BackStory with Colby Colb

One of Hip Hop's most iconic groups A Tribe Called Quest. Colby takes you on a ride through their career from humble beginnings to eventual break up and tragic death of Phife. You will hear exclusive interviews with the group and from their A&R.

Colby sits down with the iconic music legends Chuck D from the historically significant group Public Enemy as they discuss all aspects of his career. In addition Colby shares classic interviews with Chuck D. Public Enemy is one of the most unique bands of all time. You will learn how they got started, survived and thrived.

This is the third of three Backstory Podcasts on Jay-Z. In this episode Colby explores Jay'Z after the Blueprint albums, his retirement and The Black Album, the R Kelly debacle, his Def Jam Presidency up to his triumphant return album Kingdome Come. Colby shares exclusive interviews during this time period. This is the Backstory of Jay-Z: 10 Years in.

12 albums plus and millions sold. Its the 27th anniversary in the career of Fat Joe. An MC from the birthplace of Hip Hop the Bronx. In this episode host Colby Colb shares numerous interviews he's had with Joe throughout his  career. An artist who broke the mold of success in the very competitive Hip Hop industry you will learn his Backstory. As a bonus Fat Joe is an exceptional storyteller. 

This Black Music Month in our legacy episodes of the Backstory Podcast its the greatest producing duo in music history. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis the iconic producing team discuss their career journey from members of Prince's group The Time to tremendous success as producers. 100 Gold and Platinum albums, 41 Top ten hits, 17 POP number one songs, 26 Urban number ones.

The greatest storyteller in the history of Hip Hop Slick Rick, an immigrant who came to the US as a child and relocated to the birthplace of Hip Hop The Bronx. He came onto the scene with two of the most iconic songs The Show and La Di Da Di.  Wanting to do his own thing he goes solo, drops a classic debut album that goes platinum. On top of the world with money, fame and tremendous success he lost it all after a family situation took a tragic turn sending him to jail. This one moment would haunt him for decades even after his release and new success... This is the Backstory of Slick Rick as Colby Colb shares clips from an exclusive interview where Rick talks about it all.

Singer, songwriter, producer and actor NEYO talks about his career, his humble beginnings in Arkansas and rise from writer/producer to artists. The hits he has written for several artists and the impact his songs have had. He tells a story about Michael Jackson calling him and signing his favorite NEYO song.

In this episode of The Backstory Podcast after the multi platinum success of Enter the 36 Chambers the members of the Wu-Tang clan release several successful solo albums. The RZA's supergroup Gravediggaz, Method Man's TIcal, ODB Return to the 36 Chambers, Raekwon The Chef's Only Built For Cuban Linx, The GZA's Liquid Swords and Ghostface Killah Ironman and Supreme Clientale. Colby shares interviews from several of the Wu-Tang members during this historical period which fueled anticipation for the Wu-Tangs sophomore album Wu-Tang Forever.

In this episode of The Backstory Podcast host Colby Colb takes you on a audio journey to the beginnings of the WuTang Clan. Three cousins two from Brooklyn and one from Staten Island who had a love for Hip Hop form the foundation of one of Hip Hop's most successful groups. Along the way they dealt with an industry that didn't understand them, legal setbacks and sudden success.  

Colby has a candid conversation with the Queen of Hip Hop soul Mary J Blige.

The greatest producer of all time Quincy Jones from poverty to producing music in several eras and genres. Colby shares a rare interview with this living icon. What was it like working with Michael Jackson? How did he recover from a brain hemorrhage? What is his musical producing process? This is the Backstory of Quincy Jones.

The story of the 44th President of the United States Barack Obama through interviews with Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. 

2018 breakout star Ella Mai talks about her journey.

Artist and producer Swizz Beatz shares his life journey in music from early days to becoming a millionaire at 18. Working with Ruff Ryders, DMX, Jayz, Beyonce Swizz goes song for song with Colby.

One of the most successful R&B, Pop and Hip Hop producers shares his entire career history song for song. This is the Backstory of Jermaine Dupri who started producing music at the age of 13, had his first multi platinum hit at 18. Responsible for 10 pop number one records, 40 top 100 singles and 33 number one records on various charts.

The Backstory of artist and producer DJ Khaled. From his humble immigrant family roots to his rise as a DJ, radio personality and eventual artist.

This is a follow up from the first Backstory episode "Jay Z The Making Of A Business Man" as Colby walks us through Jay Z's biggest selling album "Hard Knock Life" and the follow up to that "Life and Time's of S. Carter. This sets the stage for his critically acclaimed "Blueprint" album and the events that took place around it's release on September 11th 2001. This was one of his best albums and the introduction of a young producer Kanye West.   

An unemployed young girl from Detroit starts sharing her life and relationship on Youtube which leads to a major label recording contract and number one songs. This is the Queen Naija Story . 

A young woman from Omaha endures a traumatic incident overcomes it to become a successful actress, this is the Backstory of Gabrielle Union.

One of the most interesting, charismatic, controversial rappers 50 Cent. Colby takes us through his Backstory from difficult child hood to taking on a drug cartel, getting shot 9 times survives to become one of the biggest musical artists in the world.   

She comes from music royalty but had to overcome several obstacles to achieve success as an artist. Colby takes us inside with the legendary Janet Jackson with exclusive interviews with Janet and the producers who changed her career Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.

Colby gives the Backstory on Chicago MC, Common from his early college days when he gets his deal to music, movie and voice over star through early interviews. 

One of the architects of The Sound Of Philadelphia Kenny Gamble discusses his prolific career as a writer and producer. Colby chats with legendary producer and song writer Kenny Gamble responsible for over 175 Gold and Platinum albums. One of the most inspiring producers over 7 decades.

One of the most interesting creatives in the world Kanye West. He came on to the scene as a young prolific music producer who then becomes an artist. Colby Colb takes us back to the beginning of Kanye West's career through exclusive interviews.  

Nasir Jones is considered one of the best MC's in hip hop history, in this episode Colby walks you through the early years. How did he get his deal? Through early interviews you will hear a young, hungry Nas fighting to bring the east coast hip hop back with his groundbreaking debut album "Ilmatic"

From the streets of Philadelphia to the Tonight Show band and worldwide acclaim the Roots are a unique group of musicians and MC's. In this episode Colby takes us on a ride with one of hip hop's first bands...The Roots. Learn all about their early days, how they came together, the trials and tribulations of the music industry through rare interviews and freestyles. 

Colby Colb gives us the story of R&B's Bad Boy, Chris Brown from humble beginnings in Tappahannock, Virginia to the world stage. Along the way Chris dealt with a series of obstacles that almost cost him his career including a very high profile incident with former girlfriend Rihanna. Colby will take you on a ride throughout Chris career through clips from his early days plus interviews with several industry leaders who worked with him. 

Christopher Wallace successfully navigated the tough streets of Brooklyn and escaped a jail sentence that would have changed the course of history in his career. After the release of his classic debut album "Ready To Die" and multi platinum success Christopher had a new set of obstacles. In part two Colby continues to go over the events that lead to the untimely death of Christopher Wallace along with bonus audio interviews with Tupac the night his debut film "Juice" was released and an inspiring interview from the late Craig Mack.

Colby takes us through the life and legacy of hip hop legend Christopher Wallace The Notorious BIG. He entered the Hip Hop arena with a big splash with a debut album "Ready To Die" which is considered a Hip Hop Classic. Part one of this two part series includes rare interviews with BIG, his mother, and industry insiders that had the privilege to know and work him. This episode covers the time period leading up to his debut album.

They were Hip Hop's first super group, labeled the Kings of Hip Hop. Colby Colb gives an in-depth history lesson on Rund Dmc sharing exclusive rare interviews with the group spread out over 10 years. What was their early rise to success? How did they deal with their first setback? What was their comeback like in 1993? Plus Colby shares an in depth interview with RunDmc and Doug E Fresh in 1995 talking about Hip Hop in that moment. One other interview you will hear is Run, his brother Russell Simmons and boxing legend Bernard Hopkins who shares a very inspiring story. This is the sotry of the kings of hip hop, Run-DMC.

He stepped onto the scene as a brash young teenager and became the Prince of Hip Hop, a great rapper with good looks and sex appeal. Every teenage girl loved him. How did he become the G.O.A.T.? Colby Colb takes us through the history of LL Cool J with rare audio interviews and a freestyle.

Jay-Z is a household name today, the brilliant artist/business man/ billionaire came from humble roots. How did he do it? What was going on during his ascension? Colby Colb takes us through Jay-Z's early days as an artist with rare interviews before the release of his classic debut album up to his second album "In My Lifetime" Vol 1 and his deal with Def Jam. You'll also hear one of his earl free styles that's still considered one of his best to this day.  

Official trailer for Back Story with Colby Colb. Episode 1 Premieres February 2018 via Knit

Cobly Colb gives us insight into his new upcoming podcast. First episode premieres in February. via Knit