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We are coming at you live from Casa De Baca! We catch up with Young Baca and talk business, pleasure and stealing airplanes. The #MeToo movement, the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the fundamental problem of the human race, we solve all those problems in about an hour. True story. Ummm...mumble rap is trash and Scarface the movie sucks.
Did you miss us?! After a long needed calibration we are back and proud to bring you Prime Boys! We travel to beautiful #LA and get to know the Toronto verbalists #PrimeBoys like never before! We talk growing up in Canada, school shootings, drinking milk, why being original is risky, maintaining your ego in check and more! With their new album, Prime Forever, Prime Boys are the next ones up! It's not hard to see why their music knows no borders. With two fresh cuts, this interview brings us full circle. Ladies and Gentlemen, Prime Boys!
Live from the Los Angeles Film School, we're proud to present the one & only, DJ EFN! We we're invited to cover this exclusive event, the press screening for his 5th film in the series; Coming Home: Colombia. We sit with the 'Drink Champs' DJ and talk growing up hispanic, why media plays such an important role in Hiphop, why shining a light on foreign Hiphop will make us appreciate the culture on a whole nother level and why Uncle Luke is the man! It was a complete honor to meet EFN, a man that's doing hiphop media the way it should be...with heart. Bboys and Bgirls, DJ EFN!
34:15 yes Kathy Averill (Eyedea's mom) full info@platformcollection.com (KONCEPT714)
We made it to Soundset 2018! With my partner, 60 East, we set out to meet and interview the #Goat of Hiphop media, Sway! Before we meet with the legend, we sit with Rhymesayer's own, Prof! We talk to Prof fresh off his set, in his packed trailer, pounding drinks and donuts. We talk tour life, being famous and rich and why that means nothing to Prof. Then, the moment of truth, we meet & interview Sway! In the only possible way it could have gone down, we walk and talk to the media legend himself! We find out that we are a bigger blimp on Sway's radar than we anticipated, we talk Wake Up Show origins and why I owe my wife big time! Ladies and gentlemen, it's and honor, a privilege to bring you Sway!
Soundset 2018 and what!? We travel to Minneapolis on a mission, to cover and interview our way through the amazing festival and to interview Sway! On our journey, we sit with DJ Crespo, DJ to the prodigy himself, Jaden Smith. Crespo a Florida native, talks growing up in music and working with Jaden in the studio and the road. We then are joined by the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff! The one and only, talks planning success with a young Will Smith, acting and why Jazzy Jeff has no expiration date. With the help of 60 East and the good people at Soundset, we work our way to the top! Be sure to download both part 1 & 2 to hear our full coverage as well as our interview with Sway Calloway!
From Strange Music Headquarters in Hollywood, we sit with the next up in hiphop...Joey Cool is here! We talk about his self titled album, signing to Strange Music, life before rap, making your family proud and how weird is it to have Tech N9ne's phone number in your phone! Joey Cool delivered on of the best debut albums of the decade! Ladies and gentlemen...Joey Cool.
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The meanest beard in LA stops by...Destruct is here! We sit with Destruct in his home studio, Area52 and shit gets real. We talk top 5 and bottom 5, having a 20 album catalog,(yes, 20!) and his new project, #TheChronicBluesVL2! We discuss why hiphop allows certain artist to bite but not others, we talk about his Brazilian roots and staying positive in the face of struggle. This and more, download it, tell a friend and lets get it! Bboys and girls...Destruct!
Man...this is one is epic... We welcome Stevie Stone and JL, to our LA location, The Pentagon LA! We get to know the Strange Music artists on a new level. We get an exclusive look at their new project, #Kontraband, with 2 fresh tracks. We discuss worse jobs ever, dream collabos and why we say F*ck Mumble rap! Fear not, hiphop is in good hands, JL & Stevie Stone are prove of that.
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Today we sit with the one and only Prof! Live poolside, we catch up with the Minneapolis native on the eve of his new album release,"Pookie Baby". We talk working with Tech N9ne, creating something new, why veterans shouldn't be allowed to wear shorts & why John Stamos is the man. Prof is the result of bars meets skills meets a bad mustache. Prof is in full effect and hes not gonna stop...thank God. Ladies and Gentlemen, Prof b*tches!
We welcome back a legend in the making...Reverie is back! Rev is back for a #WTFU record 6th time! We catch up with her at our LA location, The Pentegon LA. Reverie dresses the same way she raps; It's her terms. She'll decide whats best for Rev and when is best for Rev. She's wearing these sunglasses that cover half her face, her hair wrapped in a red bandana but she's not hiding. Rev has matured along side her music. Project after project, Reverie doesn't get better, she discovers that she's just as dope in THAT style that he is in THIS style. Mics come and Mics go but Reverie is here to stay.
Torii Wolf is taller than you expect. Torii Wolf is shyer than you would expect. Her talent and pain are perfectly married and displayed on her new album, "Riot Wolf". An album produced by the legendary hiphop demigod, DJ Premier. Every track reveals more of Torii while reminding us who Premo is. We talk life, sex, addiction and voluntarily going blind. Torii pushes the limit of what DOPE is in a way that makes you re-evaluate what HIPHOP is. Torii Wolf is taller than you expect.
I sit at our new LA location, The PentagonLA, waiting for Evidence. For this interview. I’m nervous. I start to think about all the years I’ve heard him deliver consistent, high quality work. I’m nervous. Dilated Peoples. The Weather Man Series. Countless features. God tier production. I’m nervous. It’s sunny outside. He walks in. Evidence is wearing a fur collared jacket and a florescent orange beanie. I’m not nervous anymore. Firm handshake. We get started. Evidence is a pro. From the beginning he was in control of the interview. You can almost see the talent radiating from Evidence so it gives me high hopes that “Weather Or Not” will be no less amazing than anything he’s done. From The Wake Up Show days to future projects, we talk about it all. Evidence is dope. He signed my cd.
We kick off the first week of December right! We sit with a creator, an innovator and the most outta sight man in sho'binezz...Lush One joins the WTFU roster! Alongside his homeslice DJ Smokey Martinez, we catch up with Lush One at the world famous, Jordan Rivers Recordings in Sherman Oaks, CA. We talk to Lush about his origins, family life, business approach and developing his own style. We also debate the damage of white privilege and what it takes to overcome the odds. With his latest single, "White Lies" feat Bobby Bucher and an amazing #12Rounds, we get to know Lush One like never before!
WakeTheFlokUp is proud to present our new series #BeyondExclusive We bring you extremely in-depth interviews with all the questions you want to know. Our first episode features Mighty Zulu Kingz patriarch Alien Ness. We talk to the legendary b-boy about the numerous accusations against Universal Zulu Nation founder Afrika Bambaataa. Ness, a self admitted protege of Bambaataa, gives us his opinion and insight on the situation. In an interview that only WakeTheFlokUp can bring you, we learn the truth. Bboys and girls, Alien Ness.
Today with sit with the rising San Diego star, Samy Wats! From the hills of Hollywood, in the Fresh Goods compound, (which should be considered a landmark at this point), legendary producer LDontheCut and Samy Wats welcome us. We get to know the Egyptian born rapper & find out his thoughts on mumble rap, 90's R&B, Riot Farm Records, his developing a catalog and following your dreams. You wont meet a more diverse and committed artist than Samy Wats. From his writing process to his beat selection, we get to know Samy Wats on a personal level. Ladies and Getlemen, we are proud to introduce Samy Wats!
This week we are honored to bring you the most out of sight man in show business, Eddie Bravo is here! Jui-Jitsu master, instructor, musician, dj, podcaster and just straight savage, Eddie Bravo is all this and more. We speak to the OC native and talk zombies, flat-earth, JFK, moon landing and how helium balloons work. We dig deep about his political & religious views in this midnight interview. It's all we could have asked for in a Eddie Bravo interview and we go it! Subscribe on ITunes to hear more definitive interviews! It's a pleasure to bring you, Eddie Bravo!
We are back! This week we sit with one of the most influential man in Indi music, Kevin Zinger is here! Kevin is responsible for such acts as Head PE, Kottonmouth Kings, Glasses Malone, X Clan and many more. Kevin Zinger is responsible for leading the way and creating a lifestyle for an entire generation. We talk growing up in SD, building your own company from scratch, creating the legendary brand SRH Clothing and much more! Kevin also manages the ground breaking record label Suburban Noize Records, home to the catalogs of some of the greatest Indi groups ever! It is with great pleasure, honor and privilege to bring you the one and only, Kevin Zinger. P.S. This episode features production by OC producer Phaizrok. He's one of the most talented producers out today! Like what you hear, visit Soundcloud.com/phaizrok for more!
We bring you, yet another, exclusive interview! We dial up Diabolic in NY and it got real. We talk about the continuous Twitter beef with Talib Kweli. He gives us all the details of his experiences while being signed to Viper Records. Diabolic opens up and talks about his broken friendship and very real beef with Immortal Technique. We also talk new album and rocking stages for years! Diabolic holds nothing back. You want the truth and nothing but...? Ladies & Gentlemen, Diabolic.
This week we are joined by #WhiteJesus himself, Rittz! Direct from the Strange Music Headquarters in Hollywood CA, we catch up with Rittz and talk being a white rapper, working with legends like Twista, LA food & whay Sade is the GOAT! With 2 fresh cuts from his new album, "Last Call", this episode shows you why he's one of the most talented, hardworking artists out! Ladies and Gentlemen, Rittz!
This week we sit with the next up, a Brooklyn transplant and a man of skills...Prynce Jacobs is back! We talk new album 'California Winter', fighting to stand out in a sea of rappers, the importance of a cosign & why people don't like me! WakeTheFlokUp is proud to bring you the second coming of Prynce Jacobs!
Our good friend, The Hyphenate is back! We sit with Hyphenate and talk dating in 2017, making music for YOU and why McDonald is the Trump of all restaurants. Hustle, ambition, vision and bars...that's the Hyphenate. Subscribe on Itunes and help us WakeTheFlokUp!
This is a very special episode, we get a call from Chicago emcee Precise! We sit with the jack of all trades for an amazing one on one. We talk boom-bap vs new age, the current state of the Chicago landscape, his favorite artists and why it wouldnt be the same without that old boom bap! We take great pleasure in bringing you one of Chi town's best....Precise!
This week were joined by the legendary battle rap shotcaller Poison Pen & the one and only Immortal Technique! We talk to Pen about creating the first pay per view battle rap event, running into Qtip on a plane and why AirB&B is the best! Immortal Technique talks growing up with famous celebrities, creating a union for hip-hop, staying true your word and he divulges if he'll ever return to the battle rap scene! This & Malathion the Time Gawd as co-host! Subscribe on ITunes and enjoy some real sh*t!
Tonight we sit with my Orange County brotha, DJ InDJnous is in the house! We sit outdoors on another beautiful Socal evening, joking and smoking. We talk growing up Hispanic, having parents that support your dreams and bringing the OC music scene together. InDJnous is the official DJ for legendary acts like Ras Kass & Cookbook but never stops building his own ladder to the top. An interview years in the making, I proudly present InDJnous!
This week we got one of the purest, meanest and most hardworking mics in the game, Dizzy Wright is in the house! In Hollywood CA, we sit with Dizzy & talk life after Funk Volume, being Vegas raised, his mom ghostwriting his first song & the legacy he wants to leave behind. We dig deep and talk biggest fear, his strongest insecurity, why he's #StillMoving & who is nicer Chamillioner or Mike Jones? With two fresh cut from his new album 'The Golden Age 2', this episode is #Outrageous! Ladies & Gentlemen... Dizzy Wright!
This week we are live from 2017 Back To Basic Music Festival! We are VIP at the livest show of the summer! We catch up legendary DJ Mark Luv, Akil The MC of the historic Jurassic 5 crew, one of the meanest mics around, Philieano & we sit with the one and only Immortal Technique! We talk battle rap, building orphanages in Afghanistan and we dig deep...crunchy peanutbutter or smooth? Find out here! Make sure to come back Monday September 4th for more Immortal Technique! We visit Immortal Technique the following day and get answers to all the question we didnt have time for at Back To Basics! Will he return to battlerap? We talk about the rumors of bulling Lin Manuel Miranda as kids and much more! So...download the episode, tell a friend about the show and make sure to come back Sept. 4 for more Immortal Technique!
This episode is for all the TRUE heads...those that proudly call themselves PURISTS. Agallah The Don is back! We catch up with the legendary emcee & producer and talk new album; Agnum Opus. Agallah takes us back to his days of working with Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane and tells us the story of battling Jay Z! We get two fesh cuts of the new album and pay our respects to his good friend and legendary emcee Prodigy. Some real men sh*t, you know! Ladies and Gentlemen...Agallah The Don!
60 East returns for ill rhymes and ill times! Were joined by 60 as we talk father life, being a indi artists and why Premier is the GOAT! Were also joined by the very beautiful and talented Mary Alex! She tries to impress us in her attempt to be the next WakeTheFlokUp cohost! Also joining us is the Time Gawd himself; Malathion of KOTD and Chamber Records stops by! We are also blessed with a freestyle from 60 is that will turn out your speakers! This and more! WakeTheFlokUp!
We are back with a packed show! My main man Gremlin stops by and we talk drugs, Real Talk 5 and making it out to the UK on a tour all thanks to you! Also, we get a visit by the Time Gawd himself Malathion of KOTD! Malathion drops a huge game changer on is with the announcement of his new battle league! AAAANNNNDDD of course the very beautiful and talented Phalasee joins us in her attempt to be the new WakeTheFlokUp co-host! We've been away for a while but with episodes like this...WE AIN'T GOING NOWHERE!
The time has come...The biggest independent artist in the world sits with the #1 HipHop podcast in the world...TECH N9NE is in the house! In the basement of the Belascos Theater in LA. We sit with the living legend and talk everything from being featured in Forbes numerous times to growing up being the weird kid on the block to receiving CREDIBLE death threats! Tech is a true inspiration to any independent artist, by always being real, approachable and mean as f*ck on the mic! Tech N9ne has proven to be one of the most successful and talented artist out...I mean, he's no Waka Flaka but he's up there! (inside joke). Thank you for your support all these years, it was only a matter of time before we reached hiphop's top tier and we owe it all to artists like Tech that understand and share vison for hiphop. Ladies & Gentlemen it's a true honor and privilege to present to you...TECH N9NE!
This week we're in the dungeons of rap. where wack emcee don't make it back! That's why Mad Macks walks back and forth as he pleases! We visit Macks in his home away from home East Of The River Studios to talk about his new album "Images". We talk beginning to end of the recording process, the mentality behind choosing the proper beats and what does he do to his hair to keep it so bouncy? With HipHop in dire need of CPR "IMAGES" is the well needed mouth to mouth from the man that is sure to help save it. Ladies and Gentlemen...Mad Macks!
Tonight we are joined by the present and future of hiphop, C-Arson's Bishop Lamont is here! We talk racial tensions in hiphop, did OJ really do it, why minding your own business is the best religion and what kind of porn is Bishop into? The answer might surprise you. or not. either way it's some ill sh*t. Talking with Bishop Lamont is very comforting because you know that hiphop is in good hands but it's also nerve wrecking because you know HE knows more than he's willing to share...and that is why Bishop Lamont is important to the game. Important for our cultures future. Ladies and Gentlemen, Bishop Lamont.
Now, imagine a hiphop artist in your head. Now f*ck that. Adlib is the exact opposite. Yet bars on point, mic presence is strong and he's building with legends. Adlib made time for us in a busy LA hotel lobby before he headed off to end his tour. Pennsylvania native, his music is a mixture of cultures and influences. We talk, beef, tour life and who he would NEVER work with! Ladies and Gentlemen Adlib! Axes Up!
When you see Murs walk in, your first thought is 'this mathafaka grungy', crazy hair full beard all of that. It's once Murs starts talking that you remember all the classics, Living Legends, Felt, Walk like a man, The 9th Edition...then the room turns dark. You are talking to more than just a mid city legend, this is hiphop at its finest. We talk Murs breaking the Guinness world record for rap and which freestyle legend took issue with him over it, we get a definitive answer over a new Felt album and why a clean mouth equals a clean nana! With two fresh cuts off his new album, Captain California, this interview is one of the best we have to offer. It was an absolute honor and pleasure to cross off the 17th name off our WakeTheFlokUp wishlist, Ladies and Gentlemen, Captain California himself...Murs!
Emcee. Engineer. Battle rapper and the meanest beard in SoCal hiphop.. Vodka Gravas joins us! Live from Jordan Rivers recordings we talk top 5, why country music is HipHop with cowboy hats and what makes a diss track a diss track! We are back in full affect with the BEST interviews in HipHop with the realest artist out! Ladies and gentlemen...Vodka Gravas! #WakeTheFlokUp #VodkaGravas #hiphop #podcast
OUR FIRST EPISODE OF 2017! Thank you all for an amazing year, it has been a crazy ride but believe me, it has been a scenic one. We are backstage at the Project Blowed 22nd year anniversary show! We talk to generation after generation of Project Blowed. From Jroz, one of the illest sisters of PB to battle legend Dumbfounded to OG’s like Longevity, we document this historic show with EXCLUSIVE interviews you won’t hear anywhere else! It has been a long journey to get here but Project Blowed is the premier testing grounds for ANY emcee. Join us as we walks amongst the greats!
Welcome to the third episode of our newest show, Inside The Artist's Studio. Today, Pawz One gives us EXCLUSIVE access to his soon to come sophomore album, Pick Your Poison. We visit Pawz at his home away from home and we talk mentality, gameplan and specifics of features and beat selection. His new album is a reflection of a veteran emcee trying to find his balance as we walk a tightrope between hard work and dedication. With never before heard exclusive sneak peeks at 3 of the records, Pick Your Poison, is going to make noise above and beyond! Welcome, Inside The Artist's Studio!
Welcome to episode #2 of The WakeTheFlokUp Network’s original show, Inside The Artist’s Studio. Tonight, we sit with an entrepreneur, a musician, anI intellectual and an optimist Curtiss King is here! We get unprecedented access to his latest project ‘Jubille Year’. King share his mentality during the creation, recording and the aftermath of releasing the project. We talk ‘Jubille Year’ reaching the #1 spot for HipHop albums in the country and why that is just the beginning for Curtiss King. We hear 3 singles of the project, accompanied by life lesson after life lesson from the hardest working man in the game! If HipHop’s future is in Curtiss Kings’ hands, then we have nothing to worry about. Ladies and gentlemen, it is an absolute honor to sit with Curtiss King, Inside The Artist’s Studio. #WakeTheFlokUp #InsideTheArtistsStudio #CurtissKing #JubilleYear Artist Links: @CurtissKing www.curtissking.com
Live from Kday's HipHop Harvest! WakeTheFlokUp is proud to bring you live interviews from the biggest HipHop event of the year! We talk with Kday's very own CeCe The Mamasita and talk rising to fame We catch up with Ras Kass and talk Soul On Ice 2 and which emcee had him step up his bars just a little bit We talk with the future of the culture Bishop Lamont, we discuss learning from your life and paying homage to the greats We also catch up with Rabbit of the Bside show, we talk leaving a legacy and staying humble and we finish the show with the legendary Dilated Peoples crew! Evidence, Rakaa and Babu talk to use about success and why it's important to keep a level head in this game! This and music from your favorite HipHop Harvest artist! Enjoy!
Welcome to episode two of our original series, "Inside The Artist's Studio". Tonight we visit Cookbook and talk about his incredible new project 'A Whole New Cook' produced by Evidence of Dilated Peoples. We talk from Alpha to Omega of the project, what it was like to work side by side with Evidence and why this project could only have worked with these two artists. He gives us exclusive access as we listen to 3 tracks fresh off the album. Also, exclusive never before stories of how Evidence works in studio and why Murs got jumped once! It was a complete privilege to sit with Cookbook and it is my honor to be a part of the journey of 'A Whole New Cook' So, join us and welcome Inside The Artist's Studio.
Tonight we sit with one the hardest working acts out...EQ joins us! Live from our LA family Jordan Rivers Recordings, we catch up with EQ and Baca is back too! We talk producing vs emceeing, why it's hard to rap over your own beats and why running over Tyler The Creator was a missed opportunity. Join us as we near the end of the year with the best interviews in hiphop...ladies and gentlemen...EQ!!!!
As a journalist, I have learned that the interview is the destination but the STORY is the journey. This one is a great story. The day of The Golden Era Festival, I was charged with chauffeuring AZ around Long Beach until show time! We stopped to shop, site see and Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles! A couple of hours before the show, we sit in his hotel room and knock out an epic interview. Why is it epic? Because I didn't ask him any questions, you did! I took the top 10 questions submitted by our fans and AZ answered all of them! Will there be another Firm album? Is Doe or Die 2 really his last album? Can we expect another film to follow up Jewels, Gems & Treasures? This and more in this knowledge and music filled episode with one of the greatest emcees in HipHop history It is an honor to cross of the 17th name off our wishlist Ladies & Gentlemen, AZ!
After a 3 hour car ride, I was ready to stretch my legs. I have known 2Mex for about 4 years now and was excited to finally add him to the roster. He welcomed me into his house and the first thing that you see are posters, of past shows, events and random artists. We sit and then it hits you in the face, like, no for reals, it did happen to him...he's missing a leg. Then you start to talk to him and you realize that it's not slowing him down, not even a little bit! If anything, he's building on it, creating and growing as an artist. Once we start, it becomes clear that 2mex is not pretending, he is 2mex. Enjoy. #waketheflokup #2mex Www.WakeTheFlokUp.net
We sat with #TheTimeGawd Malathion joins us! We talk west coast battle rap, being a father, which west coast battle legend he's teaming up with & why taking risks is the only way to succeed! He also gives us an EXCLUSIVE inside on KOTD that you will not want to miss...remember WakeTheFlokUp brought to you first! Malathion brings you the purest form of HipHop with well produced and delivered battles that only the westc oast can bring you... TIME!
We sit emcees, break-dancers, graffiti artists and DJ's but...lets peak behind the curtain. We sit with the Editor In Chief of one of the biggest blogs on the planet, Armando Urena Jr of Underground HipHop Blog joins us! We talk about the importance of branding, name recognition and why hustling is not a luxury, it's a necessity. Live from our LA Iheart Radio Headquarters, we welcome the OZ of the hiphop yellow brick road!
As we pulled up to the million dollar home, I start to picture the hard work and dedication it must take to earn a home like this. Marble floors, beach view backyard and a spiral staircase. This house is a representation of commitment, hard work and hustle...Feeki is all that. We sit with the Nevada rapper and discuss being white, why jealousy is a waste of energy and how brave he is for rocking a mullet! In one of the most realistic and thought provoking interviews yet, Feeki is the truth in a sea of fakes. Enjoy,.
Welcome to the first episode of Inside The Artist's Studio! It's an inside look at your favorite artist's home studio, place of work, home or crib! For our first episode we visit Oceanside's pride and joy, Jrolz welcomes us to his amazing home studio. We talk the specs of his equipment, why he prefers FL Studio and why he adds his soul and heart into every beat. The future of HipHop's producers gives us a unique perspective that we rarely get to experience Important. True. Exclusive. Inside The Artist's Studio.
Live from beautiful Venice Beach Ca, we are joined by the future of the game...Joseph Rose! We sit with our fellow Battleaxe Warrior and talk growing up Canadian, why America will never embrace soccer and why staying true to yourself is the only way to be! Fresh off his video shoot with Mad Child, Joseph Rose lets us in on his new album, his plans for the future and spits a mean verse in the return of "I Need 16"! Ladies and Gentlemen, Joseph Rose!
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