In the early 1980’s before there was Yo MTV Raps, BET’s Rap City those in the New York City tri-state area remember getting home after school to watch Video Music Box. We speak with founder & host Ralph McDaniels. He along with his partner Lionel “Vid Kid” Martin went from presenting videos to creating them. […]
Read More In Salute of Video Music Box with Ralph McDanielsYou know Daredevil; the Marvel character and the Netflix series. Chances are you don’t know Joe Strechay. He’s the guy who taught Charlie Cox, the actor playing Daredevil in the Netflix series, how to be blind! Hear how he gained this expertise, what he does as a day job (recently changed) and why we are […]
Read More Daredevil – Without the Radioactive WasteWe’re featuring founder & CEO of Vintertainment discussing the music business. We hear about; the connection between Joeski Love’s Pee Wee Herman Dance and Lionel Richie. He shares Keith Sweat’s early days plus we hear the infamous story of Doctor Dre, a red leather suit and 2 chairs on wheels. Subscribe to the podcast now and […]
Read More Starting Careers: Founder CEO of Vintertainment Mr. Vincent DavisYes, “The Choice is Yours” was an enormous hit for Black Sheep. While we discuss the song we also hear about his decision to not glorify his own experiences in the streets. More on the duo’s start, the Native Tongue and of course his current projects including his label Pool of Genius and single FUG […]
Read More The Choice is… Black Sheep Dres’Finding your talent before you’re a teenager; enabling you to make money, build a reputation and career. #Blessing This is what happened for Brooklyn’s own DJ Scratch Hear his journey & some of the adventures along the way like becoming a RUSH artist, meeting Jam Master Jay, and his role in the legendary group EPMD. […]
Read More Adventures of DJ ScratchThere aren’t too many DJ’s who can say they have been a part of Rap Music on the radio since it’s beginning days. DJ Chuck Chillout is one of them and he can still be heard today. Hear how he began, his thoughts on the art of DJ’ing today, his former intern Funk Master Flex […]
Read More DJ Chuck Chill OutWhen you think of a DJ who can liven up a party, Chances are the name that comes to mind is Kid Capri. He takes us through his start in the Bronx, NY and his journey from selling mixtapes, landing a spot on Def Comedy Jam, appearing on Yo MTV Raps, producing for artists like […]
Read More Lessons from The Real Kid CapriFred “Bugsy” Buggs aka The Mic Wrecker/The Buggs a radio legend, a mentor to many in the radio business including Doctor Dre but most notably he’s a gentleman and good guy. We’re fortunate to have him spend some time with us discussing how he got started in radio, early stories of bringing rap music to […]
Read More The Mic Wrecker, Mr. Fred “Bugsy” BuggsIn the early days of rap music, OfficialTjswan brought some memorable melodic hooks to the game. Make the Music with Your Mouth, Nobody beats the Biz & more…Hear how Swan & Biz met, how their loyalty was tested and learn how Biz should be known as a Prophet. Plus, TJ Swan has one of the […]
Read More TJ Swan – “Who Sang on Those Records”Before anyone could enjoy a #YoMTVRapsExperience there was Video Music Box created and hosted by Ralph McDaniels and Lionel “Vid Kid” Martin. Hear how each show impacted the other in the Yo special. A more in-depth episode with Ralph is coming soon. Subscribe to the podcast now and make sure you don’t miss an episode! […]
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