The Leedz Edutainment Podcast

Spoke with emcee/actor/beat maker A-F-R-O about living in LA, Becoming a fan of the oldies, Freestyling, Getting discovered by R.A. The Rugged man,  Appearing on the Jimmy Fallon show w/The Roots. Acting in VH1's "The Breaks", Making an unreleased DJ Premier project,  Putting out new music, and Being a movie nerd.

Switched up the questions format with emcee Superstah Snuk about living in Haverhill, S.T. Da Squad, Rapping fast, Boom Bap vs Trap, Stuck On Stuff Podcast, "Overdue" album with DC The Midi Alien, Still Watching Wrestling, and Being "Too Old For This" . 

Talked  with Swedish emcee Prop Dylan about his native country, Rapping with an English accent, The origin of his name, Working with DJ Premier & Apollo Brown, Performing at over 600 shows, Making "The Gemini Twins" project w/ Mr. Noun, and Becoming a producer.

Talked with producer Apollo Brown about the Detroit Hip Hop scene, Crafting beats with old software, Making collaborate albums in person, Mello Music Group, Drums vs Drumless production, New album "Sardines" with Planet Asia, Recording twelve songs in eight hours with O.C., and Putting family first.

Spoke with emcee and radio personality Torae about growing up in Coney Island, Pitching a demo to Bad Boy, Going on tour with Ruff Ryders/Cash Money, Rolling with The Diplomats, Doing an ad drop for LeBron James, Working with DJ Premier & Skyzoo, Ghostwriting vs Songwriting, Hosting shows on Sirus XM, and Making a new album with Marco Polo. 

Talked with rapper and entrepreneur Arichussettes about growing up in Arizona, Being dumped off in Mexico as a kid, Moving to Worcester MA, The hustler mentality, Working with Block McCloud, Psycho Realm's influence, Listening to X-Raided,  Opening a barber shop in NH, and Selling merch alongside custom women's undergarments. 

Chopped it up with emcee Dutch Rebelle about living in Haiti, Rapping at nine years old, Performing in non traditional places, Breaking stigmas, Modeling, Voiceover work, and Creating your own space as a woman.

Interviewed musician, poet, producer, professor & creative entrepreneur Tim Hall about growing up in Detroit, Golf, Choosing the saxophone, writing poetry,  Joining STL GLD, Putting together the GLD FSTVL, Teaching at Berklee, Making the "Trust The Process" EP, and How to impact the arts & culture scene in Boston. 

Spoke with DJ/Producer Matteo Getz about growing up in Framingham MA, Learning the game from Ajax Lo & Havok House, Making beats with Reason, The legendary "Box Of CDs", Being DIY, Becoming a barber, Shopping for Polo, and Making a collaborative album with Thirstin Howl The 3rd.

Talked with rapper Mann Terror about growing up in Orchard Park, The Almighty RSO, Forming The Wiseguys, Working with Nas & Mobb Deep, Ghostwriting for Teddy Riley, Relationship with Michael Bivins, and making the "End Of An Era".

Spoke with rapper/producer/educator Substantial about living in the DMV, linking with QN5, Signing a deal with Nujabes, Licensing work for companies/movies/video games, Having cancer preventative surgery, Making reflective music, consulting, Getting a Chuck D shoutout, Cultural diplomacy, and creating the new album "Adultish".

Conversed with rapper, beat maker, and musician Q-Unique about working with C & C Music Factory, Forming The Arsonists, Becoming a different solo artist, Constructing the alternative rock band Stillwell with Fieldy (Korn) & Wuv (P.O.D.), Learning guitar and singing, and upgrading his catalogue. 

Talked with DJ/Producer Statik Selektah about living in Lawrence and Southern NH, Becoming a DJ at fourteen years old, Starting ShowOff Marketing, Transitioning from making mixtapes to albums, Offering Eminem MDMA, Being in the studio with Nas & DJ Premier,  Constructing his 10th album "Round Trip", An exclusive artwork collection, and creating slime with his daughter Harley.

Talked with rapper Ruste Juxx about Crown Heights, Being co-signed by Sean Price, Collaborative projects with Marco Polo & The Arcitype, Being the killer collab king, Working with international artists, The writing process, and Setting it off on a Boot Camp Clik 30 year reunion track.

Spoke with Producer/Rapper/DJ Diamond D about the Bronx, Making "Stunts, Blunts, And Hip Hop" album, Producing for everyone, Forming DITC, Music business dos and don'ts, and keeping the passion and drive going for 30+ years.

Conversated with rapper and hustler Bullet Brak about his Greek heritage, Living in NY and Maryland, Meeting Mr Peter Parker, Networking, Tour managing for RA The Rugged Man & Onyx, Working with Papoose, and being a die hard Baseball fan.

Spoke with producer Amadeus360 about moving to Brooklyn via Arkansas and Dallas,  Getting mentored by Kid Capri, Making beats for NY's finest, Being the biggest M.O.P. fan, Collaborative projects with Termanology & Ruste Juxx, Schooling me on the King Of Chill, Gaining enough recognition as producer, crafting a hardcore sound, and the making of the "MPC Jedi" album.

Spoke with Christian Hip Hop specialist Mike Mack about growing up in Boston, Fear & anxiety, Battling stigmas and restraints, Going to school in Miami, Studying abroad in South Korea, Starting Church Boy Clothing, Lecrae, Writing for Rapzilla, Booking and promoting shows, and the Elevation Conference. 

Spoke with rapper Ill Bill about family dynamics w/ Uncle Howie and Necro, Connecting with MC Serch in 95, Forming Non Phixion, Fat Beats, Being a Goon, La Coka Nostra, Major Label Deals, A different approach in making "Billy", and Losing over 100 pounds!!

Had a great convo with New England Underground Vet Aztech From Hybrid Thoughts about his North Shore/South Shore connection, Being a B-Boy, Canibus, Japanese and Korean culture, Working in Anime, Battle Leagues, Running a store in Central Sq, and keeping calm demeanor.  

Talked with rapper Awon about Growing up in Brooklyn and moving to Virginia, Joining forces with Phoniks, Starting Don't Sleep Records, Hustling the "Underdogs" documentary, Jazz Rap, Vinyl, Collaborative projects, and Family support.

Spoke with rapper/ producer M-Dot about Revere MA, Being an English major, First Leedz show, Touring Europe 13 times, Working with legendary producers & emcees, getting scratched by DJ Premier, Six degrees of separation, Having a loyal team (EMS), joining the union, and the relentless hustle.

Chopped it up with rapper Meyhem Lauren about Queens NY, J-Love mixtapes, Graffiti, Polo, Brotherhood with Action Bronson, F*ck That's Delicious, New album With DJ Muggs & Madlib, Doing voice overs, Investing in yourself and staying active. 

Great convo with rapper Rasheed Chappell about growing up in Project City, Making a debut album with Kenny Dope, Working with Hip Hop pioneers, Joining TRUST, Touring with Jedi Mind Tricks, Staying competitive and versatile, Losing 85 pounds, New project with The Arcitype, and remaining authentic. 

Spoke with Producer/Videographer Chairman Chow about growing up In Dorchester, Discovering new music/mixtapes, Starting Overdog Radio, Changing names, becoming a producer, marrying a painter, Learning to shoot 150+ music videos, Hard work & Obsession, and smoking 2 blunts to the head.