Interview
Liu Dejian Shows Us How To Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before (Video)
June 17, 2015
Okay, so when Captain James T. Kirk and his crew took the Enterprise (and the Star Trek sci-fi franchise) on its maiden voyage, the colloquialism ‘take it there’ did not exist. Five decades after that first five-year mission, Liu Dejian, founder of mainland China’s online gaming firm NetDragon Websoft, did something so bold that true Trekkers should fall to their knees…then get up and come aboard!
Dude BUILT the Enterprise! Well, he built NetDragon Websoft world headquarters modeling it after Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Enterprise 1701-D. And before any haters or nitpickers say a damn thing, let Liu boldly show you the restroom. Duuuuude… the doors whoosh like on the Enterprise!
Enjoy (or hate) the clip above!
– @ojones1
MORE: STAR TREK HQ (CNBC)
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Snoop Dogg With Freddie Gibbs On GGN Network (Video)
June 15, 2015
Hey, smoke ’em if you got ’em! But if you wait a bit, Freddie Gibbs will let you know his fave strain to hit. That and more this episode on Snoop Dogg’s GGN. Also learn what inspired Gibbs to rap, and his take on fatherhood and um…
OH YEAH! The Stormy Frontz report. Sexy weather report on the Interwebs!
Posted in Hip-Hop, Honeyz, Interview, Series, Videos | Tags: Double G News, Freddie Gibbs, GGN, GGN Network, Snoop, Snoop Dogg | No Comments »
MusicLifeSocial Flips The Mic And Interviews JayForce (Part 1) [Video]
June 9, 2015
JayForce, host of the Beatz and Lyrics Radio Show (and your host on this site) is the interviewee in this clip. The Philly-born ATLien has talks about the unique, beautiful culture in Atlanta (came in ’96 when FREAKNIK was really popping), his on-air gigs way back (up North and down in the A), being a stalwart on the Atlanta airwaves for underground and more mainstream (but less played) music and more. This is Part 1 (above). Hurry up and watch, so you can be ready when @MusicLifeSocial drops Part 2.
(Did Jay say Freshco & Miz in there? Yup! DEEP with the knowledge and pedigree.)
@Jayforce MLS Interview Pt 1: JayForce host of Beatz & Lyrics http://t.co/co56MJijXu #hiphop #jayforce #radio #music pic.twitter.com/3nDU2vNAO8
— MusicLifeSocial (@MusicLifeSocial) June 8, 2015
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Minister Louis Farrakhan Speaks On His Life, The Nation, The Way Forward And More (Video)
June 8, 2015
I don’t do [many interviews]… When I did interviews… they sent their best at me… When they could not defeat our arguments, they decided to ban me from television; and they banned me from going to Black colleges, and even White colleges, to deliver a message. So… many people thought I had died.
– Minister Louis Farrakhan
Respect, respect, RESPECT! Power 105’s Breakfast Club with the ultimate ‘get’ – an exclusive sit-down with the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. Sure, there are a few chuckles, but this interview reveals insights (so many insights) from the Minister – his views on this generation, how he came to the Nation of Islam, outside influences on internal struggles in the Black community, what it takes to make a better tomorrow… SO MUCH MORE!
Get your breakfast. Click play. Be enriched.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Interview, Radio, Videos | Tags: Louis Farrakhan, Minister Louis Farrakhan, Power 105, The Breakfast Club | No Comments »
John Amos Discusses His Life, Career And The Story Behind The Death Of ‘James Evans’ (Video)
June 5, 2015
John Amos was Dad (aka James Evans) to a generation (way more if you count the re-runs). Here he talks about his upbringing and career; including, of course, details about and behind his all-too-short time on the network television dram-edy ‘Good Times.’ So much more in there, too. Compelling viewing. Got the entire interview embedded above.
Posted in Celebrity, History, Interview, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Archive of American Television, Good Times, James Evans, John Amos | No Comments »
Fashawn – “Crib Session Freestyle” (Video)
June 4, 2015
While in the UK, Fashawn dropped by Tim Westood’s studio. Even hit ’em off with a freestyle. See that above.
Bonus: Check out the interview in which Fashawn speaks on his album (“The Ecology”), working with Nas and much more after the jump.
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Interview, Performance, Series, Videos | Tags: Crib Session, Crib Session Freestyle, Fashawn, The Ecology, Tim Westwood | No Comments »
N.O.R.E. Speaks On Reconciling With Nas, Recording New Music, His Book And More (Video)
June 2, 2015
Yeah! N.O.R.E. pops up to pop off on Power 105! Nah, not for real. Nothing like that going down with him and NYC radio, but N.O.R.E. is known for good talk, and this Breakfast Club interview does not disappoint. The morning show crew talk with their guest about his upcoming new book, beef with Nas, Big Pun and son Chris, new music and more.
Joanna Teters Speaks On Her Band ‘Mad Satta’ & Their Performance During The Atlanta Jazz Festival (Video)
May 31, 2015
The 38th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival went down Memorial Day Weekend 2015 from historical Piedmont Park. 3 days of great music with talented artists from all over the US and the World performing for thousands of Jazz fans here in Atlanta, GA. The opening night had only two acts the headliner Thundercat and the opening act Mad Satta. If you are not familiar with Mad Satta they are a group out of NYC that have horns, keyboard, and bass players and a front lady named Joanna Teters on vocals. They made their Atlanta debut and immediately had the crowd’s attention with their soulful original music. They also did a classic Curtis Mayfield cover of “The Makings of You” that had the crowd asking to know more about them. Well if you didn’t make their performance no worries the video below has live footage from their show along with an interview by ArtByOdell with Joanna Teters.
Learn more about them at MadSatta.com
Posted in Cover Story, Interview, Jazz, Performance, R&B | Tags: Atlanta Jazz Festival, Jazz, Joanna Teters, Mad Satta, NYC, R&B, Soul | 2 Comments »
Adrian Younge Has A Conversation With Odell While In Atlanta For His 1st Performance As A DJ (Video)
May 31, 2015
How many producers do you know that can say they have worked one on one with the likes of Bilal, Ghostface, Souls Of Mischief and the Delfonics? Well the only one that comes to mind is Adrian Younge who was recently in Atlanta for his first DJ performance and ArtByOdell sat down with him for an exclusive interview. They talked about what inspires his musical process what he thinks of today’s R&B and what new albums he has coming out. He shares with us a great piece of information that he will have 4 albums out by the end of 2015 listen to find out who they are with and what the titles are!
“The level of execution of older music compared to music of today. By bringing in a Horn section, or just literally having a song arranged with complex chords and a bridge with ill structures rather than just noise put together for a Stripper to dance to.” – Adrian Younge
Posted in Cover Story, Interview | Tags: Adrian Younge, ArtByOdell, Bilal, Composer, Cover Story, Ghostface Killa, Linear Labs, Odell, Producer | No Comments »
Iman Omari Speaks On His Music & His Debut Performance In Atlanta (Video)
May 26, 2015
Recently Iman Omari was in Atlanta to perform for the first time. Â ArtByOdell talked with the talented Singer, Producer, DJ about his music making process and how he feels about music right now. Â It’s a great conversation that also reveals the name of Iman’s new album coming out later this year. Â Did you know that Iman is from a talented musical family and his father worked with some legendary R&B groups? Â Well after watching this interview you will learn a lot about the singer. Â SoundCloud link below for extended interview and live audio from his ATL performance.
–ArtByOdell Twitter/SoundCloud
Posted in Cover Story, House, Interview, Producers, R&B, Soul | Tags: Energy, Hip Hop, Iman Omari, Producer, Soul Music, Vibe, Vibe Music Collective, West Coast | No Comments »
Miguel Speaks On Working With DJ Premier, Wale & More (Video)
May 21, 2015
Miguel stopped by the Hot 97 studios to promo his single “Coffee†as well as his forthcoming album, “Wild Heart.” But since he was there, he talked to the Morning Show crew about what the Met Gala is, what’s going on in his relationship with girlfriend Nazanin Mandi, what was up working with super-producers DJ Premier and Pharrell Williams and Wale and much more.
Posted in Celebrity, Interview, Radio, Videos | Tags: DJ Premier, Hot 97, Hot 97 Morning Show, MIGUEL, Morning Show, PETER ROSENBERG, Rosenberg, Wale | No Comments »
Dr. Boyce Watkins On Bill O’Reilly (Video)
May 4, 2015
Above: Dr. Boyce Watkins speaking his piece on America; in particular, Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly and the things he gets away with saying on his show “The O’Reilly Factor.” Channeling fight promoter Don King, Dr. Watkins declares that “only in America” could O’Reilly and his “O’Reilly Factor” show have the run they have had; catering to his ‘special’ fanbase (whose enjoyment comes often at the expense of others). Dr. Watkins even went so far to say that Bill O’Reilly is “destructive to the country.”
Dr. Watkins talks about O’Reilly and more in the clip.
Posted in Interview, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Bill O'Reilly, Dr Boyce Watkins, O'Reilly Factor, Racism | No Comments »
Stephen A. Smith Speaking His Mind About Mayweather, The Power Of The Black Vote And More (Video)
May 1, 2015
Just saying, Stephen A. makes a good hedge mid-beginning of this clip: ‘In terms of anticipation‘ this will be the fight of a [quarter] century. Hope it lives up to that this weekend. Check out the often controversial, always outspoken Smith in this interview.
Never shy to speak his mind, ESPN host Stephen A. Smith joined Renada for an in depth discussion on the upcoming Mayweather/Pacquiao fight & reveals the real reason Mayweather is hated. He also explains why he wishes every Black American would vote Republican for one election; touches on NBA playoffs, Black athletes & more! A must watch!
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Politics, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Ear Candy Mornings, Floyd Mayweather, Hip Hop Nation, Manny Pacquiao, Renada Romain, RenadaRomainTV, Stephen A. Smith, Voting | No Comments »
Legends+Pioneers: Just Blaze And Rick James (Video)
May 1, 2015
For this episode of Legends+Pioneers with Opiyo Okeyo, we get Just Blaze speaking about the cool funk genius of Rick James. An inspiration to Blaze, the two (Blaze and James) got to hang out a couple of times. Watch Just Blaze reminisce and appreciate the times with late great; and check out the caricatures.
Posted in Animation, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Producers, Series, Videos | Tags: Just Blaze, Legends+Pioneers, Opiyo Okeyo, Rest In Beats, Rick James | No Comments »
Scarface Speaks Out On Police Brutality (Video)
May 1, 2015
“I feel like we’re being hunted…and I’m not cool with it.”
– Scarface
At HuffPost Live mainly to promote his book “Diary of a Madman,” Face gets into other topics as guided by interviewer Marc Lamont Hill. You know, Scarface (born Brad Jordan) makes some enlightened points here. And some in an impassioned way. But even when using his outside voice inside, truth is truth. Hear him speak on, among other things, police brutality.
Most interesting: FaceMob KNOWS his ‘mob’ (his people, his fans) will ride – just because he says to when he says. And instead of taking the not-a-role-model stance, he refrained from saying what he really wanted done about police abusing their power. Plus, it was smart not to ‘scare away’ potential readers of his book by getting too real to fast (e.g. let them get shocked…later…by reading the book).
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Politics, Videos | Tags: Brad Jordan, Diary of a Madman, Huffington Post, HUFFPOST LIVE, Marc Lamont Hill, Police brutality, Scarface | 1 Comment »
Legends+Pioneers: Peanut Butter Wolf Meets Stevie Wonder (Video)
April 30, 2015
Peanut Butter Wolf, founder of Stones Throw Records, shares his experiences running into some of his musical heroes – including the legendary Stevie Wonder. Followed him into the restroom, PBW? Wow. Fan going ‘Stan’ much? Hahaa! Great clip (and animation) from the Legends+Pioneers series with Opiyo Okeyo.
Posted in Animation, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Series, Videos | Tags: Legends+Pioneers, Opiyo Okeyo, Peanut Butter Wolf, Stevie Wonder | No Comments »
Floyd “Money” Mayweather Talks About His Tough Youth, ‘Toys,’ Manny Pacquiao And More With Stephen A. Smith (More)
April 30, 2015
“I have to…because he’s not just any other fighter.” – Floyd Mayweather
Stephen A. Smith was able to pull some good insights from Floyd Mayweather in this ESPN ‘All Access’ episode. For one, Mayweather was NOT ducking the upcoming ‘fight of the century’ AND an important two, he is preparing for his bout with Manny Pacquiao harder than he has for anyone in quite some time. Chopping wood, going old school with training techniques and intensity like a ‘Rocky’ movie. Despite the expected bravado, Floyd is SERIOUS about this upcoming fight (this Saturday, May 2nd)!
Now, okay. Fair warning: Co-host Skip Bayless is going to throw shade at Floyd (ex: “Now I KNOW he’s going to lose”). Look past that though, he touches on concerns expressed by insiders and onlookers worldwide: Mayweather’s ‘bluster’ compensating for a real ‘fear’Â of Pacquiao, being embarrassed into finally making the fight, otherwise risking a lackluster legacy (were he to retire never fighting an obvious contender for his titles), and advanced age (38 years old) as a boxer, among other things.
WATCH! Great episode. Good point brought up by guest Michael Rappaport later in this culled-together clip, too. Everyone should hope for a good fight with a clear winner; and that there will be no shenanigans (interruptions by parachuters, bad decisions by the judges, etc.).
Of course, we also get a look at the house, the million-dollar car collection… you know the ‘toys’ (fun, but SERIOUS blingage)!
Posted in Celebrity, Interview, Lifestyle, Series, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: All Access, Boxing, ESPN, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Michael Rappaport, Stephen A. Smith | 1 Comment »
Rakim Gives Props To J. Cole And Kendrick Lamar, Muses About A Possible Album In The Works (Video)
April 29, 2015
WHOA! Rappers shout out each other on tracks all the time. But imagine propping Rakim Allah on a song… AND he endorses you as an artist AND promotes your album. POWERFUL!!! In a rare interview (here with Montreality), the G.O.D.M.C. gives a hard nod to J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar. Admiration artists and the art and more. And a possible album in the works? Enjoy.
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A$AP Rocky’s Top 5 NY Movies (Video)
April 28, 2015
To the question on “the ultimate New York movie,” A$AP Rocky gives his Top 5 that pretty much every urban household should have. Right at the end, listen to the casting advice he gives Ice Cube on the next installment of the “ultimate West Coast urban movie series” – the “Friday” movies. Good stuff. Watch.
– @ojones1
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Jay Electronica Talks About His New Orleans Roots, Getting Back To His African Roots, Badu, & Music On Nigerian Radio (Audio)
April 24, 2015
Great interview stuff. Jay Elect gets to cover stuff fans might consider common knowledge in a new way. Doing so gives those not up on their Electronica studies a chance to catch up. First time in Nigeria. Appreciative and inquisitive interviewers on 99.9 FM The Beat (Lagos, Nigeria).
Super Star International Rapper/Producer Jay Electronica was live on The Morning Rush today with Olisa and Maria. The multi-talented producer talks about life at Roc Nation and whats it like to work with Jay Z and a host of others, he also lets us in on his relationship with [Erykah] Badu etc.
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Radio, Travel, Videos | Tags: 99.9 FM The Beat, Jay Electronica, Lagos, Nigeria, Roc Nation, The Morning Rush, The Morning Rush with Olisa and Maria | No Comments »
