Beyond The Album Cover

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Big Ace. We talk about his upbringing in Boston, Being a member of The Funkefects and competing in the Boston talent show circuit, the beginnings of New Edition and New Kids On The Block, His time in Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch, current projects and everything else in between. You can catch this interview wherever y...

For the first episode of Beyond The Album Cover for 2023 my good friend Marquette Branch is back again to talk about investing 101, Hip-Hop and its financial impact across various mediums, sports, etc. This is an interview you can't miss!!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, On my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover

On this episode I bring back my good friend Mr. Soul Effect of R&B Soul Effect TV and we talk about Michael Jackson's Thriller since this year this landmark album in pop music history turns 40. This is an insightful interview that you cannot miss!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, on YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCove...

For this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing R&B group 4PM (For Positive Music). We talk about their origins in Baltimore,MD along with getting signed to Next Plateau Records. We also discuss their cover of Sukiyaki, success in the Far East, time in the industry, their new single Some Of Time(Out now) and more. This interview you don't want to miss. Catch the interview wherever you stre...

For this episode I bring back Craig Veltri to talk about various topics within music and we also throw some sports talk for good measure. Don't miss out!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, On YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover!!!!

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had to pleasure to interview two gentlemen who are good friends of mine. Marc Gay (Formerly of the group Shai) and Kevin "KT" Thornton (Formerly of the group Color Me Badd). They both talk about their respective groups, group dynamics, behind the scenes of the music industry, new jack swing era, and everything else in between. This interview you don't w...

We decided to do a very special episode of Beyond The Album Cover with my good friend Marquette Branch. We talk about our childhood growing up in the Roanoke Valley, his college journey at NC State, professional endeavors, and everything else in between. Don't miss this interview!!!! You can catch Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and B...

This is a very special episode of Beyond The Album Cover. I chop it up with Mitch, Travis, and Joe from Candid At The Movies. We talk about their love of cinema, college days of Travis, Joe, and myself (We all went to The University Of North Carolina at Greensboro), new Black Panther trailer, change in viewing habits with digital, Black storytelling in film and television, all things movies and ev...

This is a very special episode of Beyond The Album Cover. I interview my bro B-Man and we just talk about our top 5 music producers, their importance, underrated producers and his Patreon page(www. Patreon.com/justbmannodj) where you can get his fire edits. This is an interview for music nerds!!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, on YouTube(YouTube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover) and on...

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I am interviewing again my good friend Letroy Gardner from Fourcast Media. We just talk shop about music, sports, and everything else in between. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, On my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing multi platinum producer, songwriter, and former Biv 10 recording artist Mark Pain. We talk about his upbringing, musical influences, time on Biv 10, and talking about the music industry as a whole. This interview you cannot miss. Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, on YouTube at Youtube.com/Beyond...

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interview Assistant Professor of Media Studies at University Of Texas Dr. Adrien Sebro. We talk about his journey in academia, experience at UCLA and intersectionality of Black culture at PWI's (Predominantly White Institutions), TV and music through the Black lens, College athletics and N.I.L. (Name, Image and Likeness) and more. T...

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Maria Sherman. She's a music writer and culture critic based out of NY and author of the book Larger Than Life: A History Of Boy Bands from NKOTB To BTS. We talk about her career in writing and all things boy bands. So if you are a boy band lover then don't miss this interview!!!!! You can follow Beyond The Album Cover o...

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Suga Steve. He is the founder of The Suga Network and the voice you hear weekly on Questlove Supreme. Also he is the host of EMOF on www.wow110.net among other things. We talk about his journey into the music industry, work at Electric Lady Studios, Interactions with various artists at the studio, Questlove and much more...

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Cale (Mr. Voice). We discuss his gospel roots in New Jersey, meeting Michael Bivins and getting signed to Biv 10, Going over to Arista and being around Clive Davis, music industry talk, faith and everything else in between. This is an interview you don't want to miss. Follow Beyond The Album Cover on all streaming platfo...

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have once again my brother from another mother and musician/fellow music head L*A*W as we discuss a wide range of topics in music. So just sit back, relax and enjoy!!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts,  On my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and BeyondTheAlbumCover.wordpress.com

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing Lillo Thomas. One of the most underrated male R&B singers and to me the hidden gem of the whole Hush Productions sound (Freddie Jackson, Kashif, Melba Moore, etc) We talk about his beginnings, love for art and track, climb in the music industry, evolution of R&B, emergence of new jack swing and its impact on sea...

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Source from the podcast Source & Co. We discuss life in the 804 (Richmond, VA), golden era hip hop, new jack swing, the 757 (Hampton Roads area of VA) and all that came out of there, changes in the music industry and so much more. This interview is for music lovers and you will not be disappointed. Follow the podcast...

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I sit down with my guy Mr. Soul Effect of R&B Soul Effect TV. We talk about his journey from Louisville,KY, new jack swing, hip hop soul, and everything else in between. This interview you do not want to miss. Catch this interview wherever you stream podcasts, On my Youtube channel at Youtube.com/j85, and join the group Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCove...

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure to interview John Smith from the band Nu Shooz. We talk about the music scene in Portland,OR, Nu Shooz beginnings, deal with Atlantic Records, How I Can't Wait went from a regional hit to a massive smash, Portland Trailblazers, Grunge, and everything in between. You don't wanna miss this. Follow the podcast at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbu...

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have a familiar face back to talk about sports and music. It's Desmond Johnson of Tobacco Road Sports Radio. We talk NFL, NBA, golden era hip hop and everything else in between. Be sure to check this episode out and also Tobacco Road Sports Radio content wherever you stream podcasts and locally on the radio in the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High...

For the first episode of 2022 of the podcast I have my good friend bay area radio personality D.Minor. We discuss all things music and his career in radio. Be sure to follow the podcast wherever you stream and on Youtube at Youtube.com/j85. To stay updated with the podcast join the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I am interviewing Mike E. Mike was an original member of The Neptunes and later ended up getting signed to Teddy Riley's imprint Lil Man through Interscope. In this interview we talk about his beginnings, The Neptunes, Teddy Riley and Future Studios, Missy, Timbaland, The Clipse, athletes to come out of the 757 (Area code for Hampton Roads VA), walk with...

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing my good friend from my days at WUAG 103.1 FM Alicia Swiz. We will be discussing everything from golden era hip hop, feminism within hop-hop, The late bell hooks, pop music, and everything else in between. This is an interview you can't miss. This is the last Beyond The Album Cover for 2021 and we will see you with new ep...

For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing R&B/Jazz Fusion arranger, musician, composer, conductor, synthesist, and A&R director for PIR (Philadelphia International Records) Dexter Wansel. We talk about his beginnings in the music industry, different people he worked with in his career, evolution of technology in the music industry, streaming, current pro...