Artist and viral video sensation Bryan J: Marketing, connecting and becoming a star in...
In this interview, Redzone and Island/Def Jam distributed artist Bryan J discusses his success with social media. Bryan has enjoyed visibility from millions of views of his YouTube videos, and is looking to parlay that into a lasting career...
Speech, frontman for Multi-Platinum selling Arrested Development, talks Hip Hop and Music Industry
In 1992, Speech, along with his group Arrested Development, went on to receive countless accolades including two Grammy Awards and being named Band of the Year by Rolling Stone Magazine for the ground breaking “3 Years, 5 Months, and...
AWOL ONE and Gel Roc are “The Cloaks”!!! review by C73
THE CLOAKS (AWOL ONE & GEL ROC) Abolano Records
Let me start of by stating that this is a really dope LP!!! I’ve been a huge fan of Gel Roc and AWOL ONE since the late 90’s because of...
Interview with producer/filmmaker David “C-Doc” Snyder
On this episode of the "Sounds from the Underground" podcast, we hear from producer, filmmaker, and record label president David "C-Doc" Snyder. He shares insight into the new Public Enemy album "What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes...
Charlie Murphy interview parts 3 and 4
In this segment Charlie Murphy discusses what it takes to be a successful comedian. He also compares achieving success in comedy to what it takes to be a successful rapper.
In part 4, Charlie Murphy explains that producers of...
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...
Presenting Insomniac Magazine’s “Sounds from the Underground” Hip Hop podcast
Insomniac Magazine has covered Hip Hop for over 20 years. However, its founder and editor have been involved in the culture since the '80s. Hailing from the Soundview area of The Bronx during the heyday of early Hip Hop...
Slayer interview: Dave Lombardo talks music industry, secret to success and longevity
(L-R: Dave Lombardo, Kerry King, Jeff Hanneman, Tom Araya) Photo Credit: Mark Seliger
For many, the gauge for success in the music industry is set by unit sales. However, those in the know understand that longevity is the true measure....
The prince of the new recorded music economy: Jeff Price’s Tunecore, empowering artists to...
Jeff Price is the prince of the new music economy. In an environment where major labels are less likely than ever to easily produce a new Platinum selling act, highly unlikely to score a Diamond selling one, and site’s...
Back to the Bronx: The late Bobby Davis, street and club DJ music hero,...
After learning of the passing of the great Bobby E. Davis of the S.U.R.E. Records, I pulled footage of us talking about the record pool's importance, in regards to the music industry. This footage is from 1999, and it's...
