Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max

Thank you to New Mexico and Los Angeles' own R&B artist Darius Martin for coming on my show for an interview! Darius discussed his new single Fill My Cup, working with Cool & Dre, and attending the Los Angeles Film School. He talked about when he gained confidence as an artist, being influenced by Prince, and spreading positivity in his music. He got into his journey of getting sick while...

Big thank you to Hip-Hop legend, host, and activist Talib Kweli for coming on my show for an interview! Talib discussed his new album Liberation 2 with Madlib, why he decided to drop the album now on DSPs, and the lyrical breakdown on After These Messages. He talked about the right and the left discord in politics, Donald Trump being mentioned in rap lyrics back in the day because he was a money s...

Thank you to Ira From Staten Island for calling into my show to discuss the New York Jets' 2024 NFL Draft class! He talked about why taking an offensive tackle with the first pick was the safest move, the biggest question mark being Robert Saleh, and the positions that this team still needs to improve. Stay tuned! Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.htm...

Shoutout to Atlanta, Georgia's own Kolo for returning to my show for an interview! Kolo discussed opening up for Conway the Machine for his upcoming show on May 16th in Brooklyn, receiving a co-sign from Idris Elba, and the success of his viral series sampling music from around the world. He talked about collaborating with UK/Polish artist Pat, getting a co-sign from Russ, and the steps he took to...

Shoutout to Polk County, Florida's own Joshua Hills for coming on my show for an interview! Joshua Hills talked about playing college and semi-pro football, why he decided to pursue a career in music, and wanting to start his own youth football league. He also discussed the importance of building up his following, not wanting to rush stardom, and the new music that he has on the way. Stay tuned! J...

Shoutout to South Carolina's own Yellow Boi Baby for coming on my show for an interview! Yellow Boi Baby discussed his new single Man In The Mirror, signing to SUSD Entertainment, and his story of coming up in poverty. He talked about his 80'$ Baby album, his top five artists that he wants to work with, and what it takes to make it coming from South Carolina. He also got into relocating to Atlanta...

Shoutout to South Carolina's own Daze Karter for coming on my show for an interview! Daze Karter discussed his new Hip-Hop Road To Redemption show, how the show will be on a major network, and getting signed to College Park Music on his 18th birthday. He talked about how going to jail put him on the right path in life, overcoming mental health struggles, and the advice that Common gave him. He als...

Thank you to Chicago's own Hip-Hop artist and activist for coming on my show for an interview! Goalden Chyld talked about his new album War Cry, thoughts on his album charting as an independent artist, and why the future for Hip-Hop and R&B artists is staying independent. He discussed his earliest memories of being in Aurora before relocating to the south side of Chicago, his father rapping wi...

Shoutout to New York's own up and coming artist Ca$h Cow for coming on my show for an interview! Ca$h Cow discussed his new single Money, working with Jim Jones, and his other song that he has with Jim Jones in the vault. He talked about networking his way through showcases, his introduction to Hip-Hop being Peter Gunz and Lord Tariq's Uptown Baby, and his project that he has with Dyce Payso that...

Thank you to Ira From Staten Island for calling into my show to discuss the New York Jets' 2024 free agency signings so far, who he thinks the Jets should select in this years 2024 NFL Draft, and the biggest question mark being the head coach Robert Saleh. He also talked about the team needing to trade both Zach Wilson and Allen Lazard, why they should sign Ezekiel Elliot, and if Aaron Rodgers wil...

Thank you to Buffalo, New York's own Ponzo Houdini for coming on my show for an interview! Ponzo Houdini discussed his new album Rituals, his friendship with Lyndell in reference to the song Rip Lyndell, and building up his own movie production team. He talked about relocating to Atlanta, acting in They Cloned Tyrone with Jamie Foxx, and his role as Maine in Pure Finesse. He got into the gatekeepe...

Shoutout to Buffalo, New York's up and coming R&B singer Oni for coming on my show for an interview! Oni talked about her new single Self Reflection, building her own label Oni Music Group, and the Buffalo music scene. She discussed what made her move to Georgia, her self-love journey, and wanting to work with Griselda. She also got into real music coming back, writing We Will Breathe after th...

Shoutout to St. Louis, Missouri's up and coming Hip-Hop artists R3 Tezy and Trell for coming on my show for an interview! They discussed their new song Victory, Only The Money's new project Grind Season, and Nelly & The St. Lunatics being a huge inspiration. R3 Tezy talked about how he kept his head up when he received a 16-year federal prison sentence, recording music on his mp3 player, and s...

Big thank you to Cleveland, Ohio and Atlanta, Georgia's own R&B artist Jade Novah for coming on my show for an interview! Jade discussed her new album Where Have I Been?, being on her spiritual healing journey, meeting her husband Devin Johnson who is a writer/producer, and where she believes today's modern toxic relationships stem from. She talked about being discovered by Tyler Perry, her ex...

Big thank you to Hip-Hop legend Dres of Black Sheep for coming on my show for an interview! Dres discussed his The Choice Is Yours documentary on Paramount Plus, the new upcoming Black Sheep album, and the update on the Dres & Dilla album. He talked about executives at record labels dumbing down Hip-Hop, reuniting with Mister Lawnge, and why Non-Fiction was not as successful as A Wolf in Sheep...

Shoutout to North Carolina's own up and coming Hip-Hop artist Trap Dame Benji for coming on my show for an interview! Trap Dame Benji discussed his new single Flowers, his upcoming song Shooting Star, and why he has been on a hiatus from releasing music. He talked about making connections in the music industry, potentially relocating, and being one of two people to rap in his city in North Carolin...

Thank you to Tampa, Florida's own up and coming R&B artist Taye Ricks for coming on my show for an interview! Taye discussed his new single Chasing My First High, being in the army, and coming up in the church in Arkansas. He talked about his label Inovibe, Bliss being his biggest song, and The Taye Ricks Experience being his blueprint for 2024. He also got into his thoughts on today's current...

Big thank you to the legendary Kool Rock-Ski of The Fat Boys/The Disco 3 and City the Great for coming on my show for an interview! Kool Rock-Ski discussed how being apart of something so iconic is a blur to him, meeting Prince Markie Dee and Buff, and how they entered into the Coca-Cola WBLS contest that would change their lives. He talked about working with Kurtis Blow on the first two Fat Boys...

Shoutout to the Bahamas and Atlanta, Georgia's own singer and songwriter AllSummerLong for coming on my show for his first interview of 2024! AllSummerLong discussed his new single No One Compares, being Grammy nominated, and working with Jim Jones. He talked about being in his own world, writing a gold record with Lil Durk, and wanting to move to Los Angeles. He also got into changing his name, w...

Thank you to Jamaica's own R&B and Dancehall artist Denyque for coming on my show for an interview! Denyque talked about her new Ready EP, when she realized people were projecting their insecurities onto her when they would not believe in her vision, and working to perform in the United States. She discussed her new show What Would Denyque Do?, believing in something before you see it, and wan...

Shoutout to the Bronx, NY and Florida's own R&B singer and songwriter Rubie Gemstone for coming on my show for an interview! Rubie discussed getting a shoutout on Sway In The Morning, her new Pressure EP, and being apart of the Sofar Sounds Crew. She talked about wanting to work with Erykah Badu, what she brings to R&B, and wanting to create her own gemstone jewelry line. She also got into...

Thank you to New York City's own filmmaker, cinematographer, and content creator Clark Slater for coming on my show for an interview! Clark discussed directing The Choice Is Yours documentary about Black Sheep that is currently streaming on Paramount+, bringing Dres and Mista Lawgne back together, and ageism in Hip-Hop. He talked about co-directing the Don't Try To Understand: A Year In The Life o...

Thank you to Hip-Hop legend Doodlebug, member of Digable Planets, aka Cee Knowledge for coming on my show for an interview! Doodlebug gave his opinions on today's mainstream Hip-Hop, winning a Grammy Award for Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat), and Killer Mike getting arrested after winning three Grammy Awards this year. He talked about the history of Digable Planets, touring with James Brown, and...

Thank you to R&B Legend Charles Wright for coming on my show for an interview! Charles Wright discussed his iconic song Express Yourself, his collaboration with BMW for a commercial for Super Bowl 58, and his upcoming book. He talked about Bill Cosby getting him his contract with Warner Bros., Warner Bros. parting ways with him after he broke them into the R&B business, and inspiring both...

Thank you to Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York's own Chuck Strangers for coming on my show for an interview! Chuck discussed his upcoming album A Forsaken Lover's Plea, his new single Ski'd Up, and working with The Alchemist. He talked about selling his MPC early on in his career when times got tough, wanting to make collaboration albums with Joey Bada$$, and Wilson Chandler paying him to make an album...