Lucky Daye believes he transcends R&B, rejecting the idea of being confined to that genre. Yet, he feels it's his moment to take the crown as one of the top artists in the genre. This comes at a time when he is still defining his sound and image. In this episode of Bars and Nuggets, Lucky takes host Bimma Williams on a tour of his life, sharing how his lowest points have fueled his current success. We’ll hear about his growth as a person and musician, his constant push to learn and grow, and his experience working with Beyoncé.

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Moneybagg Yo has been through some major changes over the last few years--yet he still keeps hits like Whiskey Whiskey coming. For the first time ever, Bimma opens up our listening lounge to hear how Memphis' own got together with Morgan Wallen for the new single off of Speak Now. Then we take it back to the studio to learn about how his journey with grief helped catapult his new music into sounds he hasn’t explored until now.

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Justice Smith is obsessed with quality and is a pure student of the craft of acting. He has strong thoughts on the business and isn’t afraid of the discourse surrounding his movies. In this interview, Bimma and Justice dive deep into the negative reaction to his film “American Society of Magical Negros.” During the audience Q&A, Justice and a fan have a heart-to-heart about what the film meant to the Black community. Bimma and Justice also break down his latest film, A24’s “I Saw The TV Glow,” and how Justice views the role as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They cover race in Hollywood, growing up biracial, his fears and career aspirations, and RuPaul wanting him to play him in a biopic.

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HOMECOMING is a movement, igniting new cultural conversation and creative development in Africa. Festival founder and industry leader, Grace Ladoja joins Bimma to co-host a special Bars and Nuggets episode featuring the incredible Afrobeats artists Sarz, Fireboy DML, and Bloody Civilian. This esteemed group discusses Nigeria's emerging status as a cultural powerhouse and its global impact on the music industry. They get into their personal artistic journeys; from experimenting with pro-tools plugins in their bedrooms to headlining major arenas. It’s this ever-expanding creative process that continues to push Afrobeats to unpredictable and thrilling places.

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GloRilla may feel new to the scene but her energy is that of an industry veteran. On the brink of her new mixtape “Ehhthang Ehhthang”, Bimma sits down with Big Glo to dig into the story of a woman who grew from a fast food worker moonlighting as a Facebook comedian, to one of the hottest rappers in the game. It was that degree of perseverance, along with her distinctive Memphis flow, that put her on the map of Yo Gotti and his CMG label. Throughout the interview, Glo talks about her passion for sports, Lebron cosigning “Yeah Glo” on Instagram, her relationship with Lil Uzi Vert, avoiding industry beef and what it means to carry the torch from Gangsta Boo.

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Benny The Butcher is as real as they get. Boasting an underground career with a sprawling catalogue of 30 mixtapes and countless features, the Buffalo native has stood tall as an undisputed figure in hip-hop. We sat down with Benny for the release of his fourth studio album Everybody Can’t Go which features the record “Back Again” (with Snoop Dogg). Bimma and Benny get into a range of topics; from self-improvement and endgame aspirations to envy and his evolving politics (including that infamous Trump line). Dig in to see why Benny calls this his favorite interview of the album’s press run.

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All the love Jon Batiste’s received for his album World Music Radio and documentary American Symphony is a reflection of his authenticity, vulnerability and perseverance. He’s a musician’s musician. A guiding light for all creatives, destined to breakdown barriers. We caught up with him for an in-depth conversation about genre fluidity, family, mainstream attention, defying limitations, and New Orleans. As if the gems he dropped weren't enough, Batiste even blessed us with a surprise performance.

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An Amazon Music original podcast, Bars and Nuggets is a story-forward discussion recorded in the company of an intimate audience composed of our guest’s biggest fans. Hosted by Bimma Williams, each episode of the series journeys through our guest's ascension to the biggest moments of their career, while also revisiting some of the missteps and memories which have given them the wisdom and experience to appreciate both the highs and the lows of life.

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