The Hip Hop Hustle Podcast

Coming up on today's show I caught up with KELS. KELS is the perfect mix of jazz, pop and soul. Her brash vocals and sultry style reflect the old school sound of some of her biggest influences; Ms. Lauryn Hill, Sarah Vaughan, Erykah Badu, Adele, and Amy Winehouse with a profound lyricism to match.

Coming up on today's show I caught up with Malik Yusef. The Southside Chicago poet turned rapper, producer and artist (aka the Wordsmyth) started honing his craft in the mid-'90s and has become a master at his craft working with artists such as Jay Z, Travis Scott, Kanye West & Beyonce. He has also won a number of awards including 6 Grammy's, 40 Platinum Records & 24 Grammy nominations.

Coming up on today's show I caught up with Ciara Chantelle. An artist who uses her personal experiences to create and share art by bringing awareness to topics such as mental health, authenticity, and genuine self expression.

Whether your original "self" is raw, shy, fearful, non-traditional, or assertive, no one person is invisible and each possesses an individual spark we sometimes become afraid to discover. So let's discover together!

Coming up on today's show I caught up with Charlotte Devaney, a multi-talented artist in the electronic underground. With a passion for dance music since her teenage years, Charlotte has made a name for herself as a headline DJ, platinum-selling artist, radio host, and actor.

Known for her ability to read a crowd and rock a party with her eclectic and bass-heavy sound, Charlotte has headlined sets across the world from Croatia to Thailand. She has also collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Lil Debbie, LadyLeshurr, and even the legendary Snoop Dogg.

Coming up on today's show I caught up Kuddie Fresh - a multi-talented music producer hailing from Seattle, Washington. Kuddie's musical background is rooted in both gospel and jazz, thanks to his mother's influence in gospel music and his father's career as a jazz musician.

Kuddie has an eclectic, timeless sound that blends soulful and jazzy melodies with hard-hitting beats. Throughout his career, he has worked with renowned artists such as Dr. Dre, Xzibit, T-Pain, Chris Brown, and many more.

Coming up on today's show i caught up with Los Angeles based artist, J Aktive. He has been honing his skills in the art of music since before he could walk. Originally a beat-boxer and musician, J AKTIVE blended his vocal production with his love of music to bring a perfect marriage of his two passions.

Coming up on today's show I caught up with Drex Carter. A young Hip Hop artist from Orlando, Florida who is carving his own lane of music using his unique perspective and new sound.

Coming up on today's show I caught up with Rick Hyde. The Buffalo-born rapper and producer threads together unapologetic bars and undeniable hooks with purpose, passion, and power, kicking knowledge and telling true stories. After signing to Benny The Butcher’s Black Soprano Family (BSF), racking up millions of streams and views, changing the culture of underground hip hop.

Coming up on today's show I caught up with the eccentric artist Trealetic. Who has been creating quality music for a number of years under the radar but has still managed to hold his own within the industry independently.