Creative CTRL
by nobigdyl.
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dyl + Trevor discuss parenting, public image, & how God is in…
dyl + Trevor discuss parenting, public image, & how God is in…
About this podcast
Creative CTRL is a podcast by rapper nobigdyl. discussing the intersection of faith and creativity.
Episodes
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- dyl + Trevor discuss parenting, public image, & how God is in everything (Creative CTRL Ep. 30) · 1 h 2 min · Episode 30dyl and Trevor sit down and discuss the rigors of parenting; actually citing the cosby show as a great example of how to parent/do relationships. They also delve into sermons and…
- dyl + Stephen discuss honoring God, Holy Spirit direction, & artful ministry (Creative CTRL Ep. 29) · 1 h 8 min · Episode 29dyl and Stephen dive into the heart of faith-driven artistry: honoring God. They share how the Holy Spirit’s direction shapes not only their creativity but also their ministry…
- dyl + Khaiyah discuss impostor syndrome, creative editing, & the Holy Spirit (Creative CTRL Ep. 28) · 1 h 4 min · Episode 28dyl and Khaiyah dive into a lesser-appreciated aspect of the music industry: the editors. While remaining true to the artistic vision, their job is to enhance it and be creative…
- dyl + Jon Keith discuss Alienz Alive deal, meeting Jon Bellion, & his album (Creative CTRL Ep. 27) · 1 h 0 min · Episode 27dyl and Jon Keith discuss how the deal with Alienz Alive and Rodney Jerkins came to be. He also gets into the new album, which segues into meeting Jon Bellion and that experience.
- dyl + Mogli discuss early friendship, finding their sound, & cultural stigmas (Creative CTRL Ep. 26) · 1 h 15 min · Episode 26dyl and Mogli sit down to delve into their long-standing friendship and discuss topics surrounding it. They also delve into how they discovered their musical sound and identity…
- dyl + Aaron discuss signing to Toby Mac, God using music, & navigating life (Creative CTRL Ep. 25) · 1 h 4 min · Episode 25dyl and Aaron Cole sit down to chat about his journey and come up in music. They then delve into how God uses anything, including music, to tell a story and how they've both…
- dyl + Brenna discuss dealing with trauma and homosexuality in church culture (Creative CTRL Ep. 24) · 1 h 2 min · Episode 24TRIGGER WARNING: SA, Suicide dyl sits down with contemporary theologian Brenna Blain to dive into her story. One of triumph and glory ultimately reverted to God, but also one of…
- dyl + Hulvey discuss tour, battle rap, and the Christian creative process (Creative CTRL Ep. 23) · 53 min · Episode 23dyl and Hulvey discuss tour life and all the things associated with being on the road. They also delve into battle rap and musical influences from an early age while hitting on…
- dyl + Trip Lee discuss God's creativity and pushing creative boundaries (Creative CTRL Ep. 22) · 1 h 8 min · Episode 22dyl and Trip Lee discuss how God is the ultimate creator, and everything under the sun is a reflection of Him. They also delve into the excellence of what is perceived as art and…
- dyl + Kato On The Track discuss collaboration and new project "SEOUL BROTHER" (Creative CTRL Ep. 21) · 58 min · Episode 21dyl and Billboard charting producer Kato On The Track discuss how hip-hop culture by region has influenced their sounds, the importance of having creative partners that you can…
- dyl + Trevor Atwood on sermons as comedy, jokes in prayer, + comedians as prophets (Creative CTRL Ep. 20) · 1 h 5 min · Episode 20dyl + his pastor Trevor Atwood, aka DecaRev, sit down for the second time for a discussion on comedy's role in Christianity. They talk through the place of jokes in sermons and…
- dyl + 350 discuss competition, Holy Smoke!, and the (reimagined) album (Creative CTRL Ep. 19) · 1 h 3 min · Episode 19dyl and rapper/producer 350 talk about Heaven On Earth's debut at Holy Smoke!, what it was like to open for the festival, and how the festival strives to make every artist feel…
- dyl + Miles Minnick talk humanization + obedience in music (Creative CTRL Ep. 18) · 1 h 6 min · Episode 18dyl and fellow Christian rapper and founder of GloFest Miles Minnick revisit their first song together that helped launch Miles' CHH career, how dyl's family is from the Bay, and…
- dyl + Childlike CiCi talk battle rap, God, and secular music (Creative CTRL Ep. 17) · 1 h 1 min · Episode 17dyl and fellow Christian rapper Childlike CiCi ( @childlikecici ) talk about her discovery of Christian rap and God calling her out of secular music. She shares how dyl's music…
- dyl + CINEMADDOX talk instincts and trust in creative collaboration (Creative CTRL Ep. 16) · 1 h 12 min · Episode 16dyl and his long-time music video director CINEMADDOX talk through how instincts and trust have impacted their creative projects together. CINEMADDOX talks about how his faith…
- dyl + RJV talk about what it means to be a Created Creative (Creative CTRL Ep. 15) · 1 h 1 min · Episode 15dyl and RJV of RJV Collectives, the graphic design powerhouse behind many CHH designs, sit down and talk about their relationship and creative processes. They discuss what RJV…
- dyl + Zavior Phillips talk comedy, cousins, and LA and the South being the same (Creative CTRL Ep. 14) · 1 h 9 min · Episode 14dyl + his cousin, comedian, writer, and actor, Zavior Phillips, sit down and reminiscence about growing up as cousins, and about that time Zavior appeared on a nobigdyl. song…
- indie tribe talks Holy Smoke!, INDIE500, and why dyl got boo'd on stage (Creative CTRL Ep. 13) · 1 h 1 min · Episode 13indie tribe debriefs just two days after wrapping Holy Smoke! 2024 + dropping their EP INDIE500. They recount their favorite moments from Holy Smoke! + discuss the making of…
- dyl + The Cove talk community, Holy Smoke!, and why they don't twerk (Creative CTRL Ep. 12) · 59 min · Episode 12dyl sits down with three members of the viral Christian nightclub, The Cove, to talk about community + joy in Christian life. The Cove is hosting the VIP After Part at Holy…
- dyl + Nate Rose talk introspection, faith, and Jon Bellion (Creative CTRL Ep. 11) · 1 h 6 min · Episode 11dyl sits down with his friend and rapper Nate Rose, discussing their cross-faith friendship, philosophy, and going to church together. They dive into writing camps, hustling…
