In this special episode, we sit down for an intimate and insightful conversation with Irene Blackman, daughter of the late Don Blackman—the legendary singer, songwriter, producer, and musical genius whose influence runs deep through R&B, funk, jazz, and hip hop.

Don Blackman’s work shaped the sound of generations, often behind the scenes, collaborating with some of the biggest names in music history. From timeless compositions to iconic records that would later be sampled and celebrated in hip hop, his musical fingerprints are everywhere—even when his name wasn’t always in the spotlight.

Irene Blackmon shares personal stories, untold history, and rare insight into her father’s creative process, his collaborations, and the lasting impact of his artistry. This conversation honors Don Blackman not just as a musician, but as a visionary architect of modern Black music.

Whether you’re a fan of classic R&B, a hip hop historian, or a lover of music legacy stories, this episode sheds light on a genius whose work continues to inspire today.

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The Hittmobb Podcast and The Price of Fame Podcast collaboration episode ft. Prestige.

Hosted by: Mike Vegas and Savage Rogers.

Discussing why hip-hop music  lost it's message and presence in the current urban music landscape.

Check out The Price of Fame Podcast series:

 YouTube.com/thepriceoffamepodcast  

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Prestige and Baby Paul/BpZy discuss their top tv shows and their cultural impact.

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Daven "Prestige" Vanderpool and Paul "Baby Paul" Hendricks discuss the dynamics of various well known hip-hop artists who offer substantial lyrical content versus less substance in the song making for the sake of mainstream success.

Special guests include: music producer/composer for Chris Brown - EVO and music manager/executive producer Ritishea Zied of Moon Management.

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Join legendary producers Daven "Prestige" Vanderpool and Paul "Baby Paul" Hendricks—two veterans who helped shape the sound of classic hip hop—as they take you back to a time when hustle, talent, and tape decks ruled the game. Special guest DJ Beetle adds his own raw insights and memories as the trio discusses what it was really like coming up during the golden era.

🔥 In this episode, we dive deep into:

Their early struggles and breakthroughs in the music industry

The grind and creative process before the internet changed everything

Behind-the-scenes stories of iconic sessions and collaborations

Major wins, painful losses, and everything in between

💿 This is hip hop history told by the ones who lived it. No shortcuts. No algorithms. Just passion, persistence, and the sound of the streets.

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Prestige and Baby Paul discuss the best vocalists in hip-hop music culture who stand out amongst their peers with the distinctive sound of their voices to recorded music.

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Prestige and Baby Paul discuss their struggles with managing their health both physically and mentally throughout their careers in music and acknowledge other hip-hop music artists who dealt with similar adversities.

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Prestige and Baby Paul discuss the hip-hop recording artists who managed to have longevity in their careers building branded portfolios in music, film, television, etc.

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Prestige and Baby Paul discuss the usage of AI technology in the current hip-hop music industry climate, from Drake’s battle with Kendrick Lamar to various internet song leaks of well known artists translated through AI like: 
Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, 2-Pac and 50-Cent.

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Grammy Nominated music producer Baby Paul aka "BpZy" discusses with Dj Rush on Rap Fiend Radio highlights from the earlier part of his career in the 90's such as the 30th Anniversary of the classic hip-hop album - "Dah Shinin" by Brooklyn duo Smif-N-Wessun as well as recent music releases by female rap legend, Monie Love and some new artists from various parts of the country to discover. 

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