Hardcore Rap and Music Industry Talk with Jus Allah
As one half of the voice of Jedi Mind Tricks, Jus Allah lives, eats, and breaths in the world of indie Hip Hop. His group has enjoyed a significant cult following globally since the release of the their underground...
Latifah and Common star in Just Wright
Here's Common talking about his role in "Just Wright" where he costars with Queen Latifah. The film is currently available on your cable TV via Movies On Demand.
THEOREMATIC: Rasheed Chappell (Interview)
Rasheed Chappell gets the THEOREMATIC interview treatment in this insightful 27 minute showcase. Check out an emotive in-depth examination of the rising rhyme slayer's life, career, and lyrical prowess below!
Afrika Bambaataa (interview): Where the Leaders At?
Insomniac: Do you acknowledge the hypocrisy of Hip Hop? So many people claim they love the old school, they love the forefathers, however, they’re not doing anything to keep those virtues that Hip Hop was born from alive.
Bam: I...
On the Come Up: Hip Hop producer Premavara interview
Your name is Premavara, however, your group is also called The Premavara Family.
That's correct, and that family currently consists of Eagle (emcee) and Premavara (myself). I’m the producer, singer, beat maker, engineer, and play live instrumentations. We also have...
Talking with business guru Seth Godin about marketing and the secret to success
Best selling marketing author Seth Godin takes time to talk to Insomniac Magazine about marketing for artists and entrepreneurs. As well, he addresses the phenomenon pertaining to the new found fame that has created celebrities out of viral media....
BLACK MILK – interview by Todd E. Jones
"Black Milk Does A Body Good”
Music provides intangible nourishment for all human beings. Detroit’s own, Black Milk is a producer/emcee who nourishes listeners with his hip-hop. While many hip-hop fans associate Eminem with Detroit, a slew of underground music...
Interview with Iz-Real – Insomniac Editor-In-Chief
With all the newcomers to Insomniac Magazine tweeting, following and commenting on the articles, we felt it was only fair to share our history. There's no better way to begin than by posting this 2012 interview with Iz-Real,...
GBENGA AKINNAGBE of “THE WIRE” interview by Dirty Angel
GBENGA AKINNAGBE: MASTER OF HIS CRAFT
By Khalid J. Strickland a.k.a. Dirty Angel
Surprise, "Wire" fans! Ya' favorite gangster has a clean-cut side.
Gbenga Akinnagbe is a star most definitely on the rise. The versatile, theater-trained actor was a regular on the...
What a Hip Hop artist (or any artist for that matter) can learn from...
"The Worst Best Movie" is a great documentary about what some people call the worst movie ever made (good news for Ed Wood and his "Plan 9 from Outerspace"), "Troll 2" (no connection to "Troll," it was named this...