Thank you to everyone who came out this past Friday for Illphonics. Shouts out to my co-hosts DLabrie, Strong Arm, Amber J, and Jordan Babbleon Alexander. I had great interviews with some of the best local emcees and producers, Dirtbag Dan, Skylar G, Free Fall Crew, Rahman Jamaal, E-Sik, and Big Fritzo. You can watch footage from that night and download audio from the interviews below.

We started things off with a in-depth interview with Counter Productive’s Dirtbag Dan and Skylar G. We discussed Dan’s brand new mixtape, his recent trip to the Philippines, future projects, and his role in the Grindtime battle league. You can download and listen to the audio below.

Luicidal Presents – Dirtbag Dan Inteview On Illphonics (DOWNLOAD LINK)

Next up we had one of the biggest super groups out the Bay Area Projekt SEER. Projekt SEER is composed of Edgewize, Simplemind, and Self Destrkt of Free Fall Crew, and Rahmal Jamaal and ESik. Together we discussed their joining together, their new album, and premiered their new single. You can check the audio and video below.

Luicidal Presents – Projekt SEER on Illphonics (DOWNLOAD LINK)

Lastly we closed out the Illphonics show with the traditional Freestyle Fridays featuring Edgewize, Simple Mind, Rahman Jamaal, DLabrie, Z-Monne, and Luicidal. Check it below…

Luicidal Presents – Freestyle Fridays 9 (feat. Edgewize, Simple Mind, Rahman Jamaal, DLabrie, Z-Monne, and Luicidal) (DOWNLOAD LINK)

E-40 re-established himself as one of the Bay Area heavyweights by dropping 2 albums on the same day this spring. Since then he has had countless hits on the radio, club bangers, remixes, and a gang of music videos. The latest video to emerge from this double release is “He’s A Gangsta” featuring The Jacka and Kaveo. Originally, the song featured Messy Marv as well. that version can be found on thealbum “Revenue Retrieving: Night Shift.” Check out the video with a special cameo from Husalah of the Mob Figaz.

Our next video comes from Thizz Latin’s Goldtoes, he has been working hard lately with San Jose’s own Boogieman. Boogieman also has a single out titled “Womack” which has been blowing up on the radio and the streets. Goldtoes is dropping a new album entitled “The Gold Club.” This brand new video showcases the single “Hard To See” and features Boogieman on the hook. Check it out…

The last video with have is from the Bay Area’s Revolution of the Mind, they released an album entitled “Rebel Rap” several years back but since then have worked on a wide range of new music. The are currently working on a new project and have a released a new video featuring German rap group Snowgoons, they song is titled “Die For My People” you can peep it below…

Another Wake Up Show classic. Great contributions from all emcees involved.

Locksmith will be stopping by my show later today. Illphonics radio 6pm-10pm on 90.5FM KSJS. Listen live… http://bit.ly/BA24L

I will post the audio up as well.

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…

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

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