The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast

Coming up on today's show I caught up with Samad Savage. At seventeen, he realised that his purpose was to have a positive effect on the world around him. He released his first EP, "Some Odd World" in late 2016, building a loyal following and leaving his audience stunned, impatiently awaiting his next move.  Samad’s most important release however, was his debut album, "The Grey Area". This ga...

Coming up on today's show I caught up with Tracey Lee. After graduating from Howard University with a degree in Communications, he began building his career in 1997 when his hit single "The Theme (It's Party Time)" , became an overnight success and was in Billboard’s Top 100 for thirty-seven weeks . His debut album " Many Facez" then followed on April 8, 1997. As a rising star in hip-hop, Tracey L...

Coming up on today's show I caught up with Iris Stryx. With a parade of energy and positivity, Iris Stryx has a welcoming personality and vibe that is hard to ignore. No matter what genre of music you’re a fan of…  Iris Stryx simply can’t be mentioned among the slew of up and coming underground talents. She’s too big for that. She now must be mentioned with members of the mainstream community...

Coming up on todays show I caught up with Kid Vishis a Detroit native and younger brother of Royce da 5’9”,  has been a staple of Royce’s live shows. In addition he has also carved out legacy of his own as an artist after, releasing three solo albums, starting his own label, appearing on Shady Records'   Detroit vs. Everybody . Kid Vishis also featured on Royce’s acclaimed 2020 albu...

Coming up on todays show I caught up with Mickey Factz, a veteran of Hip Hop who as released over 20 albums/mixtapes in over 15 years in the game. Most notably he was on the XXL Freshman cover (2008-2009) with artists such as Curren$y, Kid Cudi, Ace Hood & Wale. He has also released albums such as the Mickey MauSe project & most recently Hue: An Audio Last Will & Testament. This is an...

Coming up on todays show I have my first ever 2-time guest on the show Kyle Lucas (#48 was his first appearance). We also discuss the classic album Aquemini by Outkast and see if my opinions as a fan and first time listener to the album and his as rapper and a lover of the album match up. I even attempt to give my top 5 tracks on the album so let me know what you think. Also if you want to continu...

Coming up on todays show I caught up with Uneek (Neek). He has spent many years working hard in his community to change the lives of local youth, and is featured in an independently developed documentary, “ Dark City Beneath the Beat ” and is available on Netflix  This documentary focuses on the many facets of the Baltimore club music scene and its impact on the local community. This pro...

Coming up on today's show I caught with the great Chase Hill. Chase is not only a Hip Hop artist in his own right but also host and creator of his podcast Chase Talks Hip Hop where I also appeared for an interview (Episode number 265 in case you were wondering). He is a fantastic persona great talent and a Hip Hop Head like no other! It was great to speak to him about his journey and where he sees...

Coming up on todays show I caught up with Pesh Mayweather. He began his journey  under the mentorship of Rico Wade and Ray Murray,  ( Organized Noise ) of the Dungeon Family . Pesh has worked with Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka, Lil Keed, Trouble, 21 Savage, Big Bank, Bobby Shmurda, Zaytoven and Drummer Boy to name a few.  Pesh also released his album, “Best Rapper in Atlanta,” with featur...

Coming up on todays show I caught up with the wonderful Lex Leosis. Known for her dynamic flows, aggressive stage presence and elaborate story-telling, Lex Leosis is loud, opinionated, constantly fighting for what she believes in. Growing up in Toronto's West End with a single mother who worked around the clock taught her discipline, hard work and survival. It gave Lex the energy to perfect her cr...

Coming up on todays show i caught up with C.J. Green. He has established a reputation as a creative, unique and versatile artist. drawing on his childhood of uncertainty and frequent moves between different households and family members, Music has always been a passion of his. He has drawn inspiration and a love for storytelling from legends like Jay-Z, Nas and 2Pac. His goal is to be a true artis...

Coming up on todays show, I caught up with King Soloman. Originally born and raised on the southside of Brooklyn, NY, he found a deep connection for music at a very young age. After years of hard work and reconnecting with Tariq Allen, he introduces us to his creation of a boy who grew up in Brooklyn, defying the odds and rising up against challenges. Combining a rhythmic flow with witty lyrics to...

Coming up on todays show I caught up with Frais . Using his unique energy his  Frais comes through as one of the young talents in Hip Hop. With a ear for unique beats in addition to from strong delivery his versatility is the common string in this artist who's  life experience has made him more determined as ever. He has already  built his name within rap’s underground and toured al...

Coming up on todays show I caught up with Etcetera. Etcetera is a multi-award-winning recording artist, writer, film music supervisor, executive soundtrack album producer, global brand ambassador, entrepreneur, and entertainment industry professional whose career led him into a an enviable place within the music industry.  Coining the phrase “From the Grind to the Grammys”, Etcetera’s walk of...

Coming up on todays show we have a review that was completed with Danny and Matt while we were The Slim, Fiddy & Biggie Committee Podcast. I recently realised we never released it and thought we should especially because it is a classic Hip Hop Album. Midnight Marauders follows a Tribe Called Quest's first album The Low End Theory This classic album was released on November 9, 1993—the same da...

Coming up on today's show I caught up with Luch Capo. Raised in the Nicetown section of Philadelphia, Luch Capo is emerging as one of “THE” artists in the music world. With his smooth and subtle delivery, matched with gritty and decipherable punch lines, Luch is becoming almost undeniable.  His unique and powerful style is backed by a a determination and desire to succeed at all costs. Despit...

Coming up on today's show I caught up with the extremely talented Kyle Lucas. Growing up in Marietta, Georgia his journey in Hip Hop started when he began rapping at 15 and later formed the band Vonnegutt, which was quickly discovered and signed by Big Boi of Outkast to his Purple Ribbon Records Label. Since then he has been earning a name for himself as a solo artist working with artists such as...

Coming up on today's show I caught up with Scott Con who was born in Brooklyn but raised in South Florida. His passion for music has been inspired by some of the greatest artist in the industry, including Scarface, Notorious BIG, Nas & Wutang Clan just to name a few.  During his journey he has worked with some the most talented artist in the industry right now including a previous guest o...

Coming up on today's show I caught up with the very talented Richfam Nate. Richfam has taken a difficult and challenging path on his way to being one of Hip Hop's rising stars. He was released from prison in the middle of 2020 and hit the ground running. Within the first two months of being home he  released songs with major artists like Don Q and Fetty Luciano, secured radio play on differen...

Coming up on today's show I caught up with the extremely talented Jovian! The Brooklyn-based Hip Hop artist Jovian is one of the up and coming stars to keep an eye on. He was originally drawn to music to help manage depression, anxiety and body dysmorphia, (where he also draws on his acting skills), giving him the the ability to create music which is vulnerable, raw and honest. His unique outlook...

Coming up on today's show I caught up with Bigal Harrison. The Harlem born artist first fell in love with Hip Hop in 2003 after hearing 50 Cent’s classic album Get Rich or Die Tryin’, and other Hip Hop icons Ma$e, DMX, Wu-Tang Clan, Jay Z, and Nas.  While he was honored as a First-Team All-American at VSU, Bigal also released “845: The Hometown Project” . With song titles like “Legendary” and...

Coming Up on today's show I caught up with multi genre artist Nick Nittoli. Based out of Hollywood but originally New Jersey Nick Nittoli elevated his career after an appearance in the show " Platinum Hit" going on to co-write and produce songs for artists like Snoop Dogg, French Montana, YG, Jessie J, Zendaya, and Fabian Mazur.  . 

Coming up on today's show I caught up with Haviah Mighty. A young rapper based out of Toronto, Canada Haviah has spent a lifetime developing her skills as a songwriter, vocalist, producer, and performer culminating in a style of profound introspection and incisive socio-political critique. 2019 saw Haviah earn break-out success with her album, 13th Floor , garnering overwhelming praise from public...

Coming up on todays show I caught with Pennjamin Bannekar who you might remember appeared on the episode with Chelly Banqz on episode #29.  After the drop of his mixtape Hello World he started to become one of the unsung hero's of Chicago’s hip hop scene. The success of Hello World set up the release of his first album HeartBeat which was released on May of 2011. From there he went on to mana...

Coming up on today's show I caught up with a the legendary Jaz-O aka The Originator. Not only is Jaz-O a true pioneer inventing the triplet rhyme flow... yep that's right he invented a rhyme style and Since the 1990s, the triplet rhyme technique has become a common distinction song some of the most respected artists in the industry including his former apprentice Jay-Z, as well as Twista, Bone Thu...