Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max

Shoutout to Winter Haven, Florida's own Deski for coming on my show for an interview! Deski talked about Ten Piece, wanting to sign to an artist instead of a label, building up the foundation, and the upcoming visuals that will be dropping soon. Stay tuned! Deski's music is available on all platforms, including YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelingofree/videos and Apple Music: https://music.ap...

Big thank you to Hollywood royalty Sara Karloff for coming on my show for an interview! Sara discussed when her father, Boris Karloff, received the phrase Master of Horror, his journey from England to the United States as a starving actor, and getting his big break in the classic horror film Frankenstein. She talked about her father being a founder of the Screen Actors Guild, him getting injured d...

Thank you to Theresa Tilly for coming on my show for an interview! Theresa talked about her early life of growing up in Detroit, working at a radio station, and starting out doing commercials. She discussed how she got the role as Shelly in Sam Raimi's classic The Evil Dead, behind the scenes stories on set, and tools disappearing from the cabin. Theresa got into it taking 20 years for her to acce...

Thank you to Mak Ralston aka "Haunt Former" for returning to my show for an interview! Mak talked about this year's Halloween props at Spirit Halloween, what he expects from The Exorcist: Believer, and his thoughts on the first episode of Chucky Season 3. He discussed his experience at Halloween Horror Nights 2023, enjoying Saw X, and having his own hayride this year. He also got into his 10 year...

Thank you to East Lansing, Michigan's own Taylor Nichols for coming on my show for an interview! Taylor discussed his role as Jerry in 1BR, the actor's strike affecting a lot of people in Los Angeles, and when he thinks the strike will end. He talked about getting his start in acting in high school, moving to Los Angeles in 1992 to work with James Garner, and his first big role as Charlie Black in...

Thank you to Alexandria, Louisiana's own Muse Watson for coming on my show for an interview! Muse talked about getting his start in theater at Berea College, Something to Talk About being his first major film credit, and playing the role of the iconic horror film slasher Ben Willis aka The Fisherman in I Know What You Did Last Summer. He got into forming a friendship with both Sarah Michelle Gella...

Thank you to Baconton, Georgia's own R&B artist, actress, dancer, life coach, spiritualist, TV Host, and Army Veteran True Royal for coming on my show for an interview! True Royal talked about her new single Technical Difficult, wanting to make a country song, country being her favorite genre of music, having a lonely childhood, and dealing with bullying from family members. She discussed the...

Thank you to Mississippi's own R&B artist TA Thomas for coming on my show for an interview! TA Thomas discussed his new album Caught Between 2 Worlds, wanting to showcase the southern soul to the mainstream, and the pain of losing his mother during the year of the pandemic. He talked about the message of his song Pros and Cons, not feeling the pressure of becoming a solo artist, and Next Town...

Thank you to Los Angeles, California R&B singer Dayna Madison for returning to my show for an interview! Dayna discussed her new single Medicine, her upcoming show for Breaking Sound LA at Madame Siam on October 10th, and her deep house collaboration with Nippandb "All Night". She also talked about how she grew as an artist over the past year, Medicine making it into television shows such as B...

Shoutout to Tampa Bay, Florida's own entrepreneur Rain for coming on my show for an interview! Rain talked about being a dancer, the club scene in Florida, and being involved in real estate. She discussed her own clothing lines, Tightfittbody and Exotic Additions, wanting to start her own reality show about her life as well as the dancers she works with, and the upcoming Fire Vs. Rain Birthday Bas...

Thank you to Kenya, Atlanta, and Los Angeles' own Xenia Manasseh for coming on my show for an interview! Xenia discussed her new album LOVE / Hate Pt. 1, collaborating with her grandfather on G.I's Intro, and how the idea for Late Night Check Up came about. She talked about learning to let go, choosing herself, and always wanting to be independent. She got into attending Berklee College of Music,...

Thank you to Washington, D.C. and London's own R&B/Soul singer Jalen N'Gonda for coming on my show for an interview! Jalen discussed his new album Come Around and Love Me, performing in the Motown mecca Detroit, and his journey throughout Liverpool. He talked about the comparisons to Marvin Gaye, attending the Institute for Performing Arts Academy, and always being connected to 60s music. He a...

Thank you to New Orleans, Louisiana's own Dee-1 for coming on my show for an interview! Dee-1 discussed his new album UNO, his song Shine On with The Game, and Your Story Is Your Glory. He talked about teaching Hip-Hop courses as a professor at Harvard University and Tufts University, why college isn't a scam, and graduating from LSU with a business degree. He got into his new children's book Davi...

Thank you to Ira From Staten Island for calling into my show to discuss the disastrous start to the New York Jets' 2023 season. He talked about witnessing Aaron Rodgers' achilles injury, why the season is over, and why the Jets should trade for Jameis Winston. He also got into his predictions for the week 3 Jets vs. Patriots game, why Robert Saleh may be out if the season turns out to be a total f...

Shoutout to Mississippi, Tennessee's own Big Motion for coming on my show for an interview! Big Motion talked about his new single Get Slutty, starting his own independent label Money Train Music Empire, and upcoming single Act A Damn Fool. He discussed relocating to Houston, always wanting to be the executive of a label, and planning to release music from all of the artists on his label this comi...

Thank you to Atlanta, Georgia's own Bali Baby for coming on my show for an interview! Bali Baby discussed her new The Book Of Bali, Vol. 2 EP, Hot Sauce being the hit song off of it, and Bitches In Paris being an homage to Jay-Z and Kanye West's song from Watch The Throne. She talked about her parents being her biggest supporters, wanting to get her Playgirls a major label deal, and her new distri...

Shoutout to Clinton and Raleigh, North Carolina's own CEO Showoutt for coming on my show for an interview! CEO Showoutt discussed his newest project All Hustle No Luck, his upcoming mixtape Trap or Rap, and finding his true purpose in life with being an artist 8 months ago. He got into his mother teaching him the importance of hustling for yourself, being independent with his label Showoutt Ent.,...

Thank you Toronto, Canada and the U.K.'s own B.ROB for coming on my show for an interview! B.ROB discussed his newest single Try On, starting out as a DJ, and his early aspirations of being a professional basketball player when he was younger. He talked about the message behind his project Undeniable, being inspired by 90s and early 2000s Hip-Hop & R&B, and wanting to make reggae music. He...

Thank you to Pontiac, Michigan and Middle Tennessee's own Derek Minor for coming on my show for an interview! Derek discussed his new album Nobody's Perfect, the visual commentary breakdown on all of the songs on the album, and overcoming deep depression. He talked about losing opportunities to perform when speaking out about the George Floyd murder, marriage being about changing yourself, and pov...

Shoutout to North Miami, Florida's own Bankroll for coming on my show for an interview! Bankroll discussed his new single PESOS, working with Icewear Vezzo, and knowing Zoey for a long time. He talked about releasing a single before his upcoming EP, why he goes by the name Bankroll, and being influenced by multiple genres of music. He also got into why chains and watches don't matter when artists...

Thank you to Buffalo, New York's own Big Kulu for coming on my show for an interview! Big Kulu discussed his newest single I Wanna Know, the Buffalo, New York music scene being an untold story, and wanting to bring peace to his home country of Cameroon. He talked about almost playing soccer professionally, receiving a degree in both history and religion, and creating the sound called Afro States....

Shoutout to the Dowe Twins for coming on my show for an interview! The Dowe Twins talked about their new Perfectly Imperfect EP, performing at the Apollo, and their future long term goals. They discussed Fat Joe and Daymond John giving them the most important advice that has helped them towards their businesses, starting high school in a few weeks, and educating others on auditory processing and a...

Thank you to Chicago, Illinois' own artist and entrepreneur April Poree aka Bozz Lay'Dee for coming on my show for an interview! Bozz Lay'Dee discussed opening her own restaurant in Syracuse called Trap Wingz & Mo, being the CEO of her own independent label Bozz Tribe Entertainment, and her record I Do What I Want. She talked about her musical background, her grandmother being a backup singer,...

Shoutout to Fort Myers, Florida's own Flizzle for coming on my show for an interview! Flizzle discussed getting 100k streams on his song No Worries, his new single Look Easy, and working with Plies. He talked about being in prison for three years in South Carolina, being independent, and wanting to perform at Rolling Loud. He got into wanting to rap because he felt as though he had a story to tell...

Thank you to Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York's own Dyme-A-Duzin for coming on my show for an interview! Dyme-A-Duzin discussed starting out as a gospel rapper, Fabolous being a mentor to him, and his upcoming Chainsaw Orchestra Tour with Rome Streetz. He talked about his time with Phony Ppl, Warner Bros. Records, and maneuvering through the industry as a real genuine person. He got into the late...