Key to the City
Key to the City Podcast is a platform dedicated to uplifting voices from overlooked communities and individuals striving for greatness. We spotlight creatives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders—alongside industry experts and high achievers at the top of their game. Through authentic conversations, we explore culture, business, and community growth with the goal to inspire, educate, and empower the people who move the culture forward.
Episodes

Monday Jun 26, 2023
S4.EP.01: ”The Separation” - Coke Bumaye
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
S4.EP.01: ‘The Separation’
🗣What’s going on Kinfollllk?! Guess who’s bizzack⁉️ After a 6-month hiatus to regroup, we are BACK with SZN 4‼️ And in true KTTC tradition, we’re kicking the SZN off with the Grey-Haired Bear 🐻, Coke Bumaye (@cokebumaye) & his player potna DJ, @iamdjfee….straight from one of the dopest spots in the city, @namesandfaceslounge….where you’re always guaranteed to catch a vibe‼️🎈.In this Episode, we discuss:🔑 His latest project, ‘Separation’🔑 His creative process & chemistry with his DJ🔑 Disappointment & Music Politics🔑 Branding with local black-owned businesses……And much more‼️.Tune in MONDAY, June 5th at 7PM CST, on our Facebook & YouTube pages!! And as always....Y’all know what we do in the City....Come Build Witcha Kinfolk!!🚨**Audio ONLY version available wherever you get your Podcasts**🚨LINK. IN. BIO.Like/Follow/Share/Subscribe!!!!!🙏🏾YOU🔑#keytothecity #keytothecitypodcast #key2thecitymedia #kttcpodcast #buildwitchakinfolk #keysopendoors #keybars #key-ative#blackpodcasts #blackpodcasters #dopeblackpods#blackpodcastsmatter #blackpodcastnetwork#blackcreatives #blackmediabadboy#podcastersofinstagram #podcastersofyoutube #cokebumaye #separation #hiphop #rap #music

Saturday Apr 16, 2022
S3.EP.22: “The VIBE Controllers” - Interview w/ Merc B. & McFly
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
S3.EP.22: “The VIBE Controllers”
What’s going on Kinfollllk?! We’re back with the FIRST of THREE Episodes this week 🤯🤯That’s 3 Times for ya Mind‼️In this Episode 22, I got a double dose of comedic genius in The City with me‼️ We’re kickin’ it with the gentlemen responsible for making sure The VIBE is always on point‼️ Merc B. (@mercbwilliams) & McFly (@cockymcfly), together known as, The Vibe Controllers (@thevibecontrollers)🕹🕹🕹🕹 🕹
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Join the conversation as we chop it up about their new platform ‘The Vibe Controllers’, Cancel culture, Touring in 2022, Roadblocks in The City of Jackson, and much more‼️
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Saturday Apr 16, 2022
S3.EP.23: ”V Is For Victory” - Interview w/ Fallon Victoria
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
What’s going on Kinfollllk?! We’re closing out Women’s History Month with two Episodes and two dynamic Queens 👑 👑‼️In this Episode 23, We’ll be speaking with entrepreneur, communications strategist, manager of @fourwashington and possessor of Black Girl Magic, Fallon Victoria (@itsmefallonv)‼️
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Join the conversation as we discuss what goes on behind the scenes of artist management, balancing career & family, @fourwashington being a guest on @stevetvshow, and much more‼️
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Saturday Apr 16, 2022
S3.EP.24: ”Thee FINA Effect” - Interview w/ FINA
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
S3.EP.24: “Thee FINA Effect”
What’s going on Kinfollllk?! As we close out Women’s History Month & begin the month of April, you know it’s only right we do it with a BANG‼️We have a lot of Queen ENERGY in this Episode 24….and I mean BIG ENERGY, not the little one 🤏🏾‼️ I got my kinfolk, up and coming mogul, entrepreneur, nail designer for the Goddesses, and founder of Thee Nail Studio (@thefinaeffect), FINA (@filthyrichfina) in The City with me‼️ It’s FINA-FRIDAY🔥🔥
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Join the conversation as we discuss the art & technique of nail design, being a female entrepreneur, building a sustainable brand and much more‼️
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Tune in FRIDAY, Apr. 1st at 7PM CST, on our Facebook & YouTube pages!! And as always....Y’all know what we do in the City....Come Build Witcha Kinfolk!!
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Saturday Mar 26, 2022
S3.EP.21: “T. G. I. F.” - Interview w/ TWYNAMAN
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
S3.EP.21: “T. G. I. F.”
What’s going on Kinfollllk?! We’re baaack and ready to close out the week with some HEAT🔥🔥 ‼️ In this Episode 21, I got my flava-kickin’, rhyme-spittin’, and wig-twistin kinfolk, TWYNAMAN (@twynaman) in The City with me‼️ 🗣”Twynaman, Twynaman, Twynaman‼️”
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Join the conversation as we discuss his last project, “The Variety Pack”; find out what new heat he’s droppin’ in 2022, his top 5 MS artists, definition of success and much more‼️
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Friday Mar 25, 2022
S3.EP.20: “WIL Power” - Interview with Jake Wil
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
What’s going on Kinfollllk?! We’re locked back in with another week of Episodes and we’re jumpin’ it off with Episode 20‼️ In this Episode I got my sangin’ cousin, up and coming R&B artist and always FRESH, Jake Wil (@JakeWil17) kickin’ it with me in The City‼️ . . Join the conversation as we discuss his plans for 2022, the importance of creating more material, finding his lane in the industry, and much more‼️ . . LINK. IN. BIO. Like/Follow/Share/Subscribe!!!!! 🙏🏾YOU 🔑 🔑 🔑 #keytothecity #keytothecitypodcast #key2thecitymedia #kttcpodcast #buildwitchakinfolk #keysopendoors #keybars #key-ative #blackpodcasts #blackpodcasters #dopeblackpods #blackpodcastsmatter #blackpodcastnetwork #blackcreatives #blackmediabadboy #podcastersofinstagram #podcastersofyoutube #jakewil #demontime #music
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Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
S3.EP.19: ”We Sip TRE 2” - Interview with CEO Tre
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
S3.EP.19: “We Sip TRÉ 2” What’s going on Kinfollllk?! It’s been a busy week but back to business as usual‼️We’re starting your week off with a SHOT 🥃 of Liquid Courage to help ya make it thru‼️In this Episode 19 of SZN3, we’re choppin’ it up with my CEO kinfolk nem, the man behind Tré Cognac / Vodka (@wesiptre), CEO Tré (@ceotre3)‼️ . . Join the conversation as he provides us with an update since his first sit-down with us, focusing on the business of branding, expansion of product in the future, & much more‼️ LINK. IN. BIO. Like/Follow/Share/Subscribe!!!!! 🙏🏾YOU 🔑 🔑 🔑 #keytothecity #keytothecitypodcast #key2thecitymedia #kttcpodcast #buildwitchakinfolk #keysopendoors #keybars #key-ative #blackpodcasts #blackpodcasters #dopeblackpods #blackpodcastsmatter #blackpodcastnetwork #blackcreatives #blackmediabadboy #podcastersofinstagram #podcastersofyoutube #ceotre #trevodka #trecognac #wesiptre
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Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
S3.EP.18: “Let Your HAIR Down” - Interview with Dr. Tammi Taylor
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
S3.EP.18: “Let Your HAIR Down”
What’s going on Kinfollllk?! We’re back in the city with a gang of episodes on deck for you🥵‼️ And what better way to kick off Women’s History Month, by highlighting strong and ambitious women within the hair care industry‼️ In this Episode 18, we’ll be speaking with the very dope, highly educated, CEO and half of the duo that makes up @HairLuxuryCompany, Dr. Tammi Taylor (@drtamitaylo)‼️
**Jennifer Lewis (@itsme_hair_bliss_extensions_) was unable to join us
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Join the conversation as we discuss the benefits of organic & vegan friendly hair, the growth of @hairluxurycompany, their podcast titled “Hair Talk 101”, & so much more‼️
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Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
S3:EP.17: ”ALWAYS Kala Renee” - Interview with Kala Renee
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
S3:EP.17: “ALWAYS Kala Renee”
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What’s going on Kinfolllk‼️ ‼️We’re back in the city with another Episode in this SZN3‼️ In this Episode 17, we’re speaking with the very dope and engaging, radio/media personality, and 1/4 of @thirdcoastradioms, Kala Renee (@alwayskalarenee)‼️
Join the conversation as we discuss the @thirdcoastradioms platform which broadcasts to all 82 counties in MS, how she began her journey in the media space, facing obstacles as a black female personality, and much more‼️
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Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
S3.EP.16: ”Return of the MAK” - Interview w/ Mak-Trel
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
S3:EP.16: “Return of the MAK”
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What’s going on Kinfolllk‼️ You know we gotta keep it BOOMIN’‼️So we’re hittin’ ya in the head with a second episode to close out your week‼️ In this Episode 16, we’ll be choppin’ it up with my young bull, a multi-talented artist on the rise, my kinfolk, Mak-Trel (@maktrel662)‼️He’s jammin 🔥 🔥🔥
Join the conversation as we discuss his latest projects “Paperwork” & “Mak Wurl”, his plans for 2022, the hip-hop scene in Kentucky, and much more‼️
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