In an insightful conversation on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D. engaged with Hip Hop pioneer Doug “Dancin’ Doug” Colon, delving deep into the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of breaking, especially as it gears up for its historic inclusion in the Olympic Games. The discussion was a nostalgic yet insightful journey that highlighted the […]
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A Conversation w/ Bay Area Emcee Ruby Ibarra
In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, we delved into a captivating conversation with Ruby Ibarra, an iconic figure in the Bay Area Hip Hop scene who seamlessly blends her lyrical prowess with a background as a full-fledged scientist, epitomizing the convergence of art and STEM. Ruby first caught our attention with the release […]
Hip Hop is 50: A Conversation w/ DJ King Tech- From SF Ballet Breakers to the Wake Up Show.
When you mention the name King Tech, what comes to mind for most people is him being one half of the esteemed Sway and DJ King Tech of the world-famous Wake Show. This groundbreaking syndicated radio show has been around for almost 30 years and is known all around the world. Countless artists have swung […]
Hip Hop is 50: The Legacy of Grandmaster Flowers-An Intv w/ Historian Mark Skillz
We at Hard Knock Radio continued our “Hip Hop is 50” series. We sat down to speak with author/journalist/historian Mark Skillz to talk about Hip-Hop pioneer Grandmaster Flowers, born Jonathon Cameron Flowers, who was a DJ from Brooklyn, New York. He spent more than a year writing an in-depth, definitive article on this elusive and […]
A Conversation w/ Boots Riley About I am a Virgo and the Mau Mau Rhythm Collective
On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, we had the privilege of sitting down with Boots Riley, the renowned rap artist, organizer, activist, and now filmmaker of The Coup. Our conversation centered around his latest TV project, “I Am a Virgo,” and delved into his experiences with television compared to his previous film, “Sorry […]
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