45s Before Dawn
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45s Before DawnAug 22, 2016
"Entrepreneurship by Necessity" by Cedric Muhammad
Snippet 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
The REKK REPORT Podcast THE COME UP
Actor/Artist Rekkhan started talks about how he got his start in this industry and offers industry tips from his experience.
About 2 Blow Radio Accapella by Blue Raspberry (Wu Tang Clan)
About 2 Blow Radio Accapella by Blue Raspberry (Wu Tang Clan) www.about2blowradio.com.
#theWIRE Rap Legend Eric B Talks About Evolution and the Changing Faces of Rap Music
A 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.
5 Ela talks about Proof's passing, Eminem & D12
#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
#theWIRE If anybody's official in the D its us...
Members 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.
#theWIRE | Frisky the Rapper talks about adapting to COVID
Frisky 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
#theWIRE: #Throwback Shyheim
Pic by Stéphane Bar
#theWIRE | ROME theBroGod on how the industry really works
ROME 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.
#theWIRE | Lyric Jones talks about paying homage
Lyric 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 | Industry Insider Ben Funkman Breaks Down Afropop
African 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)
A voice of a struggling people
#theWIRE | Golf Coast Balla on the evolution of music: From 8 Tracks to mp3s
Gulf 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
Don't Explain by Blue Raspberry
www.about2blowradio.com/blueraspberry
#theWIRE | How Tech Is Changing the Game | Raheem Devaughn Interview
3X 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
#theWIRE | Grand Opus Interview Part 1 | The Evolution of Cali Hip Hop
Joc 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 | Rome talks GOOD Music [Rome Interview Part 1]
Caught 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__
#theWIRE | The Year of the Return | Gibrilville Interview Part 1
This 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" and the energy that comes from experiencing blackness in every capacity.
For more information on Gibrilville visit www.gibrilville.com
About #TheWire Interview Features on unsignedhype.org/About 2 Blow Radio Promo that empowers indie artists by using the tools we have at our disposal to increase awareness of who they are and expose their music from the hip hop mecca to the motherland. Taking it back to when hip hop was grimey, straight from the sewer before it became commercialized and polished.
#theWIRE | FOX Empire Actor/Artist @Rekkhan talks about his past, accepting accountability and being a role model to young brothas finding their way
@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 | Maddi Madd, Young Guru & Kanye West Part 2
Akron 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.
Maddi Madd, Young Guru & Kanye West Part 1
Akron 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.
#theWIRE | Kam Ui the Chosen One reflects on past experiences and the group falling apart after performing with 50
Kam Ui the Chosen One reflects on past experiences and the group falling apart after performing with 50
#theWIRE | Lyric Jones talks activism, Mike Brown & Stephon Clark
Lyric Jones talks about activism, taking to the streets after the murder of Mike Brown, the climate in LA vs Sac in the aftermath of the Stephon Clark shooting. www.lyricjones.com
#theWIRE | When the Smoke Clear: Nite Owl
Nite Owl talks about a career that spawned over 15 albums, being an entertainer, his influences and the build up to the Stockley verdict. Raw. Unedited. Unfiltered
#theWIRE | Charlie Mac talks about Afeni Shakur, Tupac's legacy and the history of Makaveli Records
Charlie Mac (SR VP of A&R for Makaveli Music Group) talk about Afeni Shakur, Tupac's legacy and the history of Makaveli Records
#theWire | Platinum Producer Steve Blast
Steve Blasts, producer of Nelly's "Batter Up" talks about his start, being influenced by his father a dj and being exposed to all types of music at an early age, how that gave him a foundation and sparked his curiosity for making records.
The Struggle by Chiffon111
Indie Artist Anthem
#theWIRE | @YoungRichDET talks about Alton Sterling and the culture of police in his city Detroit.
Detroit emcee Flyboi Rich talks about Alton Sterling and the culture of police in his city Detroit.
#theWIRE | J Reddy breaks down Southern Hip Hop
Knoxville rapper J Reddy breaks down southern hip hop and the differences between the artists and the regions they represent.
Friend, fan or follow @ www.jreddy4dagame.com