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• Naomi Raine: HERstory with Maverick City Music

  We sat down with Naomi Raine, one of the foundational voices of Maverick City, to talk about what really went down behind the scenes. From the highs of Grammys and sold-out tours to the real-life struggles that come with growth, this episode is about keeping it real—no filters, no fluff.Here’s the breakdown:🎙️ The Foundation: How a collective of "unknowns" started a global movement.🎙️ Challenges Faced: Handling public drama, internal politics, and staying focused on the mission.🎙️ Faith First: Why everything we do points back to God, even when it gets messy.🎙️ Reflections on Leadership: The wins, the losses, and what we’d do differently.If you’ve ever wondered how faith intersects with business, creativity, and culture, this is for you. It’s about building something that lasts—while staying true to who you are and who you’re called to be.Chapter Markers00:00 - Real Talk Begins: Welcome to the unfiltered story of Maverick City05:15 - Fame Hits Hard: Growing pains in the spotlight 15:42 - Hot Topics: Will Smith, Dante Bowe, and the controversies 25:30 - Collective vs. Individual: The tug-of-war behind the music 35:05 - Keeping the Faith: Balancing ministry, fame, and relationships 45:50 - What Went Wrong?: Missteps, regrets, and moving forward 01:05:40 - Creative Tensions: Theology, talent, and keeping it real 01:15:11 - A Legacy of Loss: The cost of following the call 01:25:00 - Faith for the Future: Hopes for reconciliation and revival 01:40:46 - Naomi’s Moment of Truth: Choosing faith over everything 01:56:43 - Signing Off: Gratitude, lessons, and what’s next #MaverickCityMusic #MusicInterviews #GospelMusic #NaomiRaine🔥 Drop a comment to let us know who you want to see on the Mic. 👉 Don’t forget to rate, share and subscribe 🎧 Want to watch the conversation? Watch on YouTube

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• Holy Gabbana: From Chasing Clout to Following God

  Everybody has a story—but not everybody is bold enough to share it like this.In this Mavericks on the Mic episode, we sit down with Holy Gabbana, formerly known as "Boonk Gang," as he opens up about the highs, the lows, and the God-sized transformation that changed his life forever.We’re talking:🎙️ From clout chasing and chaos to faith and purpose🎙️ Real talk on addiction, love, and staying true to yourself🎙️ Navigating fame, faith, and a public relationship with Woah Vicky🎙️ Lessons learned from the streets to the sanctuary🎙️ Why authenticity matters more than ever in today’s worldGet ready for an unfiltered conversation about what it really means to find yourself and walk with God—struggles and all.Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro: Who is Holy Gabbana (formerly "Boonk Gang")?00:05:15 The Holy Spirit Encounter in Jail00:12:45 Struggles with Addiction and Staying Intentional00:18:32 Life After Fame: Public Perception vs. Private Battles00:24:10 On Relationships: Woah Vicky, Distractions, and Growth00:30:50 Healing Family Trauma: Learning to Love with Grace00:39:15 How Fame Distorted Identity and Faith Brought Clarity00:45:10 Breaking Free from Hypocrisy: Real Faith vs. Judgment00:53:45 Balancing Temptation and the Walk with Christ01:02:20 Owning Mistakes and Embracing the Process of Healing01:10:00 Holy Gabbana’s Take on Fame, Faith, and New Purpose01:15:45 Mavericks Roundtable: Lessons, Wisdom, and Next Steps #RedemptionStory #FaithAndCulture #MavericksOnTheMic #AuthenticityWins🔥 Drop a comment to let us know who you want to see on the Mic. 👉 Don’t forget to rate, share and subscribe 🎧 Want to watch the conversation? Watch on YouTube

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• Yocairys Diaz: From Rikers to Raise Your Spark

  This week on Mavericks on the Mic, we are speaking with Yocairys Diaz. At just 17, she faced a life-altering challenge: a potential 25-to-life sentence. But through her faith, she found a path of transformation, emerging stronger and more inspired than ever.In this episode, Yocairys joins the founders and executives of Maverick City Music and Tribl Records to talk about how she navigated the darkest moments of her life, leading her to empower others through her ministry, Raise Your Spark.🎙️ Overcoming spiritual warfare and gang influence🎙️ Her faith-driven transformation during her time at Riker's🎙️ Building resilience through Bible study🎙️ Founding Raise Your Spark: Empowering Women 🎙️ Navigating family dynamics in a Latino household🎙️ Embracing purpose, empathy, and forgivenessThis episode is all about resilience, family, forgiveness and divine purpose.🔥 Drop a comment to let us know who you want to see on the Mic. 👉 Don’t forget to rate, share and subscribe 🎧 Want to watch the conversation? Watch on YouTube

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• Dante Bowe: The Break is Over

  Another Wednesday, Another Episode of Mavericks on the Mic. Episode 2 of Mavericks on the Mic with Dante Bowe is here. Join the founders and executives behind Maverick City Music and Tribl Records as they talk with Dante Bowe. Dante is reflecting on his journey with Maverick City Music---from creating groundbreaking worship music to navigating industry dynamics, they are talking about it all:🎙️His history ...and future... with Maverick City Music🎙️ Breaking Barriers in Gospel Music🎙️ Does Collaboration Always Win?🎙️ Bad Bunny, Lil Nas X and "The Statement"🎙️ Navigating the Music Industry🎙️ ...and much moreEnjoy this conversation with our brother, Dante Bowe 🙌Chapters:00:00 - Welcome to Mavericks on the Mic02:00 - The Genesis of Maverick City Music08:30 - Breaking Barriers in Gospel Music15:00 - Songwriting with Heart and Passion22:00 - The Impact of Collaboration30:00 - Navigating Challenges in the Industry40:00 - Reflecting on Notable Moments50:00 - Current Projects and Future Aspirations01:05:00 - Final thoughts on faith, creativity, and community.🔥 Drop a comment to let us know who you want to see on the Mic. 👉 Don’t forget to rate, share and subscribe 🎧 Want to watch the conversation? Watch on YouTube

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• Maverick City Music UNCENSORED: An Interview with Ruslan KD

  Welcome to Episode 1 of Mavericks on the Mic with Ruslan KD!Everyone has their stories—both good and bad—about Maverick City Music. For the first time ever, the founders and executives behind Maverick City Music and Tribl Records sit down with Ruslan KD to answer all the most-talked-about questions, including:🎙️ Questions about Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine and Dante Bowe🎙️ Collaborations with Kirk Franklin and Mainstream Music🎙️ A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Tribl Records' Label Deals 🎙️ Who is in Maverick City Music?🎙️ Bad Bunny, Lil Nas X, the Grammys, BET Awards and Will Smith🎙️ ...and much moreGet ready. This is the unfiltered conversation everyone has been waiting for.00:08:25 How Maverick City Started00:14:25 The Christian/Gospel Divide00:19:45 Ruslan's Introduction to the Gospel00:25:52 Who is Maverick City?00:30:54 The Business Side of Maverick City00:37:42 Worship Music, but not Worship Pastors00:47:25 Clearing Up Rumors: Dante Bowe00:57:15 We Got Some Things Wrong, But01:00:52 Bad Bunny & The Statement01:09:30 Worship Leaders and Imperfect People with a Platform01:23:07 Maverick City and Mainstream Stages 01:33:49 Will Smith ft. Chandler Moore01:46:06 Misconceptions: Christianity + Race and Success01:57:30 Breaking Industry Norms#MaverickCityMusic #MusicInterviews #RuslanKD #GospelMusic🔥 Drop a comment to let us know who you want to see on the Mic. 👉 Don’t forget to rate, share and subscribe 🎧 Want to watch the conversation? Watch on YouTube

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