By Chad Kiser
The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.
Hayward, California legend Spice 1 offered listeners a glimpse into his storied career and creative process while appearing on the Conversations With Chad podcast.
Spice 1’s new album, Platinum OG 2, was released through Elder Entertainment. It is an 18-track project with an impressive roster of collaborators, including golden age icon CL Smooth, Griselda Records‘ Conway the Machine, fellow Bay Area legend B-Legit, and lyrical powerhouse Kxng Crooked.
During the podcast, Spice 1 delved into the intricacies of crafting Platinum OG 2, offering insights into his songwriting approach and recording techniques.
The conversation took a nostalgic turn as Spice 1 reflected on his deep-rooted connection with the late Tupac Shakur. Their collaborations, born from a shared creative vision and mutual respect, produced several memorable tracks that have stood the test of time. Songs like “Jealous Got Me Strapped,” produced by Blackjack and featured on Spice 1’s 1994 album Amerikkka’s Nightmare, showcased the chemistry between these two influential artists. Spice 1 discussed other collaborations with 2Pac, including “Can’t Turn Back,” “I’m Losin’ It,” “One Day At A Time,” and “Fame,” which further cemented their artistic bond and left an indelible mark on hip-hop history.
Spice 1 also spoke about his collaboration with Ant Banks on “Face Of A Desperate Man,” a track that exemplifies the gritty, funk-infused sound that defined much of Bay Area hip-hop in the ’90s. In 1994, Spice 1 created Amerikkka’s Nightmare with a dream team of producers, including Ant Banks, Blackjack, and DJ Battlecat, resulting in an album many consider a genre classic.
The rapper also touched on his contribution to the soundtrack of the groundbreaking 1993 film Menace II Society. Working with producer E-A-Ski, Spice 1 created the lead single “Nigga Gots No Heart,” a track that captured the raw energy and social commentary of both the film and the era.
Miami rapper and Maybach Music founder Rick Ross sits down with Chad Kiser for an exclusive Conversations With Chad interview. the Grammy-nominated rapper & business mogul sits atop a growing empire that includes owning over 25 Wingstop franchises, as well as other ventures, and endeavors the Teflon Don is involved with.
DCP Entertainment announced the upcoming launch of the new weekly podcast series, Lasagna Ganja, hosted by multi-platinum rapper/actor/record producer Xzibit and cannabis advocate, educator, and entrepreneur, Tammy The Cannabis Cutie.
Philippines-born, Las Vegas-based multi-faceted musician, Ez Mil, sat down with Chad Kiser for a Conversations With Chad exclusive interview to discuss his early career and the obstacles he’s endured along the way, what has surprised him about the music industry, and the making of “Panalo” with his thoughts about it going viral, and its impact on his career.
Legendary west coast artist Kurupt sat down exclusively with Chad Kiser, on the Conversations With Chad podcast, to discuss making the “Don’t Ask Me” record with Suga Free and ProHoeZak, being inspired by what Nas and Hit-Boy are doing, lists ProHoeZak among the greats of producers, and reveals he is putting together the Kurupt Presents: A Toast To The Coast EP.
Legendary producer DJ Muggs just dropped the incredible 19-track Soul Assassins 3: Death Valley album and Chad Kiser caught up with Muggs for an exclusive interview to talk about putting Soul Assassins 3 together, working with Ice Cube, MC Ren, and B-Real on the Cypress Hill & N.W.A collab “Dump On’Em”, and creating the upcoming Death Valley film with Jason Goldwatch.
DJ Yella is a multi-platinum producer, member of the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame, and a founding member of the iconic Compton, California hip-hop group N.W.A. Yella, alongside Eazy-E, MC Ren, Ice Cube, Arabian Prince, and Dr. Dre helped “The World’s Most Dangerous Group” pave the way for West Coast hip-hop with their 1988 release Straight Outta Compton.
Prior to N.W.A, Yella had previously worked with Dre in the World Class Wreckin’ Cru, before spotlighting issues like racial profiling and police brutality to the world’s attention through songs like the controversial “Fuck tha Police” among others.
During this exclusive Conversations With Chad interview, Chad Kiser talks to the legendary DJ Yella about the High Powered Productions team of he and Dr. Dre, Herbie Hancock refusing to clear a sample for “Just Don’t Bite It” off the 100 Miles and Runnin’ EP, and N.W.A breaking up even as 1991’s Efil4Zaggin sat atop the charts at number 1.
DJ Yella also tells Chad about Bone Thugs-N-Harmony coming to Ruthless Records, getting the call from Dr. Dre to come to Death Row Records with him after the fallout with Eazy-E, how the Efil4Zaggin was originally supposed to be Eazy’s second album, and more.
In a career spanning five decades, Doug E. Fresh, globally recognized as the Original Human Beatbox, has amassed countless awards for his mesmerizing beatbox abilities, catchy rhymes, signature dance moves, and masterful command of audiences.
The Doug E. Fresh legacy spans generations, as nearly a dozen millennial rappers have written songs in tribute to him, such as the 2009 breakout hit “Teach Me How to Dougie,” which spawned the international “Dougie” dance craze, a nod to moves Fresh created in the 80s.
During this exclusive Conversations With Chad interview, Chad Kiser talks to the iconic Doug E. Fresh about putting together his latest release “This One’s For Chuck Brown”, inventing the beatbox, the enduring legacy of “La Di Da Di”, and the story behind his involvement in Eric B. and Rakim’s Paid In Full album.
He also tells me how the late musical icon Prince was originally going to produce “This One’s For Chuck Brown”, what some of his favorite ways people like Pete Rock and Will Smith have sampled “La Di Da Di”, creating the Get Fresh Crew with Chill Will and Barry B, how he and Slick Rick linked up, and more!
Created, Produced, Edited & Hosted by Chad Kiser
Executive Producer: Chad Kiser
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On today’s episode of Conversations With Chad we talk with multi-platinum producer Focus..., a 5x Grammy Award-winning music producer who has worked with an A+ list of artists including Dr. Dre, Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, The Game, Christina Aguilera, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, and too many more to name.
During this exclusive CWC podcast interview with Focus..., we talk about his upcoming album Focus...Presents The NW Variant, working with Dr. Dre, producing "Where I'm From" for the Game & Nate Dogg and confirming the song was originally intended for Detox, working on Compton (A Soundtrack By Dr. Dre) with fellow producers Trevor Lawrence, Jr., Neff-U, Dem Jointz, Curtis Chambers and others, why his father, co-founder of the iconic disco/funk R&B band Chic, didn't want him to pursue music, and much more.
Created, Produced, Edited & Hosted by Chad Kiser
Executive Producer: Chad Kiser
Visit: http://www.chadkiser.com
Check us out on Instagram & Twitter: @chadmkiser
On today's episode of Conversations With Chad we talk with hip-hop icon Chuck D, leader of Public Enemy (one of the most iconic and prolific hip-hop groups in history) a Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame emcee, and one of the grand architects of politically and socially conscious hip hop music.
Throughout his illustrious career he has collaborated and worked on projects featuring Ice Cube, Ice-T, B-Real of Cypress Hill, Anthrax, Beastie Boys, Spike Lee, KRS-One, and MC Ren to name a select few.
During this exclusive CWC podcast interview with the legendary and iconic Public Enemy frontman, we discuss a range of topics including PE's most recent release What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down?, collaborating with Ice-T, the Beastie Boys, Run-DMC, the making of the classic "Burn Hollywood Burn" song with Big Daddy Kane and Ice Cube, what five songs in his vast catalog would tell you all you need to know about Chuck D and so much more.
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Created, Produced, Edited & Hosted by Chad Kiser
Executive Producer: Chad Kiser
Visit: http://www.chadkiser.com
Check us out on Instagram & Twitter: @chadmkiser
The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.