The red carpet is out and the whole auditorium is filled with lights and cameras. Live from SF State, it's the Blacktop Awards! Merquillo & Big Rich co-host the series finale of "Blacktop Radio". After 5 seasons of dominating the airwaves, Blacktop Radio will leave KSFS holding the prestigious Best Radio Show in 2012. Who will win Best Singer? Who is the Dopest Rapper? What is the Best Song of the year? From the ring of the school bell to the final curtain, it's The Blacktop baby!
May 26, 2013•46 min
Original Air Date: March 16, 2013 (KSFS) Weezy calls Merquillo to clear up rumors of him dying. Tune into The Blacktop every Saturday from 3-4pm (PST) at http://ksfsmedia.net/radio .
Mar 18, 2013•5 min
After doing a 4-year timeout, Taj-He-Spitz is back making his debut on Blacktop Radio. Merquillo asks Taji how he's grown from a preteen in Yahoo chatrooms to a buzzing artist receiving fanmail from Philadelphia, Canada, and Japan. Taji leaks three singles off his upcoming EP "I Got It" including the title track "I Got It", "Single Girls" and "Big Bank". "I don't make trend music, I make 'in' music... I just feel like right now I would rather tell you about them problems you got with that welfar...
Oct 22, 2012•12 min
Fly Street Gang crosses the Bay Bridge from Oakland to Frisco to stop by The Blacktop. Tah and Phantom inform fans that Jay West will be out soon, and they talk about their Zero Gravity mixtape, new singles, and Phantom's new clothing line Fxckin Amvzin. Finding their niche in the Ratchet/Club genre, FSG leaks their new singles "PMF (Put It In My Face)", "Bad B@#$% Contest", and Blacktop favorite "Knock It Out" ft. R.O.D. Follow Fly Street Gang at http://flystreetgang.com http://twitter.com/tah_...
Oct 18, 2012•9 min
Priceless Da Roc (TPE/FOMG), returns to The Blacktop and costs Merquillo $10,000 in FCC fines out the gate. Priceless leaks a few songs off his new mixtape Underground Celebrity including "Hella Saucy" (prod. by EA Ski), "Players Club" ft. Clyde Carson & Erk Tha Jerk, and "Go Crazy" (prod. by Priceless Da Roc). Quillo also asks Price what it felt like to make thousands of fans at the Oracle Arena hit that s#@- at Summer Jam. Follow Priceless Da Roc http://twitter.com/PricelessDaRoc http://fa...
Oct 11, 2012•12 min
On this episode of The Blacktop Merquillo interviews Kool John, creator of Shmop Life and starter on the CFOPA/NewBay squad. Kool John talks about his upcoming project "Peace, Love & Shmop" while looking back at an eventful 2012. Follow Kool John at http://schmoplife.com http://twitter.com/k00lj0hn Instagram: K00LJ0hn http://standupguyshit.tumblr.com Follow Merquillo at http://twitter.com/Merquillo Instagram: Merquillo
Oct 02, 2012•10 min
On this episode of The Blacktop, Merquillo interviews 16 year producer Lewi V from the Bay Area. Lewi V, a young musical prodigy, is the newest member of the super production group League of Starz (Universal). Lewi talks about getting Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J on one of his beats, and also landing 3 placements on Wiz Khalifa's Cabin Fever 2 mixtape. Be on the lookout for this young rising star. Follow Lewi V: http://www.lvbangers.com http://facebook.com/TheRealLewiV http://twitter.com/LewiVBeatz h...
Sep 24, 2012•10 min
Fresh off a championship season, Blacktop Radio returns with the Season 4 Premiere. Joining Merquillo for the season premiere is R&B songstress Jimmie Reign. Jimmie talks to Quillo about her new album "The Other Side of Love" and drops two exclusive singles "She Loves" and "Miss You". She also talks about "the new Jimmie", her store Candid Boutique, and what inspired The Other Side of Love. Follow Jimmie Reign on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jimmiereign and on her official website: www.jimmie...
Sep 18, 2012•10 min
Fresh out of winning the Best Radio Show at BECA Fest 2012 (San Francisco State University's Annual Award Show for Television, Film, & Radio), Merquillo and Sippmoe present the full episode of the Season 3 Finale. Listen to 100 minutes of Hip Hop/R&B on The Blacktop with celebrity guest host, Big Rich aka Fillmore Rich. Big Rich is best known for appearing on MTV & BET with singles such as "SF Anthem" ft. San Quinn & Boo Banga, and "That's The Business". In addition the Artist of...
May 22, 2012•1 hr 41 min
The Blacktop, aka #BlacktopRadio is an Urban Contemporary show hosted by Merquillo at KSFS (San Francisco State University). Blacktop Radio is currently in its 3rd Season, and has featured several rising artists & producers from the Bay Area. Merquillo & co-host SippMoe are live every Saturday from 12-2pm PT/3-5pm ET at ksfs.sfsu.edu . Every week, Merquillo spins the hottest Hip Hop/R&B in the country. In addition, SippMoe quenches your thirst with his weekly "Double Shot" Plus the w...
May 01, 2012•5 min
This special episode of The Blacktop was recorded live at the historical Yoshi's Jazz Club in SF. Tune in as Merquillo interviews Poplyfe, a band out of Oakland, CA whose talent and energy are reminiscent of the Jackson 5. Poplyfe, was featured on NBC's America's Got Talent in 2011 and placed 4th out of millions of contestants across the country. Dylan Wiggins (Keys, Music Director/Producer) and Jaden Wiggins (Bass), are sons of Grammy award winning member D'wayne Wiggins from Tony! Toni! Tone! ...
Apr 18, 2012•13 min
Fillmoe's own Bailey drops by The Blacktop for a live interview and plays his new single "In A While" and the popular 49er's anthem "Who's Got It Better?" E Walk (Oakland, CA) goes for his 4th win in the Freestyle Battle against Kidd Fresh (Jackson, MS) Guest judges: D-lo Da Madd Scientist (Hustle Up Ent), G2, & Chris Morocco (Bay Area Videographer/Director)
Apr 13, 2012•15 min
Merquillo sits down with HBK Skip and they talk about his debut mixtape "Wet". E Walk (Oakland, CA) goes for the 3-peat in the Freestyle Battle against Lil' Notic (Oakland, CA).
Mar 12, 2012•15 min
Nio Tha Gift visits Merquillo to promote his new mixtape "No More Mr. Niceguy." E Walk defends the title against YM in Battle #3. Guest judges: Nio Tha Gift, Yung Mar, Big Hent (Team Backpack) Follow us on Twitter: @Merquillo @Sippmoe @NIOTHAGIFT @ewalkums @MARmuzic @hent2
Mar 11, 2012•20 min
Former BET 106 & Park Freestyle Friday champion Priceless Da Roc chops it up w/ Merquillo and brings new music including "Slow Down" ft. Clyde Carson & The Team. Battle #2 w/ Champion, BlackCloud (San Francisco, CA) & Challenger, E Walk (Oakland, CA). Guest judges: Priceless Da Roc, Yung Mar (Team Backpack), Big Hent (Team Backpack). Follow us on Twitter: @Merquillo @Sippmoe @PricelessDaRoc @BlackCloudMc @ewalkums @MARmuzic @hent2
Feb 20, 2012•19 min
Yung Mar from TeamBackpack joins Merquillo in the Season Premiere of #BlacktopRadio. Plus, the first official Blacktop Battle w/ Real Talk (San Leandro, CA) & BlackCloud (San Francisco, CA). Tune into The Blacktop every Saturday on KSFS from Noon-2pm (PST). Live Link: www.ksfs.sfsu.edu Follow us on Twitter: @Merquillo @marmuzic @TeamBackpack @r3altalk88 @BlackCloudMC
Feb 16, 2012•15 min
