr. were going...on the voice messages! Why did it stop...??? Yeah...HOV DID *theatre music comes on*...BUT...is Hov DONE...*lightning strikes and lady screams*...??? We go through his powerful, and probably his best verse EVER that was on DJ Khaled's new Read More

After a podcast recording with my friend Crowned ReRe for our show Flowers For The Culture, I left the recordings on while we went through some of Barry White’s music and celebrated him…or gave him his flowers. It started with us comparing White’s adlibs to Westside Gunn’s famous gun adlib…and Read More

After a successful RnB Mostly event, me and the homies grub at Midnight Diner in Charlotte, North Carolina. Random convos and corn beef hash. Yum. Enjoy.  Songs: Mighteemike & Soulchef ‘Queen’Lupe Fiasco ‘AUTOBOTO’9th Wonder/Conway ‘Machine & McQueen’Nas ‘Brunch on Sundays’Jansport J ‘Consideration’Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and Read More

Here’s a quick THANK YOU and update on some things in place, what’s to be in place, and what I’m keeping in place. A toast…!Song: DJ Jazzy Jeff ‘26 KITD’Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com.Instagram: @mralpete Twitter: @mralpeteMPNYouTube: https://youtube.com/mralpetePowered by Read More