Episodes

  • Holy Gabbana: From Chasing Clout to Following God
    Jan 8 2025

    Everybody has a story—but not everybody is bold enough to share it like this.
    In this Mavericks on the Mic episode, we sit down with Holy Gabbana, formerly known as "Boonk Gang," as he opens up about the highs, the lows, and the God-sized transformation that changed his life forever.

    We’re talking:
    🎙️ From clout chasing and chaos to faith and purpose
    🎙️ Real talk on addiction, love, and staying true to yourself
    🎙️ Navigating fame, faith, and a public relationship with Woah Vicky
    🎙️ Lessons learned from the streets to the sanctuary
    🎙️ Why authenticity matters more than ever in today’s world

    Get ready for an unfiltered conversation about what it really means to find yourself and walk with God—struggles and all.

    Chapters:
    00:00:00 Intro: Who is Holy Gabbana (formerly "Boonk Gang")?
    00:05:15 The Holy Spirit Encounter in Jail
    00:12:45 Struggles with Addiction and Staying Intentional
    00:18:32 Life After Fame: Public Perception vs. Private Battles
    00:24:10 On Relationships: Woah Vicky, Distractions, and Growth
    00:30:50 Healing Family Trauma: Learning to Love with Grace
    00:39:15 How Fame Distorted Identity and Faith Brought Clarity
    00:45:10 Breaking Free from Hypocrisy: Real Faith vs. Judgment
    00:53:45 Balancing Temptation and the Walk with Christ
    01:02:20 Owning Mistakes and Embracing the Process of Healing
    01:10:00 Holy Gabbana’s Take on Fame, Faith, and New Purpose
    01:15:45 Mavericks Roundtable: Lessons, Wisdom, and Next Steps


    #RedemptionStory #FaithAndCulture #MavericksOnTheMic #AuthenticityWins

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Yocairys Diaz: From Rikers to Raise Your Spark
    Dec 18 2024

    This week on Mavericks on the Mic, we are speaking with Yocairys Diaz. At just 17, she faced a life-altering challenge: a potential 25-to-life sentence. But through her faith, she found a path of transformation, emerging stronger and more inspired than ever.

    In this episode, Yocairys joins the founders and executives of Maverick City Music and Tribl Records to talk about how she navigated the darkest moments of her life, leading her to empower others through her ministry, Raise Your Spark.

    🎙️ Overcoming spiritual warfare and gang influence
    🎙️ Her faith-driven transformation during her time at Riker's
    🎙️ Building resilience through Bible study
    🎙️ Founding Raise Your Spark: Empowering Women
    🎙️ Navigating family dynamics in a Latino household
    🎙️ Embracing purpose, empathy, and forgiveness

    This episode is all about resilience, family, forgiveness and divine purpose.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Dante Bowe: The Journey of Maverick City Music
    Dec 11 2024

    Another Wednesday, Another Episode of Mavericks on the Mic. Episode 2 of Mavericks on the Mic with Dante Bowe is here. Join the founders and executives behind Maverick City Music and Tribl Records as they talk with Dante Bowe. Dante is reflecting on his journey with Maverick City Music---from creating groundbreaking worship music to navigating industry dynamics, they are talking about it all:

    🎙️His history ...and future... with Maverick City Music
    🎙️ Breaking Barriers in Gospel Music
    🎙️ Does Collaboration Always Win?
    🎙️ Bad Bunny, Lil Nas X and "The Statement"
    🎙️ Navigating the Music Industry
    🎙️ ...and much more

    Enjoy this conversation with our brother, Dante Bowe 🙌

    Chapters:
    00:00 - Welcome to Mavericks on the Mic
    02:00 - The Genesis of Maverick City Music
    08:30 - Breaking Barriers in Gospel Music
    15:00 - Songwriting with Heart and Passion
    22:00 - The Impact of Collaboration
    30:00 - Navigating Challenges in the Industry
    40:00 - Reflecting on Notable Moments
    50:00 - Current Projects and Future Aspirations
    01:05:00 - Final thoughts on faith, creativity, and community.

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Maverick City Music UNCENSORED: An Interview with Ruslan KD
    Dec 4 2024

    Welcome to Episode 1 of Mavericks on the Mic with Ruslan KD!

    Everyone has their stories—both good and bad—about Maverick City Music. For the first time ever, the founders and executives behind Maverick City Music and Tribl Records sit down with Ruslan KD to answer all the most-talked-about questions, including:
    🎙️ Questions about Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine and Dante Bowe
    🎙️ Collaborations with Kirk Franklin and Mainstream Music
    🎙️ A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Tribl Records' Label Deals
    🎙️ Who is in Maverick City Music?
    🎙️ Bad Bunny, Lil Nas X, the Grammys, BET Awards and Will Smith
    🎙️ ...and much more

    Get ready. This is the unfiltered conversation everyone has been waiting for.

    00:08:25 How Maverick City Started
    00:14:25 The Christian/Gospel Divide
    00:19:45 Ruslan's Introduction to the Gospel
    00:25:52 Who is Maverick City?
    00:30:54 The Business Side of Maverick City
    00:37:42 Worship Music, but not Worship Pastors
    00:47:25 Clearing Up Rumors: Dante Bowe
    00:57:15 We Got Some Things Wrong, But
    01:00:52 Bad Bunny & The Statement
    01:09:30 Worship Leaders and Imperfect People with a Platform
    01:23:07 Maverick City and Mainstream Stages
    01:33:49 Will Smith ft. Chandler Moore
    01:46:06 Misconceptions: Christianity + Race and Success
    01:57:30 Breaking Industry Norms

    #MaverickCityMusic #MusicInterviews #RuslanKD #GospelMusic

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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • Mavericks on the Mic
    Dec 2 2024

    The answers to all of your questions are coming 👀

    12.4.24

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    1 min