(HKR-02-13-25):Davey D of Hard Knock Radio recently sat down with Robert Townsend, an acclaimed actor, director, and filmmaker. Townsend is recognized not just for his significant contributions to film and television but also for his impactful activism. Robert Townsend: Renaissance Man Robert Townsend’s career spans a diverse array of roles from acting and directing to […]
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Celebrating J Dilla Day w/ Ma Dukes: A Legacy of Musical Genius & Community Impact
By Dave ‘Davey D’ Cook (HKR-02-07-25) On a special episode of Hard Knock Radio, I had the honor of sitting down with Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey. She is the mother of legendary producer James “J Dilla” Yancey. Today in celebration of J Dilla Day we got to chop it up with her. Ma Dukes with […]
Hard Knock Radio: Conversations w/ Chuck Creekmur and Cat Brooks
Hip Hop, Activism, and the State of Culture In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in two powerful conversations—one with Chuck Creekmur, founder of AllHipHop.com, discussing the LA wildfires, the Grammys, and the evolution of hip hop, and the other with Cat Brooks, co-founder of Anti-Police Terror Project (APTP), who […]
Honoring the Legacy of Brenton Wood and Addressing the Devastating LA Fires
(HKR-01-08-25) Davey D of Hard Knock Radio and Gary Baca aka G-Spot of KPFK in Los Angeles came together to honor the legendary soul singer Brenton Wood while also addressing the devastating wildfires that recently wreaked havoc across Southern California. The episode highlights both the profound cultural impact of Brenton Wood’s music and the ongoing […]
Lyrics Born Talks Legacy, Bay Area Hip-Hop and his Goodbye Sticky Rice Album
In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D caught up with legendary Bay Area Hip-Hop artist Lyrics Born. The two discussed his extensive career, his latest album Goodbye Sticky Rice, and the evolution of his sound. The conversation was a reflection of Lyrics Born’s journey, his deep connection to music, and his ongoing […]
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