The Music and Makeup Podcast

What's up Saints and Aint's? Welcome to Music and Makeup your go-to podcast for music interviews, album reviews, and beauty content.

Hosted by Nola Darling, Music and Makeup blends hip-hop culture with makeup tutorials, artist stories, and unfiltered conversations. If you're into music discovery, GRWM videos, and real talk with rising stars, you’re in the right place.

🎙️ Behind the Beat: exclusive interviews with indie artists, emerging rappers, producers, and creatives
🎧 Honest album reviews across hip-hop, R&B, neo-soul & more
💄 Makeup tutorials, GRWM videos, product recs, and beauty content
🔥 Weekly drops on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify

📢 Are you an artist looking to be featured on Behind the Beat?

📩 Contact: info@musicandmakeuppodcast.com

✨ Subscribe for music discovery, beauty tutorials, and culture-driven content that keeps it cute and conscious. 💋


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This Monday at 12PM on a new episode of Music and Makeup, I’m breaking down Planet Frog from Action Bronson and Supreme Magnetic 2 from Errol Holden.

From standout tracks and production to first impressions and replay value, we’re getting into all of it while I get glam.

#musicandmakeuppodcast #actionbronson #errolholden #planetfrog #suprememagnetic2

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This week on Behind the Beat, I’m sitting down with Tye Lowman of HipHop Gems TV, a platform helping keep real hip hop conversations alive while shining a light on independent and underground artists putting in work.

We talked about his beginnings in media, building his platform from the ground up, and the the current state of hip hop culture.

Full episode drops Saturday May 30th!

5 days ago | [YT] | 5

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Behind the Beat turns one!!!!

It has been an absolute honor to interview each and every guest I’ve had in the past year. I thank you for trusting me to help tell your story and that the audience left leaning a little something new.

Though they are not pictured, a big thank you to @the_17th_cipher and @jaethejewelerugz for your work behind the scenes😉 It is appreciated!!!!!!

No new episode this week (Mama needs to REST lol) but check out all the past episodes on YouTube and I will be back on May 30th with a new episode 💕💕

1 week ago | [YT] | 11

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This week I’m sitting down with Breeze Mantana as we get into life growing up in Mount Vernon to building his name in the underground scene, creating Breakfast at Christie’s with Chase N. Cashe, life on the road during the Dinner at Belmore Tour, and his love for culinary arts.

Episode drops Saturday at 12pm

#MusicAndMakeuppodcast #BreezeMantana #BreakfastAtChristies #UndergroundHipHop #HipHopPodcast

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 2

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This week on Behind the Beat, I sat down with A&R and manager @Baba_LP_7 to talk about his journey from the Howard Theatre to working with artists like Roc Marciano, Boldy James, Errol Holden, Monday Night and more.

Full episode drops Saturday at 12pm on YouTube 💕

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 7

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New episode of Behind the Beat is dropping this Saturday at 12PM

I sat down with Snotty, MC, co-founder of Umbrella Collective, and the mind behind 2415 Lifestyle for a real conversation about building something bigger than yourself.

#musicandmakeuppodcast #behindthebeat #snotty #umbrellacollective #independentartists

1 month ago | [YT] | 3

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On the next episode of Behind the Beat, I sit down with DC native Let The Dirt Say Amen, an artist who’s not just making music, but documenting his life experiences and his city.

From Cool Disco Dirt paying homage to DC history, to Hear My Dear reflecting his return home, and Do It Yourself showcasing his production bag, this conversation goes deeper than surface-level.

A new episode drops Saturday at 12PM💕

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

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This Saturday at 12PM, we’re tapping in with producer Retrospec on Behind the Beat!

We get into his signature sample driven sound, his creative process, and the intention behind his work, from collaborating with LaPiri to his contribution on Passport Rav and Bloo Azul’s 83rd Strike.

Plus, we’re talking aesthetics and his take on the new Akai MPC Sampler👀
#behindthebeat #retrospec #podcastinterview

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

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In the January 1999 issue of the Source Magazine, DMX was on top of the world, but already feeling the pressure of fame. Foxy Brown was stepping into her Chyna Doll era. Busta Rhymes was moving from music into film and the late Black Rob was on the come up.

And there was one story from the 757 that still raises questions…

This week’s From the Archives episode explores the January 1999 issue that captures the highs, the shifts… and the moments that didn’t sit right.

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

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This episode of Behind the Beat, I’m joined by pop artist Luna13th, and we talk about the intention behind tracks like “Giddy Up,” “Cozy,” and “Wine In My Cup,” her evolution as an artist, and what it looks like to grow while staying true to yourself.

1 month ago | [YT] | 4