The Leedz Edutainment Podcast

Talked with Clockwork Music Founder Dan Green about interning for Violator, Detonator Records,  Promoing for Empire Management, A+Ring at Koch, The controversial AZ 15-minute set at The Middle East, Managing artists, Booking domestic and international tours, and being hands on with the business.

Talked With Rapper/Producer Daddy-O about the early days of Stetsasonic, Kool Moe Dee's influence,  Producing for Alternative acts, Working for major labels, Discovering De La Soul, The Self Destruction Movement, CB4, and Being better then you used to be. 

Conversated with rapper/producer Latrell James about growing up in a musical family, The Brockton community, Making beats out of necessity, Debut album "Twelve", Quitting a day job to open for Kendrick Lamar, Sync and publishing deals , Working with Dreamville, The inspiration behind "Running In Place", and Defining yourself as an artist. 

Spoke with entrepreneur Todd Dahn about the Cannabis industry, Cultivating craft strains, Music Marketing, Getting community support, Developing artists, Understanding streaming analytics, Being a champion swimmer, and how everything cant be "Illmatic".

Talked with rapper Milez Grimez about his inspiring record collection, Growing up with artistic parents, Onyx & Sticky Fingaz,  Hitting the open mics in the Providence, Winning a RA The Rugged Man contest, Marrying emcee Alyssa Marie, Working With Benny The Butcher, and his new collaborative album "13k" with Bombdrop.  

Talked with comedian Sam Buck about growing up in Fitchburg with parents who loved Hip Hop,  Getting a TBI, Doing comedy in Boston, Starting "The Bucked Up Podcast", Interviewing Conway The Machine & Westside Gunn, Mom and Grandma going viral, Hosting rap shows, The underground scene, and Putting everything into his business. 

Spoke with rapper EXITFAME about growing up in Roxbury, Making bad choices, Losing his father to a drug overdose, Being incarcerated, Jadakiss top 5, Getting clean & sober, and Making the "EXITHELL" album.

Chopped it up with Producer/Engineer/DJ Nef about getting in trouble in NH, Surviving a near death car crash, Getting clean and sober, Moving to NY, Linking with Statik Selektah & Termanology, Learning studio skills by osmosis, Recording with DJ Premier, Making "The Gentleman's Board" album, and Embracing his vintage self.

Talked with emcee Just Juice about the early Juice & Della days, Twin brother Mojo, Expanding the sound, Being mentored by Logic, Making viral videos, Rapping to DMX, Touring with Tech N9ne, Being placed in a Super Bowl commercial, Taking a mental break, and Recovering from hip surgery. 

Spoke with rapper Problemattik about growing up in Everett, Mafia connections, Taking rap serious after a house party, Owning the entire Necro catalogue, Being a Juggalo, Merch game hustle, Punching a host in the face, Arguing with national acts, and the tragic inspiration behind the  "Tell Me Why" Single.

Talked with DJ/Turntablist Mista Sinista about being born into music, Being mentored by Dr Butcher, DMC competions, Working with the Beatnuts/Fat Joe/Common, Forming the X-Ecutioners, The Odd Couple, Beatminerz Radio with DJ Safire, and Making the "Reborn" album.

Talked with rapper Kaspa about growing up with terminally ill parents, Going into the trades, Golf & Skateboarding,  Canibus vs DMX, Jedi Minds Tricks influence, Making movie-esque music videos, The production behind "Beautiful Chaos", and Maintaining a signed vinyl collection.

Spoke with "Larger Than Life" Personality Sterling Golden about Growing up in Somerville MA, Being in a wrestling fan family, Becoming A DJ at the lowest point in his life, The Indie Sleeze era, Radio, Community, Following your passion, and Retirement. 

Talked with long time friend Sam Gerber about having family from the Soviet Union,  Sharing Kool Keith tales, Hosting Leedz Shows, Moving to Denver and Portland, Working for Lowkey Dispensary, Carrying Method Man's Tical strain, and Coming full circle. 

Spoke with drummer Sheel Davé about getting major label interest in High School with Irepress, Being dorm mates at Northeastern, Forming Eclectic Collective and Bad Rabbits, The Karma Loop and basement shows era, Making an unreleased album with Teddy Riley, Being endorsed by Zildjian and Pearl, and Getting back to the basics.

Talked with rapper/producer Honored Moocher about living in South Africa, Discovering Wu Tang Clan, Studying film in NYC, Going to Antartica, Having an awkward meeting with Canibus, Producing his dad's documentary, and Giving back to his community .

Talked with producer/beat maker Kev Brown about being a part of the music scene in the DMV, Getting discovered by DJ Jazzy Jeff, Forming the Low Budget Crew, His debut album "I Do What I Do", Making beats with crazy bass lines, Starting a Twitch channel, Adjusting his performance, and Surviving technical difficulties.

Talked with rapper Guilty Simpson about living in Detroit, Applying Competitive Sports to Hip Hop, Working With J.Dilla & Stones Throw, Forming Random Axe with Sean Price & Black Milk, "It Was Written" vs "Illmatic", New "Escalation" album with Uncommon Nasa, and Knowing your worth.

Talked with Female rapper Ju$t Jill about growing up in Central Square, Being Checkmark of Skitzofreniks younger sister, Co-organizing the Bridgeside Cypher, Becoming an Executive Director of The Cambridge Hip Hop Collective, Empowering Women through rapping, Making the album "Womanhood", and Overcoming adversity through music.