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The Consulting Technology PodcastEpisode 9: Aaron Berkovich on Establishing a Creative Studio in China, Trust in Client Relations, and the Power of StorytellingHow do you build a successful creative studio in one of the world’s most competitive markets, especially when starting with no local network and limited language skills?In this episode, John Kerr and Dr. Samuel Z sit down with Aaron Berkovich, founder of Peking Productions, a China-based creative agency that works with multinational corporations, global brands, and international governments. Aaron shares his journey of navigating cultural barriers, earning trust, and creating impactful storytelling that helps organizations align their branding and communication strategies.Key topics include: Aaron’s path from...2025-02-2828 min
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#151 - Interview Feat. Nef "Recovery, Fear of Success & Getting Real Feedback"On today's show I caught up with Nef. Maine raised but Brooklyn based Producer, Engineer and DJ, Nef Has worked with Lil Fame (of M.O.P.) Termanology, Nems, Rome Streetz, Ras Kass, Flee Lord, Dirty Sanchez 47, CJ Fly, Nyck Caution, Ren Thomas, Rigz, Iso Indies, Wais P, Tek (of Smif N Wessun) Rasheed Chappell, Aaron Cohen, Mickey Factz and many more...2023-06-181h 10The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#97 - Interview Feat. Donny Arcade "Do Aliens Exist, Being in a Marvel Movie & The Best Rocky"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Donny Arcade. The rapper/filmmaker and producer from Cleveland OHIO joins the new wave of bubbling talent with a versatile delivery and unmistakable creativity. Born to a family of musical talent, Arcade grew up to the sounds of rap, classical, funk, soul, pop, rock and reggae due to a diverse upbringing of musical taste.At age 22, Donny Arcade moved from Cleveland OHIO to Atlanta GA his current residence which he credits the city with giving him the confidence to get in the industry not only just as a...2022-06-051h 07The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#96 - SPECIAL: Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Review Coming up on today's show I review Kendrick Lamar's long awaited album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.Track 1: United in Grief - 00:04:13 - 00:12:40Track 2: N95 - 00:12:40 - 00:18:25Track 3: Worldwide Steppers - 00:18:25 - 00:25:50Track 4: Die Hard - 00:25:50 - 00:29:00Track 5: Father Time - 00:29:00 - 00:36:38Track 6: Rich (Interlude) - 00:36:38 - 00:38:15Track 7: Rich Spirit - 00:38:15 - 00:40:03Track 8: We Cry Together - 00:40:03 - 00:47:10Track 9: Purple Hearts - 00:47:10 - 00:50:51Track 10: Count Me Out - 00:50:51 - 00:56:10Track 11: Crown - 00:56:10 - 00:58:40Track 12: Silent...2022-05-291h 40The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#95 - Interview Feat. UFO Fev "Life Story, The Projects & Illmatic"Coming up on today's show I caught up with UFO Fev. An upcoming artist born in East Harlem, New York City. Growing up in Thomas Jefferson Houses; Fev was inspired by his favourite rappers like Big Pun, Jay-Z and Beanie Siegel. UFO FEV was surrounded by a household diverse on music; listening to hip-hop, latin, and freestyle. But the major influence in music was his father, Tony from the internationally-known group TKA. FEV used to tag along with his father; going to local shows, enjoying tours and witnessing the phenomenon of a success and a...2022-05-221h 05The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#94 - Interview Feat. Flash "Industry Shit, Prepping to meet DMX & Why Kendrick's Album took so long"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Flash. New Jersey lyricist/songwriter Flash offers a refreshing dose of fiery wordplay, wit and creativity that Hip Hop fans long for. Flash has toured and collaborated with superstars such as DMX, Akon, Boyz II Men, Jim Jones, Fat Joe, Jadakiss and Swizz Beatz. Flash is a recognized force within the industry, among fans and peers alike.Flash’s appeal transcends the boundaries that trap many artists, attracting a diverse group of fans who have followed him throughout his career. A rarity in the entertainment business, Fl...2022-05-151h 15The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#93 - Interview Feat. Dax Mpire "Hip Hop Culture, Voice as an Instrument & Do it for the Love"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Dax Mpire. Born and raised in New York City, Dax Mpire has been in the game for over a decade. He represents the Latino American experience from the birth place of Hip Hop. Growing up to the sounds of Nas, Biggie, and Tupac he has always remained grounded in his lyrical foundation while evolving with the times. Dax has seen all angles of “the life”, and understands all sides of “the game”. Having worked with legends like the late great Prodigy of Mobb Deep, Raekwon of the Wu Tang Cla...2022-05-081h 13The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#92 - Interview Feat. Balistic Man "Zendaya's song, The Epitome of Hip Hop & Asking for Help"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Balistic Man. James Anthony Melendez, known professionally as Balistic Man, is an American Hip Hop artist from Buffalo Ny. After serving time in federal prison for drug related crimes he decided to turn his life around & focus on his passion for music. Telling first hand stories from his life experiences in the streets with unique rhyme schemes & catchy hooks he has been able to stand out in the realm of Hip Hop on songs with some of Hip Hop's heavyweights, including; Fat Joe, Dj Khaled, Conway The Machine...2022-05-011h 16The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#91 - Interview Feat. Dj Beanz "EDM, Competition & Skin Care Routines"Coming up on today's show I caught up with DJ Beanz. Her passion for Hip-Hop, extensive familiarity with various genres and ability to read a crowd, allows her to entertain a wide array of events. Her versatility has placed her everywhere from major Hip-Hop concert tours to everything in between.Predominantly known for her bold personality and ability to draw the masses to up and coming talent. Beanz’s worldwide broadcasted mix show and multiple mixtape series showcase her creativity, skills and undeniable ear for Hip Hop. Her experience spans from Music Program Director, Former Production Manager at...2022-04-241h 46The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#90 - Interview Feat. Necro "Respect, Violence & Chopper"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Necro. Necro is one of the most extreme rappers on the planet, Necro has been releasing music for 20+ years with every single beat being produced by himself. All these songs have been released on his own record label, Psycho+Logical-Records where it’s logical to be a psycho! Necro aka Ron Braunstein was born and raised in The Glenwood Housing Projects in Brooklyn, NY where he grew up being influenced by Hip Hop & Metal, while also having to fight everyday in the streets to survive. This pain and tr...2022-04-171h 55The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#89 - Interview Feat. Metalecalec "Tattoos, Haters & Going Viral"Coming up on today's show i caught up with Metalecalec. Inspired by the Likes of Drake , Logic , & Post Malone , Metalecalec got his start in 2015. While yet to have broken into the mainstream world, Metalecalec is building leverage in the underground scene. From showcasing his ability to rap, offering his touch on pop records, to even trying his hand at Latin music, Metalecalec has expressed his desire to be versatile. He stated “If I want to become a worldwide superstar, I have to reach everyone”. He might be onto something and only time will tell for what he’ll bec...2022-04-101h 02The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#88 - Interview Feat. Ranna "Spiders, Piercings & KXNG Crooked"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Ranna. A Persian American artist known for her unique style, intricate wordplay, and trippy visuals. Spitting fiery rhymes while storytelling.Ranna delivers a traditional hip hop technique with fast jabs and satirical verses. Her powerful dark lyricism is commonly combined with rock sounds. She falls into the horrorcore sub genre of rap and is self proclaimed as “The Queen of HoRRorcore” and “The Illest Persian B!tch” and includes a track with the great KXNG Crooked "Wordplay".2022-04-031h 10The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#87 - Interview Feat. Dubwork "Scalping Jay-Z Tickets, Losing a Child & Puerto Rico"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Dubwork who just finished his trilogy: "Dreams", "Still Dreaming", and "Midnight Summer Dream" has now presented us with his return to the spotlight in "Up By 20". Showcasing not only his growth as an artist, but his ability to remaster and fine tune the delivery of his craft both personally and mentally; ultimately resulting in a musical evolution of Dubwork. Maintaining his style of working with producers and artists from Uptown, Jerz, the Bronx; Dubwork gives us cool, bounce-with-it types beats, throughout the whole project. His bars speed up, cruise along...2022-03-271h 19The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#86 - Interview Feat. ReadyRockDee "Effect of Shows, Being Pro Artist & The Gold Standard"Coming up on today's show I caught up with ReadyRockDee. Born in the notorious and legendary Mulford Gardens projects out of Yonkers, NY His love for Hip Hop began at a very early age, he credits his first favorite rapper to be Heavy D as early as the age of 6 years old. ReadyRockDee embodies the true emcee in its purest form. Exuding authenticity, originally, & street presence. The stage is his sanctuary and he captivates audiences worldwide with clever lyricism and creative choruses.ReadyRockDee and his crew Rowdy City have made a name for themselves on...2022-03-201h 17The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#85 - Interview Feat. King Soloman "Perfect Album Length, Marriage & Making Mistakes"Coming up on today's show I caught up with returning guest King Soloman. Check out episode #53 for our first interview and his most recent hit "Miami Beach!".2022-03-131h 23The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#84 - Interview Feat. Johniepee "Exercise, Dealing with Chatter & Bliss n Eso"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Aussie artist Johniepee. He first appeared on the scene in 2015 where he quickly rose through the ranks whilst living in Sydney. Through his infectious charisma, impeccable flow and clever lyricism he has managed to gain the attention of local and international audiences through a steady stream of releases and tours with the likes of Bliss N Eso. Having dropped his debut E.P in 2017 “Bigger Things” and his debut Album in 2019 “Attachment Theory” alongside a string of infectious singles such as “Zebra,” “Thank God For The Radio” and “Stay” . His fifth...2022-03-061h 29The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#83 - Interview Feat. 80 Empire "Italian Songs, Brothers & One Love"Coming up on today's show I caught up with 80 Empire. They are singer songwriter producers with a passion and love of soul music, Hip-Hop and house. They have always been underdogs who have always with determination and perseverance penetrated the system this is the epitome of what being a Gladiator is about. Give them a half hour to share their story and suddenly their passion is not only palpable it’s plausible. Between the two brothers one, is emotional and impulsive favouring Antiques and things with age and patina while the other is ordered and methodical with a...2022-02-271h 31The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#82 - Interview Feat. Mega Ran "Marvel vs DC, WIll Smith & Clean Music"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Mega Ran. Mega Ran's innovation in sound and endless touring schedule has made him one of the more influential figures in indie rap, merging traditional sounds with chiptune beats to create what he calls "Chip-Hop." Mega Ran's second Billboard-charting album, RNDM, showed the artist's growth and maturity, as the record charted highly on college radio above notable releases by Dr. Dre, Run The Jewels and more. In 2018, Mega Ran received a Guinness World Record for his prolific output, and in the following year, Ran and long...2022-02-201h 08The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#81 - Interview Feat. Jon Connor "Dr. Dre, Aftermath & Too Many Compliments"Coming up on today's I caught up with Artist, Producer, Songwriter and CEO of All Varsity Music Group, Jon Connor.He is a musical force to be reckoned with. Back on his independent grind after parting ways with former label, Aftermath Entertainment, his 2020 album “SOS” is out now on all platforms, with a multitude of releases from AVMG lined up for 2021-2022.With over a decade in the game, Connor has worked with some of the all-time greats in the music industry; from being signed to Dr. Dre and heavily featured on the “Compton” album, to worki...2022-02-131h 06The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#80 - Interview Feat. Quake Matthews "Drake, Hip Hop Heads & Gratitude"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Quake Matthews who has long been making waves across Canada and most recently in the U.S and United Kingdom. Best known for his raspy voice and raw emotion, Matthews signature sound has created a captivating listening experience with over 7 millions streams on Spotify and a Top 30 Billboard radio single.With his number one hip-hop album on iTunes "The Myth X", Matthews continues to show that he’s on a steady incline. It is very clear that Quake Matthews continues to elevate the game.2022-02-061h 15The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#79 - Interview Feat. Bag of Tricks Cat "Beef with Felix Chevrolet, How to Get New Fans & Do What You Enjoy"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Bag of Tricks Cat. He is one of many talented artists in his family and is inspired by his grandmother, Ann Bennett, a jazz singer who performed the original theme for the cartoon "Felix the Cat". She even taught him to read and provided guidance on performing and navigating the music industry. Active in hip-hop since 2012, Bag of Tricks Cat made his proper debut two years later with "The Cat That Never Came Down", an EP he promoted in the U.K. by touring with Philadelphia's own and...2022-01-301h 18The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#78 - Interview Feat. Von-T "Military Court, Being a Soldier & Discrimination"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Von-T. In January 2019, after the music video for his song "Turn Off The Lights", he became a viral internet meme accumulating over a million views on World Star Hip-Hop due to his many different styles and the venom helmet. Still unknown, there have been many stories given on the origins of the helmet. Currently signed to the newly established label Slapbox Music located in Los Angeles California. Managed through his own label named Symbiotic Music. He produces traditional music videos but also creates colourful animated EDM style videos...2022-01-231h 12The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#77 - Interview Feat. MPR Riche Rich "Music is a Business, Using Ghostwriters & The GOAT Hair"Coming up on today's show I caught up with the man with the Goat Hair, accomplished Detroit-bred hip hop artist and entrepreneur MPR Riche Rich who continues to achieve community-driven success. Riche Rich is influenced by music industry moguls and family men such as Jay-Z , Master P, Dr. Dre, Kanye, 50 Cent and Rick Ross. Riche Rich strategically maneuvered through everyday life in the Motor City. Recently, Rich shot a documentary called Living Prodigy, wrote a book and tapped in with many other music artists for business ventures.His discography includes: "The Mailman Has Returned" (2015), "The Mailman: Why...2022-01-161h 11
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#76 - Interview Feat. Lil Dee "One Rapper Who Can Body Big L, Biggie Vs Tupac & Eminem's Legacy"Coming Up on today's show I caught up with Lil Dee who incredibly is only seventeen year's old. But don't get it twisted he is an incredible artist and a rapper who is well beyond his years! Unlike many other young artists he listened and studied 90’s lyrical Hip Hop, learning the different styles of some of the greatest Emcees such as, Big L, Nas and Biggie.
Lil Dee began posting 16-Bar freestyle videos, on a weekly basis, over classic Hip Hop beats. This is when celebrities, athletes and other Hip Hop legends began to take notice. Li...2022-01-091h 16
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#75 - Interview Feat. King Elle Noir "Dialysis, Writing for Cardi B & The Corporate Music Industry"Coming Up on today's show I caught up with the great King Elle Noir. In a turbulent year she has emerged as one of LA’s most intriguing new acts, crafting an impressively original sound, while penning hits for stars like Wale, Tommy Lee and the Pussy Cat Dolls, all while defying a fatal disease.
By just 18 King Elle Noir had beaten kidney cancer, run away to Nashville and scored a country hit for Marie Osmond. Sensing even bigger things ahead, she moved to LA, quickly becoming an in-demand songwriter with Saweetie, IV Jay, Itzy, Polow Dadon and...2022-01-021h 16
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#74 - Interview Feat. OnlyJame "Your Branding, Effort & Interacting with Fans"Coming up on today's show I caught with up and coming artist OnlyJame. As one of the most unique artists to come out of Chicago OnlyJame began his career at a very young age and has been in the music scene ever since. Recently, OnlyJame has been creating heavy buzz around his name with his eccentric approach to his music, his exciting and interesting music videos and his ability to switch genres effortlessly. In his catalogue of music there's more than just hip-hop, you can not fit this artist into one box.
To continue supporting the show...2021-12-2657 min
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#73 - Interview Feat. Chip Fu " The Fear of Failure, Quitting Music & Do Rakim & Dr.Dre Use the Same Drums?"Coming Up on today's show I caught up with Chip Fu who is now a solo artist but was one third of the legendary group the Fu-Schnickens. Chip-Fu is one of the few underground composers and performers dedicated to spreading the significance of Hip-Hop and Reggae music. "My objective is and always has been to abstain from cookie cutter material. The public needs something fresh, Organic & Real".
His primary ambition is to deliver an art piece that is then transformed into an audible experience for anyone who listens. As a result of this implemented philosophy, Chip-Fu has...2021-12-191h 21
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#72 - Interview Feat. OptiMystic "Aussie Hip Hop, Method Man & 3 Music Videos in 3 Days"Coming up on today's show I caught up with my first ever Australian guest and it's Down Under's Renegade of Raw, Protektah of da Art & Hip-Hop's Freak of the Nature, OptiMystic. A one of a kind emcee that keeps the light burning bright in hip-hop's underground scene, creating the impossible & manifesting dreams.
His most recent album "Salty Waterz 2" highlights his skill set while also bringing some of the legends of Hip Hop together to make sure you are blown out of the water... literally. OptiMystic has worked & collaborated with some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop including...2021-12-121h 02
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#71 - Interview Feat. Hype "Meeting DJ Premier, Signing His First Deal & Wu Tang Clan"Coming up on today's show i caught with up and coming artist Hype. Born in Cameroon, in 1998, Hype was only six years old when his family uprooted to Canada where he spent his pre-adolescent years. Influences from Lil Wayne's, "Tha Carter IV" is what led Hype to dabble more into hip-hop. Hearing Kendrick Lamar's, "Good Kid, M.A.D.D City" in 2012 is when it really clicked. Hype's soulful sound varies depending on what pocket he’s in. He began studying producers such as Kanye West, 9th Wonder, and DJ Premier. Hype started composing and publicly releasing his music in...2021-12-051h 38
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#70 - Interview Feat. SickFlo "Being 6LACK & i47's Dad, Giving Advice & Our Top 5"Coming up on today's show I caught up with the great SickFlo. Born in Baltimore now residing in Atlanta. SickFlo is an American Billboard Charting artist with an extensive music catalogue with over 3,000 worldwide performances under his belt and hundreds of music collaborations add to the reason why The Streets call him Legend. SickFlo is also a part of the legendary hip hop group Onyx (Fredro Starr, Sticky Fingaz) 100MAD roster and currently working on the highly anticipated debut album, “A Product of 1252”.
His music has not only influenced his fans but also his children who are also...2021-11-281h 29
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#69 - Interview Feat. Illa Ghee "Prodigy, Chess & Sean Price"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Illa Ghee. The RIAA certified Gold Artist Illa Ghee is the self proclaimed "Incredible Math'matics of Rap" This Brooklyn emcee is a close affiliate to legendary artists such as Mobb Deep (Hell on Earth) & Sean Price (Metal Detectors) Illa Ghee has always delivered raw unapologetic lyrics over great production from many of Hip hop's elite producers such as Havoc, Alchemist, Pete Rock, Nottz, Beatnuts, Large Professor and More... He is the ENERGY that people want to express LYRICALLY. He just happens to make hip hop music.To continue...2021-11-211h 15
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#68 - Interview Feat. Whitney Peyton "Comedians, Insecure Artists & The Way We Consume Music"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Whitney Peyton. She has received many awards and nominations for her work as a recording artist. Including multiple wins at the 13th, 14th, and 15th annual Lehigh Valley Music Awards for categories such as "Best Hip Hop Performance", "Outstanding Spoken Word Artist", and "Best Urban Artist". She also wrote and recorded vocals on an anti-bullying compilation album entitled "All About Bullies". The album went on to win a Grammy Award at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards for "Best Children's Album" as well as Parent's Choice Gold Award in 2012. In 2017 her...2021-11-141h 22
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#67 - Interview Feat. Mad Skillz "Evolution of Hip Hop, Song Writing & Who Gets the Credit?"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Mad Skillz. Starting out as a Freestyle rapper, he received a recording contract with Atlantic Records in the mid-90s. Which resulted in his 1996 debut album, From Where???, one of the early and influential Hip Hop albums coming out of Virginia. Dropped from Atlantic, he became a lyrical hitman for hire before totally retiring from rap altogether in 2014. He also is the inventor of a yearly staple called The Rap Up which he summarizes all things pop culture that took place in the year that has been.
His c...2021-11-071h 14
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#66 - Interview Feat. Wix Patton "NFL vs Music, Having a Band & Becoming an Artist"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Wix Patton who had to choose between a career NFL or music. The choice of music has been as successful as his rise has been steady and has started seeing him move through the charts. He originally gained popularity when a video of him freestyling at a UGA team event in a Los Angeles comedy club went viral during Rose Bowl Week in 2017.
He is currently signed with Atlanta Global Music. Under the tutelage of Don Perry, OOMP CAMP, and Tricky Stewart and his music draws inspiration from...2021-10-3153 min
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#65 - Interview Feat. Ojizz "Producing Credits, Living with Sickle Cell Anaemia & His Lloyd Banks Experience"Coming up on today's show I caught up with the producer Ojizz. Coming from Baltimore and from making beats in his parents basement, to producing for indie, major and international artist. Ojizz's true skill is not having a single dedicated style but rather an extremely versatile skill set within his production. His main motivation comes from his life long illness which is Sickle Cell Anaemia. Fighting this constant battle, Ojizz never uses it as a crutch. Ojizz is always looking to motivate others, young and old alike into believing in themselves and their craft.
Now Ojizz embarks...2021-10-241h 12
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#64 - Interview Feat. Samad Savage "Being True to Yourself, Real Meaning Behind Music, Meeting Joe Budden"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Samad Savage. At seventeen, he realised that his purpose was to have a positive effect on the world around him. He released his first EP, "Some Odd World" in late 2016, building a loyal following and leaving his audience stunned, impatiently awaiting his next move.
Samad’s most important release however, was his debut album, "The Grey Area". This game-changing project not only showcased Samad’s raw talent as an MC, his masterful delivery, complex rhyme schemes, remarkably polished and versatile flow and his sometimes superhuman speed, but it also...2021-10-171h 05
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#63 - Interview Feat. Tracey Lee "Being a Lawyer, Studio Time with Biggie & Knowing Jay-Z"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Tracey Lee. After graduating from Howard University with a degree in Communications, he began building his career in 1997 when his hit single "The Theme (It's Party Time)", became an overnight success and was in Billboard’s Top 100 for thirty-seven weeks . His debut album "Many Facez" then followed on April 8, 1997. As a rising star in hip-hop, Tracey Lee also had the opportunity to be a part of collaborations with award-winning artists such as Busta Rhymes, Kanye West and the track "Keep Your Hands High", in which he appeared with late Notorious B...2021-10-101h 15
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#62 - Interview Feat. Iris Stryx "Positivity, Learning to Sing & Writing a Musical"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Iris Stryx. With a parade of energy and positivity, Iris Stryx has a welcoming personality and vibe that is hard to ignore. No matter what genre of music you’re a fan of… Iris Stryx simply can’t be mentioned among the slew of up and coming underground talents. She’s too big for that. She now must be mentioned with members of the mainstream community as her sound is polished and similar to what you would hear on mainstream radio, at a large festival or function where high-energy is a must.2021-10-031h 01
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#61 - Interview Feat. Kid Vishis "Responding to Mickey Factz & Lupe Fiasco, Lyricism & Family"Coming up on todays show I caught up with Kid Vishis a Detroit native and younger brother of Royce da 5’9”, has been a staple of Royce’s live shows. In addition he has also carved out legacy of his own as an artist after, releasing three solo albums, starting his own label, appearing on Shady Records' Detroit vs. Everybody.
Kid Vishis also featured on Royce’s acclaimed 2020 album The Allegory featuring on the track Thou Shall. The very record which earned Royce his first Grammy recognition and best rap album nomination.
Also if you want to continue...2021-09-261h 32
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#60 - Interview Feat. Mickey Factz "Inspiration, Beef with Royce da 5'9" & The Need to Read"Coming up on todays show I caught up with Mickey Factz, a veteran of Hip Hop who as released over 20 albums/mixtapes in over 15 years in the game. Most notably he was on the XXL Freshman cover (2008-2009) with artists such as Curren$y, Kid Cudi, Ace Hood & Wale. He has also released albums such as the Mickey MauSe project & most recently Hue: An Audio Last Will & Testament. This is an extremely insightful interview and one that discusses his recent beef with Royce da 5'9.
Also if you want to continue supporting the show and see some...2021-09-1943 min
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#59 - Outkast - Aquemini Feat. Kyle Lucas Coming up on todays show I have my first ever 2-time guest on the show Kyle Lucas (#48 was his first appearance). We also discuss the classic album Aquemini by Outkast and see if my opinions as a fan and first time listener to the album and his as rapper and a lover of the album match up. I even attempt to give my top 5 tracks on the album so let me know what you think.
Also if you want to continue supporting the show and see some exclusive videos please check out my Patreon for new and...2021-09-121h 49
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#58 - Interview Feat. Uneek " Appearing on Netflix, Funding in Baltimore & Predetermined Pathways."Coming up on todays show I caught up with Uneek (Neek). He has spent many years working hard in his community to change the lives of local youth, and is featured in an independently developed documentary, “Dark City Beneath the Beat” and is available on Netflix This documentary focuses on the many facets of the Baltimore club music scene and its impact on the local community. This project tells an inspiring story of the journey of artists in a city that lacks funds and resources, while giving a small amount of history of the Baltimore club music culture, spanning over l...2021-09-051h 34
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#57 - Interview Feat. Chase Hill "Podcasting, Sampling & Moving to L.A."Coming up on today's show I caught with the great Chase Hill. Chase is not only a Hip Hop artist in his own right but also host and creator of his podcast Chase Talks Hip Hop where I also appeared for an interview (Episode number 265 in case you were wondering). He is a fantastic persona great talent and a Hip Hop Head like no other! It was great to speak to him about his journey and where he sees himself in the future!2021-08-291h 19
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#56 - Interview Feat. Pesh Mayweather "Robert Greene, The Streets & Messaging in Music."Coming up on todays show I caught up with Pesh Mayweather. He began his journey under the mentorship of Rico Wade and Ray Murray, (Organized Noise) of the Dungeon Family. Pesh has worked with Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka, Lil Keed, Trouble, 21 Savage, Big Bank, Bobby Shmurda, Zaytoven and Drummer Boy to name a few. Pesh also released his album, “Best Rapper in Atlanta,” with features artists such as Touble, Bigga Rankin and Tracy T Which includes the track “Oh Ya” featuring Lil Keed which has reached reaching over 1 million streams.2021-08-221h 17
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#55 - Interview Feat. Lex Leosis "Sexuality, TikTok & Watching Yourself."Coming up on todays show I caught up with the wonderful Lex Leosis. Known for her dynamic flows, aggressive stage presence and elaborate story-telling, Lex Leosis is loud, opinionated, constantly fighting for what she believes in. Growing up in Toronto's West End with a single mother who worked around the clock taught her discipline, hard work and survival. It gave Lex the energy to perfect her craft, grow her career and exchange stories with artists from all over the world.
From humble beginnings, Lex first found a home in hip-hop and rap competitions and cyphers. Spending most o...2021-08-151h 40
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#54 - Interview Feat. C.J. Green "Having Kids Young, Branding, The Covid Vaccine"Coming up on todays show i caught up with C.J. Green. He has established a reputation as a creative, unique and versatile artist. drawing on his childhood of uncertainty and frequent moves between different households and family members, Music has always been a passion of his. He has drawn inspiration and a love for storytelling from legends like Jay-Z, Nas and 2Pac. His goal is to be a true artist respected for his ability to write and make music that resonates with his listeners, while maintaining his own identity. You can expect to hear “real hip ho...2021-08-081h 00
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#53 - Interview Feat. King Soloman "Shows, Moving to Miami & J. Cole"Coming up on todays show, I caught up with King Soloman. Originally born and raised on the southside of Brooklyn, NY, he found a deep connection for music at a very young age. After years of hard work and reconnecting with Tariq Allen, he introduces us to his creation of a boy who grew up in Brooklyn, defying the odds and rising up against challenges.
Combining a rhythmic flow with witty lyrics to grab the listeners attention, along with a brand of authenticity, it’s no wonder why King Soloman has the recipe for success. After releasing hi...2021-08-011h 20
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#52 - Interview Feat. Frais "Family, The Trap & The Future"Coming up on todays show I caught up with Frais. Using his unique energy his Frais comes through as one of the young talents in Hip Hop. With a ear for unique beats in addition to from strong delivery his versatility is the common string in this artist who's life experience has made him more determined as ever.
He has already built his name within rap’s underground and toured all over the world with artists including G Herbo, Germ, and Lil Gnar, among others.2021-07-2542 min
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#51 - Interview Feat. Etcetera "Being Famous, Winning Awards & Stage You vs The Real You"Coming up on todays show I caught up with Etcetera. Etcetera is a multi-award-winning recording artist, writer, film music supervisor, executive soundtrack album producer, global brand ambassador, entrepreneur, and entertainment industry professional whose career led him into a an enviable place within the music industry.
Coining the phrase “From the Grind to the Grammys”, Etcetera’s walk of fame has crafted him a powerhouse of musical material and a host of accolades including, best Rap/Hip Hop and Best Music Video awards, Artist of the year 2017 and a certified plaque for his first studio debut album, CHARACTER and mor2021-07-181h 19
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#50 - A Tribe Called Quest - Midnight MaraudersComing up on todays show we have a review that was completed with Danny and Matt while we were The Slim, Fiddy & Biggie Committee Podcast. I recently realised we never released it and thought we should especially because it is a classic Hip Hop Album.
Midnight Marauders follows a Tribe Called Quest's first album The Low End Theory This classic album was released on November 9, 1993—the same day New York collective Wu-Tang Clan dropped their classic debut, Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers.
The album was supported by the singles “Award Tour”, “Electric Relaxation”, and “Oh My God”. Midni...2021-07-112h 40
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#49 - Interview Feat. Luch Capo "Releasing Music, Overcoming Hardship & Believing in Yourself"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Luch Capo. Raised in the Nicetown section of Philadelphia, Luch Capo is emerging as one of “THE” artists in the music world. With his smooth and subtle delivery, matched with gritty and decipherable punch lines, Luch is becoming almost undeniable.
His unique and powerful style is backed by a a determination and desire to succeed at all costs. Despite the challenges in his life he continues to strive forward and and release music that challenges the status quo.
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Chase Talks Hip Hop 2.0Aaron Berkovich (Host of “The Hip Hop Hustle” Podcast)Hey everyone in this podcast Chase talks to Aaron Berkovich about the origin of his podcast, his passion for hip hop and his overall goals as he progresses. It was an awesome conversation and I encourage you to peep Aaron’s podcast and support his content. YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCswIWlBLnN02u80HCufe38A. IG: https://instagram.com/the_hiphophustle?utm_medium=copy_link. ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hip-hop-hustle-podcast/id1526055668. As always make sure to leave a 5 Star rating on ITunes and SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE CONTENT. Thank you all so much.
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The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#48 - Interview Feat. Kyle Lucas "Outkast, Reality of being an Artist & Performing on Stage"Coming up on today's show I caught up with the extremely talented Kyle Lucas. Growing up in Marietta, Georgia his journey in Hip Hop started when he began rapping at 15 and later formed the band Vonnegutt, which was quickly discovered and signed by Big Boi of Outkast to his Purple Ribbon Records Label.
Since then he has been earning a name for himself as a solo artist working with artists such as Big Boi of Outkast, Jonny Craig, T. Mills & Machine Gun Kelly just to name a few. He has now also found himself venture into acting...2021-06-271h 27
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#47 - Interview Feat. Scott Con "Recording with Rick Ross, Brunch & Sound Engineers"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Scott Con who was born in Brooklyn but raised in South Florida. His passion for music has been inspired by some of the greatest artist in the industry, including Scarface, Notorious BIG, Nas & Wutang Clan just to name a few.
During his journey he has worked with some the most talented artist in the industry right now including a previous guest on the podcast Mixxproductions. As the sound of hip hop and music in general evolves so will Scott Con as he continues to deliver new and interesting m...2021-06-2048 min
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#46- Interview Feat. Richfam Nate "Books, Prison & Mindset"Coming up on today's show I caught up with the very talented Richfam Nate. Richfam has taken a difficult and challenging path on his way to being one of Hip Hop's rising stars. He was released from prison in the middle of 2020 and hit the ground running. Within the first two months of being home he released songs with major artists like Don Q and Fetty Luciano, secured radio play on different stations around United States and has even featured in multiple Hip Hop magazines. Richfam Nate is on the rise and quick!2021-06-1343 min
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#45 - Interview Feat. Jovian "Synesthesia, The Fans & Star Wars"Coming up on today's show I caught up with the extremely talented Jovian! The Brooklyn-based Hip Hop artist Jovian is one of the up and coming stars to keep an eye on.
He was originally drawn to music to help manage depression, anxiety and body dysmorphia, (where he also draws on his acting skills), giving him the the ability to create music which is vulnerable, raw and honest. His unique outlook on life, his introspective nature and his determination to always create "honest" music has him ready to elevate to the next level through the remaining part...2021-06-061h 20
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#44 - Interview Feat. Bigal Harrison "Moving States, The Olympics & Siblings"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Bigal Harrison. The Harlem born artist first fell in love with Hip Hop in 2003 after hearing 50 Cent’s classic album Get Rich or Die Tryin’, and other Hip Hop icons Ma$e, DMX, Wu-Tang Clan, Jay Z, and Nas.
While he was honored as a First-Team All-American at VSU, Bigal also released “845: The Hometown Project” . With song titles like “Legendary” and “Ambitious,” the 21-year-old is brazenly forecasting his future spot in the culture. In addition, Bigal’s second official mixtape served as an homage to his hometown of Loch Sheldrake, New Y...2021-05-3053 min
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#43 - Interview Feat. Nick Nittoli "Joe Pesci, Being Yourself & Reality T.V."Coming Up on today's show I caught up with multi genre artist Nick Nittoli. Based out of Hollywood but originally New Jersey Nick Nittoli elevated his career after an appearance in the show "Platinum Hit" going on to co-write and produce songs for artists like Snoop Dogg, French Montana, YG, Jessie J, Zendaya, and Fabian Mazur.
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The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#42 - Interview Feat. Haviah Mighty "Routine, Diet & Lauryn Hill"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Haviah Mighty. A young rapper based out of Toronto, Canada Haviah has spent a lifetime developing her skills as a songwriter, vocalist, producer, and performer culminating in a style of profound introspection and incisive socio-political critique. 2019 saw Haviah earn break-out success with her album, 13th Floor, garnering overwhelming praise from publications such as Pitchfork and Billboard, and making her the first hip-hop artist and the first Black woman to win the Polaris Music Prize, celebrating the “best Canadian album of the year”.
In 2020, the recognition spread internationally. Haviah made...2021-05-1649 min
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#41 - Interview Feat. Pennjamin Bannekar "Nicki Minaj, Eminem & Kobe Bryant"Coming up on todays show I caught with Pennjamin Bannekar who you might remember appeared on the episode with Chelly Banqz on episode #29. After the drop of his mixtape Hello World he started to become one of the unsung hero's of Chicago’s hip hop scene. The success of Hello World set up the release of his first album HeartBeat which was released on May of 2011. From there he went on to manage artists, write RnB tracks and more!2021-05-101h 17
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#40 - Interview Feat. Jaz-O "Mentoring Jay-Z, Inventing a Flow & The Evolution of Hip Hop"Coming up on today's show I caught up with a the legendary Jaz-O aka The Originator. Not only is Jaz-O a true pioneer inventing the triplet rhyme flow... yep that's right he invented a rhyme style and Since the 1990s, the triplet rhyme technique has become a common distinction song some of the most respected artists in the industry including his former apprentice Jay-Z, as well as Twista, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and Tech N9ne. As Jay-Z's mentor he also had a profound influence on the rap mogul and appeared together for the first time in 1990 in a track called "...2021-05-021h 19
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#39 - Interview Feat. Masta Ace "Influencing Eminem, Stuck in a Label, Old School vs New School"Coming up on today's show I caught up with a true legend of Hip Hop, Masta Ace. Masta Ace has been rapping since the 80's where he appeared on the Juice Crew's classic Posse Cut. From there he has gone from strength to strength including his iconic album Disposable Arts and for Eminem to mention him as one of his influences in his book The Way I Am.
Despite rapping since the 80's he shows no signs of slowing down. Masta Ace continues pushing art in general – and music specifically – forward.
“I think I have contribu...2021-04-251h 20
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#38 - Interview Feat. Young World ''Benny The Butcher, Tips for Artists & My view on the Future of Hip Hop"Coming up on Today's show I caught up with Young World an extremely talented artist who recently signed to the Black Soprano Family the label of the one and only Benny the Butcher. He has also appeared on Shade 45 and played a part in producing the track "Grams in the Water".
Not only is he a great rapper, producer and artist but he also has knowledge of music theory which he studied in college. He truly is an artist with unique set of skills that will ultimately take him extremely far in his career.
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The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#37 - The Lady of Rage - Necessary RoughnessComing Up on today's show we review The Lady of Rage and her album Necessary Roughness. It is her first and only studio album which was released on June 24, 1997. Necessary Roughness was largely produced by Daz Dillinger, with contributions from legendary producers Easy Mo Bee and DJ Premier. The album it peaked at #32 on the Billboard 200 and was the last Death Row Records album to be distributed by Interscope.
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The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#36 - Interview Feat. Mixx ''Working with French Montana, Winning Awards & Pharrell Williams"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Mixx an award winnin producer with five #1 Billboard awards, nine gold and six platinum plaques As an intensely skillful producer and studio engineer, Mixx’s most notable contributions are to some of the worlds most talented and respected artists. His catalog includes hip hop artists such as Kanye West, Drake, French Montana, DJ Khaled and R&B stars like The Weeknd and Teyana Taylor.
Mixx has made a name for himself cooking up beats behind the scenes with a gift of music that has been nurtured since the age...2021-04-0457 min
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#35 - Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn HillComing up on today's show, we review Lauryn Hill's classic album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. It is the debut and only album by Lauryn Hill and was released on August 25, 1998. The album touches upon her pregnancy and the turmoil within her former group the Fugees, along with themes of love and God.
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 422,624 copies in its first week, breaking a record for first-week sales by a female artist in the process. At the 41st Annual Grammy Awards, she earned a whopping 10 nominations, winning five awards and ma...2021-03-281h 41
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#34 - Interview Feat. Eric G ''Drop Bears, Cheese & 9th Wonder''Coming Up on Today's show I caught with Eric G, is part of Jamla Records one of the labels under It's A Wonderful World Music Group, independent record label, founded by legendary hip hop producer 9th Wonder in 2008.
Eric G himself is also a Grammy nominated producer and has worked with some of the most talented individuals in Hip Hop including Mac Miller and an artist we have reviewed on this podcast, the incredible Rapsody! 2021-03-211h 41
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#33 - Rapsody - EveRapsody is a 3X GRAMMY nominated North Carolina artist who signed with legend 9th Wonder and most recently JAY-Z’s Roc Nation.
She is also known for her intricate rhyme patterns, metaphors, and wordplay. Her production is primarily handled by the team of in-house producers at It's A Wonderful World Music Group including Eric G (who's interview is also coming to the podcast). Rapsody's philosophy is "Culture Over Everything," referring to the culture of hip-hop
Her third album Eve, cemented her as an artist here to stay. Eve celebrates the beauty, strength, and will of Bla...2021-03-142h 22
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#32 - Interview Feat. El Da Sensei ''Meeting Biggie, The Golden Age of Hip Hop & Suge Knight''Coming up on today's show I caught up with El Da Sensei a veteran of Hip Hop who has had a career spanning over 25 years. He is also one part of the legendary group The Artifacts (alongside Tame One and Dj Kaos).
As part of his career he also dropped his debut solo album, Relax, Relate, Release, through Seven Heads Entertainment. The album featured guest appearances from Sadat X (of Brand Nubian), J-Live, Organized Konfusion (Pharoah Monch and Prince Po), Mike Zoot & F.T., Asheru, and others. ~ Quibian "Q" Salazar-Moreno, Rovi
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The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#31 - Interview Feat. Jamaar "How to Stay Motivated, Diss Tracks & Cardi B"Coming up on today's show I caught with Jamaar, one of the rising young superstars in Hip Hop. Hailing from Las Vegas’s he is a triple threat, musical composer, rapper, and songwriter.
He began making music at the age of Jamaar’s major influences include 2Pac, Nipsey Hussle, Nas ,Jayz, Eminem, Jcole, Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean and Drake. “I would sit in my room and write down Nas , Eminem, 2pac and all of the greats rap lyrics. This is how I developed my own skills” -Jamaar
This episode is all about motivation so if you need...2021-02-281h 20
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#30 - SPECIAL - The Name Change - From The Slim, Fiddy & Biggie Committee to The Hip Hop Hustle.Coming up on today's show I explore the new direction of the podcast and why the name has officially become The Hip Hop Hustle.2021-02-2111 min
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#29 - Interview Feat. Chelly Banqz "Flows, OCD & The Unreleased Track"Coming up on today's show I caught up with up with Chelly Banqz. Chelly is one of the great young artists who is gracing the genre with rhymes and flows. She has released a number of impressive singles as well as her first EP Mood. You might also catch her manager jumping on at the end of the interview as Chelly asks him some tough questions!2021-02-141h 07
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#28 - Westside Connection - Bow DownComing up on today's show we review the Westside Connection's Album Bow Down. The Hip Hop supergroup was formed in 1994, comprising of the legendary Ice Cube, Mack 10 & WC (pronounced Dub C).
They released the single Bow Down in September, and it reached number 21 on the singles charts. This was followed by their debut album, also titled Bow Down which reached the number 2 position on the Billboard 200 in 1996. It also went on to go platinum later that year.
This was followed by their second Album Terrorist Threats which dropped in 2003 but the group did not last m...2021-02-072h 31
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#27 - Interview Feat. Sean Kiez "Managing Artists, 50 Cent & The Business of Music"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Sean Kiez. He is an artist, songwriter and owner of the management company The Formula Entertainment Group.
Raised in the church, Kiez was blessed with a strong ability to develop talent and a fascinating ear for good music. At the young age of 13 years old, he traveled to Los Angeles to meet with record labels. With things not moving forward from his west coast trip, he continued making music. He decided to put his all back into the music industry. He began managing legends such as Grammy Nominated...2021-01-311h 07
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#26 - SPECIAL - The Hip Hop DraftComing up on today's show we are doing a Hip Hop Draft, where we each take turns picking our Top 5 rappers and 1 producer each. But we have a Twist...
Each Artist can only be picked once and we each have one steal and one block available to us, meaning that even if someone chooses an artist that we wanted to pick, we still have a chance of stealing them for our list. The question is though, who was picked at number 1, who did we miss & what was your top 5?
Below is our draft pool of...2021-01-242h 34
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#25 - Interview Feat. Dreci "Staying Motivated, Using Emotion & The Question No One Has Ever Asked Her Before"Coming up on today's show I caught up with Dreci. Hailing from Florida she is one of the up and coming female artists that is gracing the industry with her flows, unique style and attitude. After showing off her skills on Youtube with a number of Freestyles and Cyphers she recently released her Debut Album On My Way Reloaded which was followed by two singles Thief & Helluvit! She is one to watch as one of the growing number of female artists who are changing the landscape of Hip Hop.2021-01-171h 25
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#24 - Interview Feat. Trizz "Violence in Hip Hop, Tech N9ne & Horrorcore"Coming up on Today's show I caught up with Trizz, a self-released rapper based out LA. He became a fan of hip hip at an early age, first picking up a microphone at the tender age of nine.
In 2012 marked a new start for Trizz, connected with Horrorcore legend Brotha Lynch Hung who not only mentored him but also took him on tour with the legendary Tech N9ne. From there his career sky rocketed as he collaborated with Chuuwee and has also toured with the iconic hip hop group the Cunninynguists.
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The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast #23 - Eminem - Music to Be Murdered By – Side B (Deluxe Edition)Coming up on todays show we review Eminem's suprise new album Music to Be Murdered By – Side B (Deluxe Edition). Similar to side A (which was released on January 17) this album was released without any prior warning on the 18th of December.
It contains sixteen new tracks, with guest appearances by Skylar Grey, DJ Premier, Dr. Dre, Ty Dolla Sign more. The week the deluxe edition was released, the album saw a 1125% boost in sale units from the previous week, moving 94,000 units. This brought the album back up the 3rd spot on the Billboard 200 album chart in it's...2021-01-032h 59
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#22 - Interview Feat. Reks "DJ Premier, Chess & Building a Legacy"Coming up on Today's show I caught up with Reks, a legend of Hip Hop who has been in the game for over 20 years! Hailing from Lawrence Massachusetts he led the way with 12 Studio Albums and 7 Mixtapes, including his most recent Album T.H.I.N.G.S.
After releasing 12" singles and then his debut LP, Along Came the Chosen, Reks was nominated for Hip-Hop Album and Artist of the Year by the Boston Music awards. From there his career has only continued to gain momentum as he has worked with DJ Premier, Styles P, Alchemist, Hi-Tek a...2020-12-271h 39
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#21 - SPECIAL - DJ Kay Slay - Rolling 50 DeepComing up on Today's show it's just Aaron & Danny today as Matt takes a break. We review DJ Kay Slay and his track Rolling 50 Deep that's right we are reviewing 1 song! “Rolling 50 Deep” is a posse cut/cypher which features 50 different artists who each with their own verse. The song is just over 18 minutes long, and serves as the 2020 sequel to Kay Slay’s previous song, “Rollin 25 Deep”.
Because of the Epic nature of this track Aaron & Danny go through their Top 5 verses of the posse cut and see whether their choices match up. Who will we decide? Did...2020-12-201h 03
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#20 - Interview Feat. Amelia Cole "All about the vibe, Sacrifice & Balancing Life"On Today's Show I caught up with Amelia Cole who, after growing up in Portland, Oregon moved to Miami to follow her dream as a hip hop artist. She has had the opportunity to showcase her talent on VH1’s Love and Hip Hop Seasons 1 and 3 as well as music videos with Flo Rida, Movado, Ace Hood, DJ Khaled, Chris Brown, Scotty Boi MMG. Recently she also released her first album “Classy Bougie Ratchet Volume 1” EP which contains a huge 30 tracks.
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The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#19 - Big L - The Big PictureComing up on Today's show we review Big L's posthumous album The Big Picture. Hailing from Harlem in New York he became well known amongst Hip Hop fans for his freestyling ability. In 1995, he released his debut album, Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous (his only album before he died). On February 15, 1999, Coleman was shot nine times where he died from his injuries.
Known as a legend of hip hop for his use of wordplay, he has also been described as "one of the most auspicious storytellers in hip-hop history."2020-12-062h 55
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#18 - Interview Feat. CJay "Sway in the Morning, Religion & Writers Block"On Today's show I caught up with CJay who was also known in his earlier days as Real Prophecy. He started his rap career at the age of 14 and later started posting his music on SoundCloud which led his song “52 Bars” to blow up and lead him into bigger platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and even appear on Sway In the Morning. This was such an interesting conversation as CJay has found a new path in music and it was a real pleasure speaking with him and i hope you enjoy it as much as I did.2020-11-292h 02
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#17 - CunninLynguists - SouthernUndergroundComing up on todays show we review the second album from the underground group CunninLynguists - SouthernUnderground.
The CunninLynguists are a hip hop group from Kentucky. Currently The group currently consists of Deacon The Villain, Kno and Natti. However at the time of this album they contained Mr. SOS instead of Natti. The group's discography includes over 10 mixtapes and studio Albums, which have been reviewed with widespread critical acclaim for their unique production and lyrics. 2020-11-223h 39
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#16 - Interview Feat. DJ Chubby Chub "Young Jay-Z, Touring with 50 Cent & Old School Hip Hop"On Today's show I caught up with Hip Hop veteran DJ Chubby Chub. He has worked with some of the legends of Hip Hop including, Nas, Jay Z and 50 Cent. He has an intricate knowledge of Hip Hop and seen it's evolution over 25 years. I really enjoyed talking to him about his journey and his views on the music industry today.2020-11-151h 11
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#15 - Stormzy - Gang Signs & PrayerToday we review Stormzy's - Gang Signs & Prayer
Stormzy, is a British rapper who first grabbed the attention of the UK underground Grime scene through his freestyles over classic grime beats. He went on to win Best Grime Act at the 2014 and 2015 MOBO Awards and was named as an artist to look out for in the BBC's Sound of 2015 list.
His debut album, Gang Signs & Prayer, was the first grime album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart and won British Album of the Year at the 2018 Brit Awards. Included in that album wa...2020-11-073h 59
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#14 - Interview Feat. Versvs "Lyricism, Working with KXNG Crooked & Finding your Passion"On Today's show I caught up with up and coming Canadian rapper Versvs. After only rapping for a few years he has already worked with artists such as KXNG Crooked & Royce Da 5'9". He has also been dropping singles (almost weekly) since his recent album Invisible came out and not only is he a fantastic lyricist with a deep understanding of Hip Hop but he is also a great person with a fantastic work ethic and is destined for even more success.2020-11-011h 24
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#13 - Joell Ortiz & KXNG Crooked - H.A.R.D.On Today's Show we review Joell Ortiz & KXNG Crooked's new album H.A.R.D.
Joell Ortiz grew up in Brooklyn, New York, formerly signed to Dr Dre's Aftermath record label. He was featured in the Unsigned Hype column of the March 2004 issue of The Source Magazine and was also selected as Chairman's Choice in XXL Magazine, which is where he met KXNG Crooked
KXNG Crooked grew up in Long Beach, California. He is currently CEO of his own record labels, Dynasty Entertainment and C.O.B. Digital.. Before starting his own label, he was als...2020-10-252h 21
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#12 - Interview Feat. Don Elway "Trap Beats, Life on the Road & Growing Up on Hip Hop"On Today's show Aaron speaks with Don Elway (Elway or Noway) from San Diego, California. He has been rapping since 2009 and is one of the most prominent figures in San Diego Hip Hop. He recently dropped the F.T.S.U and is working on a brand new album...
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The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#11 - About The Slim, Fiddy & Biggie CommitteeOn Today's show we talk about us; our friendship, how we got into hip hop and what made us start this podcast as well as a few other things...
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The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#10 - Elzhi - The Preface Part 2Today we finish off our review of Elzhi's Album The Preface. Elzhi is a lyrical rapper Detroit. He is a former member of Slum Village and now records as a solo artist.
In his youth, he would frequent Hip-Hop shop in Detroit, (hosted by Proof) where he would make use of the open mic nights and hone his craft. These sessions gave him the opportunity to be surrounded by Detroit's most talented MCs such as Obie Trice, Guilty Simpson, Royce da 5'9" and J Dilla,
This album has been critically acclaimed and considered by many pr...2020-10-041h 48
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#9 - Elzhi - The Preface Part 1Today review of Elzhi's Album The Preface. Elzhi is a lyrical rapper Detroit. He is a former member of Slum Village and now records as a solo artist.
In his youth, he would frequent Hip-Hop shop in Detroit, (hosted by Proof) where he would make use of the open mic nights and hone his craft. These sessions gave him the opportunity to be surrounded by Detroit's most talented MCs such as Obie Trice, Guilty Simpson, Royce da 5'9" and J Dilla,
This album has been critically acclaimed and considered by many professional reviewers as one o...2020-09-271h 34
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#8 - Cyhi The Prince - Black Hystori Project 2: NAACP Part 2Today we finish our review of Part 2 of Cyhi The Prince's mix tape The Black Hystori Project called NAACP. The Black Hystori Project Part 1 is still one of his highest rated projects to date, the question is will Part 2 live up to the same hype? You will have to listen to find out!
He is best known for signing with Kanye West's GOOD Music label in 2010, where he went on to appear on Kanye's highly acclaimed album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010) and has released nine mix tapes as debut album No Dope on Sundays (2017).2020-09-201h 23
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#7 - Cyhi The Prince - Black Hystori Project 2: NAACP Part 1Today we review Part 2 of Cyhi The Prince's mix tape The Black Hystori Project called NAACP, The Black Hystori Project Part 1 is still one of his highest rated projects to date, the question is will Part 2 live up to the same hype? You will have to listen to find out!
He is best known for signing with Kanye West's GOOD Music label in 2010, where he went on to appear on Kanye's highly acclaimed album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010) and has released nine mix tapes as debut album No Dope on Sundays (2017).2020-09-131h 27
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#6 - Ché Noir - JunoToday we review one of the new up and coming female Hip Hop artists, Ché Noir - Juno
Ché Noir's hails from Buffalo under that banner of producer/rapper 38 Spesh's Rochester, New York-based Trust Gang. brand of underground Hip Hop that dips into a 90's dark aesthetic Ché Noir's career based on her skill as a buzzing rhymer sees her join the wave of new female hip hop talent that is setting the Hip Hop world on fire with their aggressive sound and lyrical prowess.2020-08-301h 54
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#5 - Flatbush Zombies - BetterOffDead Part 2Today we review one of the best Hip Hop groups in the game the Flatbush Zombies and their 2013 mix tape BetterOffDead
The Flatbush Zombies who are from the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York. The group features rappers Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice and rapper/prodecer Erick Arc Elliot. The trio are also part of the super group Beast Coast.
They have collaborated with artists such as, the RZA, ASAP MOB, Danny Brown and Action Bronson. They have also performed at music festivals such as Coachella, Afropunk, and Wireless in London. The group grew has released two...2020-08-231h 52
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#4 - Flatbush Zombies - BetterOffDead Part 1Today we review one of the best Hip Hop groups in the game the Flatbush Zombies and their 2013 mix tape BetterOffDead
The Flatbush Zombies who are from the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York. The group features rappers Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice and rapper/prodecer Erick Arc Elliot. The trio are also part of the super group Beast Coast.
They have collaborated with artists such as, the RZA, ASAP MOB, Danny Brown and Action Bronson. They have also performed at music festivals such as Coachella, Afropunk, and Wireless in London. The group grew has released two...2020-08-161h 40
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#1 - Royce Da 5'9" - The AllegoryToday we review Royce Da 5'9"'s much anticipated album The Allegory, where he makes his debut as both rapper and producer.
He is best known for his association with Eminem as well as his long solo career, recording 8 studio albums and a host of other mix tapes and collaborations, as well as ghostwriting for the likes of Diddy and Dr. Dre.2020-08-022h 36
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#2 - Cyhi The Prince - The Black Hystori Project Part 1Today we review Cyhi The Prince's much anticipated mix tape The Black Hystori Project, one his highest rated projects to date.
He is best known for signing with Kanye West's GOOD Music label in 2010, where he went on to appear on Kanye's highly acclaimed album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010) and has released nine mix tapes as debut album No Dope on Sundays (2017).2020-08-021h 25
The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast#3 - Cyhi The Prince - The Black Hystori Project Part 2Today we review Cyhi The Prince's much anticipated mix tape The Black Hystori Project, one his highest rated projects to date.
He is best known for signing with Kanye West's GOOD Music label in 2010, where he went on to appear on Kanye's highly acclaimed album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010) and has released nine mix tapes as debut album No Dope on Sundays (2017).2020-08-021h 29