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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, Demystifying Africa, Collective understanding, origins of Afro beat, the importance of Living Color band, what the audience will gain from the Masterclass, helping launch True to our Native Land series with Thermal Soundwaves and more...

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 rap label Rap-a-lot signing Jersey group first, where you can see the doc, house music representing the Jersey culture, vision of where he sees the film going and more...

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 agency, consuming good content, stories that are saving people's lives, life knowledge with KRS One at the Brooklyn Public Library event, upcoming documentary/books on the horizon, International African Arts Festival in Brooklyn, what's next at Akila Worksongs and more...

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's influence, Michael Vick going crazy in Madden, more social responsibility in gaming, studying the business, improving the tech in games, discrimination in gaming and more...

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 ball, how to get involved with the league, community synergy, ownership in the league and more...

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, remembering your north star and more...

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 director is, restaurant recommendations, the experience directing "Block Party" 1st Juneteenth family comedy, telling personal stories, taking up tennis, big influence of films: "Do the right thing", "Daughters of the dusk"; excitement about her film "Devotion," current work on (Ghost Power book 2, Bel Air, All American, Orphan Black echoes), how working at Toronto film festival gave her insight to cinema, changes she wants to see in the industry, advice for young filmmakers and more...

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 who integrated the Arkansas school system, the masterclass she is teaching at Conch Shell IFF, being drawn to roles that gives a lane to the voiceless & everyday work people, looking at historical strategies to forge new ones in order to move forward, works produced on Broadway as a playwright, how you can integrate social justice into the work, writing about topics from women jazz musicians to Afro futurism, her world famous dinner parties, comparing the Anita Hill situation to progress with judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, her black album mixtape - resistance plays 2022 box set and more...

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 school, thoughts on being officially selected at CSIFF, doing a masterclass on producing, what hating Obama project was really about, process in getting work to streaming services/cable networks, knowing what it will take to make the story you are telling, coaching a girls basketball team, Mis-education documentary based on American education approach since Carter G. Woodson's book, lessons learned from teaching days plus being an education consultant, advice for young students, having fun flying the Millennium falcon and more.

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 in her work,  being officially selected at CSIFF this year, what changes she wants to see in film/TV, working on a trilogy about the Haitian Revolution, the pilot about a Caribbean woman seeking revenge for her parents, being in the writers room at CBS, big reaction to her first play "Silence of the Mambo," plus more.

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 music publishing, posting up at the Hollywood Roscoe's networking, doing the first tour shirts for Black Eye Peas, coming up with Lexani Wheels, starting Creative Alliance for licensing opportunities with various companies, almost signing Paul Pierce, endorsements from: (NWA, DMX, Dr Dre); building with stylist/set directors on movie sets, putting in work internationally (Japan, China, Middle East, England); signing Snoop to Dada early on and more...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with artist/Phd Professor Lyrical (@ProfLyrical). Pro talked about being an Associate teaching Professor of Mathematics, doctorate in higher education, opening an alternative high school program, how he got his music placed in the movie "Montréal Girls," demographics and life in Lowell Mass, balancing making music vs. pursuing degrees, what happens when it's cool to be smart, the album that went with the book he wrote, where the interest in math came from, disparity of wealth, college speaking tour, moving to Cambridge Mass, what's next and more...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with director/writer Bobby Yan (@bobbyyan). Bobby talked about his first movie for TV One/Lifetime "Stalker", working with Disney discover showcase (Chadwick Bosman, Lupita Nyong'o, Gina Rodriguez) for ABC casting, start in the business through Video Music Box, being conscious of how people view his work, Soulful sound project, love of gospel music, Short film "XXVisible" following life of an Asian American during the pandemic, goal to create a video game, why he's the karaoke champ, working with stars Christian Keyes and Meta Golding; passion for gaming, favorite films, why it's good to look outside the box for inspiration, what it's like to write with someone else and more...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked to director (film/TV/commercial) Stacey Muhammad (@STACEYMUHAMMAD). Stacey spoke on her documentary "Second line, the series"; being part of the historic last season of Black Ish, being a ballet dancer for a while, what she wants to leave with her work, the real world of ballet, some New Orleans history, writing scripts, the episodic resume building (Queen Sugar, Love Life, Guilty Party, Harlem, Raising Kanan); tackling the horror genre, pivotal black women in film, what her fun time looks like and more...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked to community leader Drayton D. Jackson (@MrDDJackson) of Foundation for Homeless & Poverty Management (@homelesspovertymanagement). Drayton spoke on selling greeting cards in the Brownsville projects, economic blueprint the U.S. uses that came from his group, show stories about Doug E Fresh, $300,000 raised for rental assistance from his foundation, where the entrepreneur spirit comes from, Black promoters getting blocked from shows, what he learned from Russell Simmons, why Diddy was always screaming at him, production deals that he can't speak on due to NDAs, why music credit is so important, being homeless but still going to $1M parties, what you're not told about child support, starting his touring/production company, dismantling poverty and more...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with Octavius “Doc Ock” (@AMZN_Doc_Ock) of Symphonic Distribution (@symphonicdist). Doc Ock talked about Influencer marketing, branching out on his own, breaking Bad Bunny, digital music distribution, booking agency business, street team days, Electronic game marketing, TV/film placements, what you need to obtain Symphonic services, Jermaine Dupri venture, Dallas Austin company, working A&R at Universal during the Young money/Cash money boom, Ad campaigns, the uprise of streaming business and more...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke to dynamic Black Girl Geniuses Mother Nature (@MO_Nature). Mother Nature talked about meeting at University of Illinois, community building, tapping into the youth, impact they want to have on the world, their non profit Mother Nature Inc. housing a comprehensive uplifting workshop series, Entrepreneurship, mental health, why they chose the name Mother Nature, learning how to be at peace, significance of being in Essence magazine, love of travel, being immersive in the experience of life, studying sociology, successful education project in Los Angeles and more...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with actor musician Anwan "Big G" Glover (@anwanglover). Anwan talked about being on the hit show "The Wire", support from Idris Elba, founding The Backyard band, what mambo sauce is, pursuing music first due to lack of DC acting outlets, learning some music elements from Chucky Thompson (producer of Bad Boy), impact of go go music, why he stepped away from radio, playing french horn as a child,  battling a New Orleans front line band, some of his roles: (The Deuce, Prospect, Transitions, Treme), turning life around after being shot 12 times, hitting the stage with: (Tupac, Notorious Big, Bun B, Heather B, Scarface); performing at slave castle in Ghana, the Anwan Glover story (documentary), working with youth on depression, his sock company to help homeless youth and more...

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with writer filmmaker Mike Benz (@damovieman). Mike talked about Robert Dinero getting him hooked to cigarettes, writing Seton Falls park, his baseball aspirations, the Covid killer, how he hustled to finance/shoot/produce his films, the legend of old man wiggly, why you don't get in the water at Orchard beach, teaching himself how to edit film, sneaking onto movie sets, how his film-making process is similar to Larry David and Adam Sandler; meetings with Netflix, some of his favorites: (Favorites: Eddie Murphy, Mel Brooks, Wes Craven, Quentin Tarantino), red wine and Ms Pac-man plus more..

The Radio  Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) had a talk with Author/Entrepreneur/Artist Dion Sh8kes Williamson (@Sh8kesNC). Sh8kes spoke on his Bull City hot dog business, homemade chips/chili/cole slaw recipes, publishing his first book "It's personal", managing the artist Markee Steele, love of literature, playing saxophone and drums, coming from a vulnerable place with his art, custom cars, collaboration with North Carolina businesses, making his own blue print rather than following others, new enterprises on the horizon and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) had a conversation with Entertainment Reporter/Editor-in-Chief Jerry Doby (@jerrydoby_) of The Hype Magazine. Jerry talked about his start in the publishing industry, going beyond just the artistry of his subjects, most exciting magazine cover ever, what's not hype worthy as far as stories go, managing personnel, editing stories, programming hype TV network, fishing, history of The Hype Magazine, BBQing, production facility in Atlanta, why publicist are important, editorial integrity, avoiding click bait and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with Producer Charlemagne (@realcharlemagne). Charlemagne talked about his fashion line that's for different high flyers, the rich history of his family name, knob turners, what makes a great DJ, the 100 proof show, celebrity handlers, what annoys him from a DJ perspective, production work for (Jay Z, Mary J. Blige, Camron, Notorious BIG, Talib Kweli, Capone-N-Noreaga); video editing, doing work in the art space on canvas, the mix-up with the radio guy and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) went visual with actor Louis Martinez (@louis_theactor). Louis spoke about the story of how he got into acting, meeting Larenz Tate as a youth, why the Hughes Brothers didn't put him in Dead Presidents, working with Keanu Reeves on Exposed, PTSD and the military, going beyond your relationships in the industry, how he selects roles that are important to his business, hanging out on set to learn the mechanisms of film, movie/TV roles such as: (Bull, Law & Order, Orange is the New Black, Madam Secretary, Best Friends, Meeting Boone); youth martial arts class, playing a jazz musician and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) got to it with Writer/Creator/Producer KNOTCH (@therealknotch). Knotch talked about being in studio with legend Stevie Wonder, writing a song for Whitney Houston, working with Eric Bellinger from day one, the comedy IG videos, performing with Wiz Khalifa on tour, winning Dynamic producers show, New boys and the jerk movement, casting for his TV show, owning his movie, alien musical, his shoe line out of Italy, Bigo live app, writing for: (Chris Brown, Keyshia Cole, Ray J), executive producing Kurupt's project, family roots, the infamous Pharrell keyboard and more..

The Radio  Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) chopped it up with entrepreneur/educator/artist Substantial (@IamSubstantial). Substantial spoke on teaching young adults about digital distribution/promotion techniques, how to network at conventions, making music for video games, doing projects for major motor companies (Ford, Tesla, Bentley), working with Words Beats Life Organization in DC, his nephew being the plug, a #6 record on Billboard, raising money for Doctors without Borders and Covid19, entering the legendary Anime realm of: (Funimation, Cowboy Bebop), putting on music business lectures at Omega School Studios, moving 3,000 pieces of art in 30 days, over 20 years of experience in the education space and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) had a conversation with comedian stylist Rosie Da Barber (@rosiedabarber). Rosie talked about being a comedian since junior high school, gaining respect as a woman barber, her favorite comedic inspirations, retail sealing the deal, life in the Bronx, not using the Afro Latina term, private school preparing her for comedy, how ancestors get unemployment, the combination of a haircut and live show, her natural high and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke to entrepreneur/artist Rampage (@rampagethelastboyscout) of Flip Mode Squad. Rampage talked about losing a sister and child, Boy Scout motivation, Quarantine Chronicles, Brooklyn roots, running a restaurant in Phoenix (A Taste of Jamerican), the new Flip Mode Squad album, making moves with his management company, being an executive producer of TV show "Young God", a stage show that no artist wants to follow, the Source award, real estate and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked with entrepreneur/CEO/Designer Mic Handz (@michandz). Mic got candid on his journey through kidney failure, the golden era influence on his art, the validation of having some heroes at his events, studying the playbook of hip hop as it happens, looking at life through a different lens, designing clothing for 20 years, his modeling days, getting everyone to know all of Mic's talents in one book, synergy between different generations, lessons learned working at Sean John and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) chopped it up with Professor J Rawls (@jrawls82). J Rawls spoke on the music scene in Columbus Ohio, teaching at The Ohio State University plus Ohio University, a record collection that's about 30,000 pieces, his beat box days, writing the H.O.P.E. program, the Hip Hop education movement, the big support of the producer community, beat diggin with (Pete Rock, JuJu-Beatnuts, J Rocc), being proud of his PhD, working with the Beastie Boys, changing the negative narrative of hip hop, relation to Lou Rawls and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked to the talented songwriter Nyasia Chane’l (@Nyasia_Chanel_).  Nyasia talked with us about living in Sullivan county New York, parents on the team/proving her ambitions to them, opening up for August Alsina, campaign to support Breonna Taylor, black men standing up for black women, acting and the Broadway award, who she wants to reach musically, the perfect role for her, putting together a Docuseries and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked to celebrity barber Jomo Kenyatta @JomoCuts). Jomo talked about the first artist he cut RhymeFest, learning how to set prices for his service, recognizing his specialty, life changing advice he got from a powerful record executive, staying mobile making house calls, being surprised by the entertainment work environment, the difference between working at a shop vs on location, getting more money in 1 week from celebrity cuts than in 3 years at a shop, developing relationships with celebrities like Swizz Beats and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked to entrepreneur/author/lawyer Mary Dean Esq (@thewallstreetlawyer). Marye got candid about growing up in South Park Houston, her family betting against her, experiences working on Wall Street in New York, the motivations to becoming a lawyer, alchemy, the important elements of her book, turning point after her business partner got strung out on drugs, the keen negotiation to get the domain name BlackWallStreet.com, launching her book in Tulsa, legal pillars that every business needs, digital real estate, the educational course she's building, capitalizing on your best skill and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked to LA Pro shop owner EarLo (@lostangelzpro). EarLo discussed what hittin' switches really is, how to protect your car frame from cracking, constant harassment by cops, the family business of cars, the infamous Sunday cruises, Low rider culture getting misrepresented, the insane value of vintage vehicles, hopping three wheel motion style, why he's ready to be a consultant for the culture, the art plus investment that goes into the cars, why he hasn't seen a good low rider movie yet and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked to the multi-talented Armeen Acy (@officialshaliek). Armeen spoke on his game changing film "The Inventor" - the story of Garrett Morgan, doing songs with Alicia Keys, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis; getting signed to Universal records right out of high school, starting out doing background work, roles in TV/film like: (Atlanta, Lovecraft Country, Star, The Resident, Interrogation, Wonder Years), earning rewards as a songwriter, what Short Buster films is looking to achieve, Soul Train awards, how he finances his films, the non profit he started to help the next generation of underrepresented talent, Bronx roots, the grueling work of script writing and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked to entrepreneur Shanell Red (@shanellred). Shanell talked about her mentor A&R Mark Pitts (Notorious BIG/Chris Brown/Usher), talent from Paterson NJ like: Victor Cruz, Fetty Wap, singer Sybil, WNBA Essence Carson; a bidding war for an artist named Beige, the writing process, what led to filmmaking, her work being in the Top 5 on Tubi, the Empire spin off she's working on, why A&R management is still important, the Writerz Rumble TV show tour, a Bruno Mars inside story, new project with: Bow Legged Lou, Monifa, Allure; the significance of movie soundtracks and more..

The Radio  Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked to entrepreneur and musician O'Mega Red (@omegaredsupafan). O'Mega talked about his journey from New England to NY, starting a payment processing company, publishing smarts, gettingi his music placed on TV and films, getting Disney checks, time in the Air Force, living all over the world, starting early in showcases, big break with Ray J, buying property, being on corporate boards and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked to multi platinum producer/author/entrepreneur Amadeus (@AmadeusPBM). Amadeuus talked about his new inspiring book, road stories from tours with Trey Songz, hit producer resume (Chris Brown, Tyga, Jeezy, T.I., Dave East, Justin Bieber, Slim Thug), commercials with Sprite/Burger King, connection to the drums, film scoring, staying on point when stage mishaps occur, what a movie score is, being from the church, wanting to work with: (Jay Z, Mary Mary, Cardi B, Nikki Minaj) and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked to executive/entrepreneur Kevin Reed (@da_gatekeeper1970). Kevin talked having verbal judo skills, executive protection company, duties of security, keeping things private, liability risks, scouting a site, assessing danger swiftly, not hiring friends, keeping celebrities secure, large crowd control and more..

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked to executive producer and entrepreneur Corporate Ken Darpoh (@day_as_a_darpoh). Ken talked about the influential people in his career, moves on the TV side, major work at Viacom, producing at BET Networks, working on 106 & Park at its height, managing a studio for CBS, collaborating with Beverly Smith, sage advice for getting into the TV/Film business, his next venture with NFT and blockchain, doing the Bellator fights, the importance of marketing yourself, putting out your own work and more..

The Radio Boys  (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked to fitness trainer Mperor Zu (@mperor_). Mperor spoke about there being no change in Ferguson, Muy Thai fitness, the clients he's trained, mind body connection, the way he linked up with celebrities, his book "Tribute to the Black Woman," master he's studied under, giving lessons to youth through the arts, pyramids that existed in St. Louis, how important DJ Kut is, St Louis life, why children should be trained in the arts and more.. 

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with DJ/producer Crazy DJ Bazarro (@krazydjbazarro). Bazarro talked about our mixtape collaboration, his production credits, Working with Beatminerz, touring with (Jean Grae, The Roots, Mos Def, Talib Kweli) and more, Brooklyn to Tampa movement, supporting artist so they can support themselves, the importance of still putting out vinyl, Breaking laptops, the DYSFUNKSHUNAL FAMILE, DJing events from arenas to backyards, Making records in the living room, the love of horror movies, Liam Neeson doing the same movie every time, not discriminating in who to work with as long as they have talent and more.