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Questlove once said the creatives we admire didn’t get there by luck—it was relentless, intentional practice. His dad used to tell him, “Perfect practice makes perfect,” and that mindset is the heart of this week’s episode. R...

Success never happens alone. This week, REL reflects on a powerful quote from Angela Davis—a reminder that real progress is built with community, not in isolation. Every major moment, every breakthrough, is stronger when it's...

Sometimes the best way to start is to just start. REL shares how a quote from Tyler, The Creator —about making T-shirts with iron-on prints from Office Max—sparked a conversation on figuring it out as you go. No perfect plan,...

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In this episode of REL & Friends, the rise of AI influencers, Andre 3000 needs to drop bars to make the label happy, and we profile Atlanta graffiti artist VAYNE

In this episode of REL & Friends, Drake can't take his L, creatives leak Sora AI, holiday shopping recs...and more!

In this episode of REL & Friends, Snoop & Dre are back in the studio, Apple is developing new tools for creators, Coca-Cola's classic holiday commercial gets remixed by AI, and we pay tribute to Saafir

In this episode of REL & Friends, Snoop & Dre are back in the studio, Sony is postponing firmware updates, and we celebrate LA's CBS Graffiti Crew

In this episode of REL & Friends, Tribe gets into the HOF, DJI drops a 3D camera and the LA art scene is taking over.

In this episode of REL & Friends, we salute Ka, Benzino is working on a documentary about the 1995 Source Awards, Kaws is curating an exhibit at the Drawing Center and more!

In this episode of REL & Friends, Boots Riley has a new fil,, Blackmagic Design is opening Blackmagic RAW to other platforms, Stussy is opening up in NYC...and more!

In this episode of REL & Friends, Eve, The Lox & Mike Tyson walk into a bar, DJI drops the perfect drone for beginners, upgrade your MacBook Pro, and MLB drops Nike

In this episode of REL & Friends, graffiti artist RAMS bombs NYC skyscrapers, DJI releases a new action camera, Nike has a new CEO and Lionsgate is jumping into the AI space

In this episode of REL & Friends, we salute The Neptunes, we take a look at Canon's C80 camera, and we unpack Adobe's Firefly AI model.

In this episode of REL & Friends, RED drops their price of the Komodo-X, Eddie Huang pulls the curtain back on Vice, and Apple announces their new iPhone 16

In this episode of REL & Friends, a legendary Hip Hop producer ghost-produces ringtones for iPhones, Jeff Staple celebrates 25 years in the game with the Staple flagship store, and the premiere of Sam and Jason Pollard's Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys

In this episode of REL & Friends, Tyler the Creator Becomes an Old Head, Procreate CEO says the App Will NEVER Integrate AI, and PolarPro Releases New LightLeak Lenses

In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Mitch Chang, a Bay Area-based digital media producer

In this episode of REL & Friends, we learn about photographing the Olympics, Oakland legend Richie Rich pops out in LaRussell's Backyard, and why a 2017 MacBook should not be in your kit

In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Kyle Standiford, a Bay Area-based cinematographer, beatmaker and content specialist

In this episode of REL & Friends, Ep. REL Tries Out Suno and Udio, Canon Announces The Canon EOS R1, and NASA Sends Missy Elliott to Venus