CWTFB Radio

Hailing from the South End area of Boston is the mellow flowing, thought provoking, and street referencing lyricist Shaykh Hanif! We first heard of Hanif years before starting the podcast, when he rapped under the moniker of “Nino Brown”—all while he was in prison serving a 10yr sentence 😳. Since his release he’s rebranded himself and  teamed up with some other notable MCs from the scene while wo...

Like many metropolitan cities throughout the country, Hartford, Connecticut has a drastic duality to its identity. While some from affluent spaces view the 18 square mile city as the nation’s insurance capital, there is a grungier side to Hartford—the side that if you’re not from there, you don’t go there. Fuego Base, one of the newest signees to Benny The Butcher’s BSF Records is from that side o...

When it comes to the music industry theres so many moving parts on what makes a successful artist. We often focus so much on the artistry and the actual art that we seldom hear about the guys playing the background. Coming from North Attleboro is Logan Forbes, the owner of Untitled Export Management and Untitled Export Studios. He got his start in the industry as a top photographer in the area and...

The melodic, street-grungy yet vulnerable crooner rap is definitely a sound that many on the come up try to tap into. However, not every rapper can speak a certain way with a background to match. However, this week we welcome a Dorchester native from the Fields Corner area who has been slowly bubbling over the past few years with a gripping story to tell– Milly19! We've actually been privy to some...

When it comes to Hip-Hop artists from the hood, there is often a story told of triumph over tragedy. Many times these stories are intertwined with the protagonist seldomly appearing vulnerable but coming from a place of aggression and power. This is why we appreciate artists like EXITFAME, a man from the same circumstances but happened to make some mistakes which he owns and he faces today. His st...

Boston has a brand new face when it come to media. When it comes to Hip-Hop & R&B representation we've been desperately trying to find our identity since the times of New Edition & Bobby Brown and right now we've been in the best space since we can remember. With names like Cousin Stizz, Millyz, Bia, Joyner Loucas & more, we've put Massachusetts in a position to win industry-wise and we've had mul...

America loves the reformed gangsta. The assurance you hear in certain peoples music stems from real experiences and lessons that turn into timeless records. Genuine energy can't be reproduced and that holds true for this week's guest, Emanle' Ali! With an authentic story to tell and lyrical ability, it was no surprise that Emanle' began to make a name for himself in Boston over 10 years ago under...

When it comes to Hundred Round Kado we always throw it up for what he has going on. Ever since his first appearance on the pod (Episode 67) we we’ve built a solid relationship with the artist also known as #RickyGramz. Unfortunately Kado is most recently facing some legal issues and its put a delay on he creative work but he’s back now and we have the exclusive w/ who some would call #TheGodfather...

Another week in the books and once again we have another Mattapan native to bless the platform with his story and charisma. When it comes to the rappers of now, storytelling isn’t as common but there are the artists who were influenced by the 90’s boom-bap and personify new school lyricism. With that being said, we’re proud to give you this podcast with Kadeem: a wordsmith who’s had the privilege...

After the “12 for 12” era in Boston Rap, there was an influx of rappers from the scene who came and went. There are others, however, who seemed to gain a solid following while creating at a high level over and over again. Amongst those names we have the laid back flow and sometimes melodic Kam’Geez. The Dorchester born, Chelsea raised “High-End Hustler” has earned the respect of many fellow creati...

Mental health has always been one of those topics within the Black community that hasn’t always been spoken about enough. Generationally, we have typically looked down on seeking help with mental health or maybe didn’t know if it was available or how to seek help. Things have started to change and Black representation is what is helping change the narrative. With May being “Mental Health Awareness...

We’ve all heard the phrase “controversy sells” time and time again, and while some buy in to that simple concept wholeheartedly, some want to go a more artistic route with their expression. King Brickz is one of the young artists who has shown us that he isn’t scared to put everything out on the table but also knows when to intentionally create for the sole purpose of creating art.  Brickz is no s...

While some of the bigger names from the MA music scene happen to be 80's and 90's babies, we are beginning to get acquainted with the talent pool of the post 9/11 born creatives. Amongst that group is the Dorchester bred Mikey Milano; a melodic rapper who actually gets a lot of his acclaim from his singin abilities. We first caught wind of what he's doing musically when we heard about him singing...

There was a time in Boston when there weren't too many media platforms capturing the culture within the music scene. Many have came and went, others rebranded themselves, some lost their sense of authenticity, but not many have stayed true and remained focused on the long game. Evolution is a process that will occur in anything that proves to be consistent and we've seen that displayed in the crea...

With all 3 of our hosts having spent an extended period of their lives in Boston’s Mattapan area, its no surprise that we wholeheartedly enjoy having sit-downs with creatives from our hometown. This week we had the opportunity to chop it up with Mr Mattapan himself, GBGFLEE ‼️ Flee has been working hard and consistently over the years and many will say his appearance on the pod has been long overd...

 A story that is now nationally known, started in our beloved city of Boston through the optics of the Trap Queen herself, Ayana Bean. If you've seen the BET special "American Gangster: Trap Queens" then you may have heard her name from season 1 as the college admissions advisor who stole multiple 6 figures to fund her lifestyle and invest into other endeavors. What started as a desperate attempt...

Our hosts all grew up in the music video era. Greats like Hype Williams, Director X, Benny Boom and more have given them and many others within their generation timeless visuals that made classic Hip-Hop/Rap records come alive. As we continue to expand our audience and attempt to capture our music scene within Mass as a whole, it's only right we talk to the ones creating the visuals to OUR classic...

DJs are the most important part of music and we're always delighted when we get to talk to one who has done a lot for the culture. Since Charlie MaSheen's "Quarantine Series" talk with the legendary DJ Chubby Chub, we haven't had the chance to sit with a DJ but we got lucky enough to fit into the schedule of one of the most in demand names in our scene, DJ Papadon! If you listen to the radio, you...

A podcast from your 3 favorite hosts was long overdue so after catering to a lot of the scene's talent for a while we thought we'd have a well-needed conversation amongst ourselves. A lot has been happening within the world as of late and it was perfect timing for us to chime in on how we feel about it. Join Charlie MaSheen, Shanelle Shanté & KASH as they go in on whats been going on in their pers...

Black men vs law enforcement is a battle that is generations old and shows very little indication on bridging the gap any time soon. In most cases the biggest gang in the US, which is the police, come out triumphant in any altercation with the Black men they apparently fear so much. In February of '21 another traffic stop that ended with a Black man in jail involved Mattapan's own Sadiddy Dev. Unl...

When it comes to the Battle Rap world, you'd have to be completely oblivious to what's going on if you've never heard of Chilla Jones! One of the greatest battlers to ever grace a stage is also one of the greatest lyricists to ever come out of the city of Boston; which is often referred to by Chilla as Bosstown! One of the first established names to give us a co-sign and give us one of the most un...

One of our biggest take-ways from last weeks podcast was when DMal expressed that he enjoys having conversations with interesting people opposed to certain creatives who don't have an engaging story to tell. This sentiment may be one of the reasons why we enjoy talking to the face of the Dirty Hawk imprint, Last Days! The Dorchester-bred artist is back for a 3rd appearance on the show and he came...

When it comes to Black Boston podcasts, there is no way you haven't heard of BNF Podcast. Since its inception in 2016 it quickly became a cult favorite and inevitably disappointed its supporters with its multi-year absence. In 2020 however, Woody brought the podcast back and has since made strides with becoming the most influential Black culture podcast out of Boston! Dmal (Woody) is no stranger t...

Our typical guest is usually an artist w/ some street ties and an interesting story to tell. While that formula has been working for our core audience, we also love to hear the stories of other talents who have been working hard and creating quality music. With that being said, its only appropriate for us to have sought out a conversation with the super talented, Lawrence bred, Biajavier! She has...

With this fast evolving market of MCs in Massachusetts, there are a handful of creatives who get around in many circles while maintaining the respect and admiration of almost everyone they come across. One of these said individuals have to be the Cambridge bred artist/producer/curator, Connis! With a creative portfolio dating back to 10+ years, this multi-talented creative has touched many stages...