Always on point super group Natural Elements consisting of Swigga da Don, Mr.Voodoo, and A.Butta stop by to visit C.Truth and Kev Lawrence at the Thermal Soundwaves Show. NE show and prove why they get so much praise for their craftmanship.
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) break it down with business strategist Lucien Beaubrun of Secure the Win (@SecureTheWin). Lucien speaks on why he started Learn the Industry and Secure the Win sites, why you can still profit in the music business with technology, working with Christina Milian when no one else believed in her, what he learned from mogul Clive Davis, the importance of a quick point of sale, 5 keys before starting a record label, his music experience with (Bad Boy records, Star Trek, J Records), his work for Tony Yayo, Jadakiss and more.
Check out Spike Lee in his own words uncensored speaking frankly on the recent gentrification of Brooklyn New York, hipsters, affordable housing, state of public schools, policing, reverse migration, history and more.
The Radio Boys (Kev Lawrence, C.Truth) continue to talk with the Thisis50 crew: Young Jack Thriller, Kevin Weekes, and Corentin. Young Jack gets candid about: his first ever comedy show, why he now rocks solo, bombing for 2 yrs straight, how writing changed everything, being roommates with Lil Duval, street kings of comedy tour and being the brand ambassador of Street King energy drink. Corentin spoke on: redesigning the blog, launching an iPhone app, touring in Africa with 50 Cent, and seeing poverty first hand. Kevin Weekes talked about: his plans for the company going forward, the success of Street King energy drink, Pepsi's involvement, and showing love to all the staff at the company. For those who don't know each purchase of the Street King energy drink provides a meal for someone in Africa
The Radio Boys (Kev Lawrence, C.Truth) got the behind the scenes scoop from the Thisis50 crew: Young Jack Thriller, Kevin Weekes, and Corentin. Young Jack told us about his move from Atlanta to NY, how he finally found G-Unit, his stand up comedy, and being a host on the site. Corentin spoke on his journey from Paris to the United States, maintaining the site, why thisis50 (@thisis50) was created, and the crazy happenings at their old office in Madison Square Garden. Kevin Weekes talked about growing up with 50 Cent, 50 coming to get him out of prison, running the many G-Unit operations, new artist with G-Unit and why he doesn't take advantage of girls who come to his casting calls for @thisis50.
For the 1st in the history of the Thermal Awards, C.Truth and Kev Lawrence of Thermal Soundwaves Radio give the audience a visual behind the scenes feel of how the awards are done. The awards are constructed on talent, skill, originality, quality, humor, the truth, thought provocation, and from time to time drunkenness or lack of sleep. For the most part, it is to recognize some people or artist who should be. Special thanks to: Crazy Al Cayne, Priest Forever, and Mr Metasen for lending their talents. For the full list of all the Thermal Awards given since day 1 click here: AWARDS
Cigar Boys takes us behind the scene of the cigar culture, what makes a good cigar, what the Hip Hop Cultural Center brought to business and community in Harlem, where the best cigars come from, the age issue in hip hop, the production of cigars in New Orleans, they also speak on their music project and more.
GD boss Harold "Noonie G" Ward talks about his beef with rapper Rick Ross, the origins of Gangster Disciples, government involvement in the movement, shady politics infiltrating the organization and more
The Radio Boys (Kev Lawrence, C.Truth) spoke with the elusive OG Michael Concepcion. Mike expressed himself with passion on: starting the Crips gang to combat the KKK, seeing gang life get out of hand, putting together the song "We're all in the same gang" to help cease violence in Nickerson Gardens & Jordan Downs, managing Teddy Riley, breaking the Chronic record on radio, his involvement on building Interscope, helping Bobby Brown & Ralph Tresvant get out of a sticky situation, how you really control a neighborhood, his connection to Kendrick Lamar as well as T.D.E, wanting Ving Rhames to play him in his life story, working with actor Michael Douglas on his label, helping Warren Beatty with the film Bulworth, respect for Treach of Naughty by Nature, his upcoming book "The stupid gangster," the effect his mom's passing had on him, helping keep the peace between 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule, regrets he's had in life, producing Kirk Franklin's "Stomp", upcoming TV/Film projects, building a school for kids and much more
Part 2 of Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) conversation with OG Michael Concepcion who spoke on: starting the Crips gang to combat the KKK, seeing gang life get out of hand, putting together the song "We're all in the same gang" to help cease violence in Nickerson Gardens & Jordan Downs, managing Teddy Riley, breaking the Chronic record on radio, his involvement on building Interscope, helping Bobby Brown & Ralph Tresvant get out of a sticky situation, how you really control a neighborhood, his connection to Kendrick Lamar as well as T.D.E, wanting Ving Rhames to play him in his life story, working with actor Michael Douglas on his label, helping Warren Beatty with the film Bulworth, respect for Treach of Naughty by Nature, his upcoming book "The stupid gangster," the effect his mom's passing had on him, helping keep the peace between 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule, regrets he's had in life, producing Kirk Franklin's "Stomp", upcoming TV/Film projects, building a school for kids and much more.
Skyzoo performs "The Cost of Sleep" from his A Dream Deferred album at the Music Room showcase for #A3C in Atlanta. Mela Machinko on the background vocals.
Jamie Hector (@JamieHector) and author Terrie Williams (@TerrieWilliams) discuss PTSD as it relates to his stirring role in the movie "Magic City." The movie also addresses the foster care system. Co-stars include Jennifer Lewis, Keith David. Erika Alexander, and Amiya Thomas.
#TeamEverythang members The Radio Boys (C.Truth & Kev Lawrence) and Napoleon Da Legend are back on another dope song for Thermal Soundwaves Radio. This time they picked the classic Mic Geronimo "It's Real" beat for NDL to spit his fire, intelligent bars to. For this video they put a little bit of a story to the visuals. As you can see in the video, there is a secret organization that's trying to stop Napoleon Da Legend from getting his music out because it's too powerful, positive and informative. They are afraid that through his music NDL will awaken the people and possibly cause a backlash, protest or revolution on the powers that be. The organization sent their top agents out to find Napoleon and anyone else who've been passing around his CD's but they're always one step behind. Will They catch Napoleon and stop him from spreading is eye opening music? Find out in "It's Real" Big shout outs to: Rob at Mullaly Skatepark that let us use the storage container, DJ ANG and AYO who were the (agents), Life (Park bench), Mr Metasen, Iba Diabate, J.Boogie Love for the photography and Cyril Mahe (the boss)!
"It's Real" by Napoleon Da Legend (@TeamNDL) is a track on the upcoming project: "Thermal Soundwaves presents: Timeless Beat Jackers" brought to you by the Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) which pays tribute to some of their favorite hip hop beats featuring artists who've appeared on the Thermal Soundwaves Show (@thermalsoundwav).
singer/actress Margot B performs "Symptoms of Love" from her Live at the Hazlett album at BAM Café Live. She really brought the house down. You can also catch Margot on the HBO series "Boardwalk Empire" as Daughter Maitland.
Janelle Monae proved that talent reigned supreme as she donated her time to perform for a cause at the Global Citizen (@GlblCtzn) Festival 2013 in Central Park, New York City.
phenomenal talent Margot B strikes a nerve with the audience at BAM Café Live with her "Going Home" rendition. In addition to performing music you can catch Margot on the HBO series "Boardwalk Empire" as Daughter Maitland.
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) continued to chat with Director, BMXer Crazy Al Cayne about the Sugar Cayne Bike Fest celebrating off road cycling, time trials at Cunningham Park, celebrities like Pharrell & Swizz Beats who pose with BMX bikes, directing raw hip hop videos, Spittin in Da Wip and more
The Radio Boys (Kev Lawrence, C.Truth) caught up with Director, BMXer Crazy Al Cayne (@crazyalcayne) who talked about his vast history, what a parody is, how he started doing rap parodies, what the BMX lifestyle is all about (who does it, how do you get into it, the connection to Hip Hop), what the different elements of his multimedia website consists of, why he focuses on african americans doing comics and more.
The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with NFL offensive lineman Willie Colon formerly with the Pittsburgh Steelers now a member of the New York Jets. Willie reminisced about his NFL draft day memories, talked about working with the Lupus Foundation, explained what he did to make it to the NFL, how he felt when Hofstra lost the football program, told us about creating his very own Windows Dreamers Foundation, gave his thoughts on Superbowl 47, expressed what he felt about all pro LB Ray Lewis, recalled trading football stories with WR Victor Cruz at the Pro Bowl, and much more.