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Burna Boy’s live show is built on energy, rhythm, and a sound that has to translate across cultures, countries, and massive crowds. In this episode, I sit down with Temiday Qladehin, the Front of House engineer for Burna Boy, to talk about what it takes to bring that global sound to life every single night.

We dive into how he approaches mixing a show that blends Afro-fusion, live instrumentation, and powerful vocals, while keeping everything tight and impactful in a wide range of venues. Temiday shares insight into consistency on tour, adapting to different environments, and the responsibility of delivering a sound that connects with audiences around the world.

This conversation goes beyond just mixing, it’s about feel, musicality, and understanding how to support an artist whose sound moves people on a global scale.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to make a show like this hit as hard live as it does on record, this is a look behind the console.

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Music by: http://epidemicsound.com  🎶

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Kaden Creamer isn’t just setting the stage — he’s making sure the entire show runs like a well-oiled machine. As backline tech for Riley Green, Kaden is responsible for every piece of gear behind the performance, from guitars and amps to drum kits and quick-change setups.

In this episode, we dive into the day-to-day grind of life on tour, how Kaden preps for each show, and what it takes to stay calm when the unexpected hits. He shares the behind-the-scenes realities of touring life, the importance of trust within the crew, and the moments that make it all worth it.

If you’ve ever wanted to know what goes into keeping a live show running flawlessly — this is the episode you need to see.
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Maren Morris’ live show is built on powerful vocals, tight musicianship, and a sound that has to translate seamlessly across every venue. In this episode, I sit down with Jacob Cady, the Front of House engineer for Maren Morris, to talk about what it takes to deliver that experience night after night.

We dive into how he approaches mixing a voice that carries both intimacy and power, how he balances the band within a modern country/pop sound, and what it takes to stay consistent on tour. Jacob shares insight into the realities of mixing in different environments, the pressure of live performance, and the decisions that shape what the audience hears in real time.

This conversation goes beyond just turning knobs, it’s about musicality, trust, and understanding how to support an artist in a way that feels authentic every night.

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Tyler Burgess has played the biggest stages, toured at multiple levels, and seen firsthand what it takes to make a band work. But with American Monster, he’s no longer just the hired gun he’s building something that is fully his.

In this episode of This Is DeLaCruz, Tyler opens up about the reality of starting a band from the ground up in today’s world. We get into the part most people never see: trademarks, LLCs, branding, merch, marketing, social media, team building, production, long-term vision, and the mental grind of trying to build something authentic in an oversaturated industry.

This conversation goes way beyond music. It’s about identity, leadership, obsession, risk, and what it really looks like when an artist decides to stop helping build everyone else’s dream and finally go all in on their own.

We also talk about:
-going from hired gun to band leader
-why starting a band today is really starting a business
-building the identity behind American Monster
-designing merch that actually means something
-choosing the right people around you
-the pressure of social media and modern music marketing
-how Tyler sees the next chapter of American Monster unfolding

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to build a band from scratch, this is the conversation.

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Behind the scenes with Kevin “KB” Brown, the front-of-house engineer for Post Malone. In this candid conversation, KB shares what it takes to craft the perfect live sound for one of the world’s biggest artists. From sold-out arenas to the biggest festival stages, he gives us an inside view of what goes into every mix and every show.

KB opens up about his journey in the audio world, how he landed the Post Malone gig, and the techniques and gear that help him create Post’s signature sound. Along the way, he reveals the creative and technical decisions that make each performance unforgettable, offering a rare glimpse into the world of top-tier live production.

Whether you’re an audio engineer, a touring tech, or simply curious about what happens beyond the barricade, this interview is filled with stories, insights, and a look at the dedication that goes into every note of a live show. Tune in and discover the passion and precision behind Kevin “KB” Brown’s work with Post Malone.

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