March 2022
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Hip Hop HeadUcatorz on the Charts
We dropped our debut album on March 11th and have been getting radio spins in three different countries. We are even on the charts of 94.9 fm Radio Western this week. This isn’t even the Hip Hop chart. It is the regular chart for all of the different genres this campus radio station plays. Thank…
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WIHH 12 with Shubzilla & Bill Beats / DJ Hullewud / Daddy J
We celebrate International Women’s Day every year by shining a spotlight on Hip Hop’s better half. This episode kicks off with a guest set from DJ Hullewud of Break North Radio. We then have an interview with Shubzilla and Bill Beats. We close off with a guest set from Daddy J of DOPEfm. JJ Fad…
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Mastermind Street Jam with Puff Daddy
Tape 110 of my collection of Mastermind Street Jam features an interview with Puff Daddy and great music by . . . A.G., Alkaholikz, Big L, Big Noyd, Big Pun, EPMD, The Firm, Foxy Brown, Goodie Mob, Jay-Z, Keith Murray, Lauryn Hill, Lox, Ma$e, Mobb Deep, Luniz, Organized Konfusion, Puff Daddy, Rakim, Rampage, Redlife, Too-Short,…
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Other Things (and Hip-Hop Too)
Hip-Hop (And Other Things): A Collection of questions asked, answered, illustrated by Shea Serrano and Arturo Torres This is a beautifully illustrated book that dives into some interesting elements of Hip Hop music and culture. Bun B of UGK penned the introduction and recounted some advice that he got from from a legend . .…
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Hip Hop HeadUcatorz Debut Album Out Now
I’m very pleased to announce the debut album from my group Hip Hop HeadUcatorz. “Head of the Class” is available wherever you listen to music. You can even watch the album as we created a visual version of it for YouTube. This is more than a collection of music. It is a way to connect…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day on Word is Bond
This is the first in a four-part series celebrating International Women’s Day. It is our 12th Annual Women in Hip Hop Spectacular. This one features some great music as well as a panel discussion with Emma Lee MC, Jeni Jones, Lisa Vazquez, and Pinqy Ring. We will have 8 hours of content this year as…
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Mastermind Street Jam with Frankenstein
Frankenstein dropped by the Mastermind Street Jam back in 1997 prior to the release of his E.P. to kick it on the airwaves. They premiere tracks from U.V. and as usual Mastermind spins some great tunes by . . . AZ, Big Pun, Busta Rhymes, Canibus, Common, Frankenstein, Jay-Z, Kardinal Offishall, LL Cool J, Rascalz,…
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Women in Hip Hop 12 – Celebrate International Women’s Day
Every year we celebrate International Women’s Day in a big way. This will be our 12th Annual Women in Hip Hop Spectacular. It all kicks off at 11:00 pm ET with a special edition of Word is Bond Rap Radio. It features some great music and a panel discussion with Emma Lee MC, Jeni Jones,…
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Rest in Peace Blacastan (WIB Rap Radio #506)
I was saddened to hear the news that Blacastan passed away. I had the chance to interview him back in 2013 and we had an amazing conversation. I knew that I had to re-air that interview this week in tribute to the man. The first hour of the show features brand new music and the…