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"Sounds from the Underground" is a podcast from the Hip Hop veterans at Insomniac Magazine. Host Israel Vasquetelle discusses Hip Hop music, culture, lifestyle, and marketing with those who reside below the surface and those who’ve breached it.

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"Sounds from the Underground" is a podcast from the Hip Hop veterans at Insomniac Magazine. Host Israel Vasquetelle discusses Hip Hop music, culture, lifestyle, and marketing with those who reside below the surface and those who’ve breached it.

    Artists Talk Hip Hop Inspirations and Share Marketing Takeaways

    Artists Talk Hip Hop Inspirations and Share Marketing Takeaways

    On this episode of Insomniac Magazine's "Sounds From The Underground" podcast, an eclectic group of Hip Hop artists share their inspirations and provide some insight into their takeaways from marketing.  Featured artists include Dell P (Philly), CasanovaOnTheMic (Guam), Twan Mack (Milwaukee), Messiah Black (Pittsburgh), Cassandra The Goddess MC (NYC), The Scribes (UK), and JuleUnique (Long Beach).

    • 28 min
    Interview with Chicago Hip Hop staple Sharkula

    Interview with Chicago Hip Hop staple Sharkula

    On this episode, IZ-REAL speaks with a Chicago music and art scene staple Sharkula. The prolific rhyme practitioner has been creating non-stop for the better part of two decades, crafting over thirty albums, EPs, mixtapes and other projects. With a one-of-a-kind approach and unrelenting dedication to the culture, this veteran emcee is a Hip Hop original.

    • 36 min
    Interview with producer, filmmaker, and label head David "C-Doc" Snyder

    Interview with producer, filmmaker, and label head David "C-Doc" Snyder

    On this episode of Insomniac Magazine's "Sounds from the Underground" podcast, we hear from producer, filmmaker, and record label president David C-Doc Snyder. He discusses the new Public Enemy album, directing their live performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, distributing his film "Heights Girl 2," and the latest on The Spit Slam Record Label Group, which he runs alongside Hip Hop icon Chuck D. 

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Inspiration and marketing tips from indie Hip Hop artists Indigo Phoenyx, Irie-1, Mark 4ord, Sam LaRoche and Three Five.

    Inspiration and marketing tips from indie Hip Hop artists Indigo Phoenyx, Irie-1, Mark 4ord, Sam LaRoche and Three Five.

    On this episode of Insomniac Magazine's "Sounds from the Underground" podcast, we hear from a handful of indie Hip Hop practitioners who share their inspirations and give insights into some of their marketing efforts and takeaways. They touch on topics, including branding and creativity and provide a perspective from things they've put into practice within their careers. Hit play and dive into some Hip Hop tips of the trade from rhyme artisans Indigo Phoenyx, Irie-1, Mark 4ord, Sam LaRoche and Three Five.

    • 27 min
    Hip Hop music legend Chuck D shares insight into the new Public Enemy album, working with Prophets of Rage and more

    Hip Hop music legend Chuck D shares insight into the new Public Enemy album, working with Prophets of Rage and more

    In this Insomniac Magazine interview, the legendary emcee and freedom fighter, Chuck D talks with Israel "IZ-REAL" Vasquetelle. The iconic artist provides insight into Public Enemy’s newly released masterwork What you Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down. He shares his thoughts about  the current state of affairs in 2020, working with Rage Against the Machine reboot and supergroup Prophets of Rage, a newly minted deal with Def Jam, and drops jewels from his immense career in the music industry. The frontman for one of rap's most potent groups, and in many ways the voice of a generation, continues to bolster messages of empowerment and the importance of Hip Hop that rebels against society’s ills. During this in-depth talk, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee enlightens and inspires while imparting immense knowledge from decades of railing against the hype, raising the roof, and fighting powers that be. 

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Interview with Hip Hop artist Pounds on his movie role as Big Pun in the Big L Biopic, branding and more

    Interview with Hip Hop artist Pounds on his movie role as Big Pun in the Big L Biopic, branding and more

    On this episode, rising Hip Hop artist Pounds provides insight into his role as Big Pun in the upcoming Big L biopic, branding, working with Daupe Records, collaborations, and his music industry journey so far. The upstate New York rapper conducted the interview while on break for a music video production on the docks of a Boston shipyard. 

    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

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20 Ratings

20 Ratings

JonnyEmpire ,

Informative!

As a hip hop head, I always love hearing what these good brothers have to say regarding past, present and future topics of the rap game. These are the type of opinions that matter which make listening to this podcast a very enjoyable experience. Highly recommend!

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Dope!

All about the culture, respect 🙏🏽

Diamond Media 360 ,

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Insomniac Magazine has thrived through every medium of hip-hop culture for over a quarter of a century, so it's no surprise that they expand their brand by moving into the podcast space with engaging content. Keep up the good work!

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