Podcasts about unsigned hype

If you're a true music fan, you know the best songs are the ones that speak to your soul, and Las Vegas artist Kuttup is doing just that. On this electrifying episode of Music Monday, we sit down with Kuttup to uncover her journey into the music industry and what makes her style impossible to replicate. From her raw lyrics to her captivating stage presence, Kuttup is proving why she's one of the realest voices in the game right now. And to top it off, she takes the stage to perform her hit single, “What It Comes To.” Follow Kuttup: Instagram: @itskuttup TikTok: @kuttupmusic Stream her music on all platforms: Kuttup

In this episode of QSJ we sit down with the incredible Lily Grace — a 17-year-old Australian country singer-songwriter who's already taken the global stage by storm.

rache. is UNSIGNED HYPE. On this episode, we sit down with rache., an emerging singer-songwriter from New Jersey who's carving out her very own space in R&B with undeniable authenticity. Tune in as we discuss: - Why her latest single ‘Patient' defines her sound and artistic identity - Balancing a full-time job in A&R while building her own career as an artist - The power of authenticity in songwriting and why it took time for her to fully express herself … and so much more!

Danny Merritt is UNSIGNED HYPE. On this episode, we sit down with Danny Merritt from Pasadena, California, a versatile artist carving his own lane with a sound that blends hip-hop, soul, and raw storytelling. Tune in as we discuss: - How his song ‘Maleficent Interlude' went viral on Twitch - The importance of finding your sound and experimenting across genres - Building real connections with producers & the grind of securing the perfect beat … and so much more!

Khary is UNSIGNED HYPE. On this episode, we sit down with Khary from Rhode Island, Providence, for an intimate conversation about his creative evolution and the hustle behind his artistry. Tune in as we discuss: - Khary's leap of faith: Quitting everything to pursue music full-time - Navigating streaming platforms, fan connections, and artistic freedom - Taking a step back from rapping & being driven by melody in his artistic growth - His upcoming EU tour with Abhi the Nomad … and so much more!

Zafty is UNSIGNED HYPE. On this episode, we sit down with Zafty, an artist from Perth, Australia, who at only 18 years old outraps some of your favorite rapper's favorite rappers. Tune in as we discuss: + The intimidating process of going from recording in his bedroom to being in a professional recording studio + The challenges of building a career as a rapper in Australia + Finding first opportunities to perform & improving his stage presence … and so much more!

Aka Kelzz is UNSIGNED HYPE. On this episode, we sit down with Aka Kelzz, a UK artist whose unique sound blends neo-soul, lo-fi, and urban pop. With velvety vocals and introspective lyrics, Aka Kelzz is redefining what it means to create authentic, genre-blurring music. Tune in as we discuss: + Kelzz' journey of overcoming doubts, finding their voice & working on first songs + Building a community in Berlin & the local music scene + The creation of their debut album "Odyssey" … and so much more!

Teo Pasquale is UNSIGNED HYPE. On this episode, we sit down with Teo Pasquale, an Alternative soulful rap artist from Ambler, Pennsylvania, who's making waves with his unique fusion of soulful melodies and alternative rap. Tune in as we discuss: + Teo's roots in a small town and how Pennsylvania shaped his sound + Moving to LA, overcoming challenges, and landing a sync deal with ABC's Will Trent + Expanding his brand through visual storytelling and making timeless music ...and so much more!

3ee is UNSIGNED HYPE. On this episode, we sit down with 3ee, the emerging New York-based artist who's making waves as an independent singer-songwriter and producer. From their roots as a trumpet player to their evolution as a multi-talented musician, 3ee shares insights into their inspiring journey.

Ainjo is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, the artist from California opens up about her independent music career and shares her thoughts on: + Balancing her career as an artist while being in the Navy + The fear of releasing a first album + The process of building a team around her to bring her career to the next level ...and so much more!

Ché is UNSIGNED HYPE! In this interview, New York's rising artist Ché opens up about his independent music career and talks about: + How he transformed his love for writing and literature into powerful lyrics, eventually stepping in the booth to record his first tracks + his relationship with the producer, rapper, and singer Jared Evan, and how this collaboration helped him discover his dynamic, versatile sound + his experience with the "dark side of the music industry", leading to a year-long battle with writer's block, but coming out of it a stronger, more resilient artist ...and so much more!

Malloy James is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, the artist from New York opens up about his independent music career and talks about: + The day he decided to give up his career as a professional basketball player to pursue music + Balancing different creative pursuits, from his job as a sound engineer to his love for photography + Chasing after the project that will take his career to the next level ...and so much more!

Shelby Ruger is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, the artist from Texas opens up about her independent music career and shares her thoughts on: + Overcoming fear and self-doubt & finally releasing her first song + Her upcoming performance on NPR's Tiny Desk + The process of working with multiple people on a song & the advantages this brings ...and so much more!

Alnev is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, the New York-based artist opens up about his independent music career and shares his thoughts on: + The fear of his art going unrecognized in his lifetime + His aspiration to leverage fame to drive real change + The three and a half year long process of creating his debut project "Vincent" ...and much, much more!

MMW is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Atlanta-based artist, who talks about: + The courage it took to step into the booth and rap + Developing his marketing strategy and taking his career to a new level + His approach to transforming his passion for music into a sustainable business ...and much, much more!

Shanuka is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Toronto-based artist, who talks about: + Building a deeper connection with her listeners by showcasing vulnerability on her songs + Battling with imposter syndrome + What success means to her & the challenges she faces as an independent artist ...and much, much more!

Send us a Text Message.Straight out of New Rochelle, Scram Jones is a producer, DJ and rapper from New Rochelle, New York. He has produced music for Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Styles P, Tragedy Khadafi, Jadakiss, Saigon, Dipset, T.I.,  and Troy Ave. He has been featured in The Source magazine's "Unsigned Hype" column.FOLLOW SCRAM JONES ON INSTAGRAM HEREFOLLOW THE CHOP SHOP ON INSTAGRAM HERESupport the Show.WEBSITE AND MERCH! - http://www.officialchopshoppod.com

LOTSCAST is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the artist from Pittsburgh, who talks about: + His decision to wear a mask & his wish to keep his life private + Giving up what he's built under the artist name oh gasm! & his rebrand under the name LOTSCAST + What he envisions for himself as an artist & the next milestone he wants to reach ...and much, much more!

JR SPECS is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the artist from Maine, who talks about: + His definition of "great" music & his approach to creating timeless songs + His upcoming album "Night School", a concept record he describes as a "multiverse variant of Sesame Street that's for adults" + The next thing he envisions for himself as an emerging artist & his strategy to get there ...and much, much more!

Joda Kgosi is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the South African artist, who talks about: + Releasing her first song, which immediately hit almost 10K plays & was played on South African radio + Experimenting with new styles & rapping on a song for the first time + Her approach to taking her career beyond the borders of South Africa & the strategy she's opting for to get there ...and much, much more!

Stoop Lee is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Detroit artist, who talks about: + Recording his first album under the name Stoop Kid & his first performances at open mics + Rapping a verse for Thundercat and Flying Lotus + Developing a new sound for his city & his approach to always challenging himself as an artist ...and much, much more!

On this episode DCMWG is joined by co-founder & CEO of Breakbeat Media, Dave Mays. They begin with Dave's start working with/creating The Source magazine (8:10), does this era of music translate across the culture the same as it did in the beginning? (13:45), the importance of Unsigned Hype & 5 Mics series (24:05), ‘Quiet On Set' documentary released last week and reflected on the working environment at Nickelodeon (27:50), Darkside of the DMs (32:45), Voicemail (45:00) & more. Get your real life advice from Mona on the show! Dial 267-225-2492 and leave a question for a chance to have your voicemail answered on an episode. JOIN THE NEW DCMWG PLUS COMMUNITY FOR BONUS EPISODES, AD-FREE LISTENING & OTHER EXCLUSIVE CONTENT CLICK HERE: https://dcmwg.supportingcast.fm This episode was sponsored by Factor Meals. Head to https://FactorMeals.com/dcmwg50 to get 50% Executive Producers for Breakbeat: Dave Mays & Brett Jeffries Executive Producer: Don't Call Me White Girl Producer: Tom Flies Production: Creative Mind Productions: Vernon Ray (@AllMoneyShots) & Zack James (@ZJames_RHC)  Instagram: @BreakbeatMedia @DontCallMeeWhiteGirl @PhelpsJugo @TomFlies @TheRealDaveMays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mâhfoud is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Syrian-German artist, who talks about: + Releasing his debut LP "The Fear Of Dying With Potential" under the label Klassified & why he decided to work with a label on the release + Making his Syrian heritage a part of his artistic self & the reasoning behind it + What drives him to continuously make music that serves as a "peaceful bubble" to people ...and much, much more!

Kennedy Ryon is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Atlanta-based artist, who talks about: + Taking a break from music for seven years & the anxiety of getting back to it + Getting a song placement on the Amazon Prime series "Expats" with Nicole Kidman + Why she prefers to stay independent & declining offers from labels ...and much, much more!

“The secret to success is that you can't skip the steps, you really can't pay your way into the industry” ~ losLAUREN 718 Bronx, New York rapper losLauren 718 skips class with DJ eXeL of The Progress Report to speak about being featured in The Source Magazine “Unsigned Hype”, upcoming EP ‘Success is not for the lazy', his thoughts on the Grammys, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nuke Franklin is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Cleveland artist, who talks about: + Feeling overlooked as an independent artist sometimes & learning to reaffirm his own confidence + The creation of his latest LP "90FIVE" & the album being a direct reflection of the artist he wants to be + Performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ...and much, much more!

Ti Steele is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Chicago artist, who talks about: + The first song she put out & the uncertainty that sometimes comes with releasing music + Her love for acoustic music & the decision to move away from it to explore new sounds + The approach she takes with her upcoming album & rollout strategies to stand out from other artists ...and much, much more!

ttwig is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the New York artist Josh Braunstein aka JUICEBOX aka ttwig, who talks about: + The birth of ttwig, Josh's new artistic persona / pseudonym + The importance of not boxing himself in and always experimenting with different styles + Quitting his job at a real estate company to do music full time

Juniper is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Brazilian artist, who talks about: + Growing up in Brazil & discovering the power of her voice at a young age + Getting a beat from Sango & eventually recording a full album with him + Overcoming the (creative) pressure she deals with while building her career

TiDUS is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the New Jersey artist, who talks about: + Limiting himself as a musician in the past and overcoming these limits + The lessons he's learned from being a part of the industry for over a decade + Detaching himself from what he describes as "a caricature" in order to find his true artistic self + His approach to recording & his release plans for 2024

Mari World is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Chicago artist, who talks about: + His approach to creating a versatile, yet timeless sound + Using music as a form of therapy and an outlet to be heard by the world + The impact he felt from his song "Hustle" being played on ESPN + What he wished he would've known about the music industry

CD Rose is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Boston-based artist, who talks about: + How a basketball injury led her to writing her first song + What differentiates good songwriting from bad songwriting + What to look out for when building a team around you + How she uses networking opportunities within the music industry to her advantage

Malik Elijah is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Taunton-based artist, who talks about: + Writing his first rap at age 12 & recording his first song over Mos Def's "Mathematics" beat + Studying live shows by artists like Tame Impala, J Cole or Billie Eilish & applying what he sees to his own performances + Opening up for Freddie Gibbs & the benefits this had on his career + Dealing with & overcoming self-doubt as an independent artist

Ré is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Atlanta-based artist, who talks about: + The anxiety of releasing first songs out of fear to be chastized for them + Why he's already reached success as an artist without ever needing to look for external validation + His approach to writing and the importance of not forcing it + The "music industry" and how it keeps great talent down

Lane Beckstrom is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Chicago-based artist, who talks about: + Starting his career in the Hip-Hop band "Kids these Days" and appearing on Late Night with Conan O'Brien + Releasing his first album after 10+ years of making music and embarking on his own journey to find his sound + The advantages of getting a label involved vs. doing everything by himself + Stepping out of his comfort zone and singing on a record for the first time

Novine is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, you will get first-hand insights into the independent music career of the Berlin-based singer, who opens up about: - The insecurities that come with releasing first songs - Using a marketing strategy to plan music releases vs. not having a strategy - Getting airplay in countries like Italy and the UK - Finding the right balance when it comes to promoting music on Social Media

Prisha Mehta is UNSIGNED HYPE. At only 18 years of age, Prisha has already embarked on a journey of musical self-discovery that led her to finding her own voice and authenticity. In this interview, we talk about that journey, from first lyrics she wrote in high-school, to the many challenges that come with building a career in music. No challenge kept Prisha from creating music that stirs profound emotions and resonates deeply with her listeners – a testament to her unwavering commitment to the art form.

BODHI is UNSIGNED HYPE. In less than two years, the artist from Norwalk, Connecticut has carved out a unique niche in the music scene, with genre-blending alternative R&B releases that are as mesmerizing as they are emotionally profound, taking listeners on a journey through the depths of BODHI's experience with the world. In this interview, BODHI talks about their upbringing, the approach they took for the release of their first song, and using music as a positive outlet to not only heal themselves, but also heal others.

omoidé is UNSIGNED HYPE. Had it not been for a PSP he hacked in high school to make his first beats, maybe the producer from Chicago would've never experienced the musical journey he's been on ever since: Releasing jaw-dropping "flips" of some of our favorite songs and becoming a major production force on SoundCloud, building relationships with and becoming a household name on Soulection Radio, while balancing his passion with a full-time job as a doctor. We talk about it all!

Nanabcool is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, the artist from Columbus, Ohio deep-dives into many captivating chapters of his journey: Recording first songs on Dipset instrumentals, organizing freestyle sessions in his basement, selling burned CDs of his music in high-school...All of these experiences built the artistic foundation for everything that was to come: Sponsorships from PUMA, shows in Europe, and the relentless pursuit and tireless dedication to achieve his dream of becoming one of the greats one day.

Jennifair is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, the artist from Chicago sheds light on her artistic evolution and personal growth in the music industry: Embracing the journey, rather than always focusing on the next big "thing", navigating self-doubt, detaching herself from streaming numbers, by just focusing on the happiness her talent gives her. Jennifair also shares advice on how to find venues to perform at, talks about the many lessons she learned along her path, all to inspire other up-and-coming artists to keep following their dream.

Justo the MC is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, the rapper from Brooklyn, New York reflects on his journey as an artist: The first time he rhymed in front of friends in high school, building relationships with engineers from Jam Master Jay's studio, working with legendary producers like DJ Premier and Showbiz from DITC, going viral on TikTok, all of that while dealing with the many hardships that come with building a career in music. Justo is here to overcome it all and his story is one of hope, growth and great resilience.

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Sillyboy's Ghost Relatives is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, the Athens-based frontman Babis aka Sillyboy's Ghost Relatives delves into the complexities of artistic growth: The challenge of promoting completed works, insecurities when releasing music and the never-ending dream of filling a stadium one day, all while navigating a full-time career as a TV composer. As Babis says himself in the interview: Music is his speech. And nothing will keep him from talking.

BINA. is UNSIGNED HYPE. In this interview, the songstress from South London candidly opens up about the early beginnings in her career, from recording and mixing her debut EP "Humble Abode" in her bedroom, to playing shows around Europe and building a loyal fanbase that transcends well beyond the streets of London. BINA. also talks about her approach to making songs, the importance of allowing herself to be vulnerable in her art and gives valuable advice on how to start a career in music.

Giving underrated artists the HYPE they deserve! This podcast tells the Incredible stories of emerging artists and their journey through the music industry. New episode every week. Check out the trailer now and subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode! Creator, Host & Editor: Miles Zornig Audio Production & Sound: Lukas Stender Cover Design: Alfred Pierce III Video Content: Marc Willenberg Jingle: Lukas Stender

Cette semaine SLurg et Bachir souhaitent un bel anniversaire à la talentueuse Jean Grae. Une heure de mix qui revient sur la longue carrière de cette artiste aux multiples facettes. Au départ Jean Grae commence sa carrière artistique par la danse, puis elle devient Dj, productrice et surtout rappeuse. La lumière se pose sur elle en mars 1996 puisqu'elle apparait avec son groupe Ground zéro à la rubrique convoitée Unsigned Hype du magazine The Source.  L'article  souligne déjà le souci pour Jean Grae d'associer le fond et la forme. Jean Grae  va devenir l'une des coqueluches de la scène underground new yorkaise de la deuxième moitié des années 90 et quand on y regarde de plus près Jean Grae est ce qu'on pourrait appeler une avant-gardiste tellement son univers, ses thèmes abordés sont d'actualité en 2022.  HAPPY BDAY Jean GRAEHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Locksmith talks about his early days in the battle scene, the Bay Area, his place in the industry, and much more! 00:00 Intro 1:11 - Growing up in the 80s and 90s in Richmond, CA 3:01 - Growing up poor with a black mom and middle eastern dad 13:13 - Locksmith's older sister was a conscious rapper 20:05 - Locksmith lost an Unsigned Hype article in The Source to Eminem 24:35 - How Locksmith accidentally entered his first battle and got the name Locksmith 30:32 - Going on The Wake Up Show with Sway 35:50 - Winning the KMEO Battles for 4 weeks straight 39:05 - How Locksmith made it to MTV Battles in 2003 44:02 - Locksmith remembers losing to Reignman in the finals of MTV Battles in 2003 50:15 - Lush battled the fake Locksmith 51:45 - Experiencing fame for the first time after the MTV Battle 52:25 - How Locksmith connected with E-A-Ski to produce his first radio hit “What Is It” 58:42 - Remembering the New Bay Movement Show at Sweet Jimmy's in 2003 with Mistah Fab, Balance, J Dandridge, etc. 1:02:10 - Locksmith says Keak da Sneak was the biggest thing in the Bay 1:04:35 - Starting to make money off rap and signing his first record deal 1:07:00 - Locksmith remembers discovering Smack DVD and Fight Club in NY and did his first battle against Iron Solomon 1:12:22 - Locksmith describes what it was like being a lyrical rapper during the hyphy movement 1:14:08 - Connecting with Mac Dre in 2001. Remembering the legacy of Mac Dre as one of the hyphy legends 1:21:36 - Locksmith on not being hyphy and how the New Bay Movement led to the hyphy movement 1:25:02 - Throwing shots at hyphy on “The Truth” from the last Frontline album 1:30:00 - Locksmith gives E-A-Ski his flowers and explains why they grew apart 1:33:00 - Breaking down the connection between Camp Lo, Ski Beatz and Jay-Z 1:37:18 - Locksmith explains why he's not that interested in battling anymore 1:41:55 - Reflecting on the trauma that led to “Hardest Song Ever” and the impact it has on fans 1:55:44 - Locksmith reacts to the passing of Takeoff and new wave of rappers dying 2:01:33 - How gentrification has affected the Bay Area --- NO JUMPER PATREON http://www.patreon.com/nojumper CHECK OUT OUR NEW SPOTIFY PLAYLIST https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5te... FOLLOW US ON SNAPCHAT FOR THE LATEST NEWS & UPDATES https://www.snapchat.com/discover/No_... CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE STORE!!! http://www.nojumper.com/ SUBSCRIBE for new interviews (and more) weekly: http://bit.ly/nastymondayz  Follow us on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ENxb4B... iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/n... Follow us on Social Media: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/No_... http://www.twitter.com/nojumper http://www.instagram.com/nojumper https://www.facebook.com/NOJUMPEROFFI... http://www.reddit.com/r/nojumper JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/Q3XPfBm Follow Adam22: https://www.tiktok.com/@adam22 http://www.twitter.com/adam22 http://www.instagram.com/adam22 adam22hoe on Snapchat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B. Cox commemorates Capone-N-Noreaga's debut album The War Report as it turns 25. In the midst of an identity crisis for New York rap, the two Queens natives arrived on the scene - unheralded, yet determined. After appearing the "Unsigned Hype" section of The Source Magazine in 1995, the duo was signed to a record label and began recording their debut. In the midst of recording, Capone was jailed for a parole violation, leaving Noreaga to finish the album. Assisted with features by the likes of Juice Crew veteran Tragedy Khadafi, Imam T.H.U.G, and Mobb Deep with a Who's Who's of hip-hop producers (Six July, Nashiem Myrick, Lord Finesse, Clark Kent, Marley Marl, Havoc, Naughty Shorts, EZ Elpee, Charlemagne), the album featured haunting, gritty and hypnotic beats over lyrics that told tales of street life and urban decay.The appeal of the group to underground and hardcore hip-hop fans alike lead to a cult success of the album. Despite no charting singles or widely circulated music videos, the album was certified gold. Since its release, it has been credited as an album that reasserted the identity and sound of New York hip-hop, laid the groundwork for the success of many who followed after it and has now been hailed as a classic - even from the most unlikely of circumstances.Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comSupport The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodShow NotesAlbumism: Capone-N-Noreaga's Debut Album "The War Report" turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospectivehttps://albumism.com/features/tribute-celebrating-25-years-of-capone-n-noreaga-the-war-reportThe BoomBox: Capone-N-Noreaga's "The War Report" Brought Listeners to the Frontlines of the streetshttps://theboombox.com/capone-n-noreagas-the-war-report-20-years-later/Vibe: 20 Years Later: A Ranking of Capone-N-Noreaga's Classic Debut "The War Report" https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/capone-n-noreaga-the-war-report-20-years-519554/WhatWentRight: What Went Right With...The War Report by Capone-N-Noreaga? https://whatwentrightwith.com/2017/06/17/what-went-right-with-the-war-report-by-capone-n-noreaga/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dave Mays was once looked at as the Michael Jordan of hip-hop publications, and… he's back! As a 19-year-old sophomore at Harvard, he founded The Source magazine, which began as a monthly newsletter, eventually becoming one of the world's longest-running rap/hip-hop magazines.Mays had a vision to put hip-hop on the forefront of all genres and succeeded immensely turning his newsletter into a full-fledged publication. That ride ended in 2005, when he and Raymond “Benzino” Scott were forced out in a dispute with investors.Understanding today's needs, Mays returns with Breakbeat Podcasting network, which will host several culturally diverse podcasts with a variety of hosts. Mays also hosts his podcast, “The Dave Mays Show.”Breakbeat will also produce docuseries, starting with the “Unsigned Hype,” a popular series in The Source magazine that introduced several hip-hop and R&B acts. He also plans a series on Gangster Disciples leader Larry Hoover.

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On this weeks episode of I Said Yerrr! Upcoming music artist Mackii from Wilmington, DE came thru and not only blessed the mic with a few freestyles, but also put her input in on topics such as Covid, Sha'Carri Richardson, Mainstream music vs Unsigned Hype and much more. Stream Mackii's music available on all streaming platforms.

As #EFTV hits 150, we use the episode to look back at the life and work of 'DMX' (Earl Simmons). My homie Dan jumps in to not just go over this crazy career, but also reflect on the impact the albums and music had on our lives. 18 December 1970 - 9 April 2021 In 1991, DMX hit The Source's Unsigned Hype column. Which started the momentum, that got fuelled by Mic Geronimo's 'Time To Build' single, that featured X, Jay-Z & Ja Rule. Guest spots on '24 Hrs. to Live' by Mase, 'Money, Power & Respect' by The LOX, '4, 3, 2, 1' by LL Cool J. Lead to 'It's Dark and Hell Is Hot' in February 1998 and seven months later (December 1998) he drops 'Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood'. A year later (December 1999) '... And Then There Was X' hit! Discography It's Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998) Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood (1998) ... And Then There Was X (1999) The Great Depression (2001) Grand Champ (2003) Year of the Dog... Again (2006) Undisputed (2012) Notable Films Belly (1998) Romeo Must Die (2000) Exit Wounds (2001) Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) *(Music) 'Stop Being Greedy' by DMX - 1998 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eftv/message

In this episode, I give you a brief history of the source and why it was the holy grail of hip hop information before the internet. Unsigned Hype, Heavy Rotation and the ever controversial 5 Mic rating. I will take you deeper into who got 5 mics originally, who got 5 mics later on and albums that should have gotten 5 mics.

Two and half decades have passed since The Notorious B.I.G. left us, so how is it his name is cemented in stone as one of the best rappers to ever grab a microphone?  In an iHeartRadio #BlackExcellence exclusive, we'll unpack what makes #TheNotoriousBIG the illest.  DJ Starting From Scratch and DJ Grouch have created an all Notorious BIG mix exclusively available on the iHeartRadio App. If you are unfamiliar… Take a listen to who everyone regards as one of the best ever… And if you are familiar… Enjoy the nostalgia and remember why Biggie Smalls is the illest. Check out the mix HERE: https://www.iheart.com/live/the-hit-mix-7553/  --------- Christopher Wallace AKA The Notorious B.I.G. was born May 21, 1972. Growing up as an only child, in a single parent household, Chris was exposed to Hip Hop among other things while growing up in Brooklyn New York. He was a standout student in school, excelling in English and this is where he'd catch the “BIG” moniker due to his weight.  He found his voice as an MC in school, along with some other rappers you may have heard of: DMX, Busta Rhymes & Jay Z.  While initially trying to balance school and the corner, it wasn't long before the scale tipped towards hustling full. Biggie dropped out of high school at 17 and caught his first charge in that same year. He landed himself in jail for 9 months before making bail in 1990 and looking for a change.  Following his release, Big created a demo tape to shop to labels as an attempt to get his life on track. The tape landed in the hands of Big Daddy Kane's DJ… Who consequently got it into the editor's hands at The Source magazine. In the March edition of the magazine, coincidentally enough, Biggie was featured in the Unsigned Hype section. At the time, The Source magazine was one of the most reputable brands within the culture. If it made The Source… It made a difference!  Label executives & A&Rs would look to see who was in, meet and likely work on developing music. This is how The Notorious BIG ended up meeting the man that would change his life forever. Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs. Puff was an A&R for Uptown records, responsible for acts like Mary J Blige, Jodeci & now Notorious B.I.G.  1993 was in fact a Big year for Biggie… He appeared on the remix of Mary J Blige's “Real Love” & “What's The 411”. He also dropped his 1st song “Party & Bullshit” in 93, which was made for the “Who's the Man” soundtrack. Puff Daddy was actually fired from Uptown not too long after signing Big which meant… Puff was gone but Biggie was still there. One week after being fired, Puff started Bad Boy records and Biggie had a decision to make… Stay with Uptown, which had a history of success or take a leap of faith, roll the dice and go with Puff. The Notorious BIG was now the 2nd act signed to Puff Daddy's Bad Boy records. As '94 rolled on, the momentum for Big kept getting stronger. Not only was he focused and ready to record his debut, he got married to Faith Evans, an R&B Singer and fellow Bad Boy recording artist. Ready To Die was released Sept 13 1994. It featured hits like Big Poppa, One More Chance & Juicy giving him his first #1 on Billboard, his first platinum record and his first Grammy nomination in 1996.  By the end of the year, Big was the top selling male artist on the Pop & R&B charts.  While these milestones were being achieved, Biggie was in the studio working on his sophomore effort “Life After Death”.  Life After Death was completed as a double disc and featured hit records Sky's The Limit, Mo Money Mo Problems & Hypnotize. The first single Hypnotize was released on March 1 1997…  The album was slated to be released on March 25… And The Notorious B.I.G. was taken from us on March 9.  At 24 years old, The Notorious B.I.G. was gunned down after leaving a party in Los Angeles. It's been 24 years since the death of The Notorious BIG…  We're here to celebrate the life of The Notorious BIG. We're here to celebrate the fact that to many, he is the greatest rapper ever.  DJ Starting From Scratch and DJ Grouch have created an all Notorious BIG mix exclusively available on the iHeartRadio App. If you are unfamiliar… Take a listen to who everyone regards as one of the best ever… And if you are familiar… Enjoy the nostalgia and remember why Biggie Smalls is the illest. Check out the mix HERE: https://www.iheart.com/live/the-hit-mix-7553/ 

This week's episode features Monroe Mustangs men's basketball assistant coach James Barrett! Coach Barrett joins host David Spiegel to discuss the past two years of Monroe Mustangs men's basketball, as well as his incredible work with Unsigned Hype Unlimited and the Unsigned Hype Senior Games! We also get to hear about Coach Barrett's relationship with Unsigned Hype alumni and 2020 New York Knicks first-round pick Obi Toppin! Monroe MustHangs is also available in video form on YouTube (YouTube.com/MonroeMustangs) and IGTV (@monroemustangs on Instagram)!

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Topics: Biggie death, Erykah Badu, Eve's Bayou, Miss Evers' Boys (Bonus Artist: Luck Pacheco)   Notes 1997   1.    President: Bill Clinton   2.    Feb -A Santa Monica jury finds former football legend O.J. Simpson is liable for the deaths of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman.   3.    Feb - North Hollywood shootout: Two heavily armed bank robbers conflict with officers from the Los Angeles Police Department in a mass shootout.   4.    Feb - Miss Evers' Boys airs on HBO. It is a made-for-TV adaptation of David Feldshuh's eponymous 1992 stage play, and was nominated for eleven Emmy Awards and won four, Outstanding Made for Television Movie / Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie – Alfre Woodard / Editing / Cinematography   5.    Mar - Brooklyn rapper The Notorious B.I.G. is killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles at age 24 before the release of his second album Life After Death. The album was released on March 25.   6.    Mar - In San Diego, California, 39 members of  Heaven's Gate, a UFO religious cult, commit mass suicide.   7.    Apr - The Ellen episode, "The Puppy Episode" is broadcast on ABC, showing for the first time the revelation of a main character as a homosexual.   8.    May - U.S. President Bill Clinton issues a formal apology to the surviving victims of the Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male and their families.   9.    Jun - During the Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II boxing match in Las Vegas, Mike Tyson bites off part of Evander Holyfield's ear.   10.    Jun - The base version of the standard WiFi was released   11.    Aug - Diana, Princess of Wales died in hospital after being injured in a motor vehicle accident in a road tunnel in Paris.   12.    Sep - www.google.com is registered by Google.   13.    Nov - Mary Kay Letourneau is sentenced to six months imprisonment in Washington after pleading guilty to two counts of second-degree child rape. Letourneau gave birth to her victims' child and the leniency of her sentence was widely criticized.[3]   14.    Nov - The Emergency Broadcast System is replaced by the Emergency Alert System and it continues to this day. - "This is a test. This station is conducting a test of the Emergency Broadcast System. This is only a test."   15.    Open Comments:   16.    Top 3 Pop Songs   17.    #1-"Something About the Way You Look Tonight" / "Candle in the Wind 1997", Elton John   18.    #2-"Foolish Games" / "You Were Meant for Me", Jewel   19.    #3-"I'll Be Missing You", Puff Daddy featuring Faith Evans and 112   20.    Record Of The Year, Sunny Came Home - Shawn Colvin   21.    Album Of The Year, Time Out Of Mind - Bob Dylan   22.    Song Of The Year, Sunny Came Home - Shawn Colvin Colvin)   23.    Best New Artist, Paula Cole   24.    Best Female R&B, On & On - Erykah Badu   25.    Best Male R&B, I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly   26.    Best R&B Duo Or Group, No Diggity - Blackstreet   27.    Best R&B Song, I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly   28.    Best R&B Album, Baduizm - Erykah Badu   29.    Best Rap Solo, Men In Black - Will Smith   30.    Best Rap Duo Or Group, I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112   31.    Best Rap Album, No Way Out - Puff Daddy & The Family   32.    Top 3 Movies   33.    #1-Titanic   34.    #2-The Lost World: Jurassic Park   35.    #3-Men in Black   36.    Notables: Rhyme & Reason, Gridlock'd, Rosewood, Good Burger, Def Jam's How to Be a Player, Hoodlum, Kiss the Girls, Gang Related, Boogie Nights, The Devil's Advocate, Good Will Hunting, Jackie Brown, Love Jones, B*A*P*S, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Booty Call, Donnie Brasco, Soul Food, Gang Related,   37.    Open Comments:   38.    Top TV Shows   39.    #1-Seinfeld   40.    #2-ER   41.    #3-Veronica's Closet   42.    Debuts, The Chris Rock Show   43.    Open Comments:   44.    Economic Snapshots   45.    Income = 37.5 (Previously 36.3K)   46.    House = 124k (118.2)   47.    Car = 17k (16.3)   48.    Rent = 576 (554)   49.    Harvard = 28.9 (27.5)   50.    Movie = 4.59 (4.42)   51.    Gas = 1.22 (-)   52.    Stamp = .32 (-)   53.    Social Scene: Death of Christopher George Latore Wallace, aka ‘Biggie Smalls,’ ‘The Notorious B.I.G,’ or ‘Biggie,’   54.    Childhood & Early Life: Born on May 21, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York, to Voletta Wallace and Selwyn George Latore. His mother was a Jamaican preschool teacher and his father was a politician and welder. His father left the family when he was two years old. He attended the ‘Queen of All Saints Middle School’ where he excelled in English, won many awards,  and was given the nickname ‘Big.’ because of his weight, around the age of 10 (1982).  He started dealing drugs as early as 12 while his mother went out for work, and she says he adapted a ‘smart-ass’ attitude, while attending high school, but he was still a good student. He dropped out of school at 17 (1989) and gradually got involved in criminal activities. Shortly after dropping out, he was arrested on weapon charges and was sentenced for probation of five years. He was again arrested in 1990 for violating his probation and again a year later for drug dealing in North Carolina. He stayed in jail for nine months.   55.    Career: As a teen, he began exploring music and performed with local groups, such as ‘Techniques’ and ‘Old Gold Brothers.’ He made a casual demo tape titled ‘Microphone Murder’ under the name ‘Biggie Smalls.’ The name was inspired from his own stature as well as from a character of a 1975 film ‘Let’s Do it Again.’ The tape was promoted by Mister Cee, a New York based DJ and was heard by the editor of ‘The Source.’ In March 1992 (@19), he was featured in the ‘Unsigned Hype’ column of ‘The Source,’ magazine. Shortly thereafter, he was signed by ‘Uptown Records’. In 1993, when Sean 'Puffy' Combs, a producer/A&R with ‘Uptown Records’ was fired, Biggie Smalls signed with Combs’ ‘Bad Boy Records.’ In August, 1993 (@21), he had his first child T’yanna.  To financially support his daughter, he continued to deal drugs. Also in 1993, he worked on the remix of Mary J. Blige’s ‘Real Love.’ While working for ‘Real Love,’ he used the pseudonym ‘The Notorious B.I.G.,’ the name he used for the rest of his career. He followed up with another remix of Blige's ‘What’s the 411’. He debuted as a solo artist in the 1993 film ‘Who’s the Man?’ with the single ‘Party and Bullshit.’   56.    As a solo artist he hit the pop chart in August 1994 (@22) with ‘Juicy/Unbelievable.’ His debut album ‘Ready to Die’ was released in September, 1994, peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 and was subject to critical acclaim and soon a commercial success. Three singles were released from the album: "Juicy", "Big Poppa", "One More Chance". "Big Poppa" was a hit on multiple charts, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and also being nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards.  At a time when West Coast hip hop was dominating the mainstream, this album became a huge success, making him a prominent figure in the East Coast hip hop scene. [Side Note: 2 months later in November, Tupac was shot five times in a NYC recording studio].  In July 1995 (@23), the cover of ‘The Source’ magazine featured him along with the caption ‘The King of New York Takes Over.’   57.    Recording of his second album, ‘Life After Death,’  began in September 1995 but was interrupted due to injuries, hip hop disputes, and legal squabbles (much like his friend Tupac). He was in a car accident which hospitalized him for three months. He had to complete rehabilitation and was confined to a wheelchair for a period. The car accident had shattered his left leg and made him dependent on a cane. He was arrested outside a nightclub in Manhattan in March, 1996 (24), for manhandling and threatening to kill two of his fans who were seeking autographs, and again in the middle of the year, he was arrested from his home at Teaneck, New Jersey, for possessing weapons and drugs. On September 7, 1996, Tupac Shakur was shot in Las Vegas, Nevada, and he died six days later. Rumors of Biggie Smalls’ involvement in Shakur’s murder were doing the rounds and were reported immediately. In January 1997, he faced an order to pay 41k for a dispute that occurred in May 1995 where a concert promoter’s friend accused him and his entourage of beating him up.   58.    Death: In February 1997, he went to Los Angeles to promote his upcoming album ‘Life After Death’ which was scheduled for March 25th release. On March 7, 1997, he attended the 1997 ‘Soul Train Music Awards’ and presented an award to Toni Braxton. On March 8, he attended the after party at ‘Peterson Automotive Museum,’ hosted by ‘Quest Records’ and ‘Vibe’ magazine. While leaving the party, his truck stopped at a red light, and a black Chevy Impala pulled up alongside it. The Impala's driver, an unidentified African-American man dressed in a blue suit and bow tie, rolled down his window, drew a 9 mm blue-steel pistol, and fired at Wallace's car. Four bullets hit Wallace, and his entourage subsequently rushed him to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where doctors performed emergency procedures, but he was pronounced dead at 1:15 a.m. He was 24 years old.   59.    16 days after his murder, his double disc album ‘Life After Death’ was released. The album peaked at No. 1 spot on the U.S. charts, ultimately went 11× Platinum, was nominated for Best Rap Album, Best Rap Solo Performance for its first single "Hypnotize", and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for its second single "Mo Money Mo Problems" at the 1998 Grammy Awards. In 2012, the album was ranked at No. 476 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Biggie has been described as ‘the savior of East Coast hip hop’ by some and ‘greatest rapper of all time’ by others.   60.    Tupac and Biggie Best Frenemies: Biggie's first single, “Party and Bulls**t” came out in 1993. By that year, Tupac was already a platinum-selling artist, so Biggie asked a drug dealer to introduce him to Tupac at a Los Angeles party, according to the book 'Original Gangstas...' by Ben Westhoff. An intern who worked with Biggie recalled the meeting. “'Pac walks into the kitchen and starts cooking for us. He's in the kitchen cooking some steaks,”.  “We were drinking and smoking and all of a sudden ‘Pac was like, ‘Yo, come get it.’ And we go into the kitchen and he had steaks, and French fries, and bread, and Kool Aid and we just sittin’ there eating and drinking and laughing...that's truly where Big and ‘Pac’s friendship started.” There was mutual respect between the two and Biggie would crash on Tupac’s couch when he was in California and Tupac would always stop by Biggie’s neighborhood when he was in New York. In essence, they were like any other pair of friends and both of them respected the other's talent. At the 1993 Budweiser Superfest at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, they freestyled together. Biggie often turned to Tupac for advice in the business, and even asked him to manage his career. But Tupac advised him to, "stay with Puff. He will make you a star.”   61.    The first big fallout happened when they were scheduled to work on a project together for another rapper, Little Shawn. Tupac arrived at Times Square’s Quad Recording Studios on November 30, 1994, and was getting ready to head upstairs to where Biggie and Combs were. But instead, Tupac was gunned down in the lobby and shot five times. Tupac reportedly believed that Biggie had prior knowledge of the attack and that he also knew who was behind it. "He really thought when he got shot the first time, not that Big set it up or anything, just Big didn't tell him who did it," Tupac's friend and Naughty by Nature frontman Treach told MTV News in June 2010. "In his heart, he was like, 'The homie knows who did it.' Biggie might have wanted to just stay out of it, like, 'I don't know nothing.' [Tupac] was like, 'Yo, man, just put your ear to the street. Let me know who hit me up.'" Despite Tupac's claims, Biggie remained adamant that he had been loyal to his friend. "Honestly, I didn't have no problem with [Tupac]," Biggie previously said. "I saw situations and how sh*t was going, and I tried to school [Tupac]. I was there when he bought his first Rolex, but I wasn't in the position to be rolling like that. I think Tupac felt more comfortable with the dudes he was hanging with because they had just as much money as him."   62.    Still, Tupac's suspicions were only heightened when Biggie released "Who Shot Ya?" a month after Tupac's attack. Biggie claimed that he wrote the song "way before Tupac got shot," but the rapper took it as Biggie's confession. "Even if that song ain't about it, you should be, like, 'I'm not putting it out, 'cause he might think it's about him,'" Tupac said in an interview with Vibe while incarcerated for an unrelated charge.   63.    When Tupac joined Death Row Records, the East Coast-West Coast rivalry was cemented. While Tupac was incarcerated for another incident, he came to believe Biggie knew about the attack ahead of time. The west coast rapper reached out to Suge Knight, who offered him a place on his Death Row Records roster. Tupac accepted, cementing the rivalry between Knight's label and Combs’ Bad Boy Records. “Any artist out there that wanna be an artist, stay a star, and won’t have to worry about the executive producer trying to be all in the videos, all on the records, dancing—come to Death Row!” Knight proclaimed at that 1995 Source awards show.   64.    There was never proof that Biggie or Combs knew about the incident. But a couple of months later, Biggie’s B-side single was a track called “Who Shot Ya?” which led to Tupac’s response with the song, “Hit ‘Em Up.” In it, Tupac claimed he slept with Biggie’s wife, Faith Evans. According to Vibe, Evans denied the claim, saying, “That ain’t how I do business.”   65.    Open Comments:   66.    Question: What Notable deaths hit you pretty hard? [Aaliyh/Al Jarreau/Andre Harrell/Areatha Franklin/Bernie Mack/Bill Withers/Bob Marley/Chadwick Boseman/Diahann Carroll/Donny Hathaway/Eazy-E/Florence Ballard/Florence Griffith Joyner/Fred “Curly” Neal/Heavy D/Jam Master Jay/Jimi Hendrix/John Lewis/John Singleton/John Thompson/Kobe Bryant/Left Eye/Little Richard/Malcolm X/Martin Luther King, Jr./Micgael Jackson/Muhammad Ali/Mya Angelou/Ol' Dirty Bastard/Otis Redding/Prince/Sam Cooke/The Notorious B.I.G./Toni Morrrison/Tupac/Walter Payton/Whitney Houston]   67.    Music Scene: Black Songs from the top 40   68.    #3-"I'll Be Missing You", Puff Daddy featuring Faith Evans and 112   69.    #4-"Un-Break My Heart", Toni Braxton   70.    #5- "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down", Puff Daddy featuring Mase   71.    #6-"I Believe I Can Fly", R. Kelly   72.    #7-"Don't Let Go (Love)", En Vogue   73.    #8-"Return of the Mack", Mark Morrison   74.    #13- "For You I Will", Monica   75.    #14-"You Make Me Wanna...", Usher   76.    #16-"Nobody", Keith Sweat featuring Athena Cage   77.    #20- "Mo Money Mo Problems", The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Puff Daddy and Mase   78.    #23-"No Diggity", Blackstreet featuring Dr. Dre   79.    #24-"I Belong to You (Every Time I See Your Face)", Rome   80.    #25-"Hypnotize", The Notorious B.I.G.   81.    #26-"Every Time I Close My Eyes", Babyface   82.    #27-"In My Bed", Dru Hill   83.    #30-"4 Seasons of Loneliness", Boyz II Men   84.    #31-"G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.", Changing Faces   85.    #32-"Honey", Mariah Carey   86.    #33-"I Believe in You and Me", Whitney Houston   87.    #34-"Da' Dip", Freak Nasty   88.    #37-"Cupid", 112   89.    Vote:   90.    Top RnB Albums   91.    Jan - The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, Makaveli   92.    Mar - Baduizm, Erykah Badu   93.    Mar - The Untouchable, Scarface   94.    Apr - Life After Death, The Notorious B.I.G.   95.    May - Share My World, Mary J. Blige   96.    Jun - God's Property from Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation   97.    Jun - Wu-Tang Forever, Wu-Tang Clan   98.    Aug - Supa Dupa Fly, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott   99.    Aug - No Way Out, Puff Daddy and the Family   100.    Aug - The Art of War, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony   101.    Sep - Ghetto D, Master P   102.    Oct - When Disaster Strikes, Busta Rhymes   103.    Oct - Evolution, Boyz II Men   104.    Nov - The Firm: The Album, The Firm feat. Nas, Foxy Brown, Nature and AZ   105.    Nov - Harlem World, Mase   106.    Nov - The 18th Letter, Rakim   107.    Nov - Unpredictable, Mystikal   108.    Dec - Live, Erykah Badu   109.    Dec - R U Still Down? (Remember Me), 2Pac   110.    Vote:   111.    Music Scene: Erykah Badu, Queen of Neo-Soul   112.    Childhood & Early Years: Born as Erica Abi Wright on February 26, 1971 in Dallas, TX. Her father spent a considerable period in jail, vanished altogether in 1975, and only returned twenty years later. Her mother, a much respected actress in the local theatre, raised the children with the help  of her own mother and her mother-in-law. Erica spent a lot of time with these ladies while her mother was busy on the stage. Erica was born the eldest of 3. Although they were comparatively poor Erica never realized that because everything was neat and clean. Despite the absence of her father, she had a very happy childhood, surrounded by uncles, aunts, grandmothers and cousins. Her mother imbibed in her daughters a love for music, playing the songs of Chaka Khan, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder to them. Erica inherited her mother’s artistic traits and a desire to perform. She would often sing in front of the mirror pretending that she was a background singer for Chaka Khan. She would also make her grandmother sit up and watch her while she sang, danced and acted. In 1975, Erica first appeared on stage, performing with her mother at Dallas Theatre Centre and by seven, she started learning to play the piano. Her favorite song was ‘The Greatest Love of All’. Another important aspect of her character was that from her childhood she loved to be in control of the situation around her. Therefore, when it was time for elementary schooling, she refused to continue her education there, mainly because she found that in school she was no longer in control. She began her formal education at a grade school, where her talent was quickly recognized. In her First Grade, she appeared in ‘Annie’, skipping and singing the song ‘Somebody Snitched On Me.’ During the summer vacations, she sang at the choir of the First Baptist Church, honing her choral skills.Along with acting and singing, little Erica also began to expand her cultural horizon, attending different festivals, especially Harambee Festival in South Dallas, slowly developing an interest in African culture and dress. The tall headgear she would wear one day originated from these visits.   113.    In 1980, she was enrolled in a dancing troupe. Later she also learned formal ballet. By 1982, she had also started rapping. When it was time to attend high school, she chose Dallas' Booker T. Washington High School, an arts-oriented magnet school. While studying there she rejected what she considered to be a slave name, changing the spelling of Erica to Erykah and replacing Wright with Badu. After graduating from high school, she enrolled at the Grambling State University, a historically black institution in Grambling, Louisiana, studying theatre until 1993. Thereafter, she returned to Dallas without completing her degree, mainly to concentrate on music.   114.    Career: In 1993, Erykah Badu started her career as a music teacher in Dallas. For a time, she also taught drama and dance at South Dallas Cultural Centre. To augment her income, she also served as waitress. She also formed a hip-hop duo with her cousin Robert Free Bradford, calling it ‘Erykah Free’. Very soon, they started going on musical tours and earning local opening slots. Her big chance came when in 1994 (@23), Erykah opened a show for D’Angelo. Through him, she caught the attention of Kedar Massenburg, an American record producer and founder of Kedar Entertainment. Impressed, he set her up to record a duet, ‘Your Precious Love' with D'Angelo. In 1995, she signed a contract with Kedar Entertainment and moved to Brooklyn. In January 1996, she made her debut with ‘On & On’, which remained at the number-one position on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for two weeks. In 1996, Erykah also recorded her debut album, ‘Baduizm’. Released on February 11, 1997 by Kedar Records, The Grammy award-winning album received universal acclaim from critics, who not only praised the musical style of the album, but also her ‘artistic vision’, establishing her position as the torchbearer of soul music. Her next album, ‘Live’ was a live album released on November 18, 1997, barely a month after the release of its lead single, ‘Tyrone’. It was also a huge hit and reached number four on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. While ‘Live’ was being recorded Badu was pregnant with her first child. After its release, she took some time off to raise her child, not returning until 1999.   115.    Open Comments:   116.    Question: What is neo-soul and why don’t I like it?   117.    Movie Scene:Eve’s Bayou, Written and directed by Kasi Lemmons; produced by Caldecot Chubb and Samuel L. Jackson - Starring: Samuel L. Jackson (Louis Batiste), Jurnee Smollett (Eve Batiste), Lynn Whitfield (Roz Batiste), Debbi Morgan (Mozelle Batiste Delacroix), Vondie Curtis Hall (Julian Grayraven), Meagan Good (Cisely Batiste) and Diahann Carroll (Elzora).   118.    Review #1: “...As these images unfold, we are drawn into the same process Eve has gone through: We, too, are trying to understand what happened in that summer of 1962, when Eve's handsome, dashing father--a doctor and womanizer--took one chance too many. And we want to understand what happened late one night between the father and Eve's older sister, in a moment that was over before it began.   119.    We want to know because the film makes it perfectly possible that there is more than one explanation; "Eve's Bayou" studies the way that dangerous emotions can build up until something happens that no one is responsible for and that can never be taken back.   120.    All of these moments unfold in a film of astonishing maturity and confidence; "Eve's Bayou," one of the very best films of the year, is the debut of its writer and director, Kasi Lemmons. She sets her story in Southern Gothic country, in the bayous and old Louisiana traditions that Tennessee Williams might have been familiar with, but in tone and style she earns comparison with the family dramas of Ingmar Bergman. That Lemmons can make a film this good on the first try is like a rebuke to established filmmakers..."Eve's Bayou" resonates in the memory. It called me back for a second and third viewing. If it is not nominated for Academy Awards, then the academy is not paying attention. For the viewer, it is a reminder that sometimes films can venture into the realms of poetry and dreams. - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times   121.    Review #2: Kasi Lemmons’ fluid, feminine, African-American, Southern-gothic narrative covers a tremendous amount of emotional territory with the most graceful of steps. Young Jurnee Smollett plays 10-year-old Eve, struggling to understand the womanizing of her adored daddy (Samuel L. Jackson in easy, sexy command) and the passions of her big sister; Debbi Morgan, in a blazing performance, plays Eve’s vibrant aunt, infused with good-witch spiritual powers. The film’s dream-state visual elegance is matched by a great soundtrack. Grade, A-. -  Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly   122.    Review #3: First and best, it's got a rip-roaring story. It sweeps you along, borne effortlessly by believable if flawed characters, as it flows toward the inevitable tragedy. But it's also got a heart: It watches as a child harsh of judgment learns that judgment is too easy a posture for the world, and it's best to love with compassion. - Stephen Hunter, Washington Post   123.    Review #4: “You don't have to believe in magic to be gripped by the psychic forces that the characters' sorcery unleashes. Sibling rivalry, sexual jealousy and anxiety are all feelings that, when heated to the boiling point, have incendiary, semi magical powers. And as the psychosexual forces that bind but also threaten the Batiste family heat up, you can feel the lid about to blow. Every element of the film -- from the turbulent, stormy performances to the rich cinematography (which includes black-and-white computer-enhanced dream sequences) to the setting itself, in which the thick layers of hanging moss over muddy water seem to drip with sexual intrigue and secrecy -- merges to create an atmosphere of extraordinary erotic tension and anxiety.   124.    At the center of it all, exuding a dangerous magnetism, is Jackson's Louis, a swashbuckling, flashing-eyed, slightly oily lightning rod of a charmer whose charisma conveys a warning electric buzz. Jackson has never played a character quite this avid. And in a performance that requires him to infuse the role of perfect father and dream lover with a demonic charge, Jackson makes Louis at once irresistibly lovable and slightly terrifying. - Stephen Holden, New York Times   125.    Open Comments:   126.    Question: Are our family dynamics still suffering, internally, from the legacy of slavery or we closer to moving past it.   127.    TV Scene: “Miss Evers’ Boys”: Powerful, haunting and artfully mounted, “Miss Evers’ Boys” is a docudrama of uncommon quality and clarity. The acting is exceptional, the characters vivid, the presentation balanced. Original films for television rarely aim so high as does this HBO NYC production...And cinematographically, it is a revelation, with director of photography Donald M. Morgan lending the production a strikingly dingy, washed-out look that blends perfectly with the piece’s bleak sensibility. The story as told here centers on nurse Eunice Evers (a dynamic, layered performance from Alfre Woodard). Evers went to work at Alabama’s Tuskegee Hospital in 1932 to assist a certain Dr. Brodus (brilliant work from Joe Morton) in caring for poor black men (sharecroppers mostly) who have been stricken with syphilis. Enter Dr. Douglas (Craig Sheffer), a white doctor who brings with him a fully funded program to treat syphilis at the hospital, offering free treatment to any man who tests positive for the disease. A few months pass before Brodus travels to Washington to meet with Douglas and a government panel of doctors who tell him the funding for treatment has dried up. However, money is available for a study of the syphilitic African-American men. The catch: They can receive no medical treatment initially as a way to establish whether syphilis affects blacks and whites differently. Brodus initially is outraged, but acquiesces in the belief the study will disprove the racist notion of physiological inferiority in blacks. Evers also reluctantly follows along, lying to the men while giving them only vitamins, tonics and liniment rubs. But as the months turn into years, it becomes clear that the afflicted men will never receive treatment. Only with their deaths is the study of how the disease runs its course made complete and viable….[the movie] switches gears during its second hour to become an examination of Evers’ gut-wrenching moral ambiguity in sticking around to help perpetrate this ghastly fraud over 40 years. Woodard movingly conveys the conflict weighing down Evers’ guilt-riddled soul, giving a profound resonance to the disturbing ethical questions raised by her dedication in the name of lending the men comfort and a form of loving (if deliberately ineffectual) care….the overall tone and tenor of “Miss Evers’ Boys” is one of subtle brilliance, bolstered by an exquisitely detailed period sheen that screams excellence. After it’s over, you sit disbelieving that such an inhumane, insidious experiment designed to reduce black men to the level of laboratory animals could ever have been conducted in the United States of America — much less gone undetected until 25 years ago. It went far beyond mere institutional racism. It was pure evil. — Ray Richmond Vanity Fair   128.    Open Comments:   129.    Vote: Best/most important/favorite pop culture item from 1997?

Animaine & Dani kick off the 1st full ep of their former in-show segment by reviewing the 1st issue of Tuskegee Heirs by Greg Burnham & Marcus Williams. The futuristic Sci-Fi series, that launched in 2016, follows 5 youth pilots as they go from training in secret on the Historic airfields of the Tuskegee Airmen, to rescue missions and giant mech battles. Burnham & Williams have a very unique art and storytelling style, and this series puts all of their great talents on parade while infusing real Black History in the mix as well. No one does Black folks in comics like this Dynamic Duo, and this entry in the "Kids piloting robots to save the world" genre is one you definitely need to check out!

Animaine & Dani catch up with each other, then get into a review for the 1st issue of the indie comic titled The Search for Sadiqah (pronounced SAH-deh-kuh). The book centers around a young Black girl embarking on a gripping adventure across the Southwest US in the early 1920s as turmoil and upheaval befall her hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. From the mind of Greg Burnham. Art design and production by Marcus Williams, Shannon Sapenter, & Patricia Daguisan. During the discussion they also touch on how it feels to see Black characters drawn in a stylized & accurately representative way, the importance of making characters who feel like real people, how to weave socio-political themes into stories , artistic integrity, and much more!

Welcome we are so excited to have an amazing woman of God on the air with us tonight, we welcome on DELPHIYAH. Born to break records and top the charts, The Gospel Artist DEL PHI YAH is on combustion for Christ Jesus! Birthed in Little Rock Arkansas aka “the dirty south”, traveled up and down the mid-west finally settling at a young age, was raised in Richmond Virginia. She is currently hosting, "SERVE YOUR GIFTS SATURDAYS", live on Facebook's Facetime platform and recently hosted "WORD UP WEDNESDAYS", an poetry segment on The Victory Report with Minister Tiger on WQCN 105.3FM THE CHOICE RADIO STATION while also LIVE STREAMING WORLD WIDE the the internet. When she resided in Kansas City Missouri, THE SHOW ME STATE, She was touring with Gospel Show Choir "LOST N FOUND" under Booker T Productions. She also Participated in the Resurrection Sunday Praise Dance as Choreographer at Beth Judah Ministries Play,(The Trail of the Century), The, “I AM NEXXT, WE PRAIZZE MUSICAL-SHOW CASE & The SEMINAR in Saint Louis Missouri HILTON BALLPARK HOTEL” presented by Chuck Spearman. She attends Local Venues in Richmond, Virginia to share her multi talents, ministering through singing, rapping&poetry. Her Community is very supportive of her profound “Artistic Expressions!” She has a long list of accomplishments in her home town RVA. She has shut down RAP BATTLES, Landed in the News Papers for being off the Record scale… keeping the crowd the Krumpest in “UNSIGNED HYPE”. DELPHIYAH landed A TV Show as Hostess of, “LETS TALK ABOUT IT”, FEATURED as an Artist on “My Mic Sounds Christ” on Radio Show, Hosted “SPOKEN WORDS of GRACE” and Created A Three Floor Venue for HARLEM CAFÉ down town Richmond called, ”SUCCESSFUL MINDS”. A true powerhouse on fire for God!  

Derrick and Von met with musical artist, Vertical Jones. They discuss his new album, Monochrome 2, Depression, his musical process, being in the Unsigned Hype column in the Source, creating music during Covid 19, helping other creative minds, and more!

Animaine and Dani bring back a time honored segment, Unsigned Hype, to talk about the indie comic Kamen America and the importance of genuine support for independent content creators. From the 39:50 mark onward, the topic shifts to a lengthy discussion of a polyamorous relationship involving 4 men and 1 woman that resulted in the physical abuse of an infant.

WE TALKIN' A LOT OF HOOPS THIS WEEK!!!! This week we discuss John Beilein stepping down as coach (1:38), All-Star Weekend Recap (8:01), Trae Young Take (22:59), GLIAC Roundup (33:50), Big Ten Standings (42:56), #1 Baylor (55:47), Michigan & MSU (1:00:59), Emoni Bates scoring 63 and our Unsigned Hype segment 2020 (1:17:03). TUNE-IN AND SPREAD THE WORD!!!!

This week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome Atlantic Records VP of A&R and Artist Development Riggs Morales to the Upper West Side! Riggs discusses growing up in Washington Heights, a kid in love with comic books, riding the subways to avoid school, a terrible hustler with a great work ethic, who had an interest in the music business, but no way in, and the break he caught when he met the legendary hip-hop writer Bonz Malone. We talk about how he got on at The Source, writing Ma$e's first cover story, buying photos from a young Lenny S and young Johnny Nunez, where he was when Suge Knight took the stage at the 1995 Source Awards, and choosing David Banner, Juelz Santana and most famously, Eminem, for the Unsigned Hype column. Riggs reminisces on his time as an A&R for Shady Records during their dominant years, putting together the 8 Mile soundtrack with Em and seeing what a genius mind 50 Cent is from the moment he signed. Riggs gets into how he decided to move on from Shady, how he hoped to grow as an executive, who he could rely on for advice in that time, why he chose to work at Atlantic, his contributions to projects with Wiz Khalifa, Travie McCoy and O.T. Genesis, and his dream of one day working with Phil Collins. We also break down how he closed the Hamilton Mixtape deal with Lin-Manuel Miranda, bringing Busta Rhymes to a preview of the play, how the experience has changed his life, the most important promise he made and kept with Lin, and what the upcoming feature film In The Heights means to a Washington Heights native like Riggs. All that, plus the lessons he learned from his parents, the heartfelt words HeadQCourterz left him with as they grew up, being early on Razor scooters, meeting George Lucas, the crazy list of artists he worked toward signing as an exec, and so much more! 14:41 AKAsEric aka Cancel PETA aka Dragging My MinkJeff aka Drop a Dime on You aka The Empire State Building Riggs aka Rigg Flair aka Riggy Smallz aka Rigg RossRiggs Morales speaks about: 15:22 His time at Shady Records during 50 Cent’s debut 21:19 Growing up in NYC 28:42 Finding himself and getting into journalism 1:02:16 Leaving The Source Magazine and becoming an A&R 1:23:44 Leaving Shady Records and heading to Atlantic Records 1:37:00 Working on Hamilton the Hip Hop Musical 1:50:53 Mac Miller, Alchemist, The Beatnuts/Big Pun video shoot, DJ Green Lantern, Johnny Nuñez See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

DJ Ekin talks the ups and down of being an up and coming artist with rappers Dray Davinchy, Lite, and Justin James. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review to the Southern Hospitality Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Follow DJ Ekin on Twitter and Instagram The post Southern Hospitality: Unsigned Hype appeared first on Radio Influence.

Legendary Producer, Beat Maker, Rapper and one half of The Infamous... Mobb Deep! Havoc joins me on Episode 94 of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace Podcast! I met up with him at a small restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for a laid back discussion about the history of Mobb Deep. From way back when they were called "The Poetical Prophets" to blowing up right after they were featured in the "Unsigned Hype" section of "The Source" magazine. From the first demo to the "Juvenile Hell" record all the way through to the last. His solo records, record labels, fame, tours, an enormous list of people he made beats for and everything in between up until now and what he is doing into the future. I even reminded him about the time he almost died on stage at Tigers Stadium in Detroit on the last date of the "Anger Management" tour with Eminem and 50 Cent. No boring "interview" questions, just an organic conversation. Havoc is a good dude and it was an honor to do this with him. The utmost respect to him and his legal representative, Albert Soler Esq. I hope you enjoy this and hope to link up again with him in the future to catch up on what's happening. Rest in Peace Prodigy. Mobb Deep Forever. Respect. For information and everything Havoc of Mobb Deep related: https://www.instagram.com/mobbdeephavoc https://twitter.com/mobbdeephavoc https://www.facebook.com/HavocOfMobbDeep https://www.officialbse.com https://www.instagram.com/albertsoleresq https://www.facebook.com/albertsoleresq https://hclassentertainment.merchdirect.com/

Nima, Niana and JB celebrate the one year anniversary of the Brutally Honest Show. Plus, we have an artist to critique.

Nima, Niana and JB celebrate the one year anniversary of the Brutally Honest Show. Plus, we have an artist to critique.

Hip Hop artist Mayblak and Losie find out what the panel thinks of their music.

Hip Hop artist Mayblak and Losie find out what the panel thinks of their music.

In this weeks special episode Driss is joined by Columbus rap group Gudda Gang (Fujmvglooj, Kashh, Izzy). The collective discusses the following: the music scene in Columbus, current state of Hip-hop, struggles of an up and coming artist, and their up and coming project that is set to be release September 29th! Surely this isn't an episode that you want to miss out on! GUDDA GVNG Instagram's Fujmvglooj | @Fujmvglooj Kash | @kashbandakoot Izzy | @Levi_blaac Follow us on Instagram!! @Social_Criticss Driss | @Just_driss Alpha | @Alpha_omega5 Bashir | @Grrrdad Sumie | @Suma_wrestla4 Curtis | @groundtenpro Want to share a story or give us suggestions?! For all business purposes, or anything under the sun, feel free to send us an email at Soulsundays.podcast@gmail.com for chance to get a shout out on the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Social_Criticss)

Episode 17 - JONATHAN SHECTER aka "SHECKY GREEN" Philadelphia born, Harvard graduate, and Source Magazine founder Shecky Green joins the crew on the R.O.A.D. podcast. With over 30 years in the music industry, Shecky takes us though his journey, where it all started in Philly. From the first time he heard "Rappers Delight", to interning at the local radio station just to be apart of the culture. Shecky also explains the importance of Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, and the impact they had on Philadelphia hip hop. Shecky goes into detail on why he feels that 1988 was the biggest year in hip hop to date. Upon attending Harvard University, Shecky explains how The Source Magazine came to fruition, and how, at the time there was no one addressing hip hop music in the journalism world. Once moved to New York, Shecky also expresses the trials of the east coast not wanting to hear hip hop from other areas of the country. Jaime addresses "Unsigned Hype" and what that meant to hip hip, and Shecky tells the story of how The Notorious B.I.G. was discovered through this process. Shecky also shares with the crew an epic story of how he was introduced to Nas' first album "Illmatic". After moving to the west coast in 2003, Shecky tells of his role in bringing big name DJ's to Las Vegas. Names include DJ AM, Mark Ronson, etc. He also tells the story of negotiating DJ AM's first million dollar contract, and how that raised the bar for DJ's in general. Shecky continues by speaking on the EDM era, and how it directly coincided with his time at the Wynn.

Animanie and Indigo are joined again by BG Tazer to discuss #BoycottBlackPanther, Logan Paul's antics in Japan, the seriousness of Depression and Suicide, and wrap up by highlighting Kids 2 Kings for Unsigned Hype and a discussion about the power of the Black dollar.

After a brief stint with the Cleveland Browns, wide out Ronnie Moore is now healthy and ready! During his limited time in Cleveland rookie camp, wide receiver Ronnie Moore developed a fast rapport with quarterback DeShone Kizer. He proved to be a quick study but then an unfortunate injury occured when a hit by Browns safety Jabril Peppers resulted in the separation of his A/C joint. Moore has since been rehabbing at D1 Sports in Orlando and training with Paxton Lynch under the supervision of NFL Trainer Tyrone Davis. Praised for his crisp route-running during his week of practice at the College Gridiron Showcase, Moore is now 100% healthy and ready to see the field. The 5'9, 172-pound slot receiver finished his Bowling Green career with over 190 career receptions and 20-plus touchdowns. He joined NFL Draft Bible host Ric Serritella to discuss his current status as he awaits his next NFL opportunity. Tune-in to hear his story! *Follow@NFLDraftBible | www.NFLDraftBible.com

Jaydahmann is a hip hop artist and a trailblazing advocate for marginalized communities. His musical career skyrocketed in 2008 with the release of his first single, “Anything”, dominating both Toronto's Flow 93.5 OTA Live and 93.7 WBLK's Unsigned Hype's number 1 spots. Jaydahmann's electrifying live performances have captivated audiences at a number of Toronto festivals including the Toronto Live Green Festival, the Chinatown Festival and the If I Ruled TO – Youth Summit. Jaydahmann has shared the stage with hip-hop heavyweights such as ONYX, The Clipse and Bow Wow and receives the call when the city is seeking a profound voice for musical and social justice knowledge as witnessed recently when he was an industry expert for the Urbanology Magazine “Speak Out On Violence” project and moderated the Regent Park Film Festival. Jaydahmann was on our show talking about the Power Of Influence conference that he is organizing that is being held in Toronto on July 29, 2017. During our conversation, Jaydahmann talked about: – Some of his background including how did hip hop and activism would become part of his journey – The story behind The Power Of Influence and how the event has changed over the years, what to look forward to at this year's event and some of the panelists – Some of the challenges facing in some low income neighbourhoods in Toronto – What he would like to achieve with this year's conference You can find out more about Jaydahmann and The Power Of Influence event at: Website Twitter Facebook YouTube Visit our website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page at “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

Superstar P turns into a DJ on this special episode of The Takeover Podcast Show. This episode showcases the local talent around the area. You will here some great music that you never heard!

4. Top 5 Dead Or Alive 5. Dirty Harry Tribute 6. Unsigned Hype - "Stick Up Kids" - Cans

Dani and Animaine talk about the Nina Simone Biopic and all of the controversy surrounding it, white washing in Hollywood, The importance of good casting, and the upcoming game No Man's Sky for Unsigned Hype. *NOTE* this was recorded a few weeks ago. Since then, the Nina biopic has been released and pulled from theaters already, but all of our comments still stand. And No Man's Sky has been pushed back to August.

Originally posted April 2016 Time to get metaphysical as Dani, Indigo and Animaine continue the discussion on religions (00:10), Greydon Square for this week's Unsigned Hype (04:54), changing truths and facts (07:21), Voter fraud in Arizona (16:10), the blatant bigotry of the GOP (21:08), wishing Obama could have just one more year (35:10) and more!

Below Da Surface Radio is the #1 Indie Radio show with over 220,000 listeners! We are a driving force that brings indie and labels together! We are a part of the Shay Star Radio Network! Without this platform we would not be where we are! We always keep he show live with "Trap It or Scrap It" and we got that Butter B Mix followed up by the Stoned Report with "PeeDee" and occassionally "Smack" gives out the "smackyaself Award.  We will recap on the Unsigned Hype Network Showcase! Who we thought was the Best and the worst! Also special Interview with Sgt, Bell with Toys for Tots! we will be talking about his career with Toys for Tots and also embarking on his indie career etc, Stay tuned in for more!

Dark cinematic soundscapes.Powerful majestic beats.Swedish death electro.Owl Vision is the project of Gothenburg, Sweden's Johannes Arnesson who creates dark, powerful melodies and basslines. What started as experimenting and sampling records to produce hip hop beats soon grew into what he calls, ”Death Electro”.The original productions as well as the remixes for other artists are spreading succesfully through blogs and online stores all over the globe. Owl Vision have, for instance, had music featured in famous TV series SKINS, been chosen ”Unsigned Hype” by Kissy Sellout on BBC Radio 1, done official remixes for In Flames, Toxic Avenger, Adam Tensta among others and reached the top 10 on The Hype Machine popular chart several times.Named after his first EP in 2008, Owl Vision created the label Comorbid Records, a company that now releases various artists and has it's base in Gothenburg.Having played all the biggest festivals and venues in Sweden (Way Out West, Arvika Festival, Dans Dakar, Emmaboda Festival, Debaser, etc) and sharing stage with artists such as: Gesaffelstein, Noisia, Kill The Noise, Congorock, Breakbot, Mord Fustang, Style Of Eye, Toxic Avenger and many more, Owl Vision is now touring Europe and soon the world. TRACKLISTING1. Owl Vision - Dystopia (Comorbid Records) 2. Owl Vision - Myths (Comorbid Records) 3. Owl Vision - Holy Shit (Comorbid Records) 4. Owl Vision - Kommak (Comorbid Records) 5. Owl Vision - Witchcraft (Comorbid Records) 6. Owl Vision - Kill Me Now (Comorbid Records) 7. Owl Vision - Lightshy (Comorbid Records) 8. Owl Vision - Dear Evil (Comorbid Records) 9. Owl Vision - Devilish (Comorbid Records) 10. Owl Vision - Kill 'em, Fuck 'em, Eat 'em (Comorbid Records) 11. Owl Vision - All Black Everything (Comorbid Records)

Dark cinematic soundscapes.Powerful majestic beats.Swedish death electro.Owl Vision is the project of Gothenburg, Sweden’s Johannes Arnesson who creates dark, powerful melodies and basslines. What started as experimenting and sampling records to produce hip hop beats soon grew into what he calls, ”Death Electro”.The original productions as well as the remixes for other artists are spreading succesfully through blogs and online stores all over the globe. Owl Vision have, for instance, had music featured in famous TV series SKINS, been chosen ”Unsigned Hype” by Kissy Sellout on BBC Radio 1, done official remixes for In Flames, Toxic Avenger, Adam Tensta among others and reached the top 10 on The Hype Machine popular chart several times.Named after his first EP in 2008, Owl Vision created the label Comorbid Records, a company that now releases various artists and has it’s base in Gothenburg.Having played all the biggest festivals and venues in Sweden (Way Out West, Arvika Festival, Dans Dakar, Emmaboda Festival, Debaser, etc) and sharing stage with artists such as: Gesaffelstein, Noisia, Kill The Noise, Congorock, Breakbot, Mord Fustang, Style Of Eye, Toxic Avenger and many more, Owl Vision is now touring Europe and soon the world. TRACKLISTING1. Owl Vision - Dystopia (Comorbid Records) 2. Owl Vision - Myths (Comorbid Records) 3. Owl Vision - Holy Shit (Comorbid Records) 4. Owl Vision - Kommak (Comorbid Records) 5. Owl Vision - Witchcraft (Comorbid Records) 6. Owl Vision - Kill Me Now (Comorbid Records) 7. Owl Vision - Lightshy (Comorbid Records) 8. Owl Vision - Dear Evil (Comorbid Records) 9. Owl Vision - Devilish (Comorbid Records) 10. Owl Vision - Kill 'em, Fuck 'em, Eat 'em (Comorbid Records) 11. Owl Vision - All Black Everything (Comorbid Records)

Dark cinematic soundscapes.Powerful majestic beats.Swedish death electro.Owl Vision is the project of Gothenburg, Sweden’s Johannes Arnesson who creates dark, powerful melodies and basslines. What started as experimenting and sampling records to produce hip hop beats soon grew into what he calls, ”Death Electro”.The original productions as well as the remixes for other artists are spreading succesfully through blogs and online stores all over the globe. Owl Vision have, for instance, had music featured in famous TV series SKINS, been chosen ”Unsigned Hype” by Kissy Sellout on BBC Radio 1, done official remixes for In Flames, Toxic Avenger, Adam Tensta among others and reached the top 10 on The Hype Machine popular chart several times.Named after his first EP in 2008, Owl Vision created the label Comorbid Records, a company that now releases various artists and has it’s base in Gothenburg.Having played all the biggest festivals and venues in Sweden (Way Out West, Arvika Festival, Dans Dakar, Emmaboda Festival, Debaser, etc) and sharing stage with artists such as: Gesaffelstein, Noisia, Kill The Noise, Congorock, Breakbot, Mord Fustang, Style Of Eye, Toxic Avenger and many more, Owl Vision is now touring Europe and soon the world. TRACKLISTING1. Owl Vision - Dystopia (Comorbid Records) 2. Owl Vision - Myths (Comorbid Records) 3. Owl Vision - Holy Shit (Comorbid Records) 4. Owl Vision - Kommak (Comorbid Records) 5. Owl Vision - Witchcraft (Comorbid Records) 6. Owl Vision - Kill Me Now (Comorbid Records) 7. Owl Vision - Lightshy (Comorbid Records) 8. Owl Vision - Dear Evil (Comorbid Records) 9. Owl Vision - Devilish (Comorbid Records) 10. Owl Vision - Kill 'em, Fuck 'em, Eat 'em (Comorbid Records) 11. Owl Vision - All Black Everything (Comorbid Records)

STREAM or DOWNLOAD On this breezey investigation Mista Montana and Menace do this: RA The Rugged Man joins us from a recording session to discuss his on going promotional campaign for "Legends Never Die" and his latest video "Still Get Through The Day". We travel through his grind over the past several months and talk his recent collaboration with Locksmith, his work as a music video director, his past of working with Horror legend Frank Hennenlotter and future collaborations which will see him working with KRS One, Kool G Rap, Chris Rivers, Mr Green, Marco Polo, The Beatnuts, El-P and more. A must hear interview with a full-fledged legend. Fresh off the heels of releasing the fan A&R'd "Strange Journey 3", one third of the mighty Cunninlynguists joins us in the form of Deacon The Villain and uncovers why and how his groups fans shaped their latest album with such impressing results. Listen in awe as we explore and journey into the the creation of one of 2014's most unique releases to date detailing the process behind such songs as the "The Format", "Castles" ,"Hot", "Innerspace" and the Thomax produced lead single "Dying Breed". We also discuss the future of Cunninlynguists, Kno's upcoming said to be free EP with Seattle based rapper Sadistik and more! Great journey. Founder of The Source Magazine's "Unsigned Hype" column and former A&R at Loud Records Matteo "Matty C" Capoluongo joins us alongside former Sr VP of A&R at Loud Records Schott "Free" Jacobs to discuss their legacy and crowning achievements such as A&R'ing Mobb Deep's "The Infamous", Wu Tang, Big Pun, Tha Alkaholiks and more. Listen as 2 of Hip Hops greatest A&R's drop endless Hip Hop history. Class is in session Blueprint discusses why the minimal soundscape of his upcoming album "Respect The Architect" will ultimately maximise his message and remind listeners of 90's Rap. Insightful as ever the Ohio veteran reflects and details his mind set creating "Respect The Architect" and penning personal songs such as "Silver Lining" and the brilliant "Overdosing"  as premiered on Conspiracy Worldwide Radio. We also touch on his forthcoming book entitled "What A Night" and the status of the new Soul Position album, which he announces will be released this year. Respect the architect and pre order Blueprints new album now at https://weightless.net/shop/ Open Mike Eagle explains how Psychology has helped him with articulating different ways of expression and his interests of being a humanist. We also talk about and dig deep into details regarding his upcoming Mello Music Group debut and its concept, his latest single "Qualifiers", his fears of mobile phone radiation turning him into a Monster, his roots in Comedy, performing at SXSW and so much more. Qualified business. AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Mista Montana and Menace give away FREE tickets to see EPMD in Manchester  - listen now to grab your prize! Enjoy our session! Contact: conspiracyworldwide@gmail.com

STREAM or DOWNLOAD On this breezey investigation Mista Montana and Menace do this: RA The Rugged Man joins us from a recording session to discuss his on going promotional campaign for "Legends Never Die" and his latest video "Still Get Through The Day". We travel through his grind over the past several months and talk his recent collaboration with Locksmith, his work as a music video director, his past of working with Horror legend Frank Hennenlotter and future collaborations which will see him working with KRS One, Kool G Rap, Chris Rivers, Mr Green, Marco Polo, The Beatnuts, El-P and more. A must hear interview with a full-fledged legend. Fresh off the heels of releasing the fan A&R'd "Strange Journey 3", one third of the mighty Cunninlynguists joins us in the form of Deacon The Villain and uncovers why and how his groups fans shaped their latest album with such impressing results. Listen in awe as we explore and journey into the the creation of one of 2014's most unique releases to date detailing the process behind such songs as the "The Format", "Castles" ,"Hot", "Innerspace" and the Thomax produced lead single "Dying Breed". We also discuss the future of Cunninlynguists, Kno's upcoming said to be free EP with Seattle based rapper Sadistik and more! Great journey. Founder of The Source Magazine's "Unsigned Hype" column and former A&R at Loud Records Matteo "Matty C" Capoluongo joins us alongside former Sr VP of A&R at Loud Records Schott "Free" Jacobs to discuss their legacy and crowning achievements such as A&R'ing Mobb Deep's "The Infamous", Wu Tang, Big Pun, Tha Alkaholiks and more. Listen as 2 of Hip Hops greatest A&R's drop endless Hip Hop history. Class is in session Blueprint discusses why the minimal soundscape of his upcoming album "Respect The Architect" will ultimately maximise his message and remind listeners of 90's Rap. Insightful as ever the Ohio veteran reflects and details his mind set creating "Respect The Architect" and penning personal songs such as "Silver Lining" and the brilliant "Overdosing"  as premiered on Conspiracy Worldwide Radio. We also touch on his forthcoming book entitled "What A Night" and the status of the new Soul Position album, which he announces will be released this year. Respect the architect and pre order Blueprints new album now at https://weightless.net/shop/ Open Mike Eagle explains how Psychology has helped him with articulating different ways of expression and his interests of being a humanist. We also talk about and dig deep into details regarding his upcoming Mello Music Group debut and its concept, his latest single "Qualifiers", his fears of mobile phone radiation turning him into a Monster, his roots in Comedy, performing at SXSW and so much more. Qualified business. AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Mista Montana and Menace give away FREE tickets to see EPMD in Manchester  - listen now to grab your prize! Enjoy our session! Contact: conspiracyworldwide@gmail.com

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The Astronomical Kid has had enough of people checking out his mother, and he's decided to say something about it with his song and video, "Stop Looking At My Moms." The video for his song "Stop Looking at my Moms" has gotten a lot of press and has more than 800,000 combined views on youtube. He has been featured on Trendsetter Talk Radio Imus, NBC, ABC, The Daily News, USA Today, Billboard, This is 50 and much more. He performed live on BET's 106 and Park on Tuesday November 23, 2010, Fuse has interviewed him, MTV has featured him on their "The Seven" show twice, he performed on Good Day NY on Friday November 19th, and he is in the December 2010 issue of The Source magazine. The record is currently receiving spins on various radio stations throughout the country. Links: Astro's Website: www.theastronomicalkid.com Stop Looking at my Moms Video (Youtube): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChNB8AjdGP4 Astro's Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Astronomical-Kid/92661868079

The Astronomical Kid has had enough of people checking out his mother, and he's decided to say something about it with his song and video, "Stop Looking At My Moms." The video for his song "Stop Looking at my Moms" has gotten a lot of press and has more than 800,000 combined views on youtube. He has been featured on Trendsetter Talk Radio Imus, NBC, ABC, The Daily News, USA Today, Billboard, This is 50 and much more. He performed live on BET's 106 and Park on Tuesday November 23, 2010, Fuse has interviewed him, MTV has featured him on their "The Seven" show twice, he performed on Good Day NY on Friday November 19th, and he is in the December 2010 issue of The Source magazine. The record is currently receiving spins on various radio stations throughout the country. Links: Astro's Website: www.theastronomicalkid.com Stop Looking at my Moms Video (Youtube): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChNB8AjdGP4 Astro's Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Astronomical-Kid/92661868079

Lottery is the latest emcee to come out of the "City of Wind." He has enjoyed success with the release of his debut EP entitled "95th", which earned him the title, Unsigned Hype in Hip-Hop Weekly and a spot in the Source Magazine's Unsigned Hype Tour. Lottery's second EP 'Ghetto Amerikkka' earned great reviews as well! 'Ghetto Amerikkka' brought Lottery radio success with songs like 'What It Do' and 'We Real Cool' getting spins in New York and Chicago. Currently Lottery is set to debut the 'Most Slept on Mixtape' which is a fusion of his first two EPs as well as new material. Songs like 'Shelltoes', 'Leanin', and 'New Best Friend' have all been positively received and have earned Lottery the Ebony/Jet Artist of the Week honors, recognition in The Red-Eye Newspaper in Chicago, and radio play on WGCI. He is currently working on his third EP entitled, "Go Music" and the highly anticipated, "Semilottomatic" where Lottery rhymes over beats from the class Nas album, "Illmatic." Lottery is a refreshing emcee that has the streets of Chicago buzzing and it is very evident that whoever signs Lottery is going to hit the jackpot! Check him out at www.myspace.com/microphonejordanLottery's music can be found on ITunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody, eMusic, and various other online stores.

Lottery is the latest emcee to come out of the "City of Wind." He has enjoyed success with the release of his debut EP entitled "95th", which earned him the title, Unsigned Hype in Hip-Hop Weekly and a spot in the Source Magazine's Unsigned Hype Tour. Lottery's second EP 'Ghetto Amerikkka' earned great reviews as well! 'Ghetto Amerikkka' brought Lottery radio success with songs like 'What It Do' and 'We Real Cool' getting spins in New York and Chicago. Currently Lottery is set to debut the 'Most Slept on Mixtape' which is a fusion of his first two EPs as well as new material. Songs like 'Shelltoes', 'Leanin', and 'New Best Friend' have all been positively received and have earned Lottery the Ebony/Jet Artist of the Week honors, recognition in The Red-Eye Newspaper in Chicago, and radio play on WGCI. He is currently working on his third EP entitled, "Go Music" and the highly anticipated, "Semilottomatic" where Lottery rhymes over beats from the class Nas album, "Illmatic." Lottery is a refreshing emcee that has the streets of Chicago buzzing and it is very evident that whoever signs Lottery is going to hit the jackpot! Check him out at www.myspace.com/microphonejordanLottery's music can be found on ITunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody, eMusic, and various other online stores.

Conversations LIVE! Radio welcomes back author/filmmaker Booker T. Mattison to discuss his book UNSIGNED HYPE. Chosen as the "Book of the Month" for the Hip Hop and Books club, Mattison will join host Cyrus A. Webb in going through the themes of the book as well as answer YOUR QUESTIONS through the switchboard and the chat room. What can we learn from the characters that we meet in this well-written tale about life, goal and the consequences of our actions? Webb and Mattison will discuss this and more.

Author Booker T. Mattison on Conversations LIVE! Radio to talk about his book UNSIGNED HYPE and what he thinks it will take to inspire the younger generation.

The Best in Inner City News, Comedy, & Culture!!! "Slow Motion Is Better Than, No Motion." -Prince Charming...

Onwards and upwards with Part 4 of the Drum&BassArena Unsigned Podcast series. Possibly the most anticipated podcast we have released to date, mixed and compiled once again by the D&BA Forums' very own Soundbyte. All flavours are repped here, so whatever style of beats float your boat, you WILL need to download this mix or you may miss out on the next big thing.

Part 3 is finally here! Mixed and compiled by Soundbyte. Just over an hour of beats, reppin' all styles of DnB. Featuring new talent (alongside a couple of the usual suspects) fresh from the Arena forums, including: Blal, Wayz, DJ Panik, LSB, Technicolour and Jimmy C. The biggest and baddest unsigned mix yet...

In this episode, Rodes takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the golden era of hip-hop journalism with a deep dive into The Source Magazine. Once hailed as the "Hip-Hop Bible," Rodes reflects on its cultural significance, its role in shaping hip-hop history, and the impact of its iconic features like the Mic Ratings and Unsigned Hype.From legendary covers to game-changing articles, this episode is a love letter to the publication that documented the rise of hip-hop and gave fans a front-row seat to its evolution.