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I’m joined by some very special guests: Rob G The General, Don Narcisse, Travis Nollsch, Adrian Lunsford and Ishmael Siryon as we talk about Race, Sports, and what we have to do as a country to become better. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
DJ Chose stopped by the Madd Hatta Morning Show to discuss the inspiration behind his latest project "Tripolar," how he ended his beef with his brother BeatKing, & more. DJ Chose also explains how working with City Girls' JT changed his outlook, producing for Kevin Gates, NBAYoungBoy, Megan Thee Stallion, and more.
Houston's own Ashton Travis stopped by the Madd Hatta Morning Show to talk about signing to Def Jam, making music while in college at Howard University, and more. Ashton Travis also explains working with Travis Scott and the groundbreaking moment that made him take his music seriously.
The World's Greatest Entertainer and Hip Hop Icon Doug E. Fresh reflects on his friendship with Prince. He shares how he met his Purple Majesty and the role comedian Sinbad played leading the two to tour together from 1999 until 2016 and how he too got schooled by his hoop game.
Gary Owens stopped by the Madd Hatta Morning Show and shared details about his interracial marriage, dealing with his family, overcoming poverty and his joke protocol on-stage.
Keith Sweat, the Harlem-born R&B singer/songwriter joins the Cut Curator Podcast and shares why he doesn't like anyone to cover his songs, teaming up with his then rival Teddy Riley to make an instant classic, and the drummer with whom he patterned his singing style. He also shares why it's important for young R&B singers to recognize his contributions to the genre and why he doesn't have to tour anymore.
Tisa Korean & Young Deji stopped by the Madd Hatta Morning Show to discuss how they created the "Woah Dance" and the song "Dip." Tisa Korean explains his new record deal with Atlantic and how he choose his name. Young Deji reveals his reaction to Travis Scott hitting the "Woah Dance" on Saturday Night Live & more from their whole collective group called the 8Jency.
MC Grand Puba who is best known as for his work with Brand Nubian in the late 80's and early 90's discusses the rise and fall of the group, how his eclectic musical taste was formed by his parents, starting out as a DJ before picking up the mic, and why he thought Mary J. Blige was strange when first met her.
Brooklyn, NY born MC and producer Daddy-O joins the Cut Curator podcast and shares why Big Daddy Kane, and LL Cool J didn't want to be a part of the Self-Destruction record, how important break beats were to the early days of Hip Hop and why he thinks you rappers don't form groups.
Rakim Allah, universally recognized as one of the most prolific MC's to ever touch a microphone, explains how he thought he was on his way to play college football before he became a Hip Hop legend. The roll that Jazz played in his life and why the song Paid In Full only has one verse
Bell Biv Devoe stopped by the Madd Hatta Morning Show and explained why they felt compiled to donated 20K to HISD Attucks Middle School in support of the Harvey Relief Fund.
Brooklyn MC Ecstasy of the famed Hip Hop group joins the podcast and talks about their competition with Run-DMC, how they tried to write all of their songs with one common theme, and why after 30 years together Grandmaster Dee left the group.
Megan Thee Stallion Explains Her Name, "Big Ole Freak," & Reveals One Freaky Thing She Won't Do
Kevin "Lovebug Starski" Smith is universally recognized as one of the core contributors in Hip Hop's early development. He was a DJ, MC, and all around party rocker. He passed away suddenly at the age 57 from a heart attack. On this episode of the podcast Kurtis Blow, Kwame The Boy Genius, DJ Eddie F, Biz Markie, and Christopher "Play" Martin reminisce on what made Starski this pillar of Hip Hop.
April 2017 interview with Trey Songz. He talks to The Madd Hatta Morning Show about his new album Tremaine, what it's like working with Drake, his relationship with his father, and more!
Big Daddy Kane was not only one of Hip Hop's preeminet MC's during it's Golden Era, he was emulated as a fashion icon with his high top fade, wardrobe and undeniable cool. On this episode he discusses his early influences like Grandmaster Caz, and Run DMC, his beef with Slick Rick, the only two people who were to be on the Symphony and what song stamped his arrival.
Doug E. Fresh the World's Greatest Entertainer, explains how he discovered beatboxing, why he and Slick Rick broke up, the reverence he has for his gift, his thought on Snoop Dogg biting La Di Da Di, and why its important to pay homage to the founders of Hip Hop like DJ Hollywood, Luv Bug Starski, Grandmaster Caz, Melle Mel and more.
Missouri City, Texas' own King Keraun is an internet personality who first garnered attention on Vine, and later Instagram. He turned his ever growing fanbase into an appearance on HBO's Insecure and ABC's Black-ish. The son of a former NFL player, King Keraun was in and out of jail as a youth and his acting career was not even considered a possibility until he tired of the fast life he was living.
The World's Greatest DJ Jazzy Jeff joins the Cut Curator podcast and he talks about how extreme fate helped form his alliance with Will Smith, the importance of playing music in the home for your kids, why 80 year-old White women stare at him on airplanes, and how he never expected to be this busy traveling the world playing records.
MC Lyte the legendary lyricist, DJ, voice over talent, actress, entertainer and icon joins the Cut Curator Podcast and talks about being socially conscience at a young age, how she ended up DJing Michael Jordan's wedding, why she never did a song with Salt N Pepa, her scholarship initiative to #EducateOURMen and why she took an 11 year break in between recording new music.
Former Houston Texan All-Pro running back Arian Foster joined the Madd Hatta Morning Show to discuss life after football, his budding rap career, starting a podcast that has helped shaped his views about God and the world around him.
Christopher "Play" Martin one half of the legendary group Kid N Play explains how they landed their roles in the movie House Party, working with a young Martin Lawrence, why he and Kid only recorded three albums, and how wanted to commit suicide after achieving A-list status in Hollywood. Play also share the story behind a health scare that caused him to lose some sight, but gain vision from God in the process. Find out why Wikipedia has nothing on him from 1994-1999, and the creative projects that serve as an outlet for him to "give back".
Christopher "Play" Martin 1/2 of the iconic rap duo Kid N' Play talks about growing up in Queens during the formative days of Hip Hop, how he thought his ultimate legacy was going to be a life of crime, competing against his partner Kid when they were in separate groups, and how an appearance at the Disco Fever changed his life. He also share on the importance that John "Jellybean" Benitez had on his career, why Jalil of Whodini and Kurtis Blow have a special place in his heart, and the police officer that changed his life. Creating the Salt N Pepa logo, and how he gained the respect and favor of some of New York's most notorious gangsters. Yet through it all he had Divine coverage that protected him at every turn.
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In 1989 the D.O.C. was on the verge of becoming recognized as one of Hip Hop's preeminent emcee's among the likes of LL Cool J, KRS-1, and Rakim. But only a few short months after the release of his debut album "No One Can Do It Better" he was involved in a near fatal car crash that cost him his voice and self-esteem. However, with the love of Erykah Badu and their daughter Puma he has gained true knowledge of self. He talks about meeting Dr. Dre and being instrumental in helping N.W.A. usher in the era of Gangsta Rap. He also recalls feeling left out when the lights became brightest and the other members were pushed to the forefront.
Derrick "D-Nice" Jones talks about falling in love with Hip Hop, how a chance meeting with DJ Scott La Rock changed his life, the small (and odd) price he had to pay to get KRS-1 to write a verse on his biggest hit, and how originally offered "They Call Me D-Nice" to Kid Rock. He also shares how DJ Eddie F got him into DJ'ing, his long lay off from Hip Hop, being Mr. Mom, and why he chose to customize the beat for each artist on "Self-Destruction".
Full Force ruled Hip Hop and R&B in the 80's and 90's. The Brooklyn based group produced a string of hits ranging from UTFO's "Roxanne, Roxanne" to the Backstreet Boys "All I Have To Give". They even took the muscles and jheri curls to Hollywood as stars of "House Party" with Kid N' Play. Brothers B-Fine and Bow Legged Lou recall how hard they had to work to get discovered and how the sought out to be featured on TV One's Unsung. Plus the share an exciting new project that has reenergized their fan base.
Singer Tweet shares her memories on truly meeting God, the trials endured as a single mom trying to make it in the music biz, falling short of success with her group and ultimately finding stardom as a solo artist with the help of her guardian angel Missy Elliot.
Teddy Riley, the King of New Jack Swing, continues with part 5 of his conversation with Rob G. The General. He shares his feelings and thoughts on one of the best rappers he has ever heard, a young hungry Sean "Diddy" Combs, visionary producer DJ Eddie F., and artist that didn't listen and stopped their own shine. He also recalls working with The Winans, James Ingram, and going to the Apollo theatre as a young child with a severe fever. Plus he tells his real feeling on his daughter doing reality TV and dating Soulja Boy.
Part 4 of the conversation with super producer and the King of New Jack Swing Teddy Riley. He explains why their are two BlackSTREET's on tour, what it was like to work with Bobby Brown, the song that saved his life and the Top 5 songs he's ever made. He also reveals who much he was getting cheated monetarily by his God father and manager Gene Griffin.
Part 3 of the conversation with the King of New Jack Swing. How Al B. Sure helped save the first Guy album. Does Aaron Hall say "dumb b*tch" on "Piece of My Love? Teddy reveals his thoughts about that controversial line. He also reveals why he chose to leave Guy at the height of their popularity.
Part 1 of Rob G. the General's talk with super producer Teddy Riley. Teddy shares stories about Heavy D, the birth of New Jack Swing, helping Doug E. Fresh produce "The Show", and teaming up with Kool Moe Dee. He also talks about falling in love with Hip Hop and the two men that helped start him on the road to success.