45s Before Dawn / About 2 Blow Radio
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsunsignedhype.org and About 2 Blow Radio digital record pool features new and underground releases and interview sessions with the artists & producers behind the music. Sponsored by unsignedhype.org
Diggin in the crates for digital 45s (LPs), underground bangerz from up & coming artists, exclusives, b-sides & collabos before they see the break of dawn.
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"Entrepreneurship by Necessity" by Cedric Muhammad
January 23, 2023 22:38 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBSnippet from #throwback interview with former Wu Tang manager and financial guru Cedric Muhammad breaking down the song he calls the most controve rsial in hip hop history, @50Cent's breakout single "How to Rob" and how it is a metaphor for entrepreneurship by necessity. His words are still true today. #JamMasterJay #50 #howtorob --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
The REKK REPORT Podcast THE COME UP
January 05, 2023 21:09 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBActor/Artist Rekkhan started talks about how he got his start in this industry and offers industry tips from his experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
About 2 Blow Radio Accapella by Blue Raspberry (Wu Tang Clan)
December 17, 2022 11:24 - 41 seconds - 971 KBAbout 2 Blow Radio Accapella by Blue Raspberry (Wu Tang Clan) www.about2blowradio.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
#theWIRE Rap Legend Eric B Talks About Evolution and the Changing Faces of Rap Music
December 10, 2022 06:00 - 50 seconds - 500 KBA look back at what rap legend Eric B told B about evolution and the changing faces of rap music throwback. Time proves he was right. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
5 Ela talks about Proof's passing, Eminem & D12
December 07, 2022 20:26 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MB#Throwback Childhood friends and members of Proof's group 5 Ela speak out about Proof's passing, Eminem getting an achievement award at Proof's funeral, D12's attempt to lay the blame on Mudd of 55 Ela who was there the nite Proof got killed and the fact that neither Em or D12 reached out to those closest to Proof --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
#theWIRE If anybody's official in the D its us...
February 11, 2022 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBMembers of 5 Ela, Proof's original group give insight into the Detroit hip hop scene, working with Proof and Jay Dilla and broke down the propaganda in the movie 8 Mile that made Eminem an icon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
#theWIRE | Frisky the Rapper talks about adapting to COVID
December 11, 2020 00:00 - 1 minute - 678 KBFrisky talks about COVID impacts the creative process and everything from recording albums to performing, Tune into the whole interview on #theWIRE on About 2 Blow Radio. Preview Writing on the Wall! Mood Music!!! Friend, fan & follow @friskytherapper --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
#theWIRE: #Throwback Shyheim
November 18, 2020 18:59 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBShyheim talks about his ground breaking success before the age of 18 as a child actor prodigy, blazin trails and supreme court case that set the precedence for other child artists. Pic by Stéphane Bar --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
#theWIRE | ROME theBroGod on how the industry really works
July 14, 2020 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.13 MBROME theBroGod gives insight into how the music industry really works, the purpose of labels, budgeting & making smart moves and the 'overnight' success of Tekashi 6ix9ine and Lil Pump. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
ROME theBroGod on how the industry really works
July 14, 2020 17:00 - 1.13 MBROME theBroGod gives insight into how the music industry really works, the purpose of labels, budgeting & making smart moves and the 'overnight' success of Tekashi 6ix9ine and Lil Pump.
Lyric Jones talks about paying homage
April 06, 2020 18:00 - 1.22 MBLyric Jones talks about paying homage, working with Rah Digga and Phife Dawg and building mutually respectfu relationship between younger and older hip hop artists.
#theWIRE | Lyric Jones talks about paying homage
April 06, 2020 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.22 MBLyric Jones talks about paying homage, working with Rah Digga and Phife Dawg and building mutually respectfu relationship between younger and older hip hop artists. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
#theWIRE | Industry Insider Ben Funkman Breaks Down Afropop
March 12, 2020 20:59 - 2 minutes - 1.78 MBAfrican native Ben Funkman (Unitty Ent) a staple in the midwest hip hop scene and creative force behind Young Chop and Unladylike breaks down afropop. Featuring Obed Fiadzinu from Jungleboy Ent. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
Industry Insider Ben Funkman Breaks Down Afropop
March 12, 2020 20:59 - 1.78 MBAfrican native Ben Funkman (Unitty Ent) a staple in the midwest hip hop scene and creative force behind Young Chop and Unladylike breaks down afropop. Featuring Obed Fiadzinu from Jungleboy Ent.
Racist by ZothJerk (prod By Krazy Jay)
February 11, 2020 19:00 - 3 minutes - 4.82 MBA voice of a struggling people --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
#theWIRE | Golf Coast Balla on the evolution of music: From 8 Tracks to mp3s
January 25, 2020 20:00 - 2 minutes - 3.21 MBGulf Coast Balla talks about living through and experiencing the music industry's transition from 8-Tracks to cassettes to cds to mp3s and from analog to digital. Friend, fan & follow @ www.kendalle.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
Don't Explain by Blue Raspberry
January 14, 2020 18:00 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBwww.about2blowradio.com/blueraspberry --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
Where Would I Be by @TheOfficialAnthonyM
December 14, 2019 00:00 - 2.77 MBBrand new newness from Chicago pop sensation Anthony M www.theofficialanthonym.com
#theWIRE | How Tech Is Changing the Game | Raheem Devaughn Interview
December 13, 2019 13:00 - 2 minutes - 2.06 MB3X Grammy Nominee Raheem Devaughn talks about his love for hip hop, being the first r&b artists to embrace mixtapes, the benefit from finding his own lane online and making it work for him... all from his phone. Check out Raheem's new album The Love Experience https://open.spotify.com/album/00qCxnQQPsveeZWZaNVWo0 Available for download on Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-love-experience/303091568 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-bl...
Grand Opus Interview Part 1 | The Evolution of Cali Hip Hop
August 10, 2019 00:00 - 2.08 MBJoc Scholar & Centric came through to promote their sophomore release "High Power" & self titled documentary and broke down the evolution of Cali hip hop, the different "sounds", scenes & contributions of those who paved the way... Stream "High Power" at www.45sbeforedawn.ga Watch "High Power: A Documentary Short: bringing viewers into a 'day in the life' now playing on unsignedhype.org/bthtv Follow Grand Opus journey at https://www.grandopusca.com/
#theWIRE | Grand Opus Interview Part 1 | The Evolution of Cali Hip Hop
August 10, 2019 00:00 - 5 minutes - 2.08 MBJoc Scholar & Centric came through to promote their sophomore release "High Power" & self titled documentary and broke down the evolution of Cali hip hop, the different "sounds", scenes & contributions of those who paved the way... Stream "High Power" at www.45sbeforedawn.ga Watch "High Power: A Documentary Short: bringing viewers into a 'day in the life' now playing on unsignedhype.org/bthtv Follow Grand Opus journey at https://www.grandopusca.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https:/...
Grand Opus Interview Part 1 | The Evolution of Cali Hip Hop
August 09, 2019 20:14 - 7.03 MBJoc Scholar & Centric came through to promote their sophomore release "High Power" & self titled documentary and broke down the evolution of Cali hip hop, the different "sounds", scenes & contributions of those who paved the way... Stream "High Power" at www.45sbeforedawn.ga Watch "High Power: A Documentary Short: bringing viewers into a 'day in the life' now playing on unsignedhype.org/bthtv Follow Grand Opus journey at https://www.grandopusca.com/
Surf's Up by Grand Opus x Skyzoo
July 10, 2019 00:00 - 4.23 MBJoe Scholar x Centric team up with Skyzoo off their 2nd lp release High Power. www.grandopusca.com
#Throwback Homeboy Sandman talks hip hop, BET and the impact of media #AudioSnapshot
July 03, 2019 00:00 - 3.46 MBRaw audio of Bea (bgyrl4life) and Homeboy Sandman discussing hip hop, BET and mainstream media influencing the perception of hip hop and black people worldwide. Follow Homeboy Sandman at @homeboysandman and b-gyrl at @bgyrl4life A planet-hiphop.com / unsignedhype.org throwback
Native Style by Baby Eazy E, Casual, B-Legit & DJ Free Leonard
July 01, 2019 00:00 - 2.34 MBBaby Eazy E, the son of Eazy E(NWA) and DJ Free Leonard, a family member of Leonard Peltier (Political Prisoner) have teamed up to form "The Lineage". On July 5th, 2019 they are set to release their self-titled EP "The Lineage". Here is the 1st single "Native Style" Featuring Casual of The Hieroglyphics and B-Legit!
#theWIRE | Rome talks GOOD Music [Rome Interview Part 1]
June 01, 2019 16:00 - 2 minutes - 3.4 MBCaught up with Rome on the road with his youth group on their way to compete in DC. The artist/mentor/coach talks about evolving as an artist and working with Malik Yusef which lead to a deal with Good Music. And he pays it forward by sharing the advice Malik gave him about making music. Apologize for the audio quality we had a bad connection. Stream his single "Why You Acting Like That?" at about2blowradio.com Follow Rome's journey at @iamrome__ --- Send in a voice message: https:/...
The WIRE | Rome talks GOOD Music [Rome Interview Part 1]
June 01, 2019 10:00 - 3.3 MBCaught up with Rome on the road with his youth group on their way to compete in DC. The artist/mentor/coach talks about evolving as an artist and working with Malik Yusef which lead to a deal with Good Music. And he pays it forward by sharing the advice Malik gave him about making music. Apologize for the audio quality we had a bad connection. Check his single "Why You Acting Like That?" Follow Rome's journey at @iamrome__
“Why You Acting Like That” by Rome
May 24, 2019 00:00 - 2.43 MB“Why you acting like that” inspired by my real life experiences of females who lead you on but they are touch and go, wether it be they have a man who they don’t want, and may take a liking to you, then don’t know what to do (can’t tell the real from the fake) or females who’ve shown interest based on my position on life... when you look like you’re doing good they keep contact or when they think you’re stagnant they take a step back but they hit you every time you’re situation is looking...
#theWIRE | The Year of the Return | Gibrilville Interview Part 1
April 19, 2019 16:00 - 5 minutes - 8.3 MBThis is an interview I've been looking forward to for a while. It was originally scheduled for last month, but the logistics of conducting an interview with someone travelling through Africa, even with the ease and convenience of the internet is difficult coordinating time zones, the 6-7 hour time difference with scheduling and getting on the same page.... but alas, it finally happened... In part 1 of our multi segment feature with Gibrilville we discuss his travels, the "Year of the Return...
The Year of the Return | Gibrilville Interview Part 1
April 10, 2019 04:00 - 8.16 MBThis is an interview I've been looking forward to for a while. It was originally scheduled for last month, but the logistics of conducting an interview with someone travelling through Africa, even with the ease and convenience of the internet is difficult coordinating time zones, the 6-7 hour time difference with scheduling and getting on the same page.... but alas, it finally happened... In part 1 of our multi segment feature with Gibrilville we discuss his travels, the "Year of the Return...
Love & Hip Hop by Gibrilville
April 09, 2019 00:00 - 2.15 MBIt's musicality alone, curated by Brooklyn emcee, Gibrilville, is astoundingly cinematic; characterized by massive jazz progressions, strong, soulful choirs, and fragments of neighboring genres. From the lp BLACK CADILLAC SEASON 3 available here www.gibrilville.com
Love & Hip Hop About 2 Blow Radio Drop by Gibrilville
April 08, 2019 04:00 - 493 KBLove & Hip Hop About 2 Blow Radio Drop by Gibrilville
Make It Happen by Nuthin But Heatt ft Fat Lip of The Pharcyde, Kenny Terry & Lauryn Hill
February 02, 2019 00:00The duo have worked and/or associated with some of the top names in Hip-hop and R&B music: Akon, The Pharcyde, Pharaoh Monch, Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, MC Eiht, Big Punisher, Eazy E, Fat Joe, Az Yet, Thug Life, Warren G, Nate Dogg, Shorty Mack, Jurassic 5, Brandy, Chino XL, Mack 10, The Gap Band, The Jacksons, Slum Village, ,IMX, B2K, BBD,the Roots, Bobby Brown, Outkast, Mos Def, Ray J, Fred Durst, Luniz, Ice T, Bishop Lamont, Ludacris, Spice 1, Kanisha Pratt and Wan Ali are among the list.
How Tech Is Changing the Game | Raheem Devaughn
December 13, 2018 17:51 - 1.98 MB3X Grammy Nominee Raheem Devaughn talks about his love for hip hop, being the first r&b artists to embrace mixtapes, the benefit from finding his own lane online and making it work for him... all from his phone. Check out Raheem's new album The Love Experience https://open.spotify.com/album/00qCxnQQPsveeZWZaNVWo0 Available for download on Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-love-experience/303091568
About 2 Blow | The Mix Podcast #45sBeforeDawn #BELIEVETHEHYPE
December 13, 2018 00:00 - 54.6 MBAbout 2 Blow | The Mix Podcast #45sBeforeDawn #BELIEVETHEHYPE www.about2blowradio.com www.45sbeforedawn.ga www.unsignedhype.org Tracklisting Gil Scott Never Lied ft DJ Babu Itsoweezee by Fela Soul Dynamic Duo by Grand Opus Full Metal Jacket by Ras Ceylon & Wise Intelligent That BS Far Beyond ft Goapele & Zyme Who Is Freestyle - Choose From The 3 Different by Herbert Person I Know by Flawless For the Show Frisky
Rekkquiem by Rekkhan
October 19, 2018 00:00 - 7.11 MB"Rekkquiem Is a journey. A reflection of life in Chicago and the world as a whole. A manual for survival.. We matter." - Rekkhan Title single. Stream the album https://open.spotify.com/album/7vmpHHnZGOLbC6MrYgeJ1W CONNECT WITH REKKHAN: Website: www.rekkhan.com Twitter: @rekkhan Instagram: @rekkhan
Force by Wordsmith
October 16, 2018 00:00 - 7.08 MBTensions are high between the cops and everyday citizens due to police brutality over the years. When you don't feel like your voice is being heard or your rights have been violated sometimes you have to exercise some FORCE!!!
About 2 Blow Radio x @FriskyTheRapper
October 12, 2018 18:55 - 142 KBFrisky's music is a unique blend of rock n roll, hip hop, and comedy. Frisky grew up on hip hop, but what inspired him to pick up the guitar was rock n roll. However, he never performed music because all through out college and law school he performed stand up comedy. It was not until Frisky entered the corporate world as an attorney that he found his voice in music. Frisky quit his job and decided to pursue music full-time and he has not looked back since. His first Lp "The Frisky Experienc...
Frisky Part 1 | @FriskyTheRapper talks about his early days...
October 12, 2018 18:46 - 2.63 MBOn the day "The Frisky Experience" dropped, Frisky takes us back to the beginning and tells us how his love affair with hip hop began. About Frisky the Rapper Frisky's music is a unique blend of rock n roll, hip hop, and comedy. Frisky grew up on hip hop, but what inspired him to pick up the guitar was rock n roll. However, he never performed music because all through out college and law school he performed stand up comedy. It was not until Frisky entered the corporate world as an attorney...
For the Show by @FriskyTheRapper
September 28, 2018 11:09 - 9.4 MBMotivation is everything. This song calls out all the people who get into music for the wrong reasons like to get rich or to have a sea of bitches. Frisky's motivation comes from the love of music and the show, and that's why he's better. For information on "The Frisky Experience" follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friskytherapper/
FOX Empire Actor/Artist @Rekkhan talks about his past, accepting accountability and being a role model to young brothas finding their way
September 19, 2018 00:00 - 1.82 MB@EmpireFox Actor/Artist @Rekkhan talks about coming up on the harsh streets of Chicago, accepting responsibility and and being a role model to young brothas finding their way... that's the message of REKKQUIEM, his 4th self produced album release available in all digital stores (Itunes, Google Play, Spotify...) For more information about Rekkhan visit www.rekkhan.com Catch Rekkhan on the season debut of Empire September 26, 2018. For more information about Rekkhan visit www.rekkhan.com
#theWIRE | FOX Empire Actor/Artist @Rekkhan talks about his past, accepting accountability and being a role model to young brothas finding their way
September 18, 2018 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MB@EmpireFox Actor/Artist @Rekkhan talks about coming up on the harsh streets of Chicago, accepting responsibility and and being a role model to young brothas finding their way... that's the message of REKKQUIEM, his 4th self produced album release available in all digital stores (Itunes, Google Play, Spotify...) For more information about Rekkhan visit www.rekkhan.com Catch Rekkhan on the season debut of Empire September 26, 2018. For more information about Rekkhan visit www.rekkhan.com ---...
Low End Theory by Binary Star
September 09, 2018 04:00 - 3.18 MBFrom the double lp release Lightly Ears Apart www.onebelo.bandcamp.com
Maddi Madd, Young Guru & Kanye West Part 2
September 01, 2018 05:00Kanye's been tripping a long time, his latest antics caping for Trump, marrying Kim Kardashian the ultimate golddigger, turning his back on Donda's House the charity that bears his mother's name and those who worked to get him where he is shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone who's followed his career. It's all rooted in the illusion of Kanye built on this lie. Akron native Maddi Madd best known for HBO series Pimps Up Hoes Down talks about working with Young Guru on his single "Golddigger"...
About 2 Blow | The Mix Podcast #4080 #45sBeforeDawn #BELIEVETHEHYPE
August 31, 2018 01:06 - 78.2 MBAnother Planet Hip Hop / unsignedhype.org / About 2 Blow Radio collab for your listening pleasure Tracklist Brooklyn by J. Sands Uncontrolled Chaos by Lyric Jones x Planet Asia x Tristate Vibranium by KXNG Crooked x Frost Gamble Low End Theory by Binary Star Thesis by Ato-Mik Rose by ZotheJerk x Tragedy Khadafi x Frost Gamble Rekkquiem by Rekkhan You Can't Judge Me by Chiffon111 & ZZeroner No Cure by Alloy One Day by Nite Owl www.planet-hiphop.com www.unsignedhype.org www.about2blowradio.com
#theWIRE | Maddi Madd, Young Guru & Kanye West Part 2
August 14, 2018 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBAkron native Maddi Madd best known for HBO series Pimps Up Hoes Down talks about working with Young Guru on his single "Golddigger" only to have it stolen and watch it become one of Kanye's biggest hits and thrust him into megastardom. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
Maddi Madd, Young Guru & Kanye West Part 1
August 13, 2018 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBAkron native Maddi Madd best known for HBO series Pimps Up Hoes Down talks about working with Young Guru on his single "Golddigger" only to have it stolen and watch it become one of Kanye's biggest hits and thrust him into megastardom. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/about-2-blow-radio/message
Over Here by Maleke O'Ney
June 30, 2018 00:00 - 3.83 MB“The first single from Maleke O’Ney’s provocative Album, “Confessions of a Pentecostal Girl" is fueled by Southern living, family and funk. www.malekeoney.com
The Twilight by J. Sands ft Grap Luva
June 19, 2018 00:00 - 3.39 MBLone Catalyst J. Sands ft Grap Luva.