In this soul-stirring episode of The Indie Unplugged, host B. Vaughan sits down with rising singer-songwriter Madyson Symphony, a gifted artist whose name alone carries the weight of musical destiny. Raised in the church and shaped by a deeply musical family, Madyson shares how her journey—marked by faith, a music degree from Spelman, and a relentless drive to stay authentic—led her to embrace her calling as both a vocalist and a producer. From going viral online to collaborating with industry legend Terrace Martin on her debut single Slowburn, Madyson gives us a transparent look at how she’s balancing talent, training, and tenacity while crafting a sound that’s all her own.

The conversation dives deep into the challenges of being a young Black woman in the industry, how growing up in church taught her to adapt in any performance environment, and why she believes you don’t have to fit the mold to be great. Madyson opens up about her current creative evolution—self-producing her debut EP—and why she’s committed to making music she loves rather than chasing trends. With humor, humility, and powerful insight, Madyson reminds listeners that purpose doesn’t require permission—and that the future truly has her name on it.

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In this powerful episode of The Indie Unplugged Podcast, we sit down with Travis Hall—a genre-defying artist blending opera, gospel, and R&B with raw emotion and spiritual depth. Travis opens up about his early musical influences, how he fuses classical training with soulful vocals, and what it means to stay authentic in an industry chasing trends.

We explore his struggles, faith, and mission to tell stories that uplift and challenge. Travis shares real gems for independent artists on creative ownership, navigating labels, and the importance of keeping God at the center of your work. Whether you're a music lover or a creator on the rise, this conversation is for you.

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In this powerful episode of The Indie Unplugged, B. Vaughan sits down with the unstoppable Monique Nikkole—a Grammy-nominated singer, entrepreneur, former detective sergeant, and true queen of reinvention. From her early roots in Brooklyn to her breakout success with “Red Bottoms & Lingerie,” Monique shares her journey of overcoming stage fright, surviving artist management struggles, building her music empire, and finding her voice in activism through her hit single “Queen of the Hustle.”

They dive into everything: her take on the BET Awards, the AI artist debate surrounding Timbaland’s “TaTa,” the reality of being an indie artist wearing multiple hats, and the discipline it takes to maintain her personal health, brand, and mission. Monique also talks about receiving the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, launching her upcoming EP Enigmatic, and why staying grounded in your truth as an artist matters more than ever.

This isn’t just an interview—it’s a blueprint for every independent artist chasing purpose over popularity.

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