Here Comes the Break
Fictional audio-drama featuring real artist discussing real issues.
About the show
Here Comes the Break is a groundbreaking podcast sparking real conversations about creativity, mental health, friendship, family, hope, and music. Hosted by our protagonist Ruben (Asante Blackk), this fictional narrative featuring real interviews with emerging artists will bring voice to young creators who use social media platforms to amplify their own messages.
About the Hosts
Asante Blackk
Executive Producer and stars as "Ruben"
Here Comes the Break stars Emmy-nominated actor Asante Blackk, best known for his roles in When They See Us(Netflix),This is Us(NBC), and Social Distance (Netflix), who is also an executive producer on the show.
Daniella Perkins
Producer and stars as "Janelle"
Rising star Daniella Perkins is Nickelodeon’s first multi-racial princess starring as Ciara inKnight Squadwith past credits including co-hostingDrop That Seat with Kida The Greatfrom executive producer Nick Cannon and the animated miniseriesMiddle School Moguls.
Bobby Cius
Co-stars as Marco
Christopher V. Edwards
Director and Co-star
Rayme Cornell
Co-star
Taylor Bettinson
Co-Writer
Nakia Hill
Co-Writer
Jake Brennan and Brady Sadler
Executive Producers for Double Elvis
iHeart Radio
Producer
Def Jam Recordings
Executive Producer & Soundtrack
Start with these episodes
Episode 1: Breaking In (Start Here)
Ruben and Marco, two young creators from Queens, shoot their shot when they sneak out to Brooklyn for a hip-hop show and bluff their way into an artist interview. But as the friends hustle …
Episode 2: Breaking Big
Ruben’s parents are excited for his start at a new STEM school, but what they don’t know is Ruben is running on no sleep and the wrong pills, working …
How you can listen to this podcast
You can listen to episodes right here on the website, or if you prefer, in a podcast app. Listening in an app makes it easier to keep track of what you’ve already heard, listen without using your data plan and many other conveniences.