Po Politickin

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with NY rapper Kenny Shane. Kenny discusses "Think and Grow Rich", new projects and goals for 2015.

Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Dawn McClain has emerged from the same rich soil of so many other great African American singers. Like so many powerhouses and trailblazers in music, Dawn began singing in the church at a very early age. An 80's baby with a splash of 60's and 70's influence, and a sprinkle of gospel roots, she blends and bridges the generation gap between these eras in music, melodically suspending time.Ms. McClain is a Veteran of the United States Air Force, and a natural humanitarian and advocate for women’s health and cancer awareness. Dawn was diagnosed in 2010 with ovarian cancer. Never one to faultier she embraced cancer with GOD’s grace and has been in remission now for four years. Dawn McClain calls the show she gives “The Experience”, because it is just “that” an Experience. If you ask her, how she would like to live out the rest of her days… She would say, “Performing”. There is nothing that she loves more than the opportunity to interact with her supporters. In “The Experienc

Bio:Rapper Slick Rock was born BeJorn Johnson on July 20, 1992. His mother named him after the World’s #1 French Tennis Player, Bjorn Borg. An Atlanta, Ga native raised in the city of Decatur where some of today’s hottest artists were bred, Keri Hilson, Ludacris and more; Bejorn was born to be a star. Slick Rock adopted his rap name from having a slick tongue for rap lyrics and being a rock in his neighborhood. Rock stands hard against all odds and he never backs down from anything.Slick Rock, the 22 yr. old with exquisite looks is bringing something neoteric to the rap game. His sound is strong vocally, hard hitting tracks with slick lyrics to seal it all. Inspired by his older brother who made rap look easy, he guided Slick Rock into rapping and perfecting his skills. Although his skills were amateur and unpolished, he never gave up. Listening and studying some of his favorite rappers T.I., Rocko, and Young Dro brought him up to the level of skill he’s at today, superb.Recently, Slick Rock has been in the s

Who is Dedrick Jamaal? The Baton Rouge, LA lyricist is on his way to becoming hip hop’s next breakthrough artist. After garnering much success from his debut project Overnight and single, “Broadway,” which featured on over 50 urban and internationally publications as well as being voted #1 on numerous music video countdown shows, Dedrick is ready to claim his spot in the hip hop game.Whether it’s crafting feel-good tunes or mellow jams questioning the status quo, Dedrick has a singular sound that sets him apart. Dedrick’s lyrics show an immense thoughtfulness and a big heart at the base of his art. His soulful and energetic delivery allows him to drop lyrical jewels while entertaining listeners with a smooth and polished flow.Now as a part of Blacklight Music Group (home to Dylan Cage and Hey Daem), Dedrick Jamaal is now focused on delivering a quality sound that blends a diverse array of topics with entrancing melodies. His goal is to provide his audience with an authentic experience reminiscent of the clas

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with actress, artist, singer, and songwriter Jahna Sebastian. Jahna Sebastian who was classically trained on piano and earned her degree in “Music Business” at the age of 20 at the prestigious Russian Academy of Music is a multifaceted power house of talent. With her sultry vocals, captivating lyrics, hypnotic beats and exotic beauty she is a force to be reckon with. Not only is she an amazing singer and songwriter, she is an accomplished producer and engineer as well as the owner of a recording studio, Multivizion Music which since its inception has become the nucleus of Russian rap and grime scene in London. She has engineered and produced for many artist including the Russian rapper Oxxxymiron who was named Discovery of the Year at the Russian GQ awards.Ms. Sebastian continues to pursue music while raising her daughter born in 2008 (whose father is American super producer Swizz Beatz) and for three years she had been mostly working b

Welcome to another great edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with Milwaukee, Wisconsin emcee Signif. Signif is an uniquely talented emcee who chooses to channel the ART of Hip-Hop in her songs rather than the hype that surrounds the “prototype” of the female emcee. The New York resident, born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was frst turned on to Hip-Hop by her older brothers. At age 8, her love for the music was explored through written expression and her poetic musings progressed to an active participation in Freestyling. Starting in 2009 with Beautifully Flawed, an EP that would introduce her to the game as a viable artist, followed by The Transition in 2010,when people really started to take notice and recognize her as someone who could add something fresh to the Hip-Hop landscape. Helping to keep the ball rolling forward in 2010, she released a remix project as well as several clean and crisp music videos produced by Alphabang Productions. In 2011 and 2012, Signif released both Sign

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with San Diego singer, rapper, and songwriter TalenTD. Po and TalenTD discusses football, current projects, and dream chasing.

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with San Diego hip hop artist Nando. Topics include his label Pacific Ocean Records, Latino rappers, and new projects.

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with New York emcee Jak Skelly. Artist Bio -Born Mike Rivera and hailing from the birthplace of Hip Hop, New York City, Mike was raised on the pioneers of hip hop, from Nas to Wu-Tang to Big Pun and Canibus. Growing up as the youngest of 4 brothers, Mike watched his olders brothers lip sync some of hip hop’s most classic rhymes and at the age of 7 he began to write his own rhymes so he can impress them. Gaining a love and a passion for music, Mike ventured into the underground hip hop scene using the moniker Mike J Gottie. As Mike J Gottie, he toured the north-east along with Dj Puerto Roc (Canibus Road Dj) and established himself as one of the best up and comers. Through years of touring and recording, Mike took a personal leave from hip hop in 2009, but in the fall of 2012 with a new vision and new identity he came back under the name Jak Skelly and in 2014 he was named lyrical artist of the year. Now in 2014 he wants to hold that tit

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with Connecticut hip hop artist, record producer, and studio engineer Bigstat. Artist BIo..Gary Monteleone (born April 25, 1984), better known by his stage name Bigstat, is an American hip hop artist,record producer, and studio engineer. In 2008 Bigstat went on a national tour with Hip Hop artists Method Man & Redman, Termanology and Rapper Big Pooh from hip hop group Little Brother. In 2009 he continued to tour with Method Man & Redman and Ghostface Killah from the Wu Tang Clan. Performing at sold out venues fromBest Buy Theater in Times Square to House of Blues in Hollywood. In the summer of 2009 Hip Hop Legend Krs-One did a freestyle at the Rock the bells festival introducing Bigstat. Shortly after on Labor Day of 2009 Bigstat released his debut mixtape titled Dont Quit Your Dayjob hosted by Redman. Bigstat later toured as a special guest alongside Ghostface Killah and Sheek Louch of The Lox in 2010. Stat later released

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with San Diego, California hip hop artist Emerson Windy. Closely compared to Andre 3000 for his one-of-a-kind style and flavor, Emerson Windy has created a sound that is as unique as his story. A never ending curiosity for music, personal and professional growth Emerson Windy continues to push the envelope creating records with and producing music for artists such as 2 CHAINZ, FRENCH MONTANA, FUTURE, WAKA FLOCKA, SNOOP DOGG, KOKANE, THREE 6 MAFIA, GLASSES MALONE, WC, CROOKED I, LIL NIQO, TINO COCHINO, AND THA REALIST. While his own sound is different from those he produces, Emerson Windy provides the perfect mix of music for any setting. Playing on Pandora Radio and Sirius XM Satellite Radio with artists like N.E.R.D., Gym Class Heroes, Pitbull, B.o.B and LMFAO, Emerson Windy has amassed a fan base that can't get enough of his music.

Welcome another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with Harlem, New York artist Severe. Severe discusses his relationships with Ron Browz, Azie Faison, and Floyd Mayweather, Jr..

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with Detroit, Michigan rapper/producer Dux Jones. Dux discusses being featured on the hit game series NBA 2K, his 10 year grind, and the thrills of studio life.

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with N-Pire Da Great. Hailing from Sacramento, California, N-Pire Da Great was born Nashua Hamilton during the era of the growing Crypts and Bloods gang wars, but also during burgeoning new music genre called hip-hop/rap. Raised in a single-father household due to the incarceration of his mother for most of his life, N-Pire’s ears were opened to the emerging music form through the sounds of Run-DMC and LL Cool J, but the sounds of 90s hip-hop heavyweights Nas, Tupac, Mobb Deep, and Tribe Called Quest is what furthered progressed his ear. However, it wasn’t until high school when he began to take the art form seriously as a career. Local labels were courting the teen emcee, and when N-Pire was 21, even more validation came in the form of props from rap veteran Kurupt. “I was in a studio in L.A recording a song with a producer I was working with at the time, and Kurupt walked in. I had actually stepped out of the studio to smoke and came

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with LA based production duo Ryan & Smitty. Ryan & Smitty have developed a reputation as the go-to guys for unique sounds and catchy hooks. Bursting onto the scene with Chris Brown’s “Go Away”, they discovered further success with Jack’s “Fast Forward”.They have since gone on to produce tracks for Cody Simpson, Cymphonique Miller, Mann, Tony Yayo, Ray J. Ginuwine, K.Michelle, Plies, Governor and The Lonely Island ft. Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga.Most recently Ryan & Smitty placed HOV Lane on Nick Minaj’s Pink Friday Reloaded. Ryan & Smitty stopped by to discussed Smitty Soul's new solo album entitled "Hip Hop... It's A Hell Of A Drug" and new single entitled "Animal".

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with Mississippi rapper Dangero. Dangero discusses his 10 year hip hop grind, working with Outkast & Goodie Mob, and his upcoming projects.

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with Maryland producer/emcee Verbiage. Artist Bio -When passion calls, you better answer. After several setbacks, emcee-producer Verbiage’s passion for music is driving him forward.The Maryland double-threat is a rap artist, but his classical training in piano since the age of five one-ups your standard rapper/producer with his understanding of written music and instrumentation. It wasn’t until his freshman year in high school where he got the rapping bug; not serious at first, but interactions with budding producers ignited a flame to create his own musical productions. Losing his mother at age fifteen was just one of many challenges that Verb had to overcome, but he kept plugging away with his musical creations, one of them landing on the projects of J Hood, Young Buck, Rich Boy and Yukmouth. Those projects were shelved, but despite the circumstances that delayed notable production placements for national artists, that seed of music

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick New Orleans rapper Shorty.Artist Bio - Nearly a decade into a promising musical career, Shorty is looking forward to longevity and many more years in the music industry. With big dreams and even bigger talent, this Uptown New Orleans native is poised to take the urban music scene by storm. Shorty has an energy and stage presence that is unrivaled in this day and age. Shorty’s not your average, cookie cutter artist. Instead, Shorty is looking to brand his image while touching his listener’s lives through his art. ​Shorty started his musical career in church and his high school band, where he realized he had a gift that included the gift of songwriting skills and the ability to play various instruments. He admires everything about music and he loves recording, so it is only natural that he share his gifts with the world through his craft.​Hoping to soar along the same horizons as his musical influences, Young Jeezy, T.I., Lil Wayne, Stevi

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with Houston rapper Yung Quis.Marquis Moore, better known by his stage name, Yung Quis is a rapper from the southwest side of Houston, TX. He is a frontline member of the SGA label (Second Generation Asshole) a branch of ABN. Yung Quis was brought into the rap game by Trae the Truth in 2004. Yung Quis has made a strong name for himself in the music industry with his distinguishable deep baritone voice, strong street relevant lyrics, truthful punch lines, and professional delivery. Yung Quis has been featured on Trae the Truth "Cant Baned the Truth" and the new ABN Renegades mixtape. With Yung Quis' 1st mixtape release "16 Oz's" his name has resonated through the streets. He has released a SXSW mixtape, "FOCUS". He has several projects that's coming soon Blockz HD, and the album Exotic..

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with Atlanta artist Divinity Roxx. In 2006, Divinity joined Beyoncé’s all-female band as Musical Director and bassist. She toured the world with this global megastar, and is a featured part of Beyoncé’s current DVD collection, including The Beyonce Experience (2008), I Am…Sasha Fierce (2010), and I Am…Yours (2010).Divinity has also appeared on live recordings and countless television shows, including The Grammys, Saturday Night Live, Oprah, David Letterman and many more. One of the highlights of touring with Beyoncé was performing a show at The White House for President Barack Obama and his family.In keeping with her limitless energy and zest for performing, Divinity Roxx will unveil The Roxx Boxx Experience EP on October 16, 2012 via her own iRoxx Entertainment. With appearances from funk legend Bootsy Collins and Southern rap veteran Killer Mike, The Roxx Boxx Experience is chock full of Divinity’s unique musicianship and production.