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Illphonics : Locksmith Interview/Freestyle Fridays 8

Luicidal — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:33:26 +0000

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)

Amon Iller & Soapbox Melodics / Freestyle Fridays VII

Luicidal — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:02:58 +0000

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)

Illphonics Spring Cleaning & Freestyle Fridays V

Luicidal — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:11:28 +0000

While doing some Spring cleaning on my computers, I came across some unreleased audio and pictures of some past interviews and freestyles on The Illphonics Show. I felt that I should release them since the freestyles were on point and to continue the tradition of Freestyle Fridays. You can find the links 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)

The Grouch & Fashawn Interview

Luicidal — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:46:56 +0000

The Grouch and Fashawn stopped by the KSJS studios on Friday. I had a chance to sit down and talk to them about their newest projects, future moves, and various rap topics. They also dropped a live freestyle which we captured on video and audio. You can download the entire interview and freestyle below. I have also posted some video footage of them at the studio.

The Grouch & Fashawn – 90.5FM KSJS Inteview Part 1 (Click Me)

The Grouch & Fashawn – 90.5FM KSJS Inteview Part 2 (Click Me)

The Grouch & Fashawn – 90.5FM KSJS Inteview Part 3 (Click Me)

The Grouch & Fashawn – 90.5FM KSJS Freestyle (Click Me)

The Grouch & Fashawn – 90.5FM KSJS Freestyle Video Footage

Fashawn Skateboarding thru the KSJS Studios Halls

I would like to thank The Grouch and Fashawn both for stopping by and blessing the show. Also special shout out to DJ Savvy, DJ R_Cade, and ChexMex for holding it down.

The Skyzoo Interview

Luicidal — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:31:57 +0000

I conducted a phone interview with Brooklyn rapper Skyzoo back in Septemeber. He has been on tour with Raekwon and his album “The Salvation” is one of the best Hip Hop records of 2009 and is in Featured Rotation at 90.5FM KSJS.

Here is the audio from that interview. You can always download or just listen by clicking the links.

Skyzoo – 90.5FM KSJS Interview (Part 1)

Skyzoo – 90.5FM KSJS Inteview (Part 2)

AP.9 The Interview

Luicidal — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:02:23 +0000

Here is the interview we conducted with AP.9 of the Mob Figaz…

We discussed the history of the Mob Figaz, the new “I Am Legend” album, the state of the rap game today, a brand new Mob Figaz album, stabbing rumors, the release of Husalah, Mac Dre’s legacy, violence in the game, Death Row Records, 2Pac, Suge Knight, production credits, and future projects…

I split the interview into 4 parts, you can download it here…

AP.9 Interview Part 1 (Click Me)

Ap.9 Interview Part 2 (Click Me)

Ap.9 Interview Part 3 (Click Me)

Ap.9 Interview Part 4 (Click me)