The Moment of Truth Podcast

CJ Flemings drops by the the Moment of Truth. The super talented artist from Montreal sits to have a thoughtful conversation with Bless about his experiences in the industry, latest project Mascara Tears, influences, and some deep talk on the Montreal scene. CJ Flemings | https://www.instagram.com/cjflemings Bless | http://instagram.com/officialbless Lemme | http://instagram.com/lemme_kno Listen and subscribe to the podcast | http://smarturl.it/c0oa1v Insta|FB|Twitter @theMOTpodcast

Rap Queb pioneer Sans Pression sits down with Bless to talk about the early days and evolution of hip hop in Quebec, challenges he’s faced in his career, his take on the current state of the industry, family, personal struggles, and what keeps him motivated to keep putting out new music. SP | https://www.instagram.com/sanspression_sp/ Bless | http://instagram.com/officialbless Listen and subscribe to the podcast | http://smarturl.it/c0oa1v Insta|FB|Twitter @theMOTpodcast

This week legendary rap group Onyx joins the M.O.T. Podcast. We caught up with Fredro and Sticky and talked about their beginnings with Def Jam, being discovered by Jam Master Jay & how they broke into acting. Better known as innovators in hardcore Hip Hop, working with Forest Whitaker first brought their raw energy to the big screen and led to them landing ground breaking rolls in films like "Sunset Park" and Spike Lee’s "Clockers". There consistency and grind knows no boundary. Currently...

Grammy Award winning producer Steve Pageot sits with Bless and Lemme on this episode of The Moment of Truth. A true Montreal story, Steve talks everything from moving away from Brooklyn as a young child, his initial exposure to music, his illustrious career and many credits, and finally drops some experiential knowledge about the industry. Steve Pageot | https://www.instagram.com/stevepageot/ Bless | http://instagram.com/officialbless Lemme | http://instagram.com/lemme_kno Listen and...

On this episode of The Moment of Truth Podcast Bless and Lemme Kno are joined by Famous. Formerly known as Kid Famous, Famous started in the game rapping in Toronto with some of the big names before getting exposed to the game in Asia. After a set in the orient Famous decided to stay for a year and transitioned during that time to a DJ and never came back. The internationally recognized DJ discusses his decision to stay in Asia and life halfway across the world.

As former President of Last Gang Records, V.P. of marketing at Donald K. Donald Entertainment Group, and founder of Club Roll Records, Lenny Levine has worked with artists like Metric, Death from Above 1979, Sum 41, Chromeo, Boys Noize, Crystal Castles, and Bless himself. Lenny shares his prospective on the business from working hands on Developing artists to what it takes to bring their vision to life.

Shash'U is a world renowned "Afrofuturist B-Boy, remix alchemist, legit funk phenomenon", who developed and exported the PWRFUNK (Power Funk) style straight out of our own Montreal. As one of the original artists for the venerable Joy Ride Records, he helped lay the foundation for their stable of worldwide artists like RYMZ, and of course their newly minted Juno award winner Loud. He joins Bless and Lemme Kno to discuss everything from his beginnings in Montreal, all the way to how he...

Juno nominated artist Lou Phelps discusses his early inspirations, working with Madlib on his new project and coming up in the game playing multiple positions. One of those positions, being road manager for his brother Kaytranada, led to some career altering experiences including playing Coachella and meeting Rick Rubin.

Jaun “Play” Salinas 1/2 of Grammy award winning production duo “Play-N-Skillz” known for such hits as Camillionaire’s “Riding Dirty”, Lil Wayne "Got Money” and most recently Daddy Yankee & Snow’s summer anthem “Concalma” joins the podcast to talk about his beginnings as a DJ in Dallas Texas, the rise of Latin music, and his philosophies on business. He also shares some rare insights on real back end numbers when it comes to producing platinum records for some of the biggest names in hip hop...

Production duo Banx & Ranx, best known for there fusion of World music, Pop & electric sound and their 2018 hit “Answer Phone”, join The Moment of Truth podacst to discuss there views on songwriting, the importance of good Managment, signing with Parlophone in the UK and collaborating with artists like Sean Paul, Dua Lipa, Gorillaz and Stefflon Don.

Raekwon, an undeniable pioneer in the rap game, stopped by after his show with the rest of Wu-Tang in Montreal to sit with Bless and Lemme Kno on The Moment of Truth Podcast. The Chef speaks on the foundations of Wu-Tang, his now iconic style, the old New York, and his hip hop peers.

On this episode of The Moment of Truth Podcast, Canadian reggae icon Snow sits with Bless and Lemme. Few people have a story like him; 27 years after his smash hit informer he returns to the game with over 1 billion views and a certified diamond single for his collaboration with Daddy Yankee, Con Calma.

Viekko Fuhrmann is not only a prolific artist manger he has also worked with everyone from Pavarotti, Ricky Martin and Nicky Jam to Romeo Santos and currently Daddy Yankee, just to name a few. He is also the founder of We are Live events, a full service concert promotions company and today sits with Bless and Lemme Know on the MOT Podcast.

Legend of the Montreal scene, Rickey D, joins Bless and Lemme on this episode of the Moment of Truth Podcast. Rickey D Events he has been bringing the biggest names in Hip Hop through Montreal for decades, and on this episode Rickey himself sits down to share some of the craziest stories, and his experiences gained through the game.

Known as one of the best, most recognizable, DJ/Producers in Montreal, Tommy Kruise stops by to talk with Bless and Lemme about the reasons behind his changed look, coming to Montreal as a skater and graffiti artist, his transition to music and the meteoric rise to a prominent Montreal DJ, his influences, the current state of music, his upcoming projects, and how to keep encouraged, and funded, as a struggling artist coming up.

Corey Shapiro, founder of Vintage Frames, joins Bless and Lemme Kno on this episode of the Moment of Truth Podcast. Cory talks how he found the lane of vintage eyewear, some of the crazy things he had to do to get product and make it in the game, his insanely famous customer base, and how he's setting up for the future.

Crazy Eddy, founder of 514 Group, was one of the originators of the Rave scene in Montreal and staple in the venues for years. This week hosts Bless and Lemme Kno get Eddy to talk about the hustle during his days of reign in Montreal, some of the craziest stories, and what's in store for the revival.

Phil Grisé of Empire Stores, Don B, Peopl, CINKO, Madame Bovary joins Bless and Lemme on this episode of the Moment of Truth. Phil discusses how he started off, what it realistically takes to make it, the relationship and support of local hip hop/skate culture, how that translated to branching out into so many other venues, and what's in store for the future.

Neil Forester, owner of The Substance Group, join Bless and Lemme to discuss his journey being at the top of the Canadian night life scene, and how he ended up focusing on philanthropic endeavors like Spectrum Works.

This episode the Flores brothers, JoJo and Toddy, join Bless and Lemme Kno. These DJs have been staples in the MTL scene for years, and helped create the scene we have today, but not only that they are entrepreneurs who left their fingerprints on all parts of the hip hop culture. The brothers start by discussing their careers coming up, performing together, and musical influences (0:40), then the conversation moves to fashion and the sneaker head movement (28:15), turntables and transition...