BYNK Radio Artist Spotlight Interview

In this interview Cole talks to up and coming artist Tia Raye from Birmingham, Al. During the interview Tia talks about graduating college and maintaining a music career, what she likes and dislikes about the music scene in Birmingham, her plan to take her career to the next level and the ultimate goal of getting paid from music.

In this interview Cole sits down with who some would call the Godfather of the Birmingham music scene, You Gene Write.  Gene and Cole talk about what it took to come out with his 2020 Visions project, how the Birmingham music scene has changed and grown, and finally what he is doing to help the community with hip hop.

Produced by: 

Cole Jackson

In this sit down Cole and Styles talk about being a great artist with no solo project, then they get into what it is like to come from a group that is one of the pillars of the Birmingham music scene.  Styles goes on to tell Cole about where he is as an artist and where he’s about to take his artistry to and finally let everyone know what’s going on with the solo project.

Cole Jackson sits down with independent artist Hardbody Shard out of Birmingham Alabama.  In this interview Shard and Cole talk about bridging the gap in his city, his timetable as a rapper, how his team has helped him as an independent artist and what we have to look forward to. 

Produced by Cole Jackson

Cole Jackson sits down with independent artist/full time content creator K1NG ELJAY.  They talk about starting in music journalism that pushed him into rapping, what it was like stepping into the Birmingham music scene, being transparent while making PTSD, the change from the collective RDFND to L1tework Company and what’s it’s like being a full time content creator.

Produced by Cole Jackson

Cole sits down with independent producer D Kelly from Sol Svvr Empire.  In this interview Cole talks to D Kelly about why doesn’t come up in conversations more, what happened when their collective lost their studio, helping the young guys with more than music and what’s it’s like working with artist out of Birmingham.

In this interview Cole sits down with Jazzmine Garfieid, a women who can do it all on both sides, creative and business.  In this interview Jazz and Cole talk about music influences, what’s it like to be so talented, the day she was about to quit music, the business of music and does she get the respect she deserve as a creative.

Host: Cole Jackson

Artist: Jazzmine Garfield

Produced by Cole Jackson

Cole sits down with an eccentric artist, ChikNJorge, he’s an independent artist from Birmingham, Al and a very non-conventional person when it comes to music. While most independent artist are posting nonstop for attention and likes, Jorge’s approach is more for music’s sake more than anything else. Cole and Jorge talk about what is Club AM, why social media doesn’t matter, the Birmingham music community and what is his new project Soil and Soul about.

Produced by: Cole Jackson

In this artist spotlight Sid Davis sits down with North Carolina independent artist King Yama. Sid and Yama talk about how he got into music, his relationship with Cashmerely of Carefree Trapboys, how he got the name King Yama and his interest outside music.  

Interviewer: Sid Davis

Produced by: Sid Davis

Artist Spotlight | Suaze

In this artist spotlight Cole Jackson sits with independent producer Suaze from Birmingham, Al.  Cole and Suaze talk about the pursuit of music, his journey from California to Alabama, love for music, his dad’s influence and why he keeps making beats. 

Follow Suaze on IG @suazeone

Interviewer: Cole Jackson

Produced by: Cole Jackson

In this interview Cole talks to artist, producer and entreprenur Dreux Kaine.   Cole talks to the artist about where he’s been, how is he doing mentally and why the change in his music.  The interview goes into some very deep places and we find out what matters the most to this independent artist out of Shelby County Alabama.

Artist Spotlight | Luke Crowder

In his first interview back, Cole sits with Grammy nominated producer Luke Crowder from Birmingham, Al.  In this interview Luke talks about how he got into producing, learning how to make beats, working with a legend when he was in high school.  Also, Luke talks about leaving his 9 to 5, setting/meeting goals, betting on himself and what's it like to be nominated for a Grammy. 

Here is Luke's social media if you would like to follow him:

https://instagram.com/lukelimelite?utm_medium=copy_link

Cole Jackson starts his Round Table Discussions series with The Influencers in Birmingham, Al.  In this podcast, Cole Jackson sits with Melo from The KickBack, Hakeem Skipwith from Decypher Media Group and YouGene Write from Sankofa Suite.  These are some of the best infleuncers in the city of Birmingham and they will talk about everything from top rappers lists to how they can work with the artists in the city rather than working against them.  

Please follow these guys on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/hakeemtha_dream/

https://instagram.com/yougenewrite?igshid=1itocxldg5ica

https://www.instagram.com/tkbmelo/

In this artist spotlight Cole sits down with indie artist Michael Kure.  In this interview Kure talks about balancing art and music, why he’s so spiritual in his music, the music scene in Birmingham and what to come with his music.  Michael Kure is a up and coming artist that will be big in the indie music scene in the future.  

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Cole sits down with an artists from Birmingham, AL.  In this interview Cole and Richard talk about his beginning, how streams has changed making music, how he almost had to stop music, and where music is going to take him.  

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Jae R tha Geek is a rapper out of the Dallas area. He sat down in studio with Treblemaka to discuss his latest project, what inspires his music and what he's looking to accomplish in Hip Hop. He and Treb talked about what he has coming up next, his charity work, being labelled a "Hippy" and more.

Julius is a rapper out of Louisville, KY. He called into BYNK Radio and spoke to Treblemaka about growing up around music, his goals in the industry, why he changed his rap name (formerly known as J Wilkerson). He spoke on his latest track 'Chozen' and Julius gave a sneak peek on the new music he's releasing and his future plans. He's definitely one of the guys to watch coming out of Louisville.

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Cole Jackson has a sit down with Birmingham singer Love Moor to talk about her past, her current success with Simp Girl and what the future will bring musically.

Kil'lab is a rapper out of Dallas, TX. Treblemaka sat down with him in Studio to discuss what inspired him to start rapping, his journey through music so far, and what success looks like to him. Kil'lab also discussed how his sound has evolved, what music means to him, how he puts together songs and more. He and Treblemaka discussed his latest project 'Motions', how he puts his visuals together and what he has planned for the future. He is an artist we expect to make a name for himself on the Dallas scene, He isn't going anywhere but up.

In this interview Cole Jackson sit with KLUB Monsta, Joshua, J. Dotta and Kel Ricks, a group out of Birmingham, Alabama.  In this interview Cole and the group talk about it’s new project When Gawd Ready.  During the interview Cole asks about what they went through to make this project, one of the members not wanting to do the project, Birmingham hip hop and where it is now.  Finally, KLUB Monsta talk about the content on this album and why this is the best one that they’ve made.

Rikki Blu was part of the House Collective in Tennessee which included rappers Michael Da Vinci and Isaiah Rashad and producer Black Metaphor. He’s worked with OG Maco on several projects and was selected as a featured artist for Sprite’s POUR campaign. Treblemaka sat down with him and they discussed his entire journey through music and what his future plans are.

Skipp Whitman sat down with Treblemaka to discuss and listen to his project UFSV1 (Unfinished Songs Vol. 1). They discussed why the project has that title, the production, lyrics, and purpose behind every song, and how he went about crafting the visuals and more!

Shaun Rose is a song writer, singer, choreographer, and dancer. She's worked with Blac Youngsta, Jarren Benton, and Kelechi and has appeared on MTV. A Queens native with a big personality and an amazing voice; she spoke to Treblemaka about her EP 'Petals to the Rose', how her start as a classically trained dancer eventually lead to her falling in love with R&B and the evolution of her sound as an artist. She shared a lot of little known facts about herself in this interview. If you're looking for an artist that keeps it honest and soulful in her music you'll find Shaun Rose to be a treat.

Jay Dot Rain is a rapper that grew up in Alabama and is currently signed to Scotty ATL's Cool Club imprint. Music has been a part of his life for a long time, he went to College (and graduated) on a band scholarship. His talent and work ethic have sparked his rise in Hip Hop from being a local rapper in Hunstville, Alabama to doing shows in Sweden, doing songs with Chinx Drugs and Stalley, and even meeting Jay-Z. This interview has some exclusives he hasn't told anyone yet so you definitely want to check this out.

Skipp is a dual threat rapper-producer and is an industry vet that has done shows with Legendary artists like Kanye West, Nas and Talib Kweli. He came up in the Underground and Battle rap scene in Boston.. He called in to BYNK Radio and talked to Treblemaka to discuss his upcoming Project: Unfinished Songs Vol. 1.  They also discussed why he got into production, how he crafts his visuals, and he gave us an exclusive about some thing's he has planned in 2018.

DJ Ursa Minor is one of the Premier DJs in Dallas, TX. She spoke to Treblemaka about how she first got into DJing, and her preferred setup (she doesn't use headphones!). She talked about her all female DJ collective 'Th Grls' and what it was like working with SZA, Princess Nokia and many others she's worked with. She revealed some of the science of how she crafts a set and what she does to read a crowd. She spoke on how she's had to deal with random equipment failure and her desire to get into vinyl. She talked about what its like being a black woman in a male dominated industry and how social media has effected the way DJs get shows and tour. Her and Treblemaka had an amazing conversation about her life as a DJ, you'll definitely want to listen to this interview.

Beastmode Dav has been on a tear lately. He's releasing a mixtape every month and November is no different. For his Project "Plug Sac the Mixtape" he sat down with Treblemaka at BYNK Radio to give an exclusive interview and listening session to the entire project before it release on November 5th. Dav went through the entire project, talked about why he named the tape Plug Sac and what he was looking to accomplish with this tape. He and Treb went through the entire track listing with who produced it, his mindset when recording the song and background on some of the lyrics. You'll definitely want to check out this project when it drops.

In this interview Cole Jackson sits down with Skoolie Escobar to talk about what has happened a year later.  Skoolie talks about his project Until Then, the experience to get signed to a label, what it feels like to put the city and state on his back to represent hip hop, and finally he talk about what part of his process is going to change in his music.   We would like to thank Skoolie Escobar for sitting down with Cole Jackson for his second Artist Spotlight.

Rennie is a Florida artist signed to Maybach Music Group. His central Florida small town upbringing is reflected in his grind hard, real life, high energy music. Rennie spoke to Treblemaka about who inspired him to start rapping, representing small town Florida, and how his life has changed since signing to MMG. He spoke on the mistakes some people make climbing the rap ladder and what he's learned so far in his climb to the top. He also gave us a couple clues about his upcoming tape Glow 2 and what we can expect from him in the future.

Cole Jackson sat down with The Real Joe Clark to talk about starting off with a group, the pitfalls that come with making a project, Birmingham hip hop scene and go through a few track from his upcoming project The Book of Joseph.  Click on the link below to download a brand new song from The Book of Joseph, Joe Clark did this exclusively for his interview with BYNK Radio.

Treblemaka talked to Arkansas rappers Beastmode Dav and Jump Marley. They talked about what made them start taking hip hop seriously, what the music scene is like in Arkansas, and how it has affected their sound. Jump Marley walked us through his new project 'You Smell Me', what his mindset was in creating the 17 track project and the song featuring Beastmode Dav called 'Double'. Beastmode Dav detailed his clothing line Plug Sac, what it was like working with Bankroll Fresh and Starlito, and his plan to release 8 mixtapes in the next few months. You definitely want to hear this interview.

86Zero (Eight-Six-Zero) is rapper/producer out of Connecticut. His production credits include Famous Dex, Reggie Mills, Smokepurpp, Anoyd, Carrington Cash and many other artists. He spoke about how growing up in Connecticut and how it has influenced him.  spoke on why he changed his production name, whether he loves rap or producing more, and who his favorite producers are. Treb and 86 also spoke on his label 8 sounds, his plans going forward and his dream collabs.

East Oakland native G Maly Brown spoke with Treblemaka. He talked about how growing up in the Bay Area has influenced his music, what it was like growing up in a music family, and why giving back to the community is so important. He talked about new plans for label and clothing line True Society. G Maly spoke on his new project 4Nita dropping 9/23, what we can expect on this project, some of the features and what he has planned next.

Dreebo sat down with Treblemaka and they went through his newest project 'Meanwhile I'm Still Working'. They played every track and Dreebo discussed his mindset, the writing process, and what he wanted to accomplish with this project.

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Carrington Ca$h called into the station ahead of this new project 'Terrorism.' He and Treblemaka talked about his background and what inspired him to rap. They talked about his smash 'Black Bill Gates', how he developed that song and what his expectations for that song were. Ca$h talked about how he linked up with Groovy Mac and what has been causing the delays with the Black Bill Gates video (which drops July 4th). He talked about his label Populair Sounds Worldwide, and he would describe his sound. Treb and Ca$h talked about the XXL 2017 Freshman Class. He gave some previews of what the upcoming Terrorism project will sound like, if he's open to signing to a major label, and what he's looking to accomplish in the industry. Carrington Ca$h is one of the hottest new rappers and this is his very first interview so you'll want to check it out.

Trap Beckham stopped by and talked to Treblemaka about his upcoming EP 'Life is Lit'. They talked about the process of signing to Def Jam and how his life has changed since signing. Treb asked him about his thoughts on the state of hip hop and where he game up with the idea for his long running Birthday Mixtape series (7.14.x series). Trap talked about his most recent project '7:14am'. He talked about how his music and creative process has changed and his favorite producers to work with. Treb and Trap also discussed his company Back Door Music Group. Trap Beckham gave us several exclusives in this interview.

Cole Jackson sat down with the artist Druex Kaine from Alabaster, Al.  Druex Kaine is a producer/rapper who has worked with some of the best artist from the city of Birmingham and some artist from outside the state lines as well.  Starting off Druex and Cole talk about when he was younger, what influenced him to start producing, how his brother had a big impact on his life and what choices he had to make at a early age to make him Druex Kaine.  Next, Druex and Cole talk about his last project Elevators.  Druex talks about the original name of the project was, as well as how he wrote several verses to one song and the process of producing Elevators.  Finally, Druex and Cole talk about the Alabama hip hop scene, the project he has in the works and what will he leave of the next generation.

Cole Jackson got a chance to sit down with a group out of Birmingham, Al named KLUB Monsta.  In this interview Cole talks to the guys about how they got the name KLUB Monsta,  the music scene in Birmingham when they were younger and how the group got together.  Next, Cole gets into the 3 projects that they have put out so far, KLUB Monsta talks about what they like about them, what they don't like about them and if they go back to even listen to those projects.  Finally, Cole and KLUB Monsta talk about the hip hop scene in Birmingham, Al now,  the future of the group and their new project that will come out this year.  We want to thank KLUB Monsta for the time and the entertaining interview.

Our very own Cole Jackson sat down with The Penthouse co founder Troy Davis.  Cole and Troy sit down to discuss growing up in Birmingham, Al and what the music scene was like for him.  Troy also talks about going to college and putting together a collective of talent that create The Penthouse.  After that conversation shift into the art side, Troy talks about his artwork, doing art shows, his father being a great artist and how music & art fuse together to make something beautiful.  Next, Cole and Troy talk about the production duo he's a part of called 1991, the beat tapes they have made and the reason why he does song flips.  Troy also talks about his SxSW experience, the artist he met and gave artwork to, his art shop pop up, and why he is going back for the next 5 years.   Finally, Cole and Troy talk about the future of The Penthouse, what projects they have coming, a possible tour around the corner and art shows he's hosting.

Rory Fresco is a young Artist out of Kansas City, MO. He's got over 5 million plays on SoundCloud, signed to Epic, worked with G Eazy, Timbaland, and a slew of others. His newest mixtape is Mad World. He Sat down with Treblemaka to discuss how he got signed, what went into creating Mad World, gave some hints about his upcoming project "Teen Spirit" and what his future plans are.

Jonah Cruzz called into BYNKRadio.com and spoke with Treblemaka about his entire body of work. They discussed his new Project - Just to Get By, and his two previous ones, Cruzz Control and Ordinary Nigga. They discussed how grew up and how that's affected his work, as well as his writing process and future endeavors.

Treblemaka sat down with Shaun Styles and ItsHawkins. These are two up and coming artist out of the Bay Area. We talked to Shaun Styles about his project 'I Promise'. We discussed his writing process and his mind state going into his first project. We talked to ItsHawkins about his first project 'First Day of Forever' and what it was like building his first project. ItsHawkin and Shaun Styles talked about the state of Hip Hop, and what its like to have their own in house producer DJ Bobby Chulo who produced both their projects.

Treblemaka got to sit down with a MC that very hot right now Scotty ATL. Scotty and Treb talk about the how hip hop is not is only lane.  As well as talking about sitting in the club and writing a verse in one night before getting on the mic with some legends.  Scotty and Treb also talk about a exclusive project with a particular artist nobody knew was coming.  Finally, Scotty and Treb talk about his new project Smokin on My Own Strain, what songs he likes and how Doe B ended up on one of his track.   Special thank you to Scotty ATL for taking the time out and giving us this exclusive interview.

On a Saturday afternoon in 5 Points South at the legendary T-Bones, a artist from Birmingham, Al named G.I. Magus sat down with Cole Jackson.  In this Artist Spotlight they talk beginnings of his life in hip hop,  what's it like being in a group with two other dope artist, the ups and downs of trying to help artists make connection in the city of Birmingham, helping he community with his music, the range he has as a artist lyrically and how he wants to change and grow with the music he makes. Take in the atmosphere as G.I. and Cole have a sit down and talk about his life in music.

Treblemaka sat down with Norfolk, VA Rapper PageMuzik. He talked about his new single "Pollinate", and told us a little bit about the new project he's working on. He talked about the Norfolk music scene, how his son affected his music and where he got his confidence from. This is an artist you need to be checking for and based on our conversation is definitely going to be leading the wave of emerging artists out of Virginia.

Jovie dropped by BYNK Studios North to talk to Treblemaka. They talked about the Brand Name project, how it came about and his deal with Zumiez. They talked about his history in Detroit and how the loss of his brother affected him. Jovie also talked his company Show Me Entertainment, what its like being on the Road with Boldy James and his writing process. 

For those who don't know Skoolie Escobar has known that he has wanted to be a rapper since the age of 10. Skoolie Escobar represents Bessemer Alabama to the fullest and he is quick to let you know at any time. Skoolie is one of the most talented, braggadocious, and humble artist that I've had the pleasure of interviewing it was a pleasure to get a chance to talk to him.  In this interview Skoolie talks about his motivation from a early age, as well as who inspired him the most, to why he works so hard on anything he puts his name on.  Cole and Skoolie also talk about growing and evolving as a artist from his early projects to his newest one Sincerest Apologies and why his music has such a unique sound.  Skoolie also talks about what it was like to go on his first tour and why it's something that he needs to do again.  Finally, we get into the topic of what impact he wants to leave in hip hop, what kind of footprint a young artist like Skoolie Escobar can put forth for others in the state of Alabama.  If you don't know who Skoolie Escobar is now, don't worry you will know his name sooner than you think.  

J Pierce and Cashmerely have a new Tape called "Deal on the Table". Treblemaka had an indepth interview and got into Cashmerely's background, what inspires him, and how he got signed to Bricksquad. We talked about J Pierce's new projects sent his last interview (http://www.bynkradio.com/local-artists/jpierce). We got several inside scoops on what they are working on going forward and the production process for Deal on the Table. These are two dope artists you are going to be hearing from in a big way.