On this explosive episode of Between the Notes, Paisan Kapitan brings together two powerhouse Armenian hip-hop artists and one of the most recognizable Armenian voices in entertainment media for a wild mix of music, culture, comedy, and real conversation.

International recording artists HAK and Narek Face join the studio to talk about the evolution of Armenian urban music, balancing mainstream success with authenticity, underground rap culture, social media pressure, AI’s impact on music, and the future of the Armenian entertainment scene. The chemistry between these two artists is undeniable as they break down their creative process, collaborations, and the challenges of building careers in Armenian music while staying true to themselves.

The episode takes an unforgettable turn when HAK and Narek Face deliver a surprise LIVE impromptu in-studio performance of an unreleased track — putting their raw talent on full display in one of the most spontaneous moments ever featured on Between the Notes.

Joining the conversation is Vanessa Ansoorian — social media personality and Chief of Staff to the President of one of the world’s biggest entertainment companies, Disney Television. Vanessa dives into Armenian culture, viral Armenian sayings, preserving language and identity online, corporate entertainment culture, and gives inspiring career advice to young Armenian women looking to succeed in media and entertainment.

From hilarious cultural moments to deep industry insight, this episode delivers nonstop energy, laughs, music, and authentic conversation the way only Hye Jams can.

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What happens when a world-renowned singer/songwriter sits down with one of the 'sweetest' and most driven personalities in the dessert world… and neither one is afraid to laugh, open up, and keep it real? You get “BOMBA AND THE BONBON” — one of the most unexpectedly fun and heartfelt episodes of Hye Jams: Between the Notes to date.

Hosted by Paisan Kapitan, this episode features international recording artist Bomba Lia alongside Rose from Anna's Delights, who not only brought warmth and humor to the conversation, but also brought tasty goodies and stepped in throughout the show as Lia’s translator — creating a unique chemistry that made the entire interview feel personal, authentic, and wildly entertaining.

From music and culture to personality, passion, and a few hilarious moments in between, this episode proves that great conversation doesn’t always need perfect translation… sometimes the vibe says everything.

Expect stories, laughter, inspiration, and enough sweetness to spike your blood sugar just watching it. Somebody get Paisan an espresso and a pastry immediately.

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On this episode of Hye Jams: Between the Notes, Paisan Kapitan welcomes Armenian hip-hop heavyweight Big E Mastermindz and international singer/guitarist Hicham Touhami for one of the most entertaining and unpredictable episodes yet.

Big E opens up about his unbelievable 130+ pound transformation, working alongside Krayzie Bone from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, the evolution of Armenian hip-hop, and the new music he’s preparing to unleash. From street anthems to real-life struggles, Big E keeps it raw, honest, and inspiring.

Then things go international when Morocco’s own Hicham Touhami joins the show with his incredible multilingual sound, blending Arabic, Spanish, English, French, and Armenian influences into one unforgettable performance. What starts as a casual interview quickly turns into a spontaneous live jam session that completely takes over the studio.

And yes… Paisan finally learns how to make fresh Armenian GATA at Grandridge Market — proving once and for all that “GATA” is actually short for “GATA HAVIT.”

This episode has:

🔥 Live performances

🔥 Crazy stories

🔥 Weight loss motivation

🔥 Armenian culture

🔥 International music vibes

🔥 Spontaneous comedy

🔥 And enough GATA to feed Glendale

SPECIAL FEATURE: • Paisan learns how to make fresh Armenian GATA at Grandridge Market in Granada Hills

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