Beyond The Album Cover: Recent Episodes
Jarrell Mason
Welcome to Beyond The Album Cover!!! I will be highlighting albums regardless of the genre and breaking down their importance from production to song structure etc. I will also be interviewing people within the entertainment industry to get their inside knowledge on the business. Get ready to dust off those 12 inches, 33's, and 45's and go beyond the album cover!
For this episode I interview Music Professor from York University (Toronto ON, Canada), Grammy Award winner and author of the book Soulsville USA: The History of Stax Records Rob Bowman. This conversation is for the music lover as we dive into Stax Records, Stax Soulsville USA documentary that was just released on HBO/Max, Canadian pop music, Black music history, music industry and everything else in between. You don't want to miss this!!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, Official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover
Another episode of Beyond The Album Cover and I bring back a friend of the podcast Free to talk about a random hodge podge of music topics and his new single Secrets (Da Powda Room Mix) which drops on June 7th. Enjoy just two guys chopping it up about music. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I sit down with Dr. Corey Miles as we talk about our upbringings in the 252, Southern hip hop, His book Vibe, NC culture and everything else in between. Don't miss this interview!!!! You can catch Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, The official YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview my good friend and former WUAG personality Section 8. We talk all things hip hop and life. A good conversation with lots of laughs. Catch the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, on YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing Bril Ndiaye. We talk his west coast origins, going to Clark Atlanta, Atlanta music scene, Atlanta Night Life, Art Behind The Tape, Hip Hop, and everything else in between. Don't want to miss this interview!!! Follow the podcast at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and any streaming platform!!!
On this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview fellow music fan Christian Jones. We talk about a wide range of topics in the world of music from favorite artists, underrated groups, current state of the industry and everything else in between. Don't miss this episode. Follow the podcast at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and wherever you stream podcasts!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing D Will. He is a fellow music fan and we just chop it up about R&B, Pop, Underrated Male/Female R&B and Pop groups, and all things music. You don't wanna miss this!!! Follow the podcast on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and wherever you stream podcasts!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have my bro LeTroy Gardner from the Stop, Look, and Listen podcast from Fourcast Media to talk shop about hip hop's 50th and all things music. Don't miss this interview!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, On Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover
For this episode I chop it up with my guy DJ Jay Rich. We talk about his upbringing in the Roanoke Valley (NC) area, love of music, deejaying, and everything else in between. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
I bring back on the podcast my good friend Da Professor from Da Professor's Lounge to discuss New Edition's Vegas Residency, Milli Vanilli documentary, 50th anniversary of hip hop, Usher headlining Super Bowl halftime show, and all things music. You don't want to miss this!!!!. Catch the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap in and tell a friend!!!!
Back at it once again it's another episode of Beyond The Album Cover and this time I bring back Free from Entouch to have a great conversation about music and his new single that will be dropping on 10/27. If you are a music nerd and love rabbit holes then this interview is for you!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In, Subscribe, and Follow!!!!!
Back once again on Beyond The Album Cover is my good friend and former co-worker DJ Ern. We talk about all things radio, hip hop at 50, and about how nightlife has changed since our time in Greensboro. You don't want to miss this interview!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In and tell a friend!!!!
Back once again on Beyond The Album Cover is my bro DJ B-Man. We talk about our experiences seeing The F.O.R.C.E. Tour, Hip Hop At 50 and all things in between. Don't miss this interview. Follow the podcast at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, wherever you stream podcasts and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Support my bro B-Man at www.patreon.com/justbmannodj!!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Jeff Johnson (Promotions Direct/On Air Personality for Midwest Communications). We talk about all things radio and music. So if you are a music and radio nerd then you don't want to miss this!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure to interview recording artist Sheila from Charlotte, NC. We discuss her 5 track EP Black Butterfly along with her beginnings in the music industry. Musical influences, John P Kee, Her creative process, and many things get talked about during this interview. You don't want to miss. Catch this interview wherever you stream podcasts, On Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and follow the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure to interview world renowned DJ DJ Mars. We talk about his love of deejaying, migration to Atlanta, the podcast and book The Art Behind The Tape, Mixtape culture, Atlanta culture, and Usher's Las Vegas residency. This is an episode you can't miss!!!! Follow the podcast on any streaming platform, YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In, Subscribe, and Follow!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I bring back my friend Letroy Gardner from Fourcast Media to talk shop about hip hop turning 50 and give our takes on the list Rolling Stone released of the top 50 Hip Hop groups (Top 10 list has not been revealed as of this airing). Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, on YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In, Subscribe, and Follow!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Starr Hayes (Founder of Jackson Doll Production). We talk about the origins of Jackson Doll Production, her love of The Jacksons, their influence, all things Detroit and everything else in between. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, My YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In, Subscribe, and Follow!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing Keith Gambill. Mr. Gambill by day is a school teacher but at one point in time he was a former commercial radio DJ and he is responsible for planting the groundwork in getting the Tina Turner Museum going in Brownsville,TN. We talk about his time in radio, love of Tina Turner, education, and reflect on her legacy. This is an interview you can't miss!!!! Catch this interview wherever you stream podcasts, On YouTube (Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover), and follow the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In, Subscribe, and Follow!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I bring back my good friend Desmond Johnson (Tobacco Road Sports Radio) as we talk about NBA Playoffs, post NFL draft, Hip-Hop going into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame for 2023 and various things in between. This is an episode you can't miss!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, On my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap In, Subscribe, and Follow!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview my good friend CJ Riddick and we talk shop on all things music, streaming, radio, podcasting, sports, etc. This is an interview you can't miss. You can follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap in, Subscribe, and Follow!!!!!
We have a very special episode of Beyond The Album with Phylicia Lockhart, Bryson Daniels, and Taneshia Burroughs. We talk about everything from home ownership, generational wealth, gentrification, the recent incident that took place in Rocky Mount, NC and so much more. It is our goal with this special episode to drop some jewels on you that will help you on life's journey. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, YouTube (Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover) and Facebook (Facebook.com/Beyond The Album Cover). Tap in, Subscribe, and Follow.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing former radio personality and current narrator/voice over artist Todd McLaren. We talk about his days in radio, how the industry has changed, how he made that pivot from radio to voiceovers and more. Don't miss this interview!!!!! You can follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, on my YouTube channel (Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover), and Facebook (Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover). Tap in, subscribe, and follow!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing independent artist Kofi out of Charlotte, NC. Kofi and I talk about his musical influences, changes in the music industry and more. You don't wanna miss this. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, YouTube (YouTube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover) and Facebook (Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover)
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I bring my friend and fellow 252 native Corey Alston as we talk shop about hip-hop and music in general. Don't miss this episode. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, on Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Tap in and subscribe!!!!!
For this episode I have the pleasure of sitting with Mr. TC Thompkins. Mr. Thompkins has worked at various record labels in the promotions department and is responsible for breaking records for artists ranging from Luther Vandross, Teena Marie, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Tavares, and he is responsible for breaking a little act by the name of Sade to U.S. audiences. We talk about his book When Radio Was King, his start in the business, Clarence Avant, Michael Jackson, Larkin Arnold, Gene Griffin and Teddy Riley, changes in the industry and more. You don't wanna miss this interview. You can follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, On YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover!!!! Tap in and follow the podcast!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Big Ace. We talk about his upbringing in Boston, Being a member of The Funkefects and competing in the Boston talent show circuit, the beginnings of New Edition and New Kids On The Block, His time in Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch, current projects and everything else in between. You can catch this interview wherever you stream podcasts, on YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and at BeyondTheAlbumCover.Wordpress.com. Follow the podcast at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
For the first episode of Beyond The Album Cover for 2023 my good friend Marquette Branch is back again to talk about investing 101, Hip-Hop and its financial impact across various mediums, sports, etc. This is an interview you can't miss!!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, On my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover
On this episode I bring back my good friend Mr. Soul Effect of R&B Soul Effect TV and we talk about Michael Jackson's Thriller since this year this landmark album in pop music history turns 40. This is an insightful interview that you cannot miss!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, on YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
For this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing R&B group 4PM (For Positive Music). We talk about their origins in Baltimore,MD along with getting signed to Next Plateau Records. We also discuss their cover of Sukiyaki, success in the Far East, time in the industry, their new single Some Of Time(Out now) and more. This interview you don't want to miss. Catch the interview wherever you stream podcasts, on YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, or BeyondTheAlbumCover.wordpress.com. Stay updated with the podcast at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
For this episode I bring back Craig Veltri to talk about various topics within music and we also throw some sports talk for good measure. Don't miss out!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, On YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had to pleasure to interview two gentlemen who are good friends of mine. Marc Gay (Formerly of the group Shai) and Kevin "KT" Thornton (Formerly of the group Color Me Badd). They both talk about their respective groups, group dynamics, behind the scenes of the music industry, new jack swing era, and everything else in between. This interview you don't want to miss!!! Disclaimer: There was some internet issues during the interview which at times caused the audio and video to drop, so apologies in advance. You can catch this interview wherever you stream podcasts, YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and at BeyondTheAlbumCover.wordpress.com. Follow the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with the podcast!!!!
We decided to do a very special episode of Beyond The Album Cover with my good friend Marquette Branch. We talk about our childhood growing up in the Roanoke Valley, his college journey at NC State, professional endeavors, and everything else in between. Don't miss this interview!!!! You can catch Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and BeyondTheAlbumCover.wordpress.com. Stay updated with the podcast at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover
This is a very special episode of Beyond The Album Cover. I chop it up with Mitch, Travis, and Joe from Candid At The Movies. We talk about their love of cinema, college days of Travis, Joe, and myself (We all went to The University Of North Carolina at Greensboro), new Black Panther trailer, change in viewing habits with digital, Black storytelling in film and television, all things movies and everything else in between. This is an interview that will sure have you laughing yourself silly. Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, on Youtube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com
This is a very special episode of Beyond The Album Cover. I interview my bro B-Man and we just talk about our top 5 music producers, their importance, underrated producers and his Patreon page(www.Patreon.com/justbmannodj) where you can get his fire edits. This is an interview for music nerds!!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, on YouTube(YouTube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover) and on Facebook (Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover).
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I am interviewing again my good friend Letroy Gardner from Fourcast Media. We just talk shop about music, sports, and everything else in between. Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, On my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing multi platinum producer, songwriter, and former Biv 10 recording artist Mark Pain. We talk about his upbringing, musical influences, time on Biv 10, and talking about the music industry as a whole. This interview you cannot miss. Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, on YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and Word Press at Wordpress.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interview Assistant Professor of Media Studies at University Of Texas Dr. Adrien Sebro. We talk about his journey in academia, experience at UCLA and intersectionality of Black culture at PWI's (Predominantly White Institutions), TV and music through the Black lens, College athletics and N.I.L. (Name, Image and Likeness) and more. This interview you don't want to miss. Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, On my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Maria Sherman. She's a music writer and culture critic based out of NY and author of the book Larger Than Life: A History Of Boy Bands from NKOTB To BTS. We talk about her career in writing and all things boy bands. So if you are a boy band lover then don't miss this interview!!!!! You can follow Beyond The Album Cover on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, On YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and wherever you stream podcasts!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Suga Steve. He is the founder of The Suga Network and the voice you hear weekly on Questlove Supreme. Also he is the host of EMOF on www.wow110.net among other things. We talk about his journey into the music industry, work at Electric Lady Studios, Interactions with various artists at the studio, Questlove and much more. This is an interview you can't miss. Follow the podcast on all streaming platforms, On YouTube at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and at beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Cale (Mr. Voice). We discuss his gospel roots in New Jersey, meeting Michael Bivins and getting signed to Biv 10, Going over to Arista and being around Clive Davis, music industry talk, faith and everything else in between. This is an interview you don't want to miss. Follow Beyond The Album Cover on all streaming platforms, on YouTube at YouTube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and at beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com. Tap in!!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have once again my brother from another mother and musician/fellow music head LAW as we discuss a wide range of topics in music. So just sit back, relax and enjoy!!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, On my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and BeyondTheAlbumCover.wordpress.com
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing Lillo Thomas. One of the most underrated male R&B singers and to me the hidden gem of the whole Hush Productions sound (Freddie Jackson, Kashif, Melba Moore, etc) We talk about his beginnings, love for art and track, climb in the music industry, evolution of R&B, emergence of new jack swing and its impact on seasoned artists, and his new single that will be coming out soon. This is an interview you can't miss!!!!! Follow the podcast wherever you stream podcasts, My YouTube channel(Youtube.com/j85), on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and BeyondTheAlbumCover.wordpress.com
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Source from the podcast Source & Co. We discuss life in the 804 (Richmond, VA), golden era hip hop, new jack swing, the 757 (Hampton Roads area of VA) and all that came out of there, changes in the music industry and so much more. This interview is for music lovers and you will not be disappointed. Follow the podcast on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, all streaming platforms, YouTube (Youtube.com/j85) and at BeyondTheAlbumCover.wordpress.com
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I sit down with my guy Mr. Soul Effect of R&B Soul Effect TV. We talk about his journey from Louisville,KY, new jack swing, hip hop soul, and everything else in between. This interview you do not want to miss. Catch this interview wherever you stream podcasts, On my Youtube channel at Youtube.com/j85, and join the group Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated to all things related to the podcast!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure to interview John Smith from the band Nu Shooz. We talk about the music scene in Portland,OR, Nu Shooz beginnings, deal with Atlantic Records, How I Can't Wait went from a regional hit to a massive smash, Portland Trailblazers, Grunge, and everything in between. You don't wanna miss this. Follow the podcast at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and catch it wherever you stream podcasts in addition to my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have a familiar face back to talk about sports and music. It's Desmond Johnson of Tobacco Road Sports Radio. We talk NFL, NBA, golden era hip hop and everything else in between. Be sure to check this episode out and also Tobacco Road Sports Radio content wherever you stream podcasts and locally on the radio in the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point). Beyond The Album Cover can be heard wherever you stream podcasts, seen on YouTube at Youtube.com/j85 and at the website BeyondTheAlbumCover.wordpress.com. Join the Facebook group Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with the podcast.
For the first episode of 2022 of the podcast I have my good friend bay area radio personality D.Minor. We discuss all things music and his career in radio. Be sure to follow the podcast wherever you stream and on Youtube at Youtube.com/j85. To stay updated with the podcast join the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I am interviewing Mike E. Mike was an original member of The Neptunes and later ended up getting signed to Teddy Riley's imprint Lil Man through Interscope. In this interview we talk about his beginnings, The Neptunes, Teddy Riley and Future Studios, Missy, Timbaland, The Clipse, athletes to come out of the 757 (Area code for Hampton Roads VA), walk with God, and so much more. This interview you definitely don't wanna miss!!! This episode of Beyond The Album Cover is the last for 2020 since we are breaking for the holidays and we will resume in January 2021 with more fire episodes!!! Follow the Facebook show page and Youtube channel of the same name (BeyondTheAlbumCover)
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing my good friend from my days at WUAG 103.1 FM Alicia Swiz. We will be discussing everything from golden era hip hop, feminism within hop-hop, The late bell hooks, pop music, and everything else in between. This is an interview you can't miss. This is the last Beyond The Album Cover for 2021 and we will see you with new episodes in 2022!!!!! Catch the podcast wherever you stream, On my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and at the website BeyondTheAlbumCover.Wordpress.com
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing R&B/Jazz Fusion arranger, musician, composer, conductor, synthesist, and A&R director for PIR (Philadelphia International Records) Dexter Wansel. We talk about his beginnings in the music industry, different people he worked with in his career, evolution of technology in the music industry, streaming, current project, and everything else in between. This is an interview you don't want to miss. Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, YouTube at Youtube.com/j85, Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com
This interview of Beyond The Album Cover is special to me because I had the chance to talk music and all things in between with Dr. Tracey Salisbury(Assistant Professor Of Ethnic Studies at Cal State University Bakersfield). We talk about her career in academia, West Coast Hip Hop, New Jack Swing/Hip Hop Soul, and everything else in between. I was enrolled in Dr. Salisbury's hip hop course during my freshman year at UNC-Greensboro(Full Disclosure). So you don't want to miss this interview!!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, On YouTube at Youtube.com/j85, Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and at beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the chance to chop it up with Hayden Hajdu. He was signed to Biv 10 and was the third person to appear in the East Coast Family video 1-4-All-4-1. We talk about everything from his upbringing in Akron, OH, Playing football in high school and getting signed by Michael Bivins to Biv 10, his music career with Michael Bivins and later Matthew Knowles, music industry, and everything else in between. You don't want to miss this interview!!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, YouTube at Youtube.com/j85, Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, and at beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the chance to chop it up with my good friend DJ N-Turn. We talk about life growing up in Southern VA (434), beginnings in DJ'ing, music, how we met at WYYT-FM (99.5 Jamz), HBCU's, and everything else in between. You don't want to miss this interview. Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, Youtube at Youtube.com/j85, Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and at beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing rising singer out of Wilmington,NC Landon. We talk about everything from his upbringing, musical influences, life in NC, how he hooked up with manager Shawn Bonner, ACC hoops, and everything else in between. This interview you can't miss!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, On YouTube at Youtube.com/j85, Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview Colby Colb(VP Of Programming for Urban One and host of the podcast Backstory With Colby Colb). We talk about his love of radio and how he got his start in Philly at Power 99, Philly hip hop, his podcast and the artists that he had the chance to meet or hear before they hit the big time. Don't miss this interview!!! BeyondTheAlbumCover can be found wherever you stream podcasts, YouTube at Youtube.com/j85, and follow the Facebook page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with the podcast!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Benita Bellamy Kelley. She is the founder of The Bellamy Group based out of Nashville, TN. We talk about her career in the music industry, Country music and intersectionality of different cultures, Urban Gospel, and CCM, and so much more!!!! This is an interview you can't miss!!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover at wherever you stream podcasts, YouTube at Youtube.com/j85 , and Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
Here is me chopping it up with my good friend Thee Twin as we talk about our childhood growing up together, careers in media and just reflecting on life. Enjoy!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing gospel artist Cynthia Jones. Her style of music is a mix of gospel with a hint of jazz and neo-soul. We discuss her upbringing in NC and humble beginnings performing anywhere she could, legacy of various gospel acts, songwriting and performing methods, her new single Ain't No Half Steppin' and more!!! This is an interview you can't miss!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, My YouTube channel(Youtube.com/j85), and at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
Another dope episode of Beyond The Album Cover is here with music legend and member of The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame DJ Yella from N.W.A. We talk about everything from World Class Wreckin Cru, Formation of N.W.A., Straight Outta Compton, The impact of The West Coast on hip hop and NWA as a whole and individuals, 1580 KDAY, Uncle Jam's Arm, Bone Thugs N Harmony, and most importantly his book Straight Outta Compton: My Untold Story. This is an interview for a fan of hip hop and music history in general that you do not want to miss!!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, My YouTube channel (Youtube.com/j85), and at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing R&B artist out of Indiana TraiShaun Johnson. We talk about his career, growing up in the Hoosier state, Babyface and other music acts from The Midwest, His alma mater Purdue University, Verzuz Battles, and everything else in between. This interview you can't miss!!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, My YouTube channel at YouTube.com/j85, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover!!!!
This is a very special episode of Beyond The Album Cover because myself and today's guest Deryle Daniels attended the same college (University Of North Carolina at Greensboro) . He is the host of the N.A.R.R.O.W. podcast (Narratives Over Wine and Whiskey) and is a jack of all trades. We talk about his upbringing in the bull city aka Durham NC, our time at UNC-G, issues affecting the African American Community, how college has changed since our tenure, the Versuz battles between The Lox/Diplomats and Fat Joe/Ja Rule, fatherhood and so much more. This is an interview you don't want to miss. Stay updated with Beyond The Album Cover at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbum Cover, My YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85, and beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing brothers Anson and Eric Dawkins better known as the gospel duo Dawkins & Dawkins. We talk about their upbringing, hooking up with Fred Hammond and Commissioned which lead to their 93 debut album, impact of different figures in the world of Gospel, Intersectionality between Urban Gospel and CCM (Contemporary Christian Music), their new project Come By Here, and so much more. This is an interview you can't miss. Follow Beyond The Album Cover on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85, Facebook(Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover) and on Word Press!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing a name that is well known in radio circles and that is Elroy Smith. He talks about his journey from Bermuda to Boston and how he got into radio, Stories of Maurice Starr, New Edition, New Kids On The Block, Perspective in radio from an on air and managerial perspective and so much more. This interview is one not to miss. Follow BeyondTheAlbumCover where you stream podcasts, on YouTube and the Facebook group Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure to interview Rick Party. If you know radio and voiceovers then Rick Party is the stuff legends are made of!! He sits down with me to discuss his career in radio, current state of radio in today's media landscape, radio personalities that influenced him, and everything else in between. This is an interview you don't want to miss!!!! Follow the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with all things related to the podcast. Tell a friend to tell a friend!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Rickey Vincent from UC-Berkley. He has written the books Funk: The Music, The People, The Rhythm Of The One and Party Music: The Story Of The Black Panthers Band and How Black Power Transformed Soul Music and he has contributed to other countless books specializing in music. We talk about his journey to Cal, Funk Music and it's origins, Bay Area hip hop, New Jack Swing, and everything else in between. So if you are a funk music lover or music scholar then this interview you don't wanna miss!!! Catch the podcast right here on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85 or wherever you stream podcast and at the website beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com. To stay updated with all things related to the podcast join the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
This is a rare interview for Beyond The Album Cover, Herbie Crichlow who was behind many hits for Ace Of Base, Backstreet Boys, Robyn, 5ive, and countless others sits down with me to talk about his career from the beginning, Cheiron Studios, 3T, Max Martin and Denniz Pop (RIP), UK R&B, Take That, his impressions on Backstreet Boys and *N'Sync before they broke big, Eurovision and it's importance to Europe, UK Pop and so much more. This is an exclusive that you don't want to miss! Catch this interview along with the rest of the collection at this YouTube channel, wherever you stream podcasts, or at the website beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com. To stay updated with podcast news join the Facebook group Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Go to https://open.spotify.com/album/3DxhXiZTABWnQy20v0eUD5?si=_JJLZuCVQgKTAzVQXH8HNQ&dl_branch=1 to check out Herbie's new album The Art Of Making Music For The People.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing Dennis Cox. He is co-host of the Culture State podcast with Chris Lea and also works for 99.9 FM The Fan (Sports Radio station in Raleigh-Durham NC). We talk about his journey to NC, radio, sports, and everything else in between. This was a fun interview because I get to talk a bit about my time in radio and we swapped fun stories of working in the business. It is an interview you don't wanna miss. Catch this interview wherever you stream podcasts, On my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/j85, or at the website beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com. To stay updated with the podcast join the Facebook group Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the chance to interview Tony Brown. He was studio manager at Future Studios in Virginia Beach, VA where Teddy Riley and the rest of the in house production team crafted hits from artists such as Blackstreet, Michael Jackson, Patti Labelle, New Kids On The Block, Bobby Brown, and the list goes on and on. We talk about his time in the military, growing up in Portsmouth, VA, how he got to Future Studios, Teddy Riley and his book Don't Leave: 8 Years Of Working With Teddy Riley, Blackstreet, and Future Recording Studio (Available on Amazon.com and it is in E-Book format). For all you new jack swing lovers, don't miss this interview. Follow Beyond The Album Cover either here on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/j85, wherever you stream podcasts, or at the website beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com. To stay updated with podcast news go to the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of chopping it up with Kevin "Kev" Cooper of Cooper Family Music based out of Charlotte, NC. We talk his upbringing in the church, musical influences, Cooper Family Music, and everything else in between. This is an interview for the music lover!!!! You can catch this interview on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/j85, wherever you stream podcasts and on the website beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com. To stay updated with podcast news, join the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover !!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing my good friend Jalen Hemphill who is an artist. We talk about music from the 80's/90's, how he got into music, musical influences, his new EP A New Love: The Love EP, and so much more. Don't miss this interview!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, On my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/j85, and at the website beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com. Join the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with the podcast.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure to interview Marc Gordon. We talk about everything from Levert, The O'Jays, Budweiser Superfest, process of songwriting and production, current projects and everything else in between. This interview is something you don't want to miss!!!! Catch Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, On my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85, and on the website beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com. Join the Facebook group Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with podcast news!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing Derek Fleming, who danced on Soul Train from the 80's to early 90's. If you are a true Soul Train fan then this interview is for you as he talks about how he got on the show, behind the scenes stuff that you may not have known, Don Cornelius' impact on the world because of Soul Train, and so much more. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview!!! You can catch Beyond The Album Cover in audio form wherever you stream podcasts, On my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/j85, or at beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com. Join the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with podcast updates!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing up and coming artist Arizona Lindsey. We talk about her upbringing in New York, musical influences, making of her album The Process, how she became an advocate for mental health and her working with friend of the podcast LAW. You don't want to miss this interview!!! Catch Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, On my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85, and at beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com !!!! Join the Facebook group Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with podcast news!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Tyina Steptoe Associate Professor Of History at University Of Arizona and host of the show Soul Stories on KXCI out of Tucson. In this interview we talk about everything from upbringing in Houston, journey in academia, all things music, Houston culture, and everything else in between. Don't miss this interview!!! You can catch Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, right here on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/j85 , or at beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com. Join the Facebook group Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover for all podcast updates!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Thee Twin. We talk about our upbringings in Roanoke Valley NC, careers in broadcasting, and a bevy of other topics. You don't want to miss this. Beyond The Album Cover is available in both audio/video wherever you stream your podcast, right here on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/j85, or on the website beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com.
Here is an exclusive mix from DJ SoulChild. He is remixing Slow Down by Bobby Valentino, check it out!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing my good friend from Switzerland DJ SoulChild. We talk about all things new jack swing, UK music scene, his start in DJ'ing and more. This is an interview you don't want to miss!!!! Catch this interview wherever you stream your podcast, On my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, or on the website beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com. For all of you audio listeners of the podcast we have an exclusive mix from DJ SoulChild so check it out!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing Rico Anderson. If you listened to anything from Another Bad Creation, Boyz II Men, BBD, MC Brains off of Biv 10 then "Super Producer" Rico had a hand on those albums in some way, shape, or form. We talk about his upbringing in DC, first encounter with Michael Bivins which lead to him producing for Biv 10, The East Coast Family, Boyz II Men and their beginnings, ABC, New Edition, Production methods, Teddy Riley and so much more!!! This interview you don't want to miss!!!! Catch this interview in either audio or video form. Audio is available wherever you stream your podcast and video is right here on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85. Join the Facebook group Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with all things related to Beyond The Album Cover!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Greg Mack from 1580 KDAY. We talk about how he landed at KDAY, programming strategies against other stations, West Coast hip hop, and a lot of talk about broadcasting and how it has changed since his start in the business. This is an interview you don't wanna miss!!!! You can follow Beyond The Album on the streaming platform of your choice, on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85 or on the website beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com . Join the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover for podcast updates.
For this very special episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing my good friend Dr. Christine Ross. We talk about a wide range of issues from minority representation in New Mexico, her upbringing in Kansas City, MO and Albuquerque, current racial climate in this country and a plethora of other topics. Don't miss this very special episode!!!!! You can catch the podcast wherever you stream your podcast, right here on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85, and at the website beyondthealbumcover.wordpress.com
This episode of Beyond The Album Cover is special because I had the pleasure of interviewing Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer, Grammy Lifetime Award Achievement Recipient and soon to be inducted this year into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame; Mr. Chris Jasper of The Isley Brothers and its spinoff group Isley-Jasper-Isley. This is music history 101 as we talk about the early days of The Isley Brothers when they were originally a trio, the addition of himself, Ernie and Marvin, the formation of the many Isley Brothers hits he wrote and produced, Isley-Jasper Isley, funk bands out of Dayton, Bootsy Collins, and so much more. So much history was shared in this interview you do not want to miss!!!! You can listen to Beyond The Album Cover in audio form wherever you stream your podcast or on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85. Join the Facebook group Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with the podcast!!!!
For this special episode of Beyond The Album Cover I chop it up with my friend Isaac Crumpton aka Ike The Retro Gamer. We talk about our love for video games among the current changes we have both seen in video games since growing up as kids in the 90's. So if you are a gamer then this is an interview you are for sure gonna love. Catch it in audio and video form wherever you stream your podcast or on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85. This is an interview that you can't miss!!!! Join the Facebook group for the podcast at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with all things related to the podcast!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the chance to interview UK R&B singer Ricardo Williams. We talk about all things UK from racism amongst Blacks and the current revelations revealed during Megan Markle and Prince Harry's interview with Oprah, UK Pop and why that UK has such a knack for making great pop records, UK R&B and the struggle it took to finally get it on mainstream audience's radar, the making of Come On Over and how he got the attention of Kollective Recordz and more. This is an interview that you can't miss!!! You can catch this interview in both audio/video either wherever you stream your podcast or on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/j85. Join the Facebook group Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with all things related to the podcast.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing R&B/Latin Group Via Mas out of Philly. We talk about their formation, Philly groups, Philly Soul, Latin music, and how their cover of Overjoyed by Stevie Wonder came to be. One of the members of Viva Mas is Shawn Rivera formerly of Az Yet (Catch my interview with him if you have not done so) so this is a treat for those of you that love 90's R&B, don't miss it!!! You can catch this interview in either audio/video form wherever you stream your podcast or right here my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85. Join the Facebook group Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with all things related to the podcast!!! FYI: The interview was conducted in a restaurant so keep that in mind when you hear the audio.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Tony Mason. He along with his brothers had a record deal with Elektra Records as the R&B group Mason in the mid 80's. We talk about his life growing up in Tulsa,OK, Black Wall Street, Gap Band, Leon Russell, the ins and outs of the music business, how he got to audition for The Voice, his ministry, and so much more. This is an interview you can't miss!!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover on the streaming platform of your choice or on the YouTube channel YouTube.com/j85. Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover is where you go to stay updated with all things related to the podcast!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing Walter "Mucho" Scott from Basic Black and 9-1-1. We talk about his upbringing in Columbus, GA, formation of Basic Black, Atlanta Music Scene, Teddy and Future Studios down in Virginia Beach, VA, and so much more. For all of you new jack swing lovers this is an interview you don't want to miss. Follow the podcast either in audio form wherever you stream your podcast or in video form right here on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85. Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover is where to go to stay updated with all things related to the podcast!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure to interview Rick Allen. He is known for his imagining work for various radio stations all over the world and has his own company called Rick Allen Creative Services where he crafts sounds for radio stations, television shows, video games, etc. We talk about his career in radio, how he came up with his famous top of the hour ID for WQHT (Hot 97), imaging, radio jingles, difference in sound in radio and everything else in between. This is an interview you can't miss if you are a radio geek! Follow the podcast wherever you stream your podcast and on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/j85. Join the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with the podcast.
I invite back my good friend Desmond Johnson from Tobacco Road Sports Radio to talk shop about FX's series Hip Hop Uncovered, 90's Hip Hop, Sports, and everything else in between. Catch this interview available in audio platform wherever you stream your podcast and in video form on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/j85. Follow the Facebook group Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with the podcast.
https://tobaccoroadsportsradio.com/ is where you can check out all of the sports content from the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point NC area) that Desmond and crew have to offer!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview Joe and TQ of Franchise Sports Media(Based out of Las Vegas, NV). We talk about how they linked up to form Franchise Sports Media, TQ's music career, and all things sports. This is an episode you don't want to miss!!!! Follow the podcast on all streaming platforms and on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85 !!! Join the Facebook group Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with all things related to the podcast!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Buddy Wike from the R&B group Intro and Jason Evans director of the upcoming documentary Intro: Music, Lyrics, and Life which premieres 6/4/21. We talk with Buddy and Jason a bit about what people can expect from the documentary upon release and Buddy speaks about the formation of Intro, the anticipation leading to the release of their 93 debut album, New Jack Swing, Hip Hop Soul, Prince Markie Dee (RIP), songwriting, and everything else in between. This is an interview you do not want to miss. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you stream or on YouTube at YouTube.com/j85. Follow the Facebook group for the podcast at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have the pleasure of interviewing my good friend DJ Ern. We talk about all things radio and his days deejaying nightclubs in and around Greensboro, NC. This is an interview you don't want to miss. You can find this interview in audio form wherever you stream your podcast and on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85. Go to Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with all things related to the podcast.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing host/creator/producer of the syndicated show Sunday Night Slow Jams R Dub! We talk about his humble beginnings in radio, Art Laboe, Radio's place in today's landscape with social media and podcasting, his love of travel, appearance on Shark Tank and more!!! Don't miss this interview!!! Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover is where you can go to stay updated to the podcast and find the video version of Beyond The Album Cover at Youtube.com/j85 !!!!
For the latest episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the chance to interview Danni Gee. We talk about her career in dance, life in Philly, singing background for Cher, Gloria Gaynor, Kathy Sledge, all things Philly and everything else in between. This is an interview you do not want to miss!!!! Join the Facebook group for the podcast at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and all interviews are also available in audio wherever you stream your podcast
For today's episode of Beyond The Album Cover I get a chance to interview one of my influences that inspired me to get into broadcasting, Shadoe Stevens. We discuss his career in radio , television and film, his daughter actress Amber Stevens West and her rise in acting, Federated commercials, American Top 40 and taking over for Casey Kasem and his current project Mental Radio(App is available on App Store). This is an interview you don't want to miss. Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover is where you go to follow all things related to the podcast!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I invite back Kevin Woodley to pick up where we left off in his first interview on the podcast. We talk about the art of DJ'ing, days working the music industry and everything else in between. Be sure to follow the Facebook group for the podcast at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and you can also find the podcast in audio form wherever you stream your podcast. Subscribe to the YouTube channel at YouTube.com/j85 to get the latest episodes of Beyond The Album Cover!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album over I had the chance to interview my good friend and fellow DJ from In The Beat Of The Night on WUAG 103.1 FM (Greensboro, NC)Prez. We talk about how is show In The Beat Of The Night was formed, how he ended up in Greensboro, NC hip hop scene, Atlanta and Virginia hip hop, other WUAG alumni, and everything else in between. This is an interview you can't miss. Catch Beyond The Album Cover in either audio/video format on the streaming platform of your choice or right here on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85. Follow the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with all news related to the podcast!!!!
Back with another episode of Beyond The Album Cover and it is with Melissa Haizlip, founder of Shoes In The Bed Production and director of the documentary Mr. SOUL! about her uncle Ellis Haizlip and the show SOUL! which ran on NET/PBS from 1968-1973. We talk about SOUL!, African American content creators in today's digital landscape, Spike Lee, Robert Townsend, How SOUL! had a hand in influencing Don Corneilus and his vison for Soul Train and everything else in between. Catch the audio portion of this podcast on wherever you stream your podcast and the Facebook group on Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Mr SOUL! makes its public television debut on PBS Independent Lens February 22nd, check your local PBS station for airtime.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the chance to interview Mr. Break It Down himself Mr. Kyle West. From his production work to Al B Sure, Jodeci, Tevin Campbell, etc; he along with Al B Sure forever changed the sound landscape of R&B music. In this rare interview we talk about the early days in Mount Vernon, Uptown Records, Andre Harrell (RIP), Teddy Riley, Success of In Effect Mode, Jodeci, Tevin Campbell, Kollective Recordz and all things new jack swing. This is an interview that you do not want to miss!!!!! Catch the podcast wherever you stream your podcast and video version of the podcast on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85. Be sure to follow the Facebook podcast page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover for all things related to the podcast!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I invite back my guy WGHP's Brandon Blakney to talk shop about the upcoming Super Bowl, NFL news, Current state of NBA, Triad(Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point NC) hoops, ACC hoops, and everything else in between. Be sure to listen to him along with the rest of the Tobacco Road Sports Radio slate at www.tobaccoroadsportsradio.com and subscribe to my YouTube channel (Youtube.com/j85)in addition to the Facebook podcast page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover for podcast updates. You can also stream Beyond The Album Cover wherever you get your podcast!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have back on once again my good friend and current WRAL (Raleigh-Durham NC) Sports anchor Chris Lea. We talk about his new podcast Culture State which highlights people, places, and things that make NC great along with various other topics ranging from NC's contribution to pro wrestling, current NBA players from NC, our first time seeing Steph Curry play at Davidson, NC hip hop, and everything else in between. This is an interview you don't want to miss!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover in audio/video format wherever you stream your podcast and on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/beyondthealbumcover. Subscribe to the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover to stay updated with all things related to the podcast.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin E Taylor. He details his journey from growing up in Washington DC, matriculating to Guilford College, career pre BET, his journey at BET, how he got called into the ministry and everything else in between. It is an interview that you do not want to miss. Follow the podcast on the streaming platform of your choice and on my Youtube channel(Youtube.com/j85). Visit the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover for all show updates!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing R&B group The Real Seduction. This is a special interview cause we have all six members joining in (You will find out the story about original members Darryl Jenkins and Tracy Brown in the interview and why it was only Stacy, Tracy, Dennis, and Lawrence on the release of It's Real). We talk about their beginnings, origins of bounce music, Cash Money and No Limit Records, Atlantic Records, Cutting teeth singing in commercials and everything else in between. This is an interview you don't want to miss. Be sure to follow the podcast on the streaming platform of your choice and on my Youtube channel at Youtube.com/j85. Follow the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover for show updates!!!! Here is the link on YouTube for the video to The Real Seduction single off the It's Real album Ain't Nothing Wrong. It's a rare find!!!! https://youtu.be/yE7kEbWrphw
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the chance to interview Nicky Siano. He was at the ground floor before disco exploded and has work with several artists as a remixer. He is also responsible for The Gallery which was a disco in SoHo,Manhattan. We talk about Disco, The Bee Gees, Hip Hop, Punk, How the industry caused the disco backlash and everything else in between. If you are a music nerd then you don't want to miss this!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover on the Facebook group at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and subscribe to the podcast either in audio form on the streaming platform of your choice or in video form at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover!!!!
Another dope interview with my musical brother from another mother LAW. If you listened to our first two interviews on the podcast then you know how deep we get with the music talk. Follow the show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and the audio version of the podcast on the streaming platform of your choice!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the privilege to interview Jeremy Jordan. In a a rare interview Jeremy discusses everything from his upbringing in Chicago, making it big in Hollywood, Beverly Hills 90210, Getting signed to Giant Records, making of the Try My Love album, and everything else in between. It was an open and honest interview, his songwriting partner Sam Ross joins us to talk about the collaborations they have been working on which you can only hear exclusively on the audio version of Beyond The Album Cover.
For this latest episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure to interview Juliette Hagerman. She was a dancer on Soul Train from the mid 80's til the early 90's. We talk about her roots in Chicago, getting on Soul Train(Watch her I Was A Soul Train Dancer piece on Soul Train's YouTube page to get a little bit of familiarity prior to this podcast), time on the show, Don Cornelius, hip hop, American Soul, and everything else in between. You can bet your last money that this interview is gonna be a stone gas honey!!!!(RIP Don Cornelius) You can catch this interview on all streaming platforms (Just search Beyond The Album Cover) and subscribe to YouTube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover along with the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover for more details!!!!
An exclusive that you can only get right here at Beyond The Album Cover. We have Jeremy Jordan singing songs that he has co-written with his songwriting partner Sam Ross. So after you listen to the enjoy check out a medley of some the material they have been working on!!!!
On this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing my good friends Mario Washington and LeTroy Gardner from GOB Network. They talk about their beginnings at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC and their days in college radio. How Good Old Boys Network began and we share our experiences in radio, changing landscape of radio in the age of podcasting, and everything else in between. It's a fun interview so be sure to follow the show on all streaming platforms and the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
For the first episode of Beyond The Album Cover for 2021 I had the pleasure of interviewing New Jersey rapper Nocturnal. We talk about his beginnings in hip hop, how his demo landed into the hands of PMD of EPMD, golden era hip-hop, and so much more. This is an interview you don't want to miss. Catch Beyond The Album Cover available on all streaming platforms and follow the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover for show updates and Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
Part 3 of my interview with Mike E.
In this segment he discusses the huge influence gospel music had on his sound and how it lead him to working with Teddy Riley. He also discusses how his latest project, will not be compartmentalized to a specific genre or sound, while still remaining organic and true to his faith. TAP IN!..
Part 2 of my interview with Michael Etheridge (Mike E) Mike discusses growing up around Virginia music legends Timbaland, Missy, Pharrell, Chad Hugo, No Malice and Pusha T. He details how all of these Virginia legends were great, even before they became famous!!! Video version of the interview is available on Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover!!!!! Subscribe to the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover for show updates!!!!
Mike discusses the start of the 757 (Virginia) music scene in Virginia Beach, his start with Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo in The Neptunes, and how they eventually met Teddy Riley. He also gives us a gem, on the origin of the Teddy Riley produced hit record Rump Shaker! Tap in... Go to Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover for more podcast info
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Rodney Benford from R&B group Troop. We talk about Troop's formation, choreography, making of their classic albums, New Edition, his nephew producer Hit Boy and his beginnings, Cali life, and everything else in between. Business partner Keith B joined in in spots to give his take on Troop and so much more. This is an interview you do not want to miss. Audio version of the podcast is available on all streaming platforms and video version is available on my Youtube channel at Youtube.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview Andrez Harriott member of the 90's UK R&B boy group Damage and founder for TLG (Organization working with at risk youth in the UK). We talk about UK R&B, Take That, formation of Damage, Their appearance on The Big Reunion, Spice Girls, his work with youth in the UK, differences in the US and UK music market and so much more. If you love 90's UK R&B/Pop then you are not wanting to miss this interview!!!! Follow the show page on Facebook.com/Beyond The Album Cover. Podcast is available on all streaming platforms and video content is available on my Youtube channel at Youtube.com/j85.
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing a person who played a part in my hometown when it comes to education. Mr. Caleb Dolan co-founder of KIPP GCP and I go back since he taught at my middle school. We discuss education in today's landscape due to COVID-19, his beginnings in education, what lead to him and Ms. Tammi Sutton to find GCP (Gaston College Preparatory which morphed into KIPP), how can the education system be fixed to prep students from rural areas for college, and more. It is a great interview you don't want to miss!!! Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcast and follow the Facebook show page Facebook.com/Beyond The Album Cover for show updates!!! Youtube.com/j85 is where you can find video content from Beyond The Album Cover!!!!
Our first interview was so good, I had to bring back my homie B-Man to Beyond The Album Cover so that we can chop it up more about music and everything else in between. Go listen to Pt. 1 for a refresher and catch this interview on all streaming platforms and the video version of this interview on my Youtube channel Youtube.com/j85!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview Granddaddy IU. He was signed to Cold Chillin in 1989 and dropped his debut album Smooth Assassin in 1990. We talk about golden era hip hop, Cold Chillin, Large Professor, Jay-Z, Nas, Big L and more. This interview is for the golden era hip hop heads!!! Beyond The Album Cover is available on all streaming platforms and video content is available on my Youtube channel at Youtube.com/j85. Follow the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover for all show updates!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the chance to interview my good friend Troy Hughes. He has been behind the scenes doing photography for some of your favorite artists from New Edition to BBD to Full Force to Troop and more. We discuss his entry into the business, music, and so much more. This is an interview you don't wanna miss!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover on all streaming platforms and Youtube.com/j85 for video content. Facebook.com/Beyond The Album Cover is where you go for show updates!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Dan Charnas. Mr. Charnas was a writer for The Source, talent scout for Profile and ran the rap department for American Recordings, author of the definitive book on hip hop in the music industry The Big Payback and former personality for Power 106 out in LA He also currently teaching at NYU Tisch School Of The Arts and is a thesis advisor at Columbia University's Graduate School Of Journalism. We discuss his history in the business, The Big Payback, Golden Era Hip-Hop, Regionalism in hip hop, Current state of the music industry and so much more. You can follow Beyond The Album Cover on all streaming platforms(Search for Beyond The Album Cover) and video versions of the podcast interviews are available on my Youtube channel Youtube.com/j85. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview!!! Get updated with show news at the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/Beyond The Album Cover
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the chance of interviewing B Down and 360 of rap group The Org. We discuss their formation, golden era hip hop, differences in today's hip hop versus golden era hip hop, New Jersey rappers, and so much more. This interview you want to check out. Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Follow Beyond The Album Cover on whatever streaming platform you use and video content for the podcast is available on Youtube.com/j85. Also get updated with news from the podcast on Facebook.com/Beyond The Album Cover.
For this interview of Beyond The Album Cover I had a chance to do a special interview with Constance Love and Derrick Henderson from the podcast Circle Of Truth. Both Constance and Derrick are based out of Shreveport, LA and we discuss issued in and around the area, difference in Northern Louisiana culture and that of in Southern Louisiana, a little politics, Cash Money and No Limit, and so much more. It is an enlightened and informed interview that you do not want to miss. Subscribe to Beyond The Album Cover on the streaming platform of your choice, follow the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/Beyond The Album Cover, and to Youtube.com/j85 for the latest video content in relation to the podcast. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the chance to interview Richard Wolf. He is a producer, songwriter, composer, remixer, producer, author, and just a jack of all trades. We talk about his career in the music industry, linking up with partner Brett "Epic" Mazur and their production work as Wolf and Epic, New Kids On The Block, New Edition, BBD, music and meditation, his book and podcast, and everything else in between. It is a music lover's dream so don't miss this interview. Follow Beyond The Album Cover on the streaming platform of your choice, get up to date video content on my Youtube channel Youtube.com/j85 and Facebook.com/Beyond The Album Cover for show updates. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure of interviewing Durik "Prince" Dajour. If you grew up watching BET in the late 80's/mid 90's then you saw him on Teen Summit and Rap City. This is an in depth interview in which he discusses his life pre BET, auditioning for Teen Summit, Rap City, Acts who appeared on Teen Summit before becoming stars, Ananda Lewis, BET turning 40, Donnie Simpson and so much more. This interview is one you don't want to miss. Subscribe to Beyond The Album Cover wherever you get your podcast and on Youtube.com/j85 for fresh video content. Follow the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/Beyond The Album Cover to stay updated with show news!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the chance to interview R&B artist Dee Roze. We discuss his beginnings in the music industry, all things North Carolina, musical influences, underrated albums, and more!!! A dope interview you don't wanna miss!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover on all streaming platforms and on Youtube.com/j85 for video content from Beyond The Album Cover. Also go to the Facebook show page at Facebook.com/Beyond The Album Cover to get updated with show info!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I am interviewing Jazz from the group Whistle. We discuss Whistle's formation, Select Records, regional music scenes, current projects, acts that were underrated and so much more. Relax and enjoy the interview. Be sure to follow Beyond The Album Cover on what streaming service you use to get your podcast and youtube.com/j85 for video versions of the podcast. Go to Facebook.com/Beyond The Album Cover for show updates!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I have with me a living legend in hip hop, DJ Cut Creator. This is hip hop history right here, we talk about the park jams and the pioneers of early hip hop, Def Jam, LL Cool J, Fresh Fest, Whodini, Run DMC, Beastie Boys, West Coast hip hop, and so much more. So much that I wanted to ask so a part 2 is in order. Sit back and enjoy this hip hop history lesson with a legend!!! Follow the show on whatever streaming platform you use to get your podcast and youtube.com/j85 for video content!!!!
For this interview on Beyond The Album Cover I had the pleasure to interview Steve Greenberg. He was head of A&R at Mercury Records and responsible for signing Hanson, Jonas Brothers, Joss Stone, and a slew of other acts. He also founded S-Curve Records which put out many acts including Baha Men that took the world by storm with Who Let The Dogs Out. He is a Grammy award winner and host of the podcast Speed Of Sound which dives into the history of music. We talk about his career in the music business, disco, new jack swing, first thoughts on Hanson, Jonas Bros, Betty Wright, and so much more. If you are a music lover then this interview you don't wanna miss!!! Subscribe to Beyond The Album Cover wherever you get your podcast on all streaming platforms and to Youtube.com/j85 for video content!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the chance to sit down with Free(1/2 of the group Entouch). We talk about Entouch's formation, recording of All Nite album, hip hop, new jack swing, his production work, songwriting and so much more. It's an interview you don't wanna miss!!!! Catch Beyond The Album Cover on all streaming platforms and video content is available on Youtube.com/j85!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover, I am interviewing "The Captain" Paul Porter. We talk about his book Blackout, career in radio in Boston and the Washington DC market, BET, changes in the broadcast industry courtesy of the Telecommunications Act Of 96, streaming, social media, and everything else in between. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview!!! Follow the show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover, subscribe to the podcast on the streaming platform of your choice, and follow Youtube.com/j85 for video content!!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the chance to interview my good friend, fellow UNCG Spartan, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jaren Doby. We talk about his upbringing in Greensboro, our time at UNCG, his journey into becoming a licensed clinical social worker, hip hop, the effects of lyrics on youth, COVID, and so much more. It's an exciting interview that you don't want to miss. Follow Beyond The Album Cover on whatever streaming platform you use to get your podcast and Facebook show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Video content is available on Youtube.com/j85
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kenny Whitehead(1/2 of The Whitehead Brothers). We talk about everything from Philly sports, growing up around Philly International and the music of Gamble & Huff, Being in a legendary family (Father is the late John Whitehead from the duo McFadden & Whitehead), Philly hip hop, Boyz II Men, Making of the Serious album, and more!!! You definitely don't wanna miss this interview!!!! Subscribe to the show's Facebook page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover and to Youtube.com/j85 for video content. Show is available on all streaming platforms (Just search Beyond The Album Cover)
Today's throwback interview from The Time Machine archives is with music video director Lionel C Martin. We talk about his time on Video Music Box, how he got into directing videos, and everything else in between. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the throwback interview!!! Follow the podcast on whatever platform you use to get your podcast and the Facebook page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Also follow Youtube.com/j85 for video content!!!!
Another throwback interview from The Time Machine archives and it is with Kel Mitchell. We discuss his audition for All That, Keenan and Kel, Nick Cannon's beginnings, Good Burger and much more!! So sit back,relax, and enjoy this throwback interview from The Time Machine archives right here on Beyond The Album Cover!!!
This episode is with Bernadette Cooper founder and member of the group Klymaxx. Klymaxx holds the distinction of being the first female group R&B or Pop to go platinum. We discuss her career pre Klymaxx, their formation, backstory on their biggest hits, working with Jam/Lewis in their beginning stages as producers, Joyce "Fenderella" Irby discovering a young Dallas Austin, Klymaxx: Diva and A Turntable and her new single Believe In Us which is getting major buzz in the UK. So much more in this interview so sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview!!! Podcast is available on all major streaming platforms (Subscribe) and video content is available on my YouTube Channel at Youtube.com/j85!!!!
Part 1 was so good that I had to ask my good friend Alec Shantzis to come back on the podcast to discuss all things music. Go listen to Part 1 for a refresher!!!!! Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcast(Search Beyond The Album Cover) and Youtube.com/j85 for video content!!!!!
Here is another throwback interview from The Time Machine archives. It's with Mic Murphy from The System. We talk about his beginnings, formation of The System, Beat Street, Don't Disturb This Groove and so much more. Enjoy the interview and be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcast and Youtube.com/j85 for audio/video content for Beyond The Album Cover!!!!
For this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I interview my good friend/former WUAG co hort/musician Craig Veltri. We discuss everything from his time at UNC-G, WUAG, pit stop in indy wrestling, WWE/WCW, Nashville, country music, and his new EP Vagabond. It's a great interview that you don't wanna miss!!! Follow the show page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover. Podcast is on all major streaming platforms and video content is available on Youtube.com/j85!!!!
On this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the change to interview Rahsaan Langley from the 90's R&B group Shomari. We talk about Shomari's beginnings, new jack swing, working with Teddy Riley, How Connecticut is overlooked in terms of musical talent, production techniques and so much more. An interview you don't wanna miss!!!
For this episode I chop it up with WXII(Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point ) anchor Brandon Blakney. We talk about his career, golden era hip and thoughts on NC music scene. A dope interview so sit back, relax, and enjoy!!!!
For this episode I had the chance to interview my good friend, former co-worker and mentor in radio CJ Riddick. This was a fun interview as we discuss his love of music, career in broadcasting, radio industry shifts, and share a few laughs from our days at WYTT-FM 99.5 Jamz (Roanoke Rapids,NC). Sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview!!!!!
Here is another throwback interview with a celebrated BET personality since the network turns 40 this year. It's Alvin Jones aka The Unseen VJ. We discuss his beginnings pre BET, getting hired by BET, and find out what Saturday morning favorite accidentally got uploaded on air a few times during Video Vibrations. Enjoy this throwback interview!!! Podcast is available on wherever you get your podcasts and video content is available on my YouTube channel at Youtube.com/j85. Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbumCover is the show page where you can stay up to date with show news!!!
Here is my throwback interview from The Time Machine archives with Kevin "KT" Thornton from Color Me Badd. We discuss their beginnings in OKC, I Wanna Sex You Up, The CMB album and everything else in between. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this throwback interview!!!
For this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Alyson Williams. We talk about her long career in the music industry from her days as a background/session singer, being signed to Def Jam, and she gives backstories about how she was at some of the biggest moments in rap's infancy and everything else in between. It's an eye opener so don't miss it!!! Follow the Facebook page at Facebook.com/BeyondTheAlbum Cover, Subscribe to the podcast on where you get your podcast (Beyond The Album Cover) and subscribe to my Youtube channel(Youtube.com/j85) for video content!!!! Enjoy the interview!!!!!
For this episode I had the chance to interview one of my radio influences while growing up in rural Northeastern NC and that is Thomas "The Thrill" Hill from K 97.5 (Raleigh-Durham NC). We talk to him about his career in radio, his market stops before K97, Time at K97, radio strategies, and how radio has changed in the age of streaming and everything else in between. It's a great interview that you don't want to miss!!! This interview was recorded via Zoom so there is a few seconds of no audio at the beginning of the clip but no other issues during the interview.
This throwback interview from The Time Machine archives is with Steve Clements. He was an executive producer on The All New Mickey Mouse Club from 1989-1991 and a writer for Welcome Back Koetter, Dinah, and Three's Company. We discuss his time on Mickey Mouse Club, television, and why Keri Russell wasn't almost a mouseketeer. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this throwback interview!!!
I had the chance to chop it up with my good friend Jaray aka JD The Barber. We went to school together and he joins me on Beyond The Album Cover to talk about all things hip hop. Sit back and enjoy this interview!!!!!
For this episode I had the chance to interview my good friend Marc Gay from the R&B group Shai. We talk about everything from Shai, Howard University, VP candidate Kamala Harris (Howard University alum), upbringing in Miami, Uncle Luke and Miami Bass, Slip N Side, DJ Khaled, Pitbull, Atlanta hip hop and everything else in between. We spoke briefly about Chadwick Boseman and this interview was recorded before his passing on 8/28/20. We at Beyond The Album Cover extend our deepest sympathy to his family and friends during this difficult time. Enjoy the interview with Marc Gay.
Another dope episode with a good friend of mine Mr. Black Cotton!!!! We talk about our upbringing in the 252 (Area code for Northeastern North Carolina), Black Cotton, athletes from Northeastern North Carolina, current events in our country in regards to race, and so much more. Go to www.blackcottton.us to show support and cop some product! Enjoy the interview!!!!!
For this episode I had the chance to interview from Brooklyn DJ Swanny River. We talk about his beginnings as a DJ, golden era hip hop, state of current hip hop, west coast hip hop, Miami bass, Atlanta scene and so much more!!! You definitely don't want to miss this, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this interview!!!!!!
This interview is very special for me, Josh Kimbrough was my former Program Director at WUAG 103.1FM where I got my start. We talk about our college days at the radio station, North Carolina artists, Indie music scene, Merge Records, Indie record stores, artists landscape in the state of social media, and everything else in between. This is an interview you don't want to miss!!!!!
In another throwback interview from The Time Machine I had the chance to interview one of my biggest influences to get into broadcasting and it is the one and only Donnie Simpson. We talk about his early days in radio, growing up in Detroit, getting pitched to host Video Soul at BET, BET's early years, state of radio and much more!! He was just announced as one of the new inductees into the Radio Hall Of Fame for the class of 2020 and can still be heard on the radio in DC!!!(Majic 102.3) So sit back, relax, and enjoy the throwback interview!!!
This is a very special episode here, I had the chance to interview Darryl Drumgold Sr. former member of Boston based R&B group The Untouchables. His group was the seed for another group that came out of Boston and changed the face of music forever, you know them as New Edition. We talk about how The Untouchables formed, gentrification, growing up in Boston during the busing era of the 70's, Boston talent show scene, Brooke Payne and his rehearsals, New Edition and New Kids On The Block rise, their impact on music and so much more. This is an interview you don't wanna miss!!!!
For this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing none other than Frankie J!!! We discuss his beginnings with The Kumbia Kings, solo career, Barrio Boyzz, Freestyle Music, difference in marketing for the English/Spanish Language markets, Songwriting, Songland, and much more. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this interview!!!!!!
For this episode I had the pleasure of interview former A&R executive at Columbia/Atlantic Records, On air personality for 107.5 WBLS, DJ and all around good guy Kevin Woodley. We discuss how he got into radio and got mentored by the late great Frankie Crocker, his entry into the music industry, and being at the forefront of the biggest acts on Columbia during the 80's/90's. From Surface, Full Force, NKOTB, Mariah Carey, Kriss Kross, etc he saw it all. We also discuss the changes within the music industry with technology and how labels have fared with this new age that we are living in. It is an insightful interview, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!!!!
For today's interview I had the chance to interview the man behind Power Moves Inc and former VP of Marketing and Promotion for Bad Boy Shawn Prez. In this in depth interview he talks about his climb up the ladder from intern to VP at Bad Boy, Formation of Power Moves, Changes within the music industry, Ruff Ryders, No Limit, Cash Money and regionalism of hip hop and so much more!!! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview!!!!
On this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing lead singer for 90's UK R&B/Pop group MN8 KG. This is a rarity because he rarely gives any interviews since the band took an indefinite hiatus after the release of their sophomore album Freaky back in 1996. This interview is no holds barred as we discuss the origins of MN8, their rise to fame, the climb in the journey as being the UK's first successful R&B group, Take That, E-17, Boyzone and the landscape of UK Pop, U.S. R&B influence on UK urban acts, racism, Black Lives Matter, their encounter with a pre fame Spice Girls and so much more. It was quite refreshing to hear his point of view on a lot of things and trust me... He holds nothing back!!!! So sit back, relax, and enjoy this rare interview with a member of a group that paved the way for every UK urban group that followed their path(Even bands like 5ive and countless others took MN8's formula and made it into pop success).
Today is the 39th anniversary of MTV and for today's throwback interview from The Time Machine archives it is with original MTV VJ Nina Blackwood. She talks about career pre and post MTV. She can be heard on 80's On 8 on Sirius XM along the rest of the surviving original MTV VJ's (RIP J.J. Jackson). Enjoy this throwback interview and say loudly at the top of your lungs I Want My MTV!!!!
Here is a repost of me on Reviews and Dunn with my good friend Derrick Dunn. We discuss Al B Sure's 1992 Sexy Versus album and dissect every track! Enjoy this awesome collab!
I had the chance of interviewing on this episode my good friend/mentor/former co-worker DJ 3 Two One. We talk about his start in DJ'ing, getting on at 99.5 Jamz in North Carolina, and how he became his own boss. This interview is full of laughs and sage advice so all creatives take note. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview!!!
For this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my influences to get into broadcasting. Cy Young is a radio legend in Central North Carolina radio starting in 1988 at WQOK K 97.5 and then transitioned to WFXC/WFXK Foxy 107/104. We talk about his start in radio in Tennessee and the pit stops he made before hitting North Carolina. We also swap radio stories and peel back some layers of the business. Enjoy and listen!
Known for her covers of Don't Make Me Over, Walk On By, and The Love I Lost, Sybil is so much more! In this interview she discusses her career, success abroad, how she felt about her voice getting sampled, Next Plateau Records, Education and everything else in between! You don't wanna miss this! Enjoy!
Part 1 was so good that I had to do a Part 2 with my guy LAW*. Go back and listen to Part 1 for a refresher and enjoy the interview!
Another interview from The Time Machine archives! This is with Monica and Tara, 2/3 of R&B girl group The Gyrlz. They talk about The Gyrlz's formation, seeing Al B Sure and Kyle West recording In Effect Mode, working on their album, Monica and Terri and everything else in between! Relax and enjoy!!!
Another interview from The Time Machine archives!!! It is with "The General " Maurice Starr! This is rare because after NKOTB he rarely gave interviews. We discuss New Edition, the fallout, Everything NKOTB, 5 Young Men (Gospel group he put together), his boy band that he was working on at the time The Heartbeat Boys and everything else in between. Enjoy the interview!
Here is a throwback interview from The Time Machine archives with Danny Wood from New Kids On The Block. This interview was conducted a year before they reunited on Today. Danny was very candid about everything in this interview so sit back and enjoy!
On this episode I had the chance to interview Courtney Anderson co-host of the Immaletyoufinish podcast with Amy Linden. We discuss his time in the music industry, how the industry had to change the way it does business due to the rise of the internet and everything else in between. Enjoy the interview and you can catch the episode I did with Amy Linden on here!
For this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing musician and music teacher Alec Shantzis. We discuss his love for music, various artists that he got the chance to play with, musical influences, how streaming has change profits for artists/songwriters and everything else in between. So just sit back, relax, and enjoy!
On this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing my good friend B-Man. We talk about his start as a DJ, our first meeting in Greensboro, NC, his Withoutnodj podcast and everything else in between. So relax and enjoy the interview with Just B-Man No DJ!
On this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Songwriter/Producer Emile Ghantous. We talk about his humble beginnings growing up in Peoria, IL, his start in production and his work ranging with artist from Charlie Wilson, JLS, Now United, Bobby Valentino and the list goes on and on. Plus you get the backstory on I'm Blessed which is one of Charlie Wilson's many hit records over his career. So sit back relax and enjoy the interview!
Here is a throwback interview from The Time Machine with Timmy Gatling. In this interview he discusses why he left Guy, his solo career and everything that was going on during the time of this interview. This interview was conducted years before the passing of Guy's former manager Gene Griffin. Enjoy the interview.
Today I interview Dr. Mark Naison professor at Fordham University. We discuss the current civil unrest in our country, Dave Chappelle's 8:46, 90's Hip-Hop, Disco, and so much more. Sit back and get ready to learn! Class is in session with The Notorious Ph.D
Here is a throwback interview to my days on WUAG 103.1 FM. This is with Tony Cornelius: Son of Don Cornelius and Executive Producer of BET's hit series American Soul. We discuss all things Soul Train and its influence on culture. On a side note, this interview was conducted years before Don's passing.
On this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Tony "T-Rob" Robinson from the R&B group Cold Premiere. You get to hear how they formed growing up in Cincinnati, OH, influence of the funk bands out of Dayton, Syd Nathan and King Records, How they got in Class Act and why no album after the big buzz from that feature. Also he discusses their appearance on Big Break hosted by Natalie Cole and so much more. Just relax and enjoy the interview!
I had the pleasure of interviewing producer, arranger, and musician Herb Middleton. We talk about his beginnings in production, getting discovered by Teddy Riley and working with Bobby Brown, SWV, production techniques, and how has technology impacted the music industry and so much more! Relax and enjoy the show!
On this very special episode. I had a one on one with my good friend and former co-worker Elijah Carbajal. He is a teacher for Aztec Municipal Schools in Aztec,NM. The recent events in our country inspired us to have a raw, uncut and unfiltered conversation on race, class, privilege, resources on self education of systemic racism and the big question of how do we move forward as a nation. So for this episode only the show will be referred to as Beyond The Cover. Listen with a clear heart and mind.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Ivory Tabb. She is a jack of all trades. Talent Buyer, expert on fitness and wellness and was a contestant on The VH-1 series I Wanna Work For Diddy (Season 1) back in 2009. We talk about everything from her days as an athlete at LSU, Diddy, Kobe, MJ and The Last Dance, food desserts and so much more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
On today's episode I had the chance to interview music/culture critic and co host of the podcast Immaletyoufinish Amy Linden. We discuss all things music and love of 90-Day Fiancee. So just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
Today's episode of Beyond The Album Cover is special for me cause I was able to interview my good friend and college roommate WRAL sports anchor Chris Lea. We reminisce about our days as college students at UNC-Greensboro working at WUAG, his internship at 102 JAMZ, Stint at WXII as a traffic reporter and fill in sports anchor, his time as a wrestler along with everything in between. Enjoy this interview as it was a very special one for yours truly.
For this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Desmond Johnson of Sports Carolina Monthly and host of sports show The Rundown. We talk about the merging of sports and hip-hop, MJ and The Last Dance, Golden era hip hop and everything else in between. It was a fun one so sit back, relax, and enjoy!
I had the pleasure of doing a special episode of the show with my good friend Jeremy White. We discuss best education practice for kids during distance learning, my former life as a teacher, growing up as the son of Hall Of Fame NFL player Reggie White, playing pick up ball against a teenage Steph Curry and everything else in between. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
On today's episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Ra Shawn Da Professor of the radio show Da Professor's Lounge. We go down various musical rabbit holes from New Edition, to NKOTB, music out of the UK and everything else in between. If you are a music nerd, then this interview is for you!
Today is a special day at Beyond The Album Cover. I have the pleasure of interviewing Shawn Rivera of the 90's R&B group Az Yet. In this in depth interview he talks about their formation, signing to LaFace, Boyz II Men, Philly Soul and everything else in between. Sit back relax and enjoy.
Today's episode we have an interview with all around musician LAW aka Lawrence Worrell. We dive into everything from his family musical history, New Edition, NKOTB, Skyy, Leon Slyvers III and everything else in between. A dope interview for music lovers. Sit back and enjoy.
We look at The Doobie Brothers 1976 album Taking It To The Streets. It was the first album with Michael McDonald installed as lead singer and ushered the overall sound of the band into more of an R&B direction.
The first BTAC episode of 2020 goes into The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill which is the classic solo debut from Fugees member Lauryn Hill.
Today we talk about the music history in Memphis,TN and Mary J Blige's remix album for What's The 411?
Today's album we are looking at is Prince Markie Dee and The Soul Convention album Free.
We discuss 90's R&B group Intro' s 1993 self titled debut album and why that album was so underrrated.
On this episode of Beyond The Album Cover we will take a look at Guy's 1988 self titled debut album.
From time to time there will be a hidden gem episode of Beyond The Album Cover where we highlight underrated albums and the first hidden gem is the 1995 album by The Barrio Boyzz "How We Roll"
We do a short dive into why Keith Sweat's 1987 debut album Make It Last Forever is such a landmark album in R&B music.