DAD IS NOT A NOUN

What's sup everyone I am Ishmael from Dad Is Not A Noun a social media platform dedicated to changing the narrative for men of color in fatherhood. And this is my podcast..I am not a father but I can recognize greatness from men of color who are fathers and I want to share their stories to the world. Also, I want touch on topics and issues that no one talks about that we endure in our everyday liv...

I had the opportunity kick it with Illustrator Storyteller Marcus Williams on his What If King Killmonger never lost and reached America's soil in our current environment. One extremist to replace another, but the new extreme would ensure the eradication of all black murder, inequality, suppression and overall crimes from the hands of racist individuals throughout the country (and world) So would...

Dad Is Not A Noun is all about changing the narrative for men of color in fatherhood. And one way of changing the narrative is through storytelling. So this episode with my brothers from Jeek Nation (Matt & David) had opportunity to kick it with Beware of Toddler creator George Gant, a webcomic that follows a Dad, who spends his days at a stay-at-home parent to a wild two year old known as The Tod...

I am Ishmael from Dad Is Not A Noun a social media platform dedicated to changing the narrative for men of color in fatherhood. And this is my podcast..I am not a father but I can recognize greatness from men of color who are fathers and I want to share their stories to the world. Also, I want touch on topics and issues that no one talks about that we endure in our everyday lives. And this episode...

In 2000 years from now, it’s reasonable to think that Hip Hop’s story will be contained and accessible in a collection of texts that are as significant as the Bible, the Quran, the Torah, the Tripitaka, and the Vedas. In our sacred Hip Hop text, I foresee the opening sentence reading as follows: “In the beginning, there was the DJ [or Disc Jockey/Crowd Controller/Cut Master/Mix Master]. For thou e...

For years ago, D.D Turner, Stats, & myself formerly known as TCOHHL (The Chronicles of a Hip Hop Legend) Radio had the privilege to chat it up with then 9yrs old DJ Kool Flash on her love for the culture and much more. Youthful expression in Hip Hop has always been fundamental to the culture. After all, the youth collectively are and have always been responsible for the long-term sustainability an...

How do you celebrate the life and legacy of, Sean Price? In a public forum, preferably one that is broadcasted, you invite his brother and arguably the person, following his immediate family, that knew him best. That would be, the Rock[ness] Monstah (most commonly known by true Hip Hop heads as, ‘Rock’) from one of Hip Hop’s most notable and quotable premier lyrical tag-teams, Heltah Skeltah. 4 yr...

3 yrs ago, Myself, D.D. Turner, & Chaz Stats formerly TCOHHL had the opportunity to chat with the talented, Chris Loos - on-air radio personality for San Bernardino's, Old School 104.7 (KQIE). During the time spent, D.D. discusses with Chris the business of radio, Hip Hop culture, social responsibility, and a host of other topics that prove both informative and entertaining. Also, D.D. Turner read...

4yrs. ago when I was part #tcohhlradio we had the privilege to talk to Polo Star Kareem Rosser on his love for polo which gave him the opportunity to succeed and breaking down the racial barrier in the sport he loves. Who is Kareem Rosser? The journey of Rosser from a rough, inner-city neighborhood of Philadelphia called “The Bottom,” to his award as Collegiate Player of the Year 2015, is an inspi...

FlashBack.. Myself, D.D. Turner, & Stats formerly known as TCOHHL (The Chronicles of a Hip Hop Legend) Radio show, we were afforded the wonderful opportunity to speak with the first lady of Jamla Records (jamlarecords.com); purveyor of Hip Hop culture; the Queen of Spit-ology; North Carolina's own, Rapsody. During the time spent with Rapsody, we discuss her Emcee roots, growing up in N.C., working...

The Chess Scene from The Wire is still one of my favorite scenes of all-times because it's so symbolic to life. And that had me to reflect to an interview myself, D.D. Turner, & Stats formerly TCOHHL Radio had with Chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley four years ago and we discussed his passion to be the best chess player in world. It’s no secret, to be successful in life employing strategy is imperat...

Coming up in a couple of weeks will be the 4 year anniversary of the release of Netflix's series The Get Down (8/12/16), A music-driven drama set in 1970s-era New York about a group of kids in the South Bronx who find themselves at the nexus of the hip-hop, punk and disco scenes. Though it lasted one season the show gave us glimpse of storytelling through the lens fron the legends of the culture....