Interviews

Interview with Renoly Santiago of “Dangerous Minds” and “Hackers” fame By CyPhEr777

Renoly Santiago was born in Lajas, Puerto Rico in the mid 70's and moved to the New York/New Jersey area in the 80’s, where he’s been living since. Most will remember Renoly as he has starred alongside many of...

Interview with “The Big Payback” author Dan Charnas

Interview by Tony Samuel The business of Hip Hop is full of eclectic characters. Dan Charnas gives us a VIP All Access Pass to the inner workings of the business of Hip Hop with complete insight into many of the accompanying...

Bill Adler interview: Insight into an iconic record label

Bill Adler Interview: Inside the Iconic Story of Def Jam- by Israel Vasquetelle I first spoke with Bill Adler in the '80s when I was just a kid trying to get insight into the entertainment industry. I would call the...

Family Man Barrett of Bob Marley’s Legendary Wailers interview

Aston "FamilyMan" Barrett, the bassist for the legendary Wailers is responsible for the basslines and other creative elements on many of Bob Marley and the Wailers' classic songs. We discuss his thoughts about why Bob Marley and The Wailers'...

Cey Adams interview: A world of iconic Hip Hop Art

Cey Adams has been involved in visual art, Hop Hop, and the music industry since the three worlds collided three decades ago. His graffiti art quickly lead him to work with Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin, and Hip Hop's most...

Chuck D and PE continue to take a stand

Chuck D of Public Enemy comments to the CBC (Canadian Broadcast Company) on his refusal to play Jay Z's concert. As the leader of one of the greatest groups in the genre, he continues to inspire by standing by...

In a galaxy not so far away, Star Wars Celebration VI

The mecca for Star Wars fanatics is back August 23rd through the 26th. There's no doubt that there will be troopers, clones, and ewoks galore throughout The Orange County Convention Center.  Beyond a galaxy's worth of actors from the...

Hip Hop trailblazers Public Enemy continue to bring the potent noise

New video for "I Shall Not Be Moved" from the new album "Most of My Heroes Still Don't Appear On No Stamp." Get it on iTunes here.

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...

Teena Maria: Interview with the late great Motown songstress

In honor of the great Teena Marie, below is an interview conducted with her. During our talk, she shares her love for music and discusses a lifetime of creating it. It was with sadness that we learned of her...
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