Interviews

Interview with Hip Hop legend Schoolly D- inventor of gangster rap

There's no shortage of reasons why Schoolly D is a trailblazer. Off the top, he is indeed the undisputed creator of gangster rap. He is a rapper's rapper; influencing iconic rappers who've gone on to shape generations of rappers....

Interview with Chris Schwartz (Ruffhouse Records co-founder)

Inside an Iconic Hip Hop Record Label with Ruffhouse CEO Chris Schwartz On this in-depth interview, the co-founder of one Hip Hop's most iconic record labels, Ruffhouse, shares immense insight into his fascinating journey within the music industry. Chris Schwartz...

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!

David “C-Doc” Snyder (President of Spit Slam Label Group) interview

On this episode of Insomniac Magazine's "Sounds from the Underground" podcast, Israel Vasquetelle speaks with producer, filmmaker and artist David "C-Doc" Snyder on an array of relevant Hip Hop music industry topics. As president of the Chuck D founded Spit...

Making Hip Hop Impact: Interview with Jahi (PE 2.0)

On this episode of Insomniac Magazine's "Sounds from the Underground" Podcast, emcee, educator and luminary Jahi shares his story in Hip Hop with Israel "Iz-Real" Vasquetelle. The talented artist provides insight into his creative accomplishments with PE 2.0 and...

Hip Hop Spotlight: Interview with MAK P (Musik And Knowledge)

Hip Hop Spotlight: Interview with MAK P of  Team Fame GVNG Which Hip Hop artists influenced you to begin writing and recording? I’m a fan first like most of not all of us that are a part of this in some...

Listen to Hip Hop producer and DJ extraordinaire PF Cuttin’ interview

Hip Hop producer PF Cuttin' delves into 20+ years of experience in the music industry. This includes first signing with major label Mercury Records as 1/2 of the group Blahzay Blahzay to doing his own thing as an independent...

Interview: Hip Hop vet Nine shares insight from 3 decades in the music industry

Veteran emcee Nine has one of the most distinctive voices and deliveries in Hip Hop. His entry into the music industry began during the golden era in a group called Deuces in Wild with their quintessential 80's track "Deuces...

Sadat X Interview: The legendary emcee shares insight on longevity in Hip Hop and...

Legendary emcee Sadat X provides his distinct perspectives about longevity in the music industry on  Insomniac Magazine's podcast. The veteran artist talks with Israel Vasquetelle about his decades long career, working with labels, being a member of the iconic group...

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...