The Leedz Edutainment Podcast

Great interview with legendary rapper Masta Ace about biking, Marly Marl, Biz Markie, major label differences, creating "Born To Roll", "Disposable Arts" as the magnum opus, dealing with M.S., storytelling, and making albums with MF Doom and Marco Polo. 

Took a journey with Slaine about coming up in Boston during the drug epidemic, starting La Coka Nostra, acting in Gone Baby Gone, alcoholism, getting sober, working with great producers, finding serenity, and favorite House Of Pain album.

Research and development with author, historian, journalist Dart Adams about growing up in the South End, early days of Hip Hop in Boston, Almighty RSO, the blog era, Public Enemy almost getting canceled, Rawkus Records, fact checking, and functioning on four hours of sleep 😴

Talked with Gustavo Guerra about making a living selling mixtapes, transitioning into corporate distribution, A&Ring for Kanye+Street Life+Method Man& Large Pro, creating Producer Plug , making a Yankees theme Song,  conspiracy theories, and signature glasses.

Scientifical madness with rapper, producer, and electronic wizard Insight Innovates about his early 90s rap groups, working with Brick Records, moving to Germany, creating apps, new album with Edo. G , NFTS, The MPC, and music vs technology.

Chopped it up with Skyzoo about growing up in Brooklyn, the mixtape hustle, working with every artist in the game, recording “All The Brilliant Things “ under duress, ghostwriting, and being humble.

Got connected with Millyz this morning and discussed growing up in Cambridge as the only white kid with his friends, hustling at 13 years old, fighting off a negative stigma, investing into his own career, working with Jadakiss & DaveEast, shooting 3 videos in Columbia, tattoos, and having the hardest job as a rapper from Mass.

Talked with rapper/singer/songwriter XL The Beast about playing the accordion, cofounding The Kreators, getting advice from Guru of Gang Starr, alcoholism, insecurity as an artist, the Heavy Hands LP 15 year process, and maintaining relationships.

Got deep with Jon Hope about growing up in foster care, being an artist from Providence RI, getting a masters degree , community adversity, writing a book, working with Jim Jones, and the independent artist mind state. 

Conversated with personality Mr Peter Parker about bonding over Hip Hop in NH, becoming a DJ, Growing up listening to the radio, Interning for Hot 97, Hosting shows , moving to Minnesota, how songs get selected for radio, and overdoing it.

Talked shop with lyricist Locksmith about being Persian, coming up in the Bay, Battle rapping, the independent grind, politics, Palestine, and making a spiritual banger with Xzibit and Ras Kass ‼️ 

Had a blast with rapper/producer/comedian D-Tension talking about being raised in a religious cult, starting a Lowell gangster rap group, introducing rap shows to Boston in the 90s, becoming a disk jockey at WFNX, making a rock album , writing traffic reports, and having a roommate leave a surprise on his couch!

Spoke with New England rapper Ea$y Money about growing up in Haverhill MA, meeting Termanology in a tree, battle rapping, signing a deal with Carson Daly, recording with DJ Premier, promoting your brand by any means necessary, and adjusting your approach.

Talked with New England Producer/Engineer The Arcitype about learning how to play music in the sticks, Emerson college, Waltz Audio, Building a professional studio , making beats for your favorite underground artists, STL GLD, and debating on whether Dr. Dre or DJ Premier is the GOAT

Took a journey with Big Shug about the history of Gang Starr, Boston in the 80s, relationship with Guru (RIP), DJ Premier friendship, acting, and keeping the legacy going.

Spoke with Cambridge rapper Checkmark of Skitzofreniks about his crazy journey starting with growing up in Central SQ, demo deal with Buffy of the Fat Boys,  relationship with Eddie Bones (RIP), house arrest, and becoming a Free Mason. 

Great talk with New England rapper Lateb in Costa Rica about bringing mostly girls to his underground Hip Hop events in the beginning, forming Heddshotts, going to jail, Annie Dookhan, starting a printing company, touring Europe, and singing too much. 

Great Interview with Tek of Smif-N-Wessun talking about "Da Shinin''" as one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time, Cocoa Brovaz name change, working with 9th Wonder's production team, and his new solo album Pricele$$

Spoke With Boston/New England Rap duo Blak Madeen about Islam, being signed to Chuck D's label, collaborating with legends, making an album with Tragedy Khadafi,  and favorite Public Enemy albums.  

Went down memory lane with Boston legend Edo. G about the 30 year anniversary of “Life Of A Kid In The Ghetto”, no Boston shows in the 90s, being an independent artist long term, and virtual reality parties 🔉🔉

Had a great time chopping it up with rapper Cam Meekins about Frat Rap, major record deals, and adaptability in the music business.

Had an exceptional time talking with Mega Ran about being a Nerd Core rapper, working harder during Covid, classic video games, and Will Smith being the GOAT. S/O Teddy Roxpin for opening up.

Had the opportunity to talk with rapper Reef The Lost Cause (Army Of The Pharaohs) about 90s Hip Hop influence, AOTP,  spirituality, music therapy, and real life rap.

Talked With Termanology about growing up in Lawrence, performing at The Middle East Nightclub, working with DJ Premier & Statik Selektah, establishing Good Dad Gang, and personal sacrifice. 

Got a Chance to speak with Maine's Alternative Hip Hop artist Spose about being independent, major record label deals, and surviving Covid.