Rebel Radio

KC Lights is a house DJ from Scotland whose star is rising quickly. This summer's hit "Better Times" accelerated that process, and when you see him live, you'll understand why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crystal Waters is the queen of house music! She was making dance floor killers when most of you were still in short pants, and more importantly her songs still move like they did back then. We talk about her extraordinary journey as an artist and entrepreneur and the new ventures she's gotten herself into. She's wise but not jaded and I'm sure you're gonna enjoy listening. Go get it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brand partnerships in music has become more and more important in recent years. It's been a big part of my business — putting partnerships together for brands like Scion, Mazda, 7UP, and for artists like Linkin Park — and today's episode is with two people at the top of the game. Joe Belliotti and Rebecca Jolly (are the authors of How Music Grows Brands — a field guide to building successful partnerships. The book is incredibly insightful into what it takes to make these relationships work, how and why they often go wrong, and contains a number of practical tools for measurement, analysis, selling, planning, etc. You should definitely get a copy if you're in this business: https://www.amazon.com/How-Music-Grows-Brands-Field/dp/1544537824 We dig into their unique journeys in music, events, and corporate brands. Joe was formerly former head of music at Coca-Cola, and Rebecca publisher of Mixmag, Kerrang, and The Face, and head of partnerships at SFX. They both consult major brands on everything related to mu

Today's show is less of an interview and more of a wine-fueled roundtable where we talk about music, friendship, business, and how they all fit together. My co-host is Dennis White aka Latroit. He was my guest on the very first episode of Rebel Radio and has made a few appearances over the years. We're interviewing his friend and fellow Berklee alum Ramin Sakurai of Supreme Beings of Leisure. You may remember them as one of the top trip-hop acts of the late 90s/early 2000s. Their hit "Never The Same" was one of the core tracks that bridged hip hop, dance music, jazz, funk, dub, and more into cool vibes. They've been gone from the scene for a while, but came back this year with their first new release in 14 years. Let's get into it. Some links below to check out after you listen https://www.sbleisure.com Check their new album, 22 on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/62oupFZQ9VPJqNBBAEUPuC?si=UEtp1LVvS06o7J2iba0lug Or Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/22/1663402457 Check the latest from

If you spend time in Venice, or follow West Coast graffiti, I'm sure you're familiar with the Art of Chase. His eye imagery has become iconic around these parts and he brings a bright playfulness to walls far beyond the beach. Our sometimes co-host Eddie Donaldson from Guerilla One helps us unpack Chase's story, which is way more interesting than you might guess. We touch on the history of graffiti, skateboarding, and hip hop. And how to bring salesmanship into an artistic career. And what it means to be an immigrant in this culture. And prostitution and lawsuits. And Bansky. This episode has it all! Go get it, then check out some art below... Chase: https://www.instagram.com/theartofchase/ Guerilla One: https://www.instagram.com/guerillaone/ Happy No Fear podcast: https://happynofear.transistor.fm OG Slick: https://www.instagram.com/og_slick/ Flying Fortress: https://www.instagram.com/flyingfortress5410/" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with Part 2 with Evan "Kidd" Bogart. Make sure you listen to part 1 to hear about Evan's incredbile journey through the music industry. He's also executive producer, music supervisor, and composer for the new motion picture "Spinning Gold" which tells the story of his father, Neil Bogart, who discovered Kiss, Donna Summer, George Clinton, and built the most successful disco label in America, Casablanca Records. We dig into some hidden gems about the movie — like why he used all original recordings of his father's music, instead of the versions we all know and love, and what it was like working with his brothers and his mother on this project. Make sure you check https://www.spinninggold.movie to find out how to see it. Don't miss some amazing performances from Jason Derulo, Wiz Khalifa, and many others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of 2 Evan "Kidd" Bogart seems like he would have had an easy ride to the top. He was born into music industry success — the son of Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart and Kiss manager Joyce Bogart Trabulus. And today has a Grammy (for Beyonce's "Halo") and a long list of hit songs (see below), and now a movie — Spinning Gold — which he made with his brothers, about his father. In between is where it gets interesting. He tried to break through as a rapper in the 90s. When that didn't work, he started in the music business and became known as the guy who discovered Eminem and didn't get credit for it (you'll hear a bit of that story in our episode). Evan started again, only to have it fall apart and have to move home at 26, and start again. You'll have to listen to our interview to find out how it all turned around for him, and the lessons he learned from the ups and downs. But it should be obvious that never giving up is core for Evan, and that his love and passion for music has driven him throug

Few artists have experienced the extreme highs and lows of Moby's career, from the global dominance of his 1999 album Play and headlining festivals, to the despair of feeling it all slip away. We talk about all of it: fame and fortune, addiction and misplaced expectations, and the perspective you can gain through surviving what might feel unsurvivable. We also talk about Moby's new label, Always Centered at Night, and what it means to forget the algorithms and take an analog approach in this digital world. Oh, and you should definitely check out the label at https://www.alwayscenteredatnight.com And dig deeper into Moby's incredible story with Moby Doc: https://www.amazon.com/Moby-Doc/dp/B095S4X5D1/ Let's go... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny G set a goal to release 10,000 pieces of content in 2022 across all of his channels. That’s 28 a day for all our math nerds. That forced him to think differently about his process and to focus on creating momentum with the algorithms, and his career. Scary at first but we dig into how he organized his life and business around this type of growth. Make sure you check out his music and more at https://dannygofficial.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The future is a mystery," Seun tells us, now back home in Lagos, Nigeria, after his latest world tour. He's been leading his father's band, Egypt 80, since he was 14, stepping up to the mic after Fela's untimely death. Twenty-five years later, he says he never "took over" the band, but instead "we just kept playing... it's always been a collective mission for me." Our interview gets into some real issues of globalization, class struggle, and corrupt narratives that fill public discourse across media and entertainment. Seun's outlook is bleak: "it seems like humanity is hell bent on destroying itself," and yet somehow hopeful at the same time, fueled by his love for his family. Let's get to it... Also make sure you check out his latest project, African Dreams, with Black Thought: https://awal.ffm.to/africandreams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I reach across the pond to talk to JODA, essentially a supergroup (superduo?) of Jono Grant — 1/3 of Above & Beyond — and Darren Tate — film composer, and producer under the name DT8 among others. They're also both label heads, Jono of Anjunabeats and Darren of Mondo Records. JODA is their side project born out of the pandemic. Maybe a bit of restlessness from not being able to tour, and maybe tapping into the collective energy that led so many of us to feel like it's time to try something different. The record blends modern electronic production with 80s synthwave sounds, courtesy of the guys' extensive and growing collection of analog synthesizers. We talk a lot about collaboration. How they were able to give each other space to experiment and also keep the project moving forward. And about how the tools of the trade (analog synths in this case) influence the output of the final product. Dig in and then check out the JODA album here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KS3RbR9m98HkNQzJy7dZJ?si=9kKti9h

This week Eddie Donaldson and I talk to Michael Kirst, an artist on the rise. He gives us some great insight into why his career is progressing so quickly, after years of paying dues, developing a tireless work ethic, and humble, helpful attitude. He also blends a graffiti background with a fine art sensibility. This is a dude to watch. Check out Michael's art at https://www.michaelkirst.com And follow Eddie's hustle at https://www.instagram.com/guerillaone/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ADE — Amsterdam Dance Event — kicks off this week. Now in its 26th year (with a break for Covid), it's the largest gathering of the global dance music community We sit with the festival / conference co-directors Jan-Willem van de Ven & Meindert Kennis to learn how to build a brand that endures and evolves with culture. We also dig into some of the particulars of how they've built a successful partnership. It's too late for you this year, but head over to https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/ and meet us there next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Francis Mercier is building an Afro House empire by integrating inspiration from classic house, tech house, and the European dance music giants. All he needs is the time to run his multiple labels at the same time as his flourishing DJ career. Listen in to how he navigates it all. Dig into his music at https://solo.to/francismercier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian / actress / podcaster Helen Hong schools us on why you have to talk about the elephant in the room and get it out of the way first. We also talk about... - Smoking cigarettes at Depeche Mode - Margaret Cho - Connie Chung - Yamenika Saunders - Joan Rivers - What's unique about comedy among the performing arts After you're done, here, make sure you check out Helen's new comedy special, Well Hong: https://www.helenhong.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terry and his crew at Secret Walls are building a global graffiti brand, with live in-person battles happening all over the world and a growing presence online and soon to be in the metaverse. Behind all the business moves is a love and respect for the culture. Support Your Local Artist is their motto and the driver for everything they do. We dig into Terry's journey as well as his vision for Secret Walls. Dig in. Check out https://secretwalls.world for tour dates and other info, including the opportunity to download a free NFT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sitting down with multi-faceted artist ToBy (aka Reggie B) to talk about new projects and how he handles rapping, singing, acting, comedy, and more. He's signed to Magnetic Moon, the label owned by Thievery Corporation's Rob Garza, which should tell you something about his level of creativity and willingness to color outside the lines. We loved ToBy's laidback approach. He's sort of taking cues from the rapper-actors before him (Childish Gambino, Will Smith), but there's also a lot of flow to his flow. Check it out and then find ToBy's music here: https://linktr.ee/tobyseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beth Bowen is an exciting new artist. Just a couple years into her career, her work has already been shown in the Louvre, Cannes Film Festival, and a growing list of galleries and collectors' homes. She's also a mom of four and a former reality TV actress. What stands out about Beth is her lack of fear, or maybe her unwillingness to let fear hold her back. "I have nothing to lose" seems to be her mantra, and it's working. Enjoy our interview and then hit up http://bethbowenart.com or https://www.instagram.com/guerillaone/ to buy a piece of Beth's art while you can still afford it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we chop it up with hip-hop and skate photographer T. Eric Monroe about his book series — Rare & Unseen Moments of 90s HipHop — and about his career which has put him face-to-face with some of our culture's biggest stars and underground heroes. Love his stories and the way he just flows in life. Check it out for yourself. Make sure you follow T. Eric and buy some shit from him: http://instagram.com/tdoteric https://tdoteric.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And another one in partnership with Guerilla One, co-hosted by Eddie Donaldson. Bagel is a Venice legend — documenting skate, surf, and street culture from the inside as a local carrying around his camera since the 80s. We had our conversation on the patio at The Rose Venice, one of the best food spots in the new Venice, and talked about music, art, business, and how this tiny little town of three square miles that isn't even a city has had such a massive impact on global culture. It's a special place and Bagel has been doing his part to document the people and places that make it so amazing. Follow Guerilla One here: https://www.instagram.com/guerillaone/ Follow Bagel here: https://www.instagram.com/jbk_photos/ And check his amazing shots of Venice and beyond here: https://www.jbk.photos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices