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Flint, Michigan, has given the world legendary athletes—now meet one of its rising musical icons.
Joe Ryan III is a producer, songwriter, composer, engineer, and DJ whose creative reach spans television, film, and the global music scene. At just 30, he’s worked with FOX, ABC, NBC, MTV, VH1, ESPN, and BET, crafting scores for Lethal Weapon, The Voice, Teen Titans Go!, Ellen DeGeneres, Dancing with the Stars, and more.

In this Radio Free Michigan interview, Arthur Busch revisits Joe’s early days in Flint and his viral song Flint, Michigan — recorded with his 90-year-old grandmother — to trace his path from local talent to Hollywood composer.
Ryan reflects on evolving recording tech, creative independence, and what it means to represent Flint’s spirit in a global industry.

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• Learn more about Joe Ryan III and his musical career at his website Joe Ryan III
• Read a profile article of Joe Ryan III, Telepix Composer Joe Ryan III: A Multi-Talented Music Wizard
• Read an interview with Joe Ryan III, "Meet Joe Ryan III" by LA Voyage Magazine
• YouTube video of Joe Ryan III and his 90-year-old- grandmother, Odessa Houston as they perform the song "Flint, Michigan"

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