With his lastest single "Belt Off" making noise, The Bad Seed states his last album, Coreyography, may be his best work yet! With a posthumous appearance from Pumpkinhead as well as production from Nottz , Marco Polo and NY Bangerz - The Bad Seed shows there's nothing he can't do!! Tune in at 7PM with host Nadine Michel
Battle Rapper & Lyricist Lounge vet Tony Stanz is back on the scence with a vengeance! With an aresenal of new music to release - he stops by Bodega Fresh Radio and speaks on his upbringing in the streets of Harlem's El Barrio and where it all started!!! 2nite @ 7pm with host Nadine Michel
K'reema is a powerful vocalist, singer, and talented songwriter who was born into music. Daughter to the legendary Dancehall King, Yellowman, music is literally in her blood! She captivates with her effortless vocal prowess, and mesmerizes with her stage presence. Hear hr journey on the next Bodega Fresh episode with host Nadine Michel
A Purist is the term used in Hip Hop to describe someone who is free from adulterating or diluting influences and remains true to the essence of the culture. One such person is Lyricist, MC, Hip Hop Activist, Napoleon Da Legend. Having worked with some of the of top notch MC's such as Shabaam Sahdeeq, the late Sean Price, Vvs Verbal, Raekwon the Chef and his Lyrical Minded Hip Hop Quotable movement powered by Boom Bap Nation, Napoleon aka Pharoah-Gamo is only just getting started. Here his journey on the next Bodega Fresh with host Nadine Michel - For more information on Napoleon Da Legend - check his site http://www.napoleondalegend.com/#!info/c161y
In this new series, Bodega Fresh Radio explores the current climate of Black America leading to the 20 Year Anniversary of TheMillionManMarch in Washington DC on October 10th. Starting with Author, Motivational Speaker, Jay Barnett. Referred as The Inspirer by Black Enterprise Modern Man, King Barnetts' books Letters to A Young Queen: Redefining Their Throne and Finding Our Lost Kings and Queens: Strategies For Empowering Our Future Kings and Queens are becoming a must read amongst teenagers 12 - 18. Having dealt with rejection in his pursuit of the NFL and bouts of depression, Barnett speaks on how he became inspired to to find his path and empower young teens to reach levels of excellence. Tune in Sunday 7:00 pm with host Nadine Michel
Journalist, Radio Host, DJ/Producer, Founder and editor-in-chief of Birthplace Magazine - Manny Faces wears many hats. In addition to Birthplace Magazine, he is the creator and host of The NY Hip Hop Report, a popular weekly, talk radio program and The Manny faces Show, a bi-weekly , long-form audio magazine show that features convervations with ceratives from different disciplines. He drops in on Bodega Fresh and speaks with host Nadine Michel - Sunday 7PM! Tune in!
Responsible for production with Mariah Carey, Jazzmine Sullivan, Miguel and Jhene Aiko, 4x time Grammy nominated production duo Fisticuffs continue to dominate the music industry and infuse new life into the R&B genre. Consisting of Mac Robinson and Brian Warfield, they drop in and speak on the origins of their partnership and their upcoming work + Director/Filmmaker Corey Pierson of 6th Man Films drops in to speak on his new film "The Thin Black Line"- Sunday 7PM!
BRICK CITY, NJ is in the building when MC, Actor, Activist and 1/3 of the Hip Hop super group "Lords of the Undergound, DoItAll drops in to speak of his company The 211 Media Group. Plus the new reality series "The Comeback Kings" debuting on UPN in July, featuring, Ed Lover, Mr. Cheeks, Black Rob, Lil Cease, Calvin Richardson, Treach, Jeff Red - just to name a few. Check us out on Sunday 7PM!!!
Director Will Feagins, Jr films and visuals have caputred not only the art of Hip Hop but also the emotional experience of the independent artists' journey to success. His latest film, Divided Time, features a group of impassioned artist (Abyss, Mikeflo, Snub Zero, Jawz of Life and more) who are balancing on the tightrope between their dreams and responsibilites. Listen in on the conversation Sunday, 7PM with host Nadine Michel *Divided Time will be featured at the Maysles Theatre on Saturday May 30th - for tickets and times go to www.maysles.org**
With his album LifeinBlackandWhite out and currently on ThePeople'sChampion tour headlined by TalibKweli and ImmortalTechnique, Emcce/Activist HasanSalaam drops back in on Bodega Fresh Radio to speak on the other side of his grind as KingNoire and how his adult erotica company is empowering couples and women to explore their sensuality. Tune in Sunday 7PM with host NadineMichel
Up-and-comer York, PA native, Atlanta resident, Emcee Phene drops in on Bodega Fresh to discuss his latest project Revelations 7:17. Well known on the A3C Festivals circuit, his company High Off Life brings a message that pushes forward faith in life itself - listen in Sunday at 7PM with host Nadine Michel
6th Man Films CEO, Corey Pierson speaks with host Nadine Michel on part 2 of his B.I.B.L.E series (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) Book of Job, casting for part 3's Kayne and April, and how his films are also addresing current events in the times where Black American is on alert! Tune in Sunday 7pm!
Tyson has been called an actor's, actor. Learning stage at The Harlem School of the Arts under James Pringle. His passion for the stage grew and later he was introduced to Rome Neal who gave Hall a residency at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. There he performed in plays written by Amiri Baraka and Ishmael Reed just to name a few. Hall worked on several independent films during the early stages of his career. The recognition from Susan Smith of Hopkins, Smith and Barden lead to him being casted in the movie "Paid In Full", Directed by Charles Stone lll, plus American Gangster and Kite. With endless appearances in Law & Order, The Wire and Oz - just to name a few - Tyson Hall has much to say! Tune in 7pm Sunday with host Nadine Michel
As the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble embark on their European tour, brother "Hudah" stops in and updates the Bodega Fresh Fans on the success of thier independent film, touring and what the future holds for the brothers. Tune in Sunday, 7m with host Nadine Michel
Super Recording Producer/Engineer, Manager, Dan Da Man has worked with some of the best in the industry, inlcuding Mariah Carey, Ice T, Book Camp Click, Lil Kim, Under Murda, Pete Rock, Ice T, M.O.P, Camp Lo and thats just for starters. He drops in on Bodega Fresh and speaks on what he has in store for the future. Tune in at 7pm with host Nadine Michel!
M.O.P's Billy Danze drops in on Bodega Fresh and speaks on his new label "We Build Hits". With a rooster of serveral artist and a distribution deal with Sony RED, Team We Build Hits is preparing to release mutiple albums in the states and globally. Tune in Sunday at 7pm with host Nadine Michel
On this episode of Bodega Fresh - host Nadine Michel speaks with Lyric Jones. Her latest release "Love’s Trail Mix" is Jones' second official release. She came up with the title as a way to paint the picture of how multi-faceted love is. "Love can be complicated, happy, confused, beautiful, angry, disappointing and magical all at the same time, she asserts. Trail Mix has a lot of different flavors and textures—but it is still an appealing snack." Love’s Trail Mix tells stories of love from various perspectives, but it is short and sweet and parallels the “Trail Mix” metaphor.
Painter, Poet, Activist, Actor, Author and Playwright are just some of the titles that describe versatile artist Iyaba Ibo Mandingo. His one-man play unFramed is The 2011 Winner of the DC Black Theater Festival. His the author of two chapbooks of poetry, 41 Times and Amerikkan Exile, plus a novel, Sins of My Fathers. A two-time Connecticut Grand Slam champion. His art has been included in dozens of groups and individual shows in the tri-state area - and most recently one of the founding company members of RHYMES OVER BEATS - the new hip hop theater company that includes MCs like Maino, Chi-iLL, Uncle Murda and ChinaMac; DJs like Ted Smooth; playwrights and performers like Manny Borras; and producers likeDaryl Sledge, Cate Cameratta and Samson Styles. Tune into Bodega Fresh Sunday at 7:00 pm with host Nadine Michel
Join Colby and Rome this and every Monday for the low down on the strange news from all over the world. Tied together with funny stories, life events, and Adult Contemporary Hip-Hop and R&B, WhatRace is designed to get you thinking and laughing! Get involved on Facebook and Twitter using #WhatRace. You can also reach out to Colby and Rome on twitter individually. Colby's probably busy on instagram and Rome never checks his twitter, but at least you tried. Missed a show and want to get caught up? Find it on our website! You won't be sorry. As always, you can call or text in any time, day or night, to 850-583-0426.
The Singer's Lounge is an event created by Curtis Sherrod, Executive Director of the Hip Hop Culture Center. The event promotes, develops and nurtures the undiscovered stars of NYC. A place where fellowship between singers is supported, new and upcoming talent is found, encouraged and celebrated. Curtis Sherrod as well as the singers in the finals Ada, Keith Fluid, Sturk and host Nadine Michel will speak on the upcoming show on Thursday, June 19th @ The Harlem's Aloft Hotels. Tune in tonight at 7PM.