The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast

On today's show I caught up with No/Me. She has evolved from humble roots to become an artist with a an impressively powerful voice and one who has transcended more than one genre, most notably and recently house with her collaboration with friend of the show Bijou on "Push To Start". 🥰🥵

On today's show I caught up with Victor Robinson, known professionally as “Slicktor Victor”. He is an author, publisher, model, actor and music artist. Slicktor Victor first made a name for himself by appearing as a contestant on a series of reality television and game shows. Due to his passion to create and entertain, Slicktor Victor has expanded his artistic pursuits and has become a musical sen...

On today's show I caught up with Slimm Calhoun. Hailing from College Park, GA, he grew up listening to the ground breaking hip-hop sounds of Run-D.M.C., Kurtis Blow, and Grandmaster Flash. In 1994 he hooked up with Outkast and the Dungeon Family crew, who took Calhoun under their wing. Calhoun signed to Outkast's own label, Aquemini (via Elektra), in the late '90s. His Aquemini debut, The Skinny,...

On today's show I caught up with Metalecalec, a returning guest on the show. You can catch his 1st interview with me in episode 89. He has also just dropped his new album Speaks For Itself so make sure you show some love and check it out!

On today's show I caught up with damnboy! He is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and producer with a unique blend of genres. His hard work and talent paid off early in his career as he began opening for major artists such as MAX, blackbear, Nelly, BRB. & Jimmy Brown. He also performed at Lost in Dreams festival and at the Palladium on the Elephante tour with nøll . damnboy! is a versatile...

On today's show I caught up with JimmySoDope. Hailing from Newark, James Frazier, professionally known as JimmySoDope, is more than an emcee—he's a cultural architect with a fearless mindset. Influenced by 90s Hip-hop legends and transcendent artists, Jimmy blends eras and genres seamlessly. 🎤 Performance Highlights: From iconic festivals like SXSW and Rolling Loud to stages across the nation, Ji...

On today's show I caught up with Serious Klein. Serious Klein is an Artist, with Ghanaian origin, that has emerged out the underground hip-hop scene in Germany. His first EP "The Serious Outlook" (2012) put Klein on the map locally. His following EPs "The Introduction“ (2015) and “Summer 03's Problem" (2016) gained Klein more popularity within his local market and a new found recognition in the US...

On today's show I caught up with Dr. Vernon Wiggins, also known by his stage name V-LO The Maestro. He is a music artist; actor; entrepreneur; philanthropist; executive film producer; and business owner. The Louisiana native has had a passion for the film and entertainment industry since he was a kid. The main thing that he focuses on in his music is telling stories and providing messages to the l...

On today's show I caught up with Daniel Maidman. Daniel Maidman is best known for his vivid depiction of the figure. His drawings and paintings are included in the permanent collections of the Library of Congress, the New Britain Museum of American Art, the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Long Beach Museum of Art. His art and writing on art have been featured in The Huffington Post , Wh...

On today's show I caught up with Narissa. Crenshaw native Narissa, is the middle child and the only girl from a family of 5. At a young age, she developed an interest in music through her uncle’s lens who worked as a songwriter. She learned sound and writing techniques from him that later helped sculpt her into an artist. After graduating high school, Narissa knew that furthering her education was...

On today's show i caught up with M Dot R. M Dot R is a household name when it comes to UK Dancehall. Born in South London M Dot R fuses grime with Dancehall which gives him his distinct style. He has reached new heights with his single "Turn Red" which has now been remixed and opened the door for M Dot R to once again become a household name.

On today's show I caught up with Playy. You may think you don't know Playy but you've actually heard him a thousand times. The up-and-coming songwriter wrote and appeared on the chopped-and-screwed hook of Ludacris' Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs No. 2 hit, "My Chick Bad," featuring Nicki Minaj. With many other writing credits under his belt, the rapper then signed to Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins....

On Today's show I caught up with friend of the show and returning guest the great Chelly Banqz who featured in episode #29.

On today's show I caught with New Jersey's very own Dibiasi. He is a local legend known for tracks with people such as Ransom, Joe Budden & Sam Black.

On today's show I caught up with Frisco Hardbody Sco. an Independent artist from Peoria, Illinois as well as founder and CEO of Hardbody Empire Music Group. Rapping since 2004, he was recently released after a 13 year sentence. Since then he has built his management team from the ground up, collaborated with some established independent artists, and connected with a major labels.

On today's show I caught up with Josh Alias in person in Queens, New York City for my first in person interview with him and he once again did not disappoint!

On today's show I caught with the 2wIIn Kingz. Their style ain't just rap – it's a masterful blend of relentless punchlines, intricate rhyme schemes, and wickedly clever patterns that weave stories deeper than your Girlfriend throat. Every bar, every verse is a brushstroke on the canvas of our unique artistry, leaving listeners craving more, like binge-watching the next episode of a hit TV show. L...

On today's show I bring back two of the shows former co-hosts Danny & Matt (re-uniting The Slim, Fiddy & Biggie Committee) for a Special where we go through the top 5 artists we would pick if we could only listen to their discographies for the rest of our lives.

On today's show I caught up with Rasheed Chappell. If you haven’t heard Rasheed Chappell declare “Project City!” on a track, in a video or on his latest Instagram post, chances are you aren’t aware of how hard this New Jersey native emcee represents where he’s from and stays true to his roots. Rasheed Chappell has always said regardless of the ebbs and flows of the music business, remaining authen...

On today's show I caught up with returning guest Maddi Madd who featured on episode 118!

On today's show I caught up with Langston Bristol. He is a hip-hop/r&b artist and musician/producer from the Metro Detroit area. Growing up he started his relationship with music by learning to play the drums as a kindergartener and then following that learning how to play the piano. Around the age of a 11 he began writing his own jazz songs on the piano and also experimenting with beat making...

On today's show I caught up with Mustafa Shakir who is a Nigerian American multi-hyphenate artist: actor, writer, rapper, and director .Born in Winston-Salem, NC he moved to the Bronx, before a year old and then Harlem not long after, where he spent the rest of his formative years. In the days prior to committing himself to the life of an artist Mustafa was a barber, a personal trainer, marketing...

On today's show I caught up with Lydia Lyon. Singer, songwriter, and violinist, Lydia was born in the United States and currently based in the Netherlands. Her career boasts many highlights such as performances for TV network Nickelodeon, Berry Gordy of Motown Records, and Wyclef Jean of The Fugees. Her originals have been featured on many major radio stations, with regular spins from England's BB...

On today's show I caught up with Da Inphamus Amadeuz. Artist, Producer, Filmmaker.... Entrepreneur! He exemplifies what a future hip hop mogul looks like. Stepping away from the microphone for 6 years, Da Inphamus Amadeuz quickly established himself a staple within the hip hop community as a film maker, magazine owner and DJ. From National Geographic to an on air personality on "The Lord Sear Spec...

On today's show I caught up with Gold Lemonade. First discovered by music legend Jackie Jackson (of The Jackson Family), Gold Lemonade – the highly unconventional duo of French born DJ/producer Lya and Caribbean rooted producer/vocalist Jvgg – were signed to Jackie’s Critically Amused label in 2018. Enhanced by Jvgg’s infectious vocals, the sonically innovative DJ Duo has been pushing boundaries w...