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NW3RadioNW3RadioPeter and Dharmic welcome Corey Smyth & Liz BarclayPeter and Dharmic's Victory Tour Featuring photographer Liz Barclay & Corey Smyth, producer of Dave Chappelle's Radio City Music Hall residency & manager for Vince Staples. Lots of jewels dropped, take note.2017-08-1400 minNW3RadioNW3RadioRicky Powell & Sadat X (Brand Nubian) Aired 4/2/14 #NW3SecretStashOn one of the earliest episodes of NW3Radio, Peter and Dharmic got legendary New York City photographer Ricky Powell to come into the studio to interview Sadat X on the phone. Can't make this stuff up.2015-10-3100 minNW3RadioNW3RadioProdigy (Mobb Deep)Peter and Dharmic were joined last week by Prodigy, one-half of the infamous Mobb Deep, to talk about his group's legacy, the evolution of New York City club culture (and Diddy's impact), and what comes next. P keeps it as thorough as he can in this in-depth conversation.2015-09-2800 minNW3RadioNW3RadioDallas Penn and DJ ShifteeDallas Penn and DJ Shiftee by NW3Radio2015-09-1700 minNW3RadioNW3RadioThe Benny Blanco ShowZany pop producer/songwriter extraordinaire Benny Blanco made an appearance on this week's NW3Radio to talk about how he got his start in the business, what inspires him to make music in 2015, and how he went from introducing Hell Rell to bongs to crafting "Tik Tok" for Ke$ha. He also took phone calls from fans and aspiring producers trying to peep game, and of course, demolished Peter in an acapella freestyle battle. The hi-jinks never end!2015-09-1000 minNW3RadioNW3RadioLadies and Gentlemen... Paul Rosenberg!Peter and Dharmic sat down with the legendary Paul Rosenberg on this episode of NW3Radio. For those that don't know, he is the manager of Eminem (and Action Bronson and Danny Brown), the head honcho of Shady Records, and co-owner of Shade 45. Oh, and he was once aspired to be a rapper before he eventually became an entertainment lawyer. Find out more about Paul's journey in this in-depth interview.2015-09-0300 minNW3RadioNW3RadioThe Rek Stizzy ShowJust another manic Wednesday with Peter Oasis and Rek Stizzy.2015-08-2400 minNW3RadioNW3RadioA Dedication To Sean P: AG Da Coroner, DJ Goldfinger & DJ Ready CeePeter Oasis pays tribute to the life and legacy of Sean Price with special guests AG Da Coroner, DJ Goldfinger, and DJ Ready Cee. RIP Ruck. https://www.crowdrise.com/seanp2015-08-1400 minNW3RadioNW3RadioYoung M.A on Gender Equality and Being Yourself in Rap MusicPeter and Dharmic's latest guest was Brooklyn's own Young M.A, who talked about the importance of being true to oneself in order to create a fan base. To prove how strong her fan base is, we opened the phone lines, and needless to say, the calls kept pouring in.2015-08-0600 minNW3RadioNW3RadioBad Rap: Awkwafina (MTV's "Girl Code"), Rek Stizzy, Jaeki Cho & Lyricks #NW3SecretStash 7/16/14Originally aired July 16, 2014. Peter and Dharmic were joined in the studio by the cast and makers of Bad Rap, a documentary about Asians in hip-hop. Awkwafina, Rekstizzy, Lyricks, Jaeki Cho, and Salima Koroma talked about the making and origins behind the film and how each of the artists have overcome the stigma often associated with being an Asian in rap music. Naturally, there was also a cypher session.2015-07-2800 minNW3RadioNW3RadioAshley Outrageous #NW3SecretStashOur very first episode of NW3Radio has been unearthed. Featuring the amazing Ashley Outrageous. You can tell this was Peter and mine's first rodeo on air.2015-07-2300 minNW3RadioNW3RadioWhere Do We Go From Here?Just an average night at NW3Radio of Peter and Dharmic talking about life, New York City, and of course, hip-hop. Plus, special appearances from Soe95 and DJ Eclipse.2015-07-1600 minNW3RadioNW3RadioNick Catchdubs (Fool's Gold) #NW3SecretStashOriginally aired July 9, 2014. Nick Catchdubs of Fool's Gold Record stopped by last summer to talk about the history and legacy of the pioneering record label he created with A-Trak, and in particular, their signature Day Off event. Of course, he also had to talk about Fool's Gold's early involvement in the career of Kid Cudi. An oldie but a goodie, this particular show was only aired on FM radio, due to an issue with WNYU's online live stream. Random Fact: Did you know that Nick designed the Mad Decent logo?2015-07-1500 minNW3RadioNW3RadioReckless Summer with Brandon Jenkins (Complex)We discuss summer traditions, fashion, anthems, crime, deodorant, and more with Brandon Jenkins of Complex TV. And Dharmic goes in on a rant for a change.2015-07-0800 minNW3RadioNW3RadioBen Daitz (Num Pang, Brooklyn Bangers)Peter and Dharmic bring Ben Daitz to talk about running the successful franchises Num Pang and Brooklyn Bangers, living in New York City in the '90s and '90s music, and current events such as Scott Storch's bankruptcy, Rick Ross' arrest, and Diddy's football field altercation.2015-06-2700 minNW3RadioNW3RadioIn Memory of Pumpkinhead with Lemon AndersonIn honor of the late rapper Pumpkinhead, who passed away the day before, Peter and Dharmic spoke with Lemon Anderson, a fellow Brooklynite who has been friends with PH's family for over twenty years. We all paid tribute, because of course we had to. Lemon broke down his ties with PH and how PH's wife introduced him to the world of spoken word. Later on in the show we had uptown's own Don Mykel, who went in with a furious freestyle session. Check out the memorial fund for PH's family and please contribute here http://www.youcaring.com/shawntay-ocasio-366664#.VXgZE1...2015-06-1600 minNW3RadioNW3RadioBolder in Boulder with Africa SamPeter Oasis brought in his homie Africa Sam to talk about the XXL Freshmen List, the time Del The Funkee Homosapien tripped off LSD while performing at Tramps, and the notorious brawl at a Boulder concert when Sam faced off against Jeru The Damaja in rap battle. Another week another NW3 extravaganza!2015-06-0500 minNW3RadioNW3RadioPSA All Day: Bianca Caampued (Small Girls PR)Bianca Caampued from Small Girls PR joined us to talk about the world of PR, starting her company with Mallory Blair, and chimed in on topics ranging from dead rabbits to God knows what else we actually talked about because at some point, even I'm not sure what we talked about. It's exactly what you expect from NW3Radio. And lastly, shout out to Chicago trio Death By Icon who joined us in a pre-recorded interview segment.2015-05-2900 minNW3RadioNW3RadioErika Elliott (Summer Stage)Erika Elliott from the New York City Parks Foundation joined us in the studio to talk about this year's Summer Stage concerts across the city. She also shared her journey through the music industry, from booking Kanye West at SOBs to working at Loud Records during its peak. Gems across the board.2015-05-2400 minNW3RadioNW3RadioHammertimePeter, Dharmic, Dana Arbib, DJ Ready Cee, and Mill Burray talk about the "hammer guy," ghostwriting in hip-hop, New York City, and other current events. Of course, we also take some phone calls. One of the more zany episodes of NW3Radio to date.2015-05-1400 minNW3RadioNW3RadioRobbie "Unkut" Ettelson and Alexandra EstevezA busy week for the NW3 crew. Joined by the Lower East Side's own Alexandra Estevez as a special co-host, we talked about Tru-Life and downtown city legends. We also were joined by Robbie "Unkut" Ettelson, who called in all the way from Melbourne, Australia. We had a live return appearance of West Coast rapper Dubb, who talked about the importance of co-signs and dropped some freestyle bars, and we played a pre-recorded segment from New York's own Bodega Bamz.2015-05-0800 minNW3RadioNW3RadioBenjamin Meadows-IngramAuthor and editor Benjamin Meadows-Ingram stopped by the station to talk about the book he co-authored with Scarface, "Diary Of A Madman: The Geto Boys, Life, Death, and the Roots of Southern Rap." We also played only Southern rap tunes. Flipping the script as only NW3Radio can...2015-05-0300 minNW3RadioNW3RadioTouring While Black with Brandon Jenkins (Complex TV)With the recent arrests of Migos and Nelly while on the road, Peter, Dharmic, and recurring guest Brandon "Jinx" Jenkins (of Complex TV) talked about the risks associated with "touring while black" and what it means to be surrounded by the right people. We also went back-and-forth on the important issue of whether or not rappers should rap when they're on the air.2015-04-2400 minNW3RadioNW3RadioEmily Oberg (4-15-2015)Emily Oberg joined us and we talked about some current events, the state of music (in light of this month's new releases), and television, among other things. We also took some phone calls, including one from a young man who has been asking Emily to prom for the last two months.2015-04-1800 minNW3RadioNW3RadioSpring Music Preview With Jacob Moore & Katie Kelly of Pigeons & PlanesLast night we were joined by Jacob Moore and Katie Kelly of Pigeons and Planes. We looked ahead to some of music releases slated to drop over the next few weeks, especially Young Thug's controversial Carter 6 drop. We also discussed homosexuality in hip-hop in the wake of a recent article that profiled the issue using Thug and Makonnen as examples. And of course, we talked about how we find the music that we select, both on P&P and NW3RADIO.2015-04-0900 minNW3RadioNW3RadioAll White Everything: A White Rapper Discussion With Dan Isenberg (Nah Right) and Dana ArbibWith Action Bronson's "Mr. Wonderful" in stores now and doing well commercially, we decided to discuss the topic of white rappers and what it means to be a white rapper in 2015. We were joined in the conversation by Dan Isenberg (aka Stan Ipcus) and Dana Arbib of A Peace Treaty. We talked about what it means to be a white rapper and how YouTube and social media has opened doors that were previously closed off to rappers who might not have fit stereotypical molds. We also named as many white rappers as we could (and apologies to all those we...2015-04-0200 minNW3RadioNW3RadioFubz (Mishka) and Ant HullWith Dharmic back in Boston, Peter was joined by Mishka's Fubz and personality Anthony Hull. The three talked about the evolution of fashion and streetwear, Kendrick Lamar's album and rap media, and the time Dharmic stole a coach purse for a girl in high school.2015-03-2100 minNW3RadioNW3RadioJ-ZoneThis Wednesday we were joined by hip-hop renaissance man J-Zone. We got him to talk about how he's stayed ahead of the industry by diversifying his portfolio by being everything from a journalist to sound-tracking documentaries (and the occasional porn flick). We also asked him to weigh in on the jury verdict regarding the copyright infringement case on Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines." And that's just a couple of things we discussed.2015-03-1300 minNW3RadioNW3RadioIt's Our Anniversary: Angelo Baque (Supreme), Iamsu!, Alex Wiley, Emily Oberg & Brandon JenkinsFor the one year anniversary of NW3Radio, we were joined by Alex Wiley (one hour before he performed at SOBs), Angelo Baque, the Brand Director for the legendary Supreme clothing brand, and Bay Area's Iamsu!. We talked about Chicago, the Bay Area, the generation gap in New York City's scene, creativity, and what it means to be a rapper (especially in regards to freestyling). Plus, Iamsu! dropped a few bars for the people. More to come as NW3Radio enters year number 2!2015-03-0600 minNW3RadioNW3RadioShomi Patwary (Illusive Media), Brandon Jenkins and Emily ObergShomi Patwary, Brandon "Jinx" Jenkins, and Emily Oberg joined us on NW3RADIO. Jinx and Shomi talked about their recent trips to Detroit (Jinx hanging out with Big Sean and Shomi shooting for PRhyme). Shomi also brought up the time Drake reached out to him on Myspace to become his manager, and why Soulja Boy prevented the creation of a "We Made It" video. We also talked about traveling and dealing with border security. Peter has been detained at a Canadian border, but nothing can top DJ Eclipse's horror stories of traveling in Europe.2015-02-2600 minNW3RadioNW3RadioZvi Edelman with Jake One and Mr. Len (Aired: August 27, 2014)From the vaults: Back when Dharmic was out of town, Peter brought up his old friend and original Live N Direct partner Zvi Edelman, along with super producer Jake One and the great Mr. Len. From there came a great discussion about New York City concerts back in the 90s, the legendary venue Tramps, and what it means to be a producer in 2014. Originally aired August 27, 2014.2015-02-2600 minNW3RadioNW3RadioKent Bryant: A Journey From Bad Boy to God's SonKent Bryant used to be called Topp Dawg, and was involved in artist development for world famous Bad Boy Records. However, in 1996 he threw it all away and reached an amazing epiphany. From there, he found the path to God and became a motivational speaker. Kent was eventually ordained as a priest, and is very active in the community. In this NW3RADIO sit down, Kent talked about his basketball playing days, how drugs caused him to squander a potential career path, and how he's found a happy medium in his life now. This is an inspiring conversation.2015-02-2300 minNW3RadioNW3RadioErika Ramirez of Billboard (Aired: March 19, 2014)Another episode from our vaults, specifically the first month. Peter sat down with Billboard's Erika Ramirez to talk about her come up in the media world, moving from California to pursue the New York City dream, and what it's like to be an editor for a major publication. Plus, she also talked about her Ladies First column. Originally aired March 19, 2014.2015-02-1500 minNW3RadioNW3RadioIt's The Real (Eric & Jeff Rosenthal)The brothers Eric and Jeff Rosenthal aka It's The Real, joined us on the show this week to talk about some of the moves they've been making recently and how far the Internet and online media has come over the last decade (particularly when it comes to podcasting). They also joined Peter in reminiscing about the old G-Unit offices and some of the hijinks that used to take place over there. We also took some phone calls, gave away some tickets (but didn't give away any French Montana face masks), and played some music.2015-02-1300 minNW3RadioNW3RadioSowmya Krishnamurthy (Aired on 3/27/2014)An episode from our first month: While Peter was out celebrating his birthday, Dharmic talked with Sowmya Krishnamurthy on NW3RADIO. We talked about what being brown in the music media world means - both inside and outside the community. Sowmya shared the details of her come up from interning on Wall Street to becoming a full-fledged rap writer and interviewer of the stars. We also talked about the etiquette involved with conducting an interview and asking the tough questions. Originally aired March 27, 2014.2015-02-1000 minNW3RadioNW3RadioDJ Treats & Three Is The Magic Number w/ Leather Corduroys (Joey Purp & Kami De Chukwu)This week's episode of NW3RADIO came at a particularly heavy time for us, as earlier we received word that Dust La Rock, co-founder of Fool's Gold Records, had passed away. As such, we paid tribute to the legendary art director throughout the night. Our good friend DJ Treats came by to talk with us about his Kickstarter campaign to create Ratking-inspired MTA Cards and some of the current events in the rap world, most of which involve the current state of radio. Are celebrated personalities like Sway and Ebro making seven figures? What should Cipha Sounds do next? And...2015-02-0600 minNW3RadioNW3RadioRobin Arzon (Bridge Runners / Undo Ordinary)Robin Arzon joined us to talk about her lifestyle transformation from corporate attorney to full-fledged ultra marathoner, clothing brand owner, and overall fitness guru. We talked about what it's like to run across New York City's bridges, the origins of the Bridge Runners crew, and lots more. Plus, we had a lively discussion about the departure of Cipha Sounds from Hot 97 and the Migos making a grandiose gesture out of their $1000 donation.2015-01-3100 minNW3RadioNW3RadioMax Glazer (Federation Sound)Max Glazer, one of the founders of Federation Sound and a former tour DJ for Rihanna, shared stories of his come up as a hip-hop and reggae DJ and that time Media Takeout claimed that he was dating Rih Rih.2015-01-2200 minNW3RadioNW3RadioBrandon "Jinx" Jenkins (Complex) & Veronica de Souza (digg)Brandon "Jinx" Jenkins (Complex) & Veronica de Souza (digg) join Peter and Dharmic on the radio to talk about the Internet and social media, their come ups, and why we should feel somewhat bad and irresponsible when we shout "Free Max B" or "Free Bobby Shmurda."2015-01-1500 minNW3RadioNW3RadioJoseph Patel (The Fader) and Sebastian Sartor join Peter & DharmicWe start out 2015 with Joseph Patel, VP of Content at The Fader, a good friend of Peter's, and a fellow member of the Brown Man Rap Mafia. We talked about what the generation and cultural gap that comes with being in the entertainment industry while being brown, and also talked about what it was like coming up during the 90s and doing college radio with DJ Shadow. Later in the show, we were joined by producer Sebastian Sartor, who offered his insight on what is currently going on in New York City.2015-01-0800 minNW3RadioNW3RadioNew Years Eve W/ Jon Moskowitz#NW3RADIO closed out 2014 with a bang. With Dharmic back home in Boston, Peter was joined by good friend and talent agent Jon Moskowitz, and they spread some holiday cheer with banter and all of the hits from past to present. 2015 promises to be even better.2015-01-0300 minNW3RadioNW3RadioDJ Premier and Royce da 5'9" (PRhyme) InterviewDJ Premier and Royce Da 5'9" have been everywhere to promote their new PRhyme album, but their #NW3Radio interview was different. We talked about: - Rakim getting arrested the first time they ever performed together. - Gang Starr being offered $2 million to perform at Rock The Bells. - Headquarterz Studios shutting down at the end of the year. - Spending time with Guru's son. And that's just a few of the topics. It's a very honest, somewhat introspective conversation between the two of them, and an absolute honor to get them in the studio.2014-12-2600 minNW3RadioNW3RadioBrent Rollins (of Complex Magazine) - May 7Early on in our #NW3RADIO run, Peter and I got to sit down with the legendary Brent Rollins. We talked to him about his come up from doing logos for Spike Lee to his current work at the top of the game over at Complex. He also kicked some crazy knowledge: like that time Mark Ronson used to write for Ego Trip. Must listen2014-12-1900 minNW3RadioNW3RadioHectah of Mass Appeal & Emily ObergLast night we were joined by Hectah, graphic designer and animator who works on projects for Mass Appeal, Okayplayer, and others. We talked about Stress Magazine, that time Wu-Tang Clan performed on Rikers Island, and some of his most recent projects. Of course, Emily Oberg also joined the cypher, and we talked about the recent developments with Bobby Shmurda.2014-12-1800 minNW3RadioNW3RadioMobile Mondays & Best PizzaTwo separate sets of guests on a very spontaneous night of radio. We started out with Frank Pinello, owner of Best Pizza, who talked about the bold statement for his restaurant and how hip-hop ties into his brand. After he left, we had Natasha Diggs from Mobile Mondays come through to spin 45s and talk about vinyl, parties, and Eric Garner.2014-12-0400 minNW3RadioNW3RadioThanksgiving Eve Broadcast with Kosha Dillz and Emily ObergFor Thanksgiving, we invited Kosha Dillz and Emily Oberg to talk about what's been going on in their lives and to share their stories about coming up in the scene. Plus, we had to find out their definition of what a "struggle rapper" really is.2014-11-2900 minNW3RadioNW3RadioBlack Milk & I.O.D. on #NW3Radio with Peter & DharmicThis week, Peter and Dharmic sat down with Detroit's Black Milk to talk about leaving the D, opening up for Lloyd Banks for his first ever concert, and the infamous "No Fly Zone." Brownsville's I.O.D. also came to the station to talk about ebola, both the pandemic and his most recent song.2014-11-2100 minNW3RadioNW3RadioNick Onken on #NW3Radio with Peter Oasis & Dharmic XPeter and Dharmic sat down with Nick Onken and talked about his entry into the podcasting world, shooting photographs for Justin Bieber (among other people), and traveling all over the world. He also gave some wisdom and advice about becoming an entrepreneur from a creative space. The insight from this episode was amazing. Some jewels were definitely dropped.2014-11-1500 minNW3RadioNW3RadioDuckwrth and The Kickdrums with Peter, Dharmic and Emily ObergOnce again, Peter and I were joined by our home girl Emily Oberg. Together, we welcomed Duckwrth, a talented rapper from South Central by way of San Francisco. Now living in New York, he's getting ready to release an album with The Kickdrums, who made a very rare cameo midway through the show. Of course, we had to put Duckwrth on the spot, and he killed his "Three Is The Magic Number" segment. We ended the show by taking some calls from the people. Shout out to our new trivia segment. #NW3RADIO is for the people! Keep it locked...2014-11-0600 minNW3RadioNW3RadioKatie Longmyer (Good Peoples) and Sebastian Sartor on #NW3Radio with Peter & DharmicKatie Longmyer (Good Peoples) and Sebastian Sartor on #NW3Radio with Peter & Dharmic. We talk branding, marketing, EDM, concert production and much more. Read about Katie Longmyer: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/13/fashion/katie-longmyer-business-art-music.html?_r=02014-10-3000 minNW3RadioNW3RadioJesse Kirshbaum (Nue Agency) on #NW3Radio with Peter Oasis & Dharmic XWith CMJ in full swing, we decided to bring in a man who has some experience in putting together incredible showcase events: Jesse Kirshbaum, CEO of NUE. We took a trip down memory lane, revisiting a NUE Agency showcase that left Theophilus London upset and some of Wale's earliest NYC shows. We also talked about how touring leads to career longevity, and the future of the live music industry and brand partnerships. And of course, we had to hook up the listeners with a pair of tickets to see next week's #CRWN with T.I. and Elliott Wilson. #NW3RADIO...2014-10-2300 minNW3RadioNW3RadioDJ Eclipse On #NW3RadioThis Wednesday, we were blessed with the presence of the one and only DJ Eclipse of Rock Steady Crew, Non Phixion, and Halftime Show fame. Naturally Peter and E took a trip down memory lane as they reminisced about Fat Beats and Tramps and shared some pretty crazy stories. Like that time Mariah Carey introduced herself to Eclipse thinking that he was Stretch Armstrong. Or that time Necro threw a dead pigeon into the crowd. Great times. Shout out to Sam Diamond for winning our first ever ticket giveaway on #NW3RADIO, and see if you can spot a very...2014-10-0500 minNW3RadioNW3RadioPaul Cantor on #NW3Radio with Peter, Dharmic and Emily ObergPaul Cantor is a writer, producer and rap personality from Staten Island. We speak about the Wu Tang Clan, the state of being a writer in 2014, the fall of XXL Magazine, music production and more. Emily Oberg (Complex TV) joins Peter and Dharmic to talk about current events.2014-09-2500 minNW3RadioNW3RadioThe Black Opera Plays "Fact Or Fiction" and Talk House Shoes and Deepak Chopra on #NW3RADIOThe enigmatic rap collective known as The Black Opera stopped by WNYU to talk about their upcoming album, The Great Year (September 30). As they pride themselves on being a nameless voice, we played a game of "Fact or Fiction" to get to know them. The Ops also talked about the importance of House Shoes to their start, knowing Mayer Hawthorne when he was beginning his career as a DJ, and how Deepak Chopra became a fan of their music. Tune into #NW3RADIO every Wednesday night from 9PM - 10:30PM only on 89.1FM / wnyu.org.2014-09-1100 minNW3RadioNW3RadioRaury Talks Spirituality, Family, and the Origins of the Raur Hat on #NW3RADIOPeter and I donned our Raur Hats and chopped it up with the man himself, Raury. We had an in-depth conversation about spirituality, the importance of family, and the origins of his trademark headpiece. The Atlanta native gets deep as he begins to realize his potential as an icon for this generation. A must listen indeed. #NW3RADIO airs every Wednesday night from 9PM - 10:30PM on WNYU. Tune in on 89.1FM in the NYC/Tri-state area or online on wnyu.org.2014-09-0400 minNW3RadioNW3RadioAndy Cohn Talks The Fader, Fader Fort At SXSW, & Meets Combat Jack On #NW3RADIOAndy Cohn is the president and publisher of The Fader. He joined us on #NW3RADIO to talk about the success of the magazine, it's role in bringing hip-hop to SXSW, the importance of making the right brand partnerships, and more. Towards the end, Combat Jack made a surprise appearance and he met Cohn for the first time live on air. Tune into #NW3RADIO every Wednesday at 9PM on WNYU!2014-08-0800 minNW3RadioNW3RadioCommon on Jay Z Watching His 1996 Show & Album With Nas (#NW3RADIO)Common called into #NW3RADIO last week to promote his latest album, "Nobody's Smiling." He talked about working with new talent such as Vince Staples and Dreezy, and also talked about one of the standout songs, "Rewind That," a tribute to the late J. Dilla. However, he also shared stories from his past, like the time Jay Z came to watch him perform at legendary New York City venue Tramps, and also "put it out there" that he will be working with Nas "at some point" on the anticipated "Nas Dot Com" collaboration album.2014-08-0700 minNW3RadioNW3RadioHoward Bloom on NW3RADIO (The Soul of an Artist and What it Means to Be an Icon)Part 2 of Howard Bloom's sitdown on #NW3RADIO. To sum it up: the man dropped GEMS. Every aspiring artist needs to listen to this.2014-08-0100 minNW3RadioNW3RadioHoward Bloom NW3 Radio Part 1 (The History of Rap)Howard Bloom joined Peter and I on #NW3RADIO this Wednesday. In part one of our two part conversation, Howard broke down his role in hip-hop history, as the publicist for Sylvia Robinson & Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, and later on for Run-DMC. He explains Russell Simmons' genius and why he turned down working with Schooly D. He also defends Sylvia from some of the criticism she's received over the years. Rap Nerdery at its finest!2014-08-0100 minNW3RadioNW3RadioCombat Jack on "Now Where Were We" with Peter Oasis & Dharmic X (June 4, 2014)Combat Jack dropped some jewels during last night's episode of NW3RADIO with Peter Oasis and myself. He talked about respect, culture, and the future of hip-hop. A pretty intelligent conversation. Much respect to the OG. More episodes on the way. Tune in on 89.1FM or wnyu.org every Wednesday night from 9PM - 10:30PM.2014-06-0500 min