VPR Radio

Jason Swanston, CEO and CTO of OVNIO, Inc (www.ovnio.tv) and the creator of the International Museum of Hip Hop (IMHH) sat down with DJ FMI and Qianathegoddess of VPR Radio. Topics of discussion ranged from enlightening the audience on his cable streaming company and how it began to current-day social injustices in America. Jason called upon leaders and celebrities of color to step in and have the...

While in quarantine, renowned actor, producer, historian, and the EVP of the Bronx Chapter of NAN (National Action Network) sat with Qianathegoddess and DJ FMI. Interviewed on the heels of the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, James touched on the Stand your Ground laws that push and allow civilians a level of vigilantism without justice for the deceased. Further, Mr. Gray delved into the history in Ameri...

On a multi-faceted and fast-moving show, DJ FMI and Qianathegoddess first sat down virtually with Cassidy, hip hop Artist, and producer. Conversation included how Cassidy has been able to maintain his creative control and integrity as an independent artist, marketing, and branding yourself and how he feels about battling these days.   Next, your favorite libra duo sat with friend to the show,...

Bestselling author and CEO of Flights in Stilettos sat down virtually with DJ FMI and Qianathegoddess. She discussed the inspiration behind her first books and how her latest book: 'Passing as Straight'- written with a group of co-authors- has helped people around the world in understanding living the stigma of a straight life while actually gay. Further, she delved into her company Flights in Sti...

**In response to the COVID 19 crisis, VPR Radio is live streaming every Thursday from 1-3 pm EST via DSN (Damatrix Studios Network) on Facebook. Please excuse the difference in audio quality as we are no longer live in a professional recording studio but will be again once the quarantine has been lifted.  Illustrious hip hop artist, writer and performer Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard joined hosts Qi...

Geechie Dan, former battle rapper and entertainment executive sat down with Qianathegoddess and DJ FMI. Besides creating and hosting the hit online radio show- The Hip Hop Tape Show, one of his many roles in the entertainment industry is the Executive Director of the Hip Hop Museum. Geechie explained the hip hop museum in-depth, including former and upcoming events for the museum. He also discusse...

Classically trained, award-winning producer Mr. Fingaz stopped by the VPR Radio studio to sit down with Qianathegoddess and DJ FMI. Mr. Fingaz has worked with commercial artists like Jay Z, Fabolous, Busta Rhymes and a bevy of other, widely recognized hip-hop artists. Discussions ranged from studying and perfecting your craft, to how current hip-hop artists sounding alike today share similarities...

Artists Bars Up Dinero and Doss sat down with Qianathegoddess and DJ FMI. They discussed their upcoming performance, opening for Rich P and Poiison on the ‘You Could Die from this’ tour, their musical inspirations and much more!

Two phenomenal women in business stopped by the VPR Radio studio to chat it up with hosts Qianathegoddess and DJ FMI. Larissa Lozada, CEO of youth organization Ground Up Youth Work explained in detail how homelessness and displacement is affecting much of our youth and how she teaches acceptance of diversity in race and gender to organizations that work directly with at-risk youth.  Tonya Tor...

Hip hop emcee SNS- formerly known as Lil SNS of Icy Gang and son of famed hip hop DJ, DJ SNS- stopped by VPR Radio with his manager, the always funny and wise Jakk Doe in tow. Conversation ranged from the differences between a rapper and an emcee to what it means to step out and create your own brand when you have a legendary father in hip hop, and some of SNS' inspirations. We also discussed his...

Super producer Haas G- whom has worked with legendary hip-hop artists like Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, 50 Cent, Lil' Kim and others- sat down with Qianathegoddess and DJ FMI of VPR Radio. Artist Rhyme Rcka was also in the building and their featured song together was played on air. Topics of discussion ranged from production styles to finding longevity in the entertainment industry and seguein...

An energizing and intense show, Baby Paul and Supa Emcee sat down with Qianathegoddess and DJ FMI of VPR Radio. Conversation included the bastardizing of hip-hop, how some DJ's and producers have sold out for money vs. quality in music, the role Detroit and the midwest have played in hip-hop and much more. Supa Emcee dropped an exclusive, off-the-top-of-the-head freestyle for VPR Radio. 

DJ FMI and Qianathegoddess set off the show straight to hot topics of discussion that they wanted to speak on. Later in the show, Pudgee tha Phat Bastard called in to discuss his new and upcoming projects and live performances, hip hop music, the business behind the music and much more! 

VPR Radio hosts Qianathegoddess and DJ FMI spoke with Coke Horner and Charl Washington, creators of Urban Envy, the movie, famed hip hop artist Cassidy and hip hop artist, DJ and Flip Mode squad member, Rampage. Topics of discussion were centered around staying positive, reframing the way the black community is viewed, the music and entertainment industries, creating a film from scratch, quitting...

Urban Magazine creator Be'N Original and Dakari Ali- Editor in Chief- sat down with DJ FMI of VPR Radio and special guest co-host Marcus of RTM Entertainment. Topics of discussion ranged from thoughts and feedback on current hip hop artists, hip hop culture, ideas being stolen in the publishing world, upcoming features and magazine covers, relationships and dating and much more!

Author, creator of non-profit organization "That Suits You" and youth advocate PK Kersey came to join hosts Qianathegoddess and DJFMI on VPR Radio. Topics of discussion included educating youth on how to feel confident and empowered, PK's upcoming collaborative book and book tour with other notable black male authors, a current workshop with Queens Public Library and much more!

Deejay TDubb of Spin Syndicate DJ's and the creator of the underground "The Commission" hip-hop albums sat down with DJ FMI and Qianathegoddess of VPR Radio. Topics ranged in discussion from the presidential impending impeachment to how to retain publishing as an independent artist, music industry business etiquette and much more. 

Tanisha Middleton of Framed by Tee Tee eyewear sat down with DJ FMI and Qianathegoddess of VPR Radio on her birthday! Topics of discussion ranged from her newly launched optical store in Brooklyn to being a woman, mom and entrepreneur in a male-riddled industry, quitting her job to become full-time entrepreneur, and much more!

King Charlie Prince, creator of the song and term "The Roof is on Fire", "On the Request Line" and others sat down with DJ FMI and Qianathegoddess of VPR Radio. Dissuasions ranged from how The Dynamic 3 toured around the world, hip-hop's origins in the Bronx, and much more! 

Earl Christian III, a Howard University alumni, youth advocate, mentor, educator and fashion designer sat down with Qianathegoddess and DJ FMI on VPR Radio. Discussions ranged from the Flint and Newark water crisis to creating entrepreneurship from a young age in our community, music and much more. 

Season 3 of VPR Radio debuted at Radio Free Brooklyn.  Local businessman and Colorado-based marijuana farmer Drew stopped into the new studio for VPR Radio with DJ FMI and Qianathegoddess to discuss the business of cannabis. Topics included legalization, understanding local and state laws, how to become an investor, the differences between CBD, THC, hemp, and much more. Music and hip hop arti...

Qianathegoddess and DJ FMI sat down with Kipp Piles and his music team- MTG- who traveled from North Carolina to sit down with the hosts of VPR Radio. Discussions ranged from musical inspirations to industry temptations, the business behind the music and much more!

VPR Radio Hosts Qianathegoddess and DJ FMI spoke with hairstylist Terrance Brown of TB Mobile Salon. They announced the full makeover giveaway for the event 7/7/2019 at Her Imports BK to former cancer patient, Laura Pierce. Hair and nail health and community building was the topic of discussion, as well as how to keep money circulating via the small, local businesses within our community.  Th...

Founder of Urban Magazine, Be'n Original and Editor in Chief, Dakari Eli sat down with VPR Radio hosts Qianathegoddess and DJ FMI to talk about the magazine and other business and artistic ventures in the works. Dakari has a new single that was EXCLUSIVELY previewed on VPR Radio. Discussion topics ranged from the magazine business, to hip-hop, to dating in 2019. The ladies debated Ben and his idea...

R & B artist Cle'ph and Media Mogul Jakk Doe talk love, relationships and life with DJ FMI and Qianathegoddess. We get into a threesome vs. a train (which one is correct?), dating in 2019, the worst dating experiences and much more.