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The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with artist and educator Mellow Man Ace (@mellow_man_ace). Ace talked about his Afro Cuban heritage, doing the 1st all Spanish rap record, flights of liberty program, moving to the United States, the song that started it all "Mentirosa", why he wasn’t in Cypress Hill, where Castro went wrong, his arts & edutainment program, B Real being in...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) are joined by artist and emcee producer REKS (@rekshiphop). REKS talked about the layout of the city Lawrence MA, reverse migration, family background, going to Italy to record, Lawrence Hip Hop heavyweights, releasing 33 EP projects, salute to elders, finding himself, importance of 33, being driven by ancestors, building a studio at home and more. For additi...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with artist/actress TONISTEELZ (@tonisteelz). Toni a 5x Grammy nom, Award winning artist/actress and producer spoke about the old Brooklyn, meeting General Steele from Smif n Wesson, her Nike commercial, new film with comedian Donnell Rawlings, sneaking into her brothers' studio to make music, being a child prodigy dancer, history/culture of Garifun...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with artist, motivational speaker and journalist TRE DOT (@bosstredot). TRE talked about why he moved so much, restarting in DC, going to school with Fredo Star of Onyx, speaking in church at 8yrs old, writing at a young age, becoming a therapist, Dog house anti-bullying comic book, battling depression, root cause analysis, nutrition & fitness, chil...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with actor and performer Charles Massey (@cmass_enterprise). Charles talked about being raised in Harlem, father from West Philly, Sugar Hill history, movie Shaft being shot in his building, seeing legend Richard Roundtree at 7 years old, classic flick Claudine being filmed around the corner from him, his entry into entertainment, running an operations...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with artist/actor Armeen Acy (@officialshaliek). Armeen talked about about moving to Atlanta for acting, putting music on pause, Co starring in the Botch movie, unlicensed doctors, cosmetic surgeries costing lives, prepping for "Botch" movie, messages in art, wanting his roles to speak to people/community, the TUBI platform and more. For a...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with photographer, videographer and photo-journalist Robert Mayer aka Photo Rob. Rob spoke on what got him into photography, the Rakim reveal, having the eye, why seated portraits are his favorite, therapeutic feeling of hip hop, connection with stars he's shot, his influences, jobs he won't do, privacy standards, using photos in news storie...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) are joined by artist/emcee DRES (@blacksheepdres) of the legacy hip hop group Black Sheep. Dres spoke on What a black sheep of the family really is, real life story behind Strobelite honey record, the long island ice teas, a lesson in publishing and intellectual property, How songs in commercials work, the building full of lawyers, Younger vs older generation...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) are joined by artist/musician Haviah Mighty (@haviahmighty) coming straight outta Toronto Canada. Haviah speaks on singing at 4yrs old, her musical family, wearing multiple hats from producer to writer to rapper, Toronto artists getting their due, what inspires her, fun outside of music, crying cystals, meaning of the name, the creative process, breaking grou...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with Grammy Winning Producer, Recording Artist and DJ Eddie F (@djeddief). Eddie spoke on helping launch La Face records, setting up supergroup TLC to gain momentum, discovering R&B artist Donell Jones, becoming an A&R for La Reid, working with new talent, Heavy D, The Collins Brothers, seeing early hip hop at Brush Park, famous folks from M...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) are joined by Hoops Legend and Dallas Mavericks assistant coach God Shammgod (@godshammgod12). Shammgod talked about NBA legend Tiny Archibald, his infamous move, showing Kobe Bryant how to dribble, the best McDonalds All Americans, young NBA stars recognizing him, RocNation conversations with Jay Z, staying humble, being thankful for his name, his Puma shoe...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) welcome back master percussionist, arts educator, and GRAMMY ® Award-winning musician Chief Ayanda Clarke (@chiefayandaclarke). Chief Ayanda spoke about the Masterclass: "Drum Talk The Dialogue between music & spirit" with Will Calhoun of Living Color, the essence of Afro Latino, how he became chief officially, the purpose of the masterclass, De...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) chopped it up with filmmaker Ray Landski (@landskixclusives) of the "U Gotta...Respect The Legends of Hip Hop Legacy" documentary (@ugottarespect). Ray talked about KayGee of Naughty by Nature helping the film get started, why the documentary is important to him, the influence of Video Music Box, the impact New Jersey has had on hip hop, infamous ra...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) got into a spirited conversation with Founder and CEO April Silver (@aprilrsilver) of PR/Marketing business Akila Worksongs (@akilaworksongs). April talked about amplifying the voices of the community, non-transactional relationships, celebrating 30 years at Akila Worksongs, message to young journalist, why Akila Worksongs is important as a PR/Marketing agenc...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) got into the gaming world with artist/specialist Hip Hop Gamer (@hiphopgamer). He talked about being a game journalist, going to E3 the superbowl of gaming, beating celebrities like: (Xzibit, Erick Sermon, Sticky Fingers, T Pain) at games, the best Grand Theft Auto, being the best at Tekken 7, beating a game developer at his own creation, his grandmother...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) took it to the courts with Linda Hicks (@Adliallc) commissioner of Black Top Streetball Association (@blacktopstreetball). Linda talked about history of street ball, duties of commissioner for BTSBA, playing in Rucker, possible Netflix documentary, growing up playing basketball, training athletes, making history in Newark, the next evolution of street ba...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked with entrepreneur and OWN producer SUNNI (@sunniminx). Sunni spoke on producing Love & Marriage Huntsville for Oprah Winfrey Network,  how she became a producer, working on "In the Cut", "Family Time" sitcoms, learning from Bentley Kyle Evans (Martin), leaving Hollywood, going back home to St Louis, working on development shows in Atlanta...

On this episode of Thermal Soundwaves C.Truth welcomes artist YaYa Bey (@yayabeybay). YaYa talked about baking biscuits, her teaching experience, internalizing misogyny, learning patience, vinyl records, staying ready, connecting more with herself, love of Kelis, baking with cannabis, digging classic artists like: (Donny Hathaway, Sarah Vaughan); curating art shows, what children have to teach, re...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) chopped it up with artists señor KAOS ( @senorkaos ) and ( @IllastrateC ). The guys spoke about: books that have impacted them in the last year, Kings of Vice 2, having the best product out, pandemic lessons, Bruce Lee methods, PTSD science, their biggest vices, subject matter that they cover, being a plug thug, getting featured in NBA 2K and more... For...

On this special episode of Thermal Soundwaves covering the Conch Shell International Film Fest 2022, C.Truth welcomes Director Dawn Wilkinson (@directordawn) who has worked on: Empire, The Good Doctor, How to Get Away with Murder, Dynasty to name a few. Dawn talked about her love of the beach, feelings on Conch Shell IFF, shooting home movies early, coming up in Toronto, what the job of the direct...

On this special episode of Thermal Soundwaves covering the Conch Shell International Film Fest 2022, C.Truth welcomes Actress/Playwright/Educator/Activist REGINA TAYLOR (@TheReginaTaylor). Regina spoke about the preparation for her role on "The First Lady," writing children's books, taking journalism in college but falling in love with performing arts, early role in a movie about the Little Rock 9...

On this special episode of Thermal Soundwaves covering the Conch Shell International Film Fest 2022, C.Truth welcomes Director/Filmmaker Writer Marquis Smalls (@MarqSmalls). Marquis talked about being inspired by Empire strikes back movie, getting to watch Spike Lee & Ernest Dickerson work on set at an early age, growing up in Marcy projects, how he ended up at specialized Brooklyn Tech high s...

On this special episode of Thermal Soundwaves covering the Conch Shell International Film Fest 2022, C.Truth welcomes Award winning Theater/TV/Film Writer France-Luce Benson (@francelucebenso). France talked about difficulties growing up in Miami, when the love of performing began, how she starting writing plays out of not being considered for roles & typecast, subject matter that she covers i...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) welcome back creative director/founder Magaly Colimon-Christopher (@magaly_colimon1) of the Conch Shell International Film Fest (@conchshelliff). Magaly talked about the purpose of Conch Shell Productions, starting a development workshop to share projects/get feedback, producing first film: "Aftershocks - A Tetralogy of Our Times"; landing filmmakers globally...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) chopped it up with entrepreneur trail blazer Carlos Parrott (@carloslexani). Carlos talked about growing up in Long Beach after moving from Chicago, having 12 NBA players signed to Dada Supreme, getting product placement in a Marvel movie without a budget, the value of cool, connection to Jo Koy, taking Dada from zero to $48 million annually, interest in...