Po Politickin

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.

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with DMV emcee CallMeDrop. Topics discussed this interview includes creating thought provoking music, having originality and authenticity in your music, and Drop's latest projects (Slideshow: The Setup and Slideshow: The Walkthrough).

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we are rejoined by Boston emcee Iyadonna. Artist Biography:Iyadonna is from Roxbury, MA. Starting as early as 2000, Iyadonna was writing and recording with DJ Clinton Sparks and receiving radio play across the nation. What You Think/What Did You Say produced by Clinton Sparks was a college radio success and even got some mainstream recognition. A few years later Iyadonna teamed up with another producer in California and began to write for his artist. He was so impressed he then offered Iyadonna a chance to record some music of her own. Iyadonna excepted but was soon accepted to Norfolk State University in Virginia. She would attend and stay in Virginia working as a radio personality on Hot 91FM for the next four years until she graduated in 2009. Iyadonna then moved to New York city to concentrate on her music full time. Releasing Respect in 2009, it was picked up by Music Choice, gaining fans all around the country.The Iyadonna buzz was spiking i

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with HOA Bossman. Upcoming Brooklyn New York artist HOA Bossman recently featured on the source for his last mixtape is dropping his latest mixtape titled 11, on his birthday date 12/11 with production from The Stuyversants, Spaceghostpurrp, & others. with features from nia keturah, abgohard, & more. HOA Bossman has dropped 7 independent mixtapes including "11". 14 Days, 28 Days Later, Welcome, Yesterday and Today, Long Days Longer Nights, Re- Up, & Now or Never.

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this edition, we are rejoined by Atlantic Records recording artist Snow Tha Product. Snow is considered a part of a new wave of female rappers, among Azealia Banks and Angel Haze. In this very introspective interview, Snow discusses her passion for music, her Product Pushas, and latest project entitled "Good Nights & Bad Mornings". In this epsidoe, we are also joined by Junebro Savage the owner of Zenuj - Custom Made Jewerly. Junebro discusses the background of his business and gives advice to aspiring business owners. This episode features music from G-Side, Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, and Snow Tha Product.

Artist's Bio: Perfekt, of the group Perfekt & Chance has just taken a step forward to embark on the release of his first solo effort. Nobody's Perfekt will debut early 2013 with the release of his first single "New Me" . This solo effort, Perfekt will give you a glimpse into his life, past and present, with songs like "Back Home" where he reminisces of High School days growing up in Brooklyn, New York. Other songs like "Soul Mate" will display a more emotional side and show the growth over the years in his music. While a more mature sound, the beats are still the heavy bass, headbanging tracks you have grown to love. Managing to always have his ear to the streets, Perfekt stays in tune with the young and upcoming styles and continues to display his diversity throughout Nobody's Perfekt. Stay tuned in 2013 for the full album, a guaranteed Must Hear!

Big Cheeko hails from East Atlanta Georgia. He is releasing his first music project, House Shoes & Gold Watches, November 22, 2012. On the Kush & Orange Juice tour with Wiz Khalifa and his good friend and new Taylor Gang artist Tuki Carter formerly of Hollyweerd, Big Cheeko realized he needed a creative outlet of his own. He returned to Atlanta determined to showcase his own art. The first song he recorded after the tour was entitled Moonshine. The engineer that recorded the song, Cope Till, told Big Cheeko that he could not just put this one song out by itself. He needed to build a project around it, because Moonshine was something different. After more recording time a young lady told Cheeko he should name the project after the house shoes and gold watches he always wore in the studio. And thus an outlet had opened up. House Shoes & Gold Watches is the platform for Big Cheeko to make his first appearance as an artist by doing something different than everyone else. Now in Atlanta, Big Cheeko wi

Welcome to another episode of Po Politickin. In this edition, we politick with Trinidad-born, Queens-bred emcee Moka Blast. Moka discusses the importance of giving back to the community, surpassing hip hop legend LL Cool J's achievements, and his new mixtape entitled "Ladies Love Moka", which features Jim Jones, Jadakiss, and Mr. Cheeks.

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records recording artist Big Kuntry King. The Pimp Squad Clique member discusses his new label (Bread Box Muzic) and his second solo album entitled "Dope & Champagne" .

As a young kid growing up in Southeast San Diego, Ise B was influencedby the hip hop culture. At the tender age of 14 he heard a rappercalled Rakim and that changed his life. "When I heard him spit I knewthat I wanted to do that" he says. He was also influnced by a fewother things namely his surroundings. "Growing up in my era you had tobe tough or you were a victim," that tough mentality led him to a lifeof crime that eventually landed him a 13 year stint in federal prisonfor armed bank robbery. "We was gangsta rappers before they hadgangsta rappers. We would hit licks and spend all our money on rapshit" Ise B recalls. As a member of Pryhme Suspect, Ise B has sharedthe stage with some southeast legends like Green Eyes, Gangsta Ern,Black Mikey and Damu. Since being released from prison in 2005, Ise Bonce again is back on the block with San Diego's hottest record labelWrongkind Records. "It was only natural that I get out and fuck withSlick" he says, " we been homies since the fourth grade." Ise B'sre-entry in

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with New Jersey born emcee Serius Jones. Jones discusses his 33-1 battle record, the new era of battle rapping, and his new upcoming project entitled "Legendary".

Welcome another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with Wrongkind artist Lil Spank Booty. Currently serving a 37 year prison sentence, Lil Spank discusses prison politics, recording new material despite his incarnation, and his upcoming album entitled "Early Release".