Innovations In Hip Hop: 80s Edition Video
On this new series as part of the Insomniac Magazine podcast, Israel "IZ-REAL" Vasquetelle and Kevin Keith examine innovations in Hip Hop from the 1980s and discuss some of the most groundbreaking recording artists in the genre during that...
Knowledge The Pirate brandishes the “Family Jewels” EP
Knowledge The Pirate once again unearths a treasure trove of gleaming street gems. The "Family Jewels" EP features stellar sonic goodness crafted by producers E.L.E.M.N.T. and Cuns. Knowledge steadily serves solid gold bars with top tier delivery on each...
Trapped in the 80’s: Innovations in Hip Hop [new podcast episode]
Insomniac Magazine's editors, "IZ-REAL" and Kevin Keith, examine innovations in Hip Hop through the decades on this new series as part of the Sounds From The Underground podcast. On this episode, they delve into the 1980's and discuss some...
Enemy Radio unleash “Food as a Machine Gun” new single f/ P.E.
Chuck D unveils Enemy Radio's first single off their new album "Loud Is Not Enough" with a statement about all of the noise surrounding Flavor Fav's supposed departure from the iconic Hip Hop group.
"Food as a Machine Gun" is...
Publicity Insight from Music and Media industry vet Jackie O. Asare
Jackie O. Asare is a veteran music industry and public relations professional whose career began in the early '90s and continues to present day. Just some of her accomplishments include holding the position of Publicity Coordinator for Sony Music...
Hip Hop Spotlight: Daniel Son interview
Insomniac Magazine Hip Hop exclusive: Talking with Daniel Son
The Toronto, Canada area has been a constant source of impactful Hip Hop practitioners for well over twenty years. Emcees such as Maestro Fresh-Wes, Saukrates, Choclair, Kardinal Offishall, Frankenstein, The Rascalz and...
Booking Shows and Tours with Hip Hop vet Mr. P Chill (interview)
On this episode of Insomniac Magazine's "Sounds From The Underground" podcast, Hip Hop vet Mr. P Chill shares in-depth insight into booking shows and tours as an independent artist. The Sacramento, CA emcee and producer has been creating his...
Knowledge the Pirate interview: An incredible Hip Hop music industry journey
Insomniac Magazine interview with Knowledge the Pirate
It’s time to take a journey into the world of an immensely talented artist who drops precisely executed heavy-handed bars that personify life on the mean streets. Despite being a veteran emcee who...
Inside Hip Hop’s iconic story of Def Jam: Bill Adler interview
Insomniac Magazine's interview with former Def Jam publicist and music industry executive Bill Adler. An inside look into Hip Hop history.
Story and interview by Israel Vasquetelle
I first spoke with Bill Adler in the '80s when I was just a...