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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On May 13th I covered AK47 and Audio Dru’s radio show Audio Assault from 9pm-10pm. Special guest was 6Blocc you can peep some footage here…
I also had a chance to rock a live Dubstep set of my own, you can download it here…
1. 0GMAN – POLICE ACADEMY
2. 12TH CANVAS – COME (ORIGINAL MIX)
3. RUSKO – WOO BOOST (BORGORE REMIX)
4. FOREIGN BEGGARS VS BAR 9 – SEVEN MIDNIGHT SWAGGER (THIS IS KOKUZ RECHOP)
5. MYNICKNAMEISARTIMUS – THE CASHIER (ORIGINAL MIX)
6. CASPA – MARMITE (D-QUEUE REMIX)
7. CLOUDS – UNDER THE DANCING FEET (FEAT. TIIU)
8. 6BLOCC – GENIUS OF DUB
9. THIERRY LE DJ – LOST IN THE DARK (ORIGINAL MIX)
10. STYTE – WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE (ORIGINAL MIX)
11. KID SISTER – DAYDREAMING (JAKWOB REMIX)
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…
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…
Lastly, Oakland rapper DLabrie joined Sellassie to participate in Freestyle Fridays V. DLabrie’s release “Mr Network” hits stores soon. Peep the freestyle here…
