Conversations w/ Ms.B - Special Guest Doug Evans ,WVST. 91.3

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A rapper's mixtape that mimicked a radio station caught the ear of a station owner, leading to an unexpected radio show.

Ms. B records on location at Virginia State University in Petersburg, interviewing Doug Evans, founder and host of Soul Logistic Radio on WVST 91.3. Evans explains his unexpected entry into radio: he was a rapper who made a mixtape formatted to sound like a radio station, which caught the attention of station owner Preston Brown, leading to his first show. He describes the show's format as blending conscious hip-hop and soul music, aiming for unpredictability and inspiration. Evans details his evolution into a promoter, highlighting events like bringing Rakim and Slick Rick to Petersburg, which he says had a big local impact. He critiques independent artists for not reciprocating support after appearing on his show, noting that few buy tickets to his events. Evans discusses the lack of media coverage for positive events in Petersburg, contrasting it with quick reporting on negative incidents. He identifies his biggest supporters as females who love hip-hop. For aspiring artists, he advises knowing their message, targeting appropriate platforms, and networking effectively. Evans shares plans for growth, including moving to a new facility and reviving the Flashback Fresh Fest in August. He expresses a desire for more community support of positive initiatives and unity. The conversation touches on the difficulties of starting an FM station versus podcasting, and Evans considers future options like TV or a label. The episode concludes with details on how to submit music to his show and his broadcast times.

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A candid community-radio conversation about independent artists and the reciprocity that keeps local platforms going.

Conversations w/ Ms. B centers on Mr. Doug Evans, presented as the possible founder of Soul Logistic Radio at WBST, and on his long involvement with music and radio at Virginia State University. Ms.

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Press play for Ms. B on location at Virginia State University, where Doug Evans talks plainly about artists, independent radio, and support that should run both ways.

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