BackStory with Colby Colb

In this episode of The Backstory Podcast after the multi platinum success of Enter the 36 Chambers the members of the Wu-Tang clan release several successful solo albums. The RZA's supergroup Gravediggaz, Method Man's TIcal, ODB Return to the 36 Chambers, Raekwon The Chef's Only Built For Cuban Linx, The GZA's Liquid Swords and Ghostface Killah Ironman and Supreme Clientale. Colby shares interview...

In this episode of The Backstory Podcast host Colby Colb takes you on a audio journey to the beginnings of the WuTang Clan. Three cousins two from Brooklyn and one from Staten Island who had a love for Hip Hop form the foundation of one of Hip Hop's most successful groups. Along the way they dealt with an industry that didn't understand them, legal setbacks and sudden success.   See omnystudio.com...

Colby has a candid conversation with the Queen of Hip Hop soul Mary J Blige. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The greatest producer of all time Quincy Jones from poverty to producing music in several eras and genres. Colby shares a rare interview with this living icon. What was it like working with Michael Jackson? How did he recover from a brain hemorrhage? What is his musical producing process? This is the Backstory of Quincy Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of the 44th President of the United States Barack Obama through interviews with Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2018 breakout star Ella Mai talks about her journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist and producer Swizz Beatz shares his life journey in music from early days to becoming a millionaire at 18. Working with Ruff Ryders, DMX, Jayz, Beyonce Swizz goes song for song with Colby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most successful R&B, Pop and Hip Hop producers shares his entire career history song for song. This is the Backstory of Jermaine Dupri who started producing music at the age of 13, had his first multi platinum hit at 18. Responsible for 10 pop number one records, 40 top 100 singles and 33 number one records on various charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Backstory of artist and producer DJ Khaled. From his humble immigrant family roots to his rise as a DJ, radio personality and eventual artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a follow up from the first Backstory episode "Jay Z The Making Of A Business Man" as Colby walks us through Jay Z's biggest selling album "Hard Knock Life" and the follow up to that "Life and Time's of S. Carter. This sets the stage for his critically acclaimed "Blueprint" album and the events that took place around it's release on September 11th 2001. This was one of his best albums and t...

An unemployed young girl from Detroit starts sharing her life and relationship on Youtube which leads to a major label recording contract and number one songs. This is the Queen Naija Story .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A young woman from Omaha endures a traumatic incident overcomes it to become a successful actress, this is the Backstory of Gabrielle Union. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most interesting, charismatic, controversial rappers 50 Cent. Colby takes us through his Backstory from difficult child hood to taking on a drug cartel, getting shot 9 times survives to become one of the biggest musical artists in the world.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She comes from music royalty but had to overcome several obstacles to achieve success as an artist. Colby takes us inside with the legendary Janet Jackson with exclusive interviews with Janet and the producers who changed her career Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colby gives the Backstory on Chicago MC, Common from his early college days when he gets his deal to music, movie and voice over star through early interviews.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the architects of The Sound Of Philadelphia Kenny Gamble discusses his prolific career as a writer and producer. Colby chats with legendary producer and song writer Kenny Gamble responsible for over 175 Gold and Platinum albums. One of the most inspiring producers over 7 decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most interesting creatives in the world Kanye West. He came on to the scene as a young prolific music producer who then becomes an artist. Colby Colb takes us back to the beginning of Kanye West's career through exclusive interviews.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nasir Jones is considered one of the best MC's in hip hop history, in this episode Colby walks you through the early years. How did he get his deal? Through early interviews you will hear a young, hungry Nas fighting to bring the east coast hip hop back with his groundbreaking debut album "Ilmatic" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the streets of Philadelphia to the Tonight Show band and worldwide acclaim the Roots are a unique group of musicians and MC's. In this episode Colby takes us on a ride with one of hip hop's first bands...The Roots. Learn all about their early days, how they came together, the trials and tribulations of the music industry through rare interviews and freestyles.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Colby Colb gives us the story of R&B's Bad Boy, Chris Brown from humble beginnings in Tappahannock, Virginia to the world stage. Along the way Chris dealt with a series of obstacles that almost cost him his career including a very high profile incident with former girlfriend Rihanna. Colby will take you on a ride throughout Chris career through clips from his early days plus interviews with severa...

Christopher Wallace successfully navigated the tough streets of Brooklyn and escaped a jail sentence that would have changed the course of history in his career. After the release of his classic debut album "Ready To Die" and multi platinum success Christopher had a new set of obstacles. In part two Colby continues to go over the events that lead to the untimely death of Christopher Wallace along...

Colby takes us through the life and legacy of hip hop legend Christopher Wallace The Notorious BIG. He entered the Hip Hop arena with a big splash with a debut album "Ready To Die" which is considered a Hip Hop Classic. Part one of this two part series includes rare interviews with BIG, his mother, and industry insiders that had the privilege to know and work him. This episode covers the time peri...

They were Hip Hop's first super group, labeled the Kings of Hip Hop. Colby Colb gives an in-depth history lesson on Rund Dmc sharing exclusive rare interviews with the group spread out over 10 years. What was their early rise to success? How did they deal with their first setback? What was their comeback like in 1993? Plus Colby shares an in depth interview with RunDmc and Doug E Fresh in 1995 tal...

He stepped onto the scene as a brash young teenager and became the Prince of Hip Hop, a great rapper with good looks and sex appeal. Every teenage girl loved him. How did he become the G.O.A.T.? Colby Colb takes us through the history of LL Cool J with rare audio interviews and a freestyle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay-Z is a household name today, the brilliant artist/business man/ billionaire came from humble roots. How did he do it? What was going on during his ascension? Colby Colb takes us through Jay-Z's early days as an artist with rare interviews before the release of his classic debut album up to his second album "In My Lifetime" Vol 1 and his deal with Def Jam. You'll also hear one of his earl free...