Locksmith stopped by the KSJS studios back in June. We discussed his brand new solo project, his work with EA-Ski and Frontline, plus we touched on past battles, the state of rap, and Grindtime. He also blessed us with new music and some freestyles. Download the three part interview below…

Luicidal Presents – Locksmith Interview On 90.5FM KSJS Part 1 (CLICK ME)

Luicidal Presents – Locksmith Interview On 90.5FM KSJS Part 2 (CLICK ME)

Luicidal Presents – Locksmith Interview On 90.5FM KSJS Part 3 (CLICK ME)

Additionally we had a chance to speak to Locksmith’s label mate Frank Nitti as well. You can check his interview below…

Luicidal Presents – Frank Nitii Interview On 90.5FM KSJS (CLICK ME)

Lastly we closed with Freestyle Fridays 8 featuring… Frank Nitti, Locksmith, Sway-D, and Megabusive. You can download the audio below…

Luicidal Presents – Freestyle Fridays 8 (feat. Frank Nitti, Locksmith, Sway-D, and Megabusive) (CLICK ME)

After a long couple weeks of being offline and without a phone, I am back with a vengeance. My show has continued to grow into the monster that is Illphonics and the past couple weeks I have had some extremely talented guests stop by.

First off was Amon Iller, an artist out of Hayward with a giant Bay Area buzz. We discussed his label, his work with artists, the city of Hayward, and his debut album. He came through the label CEO of Nu Truth Ent. Darklight as well. They also blessed the mic with a freestyle as well. You can check out both below…

Luicidal Presents – Amon Iller Interview On 90.5FM KSJS (CLICK ME)

Luicidal Presents – Amon Iller Freestyle On 90.5FM KSJS (CLICK ME)

Next, we had the multi-talented group Soapbox Meldoics stop by the studio. This group consists of Dirty Nate, Anya, Darbie, and Chris. They have currently have 2 major singles on the airwaves and a video for their single “Nevermind” on youtube. I had the chance to discuss their origins, their musical influences and creation process, plus their female singer Anya did a live set on the show. You can check out their interview and live set below…

Luicidal Presents – Soapbox Meldoics Interview On 90.5FM KSJS Part 1 (CLICK ME)

Luicidal Presents – Soapbox Melodics Interview On 90.5FM KSJS Part 2 (CLICK ME)

Luicidal Presents – Soapbox Melodics Interview On 90.5FM KSJS Part 3 (CLICK ME)

Luicidal Presents – Soapbox Melodics’ Anya Live On 90.5FM KSJS (CLICK ME)

Lastly, we closed out with the 7th edition of Freestyle Fridays featuring Soulwerks, DLabrie, Tequilla Brown, Babbleon, and Fritzo. Check for all these kats at tours around the Bay Area this summer. You can peep the audio and video below…

Luicidal Presents – Freestyle Fridays 7 (feat. Soulwerks, DLabrie, Tequilla Brown, Babbleon, Fritzo) (CLICK ME)

Last week I had some of the best female emcees in the city of San Jose stop by my spot to showcase their talents. The result was some cool interviews, dope music, and a creative masterpiece that I like to call Illphonics: Ladies Edition. We also dropped Freestyle Friday VI. You can check all this below…

Vida Killz was the first to stop by. She has a number of projects that she’s working on including a solo album entitled “Negative Space” and an album with New Jersey producer Shape, together they are the Broken Heartbeats. This girl produces and writes all her own music, her entire style is fresh. Check out the interview below…

Luicidal Presents- Vida Killz Interview On 90.5FM KSJS (CLICK ME)

Next to step to the mic was Kalizay. A Cypher Squad representative and a dope emcee, Kalizay came into the studio notebook and pen in hand and began writing as soon as she stepped thru the door. She discussed her new projects and how she feels that she has been overlooked in the local rap scene. This girl is extremely talented and performed 3 songs live on air. You can peep the interview here…

Luicidal Presents – Kalizay Interview On 90.5FM KSJS (CLICK ME)

Last to arrive was Kash with the K. This girl is raw on the mic and a straight lyricist. Stepping to the mic with overload of swag, Kash discussed her new solo projects with producer Mercenary and premiered her new single “Twisted.” You can peep the interview below…

Luicidal Presents – Kash Interview On 90.5FM KSJS (CLICK ME)

We closed out the show with the 6th edition of Freestyle Fridays, all ladies stepped to the mic, you can check it here…

Luicidal Presents – Freestyle Fridays VI (feat. Kalizay, Kash, and Vida Killz) (CLICK ME)

I would like to thank everyone who stopped by, Vida, Kalizay, Kash, Shape, and Mercenary. Thanks for contributing to the monster that is Illphonics and keepin’ it real. The video footage of the girls gettin’ down on the mic is below…

Sacramento Rapper Illecism came into 90.5FM KSJS Studios during the month of April along with producer Nycatine. We conducted an interview and they dropped a freestyle for the listeners. You can check them here…

Luicidal Presents – Illecism & Nycatine Interview On 90.5FM KSJS (CLICK ME)

Luicidal Presents – Illecism & Nycatine Freestyle On 90.5FM KSJS (CLICK ME)

San Francisco rapper Sellassie stopped by the 90.5FM KSJS Studios in the month of April as well to promote his new album “Sins of Your Forefathers.” We had a chance to chop it up about the music scene and heard cuts of his new music. You can check the interview here…

Luicidal Presents – Sellassie Interview On 90.5FM KSJS (CLICK ME)

Lastly, Oakland rapper DLabrie joined Sellassie to participate in Freestyle Fridays V. DLabrie’s release “Mr Network” hits stores soon. Peep the freestyle here…

Luicidal Presents – Sellassie & DLabrie Freestyle On 90.5FM KSJS (Freestyle Fridays V) (CLICK ME)

Shouts out to Amadeuz for filming this. Thank you to everyone who stopped by.

ILLPHONICS RETURNS APRIL 23rd 2010!

I appreciate everyone who has supported me and I will always give peace and respect back to everyone who has helped me along the way. A great talent of guests have appeared on my show and will continue to do so. Freestyle Fridays has become a giant success. Thank you to everyone who has made Illphonics and Freestyle Fridays the dope showcases that they have become.

Now for what the people want, the downloads. Freestyle Fridays 3 and 4 have gone down and I will post them below. Illphonics returns April 2nd 2010!

Luicidal Presents – Freestyle Fridays III (feat. Cadalack Ron, Innaspace, Megabusive, Tequilla Brown, Haez One, BabbleOn, E-Mixx)

Luicidal Presents – Freestyle Fridays IV (feat. Goodword, D-Wiz, Ghambit, Sean Blak, Abel Abilities, Tequilla Brown, DLabrie)

Another big show bringing together some of the best talent in San Jose is put away in the books. Special thanks to everyone who made this weeks show the monster that it was. Shouts out to DLabrie, Smoov Groovs, BabbleON, Lucky Lucianni, ChexMex, Dirtbag Dan, Ichy the Killer, and Rahman Jamaal. We banged out an hour of exclusives, dropped a Soul Mixx, handled some interviews, and closed with another edition of Freestyle Fridays. Below you can download all the content from this weeks show and peep the playlist. Thank you to everyone for the support.

01- J LIVE – WHOEVER

02- SIDEWAYS BURNOUTS – ON THE WALL (FEAT. EQUIPTO, MATT GAMIN)

03- WU MASSACRE – OUR DREAMS

04- CROOKED I – BACKFIRE

05- DLABRIE – STAY BLACK AND DIE (FEAT. M1 OF DEAD PREZ, JACKA, ADISA BANJOKO, SHAMAKO NOBLE)

06- MEMPHIS BLEEK – STILL ILL

07- STATIK SELEKTAH – DRUNKEN NIGHTS (FEAT KALI, REKS, JOE SCUDDA)

08- STRONG ARM STEADY – BEST OF TIMES (FEAT. PHONTE)

09- CURRENSY – BREAKFAST (PROD. BY MOS DEF)

10- DLABRIE – PITTY PAT (PROD. BY TRAXAMILLION)

11- MATT GAMIN & MR. AEKS – BRAINZBLEW

12- SCRILLICON SHARKS – INTERPLANETARY HEAT

13- KUNG FU VAMPIRE – GRINDER

14- COOKBOOK AND UNO MAS – WHEN YOU ROCK & ROLL (FEAT. EVIDENCE)

15- EVIDENCE – SO FRESH (FEAT. ALCHEMIST)

16- FASHAWN – SUNNY CA (FEAT. COSS, MISTAH FAB)

17- MOS DEF – AUDITORIUM (FEAT. SLICK RICK)

18- DIRTBAG DAN & MADNESS – PUT ME IN THE GAME (REMIX) (FEAT. GOLDIE, KILLA TAY, FRANK STACKS, T-NUTTY, AP9)

**SMOOV GROOVS – SOUL MIXX***

19- J RAWLS – TRIBUTE TO DILLA

20- PETE ROCK – STANDARD

21- ERYKAH BADU – BUMP IT

22- ONE SELF – UNFAMILAR PLACES

23- THA LIKS – THE FLUTE SONG

24- ERYKAH BADU – BACK IN THE BAY

25- FLYING LOTUS – MESSAGE SITUATION

26- THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE – TAKE OFF THE BLUES

27- ZION I & THE GROUCH – PLANE TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES

28- FANK NIT – LOVE

29- ERIC LAU – LET IT OUT (FEAT. RAHEL)

30- Q-TIP – WE FIGHT FOR LOVE (FEAT. RAPHEL SAADIQ)

31- DAMFUNK – ROLLIN

32- BIG GIPP – STEPPIN OUT

33- LATYRX – LADY DON’T TEK NO

34- MUHSINAH – ONCE AGAIN

35- DELA – WON’T DO

36- SLUM VILLAGE – CLOSER

37- FELT (MURS & SLUG) – MORRIS DAY

38- KAT 010 – NEBULOUS

39- ILLA J – WE HERE

40- A TRIBE CALLED QUEST – LUCK OF LUCIEN

**SMOOV GROOVS MIXX END**

41- MATT GAMIN – DRIVING DOWN BROADWAY

42- BABBLEON – BREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT

43- BABBLEON – I’M NOT SO FAR AWAY

44- DYNAS – THE APARTMENT (PROD. BY J DILLA)

45- DIRTBAG DAN – YOU OUGHTA KNOW

46- DIRT NASTY – 1980

47- ANDRE LEGACY – MONDRIAN

48- JACKA & LAROO – BRING THE 80′S BACK

49- LUCKY LUCIANNI – DEAD MAN WALKING

50- LUCKY LUCIANNI – GET RIGHT

51- GZA – BIBLE

Many listeners hit me up for the recording of the “Exclusives Hour” from this weeks show. You can download it here…

Luicidal Presents – Illphonics Exclusive Hour (CLICK ME)

Smoov Groovs is a DJ from San Jose representing the Full Clip DJs. He has spun everywhere from San Diego to the Bay Area and even had a radio show of his own. This week he blessed Illphonics with a Soul Mixx which received a lot of love from the listeners.

You can check out Smoov Groov’s blog here…

Smoov Groov’s Behind The Groove Blog

Here is a video of him gettting down in the stuidio…

And as promised you can download the Smoov Groov’s Soul Mixx below…

01- J RAWLS – TRIBUTE TO DILLA

02- PETE ROCK – STANDARD

03- ERYKAH BADU – BUMP IT

04- ONE SELF – UNFAMILAR PLACES

05- THA LIKS – THE FLUTE SONG

06- ERYKAH BADU – BACK IN THE BAY

07- FLYING LOTUS – MESSAGE SITUATION

08- THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE – TAKE OFF THE BLUES

09- ZION I & THE GROUCH – PLANE TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES

10- FANK NIT – LOVE

11- ERIC LAU – LET IT OUT (FEAT. RAHEL)

12- Q-TIP – WE FIGHT FOR LOVE (FEAT. RAPHEL SAADIQ)

13- DAMFUNK – ROLLIN

14- BIG GIPP – STEPPIN OUT

15- LATYRX – LADY DON’T TEK NO

16- MUHSINAH – ONCE AGAIN

17- DELA – WON’T DO

18- SLUM VILLAGE – CLOSER

19- FELT (MURS & SLUG) – MORRIS DAY

20- KAT 010 – NEBULOUS

21- ILLA J – WE HERE

22- A TRIBE CALLED QUEST – LUCK OF LUCIEN

Smoov Groov’s 90.5FM KSJS Illphonics Soul Mixx (CLICK ME)

Local rapper BabbleON stopped by the studio for an interview and to play some of his new cuts. He produces all his own music and is real deep on the lyrics. You can check out his interview here…

BabbleON – 90.5FM KSJS Interview (CLICK ME)

Swisher Weez captain and San Jose rapper Lucky Lucianni made an appearance on Illphonics to discuss his new projects and spit a couple freestyles as well. There is a lot of heat and material coming from Luck this year so be on the lookout for Swisher Weez. You can check out his inteview here….

Lucky Lucianni – 90.5FM KSJS Interview (CLICK ME)

Lastly we closed out this weeks show with the second edition of Freestyle Fridays. This weeks Freestyle Fridays included Dirtbag Dan, Lucky Lucianni, DLabrie, and Rahman Jamaal, with Ichy the Killer on the 1’s and 2’s. You can download this weeks Freestyle Friday below…

Luicidal Presents – Freestyle Fridays II (feat. Dirtbag Dan, Lucky Lucianni, DLabrie, Rahman Jamaal) (Part 1) (CLICK ME)

Luicidal Presents – Freestyle Fridays II (feat. Dirtbag Dan, Lucky Lucianni, DLabrie, Rahman Jamaal) (Part 2) (CLICK ME)

Once again, thank you to everyone for making Illphonics what it is. Tune in every Friday from 6pm-10pm to catch exclusives, interviews, mixxes, and more. Hit me up if you are interested in participating in Freestyle Fridays.

01- KURUPT – STEP UP (FEAT. CROOKED I, XZIBIT)

02- EMILIO ROJAS – BOLD & ARROGANT

03- DRAKE – MY NEW (FEAT. VON PEA, PHONTE)

04- STATIK SELEKTAH – THE COAST (FEAT. KALI, FASHAWN, EVIDENCE)

05- STRONG ARM STEADY – TRUE CHAMPS (FEAT. MONTAGE ONE, EVIDENCE, OH NO, ROC C)

06- REFLECTION ETERNAL – WISHING ON A BLACK STAR

07- ANDRE NICKATINA – 1 FLIGHT (FEAT. LAWRENCE W.)

08- WAKE UP SHOW – WAKE UP SHOW ANTHEM (FEAT. LOCKSMITH, KAM MOYE, CROOKED I, TECH N9NE, TAJAI, RZA, RAS KASS, B-REAL, DJ REVOLUTION)

09- DIRTBAG DAN – YOU OUGHTA KNOW (PROD. BY SKYLAR G)

10- DEAD PREZ – HELL YEAH (REMIX) (FEAT. JAY-Z)

11- BROTHA LYNCH – SHE THINKS I’M A PSYCHO *WORLD PREMIERE*

12- MOS DEF – 24 HOUR KARATE SCHOOL

13- 11/5 – SEE ME HAVE SHIT

14- B-LEGIT – CITY 2 CITY (FEAT. LEVITTI)

15- MATTY SLIMS – KNOCK ‘EM OUT SLEEMZ

***ELEMENTS OF STYLE LIVE PERFORMANCE***

01- ELEMENTS OF STYLE – EXCUSE ME

02- ELEMENTS OF STYLE – BLUES & JAZZ

03- ELEMENTS OF STYLE – ONE HIT WONDER

***ELEMENTS OF STYLE LIVE PERFORMANCE BREAK***

16- LUPE FIASCO – I’M BEAMING

17- LAZLO SUPREME – SKRILLS

***ELEMENTS OF STYLE LIVE PERFORMANCE***

01- ELEMENTS OF STYLE – HEY LIFE

02- ELEMENTS OF STYLE – REMINDERS

03- ELEMENTS OF STYLE – RAW SEX

***ELEMENTS OF STYLE END OF PERFORMANCE***

18- SOLIS CIN – IN THE SKY

19- SAVANT – TIL DEATH DO US PART

20- SIDEWAYS BURNOUTS – YOUR WORLD (FEAT. MEGABUSIVE)

21- DOOM – ANGELS (FEAT. GHOSTFACE KILLAH)

22- KURUPT & CROOKED I – LET ME SHOW YOU

23- COLLIE BUDDZ – PHONE CALL

24- THE JACKA & BERNER – THE WORLD (FEAT. AMPICHINO)

25- ROSECOE – 5 SECONDS

26- CLIPSE – I’M GOOD (FEAT. PHARRELL)

27- DEVIN THE DUDE – SOME EM (FEAT. NAS, XZIBIT)

28- 2 LEFT FEET – GAME FACE

29- MOB FIGAZ – THE BAY

30- 2PAC – GOT MY MIND MADE UP (FEAT. METHOD MAN, REDMAN, DOGG POUND)

31- STIK GILATINE – DESTINATION MOON

32- EMINEM – INFINITE

33- SEAN BLAK – XTRA CLIPS 4 XTRA ISH (FEAT. MYC RIPLEY)

34- STYLES P – MAKE MILLIONS (PROD. BY ALCHEMIST)

35- RAEKWON – BROKEN SAFETY (FEAT. JADAKISS, STYLES P)

36- COMPUTER CHIP – A LITTLE BIT (FEAT. D-STYLES)

37- NOTORIOUS BIG – NEW YORK, NEW YORK

38- SOULS OF MISCHIEF – TOUR STORIES (HIERO REMIX)

39- JAY-Z – 45

40- SIDEWAYS BURNOUTS – SIDEWAYS AND BURNT OUT

41- MEMPHIS BLEEK – STILL ILL

42- COMPUTER CHIP – 8 BIT FLOW

43- TONY TOUCH – CAPICU (FEAT. FAT JOE, BEATNUTS)

44- NAS – WE ALL SHINE (FEAT. JADAKISS, JOHN LENNON)

45- COMPUTER CHIP – SID N CHIP

Norcal Battle of the Bands winners Elements of Style showcased a grand performance in the KSJS studios. Below is mp3s of their performance, you can catch them live in person at the Voodoo Lounge in downtown San Jose on Feb 11th 2010.

Elements of Style – 90.5FM KSJS Live In-Studio Performance Set 1 (Click Me)

Elements of Style – 90.5FM KSJS Live In-Studio Performance Set 2 (Click Me)

Playa Rae and the Monstaville camp stopped by including Brycentenial, Kerseloc, 2 Left Feet, and Suryil. Rae discussed the big moves his camp is making in 2010 and upcoming shows. We also premiered 2 Left Feet’s new single “Game Face”. Catch Playa Rae and Monstaville on Feb 11th 2010 at the Cupertino Britannia Arms. Download the audio of the interview below.

Playa Rae and Monstaville 90.5FM KSJS Interview (Click Me)

Lastly, we ended the show with a new segment that we call Freestyle Fridays. Every week I will gather some of San Jose’s best emcees to come into KSJS studios and spit live freestyles on air. If you are interested in participating in Freestyle Fridays please drop me a line. The first edition of Freestyle Fridays included The Sharkstyliens, Lucky Lucianni, Megabusive, Matty Slims, and Nordyderk. Thank you to the emcees for coming out, you can download the audio below.

Luicidal Presents – Freestyle Fridays 1 (feat. Sharkstyliens, Lucky Lucianni, Megabusive, Matty Slims, Nordyderk) (Click Me)

Thank you to everyone for making Illphonics the best radio show on Friday nights in the Bay Area. You can also download the 1st hour of exclusives from Friday’s show below. One.

Luicidal Presents – Illphonics Feb 5th 2010 1st Hour (Click Me)

02- BLU & EXILE – DANCIN’ IN THE RAIN

03- FASHAWN – OUTER CITY

04- ANDRE NICKATINA – SMOKE DOPE AND RAP (REMIX)

05- HUSALAH – PRAY 4 U

06- SIDEWAYS BURNOUTS – ON THE WALL (FEAT. EQUIPTO, MATT GAMIN)

07- RZA – STOP ME NOW

08- SOLIS CIN – IN THE SKY

09- COMPUTER CHIP – TODAY ONLY

10- DELTRON 3030 – MADNESS

11- REY RESURRECCION – SPACESHIPS

12- STATIK SELEKTAH – SO CLOSE SO FAR (FEAT. WALE, BUN B)

13- POETCALI DISTURBD – LESSONS

14- METHOD MAN & REDMAN – HOW HIGH

15- BEKAY – CRAZY (FEAT. HELTAH SKELTAH)

16- STARRZ N MURPH – LOADED GUN

17- E-40 – ONE LOVE

18- MATTY SLIMS – COME VISIT

19- SHARK STYLIENS – ALL A HUSTLE (FEAT. TEQUILLA BROWN)

20- PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS – SF KNIGHTS

21- OUTKAST – SKEW IT ON THE BBQ (FEAT. RAEKWON)

22- LITTLE BROTHER – NOT ENOUGH

23- DIGITAL UNDERGROUND – THE WAY WE SWING

24- LUPE FIASCO – I’M BEAMING

25- MATT GAMIN – COOLER WATERS

26- JACKA AND BERNER – TEMPER (FEAT. AP9)