The Randy Wilson Podcast

Hailing from Waynesboro, Virginia, Andrew Hypes is a DJ, music producer, and drummer who's been making music for over 15 years. Since a young child, his father Randy has played an integral part in the 80's babies knowledge of music and continues to support his talents and taste for music. Andrew would spend his adolescent years watching his father play drums and listening to all genres of music from Hip-Hop to Funk, Rock, Pop, and R&B/Soul. As far as favorite acts go, Hypes puts Tribe Called Quest, Public Enemy, George Clinton and Prince as his top musical influences. Andrew has played shows in major cities like New York, Miami, Las Vegas to Los Angeles and has traveled to both London and France producing music for IBM. Hypes has gone viral twice, both in February of 2016 by creating an instrumental from a pair of Philips electric shavers (5,000,000 views on Facebook), and in the Summer of 2017 at a DJ battle at Richmond, VA college, VCU. After already opening shows for Pharrell Williams, Travis Scott, Diplo, Pusha-T, G-Unit, Daya, Lil Dicky and producing music for Grammy award-winning artist Lecrae, Evan Barlow, French Montana, and Mad Skillz, Andrew Hypes continues to push the envelope with his jack-of-all-trades approach to music, building his fan base and viewership in clubs and on social media.

In Episode 61 Randy had the pleasure to have an in-depth conversation w/ Romestreet Rell. "Rell" whom has a book out now "10 Key Principles to Apply As An Independent Artist". Romestreet Rell is the big cousin to standout artist Kahri 1K, and he's been heavily instrumental in his development along with DMG Music Group.

Episode 63 w/ D Folks is out now. D folks and Randy go into some depth an array of topics. Emerging from a self-imposed hiatus, this Virginia legend spent the last several years focused on stabilizing his family, career and a thriving business venture. As a writer and performer, he's been admired and championed by many of your favorite soul artists and producers before they became household names.

Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. became the 14th President of Virginia State University (VSU). Under President Abdullah's leadership, the University has experienced some significant achievements.

Recognized as one of the nation's top 20 "Best Colleges for African Americans" by ESSENCE magazine. Established partnerships with local public school systems wherein VSU students tutor students in mathematics and reading. Opened the Academic Center of Excellence as a one-stop hub for first-year students to receive career and academic advising and tutorial services. In July 2017, the Commonwealth of Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe presented the inaugural Outstanding State Stewardship Award to VSU for the preservation of Summerseat, an historic house built around 1860 near VSU. Established the University's Advisory Board for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer/Questioning Intersex Ally+ (LGBTQIA+) Inclusion to investigate ways for the institution to be a more affirming learning environment for all students, faculty and staff within the LGBTQIA+ community.

In June of 2018, the University was named the HBCU of the Year and awarded Best Board of Trustees of the Year and Female Student of the Year by HBCU Digest, an online blog. Additionally, in 2017, President Abdullah was named the HBCU Male President of the Year. Ranked as the No. 19 historically black college or university (HBCUs) on the 2019 U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings. This is up 12 spots from the 2018 rankings where the University was ranked No. 31. Also, the University was ranked as the No. 8 public HBCU.

President Abdullah is an academic administrator committed to excellence. He is also an internationally-renowned educator recognized for outstanding research. Prior to his appointment as president of Virginia State University, Dr. Abdullah served as provost and senior vice president at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Fla. (2013-2016), provost and vice president for academic affairs at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Fla. (2011-2013), and dean and director of 1890 land grant programs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Fla (2008-2011).

In this segment you will see some special moments from the Randy Wilson Podcast over the past 21 months. We could not capture them all, but hopefully you will appreciate what we've captured to bring to you in this celebratory 60th Episode. Much more to come as we just getting started! Thanks for supporting the Randy Wilson Podcast. This is Season 4 starting now!

In Episode 59 Randy sits downs with the Mayor of Petersburg, Virginia Sam Parham to get more familiar with him and the great city of Petersburg, Virginia. Mayor Parham was recently re-elected for a 2nd term, and is excited about the great things that are happening in his city that he was born and raised. VCU graduate Parham talks in this episode about the history, while allowing us a little light on some of the new and exciting things to come in 2021. Parham is a graduate of Petersburg High School, Richard Bland College and Virginia Commonwealth University, from which he received a bachelor’s in business management in 1999. He currently is Vice President of Colonial Cleaning Service in Petersburg and resides in the city with his wife and two children.

Fresh Porter, Petersburg, Virginia native is a rising Hip Hop artist that is ascending in gaining national attention across music industry. With co-sign's by artist such as Push T and Trey Songz, who comes from his hometown this young man is destined for greatness. Standing as his own boss and CEO of N$G Records, Porter has been keeping busy working with everyone from Boosie, Dolph, and Rich The Kid. With his newest single “DOGG JIGGA” featuring Gucci Mane’s artist Pooh Shiesty, Porter flexes his ability to not only create street anthems, but hit records. In this interview we learn that Porter recently collaborated with Petersburg native Khari 1k and Norfolk native Young Crazy coming soon.

Mike Street is an experienced Regional Program Director with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Skilled in Pro Tools, Music Publishing, Adobe Audition, Audio Engineering, and Audio Editing. Strong business development professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused in Business Administration and Management, General from Strayer University-Ohio. Mike Street, 30 Year Radio Veteran, Caught the radio bug doing a 1 off mix show on WDCE (Univ. of Richmond) during Black History Month. He got his own show ran for over 5 years. He then moved on to WCDZ as the station's mixer. In a short period of time, he became the Music Director and the PM Drive Host. In 2001, he helped launch WBTJ as MD/APD, and soon transitioned into PM drive. After becoming PD, Mike was also given the opportunity to simultaneously program 103JAMZ and 92.1 The Beat in Norfolk. In 2019 he received the prestigious Marconi Award for Medium Markey Personality of the Year. Mike Street current PM drive at top ranked WBTJ as its PD as well as programming BIG 98.5 Country. I hope you enjoy this episode and choose to subscribe and hit the notifications button!

For decades now, Virginia has proven itself to be a true launching pad for some of music's best and brightest artists: Missy Elliott, D'Angelo, Timbaland, and Pharrell Williams, just to name a few, hail from "The Mother Of States." Jerel Crockett doesn't have the same name recognition – yet -- but from his burgeoning resume and delivery skills, the producer, songwriter and vocalist is definitely on the path to "next." Thanks to his ambition and experience (credits with BRAVO-TV, Tank, and Kenny Lattimore), Jerel has been earning serious buzz with his regional hit single "No Pressure" before beginning a residency at National Harbor's MGM Casino and Resort and the release of his latest single, "We Go Up." Simply put, Crockett's satiny vocals make his southern gentleman roots all the more apparent. Just like the catalogs of his VA predecessors, one listen won't be enough.