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In this special episode of the podcast, Alonzo 'Lonzo' Williams returns for an in-depth conversation covering his transformative journey in the music industry. Starting as a record distributor at Record Shack in Compton, Lonzo recalls how he established a robust distribution network spanning Nevada, Washington, Oregon, and Arizona. He played a pivotal role in introducing and managing the Eve After Dark nightclub, a crucial venue in the West Coast hip-hop scene. Lonzo shares the challenges and triumphs of his early years, the influence of key figures like Curtis Blow and Dr. Dre, and how he built his own record label, Crew Cut. Highlighting his innovative marketing techniques, community relationships, and commitment to professionalism, this episode provides a comprehensive look at Lonzo's impact on the music industry and his unique approach to overcoming obstacles. The conversation also touches on the significance of the Eve After Dark documentary and pays homage to various industry icons.00:00 Starting Out in the Record Business01:09 Welcome to the Podcast01:46 Deep Dive into Eve After Dark03:07 Navigating the Music Industry04:59 Overcoming Challenges and Early Success06:30 The Importance of Hustle and Marketing10:23 Staying Out of Trouble14:15 The Role of Community and Mentorship19:13 The Birth of Disco Lonzo21:33 Meeting DJ Yella and Promoting Events30:09 The Early Struggles and Persistence30:54 The Breakthrough with Cameo34:30 Curtis Blow and the Rise of Hip Hop37:07 The Formation of World Class Wreckin' Cru49:10 Touring and Transition to Dooto's56:37 Reflections on Talent and Legacyhttps://www.lonzowilliams.com/Follow Lonzo:https://www.instagram.com/reallonzonwa/?hl=enSupport the showJoin the #1 Community for Service-Based Entrepreneurshttps://www.blackdiamondclub.com Follow Shawn and Lacey on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/drshawndill/ https://www.instagram.com/drlaceybook/

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Stamford Chidge & Jonathan Kydd are joined by Dan Silver to look back at a disappointing but encouraging defeat away to Liverpool and ahead to Thursday's match against Panathinaikos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In todays clip of our exclusive interview with Los Angeles graffiti legend BUTCHER AAA (Triple A), he recounts his serendipitous encounter with rap pioneer Kurtis Blow. Their chance meeting led to an agreement to perform together at a hip-hop show, promising an electrifying fusion of music and live art. However, the night took an unexpected turn when the concert promoter refused to allow Butcher to paint on stage. In a bold move of solidarity, Kurtis Blow decided not to perform, leaving the packed venue in shock. The fallout from this decision reverberated far beyond the club's walls. Kurtis Blow took legal action against the Whisky a Go Go, ultimately suing the venue. In a surprising act of camaraderie and justice, Blow shared the profits of the settlement with Butcher, turning a moment of conflict into one of unexpected triumph and unity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-castro63/support

Get ready for an electrifying celebration of hip-hop's roots! In this must-watch video, legendary artists KRSONE and Kurtis Blow receive the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award at the Museum of Hip-Hop. Plus, DJ Cassidy drops a bombshell announcement about his "Pass the Mic" Live Show, featuring heavy hitters like Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Slick Rick, and Doug E. Fresh. But that's not all! Eddie P and Beatdown Brown take us on a nostalgic journey, reflecting on hip-hop's golden era and the importance of treasuring our pioneers. Don't miss this epic celebration of culture, history, and music! #HipHopCulture #Legends #MuseumofHipHop #PresidentialAward #DJCassidy #PassTheMic #JaRule #FatJoe #SlickRick #DougEFresh #EddiePandBeatdownBrown #GoldenEra #Pioneers #HipHopLegends #CultureMatters #MusicHistory #krsone #kurtisblow Shirts NFTs & Downloads

Like any other art form, rap music or hip-hop has a defined, ever-evolving legacy. There are names etched in the walls of the greats industry founders ranging from Curtis Blow to Grandmaster Flash, LL Cool J to Run DMC, the Beastie Boys, Will Smith, Doug E. Fresh, the Fat Boys and Queen Latifah. As the genre evolved, rap developed more of an edge, telling painful stories of street life from performers like N.W.A., Ice-T, Public Enemy, Tupac Shakur, and the Notorious B.I.G. Rappers Jay Z, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg took rap to new heights of popularity, giving hip-hop a seat at the mainstream table. And others like Lauryn Hill,  50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Lil' Wayne, Eminem, Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Drake, DMX, J. Cole and others have kept rap going strong and made it a viable and highly profitable music style. But rap is incomplete without the group that coined the phrase “hip-hop” in their groundbreaking anthem “Rapper's Delight”—the Sugarhill Gang.  Indeed, any conversation about rap—which in 2023, celebrated 50 years as an art form—is incomplete without the Sugarhill Gang. Formed in 1979, it started outside an Englewood, New Jersey, pizza shop when singer and music executive Sylvia Robinson asked Henry “Big Bank Hank” Jackson—who would croon as he made pizza inside—to sing for she and her husband Joe in their car parked outside. Jackson was ultimately joined by Guy "Master Gee" O'Brien and the two of them went to the Robinson home along with Michael "Wonder Mike" Wright. The three young me thought they were auditioning against one another, but in the end, were assembled into a music act that would go on to become one of the first rap groups ever—the Sugarhill Gang—holding a legendary place in popular music history.  We sit down with the Sugarhill Gang including Master Gee, Wonder Mike, Hendogg and DJ T-Dynasty for the latest episode of the Load Out Music Podcast. 

Get ready for a remarkable conversation with the legendary Cult Jam, now featuring its new lead singer, Mestina Soul. Alongside founder Mike Hughes and Alex Spanador, this trio gives a deeply personal account of their journey, from Mestina's discovery to their sustained friendship and balance in the industry. They'll share insights on how music has evolved from their early years to the present day and discuss the unique challenges and opportunities they currently face.Be prepared to groove as we delve into Cult Jam's latest musical masterpiece, Gem Love. Immerse yourself in the disco-inspired fun and universal need for love that shapes their songwriting and production process. You'll also get a sneak peek into their collaborations with musical legends like Curtis Blow, U.T.F.O., and LL Cool J, and who knows, we might even reveal some future collaborative plans. Finally, we'll peel back the curtain on the magic of collaboration. Listen to Mike, Alex, and Mestina as they share memorable stories about working with Prince and other iconic artists. Mestina will talk about the importance of creativity and self-expression in her craft, and we'll give you an exclusive first look at their upcoming EP and single. As a cherry on top, we'll also discuss their much-awaited tour and what fans can look forward to in their new music. It's a conversation not to be missed, so come and join us for this enlightening chat with Cult Jam!

Get ready for a remarkable conversation with the legendary Cult Jam, now featuring its new lead singer, Mestina Soul. Alongside founder Mike Hughes and Alex Spanador, this trio gives a deeply personal account of their journey, from Mestina's discovery to their sustained friendship and balance in the industry. They'll share insights on how music has evolved from their early years to the present day and discuss the unique challenges and opportunities they currently face.Be prepared to groove as we delve into Cult Jam's latest musical masterpiece, Gem Love. Immerse yourself in the disco-inspired fun and universal need for love that shapes their songwriting and production process. You'll also get a sneak peek into their collaborations with musical legends like Curtis Blow, U.T.F.O., and LL Cool J, and who knows, we might even reveal some future collaborative plans. Finally, we'll peel back the curtain on the magic of collaboration. Listen to Mike, Alex, and Mestina as they share memorable stories about working with Prince and other iconic artists. Mestina will talk about the importance of creativity and self-expression in her craft, and we'll give you an exclusive first look at their upcoming EP and single. As a cherry on top, we'll also discuss their much-awaited tour and what fans can look forward to in their new music. It's a conversation not to be missed, so come and join us for this enlightening chat with Cult Jam!

In celebration of hiphops 50th year anniversary, Swig and Pudge invite special guests SickFlo and DJ Cue on to celebrate 50 years of hiphop, on this episode you will hear first hand experiences of being back stage with Wu Tang Clan, Encounters with DMX, Curtis Blow, Run DMC and more! If you love hiphop, you will thoroughly enjoy this episode!Support the show

Off the Railz is catching up with hot takes and no breaks! Episode 16, "Bro V. Wade" has convos about E-40's significance, underrated black comedy movies, Curtis Blow, Mikes barber friend, call backs, Rich has another chain plus anxiety, South Carolina Raz, and much more. Enjoy, thanks for listening and God bless. Lovely day! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offtherailz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offtherailz/support

Full Court Press: WNBA All-Star Game, Brittney Griner Update & NBA Free Agent Bonanza   NBQ&A: Mike & Adam Answer Your Basketball Questions!  And Also: Protein Peanut Butter, Adding Guac, Amazon Basics Basketballs, Alibaba, Steph Curvy, Bing Bang Boom, Fine Whine, Old Milk, Notorious Grumpy Bois, “Danuel”, Dishwasher Legacies, LeBron-Themed Snacks, Raisinets, Chicks Dig The Long Ball, The Bill Russell Block, Playoff Rondo, Big Shot Rob, Garbage Time, ELAM Endings, Linjuries, Curtis Blow, BUY ADAM'S ALBUM   Sponsor:   Tab for a Cause: Raise money for charity every time you open a new browser tab. Visit www.tabforacause.org/horse to start raising money today!    Find Us Online - website: horsehoops.com - patreon: patreon.com/horsehoops - twitter: twitter.com/horse_hoops - instagram: instagram.com/horsehoops - facebook: facebook.com/horsehoops - multitude: multitude.productions   HORSE is hosted by Mike Schubert and Adam Mamawala. Created by Eric Silver and Mike Schubert. Edited by Mischa Stanton. Theme song by Bettina Campomanes. Art by Allyson Wakeman. Website by Kelly Schubert.   About Us On HORSE, we don't analyze wins and losses. We talk beefs, dig into Internet drama, and have fun. The NBA is now a 365-day league and it's never been more present in pop culture. From Kevin Durant's burner accounts to LeBron taking his talents anywhere to trusting the Process, the NBA is becoming a pop culture requirement. At the same time, sports can have gatekeepers that make it insular and frustrating for people who aren't die hard fans. We're here to prove that basketball is entertaining to follow for all fans, whether you're actively watching the games or not. Recently featured in The New York Times!

John promised to stop singing the Curtis Blow hit (”We're playin' baaaaaaasketbaaaaaaallllllll….”) if you promise to listen and use this lesson on verbs and cheers any basketball fan might need. In this podcast, learn how to cheer on your team in Mandarin Chinese. At least you'll make Yao Ming feel at home. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0392

John promised to stop singing the Curtis Blow hit (”We're playin' baaaaaaasketbaaaaaaallllllll….”) if you promise to listen and use this lesson on verbs and cheers any basketball fan might need. In this podcast, learn how to cheer on your team in Mandarin Chinese. At least you'll make Yao Ming feel at home. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0392

“What a pleasure to speak of being in same venues that cultivated hip-hop.. reminiscing before face-book, twitter and IG of times long gone.. and how we stayed connected.. and the relevance of it all to this day.. The connection is in Real time that listening to allows you to imagine and feel the energy of an exciting time in history that holds soo much relevance.. How sound and time travels.. Spoken by our “Icons living” from the beginnings of Hip-hop to this day!!! Shout Out to “Disco Fever, Sal, Bam, Melee Mel, Curtis Blow, Salt*Pepper, Boogie Down Bronx, Jamal Shabazz etc.. Keep Shinin... Share your story if you went to “Disco Fever” “Stomping Grounds of Hip-hops Finest @umisayspodcat on IG and Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ford has been doing radio play by play for the Houston Astros since 2013, when Astros were in the process of losing 100 games three years in a row.    The team followed that with three consecutive 100 win seasons in the same decade, the only team to ever do that.    Robert shares about growing up a Mets' fan in the Bronx where all the other neighborhood kids were rooting for the Yankees.  He tells how he learned about baseball because his mother, a school teacher, encouraged his reading and he wanted to prove to his schoolmates that he really knew baseball.  He talks about his all time favorite call of Alex Bregman's walk-off RBI single in Game 5 of the 2017 World Series.    Robert tells stories from his father's days a pioneer in Hip Hop music, first as a writer at Billboard magazine, then as a producer.  He shares about how Hip Hop developed in Harlem from the Disco music scene, and being in the studio with his dad Rocky Ford and meeting Run-DMC, Curtis Blow, and the Beastie Boys.   

Robert Ford has been doing radio play by play for the Houston Astros since 2013, when Astros were in the process of losing 100 games three years in a row.    The team followed that with three consecutive 100 win seasons in the same decade, the only team to ever do that.    Robert shares about growing up a Mets’ fan in the Bronx where all the other neighborhood kids were rooting for the Yankees.  He tells how he learned about baseball because his mother, a school teacher, encouraged his reading and he wanted to prove to his schoolmates that he really knew baseball.  He talks about his all time favorite call of Alex Bregman’s walk-off RBI single in Game 5 of the 2017 World Series.    Robert tells stories from his father’s days a pioneer in Hip Hop music, first as a writer at Billboard magazine, then as a producer.  He shares about how Hip Hop developed in Harlem from the Disco music scene, and being in the studio with his dad Rocky Ford and meeting Run-DMC, Curtis Blow, and the Beastie Boys.   

Yvonne Drazan es la Vice Presidenta de Peer Music, la editora independiente más grande del mundo, en la costa oeste de los Estados Unidos de Norteamerica para el mercado latino. Su carrera empezó desde muy joven cuando fundó Club Rock en Español (CREE) en la ciudad de Los Angeles. EL CREE comenzó como una especie de fan club de bandas de rock latinas que luego se convirtió en una agencia de "street marketing" que ayudo al desarollo de el movimiento del rock latino en US. Yvonne luego entra al circuito de las disqueras coenzando por EMI Latin a trabajar con artistas tales como Selena Quintanilla, Alvaro Torres, John Secada, entre otros. De ahí le surge la oortunidad de irse a trabajar como road manager de algunas bandas de rock y luego regresa a trabajar en el mercado americano en RHINO Records donde colaboró con artistas como Ramones, Los Lobos, The Sugar Hill Gang, Curtis Blow, Devo, entre otros. Años después regresa al mercado latino a trabajar como Label Manager de la disquera de Gustavo Santaolalla, SURCO, donde el repertorio de artistas incluía a Juanes, Molotov, Bajo Fondo, entre otros. Luego de años corriendo la disquera, entra al mundo de las editoras donde lleva más de 18 años. Te invitamos a que escuches una mujer que ha luchado por lo que ha logrado, no se ha dejado encajonar por los standares de la ndustria y ve los prejuicios como retos para ser mejor cada día. Drazan ha sido reconocida como Latin Power Player dos años consecutivos por la revista Billboard y no es para menos. Es una rebelde por naturaleza y eso la hace exitosa. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jafet-santiago/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jafet-santiago/support

Playlist: William de Vaughn - Be Thankful For What You GotAl Green - Let's Stay TogetherMarvin Gaye, featuring MPG Groove Mix - Let's Get it OnDAWN PENN - You Don't Love MeU-Roy - Stop That TrainLinton Kwesi Johnson - Street 66Jah Lion, THE HEPTONES - Mr PresidentThe Patabeatniks - Wake Up StudentsThe Patabeatniks - Black Cats in BudapestThe Now Feeling - I've Had itAllen Baekeland - Always Late with Your KissesLost And Profound, Allen Baekeland - Drinking Ex and Asking WhyJames Brown - Please Please PleaseWilson Pickett - Land of 1000 DancesSly & The Family Stone - i Want to Take You HigherJames Brown - Hot PantsCurtis Blow, featuring A Skills & Krafty Kuts - Gimme The BreaksBentzon Brotherhood - Rappers DelightGrandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The MessageRembetika Hipsters - Wicked Game

The crew is back for episode 004! They begin with an update on their weeks before discussing a potential kidnapping incident that hit close to home. The fellas obviously share the sentiment of protecting our women at all costs. They follow up with the latest on Colin Kaepernick and discuss their mixed feelings on the matter (15:00). Afterwards, they posed the question: Can you be pro Black and date outside your race? This lends itself to a conversation about how race and sexuality played a part in our upbringing. From there, they expound on a clip from The Real talk show regarding women, marriage, and dating outside their race to achieve marriage. We had to present a REAL male perspective on the topic. (36:41) They go on to discuss Tyler, the Creator and gay trolling, top albums of the decade, Grammy nominations, and much more! DON’T CALL IT A WHACK SONG: Virtue: Ed Wavy - “I Can’t”. Will: B.A.S.I.C. – “If” (Unreleased). Terrell: Royce Da 5’9” – “Black Savages”. B.A.S.I.C.: Jidenna – “Tribe”. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In episode 152, we hit you with another hip-hop gem on That Boom Bap! We kick off the show with a track of the week from A$AP Rocky featuring Joey Bada$$: “Too Many Gods”. We send heartfelt wishes to Bushwick Bill and Curtis Blow, both dealing with cancer. Also, we get our hands on the collaboration project between Bun B and Statik Selektah titled “TrillStatik” and deliver a concise album review. Plus we discuss the B-Sides concert presented by the jigga man himself, Jay-Z. All this and a whole lot more on that #BoomBap.

In episode 152, we hit you with another hip-hop gem on That Boom Bap! We kick off the show with a track of the week from A$AP Rocky featuring Joey Bada$$: “Too Many Gods”. We send heartfelt wishes to Bushwick Bill and Curtis Blow, both dealing with cancer. Also, we get our hands on the collaboration project between Bun B and Statik Selektah titled “TrillStatik” and deliver a concise album review. Plus we discuss the B-Sides concert presented by the jigga man himself, Jay-Z. All this and a whole lot more on that #BoomBap.

MONEY - MAN CED LO Also Known as Lecdric Nelson an independent artist from Polk County, Florida. My life started in Bartow, FL on June 15, 1979 yet was raised in Lake Hamilton, FL making me a Florida native.  At the age of 16 is when I started to learn the ways of how to survive in what we call the street life and rapping became an outlet to allow me to tell my story. After some time of running the streets and rapping my life started to get tangled into selling drugs, smoking weed, and hanging around the wrong crowds that led to me dropping out of high school in the 10th grade.  At the age of 18 is when my issues with law enforcement all started and leading me down 18 years of experiences with the judicial system. At the age of 34 on May 4th, 2015 is when I was released from prison this is when I started to take the music game serious and made this my new way of life. Spending time in prison allowed me to set my mind on a mission that I have been on since being released to make a name for myself in the rap industry. I plan on doing this by bringing real music back as music has changed dramatically to fabrication and storytelling. Music of my generation inspired others to grow. Now it all about glorifying what we would call trials and tribulations in this life. My biggest music influences are artists like Tupac, Notorious Big, Scarface, Ghetto Boys, Ice T, Spice 1, Curtis Blow, Big Daddy Cane, and MC Lyte. Most of all my music is my story from what I have experienced to what I felt while living on this earth. Personally, I am a god-fearing man and a firm believer of God without him I am nothing. I wouldn’t consider myself as a religious person, yet I know God is in me. I am known to lead not to become a follower. This is what allows me to set trends and become the trend setter of my generation with my own style or swag. I am different from the rest I am him the real Money-Man Ced Mr. Polk County.

Editing is for losers... You got your 3 guys in my Garbagecast. Well you got your Garbagecast in my 3 guys... Updated 21/08/2017 v2 has "White lines" by Grandmaster Flash and Melly Mel not Curtis Blow as MMD erroneously indicated. Special Guest: 3 guys.

Three-time Grammy award winning lyricist and multi-instrumentalist Wyclef Jean started a movement as the founding and guiding member of The Fugees’, whose album Score certified six times platinum. Take a journey through the inspiring story of this producer, author, and humanitarian as he sits down with Tom Bilyeu in this episode of Impact Theory. SHOW NOTES 1. Wyclef talks about growing up in Haiti, giant birds, and imaginary friends. [3:21] Tom and Wyclef discuss how he developed an orchestra in his brain. [8:45] Wyclef describes his obsession with words and how he fell in love with battle rapping. [12:48] Wyclef explains how he shaped his brain with jazz and learned music discipline. [16:00] Wyclef recalls a phone call from Michael Jackson and how he experienced music theory. [17:27] Wyclef shares the importance of transferring knowledge and not limiting yourself. [19:44] Tom and Wyclef sing together and discuss the importance of understanding theory. [21:58] Wyclef exposes the secrets to getting great. [26:31] Wyclef talks about the significance of crafting a strategic message and starting a movement. [31:36] Wyclef applies the philosophy of crawling before you walk to learning anything in life. [35:53] Wyclef defines the impact he wants to have on the world. [40:03] Wyclef gives a freestyle performance on a topic of Tom’s choice. [42:32] MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE BANDS Christian Rock Band Petra - http://bit.ly/2lBZ08k [9:56] Police Synchronicity - http://bit.ly/1J4hqzq [10:20] Pink Floyd - http://bit.ly/2lCcLn6 [12:13] Coldplay - http://bit.ly/1qL4ie4 [16:43] PEOPLE DJ Red Alert - http://bit.ly/2mdUc5o [12:20] Kool G Rap - http://bit.ly/2m3mwIt [13:14] Charlie Daniels - http://bit.ly/2lm4DVx [14:55] Curtis Blow - http://bit.ly/2kDDYGn [15:23] Dillon - http://bit.ly/1dDos1l [16:44] Ella Fitzgerald - http://bit.ly/2kDzkIq [16:45] Avicii - http://bit.ly/1USZZvQ [20:48] Brian Grazier - http://bit.ly/2kPXoTX [23:36] SaLaAM ReMi - http://bit.ly/2ldan5D [31:39] Confucious - http://bit.ly/1INVZlc [35:56] SONGS | MOVIES | VIDEOS Wyclef’s first music video appearance with Eric B and Rahkim - http://bit.ly/1rQ0AwM [15:32] Gone Till November - http://bit.ly/1raMhD2 [18:52] Life - http://bit.ly/2m3to90 [23:39] Hotel Rwanda Theme Song - http://bit.ly/2kPOE04 [23:55] Amy Winehouse documentary - http://bit.ly/1cPeU6H [31:43] Kendrick Lamar’s first mixtape - http://bit.ly/2lZX3D8 [37:43] Jouvet - http://bit.ly/2l9gMia [41:46] BOOKS | TERMINOLOGY Dorian, Ionian, Phrygian, Mixolydian - http://bit.ly/2megNia [19:18] Alchemist book - http://amzn.to/2lyDxMR [38:01] FOLLOW WYCELF TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2lXsiyr INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2m0pspo FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2kMMduX SNAPCHAT: @wyclef Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Impact Theory is a first-of-its-kind company designed to facilitate global change through the incubation of mission-based businesses and the cultivation of empowering content. Every piece of content Impact Theory creates is meant to underscore the company mission to free people from The Matrix and help them unlock their true potential. Impact Theory exists to inspire the next generation of game-changing companies and creators that will make a true and lasting impact on the world. FOLLOW TOM BILYEU TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2iyjY5P INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2j7vqX8 FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2hPStWo FOLLOW IMPACT THEORY TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2iC5lN3 INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2hPSGJa FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2iystOf

On today's episode DeQuiency and Anthony break out the Curtis Blow and start talking a little basketball. The guys discuss Derrick Rose's latest injury, KG's return to Minnesota, grade Dallas' trade for Rajon Rondo, and why LeBron James really doesn't have a shot at the MVP. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twoeightyeight/message

Raphael Deas has been a part of the Boston scene from the age of 15 as a break dancer on the streets of Boston.He went on to open for many early hip-hop acts such as Curtis Blow, the Fatboys, and Run DMC. He was a featured dancer at night clubs. After many small group and solo music ventures, a chance meeting with Maurice Starr at a local recording studio landed him a spot in the pop/funk band Homework (Epic/Sony Records). Raphael has shared the stage and TV screen with Michael Jackson, Will Smith, New Kids on the Block, Expose, Perfect Gentlemen, Sweet Sensation, the Dance Party USA family, Technotronic, and many more.  Connecting with his Native American heritage brought him national success with a "Song Of The Year" nomination in 2011 and a win for "Best HipHop/Rap Song" in 2012 at the Native American Music Awards, along with "Song Of The Year" 2011 "Best New Male Artist" 2012 and a second "Song Of The Year" win at the New England Urban Music Awards in 2013. As a lifelong martial artist and fitness enthusiast, Raphael now combines his music, love for fitness, and entertaining in his new ventures. #TheRaphaelShow #GrownNFunky has been on the air since 2012 and combines his love for #TheFunk of the 80s/90s along with new independent artists of all disiplines and reaching people with his message of Fitness, Faith, Funk, and Foolishness!!