From The Tunnel To The Hill

Darrin Dean joins Allison Zayas and Jet Dilone on From The Tunnel to the Hill for a powerful conversation about the golden era of 90s hip-hop, the rise of Ruff Ryders, and the unforgettable night DMX proved he was official at the legendary Tunnel nightclub in New York City. In this episode, Darrin shares behind-the-scenes stories about bringing DMX through The Tunnel, why that moment became a majo...

What happens when your life is finally taking off and everything gets taken from you? In this powerful episode, Mysonne Linen shares his journey from growing up in the Bronx, the birthplace of hip-hop to getting signed to Def Jam and then being wrongfully arrested for a crime he didn’t commit.  This conversation goes deeper than music.  It’s about: The reality of the justice system What happens wh...

In this powerful episode of From The Tunnel to The Hill , Allison Zayas and Jet Dilone sit down with hip-hop legend Erick Sermon for a raw, unfiltered conversation about music, money, addiction, and the reality behind the industry. From his early days in EPMD to producing some of the biggest records in hip-hop and R&B, Erick shares the truth about success, ownership, and what really separates...

Immigration is one of the most debated and misunderstood issues in America. In this episode of From the Tunnel to the Hill, Allison Zayas and co-host Jet Dilone sit down with Nayna Gupta (Policy Director, American Immigration Council / Immigration Attorney) to break down what’s happening right now: Minneapolis enforcement actions, arrest quotas, lawful status arrests, third-country removals, deten...

Former model Kim Baker shares a shocking story about facing 65 years to life, surviving trauma, and rebuilding her life into a successful beauty brand founder. In this episode of From the Tunnel to the Hill, Allison Zayas and co-host Jet Dilone sit down with Kim to discuss her journey from the 80s and 90s modeling world to launching Glamazon Beauty, a cosmetic brand designed for women of all backg...

Celebrity stylist Rosie Philidor joins From the Tunnel to the Hill with Allison Zayas for a wild, behind-the-scenes ride through hip-hop culture, fashion, and fame. Rosie breaks down how a serendipitous moment turned into a career—starting with her very first major call: finding sunglasses for Jay-Z on the “Bonnie & Clyde” set with Beyoncé… at just 23 years old. From there, she shares how she...

Before billion-dollar empires, chart-topping albums, and iconic legacies, there was Uptown Records and a group of young creatives figuring it out in real time. In this powerful episode of From the Tunnel to the Hill, hosts Allison and Jet sit down with Kurt Woodley, former VP of A&R at Uptown Records, to unpack never-before-told stories from the golden era of 90s R&B and hip-hop. Kurt shar...

In this powerful episode of From the Tunnel to the Hill, host Allison Zayas sits down with Isaac Wright Jr. and Akbar Pray for a raw, unfiltered conversation about wrongful conviction, redemption, and the fight for justice. Isaac Wright Jr., whose real-life story inspired the ABC series "For Life", shares how he was falsely labeled a drug kingpin, sentenced to prison, and survived a maximum-securi...

In this episode of  From the Tunnel to the Hill , Allison Zayas sits down with Isaac Wright Jr. and Akbar Pray  for a powerful conversation on wrongful conviction, redemption, and the fight for justice. Wright—whose life story inspired the ABC series For Life—recounts being falsely convicted as a drug kingpin, serving time in a maximum-security prison, and teaching himself the law to ultimately pr...

In the inaugural episode of the podcast, Allison Zayas—a cultural connector whose journey spans New York City nightlife, hip-hop royalty, and Capitol Hill—sits down with longtime friend Jet Dilone for a candid and nostalgic conversation. The two rewind to the golden era of 1990s New York nightlife, sharing firsthand stories from legendary venues like The Tunnel, and moments alongside icons such as...