Beyond The Album Cover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I chop it up withBrandon Akira from Mista. We talk about his beginnings in ATL, Getting into Mista, ATL music scene, Southern culture and its changes over the decades and everything else in between. This interview you don't wanna miss!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In!!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview my good friend Christian Hip-Hop artist Sam Purpose. He talks about his journey to UNC-Greensboro, musical influences, Christian Music and where it is heading, current projects and everything else in between. You don't wanna miss this interview. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Like, Subscribe, and Follow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover we sit down with America's premiere R&B Historian Tyrone DuBose. We talk about his upbringing in Cincinnati, Getting mentored by Casey Kasem, and all things R&B. This is an interview if you are a music nerd you can't miss. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap in with me!!!!!!!!!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview my bro Greg James from The 4 Man Rush. We break down the Panther's draft and the NFL draft as a whole, NBA Playoffs, season outlook and more. This is an episode you don't wanna miss!!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Official Facebook page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I bring back from The Contending David E Phillips. We talk about the 2025 Inductees into The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, all things music and movies and everything else in between. You don't wanna miss this interview!!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbum Cover. Subscribe and Tap in with me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview my guy from the 4 Man Rush Greg James. We talk all things music, sports, and Carolina Panther and what we think they will do in the 2025 draft along with outlook for upcoming season. You don't wanna miss this interview. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and official Facebook page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview Tim Byrd. We talk about his career in the music industry, VA culture, Working with Sudden Impact and their story at Biv 10, all things music industry related and everything else in between. This is an interview you don't wanna miss. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, The Official Youtube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview from Hip Music Video Promo Andy Gesner. We talk about his career in video promotion, the rise of the music video medium, where it fits in today's current landscape, changes in the music industry and everything else in between. This is an interview you don't wanna miss. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and the official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I bring back my good friend Dr. Corey Miles from Tulane University to just talk about everything ranging from rural Southern life, New Orleans Post Katrina, Hip Hop, and everything else between. You don't wanna miss this interview. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing new artist Kenadi. We talk about her musical influences, start in music, and just an all around honest conversation about the music industry. You don't wanna miss this interview. Follow the podcast wherever you stream platforms, the official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing writer from The Contending David E Phillips. We talk about his career in writing, all things music and a deep dive into pop culture. This is an interview you don't wanna miss!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, the official Youtube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mark Anthony Neal from Duke University. We talk about his career in academia, hip hip, Great Migration, Duke/Carolina and everything in between. This is an interview you don't wanna miss. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the honoring of interviewing Dr. Fink from Prince and The Revolution. We get into everything here from his journey in music pre Prince, getting the chance to audition for Prince's band, the band morphing into The Revolution, 1999, Purple Rain, Opening for Rick James, Music influence, Minneapolis Sound, and everything in between. If you are a music fan then you are really gonna dig this interview!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, the official Youtube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In!!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover we chop it up with my good bro DJ 3-2-1 across all topics of music and sports. It's always a good time when I link up with my bro. Catch the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, on the official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and follow the podcast page on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I get the chance to interview Writer and Music Historian Sheldon Taylor. We just talk about a wide range of topics in music from changes in the industry, new jack swing sound, regionalism in the music industry and all things in between. This is an interview you don't wanna miss. Check out his written pieces at soulsofblacknotes.blogspot.com. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, right here on the official Youtube channel (Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover) and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Byron Hurt. We talk about his journey into filmmaking, his influences, intersectionality between sports and hip hip, and everything else in between. Don't miss this interview!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts on any streaming platform, on the official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interview Actor/Musician Michael Miguel. We talk about his musical influences, Latin roots, making of his EP Michael Gemini Season Part One, acting career and everything else in between. Don't miss this interview and you can follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts on any streaming platform, on this YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview Tommy McCarthy from the boy band No Authority. We talk about his time in the group, everything teen pop, and all things in between. If you loved the late 90's/early 2000's teen pop era then this interview is for you!!! Check out his current projects at www.tommymccarthy.com and follow the podcast on any streaming platform and the official Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Follow the podcast on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

We bring back DJ B-Man who is no stranger to the podcast to talk about his time at the Playlist Retreat, my visit to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and all things music related. It's always a good time when we get together and talk music. One of my good friends and a great DJ to boot. Support his Patreon at www.Patreon.com/justbmannodj. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, the official Youtube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Rene Syler. She has been on TV for over 30 plus years ranging from Reno to Birmingham to Dallas and co-hosted The Early Show on CBS from 2002-2006. We talk about changes in media/broadcasting, her career journey, and so much more. If you are a nerd for broadcasting/media then you will love this episode. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts and on YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Also follow Facebook for updates on the podcast at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

On this episode of Beyond The Album Cover we chop it up with my good friend JD The Barber as we talk about all things music and have a good all around conversation. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, On Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In!!!!!

This is Part 1 of an interview with Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo. He talks about his upbringing in Philly, Philly rap scene, and breaks down in detail streaming and how the game works. We will have part 2 coming soon where he talks more indepth about Ruffhouse Records and all of the records he's worked on. So enjoy Part 1. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, on Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have from The Electric Vibe podcast J and Kurt and we talk all things Minneapolis Sound, Prince, music, and everything else in between. So you will enjoy this one if you are a true music lover. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing rising Pop/Reggae/Dancehall artist Damion Anthony. He talks about his upbringing in NY, difference between Reggae and Dancehall, musical influences, current projects and all things in between. This interview is can't miss!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover .

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Smedley Calderon. She has styled from Whitney Houston to Bobby Brown to Color Me Badd and everybody in between. We talk about her journey from Cincinnati, OH to LA to become a designer, changes in fashion over the decades, fashion in hip hop, and more. This is an interview you don't want to miss. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcast, YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode I bring back my good friend Jeremy White to talk shop about sports (My second favorite topic next to music) and we talk return of college football to video game consoles, conference realignment, NCAA and NIL, his father's (Reggie White) impact on current NFL Free Agency, the 30 for 30 that came out last year Minister Of Defense and so much more. This is an interview you don't want to miss. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, The YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover or Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interview Librarian and music enthusiast Donald Peebles. We talk about all thing music from Hip Hop to New Jack Swing to R&B to Freestyle to Pop and everything else in between. This episode you don't wanna miss!!!! Catch the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, On the official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview my bro DJ B-Man and we just have a full on music conversation all over the gamete of music . Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In!!!!!!

For this episode I interview Music Professor from York University (Toronto ON, Canada), Grammy Award winner and author of the book Soulsville USA: The History of Stax Records Rob Bowman. This conversation is for the music lover as we dive into Stax Records, Stax Soulsville USA documentary that was just released on HBO/Max, Canadian pop music, Black music history, music industry and everything else in between. You don't want to miss this!!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, Official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

Another episode of Beyond The Album Cover and I bring back a friend of the podcast Free to talk about a random hodge podge of music topics and his new single Secrets (Da Powda Room Mix) which drops on June 7th. Enjoy just two guys chopping it up about music. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I sit down with Dr. Corey Miles as we talk about our upbringings in the 252, Southern hip hop, His book Vibe, NC culture and everything else in between. Don't miss this interview!!!! You can catch Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, The official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview my good friend and former WUAG personality Section 8. We talk all things hip hop and life. A good conversation with lots of laughs. Catch the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, on YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing Bril Ndiaye. We talk his west coast origins, going to Clark Atlanta, Atlanta music scene, Atlanta Night Life, Art Behind The Tape, Hip Hop, and everything else in between. Don't want to miss this interview!!! Follow the podcast at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and any streaming platform!!!

On this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview fellow music fan Christian Jones. We talk about a wide range of topics in the world of music from favorite artists, underrated groups, current state of the industry and everything else in between. Don't miss this episode. Follow the podcast at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and wherever you stream podcasts!!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing D Will. He is a fellow music fan and we just chop it up about R&B, Pop, Underrated Male/Female R&B and Pop groups, and all things music. You don't wanna miss this!!! Follow the podcast on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and wherever you stream podcasts!!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have my bro LeTroy Gardner from the Stop, Look, and Listen podcast from Fourcast Media to talk shop about hip hop's 50th and all things music. Don't miss this interview!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, On Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode I chop it up with my guy DJ Jay Rich. We talk about his upbringing in the Roanoke Valley (NC) area, love of music, deejaying, and everything else in between. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.

I bring back on the podcast my good friend Da Professor from Da Professor's Lounge to discuss New Edition's Vegas Residency, Milli Vanilli documentary, 50th anniversary of hip hop, Usher headlining Super Bowl halftime show, and all things music. You don't want to miss this!!!!. Catch the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap in and tell a friend!!!!

Back at it once again it's another episode of Beyond The Album Cover and this time I bring back Free from Entouch to have a great conversation about music and his new single that will be dropping on 10/27. If you are a music nerd and love rabbit holes then this interview is for you!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In, Subscribe, and Follow!!!!!

Back once again on Beyond The Album Cover is my good friend and former co-worker DJ Ern. We talk about all things radio, hip hop at 50, and about how nightlife has changed since our time in Greensboro. You don't want to miss this interview!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In and tell a friend!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Jeff Johnson (Promotions Direct/On Air Personality for Midwest Communications). We talk about all things radio and music. So if you are a music and radio nerd then you don't want to miss this!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

Back once again on Beyond The Album Cover is my bro DJ B-Man. We talk about our experiences seeing The F.O.R.C.E. Tour, Hip Hop At 50 and all things in between. Don't miss this interview. Follow the podcast at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, wherever you stream podcasts and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Support my bro B-Man at www.patreon.com/justbmannodj!!!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure to interview recording artist Sheila from Charlotte, NC. We discuss her 5 track EP Black Butterfly along with her beginnings in the music industry. Musical influences, John P Kee, Her creative process, and many things get talked about during this interview. You don't want to miss. Catch this interview wherever you stream podcasts, On Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and follow the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure to interview world renowned DJ DJ Mars. We talk about his love of deejaying, migration to Atlanta, the podcast and book The Art Behind The Tape, Mixtape culture, Atlanta culture, and Usher's Las Vegas residency. This is an episode you can't miss!!!! Follow the podcast on any streaming platform, YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In, Subscribe, and Follow!!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I bring back my friend Letroy Gardner from Fourcast Media to talk shop about hip hop turning 50 and give our takes on the list Rolling Stone released of the top 50 Hip Hop groups (Top 10 list has not been revealed as of this airing). Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, on YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In, Subscribe, and Follow!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Starr Hayes (Founder of Jackson Doll Production). We talk about the origins of Jackson Doll Production, her love of The Jacksons, their influence, all things Detroit and everything else in between. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, My YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In, Subscribe, and Follow!!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing Keith Gambill. Mr. Gambill by day is a school teacher but at one point in time he was a former commercial radio DJ and he is responsible for planting the groundwork in getting the Tina Turner Museum going in Brownsville,TN. We talk about his time in radio, love of Tina Turner, education, and reflect on her legacy. This is an interview you can't miss!!!! Catch this interview wherever you stream podcasts, On YouTube (Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover), and follow the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In, Subscribe, and Follow!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I bring back my good friend Desmond Johnson (Tobacco Road Sports Radio) as we talk about NBA Playoffs, post NFL draft, Hip-Hop going into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame for 2023 and various things in between. This is an episode you can't miss!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, On my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In, Subscribe, and Follow!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview my good friend CJ Riddick and we talk shop on all things music, streaming, radio, podcasting, sports, etc. This is an interview you can't miss. You can follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap in, Subscribe, and Follow!!!!!

We have a very special episode of Beyond The Album with Phylicia Lockhart, Bryson Daniels, and Taneshia Burroughs. We talk about everything from home ownership, generational wealth, gentrification, the recent incident that took place in Rocky Mount, NC and so much more. It is our goal with this special episode to drop some jewels on you that will help you on life's journey. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, YouTube (Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover) and Facebook (Facebook.com/Beyond The Album Cover). Tap in, Subscribe, and Follow.

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing former radio personality and current narrator/voice over artist Todd McLaren. We talk about his days in radio, how the industry has changed, how he made that pivot from radio to voiceovers and more. Don't miss this interview!!!!! You can follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, on my YouTube channel (Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover), and Facebook (Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover). Tap in, subscribe, and follow!!!!!