The Electric Vibe Podcast

In this episode of the Electric Vibe Podcast, Harlan "Hucky" Austin and his co-hosts Kurt Hoffman and J David Silva welcome former Minneapolis Police Chief Maderia Arradondo. Promoting his new book, "Chief Rondo: Securing Justice For The Murder of George Floyd, the conversation delves into Maderia's childhood connections with Hucky, his journey into law enforcement, and the significant challenges he faced as the first Black police chief in Minneapolis. They discuss the impact of George Floyd's murder on the community and the police force, the process of accountability, and the ongoing efforts to rebuild trust between law enforcement and the community. 

John Gallagher, bassist and vocalist of the English band, Raven, plugs into The Electric Vibe Podcast to discuss his fascinating journey in the music scene for more than 4 decades. John discusses forming Raven with his brother, guitarist Mark Gallagher, their upbringing, musical influences, interacting with some of the biggest names in music, life on the road and their commitment to the fans to keep on rocking! Listen to Raven's latest release, "Can't Take Away The Fire" on all streaming platforms. Check out Raven's website at https://ravenlunatics.com.

John Gallagher, bassist and vocalist of the English band, Raven, plugs into The Electric Vibe Podcast to discuss his fascinating journey in the music scene for more than 4 decades.John discusses forming Raven with his brother, guitarist Mark Gallagher, their upbringing, musical influences, interacting with some of the biggest names in music, life on the road and their commitment to the fans to keep on rocking!Listen to Raven's latest release, "Can't Take Away The Fire" on all streaming platforms. Check out Raven's website at https://ravenlunatics.com.

n this episode of the Electric Vibe podcast, hosts JD Silva and Kurt Hoffman welcome Chris Horton, also known as Mr. Christopher, the founder of Funkatopia. They discuss Chris's journey in the content creation industry, the evolution of podcasts over the past 20 years, and the challenges and triumphs of running a podcast focused on funk music. Chris shares insights on the importance of preparation for interviews, the balance between entertainment and information, and the organic growth of his audience. The conversation also touches on the unique connections Chris has made with various artists, including Jesse Johnson, Prince, and so many more. Visit Chris on funkatopia.com, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

In this episode of the Electric Vibe podcast, hosts JD Silva and Kurt Hoffman welcome Chris Horton, also known as Mr. Christopher, the founder of Funkatopia. They discuss Chris's journey in the content creation industry, the evolution of podcasts over the past 20 years, and the challenges and triumphs of running a podcast focused on funk music. Chris shares insights on the importance of preparation for interviews, the balance between entertainment and information, and the organic growth of his audience. The conversation also touches on the unique connections Chris has made with various artists, including Jesse Johnson, Prince, and so many more.Visit Chris on funkatopia.com, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

In this episode of the Electric Vibe Podcast, hosts Kurt Hoffman and JD Silva engage with Charles "Chazz" Smith and his wife Victoria, cousins of the late music icon Prince. They discuss Prince's legacy, the circumstances surrounding his untimely death, and the mission of their initiative, Justice for Cuz, aimed at answering questions related to Prince's passing. The conversation delves into Chazz's childhood memories with Prince, their musical journey, and the impact of Prince's death on their family and the music community. The episode highlights the importance of accountability in the music industry and the ongoing quest for justice. Visit Chazz and Victoria's website at www.justice4cuz.org.

Max Fink, son of Matt "Dr." Fink, goes by the moniker "MVXMILLI" when creating and producing his extraordinary music. Carving a niche of his own, MVXMILLI creates his own music and beats, as well as producing for other artists that sonically and lyrically challenge the listener. Plug in and find out more about the amazing talent known as MVXMILLI!For more, check out MVXMILLI on all streaming platforms, as well as on IG and YouTube @MVXMILLI Plug in. Tune out. GET ELECTRIC!

Max Fink, son of Matt "Dr." Fink, goes by the moniker "MVXMILLI" when creating and producing his extraordinary music. Carving a niche of his own, MVXMILLI creates his own music and beats, as well as producing for other artists that sonically and lyrically challenge the listener. Plug in and find out more about the amazing talent known as MVXMILLI! For more, check out MVXMILLI on all streaming platforms, as well as on IG and YouTube  @MVXMILLI  Plug in. Tune out. GET ELECTRIC!

In this episode of the Electric Vibe podcast, hosts Kurt Hoffman and J David Silva celebrate the 40th anniversary of Prince and The Revolution's last show on the Purple Rain Tour. Joined by new co-host Harlan "Hucky" Austin, who was part of the tour, they delve into memories from that iconic night in Miami, discussing the atmosphere, Prince's mood, and the challenges of security in large venues. Hucky shares insights on the camaraderie among the crew, the unpredictability of Prince's performances, and the emotional rollercoaster of concluding such a monumental tour.

JD and Kurt chat with celebrity hairstylist Kim Berry in this fun, entertaining and poignant interview. Kim shares stories about her three decades working with @prince as his hairstylist, working on shows such as "Grey's Anatomy," events like the Grammy Awards, and so much more. Kim also shares tips for what she thinks up and coming stylists should focus on, as well as how her faith carries her through life. Visit Kim's website at thekimberry.com Contact: kimbonset.com