The Focal Spot Podcast

By Freddie the M.E

Thank you for tuning in to The Focal Spot podcast. This is the spot where celebrities, contributors, and influencers talk about impactful and pivotal moments in culture, entertainment, and much more.... more

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The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.

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May 14, 2013 Music Video Director Lionel C. Martin talks directing "Dear Mama" Tupac Shakur, TLC, "Poison" for Bell Biv Devoe, "How To Be A Player?" movie and more.
Did you know that Video director Lionel C. Martin is the visionary behind many 80's and 90's music videos for artists such as TLC, Xscape, Toni Braxton, Doug E. Fresh, Public Enemy, Boyz II Men, and Bell Biv DeVoe? He stops by "The Focal Spot" to talk about his beginnings as a cameraman for New York's hip-hop t.v. show "Video Music Box", directing Tupac's "Dear Mama" video, Bell Biv Devoe's "Poison" video and more. In addition, he talks directing the 1997 film "How to Be a Player?"
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44min
January 09, 2013 Kid Name Breezy speak about collaborating with Pusha T, playing basketball with R&B Singer Ashanti and the inspiration behind his mixtape
Kid Name Breezy, an upcoming rapper out of Virginia combines his love for the 90’s discusses the significance behind his mixtape titled "93", working with rapper Pusha T, playing basketball with R&B singer Ashanti and more
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17min
January 08, 2013 Producer Pat Gallo of Divine Bars talks DMX, transitioning from producer to artist and more
I am interviewing Pat Gallo, a producer who created hits for artists like DMX and Jadakiss. Now he’s decided to transition over to the artist side. He has a mixtape coming out on the 14th that’ll feature songs with Norega, Jadakiss, Styles P and DMX.
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14min
January 20, 2012 Jamiss talks about being featured on Kanye West's "Workout Plan" music video, collaborating with J Cole and Big Sean, Chicago rap scene and more
Based out of Chicago, Jamiss was featured as a dancer in Kanye West “Workout Plan” video. In addition to that, her music was crowned 5th Mixtape entitled "Most Likely to Succeed" hosted by Chicago Violator's Dj V Dub and collaborating with Big Sean and J Cole
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13min
December 16, 2011 Actor Brian J. White discusses his book titled "Black Carpenter"
Featured in movies such "Stomp the Yard", "I Can Do Bad All By Myself", and "What My Husband Doesn't Know?" Actor, Philanthropist, and author Brian J. White stops by "The Focal Spot" to talk about his book titled" Black Carpenter" and the inspiration behind his book.
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23min
November 03, 2011 Information about the National Institute of Corrections
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC). NIC has programs available for organizations that assist offenders in obtaining jobs. These programs outline key strategies for preventing offenders from re-entering the system.
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41min
September 23, 2011 Tachelle Wilkes talks how women balanced hip-hop highlights the importance of having an network of lady emcees, dj, and producers, meeting Tupac on the “Above the Rim" and more
Author, Teacher, and Artist Tachelle Wilkes is the creator of Femmix, a site dedicated to highlighting lady DJ's, emcees, and music producers. In addition, she talks about how Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill, and MC Lyte balanced hip-hop and met Tupac Shakur on the “Above the Rim” set.
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30min
August 09, 2011 Pam lead singer of 90s R&B group Total talks growing up in New Jersey, meeting Kima and Keisha, Diddy, Biggie and more
Pamela Long, lead singer of 90s R&B group Total stops by "The Focal Spot" to discuss how she met her future group members Kima and Keisha, how she got signed to Bad Boy records, her fashion style and more.
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17min
April 27, 2011 Camp Lo, Pete Rock and TrackStarr the DJ talks about collaborating for the 80 Blocks from Tiffany’s project and more
Rap duo Camp Lo, legendary producer Pete Rock and Trackstarr the DJ stops by to discuss their project. how Camp Lo was formed, Pete Rock’s musical influences, how Trackstarr became involved in Hip-Hop and more
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32min
April 02, 2011 730 Dips and Dipset producer Tito Green talks Dipset’s influence on hip-hop, growing up with Dipset member Freaky Zeeky and advice that Big Meech from Black Mafia Family gave him
Check out my interview with 730 Dips and former Dipset producer Tito Green where he talks about growing up with Dipset member Freaky Zeekey, his alter ego Bad Shrek, how Dipset influenced hip-hop, advice that Big Meech from Black Mafia Family told him and more
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29min

FAQs about The Focal Spot Podcast:

How many episodes does The Focal Spot Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.