Every other Tuesday, we release an interview with hip hop artists and creatives, who range from DJs to breakers, emcees to writers, producers to entrepreneurs, community leaders and mentors. We talk about their passion for hip hop, their lessons learned, business practices, relationships, personal development and maintaining health. You will get to know our guests and learn from their experiences. Thereby, we hope you get a real and authentic insight into the untold stories and lives of the people who actively contribute to the hip hop culture, beyond the mass media portrayal.
This weekend we received the incredibly sad news that Stephen Gaines aka Baba Zumbi aka MC Zion passed away on August 13th, at the young age of 49. Our condolences and hearts go out to his family, friends, and close ones, especially Amp Live and Deuce Eclipse. Zumbi and Amp formed the group Zion I and released their debut album called Mind over Matter in the year 2000. They followed up with an impressive 12 albums as well as numerous collaboration albums, EPs, and features. In 2010, we recorded an interview with Zion I that we want to share with you to remember Baba Zumbi. We talk about how they met in College, their creative process of making an album, their inspirations, and their perspective on hip hop culture.You can find more about Zion I here:https://zionicrew.com/www.youtube.com/user/zionitvwww.instagram.com/zion_i_crew/www.facebook.com/zionicrewhttps://twitter.com/zioniYou can support the Go Fund Me for Zumbi here:www.gofundme.com/Support the show
8/17/21 • 08:18
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 101, we talk about failing.Support the show
8/9/21 • 01:35
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 100, we talk about taking control of your luck.Support the show
8/8/21 • 01:56
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 99, we talk about treating your mind like a garden.Support the show
8/7/21 • 01:41
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 98, we talk about feelings of empowerment.Support the show
8/6/21 • 02:12
In this episode we talk to Lino Delgado aka Leanski. He is a dancer, DJ, choreographer, host, promoter, event planner, instructor and marketer. Lino is a co-founder of the legendary Floor Lords Crew from Boston, Massachusetts and has 40 years of experience within Hip Hop. He currently resides in Hawaii.This weekend, the Floor Lords Crew is celebrating their 40th anniversary with a big event. You can find all the details here: https://myudef.org/event/1354You can find the crew here: Website / InstagramIn the interview with Lino, we talk about growing up in NYC and Boston in the late 70s, the origins of the Floor Lords Crew, teaching the next generation, his inspirations, his love for the culture, moving to Hawaii, and much more .You can find him here:www.instagram.com/leanskee/www.facebook.com/lino.delgado.5https://twitter.com/Floorlordswww.dlmixcloud.com/floorlords/https://leanski.tumblr.com/Support the show
8/5/21 • 73:54
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 97, we talk about overcoming fear.Support the show
8/5/21 • 02:12
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 96, we talk about positive ways to start each day.Support the show
8/4/21 • 02:33
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 95, we talk about attitude.Support the show
8/3/21 • 02:23
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 94, we talk about self-worth.Support the show
8/2/21 • 01:41
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 93, we talk about parenting.Support the show
8/1/21 • 01:51
In 2006, I interviewed one of the trailblazers for conscious rap, Sadat X. He is a teacher, a coach, a firefighter and an enormously talented emcee. He etched his name in hip hop history with the group Brand Nubian and has continued to put out great music over nearly three decades.We talk about his job as a teacher, accepting help in the process of putting out a new solo album, his experiences traveling the world, the importance of good live performance, getting advice from Greg Nice, and much more.You can find him here:https://linktr.ee/sadatxwww.instagram.com/sadatx/https://twitter.com/sadatxSpotify Support the show
6/8/21 • 11:57
In this episode we talk to Alien Ness. He is a former member of the New York City Breakers, Rock Steady Crew, and was the president of the Mighty Zulu Kings. Ness published the book “The Art of Battle” and has taught countless dancers around the world. As Fable put it: "You can’t talk about hip hop without mentioning the Bronx, and you can’t talk about the Bronx without mentioning Alien Ness. "We talk about the importance of representing unity as a crew, focusing on lasting impressions rather than individual contests, continuous learning & travelling, inventing the octagon battle, and much more .You can find him here:flow.page/ness4www.instagram.com/bxalienness/https://twitter.com/NessFourwww.youtube.com/c/Ness4/videosSupport the show
6/1/21 • 59:49
In 2011, I interviewed one of my all-time favorite DJs, DJ Jazzy Jeff. Together with Will Smith, he won the first ever rap Grammy award as Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince and acted in the sitcom "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air". As a DJ, producer and songwriter, he worked with numerous artists and remains one of the greatest party-rockers to date.We talk about his record collection, transitioning to digital vinyl systems (like Serato), digging for songs online, teaching his kids to DJ with DJ Hero, and what the tonearm stands for metaphorically.You can find him here:Jazzy Jeff's LinkTreewww.instagram.com/djjazzyjeff/www.facebook.com/djjazzyjeffwww.twitter.com/Djjazzyjeff215www.youtube.com/djjazzyjeffSupport the show
5/25/21 • 06:02
In this episode we talk to Cindy Foley aka B-Girl Singery. She is the President, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Child of this Culture Foundation. In addition, Cindy is a USAF Veteran, mother of 3 children and has a Hip Hop cultural background in community-arts engagement with an emphasis on pedagogy development. She holds a Masters in Human Relations and certificates in Social Justice and Diversity. Also Cindy is the identical twin of Candy.In part 2, we talk about founding the non-profit foundation "Child of This Culture", building a team, working together as twins, applying to the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee, maintaining patience and self-disciplin, and much more.You can find her here:www.childofthisculture.com/www.facebook.com/ChildOfThisCultureFoundation/www.instagram.com/childofthisculture/DJ Lean Rock's new mix "Now Serving":https://soundcloud.com/dj-lean-rock/now-serving Support the show
5/18/21 • 37:16
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 92, we talk about giving yourself permission.Support the show
5/13/21 • 02:28
In 2007, I interviewed the incredibly talented producer, DJ and visual artist Ge-ology. Originally from Baltimore, he moved to Brooklyn, NYC, in the 80s and has worked with some of the greatest emcees like Tupac Shakur, Jill Scott, Mos Def, De La Soul or Talib Kweli, just to name a few. We talk about his many talents, mastering the new skill of cooking, getting the business side of music right, and his experiences touring in Europe.You can find him here:www.ge-ology.com/ www.facebook.com/geology360/ www.twitter.com/GEOLOGY365 www.instagram.com/geology365/ www.flickr.com/photos/ge-ology/Support the show
5/11/21 • 11:21
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 91, we talk about equity.Support the show
5/11/21 • 01:56
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 90, we talk about sunshine.Support the show
5/10/21 • 01:51
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 89, we talk about the law of least effort.Support the show
5/9/21 • 02:02
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 88, we talk about responsibility.Support the show
5/8/21 • 02:23
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 87, we talk about gardening.Support the show
5/7/21 • 02:02
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 86, we talk about resentment.Support the show
5/6/21 • 02:49
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 85, we talk about dialogue.Support the show
5/5/21 • 02:07
In this episode we talk to Cindy Foley aka B-Girl Singery. She is the President, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Child of this Culture Foundation. In addition, Cindy is a USAF Veteran, mother of 3 children and has a Hip Hop cultural background in community-arts engagement with an emphasis on pedagogy development. She holds a Masters in Human Relations and certificates in Social Justice and Diversity. Also Cindy is the identical twin of Candy.We chat with Cindy about building a community, developing leadership qualities, growing up as identical twins in a military connected family, serving in the Air Force, fostering relationships and much more. Going with the twin vibes, we have chosen to make this a two-part interview. In our next episode, we dive deeper into the non-profit foundation "Child of this Culture".You can find her here:www.childofthisculture.com/www.facebook.com/ChildOfThisCultureFoundation/www.instagram.com/childofthisculture/Support the show
5/4/21 • 62:32
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 84, we talk about authenticity.Support the show
5/4/21 • 02:18
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 83, we talk about radical acceptance.Support the show
5/3/21 • 02:44
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 82, we talk about finding peace.Support the show
5/2/21 • 02:18
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 81, we talk about being healthy.Support the show
5/1/21 • 02:28
Harnessing the power of thought is fundamental in designing your best life and nourishing your soul. In this season, we share quotes, takeaways from our guests and affirmations to energize your day. Let this season help to awaken your best you, uplift, inspire and bring daily joy. Knowledge is power. In episode 80, we talk about believing in yourself.Support the show
4/30/21 • 02:17
