From intern to award winning radio host, Angela Yee reflects on her career journey, discussing pivotal moments that shaped her path in radio and entrepreneurship. She discusses her early influences, career aspirations, including her experiences with Wu-Tang, D'Angelo, and her transitions into management, freelancing and radio.

We talk the importance of taking risks, creating platforms for women, and navigating the challenges of being a female voice in a male-dominated industry. Angela emphasizes the significance of mental health, self-care, and building multiple income streams through real estate investments. She offers valuable advice for aspiring women in radio and highlights her future aspirations, including her latest projects and book recommendations.

🎙 Hosted by: Hawaii Mike @hwmk

🎬 Produced by: Hawaii Mike, Cynical Smith & Zenobia Simmons

✂️ Edited by: General Steele

🎵 Music by: Buda

📍 Recorded at Fly Private Social in Brooklyn

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You know him as a world-champion DJ, Kanye West’s tour DJ, Fool’s Gold Records co-founder and a pioneer who shapes global music culture. But behind the accolades is Alain, a kid from Montreal who became a 5x world champ by 18 — and then hit his first burnout before most of us even started college.

In this episode, A-Trak opens up about:
✨ The pressure of winning young and learning to deal with stress, doubt, and burnout

✨ Discovering Hip Hop and building his craft with his brother Dave 1

✨ Why therapy, exercise and “refilling the tank” became as important as music

✨ Lessons on balance, vulnerability and longevity in a fast-paced industry

This is Mask Off with Hawaii Mike — the stories behind the names, the human side of cultural icons.

🎙 Hosted by: Hawaii Mike @hwmk

🎬 Produced by: Hawaii Mike, Cynical Smith & Zenobia Simmons

✂️ Edited by: General Steele

🎵 Music by: Buda

📍 Filmed at Fly Private Social in Brooklyn

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In episode 25 of Mask Off, host Hawaii Mike engages in a deep and reflective conversation with Mecc Rashawn, a prominent figure in the hip hop industry. They explore Mecc’s early life in South Jamaica, Queens, his discovery of Hip Hop and the significant influence of family dynamics on his personal and professional journey. The discussion delves into the challenges of independence, the lessons learned from parents and the impact of education on career choices. Mr. Mecc shares his experiences at The Source magazine, the struggles with imposter syndrome, and the importance of finding one's voice in writing. This conversation is a rich tapestry of life lessons, cultural insights, and the transformative power of music. In this conversation, the speakers explore the journey of self-discovery, the evolution of the music industry, and keeping integrity in journalism. They discuss their aspirations, the challenges faced in their careers, and the significance of finding one's voice. The dialogue emphasizes the balance between gratitude for past achievements and the relentless pursuit of future potential, culminating in a commitment to 'dying empty' by fully utilizing one's gifts and opportunities.

🎙 Hosted by: Hawaii Mike @hwmk
🎬 Produced by: Hawaii Mike, Cynical Smith & Zenobia Simmons
✂️ Edited by: General Steele
🎵 Music by: Buda
📍 Filmed at Fly Private Social in Brooklyn

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