BackStory with Colby Colb

Christopher Wallace successfully navigated the tough streets of Brooklyn and escaped a jail sentence that would have changed the course of history in his career. After the release of his classic debut album "Ready To Die" and multi platinum success Christopher had a new set of obstacles. In part two Colby continues to go over the events that lead to the untimely death of Christopher Wallace along with bonus audio interviews with Tupac the night his debut film "Juice" was released and an inspiring interview from the late Craig Mack.

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Colby takes us through the life and legacy of hip hop legend Christopher Wallace The Notorious BIG. He entered the Hip Hop arena with a big splash with a debut album "Ready To Die" which is considered a Hip Hop Classic. Part one of this two part series includes rare interviews with BIG, his mother, and industry insiders that had the privilege to know and work him. This episode covers the time period leading up to his debut album.

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They were Hip Hop's first super group, labeled the Kings of Hip Hop. Colby Colb gives an in-depth history lesson on Rund Dmc sharing exclusive rare interviews with the group spread out over 10 years. What was their early rise to success? How did they deal with their first setback? What was their comeback like in 1993? Plus Colby shares an in depth interview with RunDmc and Doug E Fresh in 1995 talking about Hip Hop in that moment. One other interview you will hear is Run, his brother Russell Simmons and boxing legend Bernard Hopkins who shares a very inspiring story. This is the sotry of the kings of hip hop, Run-DMC.

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He stepped onto the scene as a brash young teenager and became the Prince of Hip Hop, a great rapper with good looks and sex appeal. Every teenage girl loved him. How did he become the G.O.A.T.? Colby Colb takes us through the history of LL Cool J with rare audio interviews and a freestyle.

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Jay-Z is a household name today, the brilliant artist/business man/ billionaire came from humble roots. How did he do it? What was going on during his ascension? Colby Colb takes us through Jay-Z's early days as an artist with rare interviews before the release of his classic debut album up to his second album "In My Lifetime" Vol 1 and his deal with Def Jam. You'll also hear one of his earl free styles that's still considered one of his best to this day.  

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Introducing "Backstory with Colby Colb". Legendary Hip Hop broadcaster Colby Colb shares some of his many years of interesting interviews with some of music's biggest names. Go behind the scenes with artists like Jayz, Common, Nas, Kanye West, WuTang Clan, Swizz Beats, DJ Khaled and more. Music history, interesting conversations and information you never knew before. Subscribe to the Backstory Podcast with Colby Colb. 

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