Deeper Than Music Radio is hosted by founder music producer and recording artist Markivus Nious. The shows platform is a talk radio program offering insight into the story behind artists and personalities and what inspires them as artists. Guest featured includes international recording artists, songwriters, actors and producers.
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He Went From Death Metal to Hip-Hop — And Refused to Follow the Rules
What happens when an artist refuses to stay in one genre? Jamar Green, aka Black Bullet X, went from death metal to hip-hop—and his journey challenges the idea that musicians have to fit neatly into one box.On this episode of Deeper Than Music with Markivus, Jamar Green sits down with Markivus Nious for a conversation about his evolution as an independent artist, crossing genre boundaries, dealing with criticism, and using modern technology to create music without waiting for the traditional industry to give him permission.Jamar takes us inside his creative process and explains how his experiences with death metal, hip-hop, live performance and independent music have shaped the artist he is today.We also get into something independent artists don’t talk about enough: the business behind the music. Jamar discusses financial awareness, building for the long term, and why creativity alone isn’t enough when you’re trying to establish a sustainable career.Plus, we talk about his upcoming “Relax” EP, the importance of storytelling, and the legacy he ultimately wants his music to leave behind.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:39 Jamar’s journey from death metal to hip-hop
01:40 How live performances changed his musical direction
02:44 Inside Jamar’s songwriting and creative process
05:51 Breaking genre boundaries and audience expectations
10:39 Why storytelling matters in music
17:44 The upcoming “Relax” EP
20:01 Why artists need financial awareness
23:07 The legacy Jamar wants to leave behind
#BlackBulletX #HipHop #IndependentArtist #DeathMetal #MusicIndustry
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22 Jul 2026
Balancing Motherhood, a CNA Career, and Writing Novels | Author Shawniece Hall Interview
How do you chase your passion when life is completely full? 🤯 Join us for an inspiring conversation with author Shawniece Hall as she shares how she balances motherhood, a demanding career as a CNA, and her deep passion for writing.
Discover the transformative power of storytelling, how adversity shaped her warrior spirit, and how she uses her books, "Unbreakable" and "Flames," as vehicles for healing and escapism.
💬 What's your biggest challenge with balancing creativity and life? Drop it in the comments below!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Meet Shawniece Hall
01:28 The balance of motherhood and writing
02:43 The magic of books and escapism
04:38 How adversity shaped her as an author
06:51 The role of psychology in her writing
08:11 The essence of "Unbreakable"
10:22 The warrior spirit in her work
12:46 Character inspiration in her novels
14:44 Writing process and creativity
16:48 The impact of technology on society
19:05 The importance of reading
20:25 Pursuing what sets your soul on fire
22:18 Upcoming projects and where to find her
#ShawnieceHall #Unbreakable #AuthorJourney #WritingCommunity #AuthorInterview #WorkingMoms #Resilience
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12 Jul 2026
Why This Indie Artist Refuses to Sell His Music Masters (The Nine Side Interview) 🎧
Dive deeper into the business, the hustle, and the soul of the music industry! 🎶 On this episode of Deeper Than Music with Markivus, we sit down with Nine Side—an incredible artist and engineer who made the massive leap from North Carolina to Chicago to carve out his own sound.
We pull back the curtain on his creative journey, discussing how the pandemic completely shifted his path, how he stays authentic in a world full of algorithms, and his take on the massive influence of AI in music today. Plus, Nine Side drops crucial advice for independent artists on why you MUST own your masters and how to build a fanbase that actually sticks by you.
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🕒 TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:54 - Moving to Chicago & Shifting Environments
02:14 - Music vs. Athletics: The Mindset
03:45 - Breaking Down Recent Singles
04:12 - Chasing Pure Authenticity in Music
06:08 - How the Pandemic Impacted the Hustle
10:20 - Influences, Engineering, & Creative Process
12:56 - Will AI Destroy or Help the Music Industry?
17:52 - The Crucial Importance of Independence (Owning Masters)
20:46 - Real Challenges as a Modern Creative
22:15 - The Blueprint to Building a Loyal Fanbase
25:01 - What Music Deeply Means to Nine Side
26:16 - Future Projects and Upcoming Collaborations
#NineSide #DeeperThanMusic #Markivus #IndependentArtist #MusicIndustry #OwnYourMasters #MusicInterview #ChicagoMusic #AIInMusic #MusicProducer #IndieMusician
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