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Episode 31 featured an exclusive interview with the legendary Big Gipp. We had the opportunity to sit down with Gipp and the stories that were told were amazing! We talked about everything from the Goodie Mob's comeup, how the South made an impact on Hip-Hop, his current ventures and about how 2Pac was almost a member of the squad. This episode contains Parts 1 & 2 of the interview but you can watch it in it's entirety at https://youtu.be/BWw6Mv8r_js.This weeks Baywatch featured music from:SuperSteve - Baby YodaOzzie Brasco - This Go CrazyBrandon Santino - MagicShevonne Philidor - SomedayMake sure you tune into WAVES OF THE BAY Saturday nights from 10-Midnight on FM Radio 88.5 in Tampa, at www.wmnf.org or on the WMNF Application. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @wavesofthebay

We continued our discussion on race and the cultural climate in America during Episode 30 of WAVES of the BAY. We had some of Tampa Bay's Best call in to talk with us and share their opinions on what's going on in our country right now. Many Thanks to C-Renā, T.O. and El Presidente for chiming in about this important topic!This weeks Baywatch featured music from:Es'Synce Star - Turn AwayAudio Artwork - Way 2 CrowdedMiss Pantha - MonsterL-Quote - Real RapperzMake sure you tune into WAVES OF THE BAY Saturday nights from 10-Midnight on FM Radio 88.5 in Tampa, at www.wmnf.org or on the WMNF Application. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @wavesofthebay

Episode 29 of WAVES of the BAY marked our return from the quarantine and business as usual. With all of the turmoil going around across our country we had to spend a few minutes discussing the issues at hand. As we aired this show buildings and businesses a few miles away from the studio were being looted and burned to the ground. This episode is full of our excitement regarding our return and the realness of the situation at hand in the United States.This weeks Baywatch featured music from: Zariya MccLary - Pull UpGangalee - Follow Me NowTrumaine Lamar - ClosurePusha Preme - The Message Make sure you tune into WAVES OF THE BAY Saturday nights from 10-Midnight on FM Radio 88.5 in Tampa, at www.wmnf.org or on the WMNF Application. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @wavesofthebay

He's one of the most visible faces in all of Tampa Bay. He's been a high level radio personality for years now. He's part of the group that brought us the Loud On 7th Music Festival. The name BUCKWHEAT O'TAY carries weight and it's well deserved. We talked about the ascension of a country boy who had no fear in attacking life. His story is pretty amazing and it was an honor to have 94.1 FM's Icon on the Zoom chat with us for Episode 28 of Waves Of The Bay!This weeks Baywatch featured music from: Theo Lane - 90's LoveJ. Walt - SpaceshipDee Baby - No ManMichael Jo Mae - Watch OutMake sure you tune into WAVES OF THE BAY Saturday nights from 10-Midnight on FM Radio 88.5 in Tampa, at www.wmnf.org or on the WMNF Application. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @wavesofthebay

She's one of the most recognizable voices in the radio industry and a Tampa Bay Ambassador; we got the opportunity to have a sit down via Zoom with QUEEN B! She's been the face of 95.7 in Tampa Bay for years and we covered a lot of topics and definitely paid attention while she was dropping jewels for upcoming music artists, DJ's and fellow Hosts. This interview was magic and unfiltered..PRESS PLAY!This weeks Baywatch featured music from: Sleeze The Kingpin - Loco Wit Da CocoBlokitto Balboa - BlowDru Yates ft. Breland - Marry MeTone Butta - Dreams To RealityMake sure you tune into WAVES OF THE BAY Saturday nights from 10-Midnight on FM Radio 88.5 in Tampa, at www.wmnf.org or on the WMNF Application. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @wavesofthebay

We spent Episode 26 talking about changes we'd like to see in the Tampa Bay Music Scene and what we are doing to make a difference. The Rona has sidelined a lot of our events and we are steadily working towards adapting and adjusting. Also, as lovers of R&B, the latest announcement for the Verzuz series had to be discussed! When you pit Jill Scott vs. Erykah Badu you already know it's going to be a vibe. We talked about who we think will win and also who we would like to see step into the ring.This weeks Baywatch featured music from: J-Smoove DOD ft. Em-16 - Rock Wit MeShadcore - 2 CommasLos Brown ft. Gangalee - Care For MeTheolodge - Wine Fuh Di DancehallMake sure you tune into WAVES OF THE BAY Saturday nights from 10-Midnight on FM Radio 88.5 in Tampa, at www.wmnf.org or on the WMNF Application. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @wavesofthebay

Many of you know that in addition to WAVES of the BAY we also operate Ignite The Night. April's ITN had to go virtual and we wanted to talk about the end results. It was a Producer Cypher featuring Valentino XIII, Deez Knux Beats, Brixton Bang, Dolapo Inc and Jay Wizz and we challenged them to flip a Southern Anthem, "Leave The Club" by Krazy & C-Rena. Press play and see how they fared! We also utilized our time to shine light and highlight the talented artists out of Tampa Bay with our BayWatch. Every show we play 4 tracks from independent artists and show love to our creatives. For Episode 25 of WAVES of the BAY we felt the need to go back and reflect on some of our favorite jams!This weeks Baywatch featured music from: 181 Rebellion - Drop ItTjM4DSkillz ft Prince Soswiff - SlideHype Cuz - Seabreeze & Palm TreesBlu J.D. - Fried Chicken & SushiMike 2wic3 & FRE$H P - Street TalesCristol - Country TwerkKeezie Free - Watch How I SlideShow & Ha$h - Shelter In PlaceMake sure you tune into WAVES OF THE BAY Saturday nights from 10-Midnight on FM Radio 88.5 in Tampa, at www.wmnf.org or on the WMNF Application. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @wavesofthebay

We decided to play it safe again and keep social distancing for Episode 24. With that in mind, DJ Spaceship interviewed Tone Kapone for the show. Besides hosting Waves Of The Bay, Tone also hosts Ignite The Night and is very visible in the Tampa Bay Music Scene. DJ Spaceship asked the questions that resonate through the airwaves and this is a can't miss interview!This weeks Baywatch featured music from: Sydlive - Pink LeatherBlackman Chris - So DopeParadize - Turks & CaicosJoshua Cruz - End Of The World (Day 19)Make sure you tune into WAVES OF THE BAY Saturday nights from 10-Midnight on FM Radio 88.5 in Tampa, at www.wmnf.org or on the WMNF Application. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @wavesofthebay

The switchup was in full effect for Episode 23 as we kept it in-house and interviewed the amazing Co-Host for Waves Of The Bay, DJ SPACESHIP. One of the things about our team is that we shine when we are together but we are both more than capable of starring on our own. We talked about how he attacks the crowds he's trusted to entertain, the evolution of the Man and we showed love to more than a few DJ's in Tampa Bay.This weeks Baywatch featured music from: Wicked One - Goin Thru ItMiss Pantha - Team BrownAlec Burnright - ShouldersMiss Pantha - Team BrownBlackboi ft. Daniel Benjamin - Fa NothingMake sure you tune into WAVES OF THE BAY Saturday nights from 10-Midnight on FM Radio 88.5 in Tampa, at www.wmnf.org or on the WMNF Application. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @wavesofthebay

She's the founder of Graffiti Braids, an amazing Spoken Word Artist and an Entrepreneur that is on the brink of greatness. We first spoke with STEFFORTLESS almost a year ago on our Podcast and we had to get an update on how life has changed for her. With the Rona running rampant we also had to find out how that has impacted her grind and how she has planned to work around it.This weeks Baywatch featured music from: Dolapo - StuckThe Vett 48 - Get AwayTemma Thompkins - See You DanceWilly Flee - Okay Okay OkayMake sure you tune into WAVES OF THE BAY Saturday nights from 10-Midnight on FM Radio 88.5 in Tampa, at www.wmnf.org or on the WMNF Application. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @wavesofthebay

Just a little bit over a year ago WAVES of the BAY made it's debut on Flohio Radio, not knowing the literal waves it would cause. The man behind Flohio, Sergio Santana, knew us from the hip-hop scene in Tampa Bay and gave us a chance to take our show to the airwaves. Since that moment, Sergio and Flohio have been nominated for numerous awards, built business relationships with countless sponsors, filled up every day of the week with a wide range of entertaining shows and created a juggernaut to say the least. We had to bring it full circle and talk with him about the comeup, the holdup due to the Rona and how we're going to attack the "new normal."This weeks Baywatch featured music from: Jay Mizz ft. Ha$h - FresherBlokitto Balboa - Kama SutraD. Lee - LingoShow ft. Ha$h - Shelter In PlaceMake sure you tune into WAVES OF THE BAY Saturday nights from 10-Midnight on FM Radio 88.5 in Tampa, at www.wmnf.org or on the WMNF Application. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @wavesofthebay

PRO MATERIAL has been heating up Tampa Bay for some time now with their blend of cutthroat lyrics over dope production. We talked with them about how the COVID-19 Virus has affected their musical moves, when to expect the new project and how they got to this point in the game. There were quite a few jewels dropped during this interview so upcoming artists need to pay attention!This weeks Baywatch featured music from: Mr. Narly - Yum YumJ. Walt - Cool WaterTy 4 Thought - SometimesCristol - Country TwerkMake sure you tune into WAVES OF THE BAY Saturday nights from 10-Midnight on FM Radio 88.5 in Tampa, at www.wmnf.org or on the WMNF Application. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @wavesofthebay

Risky Bizness Entertainment has been making noise lately and we had a few of their artists on the phone with us at Waves Of The Bay for Episode 19. We got a chance to talk to their newest artist, R&B Singer Shaadoh Session, and also debut her new single on the airwaves! We also had one of Tampa Bay's hottest groups, Pretti Emage, on the line and we talked about their new music dropping soon, being women in the music industry, and also about what inspires them to keep evolving. This weeks Baywatch featured music from: B. Blaize - Light DripHybreed Em-16 - The Good, The Bad, The UglyGenolexis ft. J'Nelle - Bad HabitsTJM4DSKILLZ - Bout This PainMake sure you tune into WAVES OF THE BAY Saturday nights from 10-Midnight on FM Radio 88.5 in Tampa, at www.wmnf.org or on the WMNF Application. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @wavesofthebay

She's competed on Amerca's Got Talent, advanced on American Idol, toured all over the country doing what she loves and still has to be one of the coolest, most humble people we've interviewed. I label Shevonne Philidor as a Rock Star and it's more than the music, it's the way that she carries herself and impacts her surroundings. We talked about the behind the scenes stories of her come up, the realities of reality TV and debuted exclusive music on this amazing interview!This weeks Baywatch featured music from: K- Ruth - This Time AroundHardWhite ft. Mp & Ryan Kendrick - Like DatTheolodge - Go GirlDabron Kain - Still Get ItMake sure you tune into WAVES OF THE BAY Saturday nights from 10-Midnight on FM Radio 88.5 in Tampa, at www.wmnf.org or on the WMNF Application. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @wavesofthebay

We reached out to one of Tampa Bay's Greats, Hip-Hop Artist/Actress DYNASTY, and talked about how she's made a seamless transition into the Los Angeles Music Scene. She's truly one of the gems that represent Tampa Bay and we got to talk to her about how life's changed and how she navigates the industry. We also spent some time talking to the brains behind the HAUTETIMES4 Brand. We've been sitting on this news for awhile but we are hosting their 1st event in Tampa April 11 and we got a chance to talk about what to expect and what we expect is going to happen.This weeks Baywatch featured music from: DJ Unbreakable ft. Miss Bee - Best Of LuckInkredible Klan ft. Priceman and J. Reed - Pop BackJohnny Loko - PainShadcore - Crock-PotMake sure you tune into WAVES OF THE BAY Saturday nights from 10-Midnight on FM Radio 88.5 in Tampa, at www.wmnf.org or on the WMNF Application. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @wavesofthebay