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The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke to Bay Area veteran artist Paris (@paris_gfr) on a variety of topics. The UC Davis grad broke it down on: building his own publishing company to include movies, books, etc, the letter he got from the FBI, his experience as an FOI member, the diversity as well as imbalance of San Francisco, his uncle Elston Howard the first black New York Yankee, why he...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) chatted it up with rising star Darmirra Brunson (@DarmirraBrunson). We provided the model/actor/singer/writer with her first radio interview ever and she got candid on: doing celebrity impersonations, creating original characters, starting out on YouTube, editing her own work, starting over after an ex-boyfriend deleted her account, what feat makes her an awk...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked with the uber-talented performing arts star Margot B. Margot (@MargotBingham) kicked it about: her run in the Broadway revival of the musical "Rent", the Pittsburgh jazz scene, her album "Live at the Hazlett," preferring a live band over singing tracks, working with charities (Boys & Girls Club, Veterans Hospital, Blind & Deaf children school) at a you...

The Radio Boys (Kev Lawrence, C.Truth) had the pleasure of speaking to a much heralded member of A Tribe called Quest (@atcq), Phife Dawg. Phife explained why he was absent from the scene and basically needed a kidney from his wife in order to stay alive. The boisterous emcee also shared words on: his new production company Riddim Kidz, his new TV show Phife Alert, the Tribe called Quest documenta...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) got live with grammy winning multiplatinum producer Jazze Pha (@jazzepha). Mr Ladies and Gentlemen was candid about: the importance of paperwork, why Houston is still his strongest market, his Tela Tony Draper connection, what he did when he heard "Otis" from Jay Z and Kanye West who sampled his father's music, what makes a quality album, why he stopped worki...

In the most talked about episode yet, The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke to the real Rick Ross. Freeway Ricky did not side step any topic and let it all hang out on: having the athletic skill to be a star tennis player, meeting the Williams sisters when they were 10 yrs old and spotting their potential then, getting set up by a CIA operative, being illiterate, growing up in the neighborh...

Supa Jeani Jeani Jeani flexes her superhero powers with the Radio Boys (C.Truth & Kev Lawrence). We go all around the world with this one discovering along the way: Why Jean was on stage with an apron grilling chicken, how Germans do the 2 step, history that was taken for granted, how rolling with the machine was a wash out, why she doesn't perform for 92 crack prices, what its like coming from th...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) continued their conversation with music business veteran Doug Young. In Part 2 Doug talks having a deal set up for Diddy after he lost one with MCA but getting beat out by Arista, what really went on behind closed doors at Death Row records, how he saved Cypress Hill’s first album that the record company didn’t know how to push, his involvement in the new Hol...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were treated to an eye opening conversation with music business veteran Doug Young. Doug started in the industry back in 1984 and was not shy in speaking his mind on: Dr Dre leaving Ruthless Records and the dominos that fell after that, hanging with Ultramagnetic MC's and Hank Shocklee in NY, hanging out at Nell’s nightclub at the height of the model era with...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with life motivator via acting Tracey Moore of the Spirited Actor (@thespiritedactor). Tracey is a long time director, writer, acting coach and casting director. She discussed what a casting director really does, why directing is her final destination, coming to New York from San Francisco only knowing 2 people, what road life was like while coachin...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) connected with a very important woman to know in the music industry, Wendy Day. Wendy Day is the founder of the non-profit company Rap Coalition. The company pulls artist out of bad deals and educates people on what's fair and acceptable. Her company has set up business deals for Master P, Twista, and Eminem to name a few. Wendy has run the company for 19 yea...

A legend and pioneer in the game, Kool DJ Red Alert took time out to speak with the Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence). Uncle Red talked about: why he's a B.U.M., his passion as a DJ, ushering in talent like: KRS-One, A Tribe called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Chris Lighty to name a few, how to read a crowd, what he considers a complete DJ, how hip hop has brought together different genres, the person...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) had an enlightening conversation with Hollywood writer and producer Mike Ajakwe (@mikeajakwe). Mike has been in the industry for about 20 yrs and was candid on: how he's survived the business, writing for Entertainment Tonight, producing for show "Unsung", putting on plays that has starred: Hill Harper, Glynn Turman, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Tatyana Ali, Moniqu...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) took out some time to chat with Pro Race Car Driver Nicole Lyons (@nicolelyonsnhra). The NHRA drag racer spoke on: owning a pro muscle car shop, the upcoming reality show with Marlon Wayans, racing 4500 horse power cars with parachutes, her entry into racing through her dad, why movie 2 Fast 2 Furious is a fraud, knowing the full mechanics of cars, what she s...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) had a spirited conversation with artist Jennifer Cruté. Jenn took some time to inform us about: the creative inspiration for her work, navigating the commercial art world that wanted her to provide stereotypical images of women, designing images for children’s clothing, being a gangster in order to collect her money as a freelancer, making an effort to pitch...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) pulled up a chair, filled up some cups with Bustelo and spoke with artists/producers/filmmakers Corina Katt Ayala (@CorinaKattAyala) and Joaquin Maceo Rosa. Corina relayed stories on: growing up in the projects of the Bronx, starting in the business at 5 yrs old, coming up with legends like Brenda K Starr and Crazy Legs, how Madonna stole freestyle music, Bil...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) took it to northern California with veteran Rappin 4-Tay (@rappin_4tay). 4-Tay was a little winded from being on the road but had enough stamina to speak on: what happens in the other side of San Francisco, meeting Tupac Shakur when he moved out to Oakland from the east coast, having love for east coast music, how the earth is his turf, coming up in the busin...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) welcomed back actor Jamie Hector to the show. The star of "The Wire", "Night Catches Us", "Heroes", "Max Payne", and "Blackout," brought us up to speed on: his non-profit organization "Moving Mountains Inc" which serves the youth by teaching them (acting, finance, proper nutrition), the influence Tomorrow's Future Theatre Co. had on his life, being a martial...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) got veteran entertainer Paul Rodriguez to take some time out to discuss some important issues. As an actor and comedian Paul Rodriguez’s multi-faceted career includes starring roles and featured appearances in over 45 films and countless television series and comedy specials. Voted one of the most influential Hispanics in America and awarded the Ruben Salazar...

There have been many stories and reports regarding the last days of Tupac Shakur. The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) got the story direct from the man who was with him for his last year on earth (1995-1996), Frank Alexander. Frank wrote the best selling book "Got your Back: Life of a bodyguard in a hardcore world of gangsta rap." He was candid about: why he wrote the book, being the scapegoat...

The Radio Boys (Kev Lawrence, C.Truth) spoke with the elusive OG Michael Concepcion. Mike expressed himself with passion on: starting the Crips gang to combat the KKK, seeing gang life get out of hand, putting together the song "We're all in the same gang" to help cease violence in Nickerson Gardens & Jordan Downs, managing Teddy Riley, breaking the Chronic record on radio, his involvement on buil...

Texas native, Brooklyn crafted hip hop icon DJ Premier of Gangstarr dropped by to share his jewels on sustaining a successful career in the music game. Premier also reminisced on the early days of Gangstarr and having fist fights with his partner Guru who are still close to this day. However, Premier was not too fond of Solar who runs with Guru now, find out why. In addition to that get Premier's...

From our audio vault. The Original Human beat box Doug E.Fresh took some time out to join us and talk about a special event that was going down addressing the issue of depression in the community. We touched on a lot of areas including: creating the beat box, hip hop against all odds, the infamous curls, hip hop trading cards, a near robbery back in the day in queens, foreclosure on his properties...

Atlantic City native Rodney Darkchild Jerkins takes time out from his busy schedule to chop it up with the Radio Boys (C.Truth & Kev Lawrence) about his relationship with Missy Elliott, putting on Gina Thompson and not working with her again, taking Brandy to the next level (the 1st album he did with her sold 8 million copies), calling in a favor from Notorious Big, the business of producing, ridi...