Kevin Keith: Hip Hop Radio and TV Trailblazer
Major media outlets such as BET, Hot 97, and the now defunct Vibe Magazine are known to the masses as primo places to access Hip Hop. However, those who are more selective about their Hip Hop media consumption understand...
Hip Hop Icon: Classic Interview with Slick Rick
In this classic Insomniac Magazine interview with Slick Rick, the legendary emcee speaks with Israel "IZ-REAL" Vasquetelle about his start, struggles and triumphs in Hip Hop.
I: Tell me a little bit about how you mastered the art of storytelling,...
Sharon Jones Reminded Me Why I Like Music
Sharon Jones is one of the most inspirational artists on the show circuit. It’s not just her soulful voice, nor is it her hard and heavy dancing on stage, nor her soothing retro sounds that are reminiscent of class...
Prodigy (of Mobb Deep) Speaks
Although Mobb Deep’s front man, Prodigy, is doing a 3 and 1/2 year bid, he didn't have a problem riding comfortably on the Billboard charts. Hard core lyrics and dope beats are quintessential trademarks of the two-man crew known...
Ice Cube from gangsta rap to Hollywood mogul
Ice Cube needs no introduction, he's conquered music, film, and most currently television. In this interview, Cube talks about his transformation from gangsta rapper to film star and entertainment mogul. He also sheds insight into his journey within this...
KILLAH PRIEST interview by Dirty Angel
KILLAH PRIEST: AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME WITH LATEST "OFFERING"
By Khalid Strickland a.k.a. Dirty Angel
Brooklyn wins again.
After their legendary movement avalanched hip-hop’s landscape, the Wu-Tang Clan assisted a lion’s share of rappers who have gained notoriety on their...
Von Pea: Tanya Morgan’s approach and entry into the Hip Hop industry
Tanya Morgan’s interesting marketing approach to presenting their new Hip Hop album “Brooklynati” is a prime example of how artists and indie labels should think of their release. It’s not just an album, it’s its own world.
(image -...
An Inside Look at IRIS Distribution with Bryn Boughton, CMO
No one would question that a big part of the future of music sales is the digital delivery component. However, what isn’t necessarily obvious is who is going to be a dominant player in the market, other than Apple,...
