Maceo Whatley (@wethemniggas) • Hey

Founder of We Them Niggas! A music collective centering bipoc artists from around the world.

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Every time I read this article I smile so big! Thanks again @ARCHIV3XYZ for the feature and for helping me tell my story so effortlessly https://www.archiv3.xyz/articles/we-them-media
Excited to already be kicking off the week strong $degen
Just minted my written reflection on my trip to Basel featuring a YouTube video reflection and a free mint photo gallery of moments from the trip!
Just minted my journal type entry reflecting on my trip to Art Basel in December. https://mirror.xyz/wethemniggas.eth/GVZ1nhX3pW7aysWO0oDqhtsy4lZnie2Qo_X3o30onrU?referrerAddress=0xF143db60A0B1cBb8076B786Eb6635b93f18db744
Feeling super pumped this month excited to see new and old faces in Denver and to getting more of my content from this past year minted too!
Getting to release my collection of moments and interviews on from @oasisonchain On Zora stay tuned y’all
Finally got this Yup thing set up!!! @nirnir.lens for me Maximina ply efficient now
Oryahh - Yah Shema [Official Music Video] REACTION In this video, I'm reacting to Oryahh's First Music Video Release where he finds himself out in the deserts of Israel singing what I understand to be a prayer in Hebrew. I was super fortunate to have connected with him when I was out in Jerusalem earlier this year visiting another homie of mine. It is super dope to be able to watch him on his journey and I am doing my first reaction video on his content both so I can get some practice and so you all can tune in to my man here. Very proud of him and super excited for him to be getting more content out. Definitely stay tuned for more of his stuff and be ready. Tune into the Original Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxAcqG6-y3M Follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/oryahh_/?hl=en
Parker Jay-Pachirat on Social Justice, Blockchain, and the Future of Finance Join us in this episode of "We Them Niggas," as we dive into the inspiring journey of our guest, Parker Jay-Pachirat. From studying social movements and the relationship between culture, law, power, and social justice during her undergraduate years to venturing into the world of crypto, Parker's unique insights shape her perspective on the intersection of power, technology, and society. Explore the current state of crypto, even during the bear market, and discover practical applications that continue to drive its relevance. We also delve into Parker's approach to upskilling and preparing for a finance career, highlighting networking strategies and the types of individuals she sought out. Through this captivating conversation, gain valuable insights into transitioning from undergrad into the workforce, the future of the crypto space, and Parker's take on its potential for positive social impact. Parker is inspiring to me and I'm excited to bring her story to you! Mint this Episode: ⁠https://zora.co/collect/zora:0xd764584313b51aa26eb2dc740ef1b58be9e2b34e?personalize=false⁠ Parker's Official Website: ⁠https://parkerontheinter.net/⁠ Parker's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/parkerjayp⁠ Parker's Playlist Type Beat: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4unFDkdntPEYokduvaxRBr?si=c789f9d4c85c4d48⁠ Boys Club Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/34UHUOMlsMBf85aNOBhztV?si=67153fa449574021⁠ Boys Club Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/BoysClubWorld⁠ We Them Niggas Official Site: ⁠https://www.bonfire.xyz/wethemniggas/web3⁠ Maceo's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/maceo_whatley⁠ We Them Niggas Playlist: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dCkwuzIAVAHuB6YsEgNVN?si=94426a670954497c⁠ Audio Engineering and Editing by Daniel Magill Hit him up to get your podcast or music mixed he's legit! Daniel's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/daniel.magill/?hl=en
EP 16: Can Artists own the Networks in web3? with Guest Kristin Juel, Founder of Juel Concepts In this compelling episode of "We Them Niggas," I'm thrilled to be joined by Kristin Juel, founder of Juel Concepts and a seasoned pro with a decade in artist management. Kristin dives into the '22-27 Touch Rule,' highlighting the interactions needed for a fan to build brand affinity, and cautions about the fleeting impact of viral TikTok fame. She champions the power of playlists and the need for relationships with playlist curators. We also explore Web3 technology, giving artists a way to control fan relationships in a decentralized world. Kristin introduces 'Uncut Jewels,' a community initiative crafted during the pandemic to aid artists. Tune in to this riveting episode and don't forget to subscribe and review. Resources: Juel Concepts Website: https://juelconcepts.com/ Kristin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinjuel/ Kristin's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rMo06QmMUDpEKxiHYfvv1?si=e48320f0d6724337 Web3 Fan Journey Article: https://www.waterandmusic.com/music-web3-fan-journey/ We Them Niggas Website: https://www.bonfire.xyz/wethemniggas/web3 We Them Niggas Twitter: https://twitter.com/maceo_whatley We Them Niggas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we_them_media/
In this episode, I connect with Isaac Kelly a musician, writer, and my dear friend to do my first interview on the We Them Niggas Podcast! Recorded spring of 2022
*Blayze Deville for "AFRO ENIGMA" - February '23* Figured that since I've never seen a billboard in the jungle before, let alone an LED one, I might as well bring that idea to life in the most "Blayze Deville" way. The music is an unreleased piece of music, one of those songs I wrote about girls that I'm infatuated with, knowing that I shouldn't even entertain them considering how toxic they are. Brief story aside, do let me know if you'd like to hear the song in its entirety. Happy Monday!
anybody who collects this beat can use this beat on Web3 drops exclusively 25% of the sales made and production credit required @JameeCornelia on everything for more info
anybody who collects this beat can use this beat on Web3 drops exclusively 25% of the sales made and production credit required @JameeCornelia on everything for more info
Regulation is one of the biggest hurdles for crypto adoption. I shared dinner with Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis, and came away with one thing: Our representatives genuinely care about financial freedom and security for women. Here’s what made me hopeful: Regulation must provide clarity on crypto so women can safely build crypto businesses, invest in these emerging assets, and access the novel services like DeFi enabled by blockchain technology. Crypto enables women to have more control over their finances, creations and data. Regulation must encourage participation, experimentation, & innovation while balancing consumer safety. Crypto is not going anywhere. It's a question of how do we ensure US is a leader in the space and women are leaders too. If regulations enable innovation in US, it would reduce US customers funds being deposited in FTX-like scams. The RFIA bill introduced by the Senators is a key step towards progress, and they asked all of the dinner attendees to review it and provide feedback that will enable them to push it forward. When it comes to women's economic security, it is a bi-partisan issue. Women outlive, outvote and outnumber men yet they face many more economic challenges, have less money and have less financial education. We need to come together to advocate for our issues and goals. Education on a broad range of financial topics, especially crypto and web3 is imperative! Women are more risk aware and not purchasing or using it at the rates men are, and this needs to change so they can also benefit from these digital assets. We need to ensure they understand the differences between centralized actors like FTX and DeFi protocols on blockchain, exchange custody vs self custody, etc. On a personal note, I was very glad I got to share the SheFi story, mission, vision and goals. Economic opportunity, security and freedom through crypto and digital assets is why I started SheFi. I have endless energy to work towards this future for women. Thank you Kyrha Lever Ruff and Rachel Pearson for the invitation and wonderful evening of impactful discussion. Also, thank you to Mastercard and Stripe.
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So many variables.... Trying to write something here to describe my work can be hard because what I make up for interpretation. One person hearing a song will bring up different memories or feelings, from one person to another. The feelings that come up for me is hopefulness and perseverance. The amount of stuff I been going through this year, let alone all the other years before it, has been taking a toll on me. I hope this song encourages people to keep going, because I am using it and its sounds to inspire me more and to keep myself going. I called this track Puzzle Time because everything came together like a puzzle when I was creating this "thing". Besides me thinking about the puzzle pieces floating visual I had in my head when the song was complete, it also made me think of the Autism Awareness symbol. As an advocate for such, and me being diagnosed with autism just recently, I felt like this would be a great place to spread awareness as well. My experience being late diagnosed has been a tough one. After years of hardship, (to say the least) I felt like my life clicked for once. Coming to grips with it, its apart of who I am and I can't be silent about it. If you made it this far, thanks for reading. And for listening. OX
this song is about my place of solace during a particularly turbulent time in my life ... I found peace down by the east river. 🏙️
Existential crisis, hanging out Downtown, realizing that chaos and entropy are part of everyone's life. I did not come here to be useful; I came here to perceive.
BEWARE THE VOLUME IS INCONSISTENT. Freestyling with one of my best friends from college, Jackson. A night i microdosed with Gabriel and tried to do a podcast with no plan, this is the only podcast I have let someone make me skip the planning phase. That episode did not get released but when we were in the middle of recording Jackson called said he and some other kids were coming through and said he was coming by and so that night of recording turned into this and the rest is history. He brought with him some first years including another kid named Jackson too. 2 white jacksons came to interrupt my we them niggas podcast only for us to start rapping off top. this is the vibe.
In this episode, I am honored to have Ashley Caines, a passionate advocate for social change from the Bronx, NYC, as my special guest. Ashley's belief in the power of history to provide insights into human nature sets the stage for an enlightening discussion. We learn about her early days as an advocate in elementary school and her deep involvement in Model United Nations during her time at the University of Pennsylvania. Inspired by influential women leaders like Hillary Clinton and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ashley sets her sights on running for political office, driven by her passion for making a positive impact in the world. As we navigate through Ashley's journey, we explore the fascinating world of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). We uncover the transformative potential of DAOs in revolutionizing various sectors and creating more equitable and inclusive systems. Ashley's personal experiences and expertise in history provide a unique perspective on the evolving scope and potential of DAOs. Join us as we delve into this captivating conversation, where Ashley's passion, education, and aspirations converge with the groundbreaking advancements in the Web3 and DAO space. Together, we'll explore the possibilities that decentralized technologies offer and how they can shape a better future for all. Get ready to be inspired and informed on this episode of "We Them Niggas." https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maceo-l-whatley/episodes/Ashley-Caines-on-Building-Equitable-Futures-with-DAOs--web3-e24vkm9
How can DAOs enable collective ownership of non-financial capitals such as knowledge, content and creativity? #lensgpt #gelatonetwork
Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of web3 music with the legendary Jadyn Violet. Known for his expertise in community building and his influential role as an artist in the web3 space, Jadyn has been hosting Twitter spaces and connecting with music enthusiasts for the past ten months. As a first touch point for many individuals venturing into web3 music, Jadyn's insights are invaluable in understanding the realm of Music NFTs and their significance in shaping the future of the music industry and the creator economy. Tune in for a captivating discussion on leveraging community, brand equity, and the exciting possibilities of web3 in music. https://linktr.ee/jadynviolet https://twitter.com/maceo_whatley https://www.instagram.com/maceo_d_langston/
Jadyn Violet on Web3: Community and Brand Equity in the Future of Music Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of web3 music with the legendary @jadynviolet.lens for his expertise in community building and his influential role as an artist in the web3 space, Jadyn has been hosting Twitter spaces and connecting with music enthusiasts for the past ten months. As a first touch point for many individuals venturing into web3 music, Jadyn's insights are invaluable in understanding the realm of Music NFTs and their significance in shaping the future of the music industry and the creator economy. Tune in for a captivating discussion on leveraging community, brand equity, and the exciting possibilities of web3 in music. If you are collecting this episode you are helping me cover the costs of a show which runs me on average 60-150 dollars an episode between studio space and engineering work. So all collects are supported. Jadyn also got a parking ticket while we recorded this so hoping his percentage will cover his ticket and the cost of travel to Philly. Anyways, thanks for tuning in. Share or collect this content if you found value here so I can keep it going. #musicnfts #ultravioletrave #wethemniggas
Music Monday 011 Start your week with our top picks. Read & collect ⬇️ https://investinmusic.mirror.xyz/ux4H318zQwQKMDrcmU2ilgrz_n0_I0pnCYna1PUM0W8
Hope and Cognition Research Presentation This is a presentation I recorded for my summer research as an undergrad student studying moral psychology. Mostly posting this because its one of the video files on my laptop and I want to try posting here on Lenstube. so cheers to new stuff.
The future of music is not just in its sound, but in the stories artists tell. Web3 allows for a new level of transparency and authenticity in lyrics.
Snippet of a new song I just made for the @lnrzxyz.lens and @kitsio.lens collaboration. Really love this humming sample from the LNRZ Satellites kit, so I just ran with that. You can listen to the full song here: https://www.kits.io/packs/lnrz-freshman-tape?tab=tracks Thanks for listening!
the first raw iteration of my upcoming single. all collectors of this demo will be gifted an edition of the upcoming official album version on Sound.
@jadynviolet.lens and I recorded a podcast today and I’m excited to put it out for y’all next week. We Them Niggas and we’re loading!🚀🤞🏿🙏🏿🧙🏿‍♂️
Can you feel the flow? Thank you for all the mirros,likes and love overall <3 Amazing to see <3 Both of ours....Jburn with the SOUND and me with the ROUNDS! A freestyle is when you get on the mic..and unlock your mind to flow freely into rapping...same way when you have a conversation.... It's about unlocking the pocket in not caring what it sounds like...as long as it comes from somwhere.. True stories can always be decypherd from a freestyle.. The illusion of space! Check the lyrics and lmk if you can HEAR/FEEL the free flow... Lyrics: need the candy I got the Jolly rancher But I’m still Dandy Is like somebody, ask my name But nobody ask he And mean she They/them Its funny but they still friends And I don’t need no one else Check it out, it’s like the wealth Always shared to be I mean it’s always meant to be shared with others SIsters and Brothers Their kids and their children But I guess sadness could just never get solved with a grin I mean, holy spin I mean, maybe Dollars would Maybe society could Why I gotta suck and feel so piety To justify the sky and sea I mean an eye to me Is not an I to see An eye without another eye like mother fuckin gandhi speaked World’s blind It’s like no time For dedication so much defecation In our whole global nation Come on have some patience Believe in the ones that never made it Understand its not the states It not just the state I do my own thing with my own swing With my own taste Flayvaflayvs the name I bet you’ve felt the change I bet you flipped inside my book and then you beeped my pages
Dear Lens fam, what is the Future of Social for you? At t2, we believe the future social networks should revolve around our values, not just what grabs our attention. We want to foster meaningful connections with others, share what helps us achieve our goals, and enjoy articles that empower us. We have witnessed how the Lens community celebrates genuine creativity and friendship. We believe our values and mission align closely with those of the Lens community. So, we are excited to bring a new type of writing and reading platform to @lensprotocol, starting with our manifesto. manifesto.t2.world ⏳ If you are on board with this vision, **sign the Manifesto** with your value propositions and complete all steps. You will receive a personalised card to showcase your values and **early access to the t2 alpha product**. **If you are a writer, follow us and comment below with your favourite piece of writing by you. We will follow back!**
It is finally time to drop my first ever snippet on Lens! It has been 7 months since I dropped my last Music NFT and I have been working endlessly. This Friday I make my return by dropping "The Stern Mystic" the first teaser to my upcoming project Raver Realm. The Lens fam get to hear it first!
Last week, we shared how @lensprotocol built Momoka, its innovative scaling solution, using Bundlr Let's dive into what that means 👇🏾 Momoka uses Bundlr for scalable storage and ordering, and Polygon for smart contract interactions One of the most significant challenges of this hybrid approach was maintaining transaction order across the two different systems Lens solved this problem with a simulation solution that guarantees the real-time chronological sequence of user transactions, regardless of whether they are posted to Polygon or Bundlr 🚀 Bundlr as a storage and ordering layer is 1000x more cost-effective with 700x lower latency. Since launching last week the average Momoka transaction cost is only $0.0005 🤯 Bundlr's ordering service is fully permissionless, and is detailed in our docs 🤝 https://docs.bundlr.network/overview/services/ordering Stay tuned for one more exciting announcement from Bundlr and Lens. In the meantime, dive into our blog post on how Momoka was built using Bundlr 🌟 https://bundlr.mirror.xyz/oDs2P54Esh9Tmi8OIL7KGVVXH_hZAwkW8JUC4cVrCL4
With a pure and innocent perception, behold each moment with childlike wonder~ Written & performed by Lindsey Mills Recorded & mixed by Rich Switzer Produced by Jill Switzer
water your flowers.
We have been hosting a daily twitter space for the past 10 months. In this talk hosted by Jadyn Violet, we have some special guests: Zack Gray, Emma Miller, Wakonomy, and Brandyn. They share with us their opinions on what the future of music looks like.
first time try wav3s， Any other interesting promotional app in lens？
me gusta cuando podemos crear contenido en ingles y espanol being able to communicate our ideas in multiple languages is really powerful
FREE TO COLLECT! Inspired by that impulse that leads us to improve ourselves every day, to those gestures that make a difference, to why I sing, today for you "All for Love" 💫
so you think I'm Cr4zY?
"This was the first song I intentionally created as a rapper. Thanks to Connor, Will, and Adam for the Invite and so much more. It's only up from here." Posted to Soundcloud on October 19 2021and recorded in January 2021. Posted on Lens/Riff on May 13, 2023
A year ago I posted this freestyle on Soundcloud. I recorded it in my college bedroom senior spring ahead of graduation. I got this beat off of Youtube when I was looking for good producers there and freestlying to sample drill everyday. I have been tryna get back into rapping again. Anyways, go freestyle today just for fun, if you like that kind of stuff. Lookup an artist you like type beat on youtube and just drop some thoughts for yourself. Have fun, and GM Fren My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maceo_d_langston/ Producers youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElvisBeatz
"The first one is always special." This is my caption on SoundCloud for the first song I ever posted on it. My mental health was probably one of my lowest points in college when I made this. Two of my pledge brothers from college, Will and Connor, were jamming and in invited me to join them and though the backing they came up with wasn't what we'd planned we ran with it. Hearing them recording instruments the line "What You Reap is What You Sew." So I started there and just tried to build off of that by riffing for a few takes and we just edited it together a bit from there. Will is doing a Fulbright in Germany right now brushing up on his Jazz playing and Connor is in Nashville, playing guitar in a band and likely talking more than most will appreciate about Bob Dylan. I hope to jam with them again soon.
Crypto's consumer moment is coming, and today we're officially going all in. **World, say hello to The Consumer Crypto Accelerator.** We're committing $2M (for now ) to early-stage teams building a more interesting internet. Applications for our first cohort are now open for 2 weeks. Program begins in June. Our mission is to relentlessly support the most promising founders building at the intersection of blockchains, tokens, culture, and community. Over the past 3 years we've run 5 cohorts and worked with 100+ teams doing just that. We’ve seen the magic that happens when you bring passionate founders together alongside critical resources and expertise. Not only does it meaningfully increase the odds of success, but building becomes a drastically more fun and connected experience. We've learned a ton, and have never been more excited by the opportunities that exist in these weird and optimistic spaces. Krause House, Cabin, Poolsuite, Metalabel, Boys Club, Cohart and the rest of our portfolio are portals into the future. There are moments in every builder's journey when it feels like the world is suddenly changing All the work you've done puts you in the perfect place to take advantage of it. This is our biggest swing yet. Accepted projects will receive up to $200k in funding & build alongside the support of our core team, insane roster of advisors, & network over the 3 month program. The program culminates at Demo Day where projects share what they’re building with an audience of thousands of investors, operators, & consumers. Builder, apply to the Consumer Crypto Accelerator. Applications open through 11:59pm PST May 15 ⇣ https://seedclub.xyz/interest#top Mint our open edition commemorating our biggest swing yet. It may or may not be the start of something fun ⇢ https://seedclub.xyz/mints/0x783f2d9cc6d245c9346a1ae1e23015ef8ab15f8b Read our full announcement for the Consumer Crypto Accelerator ⇣ https://seedclub.xyz/posts/introducing-the-consumer-crypto-accelerator
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¡todo bien, valentina! is my first mostly spanish track. it was so fun to make, it was definitely made on a whim which I think makes it even cooler! the song is about having fun and learning to accept that the little things in life sometimes have to be enough, not every day is going to be a party, we have to learn to value everything that makes life...life!
let's meet the best people online this year ok? being more open and honest on the internet, showing more of who you are will allow the best connections you've ever had to come into your life