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This week our hosts Maurice and BP shared their thoughts on the senseless murder of Nipsey Hussle. No conspiracy theories and no disrespect, just two black men talking bout the great things Nip did during his 33 years on this earth.  We are all saddened and angered at this time, but those who can, must heal and do our part to uplift and improve our communities. Thanks for listening. 

Before his work was exhibited in galleries around the world, Dr. Fahamu Pecou started off like most artistically inclined kids. he was drawing cartoons in his notebook. Now his visual art can be seen everywhere from major network TV shows to the Smithsonian. Kick back and listen to us run through his journey.   Be sure to go fahamupecouart.com to purchase his incredible work and to see stay up to date on his shows. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio

This week on Day 1 Radio we have two friends of the show joining us. First, the homie and fellow writer Rodney Charmichael of NPR joins us for a chat. We chop it up about his journey as a writer and what it has been like covering Hip-Hop for one of the most trusted news organizations in America. After that, our friend Mr. Daniel Dickey joins us to talk about his new single "Glad To Care For You" and what is has been like balancing his career as a brand strategist and now singer.   1:30 Intro: Rodney talks about his first days a journalist working in Waco, Texas covering religion. 4:45 - Rodney shares his story of how he got into music journalism full-time. 7:00 - Rodney speaks on making the jumps from working in Atlanta at Rolling Out and Creative Loafing to going to Washington, D.C. to write for NPR. 13:30 - The three of us talk about why Atlanta has had such a long run of dominance in rap music. 18:00 - Rodney talks about the pros and challenges of interviewing rappers for NPR and their audience. 21:30 - Ro

The hosts of Day 1 Radio recently conducted a panel at the Annex Bookstore in Atlanta to celebrate Black History Month. The guys were joined by Joy Young (Roc Nation), Trendsetter Sense, Occasional Superstar and Bem Joiner (Atlanta Influences Everything) for an informative and entertaining conversation.  As always, share with your network, rate and review! Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio

This week's guest Cavario H retired from the streets to create one of the most influential magazines in hip-hop, Don Diva. The publisher turned editor, author and activist sat with us to discuss his journey from magazines to the literature world and the powerful work he's doing in prison reform.  Listen, Rate, Review and when you're done hit up Cavario's site to cop one of his dope Mind Plug tees.  Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio

This week Day 1 Radio caught up with highly-skilled MC and songwriter Skyzoo to talk about his everything from his upcoming album with Pete Rock to dabbling in film. Find a second to sit back and enjoy this one.   4:30 Skyzoo talks his journey since 2009's "The Salvation." -Hip-Hop has changed a lot in 10 years, but Sky has remained relevant by being selective. He also explains his writing process.   11:00 "Fatherhood is the greatest thing in the world" -Skyzoo keeps it real about being a father and having his father in his life.   13:00 Moving to Atlanta -Skyzoo has been coming down south for a while, now he talks about why he made the permanent move.   15:30 Working with Pete Rock on "Retropolitan" collaboration album -Sky says he can't get into too many details, but still shares some good news about the project. He also reveals that he's a jazz snob.   25:30 Don't expect a big "The Salvation" 10th Anniversary celebration -Sky says he is working on a documentary, but don't expect a tour. He also talks about

This episode of Day 1 Radio is one of those unexpected surprises we always enjoy. In case you didn't know already, Branden is from Oakland and he ran into another Town legend, Dwayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné! at bar. He was invited to come to the show, and like a real one, he showed up! Check out this episode as Wiggins breaks down the many highs of his career and journey that includes putting on some of your favorite artists ranging from Beyonce to Kelani.    1:30 Moving to Atlanta - Wiggins talks about how much he enjoys working as a musician in Atlanta and how much it reminds him of coming up in Oakland.   2:45 Entrepreneurship - More than a producer, Wiggins has also dabbled in entrepreneurship owning a handful of business in the Bay.   4:00 Starting with music, pre-Tony! Toni! Tone!   7:40 The moment he realized Tony! Toni! Tone! was going to blow up   9:00 Making music with his son in the group Prostyle -Wiggins talks about the joy (and worry) of making music with his offspring   12:00 - Wiggins work

No guest this week as the guys chop it up about a few hot topics.    30: Super Bowl in Atlanta -Branden and Maurice talk about the Super Bowl coming to Atlanta. Are you a hypocrite for wanting to enjoy the festivities if you've been #TeamKap for the last two years?   11:30 Kamala Harris -Senator Kamala Harris announced that she is running for president, but there has been alot of receipt pulling. Are people judging her too early? Also, is it good for America to vote for "anybody but Trump" in 2020.   19:45 The Government Shutdown -Is about to be year-round "Robbin Season" if the shutdown isn't ended soon?   23:15 Are You Watching? The guys discuss Killer Mike's "Trigger Warning" and the FYRE Festival documentary on Netflix as well as the new Martin Luther King documentary on HBO.   33:00 Soulja Shenanigans -Is Soulja Boy a legend?   42:00 Oscars So Black -After years of being overlooked, Black folks are nominated all over the Oscars this year. Are any of them going to actually win though? Day 1 Radio podcas

Day 1 Radio is starting 2019 with a show that will stick to your mind for a while. We have Morehouse professor Dr. David Wall Rice on to talk about his journey from rap magazine writer to cool ass professor. Then we are joined by #MuteRKelly co-founder Oronike Odeleye to get more insight on the attention surrounding the "Surviving R. Kelly" docuseries. This is definitely one you want to set aside and bookmark to listen to now, later and again.   1:00 Transition from journalist to educator -Dr. Rice talks about his journey from writing for rap magazine to teaching at Morehouse   5:00 Where is Black music journalism (and journalism in general) at now? -Dr. Rice's sigh before answering should let you know how he feels. But hear him out. This is also the only time you will hear "sycophantically" and "on his nuts" in the same sentence, ever.   8:20 Dr. Rice talks about teaching at his alma mater -Dr. Rice has been teaching at Morehouse longer than he actually went to school there. How cool is that?   9:30 Writing

Cipha Sounds stopped by the show this week while he was in Atlanta to DJ at our friend Wally Sparks' party "The Groove." He was expecting to talk about current events but we chose to talk about his history, accomplishments and many, many, many jobs. Take a listen.   1:30 DJing for fun, not for money -Cyph talks about why he is in Atlanta DJing for Wally Sparks' "The Groove" and how he DJs only for fun now.   3:00 Going on the road with comedian Michael Che - Cyph is Che's road DJ and opening act. He talks about how black Che is, but how white his fans are.   4:00 Cyph talks about how today's comedians are catching more heat that rappers for making jokes.   6:40 What took Cyph so long to get into comedy? -Cyph was the DJ for Chappelle's Show. Dave told him he was funny a long time ago, but he didn't listen.   9:40 The difference between stand-up and impov comedy and where Cyph fits in. -Cyph admits that his idea for bringing Hip Hop to improv was a "scam" but it all worked out.   19:00 Cyph recalls "The Tunnel

Author, director, and OG podcaster Tariq Nasheed makes his 2nd appearance on Day 1 Radio this week. We touched on quite a few topics ranging from entertainment to politics.  1:30 - Mink Slide: Tariq talks about his upcoming Mink Slides show in Atlanta and why he chose to make an 80s inspired R&B funk album. 5:00 - Jacquees and disrespect: Tariq offers his thoughts on why and how younger artists like Jacquees (and Tory Lanez) let social media gas them up.   11:00 - "On code": Tariq explains what it means to be “on code” and why more Black people should buy into the concept. He also talks about the “trick” of inclusivity and “people of color.”   20:00 - Slave play: There is a new “slave play” on Broadway. Tariq talks about how crazy shows like this can even exist.   23:00 - Black media: Tariq is a handful of people leading a new charge of Black media. He talks about how strong this movement can be. 25:00 - Hidden Colors 5: Tariq reveals the status of the fifth and final installment of his highly-successful

Before Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse hits theaters on December, 14th, we had the opportunity to chop it up with the multi-talented Shameik Moore. The Atlanta native has been leveling up since first appearing on our TV screens on House of Payne. With critically acclaimed Dope and now Spiderman on his resume, Moore spoke with us about how the "law of attraction" works for him as well as his plans to release music in 2019.  Reese and BP also discuss Kevin Hart's Oscar issues and what the Grammy's got right and wrong with nominations this week.  Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio

Fresh off the Thanksgiving break Branden and Maurice catch up and talk about highs, lows and shenanigans that took place over the holiday.   Start: Thanksgiving and Black Friday catch-up. -How much damage did you do to your stomach and wallet? Branden also reveals the ingredients to a new drink called "The Pimp Shake."   7:00 - Tekashi 69 -We debate and actually try to figure out just what this dude is on. We also discuss his new album that just dropped as well as the impact his behavior can have on up and coming artists.   19:00 - Tory Lanez vs Joyner Lucas -A rap battle that isn't a rap beef? Word? We are here for it.   23:00 Black Thought -Everybody wanted a Black Thought solo album. Now we have two projects from him. What do you think?   32:00 The Wait What We Want -Piggybacking off that convo, we discuss what and why it takes so long for our favorite artists to give fans what they want.   36:00 Politics -Election season isn't over yet. There is more voting to do. Especially in Georgia where the runoff fo

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Day 1 Radio has a dope episode for you to feast on. This week's guest is H. Beecher Hicks III, CEO of the National Museum of African American Music. He is spearheading an effort to build the first and only museum dedicated to preserving the legacy and celebrating the accomplishments of the many music genres created, influenced and inspired by African Americans. Just in case you were wondering, construction is already underway and he's already raised 75% of the $50 million needed to get it done. Listen in as he gives you more details on what is soon to be a go-to destination.       2:00: Why Nashville? -Why is Nashville aka "Music City" a good fit for an African-American music museum?   4:30: Did the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History inspire this? -Kind of, but Hicks says this has been 20 years in the making.     6:00: Fundraising -Hicks talks about the massive financial support the museum has received. Funding has come from people in 35 states with donati

This week Day 1 Radio caught up with a man who has been documenting the culture for decades, Choke No Joke. Listen as he talks about his life growing up in the Bronx, working for Roc-A-Fella and his new documentary "The Hip Hop Nucleus."   1:00 How did Choke No Joke end up in Atlanta? -Working on "Real Housewives of Atlanta" how everything isn't what it seems.   5:30 First involvement in Hip Hop -Choke has participated in damn near every element there is.   10:30 Getting into modeling and acting -Choke speaks on being the male love interest and even the leading man in music videos.   14:00 Starting to flim behind the scenes -Choke talks about how he used his industry access to start capturing behind the scenes moments with your favorite rappers.   17:00 Making his first behind the scenes tapes -Speaking on how he went from watching for his personal pleasure to actually "editing" videos.   19:30 Filming the Tunnel -Choke is the man who filmed the footage of New York's famed "The Tunnel" night club that shaped

eSports is a name thats thrown around a lot these days, and for good reason. eSports is projected to make over $900 million by the end of 2018. The thing is, many of us have no idea what eSports is. So, we sat with eSports OG (yes that is possible) Sebastian "Chosen1" Burton to discuss the past, present and future of the game. Burton isn't just anybody though, he's one of the best fighting game competitors, eSports director of Project MQ and the president of Gold Standard Gaming. Even if you aren't into video games, you will get a lot out of this episode. As always, subscribe, rate and review.  Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio

The Stacy Abrams vs. Brian Kemp Georgia State Governor election has become national news for a variety of reasons. Neither Reese nor Branden are political experts, so the guys brought on lawyer, political analyst and activist Anoa Changa to discuss the midterm elections here in Georgia and key races in other states as well. This is probably one of the most informative episodes we’ve produced. Hopefully you get a lot out of it. 1:20 - How did you get into politics and activism? Anoa talks about her upbringing in New York and Chicago and being raised by a former Black Panther...and then living in West Virginia. 6:45 - Why is the Stacey Abrams vs. Brian Kemp so important and why is it getting national coverage? Anoa talks about how Georgia's demographics have changed in the last decade-plus and how this opens the door for Abrams' approach to non-voters. 11:30 - How is it possible for Kemp to remain Secretary of State and be in charge of the election, while he is running for Governor? Anoa talks about how there r

Maurice is OT this week, so we invited our guy Jah (Bossip, Sum'n to Say Podcast) to sit in and chop it up over the week's news. We broke down Lil Wayne's Carter V album, Ye's MAGA antics, Brett Kavanaugh hearings, Cosby sentencing and the upcoming NBA season.  Be sure to subscribe, rate and review.  Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio

Big Block a.k.a. The Eastside Chevy Rider, may not be a household name, but he’s been an integral part in the careers of many of your favorite artists from the south and beyond. This week, we sat down with him to discuss the past, present and future of his career as an executive and all-around stand-up guy. Big shout out to supporter, homie and hip-hop historian Nuface for hooking this one up! 1:37 Working with 2Pac in the early 90s and not realizing he was on his management team. 6:50 Working with Tony Draper and Suave House Records. 9:27 The under-recognized legacy of Greg Street. 11:39 The nucleus of his relationship with Jazzie Pha and how it birthed Shonuff Records. 14:30 Being Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith's blood cousin, but not wanting to ride coattails.  16:20 Linking with Puff Daddy and the story of Boyz N’ Da Hood. 21:00 Starting Bad Boy South/Block Ent. 23:30 Shaq almost signed Rick Ross. 27:10 Simplecontacts.com/day for $20 off your first order. 28:00 The rise of Bad Boy South. 31:00 Why there wasn’

This week, Reese and BP talk about all the news that you are most likely discussing in your group chats and barbershops, but with perspective only we can give. Kick back, listen and be sure to subscribe, rate and review. 1:00 - One Music Fest recap: Best sets. Are all artists good fits for festivals? 5:30 - Cardi B and Nicki Minaj: Feud turns into a public fight. Is there a winner? 12:50 - Mac Miller: Why are so many rappers self-medicating? 23:00 - Bobby Brown: Was it as good at the New Edition story? Did Bobby make himself look like a good guy?  31:32 Simplecontacts.com/day for $20 off of your first order. 33:00 Meek Mill and Drake: Hip Hop wins for this beef being squashed, but do we want new music yet? 36:00 Serena Williams: Is she right? 40:00 Dallas Shooting: An off-duty cop entered someone else home and killed them because they thought they were an intruder. Should we expect justice? Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public and CLNS