Day 1 Radio

Day 1 Radio is an urban culture podcast hosted by veteran journalists Branden LSK and Maurice Garland. Telling stories that haven’t been told before or haven’t been told the right way, we bring our listeners honest, knowledgeable and edgy content that they won’t hear anywhere else. Released every Thursday on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network Mobile App, listeners can hear from legends like Master P, DJ Quik and the late great comedian and activist Dick Gregory. New and noteworthy guests include Lil Bibby, Nick Grant and Thundercat.

Too Short talks Mt. Westmore, Shock G and Longevity 04/30/2021

Too Short talks Mt. Westmore, Shock G and Longevity Funny story, Too $hort was scheduled to be the very first guest on Day 1 Radio podcast nearly 8 years ago. Although we did do a live interview with the legendary artist at A3C in the past, this is $hort’s first official appearance on the pod. Another classic in the books. Subscribe, Rate, Review! 1:30 - $hort is celebrating his birthday and he explains why he doesn't celebrate it as just a day, but as a season. 2:40 - $hort explains how the super group Mt. Westmore with him Ice Cube, E-40 and Snoop Dogg came to be. He says that they've always done shows together as separate entities, but this allows them to be a stronger unit. He also states his case for being the opener of the show. 6:25 - $hort talks about his history and musical relationship with the late Shock G of Digital Underground and how they were friends before making music together. 9:00 - Too Short came from a family of college graduates and even played instruments himself in high school. He shares a story about how one of his only regrets in life is giving up his school band aspirations. 15:45 - $hort speaks on being in the game for almost 40 years. He also talks about the reception to his retirement album "The Pimp Tape" and the blessing of Hip-Hop putting him in a position to exactly what he wants in his life and career. 19:30 - Branden runs down a list of legendary Oakland names and gets Short to share memories about them with us. 24:15 - Maurice gets $hort to talk about relocating Atlanta in the early 90s and what the Hip Hop music scene was like back then. Like so many other people, he came for Freaknik and never left. He also talks about how he first met Lil Jon and how their musical relationship started. 30:40 - $hort breaks down how he and Lil Jon made two of his biggest hits, "Shake That Monkey" and "Blow The Whistle." 35:00 - $hort talks about how he was banned from radio and TV for explicit lyrics back in the day, but now explicit are the norm. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/18924152

#justiceforDaunteWright 04/15/2021

Big Bossin' w/ Cardo and Payroll Giovanni 04/02/2021

Big Bossin' w/ Cardo and Payroll Giovanni This weeks' guests Cardo and Payroll Giovanni have been making dope music for a few years now and it doesn't sound like they are slowing down anytime soon. Here we talk with them about how they met, their chemistry and how they've been able to mesh their individual styles together so seamlessly. 1:00 - Cardo is originally from Minnesota and moved to DFW. Payroll is from Detroit. So, we had to ask how these two even met and started making music. Ironically, their incredible chemistry was from working together in Atlanta on a halted super group album with Jeezy and YG. Cardo and Payroll remind a lot of listeners of the Bay Area's "mob music" sound. They both speak on how the style influences their music. 10:00 - Payroll and Cardo talk about how their chemistry hasn't been impacted too severely by not being able to work together in the studio during COVID. They reveal how even though email has become their primary mode of communication, the magic is still there. 15:15 - Payroll will be starring in a film about Detroit icons Chedda Boyz. He clarifies that the film he is in focusing on the street crew, not the rap iteration that many are familiar with. 17:20 - Detroit Hip-Hop is starting to be recognized to the point that other regions are actually starting to borrow some of their slang, style and fashion. Payroll speaks on how crazy it is to see it happening. 19:40 - Cardo explains the origins of 2020's Game Related album that featured Payroll, Larry June and Kid HBK. While it was well-received by fans, the album happened to drop the same day as Kobe Bryant's death and days before the world stopped because of COVID. 23:00 - Cardo has produced megahits for the likes of Drake and Travis Scott, but he has also created cult classics with people like Payroll, Curren$y and others. Here we ask him if he ever tries to get artists on their level to rap on some of his more "underground" type beats. 28:15 - Payroll speaks on his upcoming tour with Oakland rapper Philthy Rich and how it feels going back on the road as things are opening back up. We also get them to speak on new music they are working on. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/18581117

Al Harrington talks Cannabis, Generational Wealth and NBA 03/19/2021

Al Harrington talks Cannabis, Generational Wealth and NBA This week we talked with former NBA player and current cannabis industry innovator . While many know him from his days as a hooper, this conversation focuses on his endeavors in the cannabis industry as the founder of . Listen in as he shares his journey in this business why he views it as an opportunity for Black people and people of color to create generational wealth. 2:00 - Al shares the remarkable story about how his grandmother inspired him to start his company VIOLA and how the company is actually a platform for more people of color to get into the legal cannabis industry. He also explains the challenging, expensive process of how he actually got into the business. Al then talks about the different ways people can enter the game outside of being an actual cannabis grower. 8:00 - Al talks about the business incubator he has started to create 10,000 entrepreneurs in the cannabis space. He then talks about people still having "PTSD" in dealing with marijuana and their hesitance to enter the business. He also talks about how he feels generational wealth is on the line when dealing with cannabis and offers his thoughts on if and when marijuana will become legal federally. 17:30 - Al talks about how minorities need to bring their resources together to make an impact in the business and feels that celebrities should shift their approach to entering the space as well. 22:30 - Al clears up the intention and operation of the 100 millionaires concept behind his VIOLA CARES initiative. He also brings attention to how MSOs (multi state operators) find loopholes to get licenses in different states. 24:30 - Al speaks on the importance of reentry programs for people who have been locked up behind weed charges and putting them through cannabis curriculums to get back on their feet legally. He also speaks on how he doesn't just view VIOLA as a money maker but as a community builder. 30:20 - Al gives some advice on how to educate yourself on how the business goes and how to get started in it. 32:00 - Al talks about how he feels about professional sports leagues finally being open to taking marijuana off the banned substances list. And of course, lifelong Golden State Warriors fan gets Al to reflect on the 2006-07 "We Believe" Warriors team that Al was on and their legendary playoff run. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/18386558

Grammy Talk with Award-Winning Journalist Christopher A. Daniel 03/11/2021

Dustin Canalin talks Design, NBA and NFT 02/26/2021

Dustin Canalin talks Design, NBA and NFT This week's guest Dustin Canalin is the creative force behind some of our favorite and most meaningful sneaker and streetwear designs and logos. With a resume that includes adidas, Nike, And 1, Undrcrwn and more, he is now using his talents to launch new campaigns and product lines with L.A. Gear and Puma. Here we talk about a small part of his journey so far and what it has been like navigating the creative space over the last 12 months. 3:30 - Dustin talks about adjusting to the realities of COVID as a creative, especially in the design field. He speaks on how working from home is not new to him and how he's pivoting to designing more casual items now that so many of us are at home a lot more. 7:00 - Dustin is the lead designer for PUMA's new "Black Fives" campaign celebrating the first wave of all-Black professional basketball teams. Here he talks about how the collection came together and its significance. He also talks about he specializes in telling stories through products and if brands are always open to the ideas. 17:30 - Dustin is one of the designers getting LA Gear and Payless back in the spotlight. Here he talks about his intentions behind working with the two brands. 23:30 - Dustin speaks on how designers are now considered "cool" and more high-profile. He credits it to people being more interested in wanting to know who and what they are supporting. 26:47 - Dustin speaks on his experience being on the design team for the NBA's City Edition jerseys, specifically the Golden State Warriors' "The Town" jerseys. 36:00 - Dustin talks about launching his new brand Trophy Hunting and explaining the soul and inspiration behind it. 41:40 - Here we try to unpack the current NFT phenomenon. We are still trying to figure it out too. We also speak on some of the technology coming out that is poised to shake up the art and fashion worlds. Key takeaway: "Technology is your friend when you stay on top of it." 46:00 - Dustin talks about how he developed his prolific drawing style and how a visit to the Charles Schultz (Peanuts) museum inspired how he works and creates. We also talk about some of his favorite sneakers that he designed and his thoughts on "knock offs" now becoming cool. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/18100301

Seddy Hendrinx Talks Breaking out of Duval 02/05/2021

Seddy Hendrinx Talks Breaking out of Duval After starting the year with interviews focusing on film history, this week are talking about present and future music. Seddy Hendrinx is the latest signee to Generation Now (Lil Uzi Vert, Jack Harlow) and he is poised to have a good run. Here we talk to him about growing up in Jacksonville, Florida, developing his musical style and of course the struggling football franchise in his city. 3:00 - Seddy is perhaps the first rapper from Jacksonville to break out nationally. Here he talks about how much talent is in "Duuuuval" and how he aims to give more than the "shoot em up bang bang" that many rappers from there come out with. 5:30 - He talks about his upbringing in Jacksonville and how his mother is the one who introduced him to music as a form of therapy. He also reveals how Kendrick Lamar Good Kid, Maad City is the album that inspired his style and content when he decided to start a rap career. 11:00 - Seddy talks about the moment he realized that he wasn't the only one going through tough times and how his music started to resonate with other people, even if it was just one person. He also speaks on staying true to himself and not hopping on trends and waves to get on. He also speaks on cutting back on using autotune on his voice. 15:30 - Seddy is signed to DJ Drama and Don Cannon's Generation Now label. Here he speaks on how he landed in Atlanta, sneaking into their Mean Streets Studios building and working his way up from there. He also gets into being such a prolific artist, dropping a new project every year since he's come out. 20:00 - Seddy also has his own company Florida Boy that he started with his uncle and talks about why he still decided to sign with another label. He also keeps it real about how the culture of support in Jacksonville's music scene. 23:30 - Seddy's breakout song "Lowkey" is currently at 10 million views on YouTube. He talks about how the song came about, how he knew it was a hit the first time he heard the beat and how it has changed his life. 26:00 - Seddy also paints on the side and talks about being able to have multiple artistic outlets. 28:00 - We couldn't talk to a person from Jacksonville and not talk about their football team. FYI, his head dropped when he started talking about them. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/17838158

Nate Parker Talks American Skin Movie 01/28/2021

Nate Parker Talks American Skin Movie Day 1 Radio has started 2021 speaking with a number of influential filmmakers and this week's episode keeps the trend going. Actor/director Nate Parker opened up about what inspired him to write his recently released film American Skin. In the conversation, we speak on race, police brutality, and all of the themes covered in the film and how it acted as a mirror to real life. 1:30 - Who did you make this film for? Nate talks about taking in his young nephew and Michael Brown's 2014 death as inspirations to make this film about young Black men and their relationship with the police. He calls the film an "answer" for young people with questions on how to protect themselves. 7:40 - Nate speaks on the first time he had to have the "the talk" with his mother about how to deal with the police. 9:45 - Nate talks about if he feels films like this will actually change people's (i.e. cops, cop apologists, etc.) minds about how they see the police's relationship with the Black community. 13:40 - Branden asks Nate to speak on one of the more emotionally-charged parts of the film when a young Black male character confronts a Black cop attempting to calm the family of a man who has been killed by police. He also speaks on the "old playbook" move of getting the family members of victims of police brutality to get on TV and ask for peace. He also speaks on how many people enter the police force to create change, but simply cannot. 18:00 - Nate reveals that there were plenty of instances of having to stop filming to allow cast members to process the scenes and dialog they were acting out. He also talks about the advantages of having the film being released direct-to-consumer because of current COVID restrictions. 24:00 - Spike Lee’s involvement with the film. 27:35 - Nate shares his feelings on whether or not police reform is actually possible. He also talks about the need to have both politicians and militants working together to make a change in the Black community. 30:45 - Nate gives an update on some of his other projects that are attacking the prison industrial complex and inner-city life. Nate also speaks on the importance not alienating younger generations in the quest for freedom and justice. 35:00 - Nate speaks on having Mt. Rushmore (Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, Too $hort) release their first song together on the American Skin soundtrack. He also talks about how Snoop himself made it come together in less than a month. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/17724557

MLK/FBI Director Sam Pollard 01/21/2021

Mario Van Peebles talks Salt-N-Pepa movie and New Jack City 30 Years Later 01/14/2021

Mario Van Peebles talks Salt-N-Pepa movie and New Jack City 30 Years Later This week's guest is one of those guys that you just let talk and share wisdom and experiences. Actor/producer/director Mario Van Peebles is no doubt a legend in the film and television game. But, he's also still out here putting in work. His contribution sees him directing Salt-N-Pepa's upcoming Lifetime movie. MVP sits down with us to talk about how he landed the opportunity, some funny stories about his classic film New Jack City, plus he drops all kinds of other gems he learned from his father Melvin Van Peebles too. 2:20 - Mario Van Peebles lays out the decades-long history he has with Salt-N-Pepa and how he wound up being the director of their upcoming Lifetime movie. After years of working with both of them directly and indirectly through different projects, SNP felt comfortable with him bringing their stories to life. He also speaks on working his son Mandela into the script. 8:15- - MVP addresses Lifetime's history of Black culture biopics and how he approached them to make sure that the best project possible was made. He also speaks to the importance of having Black woman-empowering roles on the big screen and why he jumped at the chance to direct this film. 18:25 - MVP is one of the first, if not the first, directors to cast rappers in his films as actual characters (i.e. Ice-T in New Jack City), not just extensions of their music personalities. He speaks on knowing how to cultivate inexperienced actors (like Chris Rock) in order to get the best performances out of them. Maurice also asks MVP about the internet rumor that Gee Money actually misses the shot in the infamous "I'm taking fools money like the IRS" scene. 24:30 - MVP talks about the upcoming 30th anniversary of "New Jack City." He says that he knew the film was a once in a lifetime opportunity to make. He also talks about the intention of making the cops in the movie cool enough to look up to. 30:30 - GAQ (Good Ass Question) alert! Branden asks MVP if he thinks the current socio-political climate will lead will shift Black creatives thought processes. 41:40 - MVP speaks on how he's been able to have a long career without sacrificing his morals or identity. He shares some gems he got from his father as well as Andrew Young on how to move up and ahead in this world and still be true to yourself. 50:00 - MVP speaks on the sequel to his film "Posse" and his future endeavors that include working on the Wu-Tang Clan television series. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/17546714

D.C. DOOM 01/07/2021

Talking "I Came as a Shadow" w/ Jesse Washington 12/24/2020

Talking "I Came as a Shadow" w/ Jesse Washington This week's guest is senior writer for The Undefeated and new author Jesse Washington. He is the co-author of the late great Coach John Thompson's book "I Came As A Shadow." Here we talk with Washington about how the book came together and some of the highlights of working closely with a sports and culture icon. We also get into his history as a Hip-Hop journalist and hooper as well. 2:45 - Jesse talks about how the opportunity to write Coach Thompson's book came to him. He shares what it was like meeting with him for the first interview and how his own hoop background got him on Coach's good side. 7:20 - Jesse shares some of his favorite Coach Thompson quotables. He also talks about Coach's eagerness to work on the book and how the book isn’t about just basketball. 14:00 - Jesse speaks on finishing the book before Coach's passing away earlier this year. He says Coach told him "you did a good job boy." He also talks about approaching the book as an "act of service" to make sure his story was told from his perspective. 18:15 - Branden brings light to the fact that in the 1980's during "Hoyas Paranoia" many people thought that Georgetown's majority Black team was an HBCU (which it is not). Jesse speaks on his personal experience seeing it himself growing. 20:40 - Jesse explains the meaning behind the title of the book and how it was inspired by poetry from one of Thompson’s uncles. 24:30 - Jesse was editor-in-chief at late 90s Hip Hop magazine BLAZE, that was an offshoot of VIBE. Here he talks about his time running magazine and some of the innovative ideas he was able to execute while there. 30:24 - Jesse is currently a writer at The Undefeated where sports and Black culture intersect. Here he talks about the joys of writing for such a unique space for this generation. He also talks about the time he was able to hoop against a Twitter troll who was critiquing his writing and basketball knowledge. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/17321678

J. Prince Talks Loyalty Wine, Boxing & Verzuz 12/17/2020

J. Prince Talks Loyalty Wine, Boxing & Verzuz At this point. Hip-Hop legend J. Prince is officially a friend of the show. In his third appearance on Day 1 Radio, J. Prince speaks on his newest business venture, Loyalty Wine Collection. He also talks about focusing on his boxing promotions company and the current status of Rap-A-Lot Records. 1:30 - J. Prince’s name is synonymous with Respect and Loyalty. Here he breaks down his affinity for wine and what inspired him to get into the business side of it. He also talks about some of the things he's learned and how he's applied his music industry knowledge to this business. 6:30 - J. Prince has been very prolific in the media over the last couple of years. Here he talks about finally opening up on social media and adjusting to the new way of doing things. He also reveals what happened between him and NBA Youngboy on IG earlier this year. 9:40 - J. Prince, whose first love is boxing, speaks on the current status of Rap-A-Lot Records and he says that he's essentially done with that part of his life. He also speaks on the recent wave of artists selling their master recordings for profit. 13:15 - J. Prince opens up on signing his first Mexican boxer, Gabriel Flores Jr. –to his promotions company. He also talks about Shakur Stevenson and him being on the cusp of stardom. He also offers his thoughts on the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. exhibition match. 17:45 - Two of J. Prince's former artists Scarface and Willie D. have both ran for political offices. He speaks on if he will ever do the same. He also briefly speaks on putting together a movie on his life and John David Washington's interest in playing him on the big screen. 22:00 - J. Prince speaks on Houston producing Hip Hop megastars like Megan Thee Stallion and Travis Scott. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/17233676

Symba talks Don't Run from R.A.P. & Bay Area Life 12/05/2020

Glasses Malone Returns! 11/26/2020

Thurz talks new Music & The Vibes in LA 11/19/2020

Thurz talks new Music & The Vibes in LA This week's guest is L.A. based recording artist Thurz. You may or may not recognize him from his days as a member of U.N.I. Or you may know him from his Party In My Living Room events. Or, you may know him from his recent "More Thurz on Thurzday" music series (check out the latest track by Chewstick) . Either way, Thurz wears many hats. This week we caught up with the prolific artist to talk about how he's been navigating as a creative during the pandemic and his time working with Aftermath and Dr. Dre. 1:30 - Thurz talks about what the vibe has been like in L.A. this year with Kobe passing, the Lakers and Dodgers winning championships and being on lockdown the whole time. 2:30 - Thurz has been dropping new music and visuals every Thursday for his "Thurz on Thursdays" series. He says it started off with him just collecting music on his hard drive, but he decided to start sharing it at the behest of a friend. He also talks about how he's able to find inspiration from everywhere in order to be able to produce so much music. 11:50 - Thurz talks about his creative process and how he approaches every track differently. He specifically speaks on his track "November 3rd" where he shares his perspective on the 2020 election. 16:15 - Thurz talks about working with the Aftermath team and Dr. Dre. He talks about how surreal it was to see that Dre actually knew who he was and wanted to work with him. He also talks about the team of musicians he surrounds himself with and how that inspired him to bring his A-game. 22:30 - Thurz is also known for throwing dope parties/events and he talks about how much he's looking forward to cranking it back up after outside opens back up. He also talks about being active in the community and supporting local organizations. 26:30 - Thurz talks about wanting to build his own distribution channels for his music before he drops a new full-length project. He also talks about being an artist who came out during the "blog era" of the mid-to-late 2000s and applying lessons from then to the DSP era of now. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/16877018

Blxst Talks No Love Lost & Coming Up in LA 11/12/2020

Blxst Talks No Love Lost & Coming Up in LA If you have been a day one listener of Day 1 Radio then you already know that we cherish bringing you stories that you haven't heard before. We are continuing that tradition with our latest interview with L.A.'s own, artist/producer Blxst. While people on the West Coast are already hip, he's poised to breakthrough nationally any moment now. Get to know the next big thing out of the West! 3:00 - Blxst talks about how he got introduced to Hip Hop music through his grandfather singing A Tribe Called Quest songs to him when he was little. From there he says his uncle (who rapped) encouraged him to step up his vocabulary by reading the dictionary. 5:45 - Blxst shares why and how he's been able to build such a dedicated fanbase so fast and early in his career. He also talks about how his latest project "No Love Lost" came together and his choice to have no features and handle the production. He also talks about directing his own videos and how he learned how to film videos from being a skater. 11:40 - Blxst talks about how the feedback from his string of singles is what encouraged him to put out a full body of work. He also explains the science behind the spelling of his name, label (Evgle pronounced "eagle") and the branding behind it. 17:00 - Blxst has a unique partnership with Red Bull Records that will be backing his music. Here he talks about the importance of working with a company that truly understand his vision as an artist. 19:00 - Blxst admits that he does feel a little bit of pressure from respected figures and music lovers already crowning him as the next Nate Dogg or Ty Dolla $ign. He also talks about he prefers to produce for himself even though he is becoming an in-demand producer. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/16784108

Serendipitous Talk w/ Goodie Mob 11/07/2020

Big Von Talks Radio, Breaking Records and Bay Area Sound 10/30/2020

Willie The Kid on Capital Gains, Big Business & Bars 10/22/2020

Willie The Kid on Capital Gains, Big Business & Bars This week's guest is emcee and entrepreneur Willie the Kid. Long respected as one of Hip-Hop's most skilled lyricists, he is currently enjoying some widespread acclaim for his most recent effort Capital Gains. Here he talks about the process of creating the album during a pandemic while balancing it with his numerous business endeavors. 1:10 - We jump right into talking about his new album "Capital Gains." While it is dropping at a time where lyricism is making a comeback, he feels he's always been on that "island" for the better part of the last decade. We also talk about how it was writing and recording the album during the pandemic. 8:30 - "Capital Gains" has 10 tracks with nine producers. Willie talks about the decision to make a concise album and work with so many producers and have a number of features as well. He also talks about the overall aesthetic of the sound and look of the project including the cover art and videos. 13:30 - Willie has been quite busy outside of music. Here he gives a rundown of some of his business endeavors that include his spirits company Motu Viget, nightclub Ambiance, being a board member with Midwest Tech and being an investor in the app Radi8er. 22:45 - Willie is a co-executive producer on an upcoming Langston Hughes documentary. Here he talks about his role of bridging the gap between the Harlem Renaissance and Hip Hop and making sure it doesn't only come off as old Black history. 27:30 - Willie has been dropping new albums at least once a year for a while now. Here he talks about the pros and cons of being so prolific as an independent artist. He also lets it be known that he feels he is "a father" of the current trend of one producer/one MC rap albums. podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/16504652

"Uncle" Ralph McDaniels talks Videos, NYC, Hip-Hop and more 10/15/2020

"Uncle" Ralph McDaniels talks Videos, NYC, Hip-Hop and more This week's guest is the epitome of "day 1." Ralph McDaniels is the creator of Video Music Box, the longest running music video show in the world. After 37 years, McDaniels has a lot of history to share and here he talks about his time as a video director, DJ and now film producer. 1:30 Here Uncle Ralph talks about how he's been able to make sure VMB stands out in a time when everything is on demand. We also get him to talk more about the time he met the Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan. 6:00 - Ralph talks about how he's transitioning from music videos into producing documentaries and short films. He also talks about keeping the VMB brand alive on Instagram through video mixing. He then talks about how he met his longtime business and creative partner Lionel Martin. 13:00 - Ralph has been around since day one, but he says early 90s Hip Hop is his favorite era, hear him explain why. He also gets into shooting videos for Nas and Wu-Tang Clan very early in their careers and some of the crazy situations he's seen. 25:00 - Ralph has been going through the process of digitizing the decades of footage that he has from filming VMB. Here he talks about the importance of doing this so it can be displayed at universities and museums and the non-profit he founded to get help doing it. Ralph also talks about the work he's been doing with the Queens Public Library. 32:00 - DJ Clark Kent designed a Nike Air Force 1 honoring VMB and one pair wound up going for nearly $6400 at a Sotheby's Hip-Hop auction. Here Ralph talks about some of the other artifacts he's sitting on and what he plans to do with them. 38:00 - Ralph is credited as the man who coined the term "shoutout." Here he talks about the day he saw the term blow up. He also talks about the likelihood of him greenlighting a VMB documentary or book. 45:00 - Ralph closes us out telling us what his favorite Hip Hop video of all time is. podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/16415180

Ash Cash Talks Financial Education 10/01/2020

Ash Cash Talks Financial Education Financial empowerment and Hip-Hop are two things we love to talk about on Day 1 Radio, so it's only right that we have the one and only Ash Cash as our guest this week. Cash is the author of many books that focus on financial literacy, often using Hip-Hop culture as the vehicle. Here he talks about his journey from Harlem's St. Nicholas projects to working up the ranks of Chase bank to eventually becoming an entrepreneur and best-selling author and dropping gems along the way. 2:05 - Ash Cash gets into how he chose the path of financial education. He talks about his first jobs growing up in Harlem that included his first banking job at age 19 and eventually becoming a financial adviser. That experience led to him writing his first book "Mind Right, Money Right." 8:30 - Ash Cash talks about making $60K in his twenties and how that was actually a "disaster" for him. Here he talks about the challenge of managing money at a young age and the lessons he learned. He also talks about having to live with a double consciousness while working in corporate America and how that eventually led to him leaving it. 13:00 - Ash Cash gets into his next "disaster" leaving his plush job to work for himself and then having to get a job again. Here he talks about how even though he wrote his first book and was making TV appearances, he wasn't making the same amount of money despite having the same lifestyle and bills to pay. He also talks about the bounce back. 16:15 - Ash Cash shares his perspective on saving vs. investing and why he thinks "and" is better than "or." He also shares his perspective on paying off debts and the "debt-free lifestyle." 21:05 - Ash Cash shares some tools that everyone has access to learn financial literacy. He also talks about his line of books that use music and lyrics from Kanye West, Jay Z, and Nipsey Hussle to teach financial literacy. He also talks about why it makes sense now more than ever to share these books with so many people in Hip Hop growing up now. Ash Cash explains why he thinks real estate and writing books are the best ways to create passive income. 33:30 - Ash Cash talks about "The Ash Cash" show that he hosts on weekday mornings and he felt it was important to offer financial information in a way that actually excites people. 37:10 - Ash Cash talks about "banking Black" and why he actually champions credit unions more than banks. 40:00 - Ash Cash is currently on what he calls a "weight release" journey. Here he talks about how the COVID pandemic led to him living a healthier lifestyle. He also shares his Top 5 Jay Z albums. podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/16241207

E-40 talks latest Big KRIT collab, Family, Investments & More 09/24/2020

E-40 talks latest Big KRIT collab, Family, Investments & More This week's guest has been a long time coming. Our big homie Earl Stevens aka E-40 found some time to check in with us and talk about what he's been up to during the "plandemic" as he likes to call it, as well some the finest moments of his storied career. Listen as he shares some gems about what he's learned in music, marriage and money making. 1:30 - E-40 talks about his new song "Black Is Beautiful" with Big KRIT. He talks about their relationship and respect for each other and how the song and video was made, despite the current COVID-19 precautions and restrictions. 40 also speaks on applying wisdom to his music and his track record of dropping "conscious" music on his albums throughout his career. 8:00 – 40 has been with his wife for 30+ years, and married for 29, but his parents divorced when he was a child. He talks about how watching his grandparents stick together and raise a family and how that rubbed off on him. He also talks about raising his sons and getting grown with them as well as how the COVID-19 quarantines have made some families closer. 13:15 - 40 talks about the advantages of having a home studio and his youngest son as his engineer during the "plandemic" as he likes to call it. He also gets into why he takes his time to write songs and how his creative process works. 15:40 - Water has been around for "many moons" and he speaks on seeing Bay Area street legends like Lil D come home after doing long stints in prison and adjusting to society. 18:45 - 40 talks about all of the product development he's into right now ranging from food to tech. Here he shares some game about how he got into these fields. He also talks about his multiple adult beverage brands and the reason why he went the ownership instead of ambassador/partnership route. 32:55 - Branden proclaims 2006 as E-40's biggest year and we get him to talk about all of the hit songs he made and appeared on that year and how he's been able to stay aware and relevant though multiple eras of Hip Hop music. Also, he tell us that he and Lil Jon are about to be back in the lab. 36:30 - 40 talks about how far he goes back with Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock. He also talks about some of the up and coming rappers he's feeling. 40:30 - In case you haven't noticed, 40 is still rapping circles around most rappers. We ask him if he's ever made someone have to rewrite their verse, he laughs it off. He also talks about how his 2015 collaboration with Big Sean "I Don't F*ck With You" came to be. 47:15 - There have been rumblings of a E-40 slang book coming out for decades. It still hasn't happened. Here he gives an update about if it will ever happen. We also remind him that it's been 19 years since a The Click album and he says it's time for another. podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/16140422

Self Validation w/Renowned LA Founder John Dean 09/17/2020

Self Validation w/Renowned LA Founder John Dean This week's guest John Dean is the founder of Renowned LA, one of the hottest streetwear brands out right now. The young CEO shares his journey from Akron, OH to Los Angeles and from being voted class clown in high school to being featured in Forbes magazine. Listen in as he speaks to the importance of storytelling through fashion, learning the ins and outs of running a business and collaborating with hometown hero LeBron James. 1:20 - Dean talks about how he got into fashion growing up in Northeast Ohio. He cites Pharrell and "Pink Polo" Kanye as his inspirations growing up. He also talks about how he starting doing business directly with Chinese warehouses when he was still in middle school. 7:20 – The Renowned boss speaks on the moment that it clicked that he had a legitimate business and brand, thanks to Chris Brown’s stylist and a magazine cover. 14:00 - Dean talks about why he chooses to tell stories through his collections and why he focuses on Black culture while doing that. 16:10 – After years of politicking, Dean talks about finally doing a collaboration with LeBron James' store Unknown that benefits youth where he and 'Bron are from. 19:00 Dean breaks down the inspiration behind his last collection "Against All Odds." He also speaks on how he approaches using his designs to speak on social injustices and Black tragedies. 26:00 - Dean speaks on Black people supporting Black luxury and high-quality independent brands. He also gives advice to up-and-coming designers wanting to make a name for themselves. 30:00 - Dean reveals how he goes about picking what companies he wants to collaborate with, some of his future plans with Levi's and getting placed in a major department store. podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/16049690

Saving Our HBCU's w/ HBCU Change founder Xavier Peoples 09/03/2020

Saving Our HBCU's w/ HBCU Change founder Xavier Peoples This week's guest is wealth advisor Xavier Peoples. While his "9-to-5" is being Vice President of The Capital Group (one of the largest wealth management firms in the world), he is making waves as founder of HBCU Change, a new app designed to make giving to HBCU’s easier. In this talk he speaks on the importance of HBCU’s, his goal of generating $1 billion through the app and why Black people should be focused on self-sufficiency. 2:00 - Peoples talks about how much HBCU’s impact the Black ecosystem and economy. He also talks about what inspired him as a child to become an entrepreneur and work in the finance industry. 5:50 - Here he explains why he started HBCU Change after he found out that his current employer, the largest active money manager in the world that handles some of the biggest endowments in the world, had no HBCUs in their portfolio. He also talks about creating the app to make alumni giving easier. Peoples stresses the importance of giving to HBCUs and becoming self-sustainable during the pandemic. 10:30 - Peoples talks about the process of getting the schools on board. He also explains the rollout of the app and the schools that are currently enrolled on the app. 15:00 - Peoples breaks down how HBCU Change works. The consensus is that there's really no reason for anyone NOT to use it. 16:45 - Peoples says that HBCU Change's goal of generating $1 billion in five years is actually moderate compared to some of the endowments he's seen. 18:30 - Peoples specializes in wealth management and he gives tips on how to build it for yourself and become more financially responsible. He also talks about the importance of doing business with Black-owned banks. 24:00 - Peoples talks about the importance of self-sustainability and Black people supporting Black-owned companies instead of just giving money to other companies without thinking. He also speaks on corporations’ sudden donations after the George Floyd protests. podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/15871271

4-IZE & Senor Kaos are Ultra Beast 08/27/2020

4-IZE & Senor Kaos are Ultra Beast This week's guest (Senor Kaos and 4-IZE) are two of Hip-Hop's most respected "underground" artists, but their most recent project Rush the Court is something that all audiences should appreciate. Here they talk with us about the inspiration behind the basketball-themed project, how COVID-19 threw a wrench in their 2020 plans and the lane they want to create with their Ultra Beast group and creative agency. 2:20 - 4-IZE and Kaos talk about the beginning of their musical partnership and how they wanted to represent Atlanta's underground Hip-Hop scene but under a collective of creative "beasts." They have slightly different versions of how easy (or hard) it was for it to get started, but they figured it out and are now a group and creative agency. 9:00 - Their hoop-themed project Rush the Court was intended to be released during the NCAA's March Madness basketball tournament, but we all know what happened with that. Here the duo talks about how the pandemic and quarantine helped and messed up their plans at the same time. Hear 4-IZE's crazy analogy at around the 14:18 mark. 15:45 - Ultra Beast's latest project features beats from just three producers. Here the duo talks about the beat selection process and why it was important for them to craft a signature sound. They also speak on the thought put behind the artist featured on the project. 21:00 - The video for their single "PUSH" was shot during this summer's Atlanta protests and features footage from other uprisings, but they actually recording the song long before then. Here, they talk about why it was important to include the song on Rush the Court and capture the moment. 25:30 - 4-IZE and Kaos give their hot takes on the NBA Bubble Season (Ed note: this was recorded a day before multiple teams boycotted games in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin). They also share their "Top 5" favorite NBA players of all time. podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/15779702

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Wolf Mentality w/Grand Nationxl 08/13/2020

Wolf Mentality w/Grand Nationxl This week's guests are music collective Grand Nationxl. Comprised of MCs, singers, producers and creatives across the board, their new project "Twice on Sunday" is a mature affair that grapples with a range of topics and emotions just about everybody can relate to. Branden and Maurice chatted with Grand Nationxl members Kevin Allen, Mani Draper, Brookfield Duece, Kate Lamont and Sndtrak, to learn more about how it all came together. 2:59 Organizer Kevin Allen talks about bringing this project together and the inspiration behind it. He says it started with a mass text and then it turned into an ecosystem of mature, grownup rap. The group started the project at the end of 2019 and was done by the time the pandemic and quarantine hit. They talk about how it's actually worked in their favor. 11:04 - Grand Nationxl collective talk about how songs came together with no egos. They also speak on the choice to make music for adults and letting the beat and let the energy dictate what happens. 16:29 - Producer Sndrtrak talks about how he shifted his production to fit the direction of the project. They also talk about the level of honesty in the project where they talk about holding down jobs and living regular lives. 20:49 - Grand Nationxl crew talk about how "organic" the project came together, but there was also a lot of coaching and communication to make sure the verses and songs were as tight as possible. Mani also talks about wanting to get as many different kinds of artists possible involved in the project. 29:44 – The collective share how what they learned from the Bay Area's history of independent hip hop and how it influenced how they are promoting the project. They also speak on how they describe their releases as television episodes instead of albums. podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/15605123

Black Stories Matter feat. Jerry L. Barrow 07/30/2020

Black Stories Matter feat. Jerry L. Barrow You most likely know OG journalist and media personality Jerry L. Barrow from his work with Scratch Magazine, BET, Interactive One or WatchLoud but in 2020 he’s embarked on a new and more meaningful journey. Barrow’s newest venture, "Fathers Who Bother," is a podcast that has featured some hilarious and insightful interviews with Phonte, Royce Da 5’9” and more. 2:00 - We start off with a round of respect as Branden gives props to Jerry for helping him out early in his career and Maurice chimes in with some props for Branden and the circle keeps going. After that we get into Jerry's history as a journalist from Black Beat magazine to The Source and beyond. 7:00 - Jerry was a writer and editor at The Source during their best days and their most chaotic times. Here he talks about what it was like working at the iconic magazine while the co-owner Benzino was openly beefing with Eminem. 12:30 - Jerry talks about making the transition to being an editor at SCRATCH and growing it from a tech heavy producer magazine to a more mainstream palatable outlet. He also shares some stories about some of the memorable covers he put together including the time Dilla passed away right after Questlove promised to deliver him an interview with him. 22:30 - Here the discussion turns to why Hip-Hop websites and blogs are not more prominent when Hip Hop is the dominant culture, globally. Each of us offer perspectives as to why. 31:30 - Jerry now hosts his own podcast, "Fathers Who Bother," where he talks with fellow fathers about their experiences raising children as well as their relationships with their fathers. He also talks about how after years of putting it off, he was finally inspired to commit to it after being laid off from BET due to COVID-19. podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio /episode/index/show/dayoneradio/id/15414731

Kanye's Rally, NBA Return & Staying True 07/23/2020

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