Creative CTRL

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  dyl + Trevor discuss parenting, public image, & how God is in everything (Creative CTRL Ep. 30) 30.09.2025 1sa 2dk

  dyl and Trevor sit down and discuss the rigors of parenting; actually citing the cosby show as a great example of how to parent/do relationships. They also delve into sermons and how God can use everything for his glory.
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  dyl + Stephen discuss honoring God, Holy Spirit direction, & artful ministry (Creative CTRL Ep. 29) 16.09.2025 1sa 8dk

  dyl and Stephen dive into the heart of faith-driven artistry: honoring God. They share how the Holy Spirit’s direction shapes not only their creativity but also their ministry. Together, they reflect on what it means to create with purpose and keep God at the center.
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  dyl + Khaiyah discuss impostor syndrome, creative editing, & the Holy Spirit (Creative CTRL Ep. 28) 21.08.2025 1sa 4dk

  dyl and Khaiyah dive into a lesser-appreciated aspect of the music industry: the editors. While remaining true to the artistic vision, their job is to enhance it and be creative. They also touch on impostor syndrome and how that is a real feeling.
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  dyl + Jon Keith discuss Alienz Alive deal, meeting Jon Bellion, & his album (Creative CTRL Ep. 27) 05.08.2025 1sa

  dyl and Jon Keith discuss how the deal with Alienz Alive and Rodney Jerkins came to be. He also gets into the new album, which segues into meeting Jon Bellion and that experience.
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  dyl + Mogli discuss early friendship, finding their sound, & cultural stigmas (Creative CTRL Ep. 26) 23.07.2025 1sa 15dk

  dyl and Mogli sit down to delve into their long-standing friendship and discuss topics surrounding it. They also delve into how they discovered their musical sound and identity, while touching on cultural stigmas and their impact.
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  dyl + Aaron discuss signing to Toby Mac, God using music, & navigating life (Creative CTRL Ep. 25) 08.07.2025 1sa 4dk

  dyl and Aaron Cole sit down to chat about his journey and come up in music. They then delve into how God uses anything, including music, to tell a story and how they've both navigated life by letting God lead.
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  dyl + Brenna discuss dealing with trauma and homosexuality in church culture (Creative CTRL Ep. 24) 24.06.2025 1sa 2dk

  TRIGGER WARNING: SA, Suicide dyl sits down with contemporary theologian Brenna Blain to dive into her story. One of triumph and glory ultimately reverted to God, but also one of trauma, strife, and struggles. They also touch on hard topics in the church like homosexuality and SA.
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  dyl + Hulvey discuss tour, battle rap, and the Christian creative process (Creative CTRL Ep. 23) 10.06.2025 52dk

  dyl and Hulvey discuss tour life and all the things associated with being on the road. They also delve into battle rap and musical influences from an early age while hitting on the creative processes for Christians.
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  dyl + Trip Lee discuss God's creativity and pushing creative boundaries (Creative CTRL Ep. 22) 20.05.2025 1sa 8dk

  dyl and Trip Lee discuss how God is the ultimate creator, and everything under the sun is a reflection of Him. They also delve into the excellence of what is perceived as art and the boundaries that should be pushed.
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  dyl + Kato On The Track discuss collaboration and new project "SEOUL BROTHER" (Creative CTRL Ep. 21) 06.05.2025 57dk

  dyl and Billboard charting producer Kato On The Track discuss how hip-hop culture by region has influenced their sounds, the importance of having creative partners that you can trust, and how the "SEOUL BROTHER" project came to be.
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  dyl + Trevor Atwood on sermons as comedy, jokes in prayer, + comedians as prophets (Creative CTRL Ep. 20) 26.11.2024 1sa 5dk

  dyl + his pastor Trevor Atwood, aka DecaRev, sit down for the second time for a discussion on comedy's role in Christianity. They talk through the place of jokes in sermons and prayer, and how Jesus himself had a comedic bite to him. They discuss how God works through specific personalities, and that a relationship with God is not devoid of humor.
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  dyl + 350 discuss competition, Holy Smoke!, and the (reimagined) album (Creative CTRL Ep. 19) 12.11.2024 1sa 3dk

  dyl and rapper/producer 350 talk about Heaven On Earth's debut at Holy Smoke!, what it was like to open for the festival, and how the festival strives to make every artist feel like they matter. They dive into the controversy of whether sampling is art, and divulge how the people we became (reimagined) came to be. They talk through the place of competition, the provision of God, and how presence is key.
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  dyl + Miles Minnick talk humanization + obedience in music (Creative CTRL Ep. 18) 29.10.2024 1sa 6dk

  dyl and fellow Christian rapper and founder of GloFest Miles Minnick revisit their first song together that helped launch Miles' CHH career, how dyl's family is from the Bay, and what it is like to both own music festivals. They talk about how important it is to capitalize on features and opportunities in the music industry while still being obedient to God. They discuss the importance of both deep songs and bangers in a discography and how they work together to humanize an artist.
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  dyl + Childlike CiCi talk battle rap, God, and secular music (Creative CTRL Ep. 17) 15.10.2024 1sa 1dk

  dyl and fellow Christian rapper Childlike CiCi ( @childlikecici ) talk about her discovery of Christian rap and God calling her out of secular music. She shares how dyl's music showed her that Christian music didn't have to be corny and encouraged her to use her gifts for the Lord. They talk about how secular music impacts you, even when you think it doesn't, and how music can testify to what the Lord has done while not glorifying a sinful lifestyle. They talk about why rap hasn't always been accepted the church, and they agree that King David was a rapper + the Bible has bars.
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  dyl + CINEMADDOX talk instincts and trust in creative collaboration (Creative CTRL Ep. 16) 01.10.2024 1sa 12dk

  dyl and his long-time music video director CINEMADDOX talk through how instincts and trust have impacted their creative projects together. CINEMADDOX talks about how his faith and creative instincts overlap, and how he stole dyl as a client from his brother.
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  dyl + RJV talk about what it means to be a Created Creative (Creative CTRL Ep. 15) 17.09.2024 1sa 1dk

  dyl and RJV of RJV Collectives, the graphic design powerhouse behind many CHH designs, sit down and talk about their relationship and creative processes. They discuss what RJV coined "Created Creatives" and how being made by God impacts creativity. They touch on RJV's designs being bootlegged and launch the #giveJonKeithahug campaign.
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  dyl + Zavior Phillips talk comedy, cousins, and LA and the South being the same (Creative CTRL Ep. 14) 03.09.2024 1sa 9dk

  dyl + his cousin, comedian, writer, and actor, Zavior Phillips, sit down and reminiscence about growing up as cousins, and about that time Zavior appeared on a nobigdyl. song. They talk shop about the similarities and differences between comedy and writing, as well as how the South and LA really are the same.
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  indie tribe talks Holy Smoke!, INDIE500, and why dyl got boo'd on stage (Creative CTRL Ep. 13) 20.08.2024 1sa 1dk

  indie tribe debriefs just two days after wrapping Holy Smoke! 2024 + dropping their EP INDIE500. They recount their favorite moments from Holy Smoke! + discuss the making of INDIE500.
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  dyl + The Cove talk community, Holy Smoke!, and why they don't twerk (Creative CTRL Ep. 12) 06.08.2024 59dk

  dyl sits down with three members of the viral Christian nightclub, The Cove, to talk about community + joy in Christian life. The Cove is hosting the VIP After Part at Holy Smoke! this year, and they talk about how they curate a fun and safe environment through their rules: no smoking, no drinking, no twerking. They talk about the push back they've received, and how being clean doesn't mean being corny.
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  dyl + Nate Rose talk introspection, faith, and Jon Bellion (Creative CTRL Ep. 11) 23.07.2024 1sa 6dk

  dyl sits down with his friend and rapper Nate Rose, discussing their cross-faith friendship, philosophy, and going to church together. They dive into writing camps, hustling CD's, and performing in front of the MTSU basketball team. Nate challenges Christian artists to live into their calling and talks about the need for rap that deals with the tough questions of life.