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The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with the versatile Nikki Duncan Smith (@nikkiduncansmith). Nikki talked about about doing children’s books, writing for Bloc heads comics, growing up down the street from Charlie Mack, going to church with Will Smith, Philly radio playing hip hop in the day, Pop Art’s Lawrence Goodman being responsible for: Juice Crew, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Salt n Papa; work on the Hip Hop museum board artist relations committee, valuing intellectual property, story behind Grandmaster Caz -Rappers delight, penning the MTV rock the vote ad scripts, getting recruited by Bill Duke, being best friends with Lauryn Hill, Sunday school ministry and more. For additional content go to:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) chopped it up with supergroup Abstract Mindstate (@abstractmindstate) from the Crib. Members Ice-Grē (@olskool_icegre) and Ep Da Hell Cat (@epdahellcat) talked about meeting up at Jackson State University, battling Jay Z at Breakout in Mobile Alabama, writing the "I refuse to quit" book, being from the crib, why the long hiatus, working at Loud Records on some of the most classic albums ever, getting multiple degrees, European tour with Slum Village, doing A&R at Good Music, working with Kanye West, being hands on with the Big Sean debut, legends from Chicago and more. For additional content go to:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with artist and educator Mellow Man Ace (@mellow_man_ace). Ace talked about his Afro Cuban heritage, doing the 1st all Spanish rap record, flights of liberty program, moving to the United States, the song that started it all "Mentirosa", why he wasn’t in Cypress Hill, where Castro went wrong, his arts & edutainment program, B Real being in his break dance crew, learning percussion, getting kicked out of his house, coming from a family of musicians, their early dress code, his brother Sen Dog of Cypress Hill and more. For additional content go to:⁠ ⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) are joined by artist and emcee producer REKS (@rekshiphop). REKS talked about the layout of the city Lawrence MA, reverse migration, family background, going to Italy to record, Lawrence Hip Hop heavyweights, releasing 33 EP projects, salute to elders, finding himself, importance of 33, being driven by ancestors, building a studio at home and more. For additional content go to:⁠ ⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with artist/actress TONISTEELZ (@tonisteelz). Toni a 5x Grammy nom, Award winning artist/actress and producer spoke about the old Brooklyn, meeting General Steele from Smif n Wesson, her Nike commercial, new film with comedian Donnell Rawlings, sneaking into her brothers' studio to make music, being a child prodigy dancer, history/culture of Garifuna people, St.Vincent connection, navigation before technology, working with young women in the community, music helping to regulate her feelings, her Rap-Sis entertainment program, work she would never do, products she would not promote and more. For additional content go to:⁠ ⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with artist, motivational speaker and journalist TRE DOT (@bosstredot). TRE talked about why he moved so much, restarting in DC, going to school with Fredo Star of Onyx, speaking in church at 8yrs old, writing at a young age, becoming a therapist, Dog house anti-bullying comic book, battling depression, root cause analysis, nutrition & fitness, child support, Accountability as men, making difficult conversations comfortable, not holding onto pain, having an outlet to channel emotions and more. For additional content go to:⁠ ⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with actor and performer Charles Massey (@cmass_enterprise). Charles talked about being raised in Harlem, father from West Philly, Sugar Hill history, movie Shaft being shot in his building, seeing legend Richard Roundtree at 7 years old, classic flick Claudine being filmed around the corner from him, his entry into entertainment, running an operations department, his 1st film, getting help from Giancarlo Esposito for a speaking role, upcoming joint with Ving Rhames, using an African accent in a film that may become a mini series, love of the Mets and more. For additional content go to:⁠ ⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with artist/actor Armeen Acy (@officialshaliek). Armeen talked about about moving to Atlanta for acting, putting music on pause, Co starring in the Botch movie, unlicensed doctors, cosmetic surgeries costing lives, prepping for "Botch" movie, messages in art, wanting his roles to speak to people/community, the TUBI platform and more. For additional content go to:⁠ ⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with photographer, videographer and photo-journalist Robert Mayer aka Photo Rob. Rob spoke on what got him into photography, the Rakim reveal, having the eye, why seated portraits are his favorite, therapeutic feeling of hip hop, connection with stars he's shot, his influences, jobs he won't do, privacy standards, using photos in news stories, the honor of photography, the community of hip hop and more. Rob has photographed Chrissy Teigen, Nas, Jay Z, Q Tip, Aisha Tyler, Dapper Dan, April Walker, Ralph McDaniels, Smif n Wessun, Sean Price, Redman, and Pete Rock to name a few. For additional content go to:⁠ ⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) are joined by artist/emcee DRES (@blacksheepdres) of the legacy hip hop group Black Sheep. Dres spoke on What a black sheep of the family really is, real life story behind Strobelite honey record, the long island ice teas, a lesson in publishing and intellectual property, How songs in commercials work, the building full of lawyers, Younger vs older generation, Documentary: choice if yours on Paramount Plus, CBS Hip Hop 50 performance, The Yo MTV raps experience, new music coming and more. For additional content go to:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) are joined by artist/musician Haviah Mighty (@haviahmighty) coming straight outta Toronto Canada. Haviah speaks on singing at 4yrs old, her musical family, wearing multiple hats from producer to writer to rapper, Toronto artists getting their due, what inspires her, fun outside of music, crying cystals, meaning of the name, the creative process, breaking ground for women and more. For additional content go to:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with Grammy Winning Producer, Recording Artist and DJ Eddie F (@djeddief). Eddie spoke on helping launch La Face records, setting up supergroup TLC to gain momentum, discovering R&B artist Donell Jones, becoming an A&R for La Reid, working with new talent, Heavy D, The Collins Brothers, seeing early hip hop at Brush Park, famous folks from Mount Vernon, his new album and more. For additional content go to:⁠ ⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) are joined by Hoops Legend and Dallas Mavericks assistant coach God Shammgod (@godshammgod12). Shammgod talked about NBA legend Tiny Archibald, his infamous move, showing Kobe Bryant how to dribble, the best McDonalds All Americans, young NBA stars recognizing him, RocNation conversations with Jay Z, staying humble, being thankful for his name, his Puma shoe release and more. For additional content go to:⁠ ⁠⁠www.thermalsoundwaves.com⁠ Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) welcome back master percussionist, arts educator, and GRAMMY ® Award-winning musician Chief Ayanda Clarke (@chiefayandaclarke). Chief Ayanda spoke about the Masterclass: "Drum Talk The Dialogue between music & spirit" with Will Calhoun of Living Color, the essence of Afro Latino, how he became chief officially, the purpose of the masterclass, Demystifying Africa, Collective understanding, origins of Afro beat, the importance of Living Color band, what the audience will gain from the Masterclass, helping launch True to our Native Land series with Thermal Soundwaves and more... For additional content go to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com Tweet: @thermalsoundwav Instagram: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) chopped it up with filmmaker Ray Landski (@landskixclusives) of the "U Gotta...Respect The Legends of Hip Hop Legacy" documentary (@ugottarespect). Ray talked about KayGee of Naughty by Nature helping the film get started, why the documentary is important to him, the influence of Video Music Box, the impact New Jersey has had on hip hop, infamous rap label Rap-a-lot signing Jersey group first, where you can see the doc, house music representing the Jersey culture, vision of where he sees the film going and more... For additional content go to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com Tweet: @thermalsoundwav IG: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) got into a spirited conversation with Founder and CEO April Silver (@aprilrsilver) of PR/Marketing business Akila Worksongs (@akilaworksongs). April talked about amplifying the voices of the community, non-transactional relationships, celebrating 30 years at Akila Worksongs, message to young journalist, why Akila Worksongs is important as a PR/Marketing agency, consuming good content, stories that are saving people's lives, life knowledge with KRS One at the Brooklyn Public Library event, upcoming documentary/books on the horizon, International African Arts Festival in Brooklyn, what's next at Akila Worksongs and more... For additional content go to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com Tweet: @thermalsoundwav IG: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) got into the gaming world with artist/specialist Hip Hop Gamer (@hiphopgamer). He talked about being a game journalist, going to E3 the superbowl of gaming, beating celebrities like: (Xzibit, Erick Sermon, Sticky Fingers, T Pain) at games, the best Grand Theft Auto, being the best at Tekken 7, beating a game developer at his own creation, his grandmother's influence, Michael Vick going crazy in Madden, more social responsibility in gaming, studying the business, improving the tech in games, discrimination in gaming and more... For additional content go to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com Tweet: @thermalsoundwav IG: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) took it to the courts with Linda Hicks (@Adliallc) commissioner of Black Top Streetball Association (@blacktopstreetball). Linda talked about history of street ball, duties of commissioner for BTSBA, playing in Rucker, possible Netflix documentary, growing up playing basketball, training athletes, making history in Newark, the next evolution of street ball, how to get involved with the league, community synergy, ownership in the league and more... For additional content go to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com Tweet: @thermalsoundwav IG: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked with entrepreneur and OWN producer SUNNI (@sunniminx). Sunni spoke on producing Love & Marriage Huntsville for Oprah Winfrey Network, how she became a producer, working on "In the Cut", "Family Time" sitcoms, learning from Bentley Kyle Evans (Martin), leaving Hollywood, going back home to St Louis, working on development shows in Atlanta, having a vision and never quitting, constant networking, importance of a plan, goal to be an executive producer, her real estate investment company, housing world in Albuquerque New Mexico, talking to young enthusiasts, vacationing on the beach and more... For additional content go to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com Tweet: @thermalsoundwav IG: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support

On this episode of Thermal Soundwaves C.Truth welcomes artist YaYa Bey (@yayabeybay). YaYa talked about baking biscuits, her teaching experience, internalizing misogyny, learning patience, vinyl records, staying ready, connecting more with herself, love of Kelis, baking with cannabis, digging classic artists like: (Donny Hathaway, Sarah Vaughan); curating art shows, what children have to teach, remembering your north star and more... For additional content go to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com Tweet: @thermalsoundwav IG: @thermalsoundwaves Facebook: @thermalsoundwaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thermalsoundwaves/support