Hey, Listen!RICH RewardsJuly 26, 2018Adrian Gilmore writes and performs under the name POOR Majesty. He and his live band perform a few tracks and talk about the themes of his writing, the upside to having help and #TurtlePower. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight MusicThe Philharmonik Wants You To Have A 'Good Day'April 6, 2018 | Cody DrabbleSoul and R&B artist The Philharmonik performs new songs from his self-titled debut album. His music explores themes of social justice and compassion for people struggling to have a “Good Day.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento Rapper Mozzy Leads Campaign Against 'Purple Drank,' Hip-Hop’s Opiate AddictionJanuary 31, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe artist says he doesn’t care how popular the syrup-and-soda cocktail is in rap culture. He’s done with it, for the sake of his health and his kids. And he’s sparked a movement on social media. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGangstagrass Blends Hip-Hop And BluegrassSeptember 5, 2017The Emmy nominated genre-bending group Gangstagrass performs their mix of hip-hop and bluegrass live in the Insight studio. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDamien Verrett Shares New Tracks From So Much Light Album "Oh, Yuck"August 9, 2017 | Chris RemingtonElk Grove-based musician Damien Verrett performs under the name So Much Light. He was recently featured in the June 2017 Insight Music special and on Hey Listen! with Nick Brunner. Damien Verrett shares tracks from his new record "Oh, Yuck." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezEnsemble Mik Nawooj Hip Hop Classical InfusionMarch 4, 2016Bandleader of Ensemble Mik Nawooj JooWan Kim joins Insight to talk about his blend of hip-hop and classical music. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EclecticWhat Happens When You Get Sir Mix-A-Lot's Phone NumberJanuary 20, 2016A law student got a new phone number, and began receiving risqué pictures and offers to test drive Lamborghinis.
EclecticTASK1ne Breaks Silence On His PlagiarismJuly 27, 2015 | Melody StoneAfter months of laying low, rapper TASK1ne has opened up in a podcast about what led him to steal lyrics and about how much of his work is original. We've compiled ten takeaways from the two-hour interview.
EclecticProminent Local Hip Hop Artist Caught Stealing LyricsApril 23, 2015 | Melody StoneOver the past five years Sacramento emcee Taske1ne generated a lot of local and regional buzz for his tight, nerdy rhymes. Earlier this month, YouTube videos surfaced showing the rapper stealing lyrics from other artists.
EclecticInterview With Gift Of Gab: Hip Hop Duo Blackalicious Returns To Sacramento For TBD FestOctober 1, 2014 | Melody StoneFor rapper, Gift of Gab, the Sacramento hip-hop scene in the 90s is where he honed his battle chops. He brings those chops back for a performance at TBD Fest this weekend.
