Klyph Notes

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DJ Klyph is a staple of the Portland scene consistently providing support to the local Hip-Hop community through radio and live events. With the Klyph Notes podcast he extends that support bringing listeners in depth interviews and behind the scenes content featuring difference makers and individuals from all over the world making a positive impact on their communities.

Mani Draper x Kevin Allen '23
Mani Draper and Kevin Allen are back on this virtual Klyph Notes Live episode I streamed on twitch. They passed through to speak on their latest offering , a project that showcases their talents as writers, story tellers and emcees. The wolves are...
10 Thousand Rats
From this thriving northwest music scene, I had an opportunity to have 10 Thousand Rats on the podcast. Jesse Desean and Andy Savoie (both members of the band SUS) spoke on their newest, self released project. We spoke on the unique name of the group,...
Vinnie Dewayne Jun '23
Vinnie Dewayne is back on the Klyph Notes and man, this conversation goes in on so many topics. Of course we talk music, but also Vinnie's move into content creation, faith, AI,...just so much great conversation. Get ready this powerful episode, #161...
Kayla Jury x Whole Human Community
I get to bring you another collaberative episode of Klyph Notes and Fitness Is A Habit podcasts. A conversation with someone I truly admire who is making a difference, helping individuals on their journey to be the best they can be...and she's the...
Cross The Street PDX
Jimbo, Birdy Lee and Liz have been building a platform supporting the local music and comedy scene with the T.V. Series Cross The Street PDX. Jimbo's vision has grown into a platform doing amazing work that truly provides a place to find artists and...
Julian Outlaw '23
My special guest, recording artist Julian Outlaw was my guest on this Live recording of the podcast at Portland Center Stage. He talked about his move from Texas to Oregon, his work in local community organizations and local government and of course...
Talilo
Portland based recording artist and community activist Talilo was a guest on the Klyoh Notes podcast, recorded live at Portland Center Stage. We discussed his musical journey, includidng the significance of recording this episode at The Armoury, the...
Bocha
Back with another episode of Klyph Notes, this one recorded live at Portland Center Stage and you're going to dig it. I Bocha is my guest and we talk about his latest project titled , his brand and it's placement in the Moda Center and relationships....
DJ House Shoes
He's an intergral part of the story, from Detroit hip hop to worldwide. He released J Dilla's first record, just released a new Mike & Keys record, , on the . We talk about that and so much more on episode #155 of the Klyph Notes podcast. Klyph...
Rawlsmatic
(& ) passed through the Neighborhood to speak on their new project Role Reversal. We talked about the creation process, artists on the record, education and celebrating 50 years of hip-hop.
Cool Nutz Klyph Notes Live
Now this is how you start a new year! My first guest of 2023 is veteran MC, businessman, and Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee. He’s represented Portland hip hop all over the globe and was gracious enough to return to Klyph Notes to catch up and...
Erik Abel - Just the beginning
This 1st episode of Klyph Notes for 2023 is the beginning of a conversation I’m looking forward to continuing. My guest has booked shows for some of the most talented and celebrated artists in music. Are connection goes back to when he was...
Farnell Newton
An artist, producer, mentor...the titles do little to describe all this man does. Though he's shared stages with greats all over the world, he continues to build and nourish the local Portland scene. It's truly an honor the end the run of Klyph Notes...
Madame Golong
This episode features a conversation with an artist who’s built a career as a musician and band leader. Like me, a transplant to the northwest, she’s touching stages and building with the local scene while her schedule allows. When not here,...
Mellenium
It’s been a minute since I sat talked to Mellenium about the life journey. He’s had a long career in music, a part on the story of the Portland music scene for decades when people knew him a Kenny Mack. This is such a dope conversation about how...
RaShaunda Brooks [Y.G.B. Portland]
I love giving spotlights to folk as I also get to hear their stories and this interview is just that. My guests RaShaunda Brooks has been curating events with Y.G.B. Portland for a number of years, including her work with My People’s Market. She...
DJ Verbz
DJ Verbs is greatly responsible for keeping one of the longer running hip hop events in the city going. The Thesis has become a place of gathering for artists and fans every month bringing a combination of established acts, newer performers and...
Flip & Flo 2022 recap
PDX Black Excellence (PDXBE) brought back the Flip & Flow challenge for 2022 PDX Hip Hop Week. On this episode of the podcast I speak once again with Ralen Jones, executive director of PDXBE, Jarren Simmons who is the creative director, and this...
Grand Wizard Theodore
The legendary DJ Grand Wizard Theodore made a number of appearances during Portland Hip Hop Week 2022. He took a few minutes before doing a set at the STAR Awards to talk about his gift and influence on hip hop culture. The inventor of the scratch and...
Ronin Roc
These interviews are some of my favorites in great part because I get to provide a platform to share history of the Portland music scene. My guest shares stories of some of the best DJ nights in the past decade and how he’s grown his brand to reach...

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