Sounds From The Underground: Hip Hop Lifestyle & Marketing Podcast from Insomniac Magazine

Sounds From The Underground: Hip Hop Lifestyle & Marketing Podcast from Insomniac Magazine


Latest Episodes

Innovations In Hip Hop: Trapped in the 80's Episode
April 04, 2020

Insomniac Magazine editors IZ-REAL and Kevin Keith examine innovations in Hip Hop through the decades in this new series as part of Sounds From The Underground. On this episode of the podcast, they delve into the 1980s and discuss some of the most ground.

Hip Hop, inspiration and self-empowerment with Detroit emcee Rocdwell
February 16, 2020

If you know Hip Hop, then you know that the most talented artists are not found on the top of the charts or going viral. That type of visibility is a seriously good look if you can get it, but many times it's nothing more than a fleeting spell of vapor f.

Discussing publicity with veteran music industry professional Jackie O. Asare
February 04, 2020

In this episode, IZ-REAL interviews Jackie O. Asare, a veteran music industry professional whose career began in the early 90s and continues to present day. She's worked with artists such as Lecrae, Mýa, Teddy Pendergrass, Freddie Jackson, 112, Cormega, .

Hip Hop Music Legend Kool Keith 2020 Interview
November 30, 2019

As we venture into 2020, it’s only fitting to do so with an artist who’s always projected the future of Hip Hop, the legendary Kool Keith interviewed by Israel "IZ-REAL" Vasquetelle.   I suggest that the true measure of success for an artist in any genre.

Legendary Rudy Ray Moore aka Dolemite Interview
November 06, 2019

Comedian, actor, and filmmaker, Rudy Ray Moore is a legend. This podcast is a 1996 interview that I had the pleasure of conducting with the legend himself. Despite his film persona, Moore was immensely conscientious and gracious. I've always cherished th.

How To Book An Indie Hip Hop Show and Tour: Mr. P Chill Interview
October 13, 2019

On this episode of Insomniac Magazine's "Sounds From The Underground" podcast, Hip Hop vet Mr. P Chill shares in-depth insight into booking shows and tours as an independent artist. The Sacramento, CA emcee and producer has been creating his own brand of.

Interview with Griselda Records / RocNation Management artist Benny The Butcher
October 06, 2019

The Griselda camp has built a significant brand for their movement and key members over the past few years. Regular visitors to InsomniacMagazine.com have been seeing the name dominating our top ten lists beginning at the start of 2015. Since those days,.

Inventor of gangster rap: Hip Hop legend Schoolly D interview
September 03, 2019

In this in-depth interview with Insomniac Magazine's Israel Vasquetelle, Schoolly D discusses his storied career, an upcoming album, and insight into a lifetime of uncompromised creativity that shows no sign of slowing down. There's no shortage of reason.

Challenge for Hip Hop artists to elevate their craft
July 15, 2019

On this episode of the podcast, we challenge Hip Hop artists to elevate their craft in a variety of ways, including drawing inspiration from some of the genre's pioneers.

Record Exec Chris Schwartz discusses working with some of the most iconic Hip Hop artists
June 30, 2019

Insomniac Magazine's Israel Vasquetelle interviews Ruffhouse Records co-founder, Chris Schwartz. The record exec shares stories from his time working some of Hip Hop’s most iconic artists. Schwartz played a significant role in the careers of Kriss Kross,.