Radio
Stretch And Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives (Trailer)
October 6, 2015
Well, the Kickstarter Fundraising Campaign obviously went well. And now (drum roll), click play above for the trailer for “Stretch And Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives.”
During the 1990s, Stretch and Bobbito introduced the world to an unsigned Nas, Biggie, Wu-Tang, and Big Pun as well as an unknown Jay-Z, Eminem, and The Fugees. The total record sales for all the artists that premiered on their radio show exceed 300 million. The late night program had a cult following in the art/fashion world and prison population as well. All would loyally tune in for the humor just as much for the exclusive tunes. Stretch and Bobbito brought a unique audience together, and created a platform that changed music forever.
The movie will be available via Vimeo On Demand on October 22, 2015. Hit the link to pre-order.
Big Grams – “Fell in the Sun” (Live) [Video]
October 1, 2015
Big Boi and Phantogram have merged, at least for a bit, to form the super-group Big Grams. And they are already on the move, with a self-titled EP on iTunes (which features the likes of Run the Jewels and Skrillex). Above, watch Big Grams hitting the national TV stage, performing their single “Fell in the Sun†on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon (backed by The Roots), to support its release.
Check out the performance, and hit the link to get that EPÂ if you like. Also, to learn a bit more about this collaboration, hit the jump to see Big Grams’ interview with Power 105’s Breakfast Club.
Rapsody Drops “Lost Ones” Freestyle On Dr. Dre’s Beats 1 Radio Show (Video)
September 30, 2015
So official! You see and hear it above. Rapsody in the studio with Dr. Dre, who declares her his “new favorite female MC. Check for her!” Maaaan, if 9th Wonder (with Jamla) has your back AND Dr. Dre is giving you massive respect (no fronting)… you got both coasts locked down! You have the game on SMASH harder than The Hulk. So shiiid, there is nothing left but to listen to Rapsody turn green (literarily) and go BEAST MODE; emceeing over one of the BEAST MODE tracks (Lauryn Hill’s “Lost Ones”) ever!! Listen.
RAPSODY X LAURYN HILL – LOST ONES (FREESTYLE) [BEATS 1 DR. DRE DROP]
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Producers, Radio, Series, Videos | 
Tags: Beats 1, BEATS 1 DR. DRE DROP, Beats 1 Radio, dr. dre, DR. DRE DROP, favorite female emcee, favorite female MC, Freestyle, Lauryn Hill, Lost Ones, Rapsody | 
1 Comment »
T.I. Speaks On ATL 2, The Iggy Azealia Disaster, & His New Project (Video)
September 18, 2015
T.I. stopped by the Hot 97 Morning Show to talk about his superstar procrastination with regard to getting new music out, about his and Izzy Azaela’s situation, prospects regarding an “ATL” sequel, and more.
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: ATL 2, ATL sequel, Ebro, Ebro in the Morning, Hot 97, Hot 97 Morning Show, Iggy Azalea, rumor, T.I. | No Comments »
Pioneer Supermodel Beverly Johnson Talks About Being Drugged By Bill Cosby, A One Night Stand With Mike Tyson And More (Video)
September 16, 2015
Okay, she is there because she is promoting a book. But c’mon son… you KNOW Sway would ask about what she said about The Coz and the druggings (being that Beverly Johnson was one of the first to affirm that Bill was dropping ’em with the drinks… allegedly). And the book is chock full of ‘Scandal’ level messiness besides that – rivalries between models, messing with that ‘white girl’ (e.g. cocaine), Mike Tyson… Verrrry interesting.
From being the first Black model on the cover of Vogue to building an international empire, the lovely Beverly Johnson stopped by Sway in the Morning to talk about her new book, The Face That Changed it All: A Memoir.
AUTOGRAPHED BOOK: BEVERLY JOHNSON – THE FACE THAT CHANGED IT ALL: A MEMOIR
Posted in Book, Celebrity, Interview, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: A Memoir, Beverly Johnson, Bill Cosby, Cocaine, cocaine era, Drugs, Mike Tyson, rape culture, Sway, Sway Calloway, Sway In The Morning, Sway In The Morning Show, The Face That Changed it All, The Face That Changed it All: A Memoir | No Comments »
The Kickstarter Fundraising Campaign For ‘Stretch And Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives’ Is Going On Now (Video)
September 9, 2015
A chance to contribute to the film that documents the contribution of two Hip-Hop radio icons. Man, Scarface was just talking about Stretch & Bobbito during that last radio interview we just posted here. Talk about full circle!
Peace! Stretch and Bobbito here, 25 years after our first WKCR broadcast. We’re amped to share the history of our landmark show in a feature length documentary titled STRETCH AND BOBBITO: RADIO THAT CHANGED LIVES (www.stretchandbobbito.com). The film, produced by Omar Acosta, was co-produced by us with Kool Bob Love directing and Stretchy music supervising. A classic combo, yo!
The documentary film is all but a reality, having surpassed its fundraising goal. But we linked the Kickstarter… still got a few days to kick in on it. The film is due out October 2015.
(Whew! Do you see all the folks that fell through the show back then??? History!)
Posted in Celebrity, Film, Hip-Hop, History, Radio, Trailer, Videos | Tags: Bobbito, fundraising, Kickstarter, KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN, RADIO THAT CHANGED LIVES, STRETCH, Stretch & Bobbito, STRETCH AND BOBBITO, WKCR | 1 Comment »
Scarface Keeps It Real About Hip-Hop, Reminisces About Eazy-E & N.W.A. Back In The Day And More (Video)
September 9, 2015
Sometimes it takes seeing it through the eyes of an O.G. who you thought had seen it all… to get back your appreciation of it. Right off the bat, Scarface is making a big deal about his latest NY trip. The Power 105 Breakfast Club presses him to describe the ‘what’ that had him excited: It was Hip-Hop, NYC and Hip-Hop in NYC! Truth was, until this latest August trip he had not seen a real ‘jam in the park’ – no superstars, no ‘turn up’ – just the people jamming to Hip-Hop in the park. And he comes to New York a lot… Hell, he’s been to the Apple enough to know how to catch the train…
And yet, we NEVER get tired of Uncle Face’s interviews. Check this one out: Talking about being himself and staying himself (Scarface, Brad Jordan, no turn up; but no disrespect to the youth who do) this time out; talking about how he is in no hurry to see ‘Straight Outta Compton’ (because he was there when everything they are talking about happened); what’s going on with Geto Boys and their last tour and more.
ALBUM: SCARFACE – DEEPLY ROOTED
Posted in Album, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Breakfast Club, Deeply Rooted, Power 105, Scarface | 2 Comments »
Damon Wayans Speaks On Cosby, Comedy, ‘In Living Color’ And More (Video)
September 7, 2015
Are we too politically correct nowadays? Yes, according to Power 105 Breakfast Club guest Damon Wayans. Real talk, and real funny from a comedy O.G. (the Wayans fam is comedic royalty)! You have got to watch for the entertainment and enlightenment.
- On cell phones/cameras: There are some places they just should not be.
- On stand-up comedy: It’s my therapy… I’m just on stage trying not to go crazy.
- On the his son in the business: He’s got to learn. You gotta make bad deals to learn to make good deals. He’s got kids to feed.
- On holiday gift-giving: Christmas is for kids. Don’t need another tie.
- On SNL: Got fired after just SEVEN shows (the story of what he did to GET fired though…wow)!!
- On In Living Color: It was the stuff I was TRYING to do at SNL.
- On family unity: Mom said ‘With 10 of you kids, you should never lose a fight. And if you beef with each other, kiss in the mouth!’
And Damon speaking on Bill Cosby… Naawww maaaan. No hints… YOU gotta watch for yourself (WOW)!!
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Interview, Radio, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Breakfast Club, Damon Wayans, Power 105 | No Comments »
Dr. Umar Johnson Gets Detailed on ‘The Breakfast Club’ About Issues Affecting the Black Community (Video)
September 1, 2015
Although I don’t speak with Dr. Umar Johnson on a regular basis I still consider him a friend. I went to school with Umar Johnson before he became “Dr. Umar” & it wasn’t uncommon for us to have many conversations years ago about what’s going on within the black community. Not only are we both from North Philly, but we have both served as the President of our school’s Black Student Union at different times. We’ve organized & traveled to the historic Million Man March in D.C. with a large group of brothers as well has having mentored young students through an organization called ‘Positive Images’ back in Pennsylvania for a few years. He was always an avid debater on a variety of issues & always held true to his convictions. Rarely have I’ve seen him back down from a heated debate even if it centered on something as simple as hip hop music or sports during lunch in the cafeteria. One thing that I can co-sign is that Umar has always been consistent in who he was & in his beliefs.
So of course it’s difficult for me to believe any of his recent detractors who try to say he’s anything less than authentic. Dr. Umar Johnson didn’t just pop up overnight because he’s been doing this for as long than I’ve known him. I’m excited yet not surprised to see him finally breaking through with his greater message to better the situation for African-Americans & others around the world through a Pan-Africanist viewpoint. Although he continues to travel around the globe delivering his message & through a variety of grassroots lectures that most people have posted on youtube, I feel proud & happy to finally see him start to reach the audiences who best need to hear his message. It was always his life work to do what he’s doing at this very moment. Check the interview with Dr. Umar Johnson with “The Breakfast Club” at Power 105 in New York above & get some food for thought.
Posted in Activism, Cover Story, Hip-Hop, Human Interest, News, Opinion, Radio, Videos | Tags: Breakfast Club, Dr. Umar Johnson, education, Power 105, The Breakfast Club | No Comments »
Scarface Speaking On Being ‘Deeply Rooted’ In Independent Music, His Best Album Ever And More (Video)
August 31, 2015
Scarface is definitely a citizen of The Universe… and a recent guest on Sway in the Morning. Good candid convo, as we have come to expect from BrotherMob’s interviews. Dropping “Deeply Rooted†on September 4, 2015, the talk around the web will likely be, at least in part, on how the work is guaranteed to be ‘real’ or ‘less commercial.’ Again, isn’t that also what we have come to expect from Uncle Face. He’ll touch on that aspect above as he speaks on ‘the best work he has ever done.’
Big talk… But real talk. Along with him admitting imitation-flattery of Chuck D’s style (and to being a crazy FANatic when it comes to PE’s “Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos”), likening his Geto Boyz to N.W.A. (maybe even a movie coming of it, similarly. Hmmmm). All that and so much more in the interview above.
PREVIOUS: SCARFACE – DEEPLY ROOTED (ALBUM)
Posted in Album, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Deeply Rooted, Scarface, Sway, Sway Calloway, Sway In The Morning | No Comments »
The Black Eyed Peas Speak On Going Back To ‘Yesterday’ (Video)
August 13, 2015
Almost an hour strong of good talk with the group Black Eyed Peas. Big Boy chats ’em up about the single and video for “Yesterday,” their 20 year history in the game (including hiatuses, Will-I-Am’s and Fergie’s solo work, etc.) and more.
PREVIOUS: THE BLACK EYED PEAS – YESTERDAY (VIDEO)
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Big Boy, Big Boy’s Neighborhood, Black Eyed Peas, The Black Eyed Peas, The Neighborhood, Yesterday | No Comments »
Capone-N-Noreaga Speak On ‘Lessons’, Meek Mill Vs. Drake, & Nore’s Upcoming ‘Foodie’ Show (Video)
August 4, 2015
I’m still winning. I have an 7th grade education, I’m dyslexic, and I’ve made millions of dollars. God bless America!
– Noreaga
Yup, AND Nore is finalizing talks with Lions Gate to do a Hip-Hop food & travel show. Winning most definitely! And anybody watching this Hot 97 Morning Show interview with CNN is winning, too. These dudes are always hilarious; especially Nore. The stories he tells (like ‘Tiger Bone’). The duo gets around to talking about their album “Lessons” (out now) and “U.M.A.R.” (yoUr Man’s All Real); and also comment on the Drake vs. Meek Mill beef.
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Capone, Capone-N-Noreaga, Drake, Foodie, Lessons, Meek Mill, Meek Mill Vs. Drake, NORE, U.M.A.R., UMAR, yoUr Man's All Real | No Comments »
Straight Outta Compton: Ice Cube & Director F. Gary Gray Speak On The Movie & A New Dr. Dre Album For The Soundtrack (Video)
July 30, 2015
Philly’s Power 99 FM welcomed Ice Cube, F. Gary Gray (director of “Straight Outta Compton”), O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Ice Cube’s son, who plays his dad), and Jason Mitchell (playing Eazy-E) to talk about their upcoming movie release, the incident while filming involving Suge Knight, & the ‘Straight Outta Compton’-inspired album/soundtrack Dr. Dre will be releasing.
PREVIOUS: STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON (FILM TRAILER)
Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Radio, Videos | Tags: DJ Yella, dr. dre, Eazy-E, F. Gary Gray, Ice Cube, Jason Mitchell, MC Ren, N.W.A., NWA, O'Shea Jackson Jr., POWER 99, Rise & Grind Morning Show, Rise and Grind Morning Show, Straight Outta Compton | No Comments »
Jill Scott Speaks On Bill Cosby, Love, & Her New Album ‘Woman’ (Video)
July 30, 2015
Jill Scott is down with “Closure” sex (a la her LP “Woman”)! Make up to break up for that last cut up (that ‘thang’ as Jilly said in the interview). Great interview with Charlamagne Tha God & Angela Yee of The Breakfast Club. Among the hot topics covered: growth (career, personal), her feelings and stance on ‘The Cos’ and the controversy surrounding him and her album (linked below).
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: JILL SCOTT – WOMAN (ALBUM)
Posted in Celebrity, Interview, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Angela yee, Breakfast Club, Charlamagne Tha God, Charlamagne The God, Jill Scott, Power 105, WOMAN | 1 Comment »
Method Man Speaks On Wu-Tang, His ‘Twitter’ Methods, & How His New Film Is A ‘Trainwreck’ (Video)
July 28, 2015
Method Man stops by Power 105 NYC to discuss his career, the Wu-Tang Clan, and to promo his new movie “Trainwreck.” Reeeeally different promo than what co-star Amy Schumer is doing (no bed, no droids or sex toys).
UPDATE: Method Man Explains His Twitter Methods (Video)
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Amy Schumer, Breakfast Club, Judd Apatow, Method Man, Power 105, Trainwreck, Wu-Tang Clan | No Comments »
The “Relationship Dismount Topic” on the “Zo What?! Morning Show” (Video)
July 9, 2015
Relationships are a class that we are always enrolled in and never graduate from.  I can’t take credit for that analogy I got it from the brother Zo Williams Author/Radio Host/ Counselor .  The Zo What morning show  created by Zo Williams highlights intelligent discussion on topics that are affecting our communities.  This is done with serious thought also some humor and fun with his regular co hosts Geoff Brown Comedian and Dr. Mark Ghoulston.  This episode highlights Zo’s new book “The Relationship Dismount” which details getting over a bad break up and also good advice on dealing with current relationships.  On the show he is also joined by Tony B Conscious, The Mooney Twins, and Veronica Conway adding their voices to the discussion.  Check it out now I am sure you will learn something. Click Here to pre-order Zo Williams Relationship Dismount book!
-ArtByOdell Twitter/SoundCloud
Posted in Lecture, Lifestyle, Panel, Radio, Videos | Tags: Relationship Dismount, Relationships, Zo What Show, Zo Williams | No Comments »
Str8outdaden x ArtByOdell Discuss The Changing Landscape Of Media From Blogs To Radio (Podcast)
July 8, 2015
So it seems everybody and they mama has a Podcast these days. Â With technology people get a laptop and a mic and they think they have a radio show. Â It is not truly that simple, yes technology gives everyone the chance to do their own thing without corporate restraints but it still needs to be quality. Â A podcast that does a good job of having good dialogue and quality guests is the Str8outdaden show by J Good. Â He provides a voice to the underground giving them tips on how to make it and navigate in this Hip Hop game. Â He recently invited Beatz & Lyrics co host ArtByOdell to sit down and talk about a myriad of topics. Â The two brothers discuss how artists can get their music on Blogs, Odell explained hw he got his start in radio and what he has going with his personal podcast “Odell’s RoundTable”. Â It’s a great discussion with plenty of great stories like how Odell got a drop from Killer Mike at the request of Mike’s wife Shay. Â Or how Punch (manager at TDE) screened ArtByOdell on the spot before he gave him access to interview the artist SZA. Â Check it out plenty of great information shared in this one!
Posted in Podcast, Radio | Tags: ArtByOdell, J Good, Media, Odell, PODCAST, Radio, Str8outdaden | No Comments »
King Los Kills his Freestyle on Sway In the Morning (Video)
July 3, 2015
There was a time when if you were a rapper and you went on a Hip Hop Show guess what you did? Â You would actually go on there and Rap, Freestyle at worst kick a written verse just perform at least. Â This is not the case today it is not required or asked of to have artists get busy on the mic. Â Sway who hosts Sway in the Morning on Sirius radio keeps the tradition alive by having emcees do what he calls the 5 fingers of death. Â Where he changes up the beat and periodically throws out words that the emcee has to keep the freestyle going based off those words. Â He had King Los stop by and it’s safe to say that Los snapped during this segment. Â Successfully completing the 5 fingers of death and continuing to freestyle acapella for an additional two minutes on his own. Â This had Sway talking his talk about wack excess along with Heather B! Pick up King Los new album God, Money War out now on iTunes
Wack emcees stay home with your broke baby mother who can’t buy you a movie screen for your video games N@!*A – Heather B
-ArtByOdell Twitter/SoundCloud
Posted in Hip-Hop, Interview, Radio | Tags: 5 fingers of Death, Freestyle, Heather B, King Los, Shade 45, Sirius, Sway, Sway In The Morning | No Comments »
GoldLink Share Perspectives On His Upbringing, His Music Career And More With Peter Rosenberg (Video)
June 26, 2015
One of the XXL Freshmen artists, GoldLink, was the guest on Real Late With Peter Rosenberg. The DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia) emcee covered his growing up, the story behind his name, getting respect in the Hip-Hop game and more.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Interview, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Goldlink, Hot 97, PETER ROSENBERG, Real Late with Peter Rosenberg | No Comments »
Large Professor Names His Top 5 Producers Of All-Time (Video)
June 23, 2015
If anyone can speak to a top 5 all-time list for Hip-Hop producers, it’d have to be a stalwart like Large Professor. Google-research it for yourself sometime if you need convincing (you don’t; take our word)… Large Pro is WORTHY! So who makes the cut? DJ Mark The 45 King, Easy Mo Bee, Marley Marl, Rick Rubin, DJ Premier and Pete Rock.
Wait… isn’t that SIX? Haaa! C’mon, give him one. Enjoyable sit-down with ‘Sway In The Morning’ (above) that includes more good Hip-Hop convo (including talk about his “Re:Living” release).
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Producers, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Large Professor, Re:Living, Sway Calloway, Sway In The Morning | No Comments »
