Huge shout out to Breeze Mantana for holding it down on Ep 94 of the WeGoinIN Presents... podcast. In this episode, we talk about the independent grind, staying consistent, his latest releases, and how the game has changed since we first linked up in the HipHopGame days. Breeze is someone who should be on your radar, and if he's not right now, he will after this interview. http://instagram.com/breezemantana http://instagram.com/seven3zero http://thephbook.com
Oct 11, 2023•36 min
And just like that we're back with another! In this episode, I catch up with the talented Eff Yoo to talk about his recent records, including Respectfully, Eff Yoo, produced entirely by Deep of 2 Hungry Bros. We also talk about his culinary adventures, fatherhood, how he keeps getting better, and much more. https://ihadanaccidentrecords.com/album/respectfully-eff-yoo instagram.com/effyoo instagram.com/seven3zero You can go back in the archive to check my previous convos with Eff: http://wegoinin...
Oct 09, 2023•33 min
For Episode 92, we're taking it to the STL by way of Brick City to catch up with Rec Riddles, who just dropped the incredible album Scam Musial, produced by Capo. In this interview, we chop it up about the album, growing up in a baseball family, moving from Newark to St. Louis, getting heard as an artist today, and much more. http://instagram.com/rec_riddles http://instagram.com/seven3zero http://thephbook.com
Oct 05, 2023•35 min
We're back with an incredible interview with the one and only Masta Ace! I caught up with Ace while he's on tour in Phoenix alongside Marco Polo and eMC member Stricklin. In this interview, we talk about hitting the road post-COVID, his health habits, the new album with Marco Polo, his biggest musical surprise, being a proud dad, his Tiny Desk concert, and of course his upcoming musical. A huge thank you to Masta Ace for being so generous with his time. http://instagram.com/mastaacepics http://i...
Sep 26, 2023•49 min
We have another classic interview with friend of the program Eto! In this interview, Eto sheds light on his upcoming project, breaks down his incredible New New York mixtape with DJ Doo Wop, what it's like working with Raekwon and Tony Yayo, and much more. http://linktr.ee/seven3zero
Aug 29, 2023•37 min
I caught up with Vic Monroe, hailing from the city of Chi, to discuss his latest project IMMACULATE REFLECTIONS. The self-produced album gives a unique autobiographical look into the life of Vic while hitting the listener off with some dope boom-bap at the same time. In this interview, we talk about the album, his creative process, what it’s like being a basketball dad, and much more. Be sure to hit up the links after you check the interview to stay tuned in on Vic’s music and the latest from my...
Jul 27, 2023•34 min
Without JJP, we never would have known that South Shore, son, ain't nothing nice. Throughout the years, Jojo has steadily released a stream of quality music. In this interview, we discuss his latest, Vintage, as well as the dad life, his new business ventures, and much more. https://www.instagram.com/seven3zero https://www.twitter.com/seven3zero thephbook.com
Jun 21, 2023•36 min
It’s been a minute since Supastition and I had the chance to catch up. If you’ve really been paying attention, you’ll remember the incredible anecdote Supa shared in Rock, Rock, Rock On: The Robert “PH” Diaz Story (thephbook.com). Recently, Supastition released his latest project, Every Last Word (EP of the year, stop the count), the first in a two-part series. Eery Last Word provides a real look into Supa’s life and what he’s been facing over the past few years, as well as where he’s going in t...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr
jun and I have been doing interviews for over 20 years now (and each one gets better!) jun an incredible and innovative MC. Proof? Just take a listen to his latest album, Long Days and Short Lives, available on all DSPs, where you’ll hear his innovative wordplay, cadences, and storytelling over gripping beats that serve as the perfect backdrop for his baritone delivery. In this interview, we discuss the hard truths that go with adulting and finding the time and energy to create hip-hop music. We...
Jan 10, 2023•40 min
We’re back with Part Two of UnLearn the World’s insightful interview. For those who go back with UnLearn the World, you may remember him as Un or UnLearn and remember that he was repping Washington Heights. For over a decade now, UnLearn the World’s been living in the Bay Area and has since become a fixture in the scene there, which is why we begin this interview discussing the tragic murder of Zumbi of Zion I before discussing UnLearn’s music, how he reconnected with Jake One, and gaining fans ...
Jan 06, 2023•28 min
This interview is so fresh, we gotta break it into two parts. In this first part, UnLearn the World, incredible MC and Education Director at the game-changing non-profit Hip-Hop 4 Change, discusses how he’s grown into his role of Education Director and how he’s been able to impact students’ lives while dismantling white supremacy. UnLearn also makes a strong case for why we don’t need any more rappers! Give this a listen and check out Part Two, where we talk more about his music and reminisce on...
Jan 05, 2023•53 min
Took some time off but just like that, WeGoinIN Presents... is back and who better to lead off our return than friend of the program Wordsworth, whose recent accomplishments include: 1) Releasing a children's novel 2) Releasing one of his best projects to-date, Fragility of Life 3) Continuing to hold it down in the classroom as Mr. Johnson 4) Celebrating a birthday We talk about all of this and more here. Cop Socks here: https://www.amazon.com/Socks-Mr-Vinson-Jamel-Johnson/dp/B0BL2JZVYF/ref=sr_1...
Jan 03, 2023•44 min
We're back with Episode 82, which features long-time friend of the program Wordsworth. Last summer, Words released his first book (which I helped to edit). In this interview, we talk about the book and the importance of it, along with how Words has been handling virtual teaching, his next projects, and if the Nets can beat the Lakers this year. For more, check out wegoinin.com and linktr.ee/seven3zero
Apr 08, 2021•43 min
Here's part two of the LR Blitzkrieg and Bad Seed interview, where we talk about how they got Poison Pen to play a cop on The 6ixers album and the legacy of PH.
Apr 07, 2021•26 min
LR Blitzkrieg and Bad Seed are The 6ixers. They have a tremendous history in the game and have made an incredible impact on New York underground hip-hop. This is part one, where we dive into the album and discuss the underground scene of NYC in the late '90s. Part two drops later this week.
Apr 05, 2021•34 min
WeGoinIN Presents... is off hiatus and back with Radio B for an interview we did right before the unexpected hiatus. In this episode, which was recorded in May 2020, we talk about the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, racial tension in Richmond, and how he's able to use his platform as an artist as a tool for social change. Also peep the exclusive freestyle Radio B drops to kick the episode off.
Apr 01, 2021•50 min
Welcome to Episode 78 of WeGoinIN Presents, where I'm joined by Killy Shoot to talk about his new album Heavy Math and what it was like working with Onaje Jordan. We talk about what the process was like, how he balanced his hardcore rhymes with imparting knowledge, who’s the best gamer in Home Team, and much more. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast and go back to Episode 77, if you missed it, for my conversation with 100GrandRoyce and episodes 76 to catch up on Team Demo. And please hit up t...
May 26, 2020•33 min
Welcome to Episode 77 of WeGoinIN Presents, where I'm joined by 100GrandRoyce to talk about his new album Prodigal Son and what it was like working with 183rd. We talk about what the process was like, why he’s in his creative prime right now, how his output has increased since the stay at home orders, and much more. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast and go back to Episode 76, if you missed it, for my conversation with Team Demo and episodes 74 and 75 for my conversation with DV Alias Khryst...
May 25, 2020•27 min
Welcome to Episode 76 of WeGoinIN Presents, where I'm joined by the Team Demo fellas to talk about the KillSwitch album and what it was like working with Bad Seed. They also talk about their upcoming projects with Wais P and Illa Ghee, but before we get into that, we traced the Team Demolition history back to when they first started working with Yogi, yes, that Yogi from Cru and Bad Boy. The guys also talk about what it was like working with 50 Cent on “Crime Wave,” which was a monumental look f...
May 19, 2020•53 min
Welcome to Episode 75 of WeGoinIN Presents, where we’re picking up right where we left off with DV Alias Khryst. In this part of the interview, we talk about his work with Smoothe Da Hustler, Trigger the Gambler, and D/R Period on the classic Once Upon a Time in America as well as what’s coming up for DV. It’s been over a decade since our last interview, so we had a lot of catching up to do. Go back and catch Part 1 of our interview if you haven’t done that yet and don’t sleep on Episode 73 with...
May 01, 2020•40 min
Welcome to Episode 74 of WeGoinIN Presents, where I’m joined by the legendary DV. DV has been a trendsetter, being one of the first artists who can actually sing and MC. We talk about how he’s been a pioneer and how he’s discovered talent throughout the years, including seeing potential in a 15 year-old NEMS. We also talk about surviving the highs and lows of the industry and how faith grounds everything DV does. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we talk about working with Smoothe Da Hustler, Trigger...
Apr 29, 2020•38 min
Welcome to Episode 73 of WeGoinIN Presents, where I’m joined by Inglewood’s own General Backpain. If you’re not familiar with GBP, I think it’s impossible to not be a fan after checking this interview. If you’ve been paying attention and you’re already a fan, chances are, you’re going to learn something new here, like why General Backpain is the “Count Chocula of the West.” Also, you can go back to the archives to check out Episode 58, where I talked to frequent GBP collaborator Killy Shoot, and...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Welcome to Episode 72 of WeGoinIN Presents, where the legendary R.A. the Rugged Man comes through for an unforgettable interview. Last week, R.A. dropped his masterpiece of an album, All My Heroes are Dead. You think it’s too soon to call it a masterpiece? Tell that to the critics. In the interview, we talk about the new project, what the lockdown’s been like in Germany, how times like these are really challenging for touring MCs like R.A., how he keeps getting better, and much more. twitter.com...
Apr 24, 2020•32 min
Welcome to Episode 71 of WeGoinIN Presents, where I’m joined by Bad Seed, who made his first appearance on Episode 24. Today we talk about his incredible new album Kill Switch, a mind-bending saga about what happens to a boy, Malik, who finds a comic book. Bad Seed expertly crafts the story of Malik over the soulful and gritty production of Team Demo, the all-star production crew behind hits like 50’s “Crimewave” and upcoming projects like an album with Wais P. After the interview, make sure you...
Apr 20, 2020•30 min
Welcome to Episode 70 of WeGoinIN Presents, where I’m joined by the Man on Fire himself, John Creasy. I virtually travel to Niagara Falls to check in with someone who should be on everyone’s playlist, especially with his latest release, The Omen. John Creasy’s The Omen is a gritty ride through Niagara Falls that battles between the ideas of good and evil with super-sharp penmanship. In this interview, we discuss The Omen and the making of it, coming from Niagara Falls, working with Jamal Gasol, ...
Apr 16, 2020•35 min
Swave Sevah comes back to WeGoinIN Presents... to give a highly entertaining interview about panic buying toilet paper, his new project Hell Up In Harlem with Parallel Thought, being an essential worker in NYC, homeschooling, and much more. twitter.com/swavesevah twitter.com/seven3zero www.instagram.com/swavesevah instagram.com/seven3zero instagram.com/wordsbybriankayser wegoinin.com wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Welcome to Episode 68 of WeGoinIN Presents, where I’m joined by Mr. Johnson aka Wordsworth. While Words is known in hip-hop circles as an incredible MC, he also teaches TV, music, and film production at Oak Hammock Middle School in Fort Myers, Florida. Since his school is closed, like most schools throughout the U.S., I wanted to catch up to him to see how he’s adapted to distance learning, both as a teacher and parent. While we still talk music here, that’s clearly secondary to the stresses we’...
Apr 09, 2020•21 min
Black Geez just wrote a new bible we should all be listening to - Flour City Street Bible. His new album, produced entirely by his Rochester fam and longtime creative partner Eto, is an incredible look into his life and what made him into the MC he is today. In this interview we talk about what the lockdown’s been like in Rochester, working on Flour City Street Bible with Eto and how they got their start working together over 20 years ago. We also talk about his relationship with 38 Spesh, how h...
Apr 02, 2020•33 min
Poison Pen comes back for a much-needed check-in on how he’s maintaining in this new age of social distancing and what New York is like on Coronavirus lockdown. We also talk about his new music, tips for avoiding boredom, and a whole lot more. If you don’t want to listen on Soundcloud, you can hit up any of your favorite podcasting platforms by searching for WeGoinIN Presents.. http://twitter.com/PoisonPenBK http://twitter.com/seven3zero https://www.instagram.com/poisonpenbk http://instagram.com...
Mar 26, 2020•55 min
It’s only been a year since my last Eto interview, but with everything he’s been up to, that seems like far too long. Not only has he stayed collabing with other artists, Eto put out an incredible project, RocAmerikkka, with Flee Lord. Eto’s next big project is his album The Beauty of It, featuring production from all the greats, including Alchemist, Large Pro, and more. In this interview, we talk The Beauty of It and assembling a dream team of producers, the Alchemist-produced single “The Pot,”...
Mar 23, 2020•25 min
