OSCAR SANCHEZ, C.E.O. of AFFLUENT RECORDS by Dirty Angel
AFFLUENT RECORDS WINS AN OSCAR
By Khalid J. Strickland a.k.a. Dirty Angel
Who says rhyme doesn't pay?
After earning his stripes as an elite A&R rep and producer at music-industry powerhouses Def Jam Records and Violator Management, Oscar Sanchez is having success as...
Hip Hop, Inspiration, Self-Empowerment: Rocdwell interview
If you know Hip Hop, then you know that the most talented artists are not found on the top of the charts or going viral. It's a seriously good look if you can get it, but many times it's...
Inspiration for artists of all genres: Anvil interview part 3
During the last segment of the interview with the founder of veteran metal band Anvil, Lips expresses how the documentary about his band inspired artists of all walks. It's clear from listening to him, that his passion and dedication...
Interview with the one and only Chi-Town Hip Hop staple, Sharkula
Sharkula is a Chicago music and art scene staple. Crafting over thirty albums, EPs, mixtapes and other projects, the prolific rhyme practitioner has been creating non-stop for the better part of two decades. With a one-of-a-kind approach and unrelenting...
UK Hip Hop’s best kept secret: Interview with producer El Ay
Insomniac Magazine Hip Hop Spotlight: UK Producer El Ay
Interview by Israel Vasquetelle
If you've followed Insomniac Magazine for a while, it's likely you've noticed members of the Hip Hop collective known as #THEWINNERS frequently featured on the site. The crew...
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,...
Anvil: Rocking Hard for 30 years- An inspiration for all artists
Anvil is a heavy metal band that has been rocking hard on the underground for 30 years. "The Story of Anvil" is one of the most inspiring music-based documentaries of all time. Regardless of the type of artist or...
SHABAAM SAHDEEQ by Black Pacino
TO GET HIS DUE, SHABAAM SAHDEEQ IS "RELENTLESS"
By Khalid Strickland a.k.a. Black Pacino
Spread luv it's the Brooklyn way...
Although there are flashes of brilliance, much of today’s mainstream rap music is littered with instant, microwavable...
Podcast: Pounds discussing his role as Big Pun in Big L bio pic and...
The Rochester emcee Pounds appears on the Insomniac Magazine Sounds from the Underground podcast to discuss his film role as Big Pun in the Big L biopic and a whole lot more. Check out the podcast audio stream below...
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...
