Sneaks, Rhymes and Life

Today, I share my interview with legendary emcee El da Sensei. Many would know El from his breakthrough single Wrong Side of the Tracks and the debut album Between a Rock and Hard Place as part of the Artifacts. He has been in the game for over 27 years and has created so many amazing solo and collaboration projects. A student of the game and an on-stage giant. Check out this great episode!

In this episode, we talk about the mystique of the sneaker influencer and some that influence the sneaker game in Toronto. Each a has their unique way of how they have connected with sneakers and the city of Toronto.

In this episode, we go back look at the debut album of Eric B and Rakim - Paid In Full and how that composition truly took Emceeing and DJing to new heights in 1987. The influence of this album is still felt today.... 34 years later.

Here we talk about everything Prodigy as June marks 4 years since he passed.

In this episode, I revisit Nas' sophomore album - It Was Written, 25 years later.

In this episode, I talk about the hot kicks for July.

Welcome back for season 2! The world of sports takes us to the Stanley Cup, WNBA, The NBA Finals, the Olympics and more.

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the unicorn known as Kendrick Lamar Duckworth and when he will bless us with album number 5.

In this episode, I sit down with super creator Victoria Chiang aka @wutangchiang.  Victoria is an influencer, sneaker lover, foodie and hip hop fan. A really fun conversation - she is so dope!

In this episode, I will share some sneaker book recommendations along with 10 hype shoes (maybe a few honorable mentions) for the summer of 2021).

In this episode, we talk about the group that inspired my podcast name - A Tribe Called Quest. The Highs, the Lows and their legacy.

Once again we have Nick Keeling returning to now debate to two hip hop classics from the same group A Tribe Called Quest. Lots of discussion on which album is the best - Low End Theory or Midnight Marauders. Listen in to Nick and I debate this.

Got'em!!!! The long awaited arrival of my best friend Nick Keeling jumps into the booth for podcast for Ep. 48. We talk about sneakers, some of his stories and definitely some great hip hop conversations. Check it out!

In this episode, I will discuss Game 7 Mavs vs Clippers on Sunday June 6th. We have Luka Doncic, young budding NBA superstar and Jordan athlete playing for the Dallas Mavericks.  On the other side is wo time finals MVP plus New Balance spokesman Kawhi Leonard leading the LA Clippers. 

In this episode, I chat with an old colleague Tamara Carnegie on her sneaker collection and the exciting start to the WNBA. What an amazing start to 25th season of the league. Some great story lines are happening in the WNBA.

In this episode, I talk everything Knicks. What went wrong in the playoffs and what does the off season look like for them.

In this episode, I will pay tribute to the late Big L on his bday week. Lamont Coleman was Harlem raised and this incredible emcee was murdered prior to the release his second album - the Big Picture.

In this episode, I share 10 hip hop songs (plus several honourable mentions lol) that shaped the 90s for me. They are great songs but not the most popular or best selling. More like 10 that immediately raise my energy level and put a smile on my face. Incredibly difficult process. I had originally 50 on my original list and had to whittle it down. 

In this episode, I will share my thoughts on Sun Rises in the East - the Debut LP from Jeru the Damaja on its 27th anniversary

In this episode, I connect with Andrew Robinson host of INCITE Entertainment late night show. Drewskey is proud of his Jamaican roots, sneaker collection and his community. He's shares his insights to his plans to continue to give back to his community and grow his new late night show. Check it out - BIG UP!!

Welcome to Hip Hop appreciation week SRL fans! In this episode I discuss the all-around talents of J Cole - Rapper, Producer, athlete, and sneaker endorser. This is off the heels of his amazing freestyle on LA Leakers and his latest studio release - The Off Season.

In this episode, I welcome Basma Hakem - Sneaker lover, Podcast host of Call Me Crazy and general spreader of positive vibes. We discuss Basma's love for sneakers and sneaker culture including her early beginnings. We also get into her amazing podcast called Call Me Crazy which focuses on mental health and her love for sneakers - definitely a must listen.

We are giving our flowers to Havoc and the late Prodigy (R.I.P. P) for creating one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time - the Infamous ... now 26 years old. We will talk about its influence, its rating and how it was created.

Legend alert!!! In this episode, I got a chance to speak with lyrical genius and Diggin In The Crates Member Omar Credle popularly known as O.C. We talked about his early years of his career, the creation of Word... Life (includes one of the greatest hip hop songs ever Times Up), Jewels and the creation of the Return of the Crooklyn. 

In this episode, we give some flowers to Carmelo Anthony who is now in the Top 10 all time in NBA scoring. I will also quickly run though his history and some of the sneakers he has worn as part of the Jordan brand.