Beyond The Album Cover

For this episode I had the pleasure of interview former A&R executive at Columbia/Atlantic Records, On air personality for 107.5 WBLS, DJ and all around good guy Kevin Woodley. We discuss how he got into radio and got mentored by the late great Frankie Crocker, his entry into the music industry, and being at the forefront of the biggest acts on Columbia during the 80's/90's. From Surface, Full...

For this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing none other than Frankie J!!! We discuss his beginnings with The Kumbia Kings, solo career, Barrio Boyzz, Freestyle Music, difference in marketing for the English/Spanish Language markets, Songwriting, Songland, and much more. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this interview!!!!!!

For today's interview I had the chance to interview the man behind Power Moves Inc and former VP of Marketing and Promotion for Bad Boy Shawn Prez. In this in depth interview he talks about his climb up the ladder from intern to VP at Bad Boy, Formation of Power Moves, Changes within the music industry, Ruff Ryders, No Limit, Cash Money and regionalism of hip hop and so much more!!! Sit back, rela...

On this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing lead singer for 90's UK R&B/Pop group MN8 KG. This is a rarity because he rarely gives any interviews since the band took an indefinite hiatus after the release of their sophomore album Freaky back in 1996. This interview is no holds barred as we discuss the origins of MN8, their rise to fame, the climb in the journey as being the UK's first...

Today is the 39th anniversary of MTV and for today's throwback interview from The Time Machine archives it is with original MTV VJ Nina Blackwood. She talks about career pre and post MTV. She can be heard on 80's On 8 on Sirius XM along the rest of the surviving original MTV VJ's (RIP J.J. Jackson). Enjoy this throwback interview and say loudly at the top of your lungs I Want My MTV!!!!

Here is a repost of me on Reviews and Dunn with my good friend Derrick Dunn. We discuss Al B Sure's 1992 Sexy Versus album and dissect every track! Enjoy this awesome collab!

I had the chance of interviewing on this episode my good friend/mentor/former co-worker DJ 3 Two One. We talk about his start in DJ'ing, getting on at 99.5 Jamz in North Carolina, and how he became his own boss. This interview is full of laughs and sage advice so all creatives take note. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview!!!

For this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my influences to get into broadcasting. Cy Young is a radio legend in Central North Carolina radio starting in 1988 at WQOK K 97.5 and then transitioned to WFXC/WFXK Foxy 107/104. We talk about his start in radio in Tennessee and the pit stops he made before hitting North Carolina. We also swap radio stories and peel back some layers of th...

Known for her covers of Don't Make Me Over, Walk On By, and The Love I Lost, Sybil is so much more! In this interview she discusses her career, success abroad, how she felt about her voice getting sampled, Next Plateau Records, Education and everything else in between! You don't wanna miss this! Enjoy!

Part 1 was so good that I had to do a Part 2 with my guy L*A*W*. Go back and listen to Part 1 for a refresher and enjoy the interview!

Another interview from The Time Machine archives! This is with Monica and Tara, 2/3 of R&B girl group The Gyrlz. They talk about The Gyrlz's formation, seeing Al B Sure and Kyle West recording In Effect Mode, working on their album, Monica and Terri and everything else in between! Relax and enjoy!!!

Another interview from The Time Machine archives!!! It is with "The General " Maurice Starr! This is rare because after NKOTB he rarely gave interviews. We discuss New Edition, the fallout, Everything NKOTB, 5 Young Men (Gospel group he put together), his boy band that he was working on at the time The Heartbeat Boys and everything else in between. Enjoy the interview!

Here is a throwback interview from The Time Machine archives with Danny Wood from New Kids On The Block. This interview was conducted a year before they reunited on Today. Danny was very candid about everything in this interview so sit back and enjoy!

On this episode I had the chance to interview Courtney Anderson co-host of the Immaletyoufinish podcast with Amy Linden. We discuss his time in the music industry, how the industry had to change the way it does business due to the rise of the internet and everything else in between. Enjoy the interview and you can catch the episode I did with Amy Linden on here!

For this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing musician and music teacher Alec Shantzis. We discuss his love for music, various artists that he got the chance to play with, musical influences, how streaming has change profits for artists/songwriters and everything else in between. So just sit back, relax, and enjoy!

On this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing my good friend B-Man. We talk about his start as a DJ, our first meeting in Greensboro, NC, his Withoutnodj podcast and everything else in between. So relax and enjoy the interview with Just B-Man No DJ!

On this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Songwriter/Producer Emile Ghantous. We talk about his humble beginnings growing up in Peoria, IL, his start in production and his work ranging with artist from Charlie Wilson, JLS, Now United, Bobby Valentino and the list goes on and on. Plus you get the backstory on I'm Blessed which is one of Charlie Wilson's many hit records over his career. So...

Here is a throwback interview from The Time Machine with Timmy Gatling. In this interview he discusses why he left Guy, his solo career and everything that was going on during the time of this interview. This interview was conducted years before the passing of Guy's former manager Gene Griffin. Enjoy the interview.

Today I interview Dr. Mark Naison professor at Fordham University. We discuss the current civil unrest in our country, Dave Chappelle's 8:46, 90's Hip-Hop, Disco, and so much more. Sit back and get ready to learn! Class is in session with The Notorious Ph. D

Here is a throwback interview to my days on WUAG 103.1 FM. This is with Tony Cornelius: Son of Don Cornelius and Executive Producer of BET's hit series American Soul. We discuss all things Soul Train and its influence on culture. On a side note, this interview was conducted years before Don's passing.

On this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Tony "T-Rob" Robinson from the R&B group Cold Premiere. You get to hear how they formed growing up in Cincinnati, OH, influence of the funk bands out of Dayton, Syd Nathan and King Records, How they got in Class Act and why no album after the big buzz from that feature. Also he discusses their appearance on Big Break hosted by Natalie Cole and so...

I had the pleasure of interviewing producer, arranger, and musician Herb Middleton. We talk about his beginnings in production, getting discovered by Teddy Riley and working with Bobby Brown, SWV, production techniques, and how has technology impacted the music industry and so much more! Relax and enjoy the show!

On this very special episode. I had a one on one with my good friend and former co-worker Elijah Carbajal. He is a teacher for Aztec Municipal Schools in Aztec,NM. The recent events in our country inspired us to have a raw, uncut and unfiltered conversation on race, class, privilege, resources on self education of systemic racism and the big question of how do we move forward as a nation. So for t...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Ivory Tabb. She is a jack of all trades. Talent Buyer, expert on fitness and wellness and was a contestant on The VH-1 series I Wanna Work For Diddy (Season 1) back in 2009. We talk about everything from her days as an athlete at LSU, Diddy, Kobe, MJ and The Last Dance, food desserts and so much more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

On today's episode I had the chance to interview music/culture critic and co host of the podcast Immaletyoufinish Amy Linden. We discuss all things music and love of 90-Day Fiancee. So just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!