Shows
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#105 Sam GerberTalked with long time friend Sam Gerber about having family from the Soviet Union, Sharing Kool Keith tales, Hosting Leedz Shows, Moving to Denver and Portland, Working for Lowkey Dispensary, Carrying Method Man's Tical strain, and Coming full circle. 2023-12-111h 34
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#90 Mann TerrorTalked with rapper Mann Terror about growing up in Orchard Park, The Almighty RSO, Forming The Wiseguys, Working with Nas & Mobb Deep, Ghostwriting for Teddy Riley, Relationship with Michael Bivins, and making the "End Of An Era".2023-08-0252 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#89 SubstantialSpoke with rapper/producer/educator Substantial about living in the DMV, linking with QN5, Signing a deal with Nujabes, Licensing work for companies/movies/video games, Having cancer preventative surgery, Making reflective music, consulting, Getting a Chuck D shoutout, Cultural diplomacy, and creating the new album "Adultish".2023-07-251h 07
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#88 Q-UniqueConversed with rapper, beat maker, and musician Q-Unique about working with C & C Music Factory, Forming The Arsonists, Becoming a different solo artist, Constructing the alternative rock band Stillwell with Fieldy (Korn) & Wuv (P.O.D.), Learning guitar and singing, and upgrading his catalogue. 2023-07-191h 11
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#87 Statik SelektahTalked with DJ/Producer Statik Selektah about living in Lawrence and Southern NH, Becoming a DJ at fourteen years old, Starting ShowOff Marketing, Transitioning from making mixtapes to albums, Offering Eminem MDMA, Being in the studio with Nas & DJ Premier, Constructing his 10th album "Round Trip", An exclusive artwork collection, and creating slime with his daughter Harley.2023-06-2736 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#86 Ruste JuxxTalked with rapper Ruste Juxx about Crown Heights, Being co-signed by Sean Price, Collaborative projects with Marco Polo & The Arcitype, Being the killer collab king, Working with international artists, The writing process, and Setting it off on a Boot Camp Clik 30 year reunion track.2023-06-2032 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#85 Diamond DSpoke with Producer/Rapper/DJ Diamond D about the Bronx, Making "Stunts, Blunts, And Hip Hop" album, Producing for everyone, Forming DITC, Music business dos and don'ts, and keeping the passion and drive going for 30+ years.2023-06-1329 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#84 Bullet BrakConversated with rapper and hustler Bullet Brak about his Greek heritage, Living in NY and Maryland, Meeting Mr Peter Parker, Networking, Tour managing for RA The Rugged Man & Onyx, Working with Papoose, and being a die hard Baseball fan.2023-06-081h 06
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#83 Amadeus360Spoke with producer Amadeus360 about moving to Brooklyn via Arkansas and Dallas, Getting mentored by Kid Capri, Making beats for NY's finest, Being the biggest M.O.P. fan, Collaborative projects with Termanology & Ruste Juxx, Schooling me on the King Of Chill, Gaining enough recognition as producer, crafting a hardcore sound, and the making of the "MPC Jedi" album.2023-05-3059 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#82 Mike MackSpoke with Christian Hip Hop specialist Mike Mack about growing up in Boston, Fear & anxiety, Battling stigmas and restraints, Going to school in Miami, Studying abroad in South Korea, Starting Church Boy Clothing, Lecrae, Writing for Rapzilla, Booking and promoting shows, and the Elevation Conference. 2023-05-251h 07
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#81 Ill BillSpoke with rapper Ill Bill about family dynamics w/ Uncle Howie and Necro, Connecting with MC Serch in 95, Forming Non Phixion, Fat Beats, Being a Goon, La Coka Nostra, Major Label Deals, A different approach in making "Billy", and Losing over 100 pounds!!2023-05-1653 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#80 Aztech From Hybrid ThoughtsHad a great convo with New England Underground Vet Aztech From Hybrid Thoughts about his North Shore/South Shore connection, Being a B-Boy, Canibus, Japanese and Korean culture, Working in Anime, Battle Leagues, Running a store in Central Sq, and keeping calm demeanor. 2023-05-121h 04
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#79 AwonTalked with rapper Awon about Growing up in Brooklyn and moving to Virginia, Joining forces with Phoniks, Starting Don't Sleep Records, Hustling the "Underdogs" documentary, Jazz Rap, Vinyl, Collaborative projects, and Family support.2023-05-011h 05
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#78 M-DotSpoke with rapper/ producer M-Dot about Revere MA, Being an English major, First Leedz show, Touring Europe 13 times, Working with legendary producers & emcees, getting scratched by DJ Premier, Six degrees of separation, Having a loyal team (EMS), joining the union, and the relentless hustle.2023-04-241h 02
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#77 Meyhem LaurenChopped it up with rapper Meyhem Lauren about Queens NY, J-Love mixtapes, Graffiti, Polo, Brotherhood with Action Bronson, F*ck That's Delicious, New album With DJ Muggs & Madlib, Doing voice overs, Investing in yourself and staying active. 2023-04-1730 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#76 Rasheed ChappellGreat convo with rapper Rasheed Chappell about growing up in Project City, Making a debut album with Kenny Dope, Working with Hip Hop pioneers, Joining TRUST, Touring with Jedi Mind Tricks, Staying competitive and versatile, Losing 85 pounds, New project with The Arcitype, and remaining authentic. 2023-04-0554 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#75 Chairman ChowSpoke with Producer/Videographer Chairman Chow about growing up In Dorchester, Discovering new music/mixtapes, Starting Overdog Radio, Changing names, becoming a producer, marrying a painter, Learning to shoot 150+ music videos, Hard work & Obsession, and smoking 2 blunts to the head. 2023-03-281h 08
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#74 Lord Gremithy (DirtyDurdie)Talked With rapper Lord Gremithy about growing up in New Bedford/Southern New England, Working with 3rd Eye Unlimited, Forming DurdyDurdie, Comedy vs Controversy, Questioning authority, Rolling 100+ ELZ a day, Being an event manager/bartender, and Feeling blessed.2023-03-2150 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#73 Joe ScuddaChopped it up with artist/manager Joe Scudda about rapping for the first time in front of 2000 people, meeting Little Brother/9th Wonder, Being on the "Loving It" single, Falling into things ass backwards, Doing a show in Boston during the Red Sox 2004 ALDS, Managing bars and a restaurant, Being a Georgia baseball and college football fan, and reuniting with Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh.2023-03-1449 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#72 Teddy RoxpinGot up with producer Teddy Roxpin about growing up in Newton MA, Learning classic Hip Hop from his older brother, J.Dilla, Getting discovered by Apathy, working with Mac Miller, Moving to Cali, Making Lo-Fi beats, DJ residencies, and new collaborative projects. 2023-03-081h 16
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#71 El Da Sensei (Artifacts)Spoke with El Da Sensei about founding the Artifacts, Graffiti, Hating "New Jersey Drive", Making "Between A Rock And A Hard Place" and That's Them", Redman rumors, going solo, major labels vs indie artists, RIP Tame One And DJ Kaos, selling merch, humility, and getting back for the last time with "No Expiration Date". 2023-03-011h 34
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#70 Brady WattGot a chance to speak with bass player and music producer Brady Watt about growing up in NH, Berklee School Of Music, moving to Brooklyn, getting discovered at a Dame Dash party, playing with Talib Kweli, living in DJ Premier's basement, Bass & Bars, producing for Jack Harlow, making a New England posse cut, and surviving Cancer.2023-02-211h 25
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#69 Motivate MerrenTalked with Boston artist, producer, promoter, and DJ Motivate Merren about growing up in Dorchester, working with Clinton Sparks, playing the rap game, promoting shows, producers and beat makers, the meaning behind his new album FO.G. (Fear OF Greatness), and working together.2023-02-151h 10
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#68 Sadat XConversated with Sadat X of Brand Nubian about the 30th anniversary of "In God We Trust", Controversial lyrics, being in the 5 Percent-Nation, Rikers Island, making Jailhouse Hooch, finding multiple sources of revenue, getting banned on social media, moving to NC, and staying active.2023-02-1418 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#68 Sadat XConversated with Sadat X about the 30th anniversary of "In God We Trust", Controversial lyrics, Rikers Island, making Jailhouse Hooch, finding multiple sources of revenue, getting banned on social media, moving to NC, and staying active.2023-02-1418 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#67 C-DocGreat convo with producer, filmmaker, and president of Spit Slam Music Group C-Doc about growing up in Ohio/Pennsylvania, family support, Public Enemy & The Bomb Squad, making movies, Cypress Hill, starting a record label with Chuck D, working with Blak Madeen, and upcoming projects.2023-02-021h 28
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#66 Chilla JonesSpoke with Boston battle extraordinaire Chilla Jones about growing up in Dorchester, the rise of pre-medatative battling, Pat Stay (RIP), taking overly personal shots, the fighting mentality, balancing between making albums, collaborative project with Ea$y Money, and starting a Hip Hop academy. 2023-01-191h 06
CWTFB RadioEpisode 144: "Edumacation" (w/ Ned Wellbery (Leedz) of Leedz Edutainment)Some people outside of the commonwealth may not know much about the Boston Rap/Hip-Hop scene but they might know the name Leedz Edutainment and the venue “The Middle East” in Cambridge. There was a time when those two names went hand in hand. For about 20yrs Ned “Leedz” Wellbery basically owned all the major rap events that were taken place at that iconic landmark and brought out some of Rap’s biggest names to come rock the crowd. When you’re the face of anything, however, EVERYONE is going to have something to say about how you do things; even...2022-10-101h 55
The Chop SessionSterling Golden talks with Leedz Edutainment (9/19/2022)It's the fifth season opener for The Chop Session and the indefinable Sterling Golden is talking with Ned Wellbery, founder and CEO of Leedz Edutainment. In this episode, learn how Leedz has become one of independent hip-hop's most valued brands, the story behind Leedz's compilation album A Worker Among Workers, the brand's rich history in booking some of the culture's most iconic talents and more.2022-09-2059 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#65 DaghaInterview with rapper Dagha about growing up in Mattapan, being in multiple groups , working with Insight Innovates and Edan , performing Shakespeare, 5% Nation, Making “The Divorce” and Black Flowerz albums, and balancing your art with life .2022-07-0141 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#64 "A Worker Among Workers" Album Listening PartyTune in as we talk about the making of the "Worker Among Workers " album with special guests. 2022-06-171h 55
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#63 ObliviousInterview with rapper Oblivious about growing up in Quincy MA, surviving a drug epidemic, calling out rappers, diss tracks, getting hit in the face with a brick, touring oversees, Making the W.O.KE. album with Lateb and Jon Glass , working with Cloaqxdagger, Rage Against The Machine, and staying resilient !2022-06-1158 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#62 Jake Fraczek aka J The SGreat interview with rapper/writer Jake Fraczek aka J The S about growing up growing up in Boston, winning the Super Bowl battle, going hard with the music, forming The Greater Good, moving to NY, industry fakeness, needing to regroup, writing books, hosting a podcast, and having a mean meme game 👀2022-05-2859 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#61 Moe PopeInterview with Moe Pope about growing up in the Roxbury projects, forming the groups Misson + Electic Co. & Project Move, moving to Cali, becoming a solo artist, being influenced by other genres, starting STL GLD , and fighting against negative Hip Hop stereotypes.2022-05-241h 02
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#60 Snak The RipperInterview with Snak The Ripper about growing up near Vancouver, being a graffiti writer, learning to rap at parties, the Canadian Hip Hop scene, Dissing Madchild, making high quality videos, engaging with fans, rocking with a band, and micro dosing mushrooms 🍄2022-05-1250 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#59 Shawn MicsInterview with rapper Shawn Mics about growing up in Weymouth, being DYI, listening to indie rap, Atmosphere's best album, working in the union, losing his mother to cancer, and learning to appreciate “The Little Things” 🙏2022-04-3033 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#58 Chill Rob GInterview with Chill Rob G about co-founding The Flavor Unit, Wild Pitch Records, Snap! stealing “The Power”, stepping away from the music business, Trick Remix, getting back to making music, and working with Chuck D & SpitSLAM.2022-03-3123 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#57 Chris WebbyInterview with Chris Webby about growing up in CT, learning from mistakes, the DatPiff era, frat rap, beef with Sammy Adams, first sold out show in Boston, being an independent artist, working with DMX, ADHD, vaccine mandates, and using your platform to speak up.2022-03-2545 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#56 Danny Boy O'Connor (House Of Pain/ La Coka Nostra)Interview with Danny Boy O'Connor about forming House Of Pain, the impact of Jump Around, staying credible in Hip Hop, branding, getting clean and sober, forming La Coka Nostra, founding The Outsiders Museum in Tulsa, being in the the Soleil Frye documentary, and his relationship with Mickey Rourke .2022-03-1557 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#55 ReksBuilt with Rhythmatic Etenral King Supreme Reks about growing up in Lawtown, breakdancing, becoming an emcee, coming up in the Boston Hip Hop scene, working with Statik Selektah & other legendary producers, moving down south, spirituality , and quitting alcohol.2022-03-1050 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#54 Weapon E.S.P.Interview with rapper Weapon E.S.P. about living in central MA, getting drafted by the Oakland A's, studying the emcee craft, steroids, no drums on beats, and making movies into an album.2022-02-2346 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#53 Matty HarrisGreat times with engineer/producer MAtty Harris🎙 Talked about touring at 15 in a Jazz band, going to Berklee, becoming a sound engineer, producing for Slaine, Sammy Adams & Cam Meekins , moving to LA, working with major labels, starting his own company , and the future of mixing/mastering 🎧2022-02-171h 02
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#52 DJ DeadeyeGreat interview with DJ Deadeye about Lawrence MA, car stereo systems in hoopties, selling mixtapes, working at Newbury Comics, joining ST. Da Squad , Being a live DJ, stopping drinking , and making “The Intervention” album.2022-02-081h 02
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#51 Speech Of Arrested Development Part 1Talked with Speech Of Arrested Development about getting covid, growing up in Milwaukee around his fathers nightclub, starting AD and expanding into 20 members, making "3 years, 5 months, and 2 days In the life" album, getting sued by Prince, and what it feels like to sell 6 million records worldwide.2022-02-0323 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#51 Speech Of Arrested Development Part 2After technical difficulties we addressed the struggles of conscious rap vs Gangsta rap, still going after 30 years, spirituality, touring with major bands outside of Hip Hop, and making the album “For The FLN Love”2022-02-0320 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#50 Hal CaponeGreat convo with music enthusiast Hal Capone about Hardcore VS Hip Hop, fighting racism, FSU, Southern NH, getting into a bloodbath at a show, digging in the underground , dark indie movies, starting a podcast, and still a fan at 50 years old !2022-01-1057 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#49 Joshua AmesCheck out the interview I did with The Shaskeen Pub and Restaurant owner Joshua Ames about Opening a venue in NH, booking Hip Hop shows at an irish pub, Scarface making his entourage pay for drinks, using your apartment as a green room, surviving during Covid, and playing your part in the community.2021-12-2350 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#48 Dear DerrickTalked with curator and rapper Dear Derrick about growing up in Brownsville, art vs capitalism, creating an album about black people being the ultimate prostitutes, making videos about doing nothing, being avant-garde, working with Marc Live, and Kool Keith being one of the greatest 🐐2021-12-1647 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#47 Jackson WhalanConversed with rapper and producer Jackson Whalan about living in Western MA, performing for the U.N., traveling to India, playing in a electronic jam band, touring with Moon Hooch, having a personal crisis, working with Krs One & Mr. Lif , and keeping it eclectic 🎵2021-12-091h 06
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#46 Kosha DillzTalked with Kosha Dillz about being a Jewish rapper, speaking multiple languages, substance abuse and going to jail, making an album with C Rayz Walz , getting a song placed in a Super Bowl commercial, touring with Matisyahu, rapping with Fat Joe in the rain, remaking The Hanukkah Song 2.0, and seeing your music career through.2021-12-0344 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#45 Wais PSpoke with rapper Wais P about growing up in Crown Heights Brooklyn, Forming The Ranjahz, signing with Jay-Z and Def Jam, working with DJ Premier, The Pimp Game, setbacks, and continuing to make music that’s real.2021-11-2238 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#44 SandoFilmsGreat interview with videographer Sando Films about growing up in Hull MA, breakdancing, getting into a lot of trouble, filming shows, making music videos, surviving a near fatal crash, and Eminem being the GOAT 🐐2021-11-1055 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#43 Avi ShemtovGreat convo with rapper, chef, restauranteur Avi Shemtov 👨🍳 Talked about the 2005-10 Boston Hip Hop scene, frat rap transition, the challenges of opening a restaurant and food truck, middle eastern food, selling beer, cheeseburgers, and running a successful business with a good team.2021-11-041h 05
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#42 Vincent TesoroGreat convo with Alternative Rapper Vincent Tesoro about living on the south shore, listening to Punk and Hip Hop, overdosing and being revived, finding faith, Christian Hip Hop, making an Emo/Pop Punk album, not being in a box, and working in recovery.2021-10-2056 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#41 Justin ClancySpoke with alternative rapper Justin Clancy about growing up on the North Shore, going viral as a token bad white rapper in high school, drugs and alcohol, transitioning into singing, songwriting in LA, working with Not Beatz , selling out the Middle East Nightclub, and connecting with your fans.2021-10-111h 04
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#40 NaviPromoHad a promoter to promoter convo with NaviPromo about the struggles growing up in Boston, joining the military, the ins and outs of promoting, street team etiquette, club nights, booking the Lox, and celebrating 20 years as a company.2021-10-071h 01
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#39 V Knuckles Of N.B.S.Great convo with rapper V Knuckles of N.B.S. about living in Cambridge, forming N.B.S. with Flash, signed to Maurice Starr at 13, hustling 24/7, touring the world, working with the Snowgoons , Summer Sessions solo album, partying lifestyle , and finally starting to settling down.2021-09-3048 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#38 Jazzmyn RedSpoke with MC, singer, poet, and activist Jazzmyn Red about teaching Hip Hop culture in the Middle East, growing up in Brockton, 2Pac vs Biggie, systemic racism, being a teacher, making positive and truthful music, female rappers, meeting Alicia Keyes, and the challenges of being multiracial.2021-09-241h 00
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#37 Lisa Finelli-FallonCaught up with Lisa Finelli-Fallon about starting Boston Cannabis Week , growing up in NY, being a media buyer, moving to Boston, working in the local music scene, raising money, meeting her husband at a Leedz show, planning a festival, cannabis restrictions and regulations, and handling the stress of being a business owner.2021-09-211h 07
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#36 Jay KinserSpoke with New England rapper Jay Kinser about living in Haverhill MA, starting EXP The Expendables , setbacks, anxiety, working non stop , solo projects, working with Snowgoons , and getting back to live shows.2021-09-1735 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#35 Lord FinesseGreat convo with legendary rapper, producer, and DJ Lord Finesse 🙌 Talked about making The Funky Technician, being mentored by DJ Premier & Ice-T , founding DITC, discovering Big L, producing for Biggie Smalls & More , making music for yourself, and distractions in the industry.2021-09-1644 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#34 WildcardSpoke with west coast emcee, film maker, and actor Wildcard about growing up in Cali with a drug dealing dad, being an addict, east coast hip hop influence, rapping fast, touring with Bone Thugs N Harmony , making graphic music videos, working with KXNG Crooked and Apathy, relapse, and twisted movies.2021-09-0950 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#33 Gio DeeCaught up with rapper Gio Dee about growing up in Hyde Park MA, Becoming a rapper instead of an engineer, being discovered by Jerry Purpdank, pissing off Lil B's management, living in The Bay, turning down record deals, Rage and Trap music, and working with Metro Boomin, Iamsu!, Madeintyo, & Marc E. Bassy.2021-09-0235 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#32 CopywriteSpoke with punchline specialist Copywrite about growing up in Columbus OH, MHz, Camu Tao (RIP), recording “June” with RJD2 , Eastern Conference Records, The Weathermen, learning from your mistakes, alcoholism, and mental health2021-08-2651 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#31 Daniel LaurentGreat conversation with Daniel Laurent about first promoting shows, The MIC awards, artists selling tickets controversy, the Boston Hip Hop scene in the mid 2000s, understanding the business, the black dollar project , supporting the community , and choosing family over a rap career.2021-08-261h 08
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#30 DJ MrokSpoke with producer and scatch dj DJ Mrok about living in Framingham MA, graffiti, Philadelphia influence, starting the first BU Hop Hop radio show, late eighties/ early nineties rap, spinning electronic music, playing in a swing band, working with SpitSlam , the Jeep era, and still making the music you love.2021-08-2055 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#29 RA The Rugged ManReconnected with legendary rapper RA The Rugged Man while parenting and discussed Long Island, Every major label sucking, white rapper comparisons , Kool G Rap being the greatest lyricist in music, Being a German resident, people talking slick on the internet, touring, making the greatest album in 2020, getting ICP hate, and making the song “Afterlife” 🙏2021-08-1847 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#28 Estee NackGreat build with Estee Nack on growing up in Lynn, Joining Tragic Allies, working with Al Divino, rapping unconventional, rhyming over no drums, being discovered by Westside Gunn , The Hip Hop renascence movement, and continuously dumping music.2021-08-1138 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#27 Big DeseChopped it up with Big Dese about free-styling, Coming up in the groups E3 & The Camp, battle rap, making “Dad Bars”, writing and spitting crazy bars , The Dunnas , Dipset vs The Lox, and waking up for work2021-08-0453 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#26 Oak LonetreeSpoke with rapper Oak Lonetree about growing up in Waltham, being the nephew of Fred Smerlas, rapping in the woods, starting the band Primary Others, partying too hard, forming The Dunnas, being on The Worst Cooks In America, making an album with Insight Innovates, and getting back to business 🎤2021-07-2857 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#25 Masta AceGreat interview with legendary rapper Masta Ace about biking, Marly Marl, Biz Markie, major label differences, creating "Born To Roll", "Disposable Arts" as the magnum opus, dealing with M.S., storytelling, and making albums with MF Doom and Marco Polo. 2021-07-2257 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#24 SlaineTook a journey with Slaine about coming up in Boston during the drug epidemic, starting La Coka Nostra, acting in Gone Baby Gone, alcoholism, getting sober, working with great producers, finding serenity, and favorite House Of Pain album.2021-07-151h 03
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#23 Dart AdamsResearch and development with author, historian, journalist Dart Adams about growing up in the South End, early days of Hip Hop in Boston, Almighty RSO, the blog era, Public Enemy almost getting canceled, Rawkus Records, fact checking, and functioning on four hours of sleep 😴2021-06-301h 13
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#22 Gustavo GuerraTalked with Gustavo Guerra about making a living selling mixtapes, transitioning into corporate distribution, A&Ring for Kanye+Street Life+Method Man& Large Pro, creating Producer Plug , making a Yankees theme Song, conspiracy theories, and signature glasses.2021-06-2557 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#21 Insight InnovatesScientifical madness with rapper, producer, and electronic wizard Insight Innovates about his early 90s rap groups, working with Brick Records, moving to Germany, creating apps, new album with Edo. G , NFTS, The MPC, and music vs technology.2021-06-2454 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#20 SkyzooChopped it up with Skyzoo about growing up in Brooklyn, the mixtape hustle, working with every artist in the game, recording “All The Brilliant Things “ under duress, ghostwriting, and being humble.2021-06-1749 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#19 MillyzGot connected with Millyz this morning and discussed growing up in Cambridge as the only white kid with his friends, hustling at 13 years old, fighting off a negative stigma, investing into his own career, working with Jadakiss & DaveEast, shooting 3 videos in Columbia, tattoos, and having the hardest job as a rapper from Mass.2021-06-1457 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#18 XL The BeastTalked with rapper/singer/songwriter XL The Beast about playing the accordion, cofounding The Kreators, getting advice from Guru of Gang Starr, alcoholism, insecurity as an artist, the Heavy Hands LP 15 year process, and maintaining relationships.2021-06-031h 19
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#17 Jon HopeGot deep with Jon Hope about growing up in foster care, being an artist from Providence RI, getting a masters degree , community adversity, writing a book, working with Jim Jones, and the independent artist mind state. 2021-05-2851 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#16 Mr Peter ParkerConversated with personality Mr Peter Parker about bonding over Hip Hop in NH, becoming a DJ, Growing up listening to the radio, Interning for Hot 97, Hosting shows , moving to Minnesota, how songs get selected for radio, and overdoing it.2021-05-201h 26
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#15 LocksmithTalked shop with lyricist Locksmith about being Persian, coming up in the Bay, Battle rapping, the independent grind, politics, Palestine, and making a spiritual banger with Xzibit and Ras Kass ‼️ 2021-05-1851 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#14 D-TensionHad a blast with rapper/producer/comedian D-Tension talking about being raised in a religious cult, starting a Lowell gangster rap group, introducing rap shows to Boston in the 90s, becoming a disk jockey at WFNX, making a rock album , writing traffic reports, and having a roommate leave a surprise on his couch!2021-05-131h 22
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#13 Ea$y MoneySpoke with New England rapper Ea$y Money about growing up in Haverhill MA, meeting Termanology in a tree, battle rapping, signing a deal with Carson Daly, recording with DJ Premier, promoting your brand by any means necessary, and adjusting your approach.2021-05-0659 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#12 The ArcitypeTalked with New England Producer/Engineer The Arcitype about learning how to play music in the sticks, Emerson college, Waltz Audio, Building a professional studio , making beats for your favorite underground artists, STL GLD, and debating on whether Dr. Dre or DJ Premier is the GOAT2021-04-301h 18
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#11 Big Shug of Gang Starr FoundationTook a journey with Big Shug about the history of Gang Starr, Boston in the 80s, relationship with Guru (RIP), DJ Premier friendship, acting, and keeping the legacy going.2021-04-2350 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#10 Checkmark Of SkitzofreniksSpoke with Cambridge rapper Checkmark of Skitzofreniks about his crazy journey starting with growing up in Central SQ, demo deal with Buffy of the Fat Boys, relationship with Eddie Bones (RIP), house arrest, and becoming a Free Mason. 2021-04-141h 20
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#9 LatebGreat talk with New England rapper Lateb in Costa Rica about bringing mostly girls to his underground Hip Hop events in the beginning, forming Heddshotts, going to jail, Annie Dookhan, starting a printing company, touring Europe, and singing too much. 2021-04-0845 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#8 Tek of Smif-N-WessunGreat Interview with Tek of Smif-N-Wessun talking about "Da Shinin''" as one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time, Cocoa Brovaz name change, working with 9th Wonder's production team, and his new solo album Pricele$$2021-03-3032 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#7 Blak MadeenSpoke With Boston/New England Rap duo Blak Madeen about Islam, being signed to Chuck D's label, collaborating with legends, making an album with Tragedy Khadafi, and favorite Public Enemy albums. 2021-03-2552 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#5 Edo.GWent down memory lane with Boston legend Edo.G about the 30 year anniversary of “Life Of A Kid In The Ghetto”, no Boston shows in the 90s, being an independent artist long term, and virtual reality parties 🔉🔉2021-03-2352 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#4 Cam MeekinsHad a great time chopping it up with rapper Cam Meekins about Frat Rap, major record deals, and adaptability in the music business.2021-03-2352 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#2 Reef The Lost Cauze (AOTP)Had the opportunity to talk with rapper Reef The Lost Cause (Army Of The Pharaohs) about 90s Hip Hop influence, AOTP, spirituality, music therapy, and real life rap.2021-03-2243 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#3 Mega RanHad an exceptional time talking with Mega Ran about being a Nerd Core rapper, working harder during Covid, classic video games, and Will Smith being the GOAT. S/O Teddy Roxpin for opening up.2021-03-221h 11
Cam Meekins Show#15 - Leedz EdutainmentLeedz of Leedz Edutainment is the top Underground Hip Hop concert promoter in New England. In this episode we discuss what it's like doing concerts as an independent promoter, and hear some of the craziest stories Leedz has from over 15 years in the business.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cam-meekins/support2021-03-221h 06
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#6 TermanologyTalked With Termanology about growing up in Lawrence, performing at The Middle East Nightclub, working with DJ Premier & Statik Selektah, establishing Good Dad Gang, and personal sacrifice. 2021-03-181h 00
The Leedz Edutainment PodcastEdo.G InterviewWent down memory lane with Boston legend Edo.G about the 30 year anniversary of “Life Of A Kid In The Ghetto”, no Boston shows in the 90s, being an independent artist long term, and virtual reality parties 🔉🔉2021-03-1252 min
The Leedz Edutainment PodcastReef The Lost Cauze (AOTP) InterviewHad the opportunity to talk with rapper Reef The Lost Cause (Army Of The Pharaohs) about 90s Hip Hop influence, AOTP, spirituality, music therapy, and real life rap.2021-03-1043 min
The Leedz Edutainment PodcastCam MeekinsHad a great time chopping it up with rapper Cam Meekins about Frat Rap, major record deals, and adaptability in the music business.2021-03-1052 min
The Leedz Edutainment Podcast#1 SposeGot a Chance to speak with Maine's Alternative Hip Hop artist Spose about being independent, major record label deals, and surviving Covid.2021-03-1051 min
The Leedz Edutainment PodcastMega Ran InterviewHad an exceptional time talking with Mega Ran about being a Nerd Core rapper, working harder during cover, classic video games, and Will Smith being the GOAT. S/O producer Teddy Roxpin for opening up2021-03-101h 11