YouTube Interviews
Strength, Control & Flow: Benzo's Take on Mobility for Breakers
Benzo is a staple in the Canadian hip hop scene, known for his work with the legendary Bag of Trix crew. In this short interview, he breaks down the mobility and control breakers need to move with strength, precision, and flow.
DJ Sheebz: The Academic Behind the Decks
Tashia Petker is a PhD candidate researching psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for substance use disorders, and she’s also a tech house DJ known as DJ Sheebz.
In this conversation, she shares how music and research intersect in her work, including how she incorporates music into therapeutic settings. We discuss drug use in nightlife culture, the potential of psychedelics in treatment, and practical harm-reduction strategies for artists and DJs who want to protect their mental health while staying active in the scene.
Health, Recovery & DJ Longevity With DJ 4Korners
In this interview, I sit down with 4KORNERS — international DJ, producer, and the official DJ for the Toronto Raptors.
He shares how nutrition, hydration, and recovery routines help him maintain energy through late nights, travel, and high-pressure performances.
We dive into how sleep, training, and staying organized support his creativity, and how injury led him to discover new levels of productivity in the studio.
From balancing club gigs with production work to navigating the impact of alcohol, this conversation is packed with practical tools for long-term health in the nightlife industry.
Fueling the Floor: DJ Miz Megs on Bikes, Beats & Sleep
In this interview, we sit down with DJ Miz Megs — a Toronto house music legend known for her unmatched energy behind the decks. She opens up about how Peloton rides helped her stay grounded through the pandemic, the role sleep plays in her performance and recovery, and how nutrition and training fuel her high-octane sets.
Bars, Barbells & Brotherhood: TRA’s Journey from Garage Workouts to Wellness Routines
In this episode of Hip Hop & Barbells, I sit down with TRA (Tha Rhyme Animal), a staple in Canada’s rap scene and a former member of the legendary Toronto crew, Empire. Known for his relentless hustle, TRA opens up about how his fitness journey began in his brother’s garage, the importance of his yearly cleanses, and the music that fuels his workouts. It’s a raw and honest look at what wellness means to one of the hardest-working voices in Canadian hip hop.
Chyna Streetz Talks Balancing Bars & Wellness | Hip Hop & Barbells
In this episode of Hip Hop & Barbells, I sit down with the incredible Chyna Streetz to dive deep into health, fitness, and life as an artist. We cover everything from managing PCOS through nutrition and training, to supplementation, different workout styles, and even the art of breath control — both in the gym and on the mic. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about taking charge of your health while balancing life in the music industry.
