The Groove Suite

Groovers! We are back with a fresh episode. Mr. Al Pete has a dope conversation with musician/podcaster/comedian/etc. Donwill. They talk about his recent win at the Webby Awards for his podcast show ‘The Almanac of Rap’ and his new group song ‘Don’t Look Up’. Donwill is part of the Hip Hop group Tanya Morgan and they have been striving through the music streets since the

Here at The Groove Suite headquarters, everyone can be a Groover in their own rights, and we respect that. But when we're talking about embodying the spirit of a true Groover (or as the music geniuses would say...a tastemaker), these three "que-rators" are such. Mr. Al Pete has a cool conversation with ChristinaCurates (The ChristinaCurates Show, New Music Fridays, etc.), MistaGood

We're back with the first episode of 2023! In this episode, Mr. Al Pete gives condolences and praises to 1/3 of De La Soul member Trugoy, that passed away on February 12th, 2023. Pete also speaks on the 2nd annual Hip Hop Festival that's happening on February 18th, 2023 at James Weldon Johnson Park in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. It'll be a day of Hip Hop from the local scene. L

Groovers! The shows are still rolling and on this episode, we welcome Ms. Regina Roberts! She shares her love for Jazmine Sullivan’s 2021 platinum album ‘Heaux Tales’ and Mr. Al Pete gets a deeper perspective from her. If you’re not familiar with Jazmine’s album, it’s a concept album that consists of journeys of love, lust, relationships, and grace. Regina definitely gi

Groovers! We have not one, but TWO songs for you! Mr. Al Pete has a great conversation with tastemaker Soops Kitchen about the jams Illa J ‘Everytime’ and Dwele ‘Without You’...and yeah…FUNK! Soops speak on how special the songs are to him, they reflect on how dope J. Dilla is (check out the sample reference Soops breaks down HERE), and they also share some things that th

What do you get when you pair 2 DJs together…to talk about a genre they love…90s Hip Hop?? You get an episode filled with memories, educational gestures, and pure greatness! Who doesn’t like to talk about The Golden Era of Hip Hop?? If you don’t, well Mr. Al Pete and guest DJ Krate Digga will be corner eyeing you through the speakers while you get this game! Krate gives Pet

October 19th, 2020 is when Mr. Al Pete released his 7th solo album ‘B.A.B.N.’, so on this episode, Pete gives the people the whole album (on a podcast…Whaaaa…). The story of how the album came to fruition is an interesting one. You can listen to each song being broken down before, or after this show posts. B.A.B.N. 2 is indirectly out, but if you missed it, it’ll be poste

In 1995, R&B recording artist Faith Evans released an album that shook up the music game, and made it more rocky when “Soon As I Get Home” was a single. Mr. Al Pete has a dope talk with ChristinaCurates about how the song brought memories and joy to her, where she was at when it came out, and she also shares a concert story that’s pretty funny, but cool! They end the show

It’s another oldie, but goodie coming at ‘cha! In January 2019, Mr. Al Pete interviewed DJ Maseo (⅓ of De La Soul) at an event held at 1904 Music Hall in Jacksonville, Florida. They discussed the state of DJing and talked about some of his classic work and times with De La! Hit play and enjoy! *************************** Check out The Content Creators of Color and the C4Chall

Let’s take it to Memphis, Tennessee, yall! Mr. Al Pete has a dope music conversation with another fellow Content Creator of Color brother and podcaster Dominic Lawson (Black is America Podcast and The Startup Life Podcast)! On this episode, they share their thoughts on ‘Ridin’ Spinners’ by the dynamic group Three 6 Mafia. Dominic gives the people some music and cultural his