Fader President and Publisher Andy Cohn and EIC Naomi Zeicnher talks their monumental 100th issue featuring the Drake and Rihanna double cover, the SXSW Fader Fort, Cornerstone and their continued dominance in the publishing world. Talib Kweli and 9th Wonder talk their 'Indie 500' project, the stigma with "conscious rap", the recent Complex "rift" and why we should continue to appreciate all forms of rap music.
Superfriends Erick Sermon, Torae, Deray and Netta all stopped by. From hip hop rugs to #BlackLivesMatter, this episode has it all covered. #RaiseTheBar Internets
On the eve on one of the most bizarre mc battles ever, Keith Murray talks about his vida loca, the battles, the bruises, time taken away and time given. And why, no matter how much the game changes, the art of mc'ing will never die.
Memphis, Tennessee native Yo Gotti shares his business principals with us, how his mom and aunties and 'em taught him the game, how he's able to be as successful, if not more than his more well known contemporary rap colleagues, how he came up with 50 Cent and Rick Ross, the Bawse one, and how his success supports his community. His mixtape 'The Return' is in stores now so go cop and listen to his mursic.
20 years in the game and always outspoke, Consequence stopped by to remind us of his pedigree. From coming up with his cousin Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest, the breakup of that dynasty, how Sean Puffy Combs wanted to sign him to Bad Boy Records, to building with Kanye West, all his beefs, his contributions as a writer/ghost writer, why he's on the path of conciliation, and why no one should consider him a weed carrier.
Mr. Brad Jordan is back and is..., well all over the place. Listen as Face's mind plays tricks on us, and how he feels his latest album 'Deeply Rooted' is his greatest work ever. We also get a visit by Bril Ndiaye, DJ Mars and Tai Saint-Louis who talk about their "The Art Behind The Tape" book. 'Deeply Rooted' hits stores September 4th.
We hear about the #BLM movement but rarely about its artists. Ferguson, Missouri native Tef Poe shares his music, talks about how his life changed the day Michael Brown was murdered by Darren Wilson, what happened on the front line of Ferguson and how that city's changed after a year. Tef Poe also has BARS. Like he once said, "this ain’t your grandparents’ civil rights movement." His album 'War Machine III' is available on itunes now.
Without Luther Campbell, we might not have hip hop in the south. The ultimate hustler gives us the definitive interview on his journeys, trials and triumphs. His story really is the American dream and he's broken down many barriers for us to enjoy our freedoms. His book "The Book Of Luke, My Fight For Truth, Justice and Liberty City" is out now.
On the eve of the release of 'Straight Outta Compton', we get the guru of G-Funk to talk about his chapter of what make the West win. We also get a visit from R. Marcus Taylor, the actor who plays Suge Knight in the movie. Regulators!
We got the power. My long time ex client Naturi Naughton breaks down her journey from being judged from her former crew as the least likely to succeed to the one to keep our eyes on. It's an amazing story. Nothing less than a powerful story.
Houston is in the building. The most hated, never underrated, Trae shares how he climbed out that hole of being black balled and cut off to how he's one of the most connected and respected cats in the game. He also talks about how his new album is very collaborative. His album 'Tha Truth' album is out now.
Ms. Jones came on the Combat Jack Show and dominated us with her strong presence. She binded our attention as she bared her life story to us. How she was thrust into the spotlight as a social right activist and sex positive feminist writer. Her intro and description of The Life in BDSM and more. Feminsta Jones came, and we submitted.
On the eve of the release of their collaborative album 'Human', Joell and !llmind discuss and treat us to a few cuts of the new project. Yaowa!
Puppy love, teen pregnancy, generational abuse, guns, guns and more guns, Liza Rios, widow of Big Pun shares her tale of family, love, disfunction and growth. Son Chris Rivers shares his memories of Pun and talks his career. Never have you heard this story as candid as it is here. Toma!
The times are changing, and DeRay Mckesson stopped by to talk his transformation from educator to fighting full time for social justice in this digital age. And yes, he rocked his blue vest. #BlackLivesMatter
The "Most Successful Engineer In Hip Hop" makes his second appearance on The Combat Jack Show to share his thoughts on the Roc hey day, the recent Tidal Roc reunion, behind the scenes on some of his greatest hits and why Jay Z didn't get ethered by Jay Z. Plus, a very special announcement by Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson.
The Queen of Urban Radio drops by to give us an update on her life, why she doesn't give the cookies on the first date, her relationship with her co-members of the Breakfast Club, the return of Lip Service and more. All Hail The Queen.
So much history in this special episode. Did you know Lloyd Price was the first American act to sell a million records? Or that he helped create Rock & Roll? Or discovered Don King? Its always an honor to sit with legends and Lloyd Price is definitely legendary.
On the heels of dropping his EP 'Stuff In My Backpack', Denaun Porter talks growing up in Detroit, getting shot, working with Dilla, Eminem, Dre, the whirlwind that was D12 and finally coming into his own as a producer and solo artist.
Jamilah Lemiuex came in glowing like a sun as she broke down her feminism, her blackness, her travels from Chicago to NYC, being a single mother and why you can't stop her shine.
Kool DJ Red Alert's is a fully history lesson that dates back to the early days of Kool Herc and Afrika Bambataa to the BDP Juice Crew beef to the birth of the Native Tongues to the creation of Hot 97. It's all here. Yeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhh!
In the midst of #Baltimore, #Ferguson, #BlackLivesMatter and a host of other issues, we sit with Dr. Marc Lamont Hill who walks us through his journeys, sheds light on his relationship with the infamous Bill O'Reilly, his views on race in America, President Obama, Drs. Cornel West and Michael Eric Dyson and more. We also get his Top Five List. Press play and #RaiseTheBar
Fly International Luxurious Arts! Raekwon walks us through his most collaborative project. 20 year veterans usually don't embrace the new wave, the Chef explains why he did. The 'FILA' album is out in stores now.
We got Rob's life story. From motherless child to being on the ground floor of the Bad Boy Empire. Then jail. His health. And now his comeback. Realest story you'll hear today.
Keeping it in the Bronx, we have the incomparable Diamond D. We play his hits, he gives us the science behind them. The recipe for a classic episode. Ain't nothing more to it.
The father of Hip Hop Kool Herc gives us a very rare interview documenting the birth of Hip Hop, how he ran the game throughout the 1970's, how his man Coke La Rock was the very first rap emcee, the records he discovered, how he almost died for this culture, his battle with drugs, health issues and his top five emcees and deejays. This one is for the history books. We do this for the culture!
As your requested, we had Rapper Big Pooh on to discuss his latest EP "Words Paint Pictures", which is brilliant. Which led us to talking about the #BlackLivesMatter movement, the prison industrial complex, how he was the most underrated and his podcast 'Pooh On Sports' and his love for the NBA.
From The Bronx to Hollywood, Malik Yoba shares how he came up with 'Cool Runnings', the success that was 'New York Undercover', what happened to the Black Hollywood of the 1990's and what it is now. He also talks how he was underutilized and how [SPOILER ALERT!!] Vernon Turner was prematurely killed off in the current cultural phenomena that is 'Empire' and more. Plus, legendary record woman Shanti Das talks Women's History month and her accomplishments in the music business.
Juvenile discusses his role in the birth of Cash Money, his first trip to NY and performing at The Tunnel, becoming a millionaire before the major deal, and the driving force behind "Ha" and "Back That Thang Up". We also touched on reconciling with Cash Money, his thoughts on the Birdman and Lil Wayne feud, as well as his upcoming compilation mixtape, "Mardi Gras". This what y'all been waiting for, Ha!
Kool Keith shares his long and eventful journey, from the South Bronx, to dancing in front of President Ronald Reagan, to the legendary hip hop clubs like Union Square and the Latin Quarters, to moving out west and inventing "pornocore", Dr. Octagon and all his various personalities. Crazy how his past intersect with a young Iggy Azalea. Poppa Large, big shot on the east coast.
