Category: Interview
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AlLindstrom (@AlLindstromcom) Presents: Smoking & Joking Part Two With Jonny Shipes (@JonnyShipes) (Video)
Here’s part two of AlLindstrom.com’s interview with Big K.R.I.T.’s (#thirsttrap) manager Jonny Shipes. In the second installment he talks about being exposed to K.R.I.T.’s music, the importance of "vibing" with business partners, why they decided to sign with Def Jam instead of staying independent, plus the reasons why he won’t sign anymore artists to a…
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AlLindstrom (@AlLindstromcom) Presents: Smoking & Joking Part One With Jonny Shipes (@JonnyShipes) (Video)
It’s been a minute since I’ve been able to catch one of Al Lindstrom’s feature interviews, so this is a good one to get back in the swing of things with. Jonny Shipes is the founder of Cinematic Music Group Founder and also Big K.R.I.T’s manager. Allindstrom.com visited Jonny Shipes apartment recently, where we learn about…
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@TheNicheMag Volume 5, Issue 1 Featuring Alley Boy (@AlleyBoyDTE) Interview
The newest issue of The Niche Carolina Magazine is now available! This months’ edition features “Men In Music”, highlighting gentlemen who are in business in and around Greenville, SC. There is also an interview with Estelle, in addition to DTE’s Alley Boy, conducted by yours truly. Print copies are available on newstands and multiple outlets throughout South Carolina and North Carolina. You…
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SCKNOWS: Lil Twist (@LilTwist) (Video)
This past weekend during the "Careless World" tour stop in Houston, Texas at Warehouse Live, Lil Twist took some time to chop it up with the H-Town connect SCKNOWS. Lil Twist gives the scoop on his tour experiences, relationship with boss/mentor Lil Wayne, and new songs with 2 Chainz, Justin Bieber & Nicki Minaj from…
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Travis Porter (@IamTravisPorter) Appears On Nick Love’s (@Nick_Love) ATL Bite Life (@ATLBiteLife) (Video)
Nick Love’s urban food series ATL Bite Life catches up with Traveeeeyyyy at Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint on Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta. While at the restaurant the trio samples some upscale soul food and talk about the true origin of their group name, why they signed with a major record label instead of staying…
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Sadie Hawkins (@SadieHawkinsSC) Talks Branding, Making Strategic Business Moves, SC Hip Hop & Artists, New Mixtape With DJ Scream (@DJScream) + More
Every March for Women’s History Month I host a women in hip hop radio special to honor women’s contributions to hip hop culture. The women in hip hop radio special is always my absolute favorite radio show to host because I love the undeniable impact women have made and continue to make within the music industry.…
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Kendrick Lamar (@KendrickLamar) Interview On Last Call With Carson Daly (Video)
K. Dot sat down recently with Carson Daly on "Last Call" to discuss a variety of topics. During their chat Kendrick talks about having heat on his first album, the use and power of visualizing in order to make great music in the studio, getting his fans to "know" him in sixteen bars, escaping the…
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Hip Hop Jazz With Robert Glasper (@RobertGlasper) & Jim Fusilli (@WSJRock) (Video)
During last week’s SXSW, the Wall Street Journal’s rock/pop critic Jim Fusilli sat down with experimental jazz pianist Robert Glasper to discuss combining traditional jazz with hip hop, removing boundaries beyond being a "regular" jazz musician, and growing a fan base to make lasting music. This is a great interview. Check it out after the jump!
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Toro Y Moi (@ToroYMoi) Interview With Red Bull Music Academy (@RBMA) (Video)
You have got to respect the fact that Columbia, SC’s Toro Y Moi has now become an international star. Especially considering the fact that the city is not known as a hot bed for international stars. Here XLR8R’s Shawn Reynaldo interviewed Toro Y Moi (aka Chaz Bundick) for a recent Red Bull Music Academy Session…