The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) sat down with Sean Williams curator and professor of SOLEcial studies (@OSDLIVE). Sean spoke on his latest gem "From the Feet Up - sneakers Hip hop in NYC" exhibit, what is captured in the exhibit, being a rankin scholar at Drexel University- 1st Division I University to make sneaker culture an accredited program, making history at the Port Authority in New York, wanting to expand his program across the United States, the importance of the hip hop community telling their own stories, building with the younger generation to maintain the culture, the 5th element of hip hop, some influencers of the culture visually, doing a sample of the exhibit at Disney's D23 conference, the impact of sneakers on fashion and more. For info: www.thermalsoundwaves.com Tweet: @thermalsoundwav IG: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) sat down with choreographer, dancer, marketing strategist and DJ Golden (@DJGoldenBK). Golden returned after some years to chat about putting together the Pool night Riddim project with artists from around the world, why she originally came to New York, going back to school in Stockholm, the experience of doing an internship in Lagos Nigeria, how she built her own path, work as a dance instructor/choreographer, searching for her biological family in Korea, being one of the first people to teach dancehall in Korea, favorite foods, getting into films in the future, the goal to be a worldwide agent connecting good talent, bringing flavor to the marketing industry in Sweden, who is behind Mash Up International, performing with Black Gold dance crew, doing digital strategy, the korean art scene: from music to film to dance and more. For additional content go to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com Tweet: @thermalsoundwav IG: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught with the Originator Jaz O (@TheRealJazO) fresh off of the new deal with the Roc. Jaz talked about staying original despite changes in the business, mending fences with Jay Z and how everyone else blew the situation out of proportion, his encounters with Notorious BIG, the recent Roc Nation deal, having Irv Gotti as his DJ for his first album, the baker analogy to life and music, producing the demo that got the Lox signed, some possible films in the works, why Jay Z has been so successful, classic gems that he's produced, the R&B club record he did for Tommy Boy that few know about, being one of the first hip hop artist with a major budget deal (EMI) and more. For additional content go to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com Tweet: @thermalsoundwav IG: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) broke it down with Kinston's own Jackie Spade (@jackiespade_). Jackie talked about his love of Eddie Murphy movies, winning a Carolina award, his expert spade card playing skills, writing scripts, being a farmer in Georgia, linking up with Petey Pablo, hate of Duke basketball, life in the army, flaking on the Carolina Panthers, adjusting to red clay, what movie character he's named after, getting back to civilian life after years in the service, why ratchets excite him and more. For additional content go to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com Tweet: @thermalsoundwav IG: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) had a great conversation with well rounded artist T Barz ( @TBarzzzz). She talked about life in Mobile Alabama, her poetry/performing background, playing around with fashion, the difference between Mardi Gras in Mobile vs New Orleans, why people throw moon pies and Ramen noodles, the morals she will forever stand behind, how she became a Lakers fan, the influence of Janet/Michael Jackson, her love of dance, superior college football knowledge, being a model citizen for young people like her nieces and much more. For additional content go to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com Tweet: @thermalsoundwav IG: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) had a great conversation with actor, writer, director Doug E Doug (@dougedougfromtv). His credits include: An act of war, Blue Bloods, Law & Order, Cool Runnings, Justified, Cosby, Touched by an Angel, Jungle Fever, and Diagnosis murder among others. Doug (@dougedoug1) spoke on the lasting impact of "Cool Runnings," writing/directing missing child film Lil Girlgone, the Ostrich Syndrome, what he learned from Bill Cosby, when comedy goes way beyond PC, social control that gets abusive, how he handled being harassed in Hollywood, getting free food all the time in the Caribbean and more. Listen now, Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Tweet: @thermalsoundwav ----- IG: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with Brooklyn emcee The Bad Seed (@NiggalisCage). Seed got fully candid on: the incident while going to Port Authority that changed his life, living in the Makin' Mansion, the Castor Troy back pack, the Lyricist Lounge tour, how his daughter has affected his life/career, giving the Grammy winning producer Midi Mafia his name, the early days of working with Nottz, how Seed & Jean Grae were the hip hop Jay & Bey early, watching Mos Def/Talib Kweli/Bush Babees record right next to his room, not playing the game, almost retiring from music, bougie hip hop fans, having one of the best albums of the year, thoughts on Tekashi 6ix9ine and more. Listen now, Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Tweet: @thermalsoundwav ----- IG: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with enterprising businessman, musician and educator Chief Ayanda Clarke (@TheFadaraGroup). Chief Ayanda discussed his 2 day cultural event "True to our native Land" celebrating African culture, his work as an educator with the Fadara Group, his musical upbringing, the cosmopolitan Africa that is booming right now, displaying how Africa is in the DNA of; music, dance, why his Africa is so lit, continuing to put generations on to the importance of the African continent and more. Listen now, Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Tweet: @thermalsoundwav ----- IG: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with multi-talented writer, actor, filmmaker Yvette P. Joseph (@thebutterfly143). Yvette addressed: her film writing debut the sci-fi thriller "Don't forget to breathe" (@dftb_film), growing up on horror films, her vast entertainment experience, the importance of people of color in the science fiction space, research that went into her film, creative ways you can get involved in the funding of her film, why she gave up the art of dance, being tortured by her sister in Delaware, mentoring young girls in their film quest, her major influences, and more. Listen now, Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Tweet: @thermalsoundwav ----- IG: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) are joined by burgeoning artist D-Nasty Tha Masta (@DNasty_ThaMasta). D-Nasty talked about the influence his parents had on his career, performing in the historical Rap-a-thon event, his latest "Words from tha Masta project," views on the criticism of the new rap generation, the family member that introduced him to the game, how the respect factor matters, what he would do if he was not an artist, the way he handles personal attacks, always being bar ready, how he chooses the subject areas for what he writes, and more. Listen right now. Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Tweet: @thermalsoundwav ----- IG: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with pioneer Kool DJ Red Alert(@KoolDJRedAlert). Red talked about the respect factor, how he got started in the business, his proudest moments during his 35 years in the game, the film he's working on, the Kool connection, when creativity died, some radio history, what the young Bizmarkie was like, how he connected with Boogie Down Productions, the Harlem Roots, what's next for him and more. Listen right now. Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Tweet: @thermalsoundwav ----- IG: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) sat down with producer, writer, athlete Dorian Graham of They’ve still got it. and more. Dorian talked about his early work at HBO, setting groundwork at ESPN Classic & Hollywood, creating Martin Luther King Day national ad at the NBA, being part of an ACE award team, running the street ball section of Hoops TV, going to Magic Johnson celebrity weekends, pitching his video game idea to Midway/Acclaim, connecting with Nick Cannon, producing: Son of a gun, Wild n Out, Teen Nick Top 10; his Mariah Carey hip hop story, advice to Nick Cannon in regards to America's got talent, playing in the Rucker Park tournament with NBA players, spin off he's working on with Kyrie Irving called "They've still got it," a major TV drama that he's working on. Listen right now. Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Tweet: @thermalsoundwav ----- IG: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked to entertainment business veteran Thembisa Mshaka (@putyrdreams1st). Thembisa opened up about the launch of her exclusive net-worthing event #LipGame live, her advertising/campaign work with: Lauryn Hill, Nas, Wutang Clan, 50 Cent, Dead Prez to name a few, advice for youth looking to enter the business, the new edition of her book "Put your dreams 1st coming soon, artist who use media incorrectly, her upcoming feature film project and so much more. Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: http://www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come. Tweet: @thermalsoundwav ----- IG: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by Bull City's Finest artist Mark Steele @whoismarksteele. We kick it with Mark about life in Durham North Carolina, why Durham is the bull city, what he learned living/working in New York City, having mentor 9th Wonder as a professor, his intro to hip hop, battlin' at cook outs, selling New Edition's Michael Bivins a charger, how he got on ESPN, directing/shooting videos, working with No Malice of The Clipse, Michael Jordan’s presence in the North Carolina community, why Donald Glover would play him in his biopic and so much more. Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: http://www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come. Tweet: @thermalsoundwav ----- IG: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) sat down with rising new group from Queens, New Gang City (@CmoezGzup) and (@ThaKiddAce). We discussed why they consider themselves the 38th chamber, taking control of their careers early, bringing the north to the south, having 2 parents that DJ, how playing instruments help, marching band discipline, rocking football stadiums, doing well in school breaking the stereotype, running a media site, working smarter, how being siblings has helped in the artistry, benefiting from each others strengths/weaknesses and more. Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: http://www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come. Tweet: @thermalsoundwav ----- IG: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with entrepreneur/artist Mic Handz (@therealMICHANDZ)in between his busy schedule. We discussed his battle with chronic kidney disease, working with hip hop icon Erick Sermon, running a marketing business, role as a fashion designer, owning Snkr Head NYC, launching a new line of urban contemporary fashion "Emerald City", writing video stories and treatments, the Handz on Health foundation, pursing a kidney donor, how to balance life/work with a health condition and more. Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: http://www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come. Tweet: @thermalsoundwav ----- IG: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) continue our talk with star Big Sence (@bigsence) along with Bushwick Bullie. We discuss the division between black and latino artists, the influence of his musician parents, Big Pun's impact, the label that passed on him because he wasn't black enough, producers that you want to work with, the reggaeton factor, the rise of Dominican artists, building with Haitian connects, views on immigration, his favorite Dominican dish and so much more. Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: http://www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come.
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) sat down with fast rising star Big Sence (@bigsence) along with Bushwick Bullie. We discussed the journey from Bushwick to Dominican Republic, sending relief to the people of Puerto Rico, the politics of the islands, life in Moca D.R., the education system, family bonding via poverty, learning the importance of adapting to your environment, being a stranger on your own block, cultural elimination, conformists, public school warehousing and more. Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: http://www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come. Tweet: @thermalsoundwav ----- IG: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with long time bandwagon starter Dove Clark (@FlyLikeDove). Dove scooped us on building the proper business relationships, discovering Snow tha Product, Dove's dinners, working with Grammy award winning producer Needlz, growing up in the Seattle wilderness, being a dancer at B-boy events, writing for OkayPlayer in it's beginning, how she started her PR company, the turning point in life that changed things forever, the cons of social media publicists, what you need to gain from college, working on the public speaker circuit, developing Dipset's Jim Jones, writing a book in the future and much more. Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: http://www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come. Tweet: @thermalsoundwav ----- IG: @thermalsoundwaves
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) sat down with Righteous Music Media's Miles Anthony (@RighteousMusic). We talked about artist management, discovering Queen Sugar/She's Gotta Have it's actress Margot Bingham (@MargotBingham), relationship with actor/artist Darien Dean (@DarienOnline), the Choklate connection, his brief career as a singer, doing the lecture and guest speaker circuit at colleges, why leasing beats is bad, how movie "Sorry to Bother You' hit home, the intro to Insecure's Amanda Seales, the current state of music streaming and more. Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: http://www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come. Tweet: @thermalsoundwav ----- IG: @thermalsoundwaves