WKNC Interviews

I Was Totally Destroying It stopped by the studio for an interview with Phian before their performance at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for the Local Band Local Beer series on Thursday, November 5th. The band discussed their long and loving history with Tir Na Nog as well as much more. During the interview, the following songs were played:

1 - Yours Truly

2 - Move So Slowly

3 - Cup of Tea

4 - Beneath You All The Way

Straight off of his outstanding performance on the BET Live Cypher, Fuquay-Varina’s own T-Top came up to our studio to hang out with DJ Iron Mic and Anderson Burrus for The Saturday Night Pre-Game. They talked about Top Bizzy’s experiences at the BET Hip Hop Awards, battle rapping, upcoming shows and his plans to take the rap game by storm. Best thing about it, they blessed the airwaves with their own cypher over the “0 to 100” beat. Check it out, and tune in on Saturday nights for more live interviews and freestyle sessions from local artists.

Born Ruffians were awesome enough to stop by for an interview! Here’s what happened.

Heartracer stopped by for an interview with Phian before LBLB.

If you’re a fan of bars over bullsh*t rap, look no further than one of the DMV area’s most promising up-and-comers, K.A.A.N. The 24 year old Maryland native is a student of the greats, like Big L, 2Pac, and Big Pun, but unlike the hoards of wannabe rappers that claim the same thing, you can here their influences echoing in his extraordinarily complex and high octane raps. Go to his Soundcloud page, listen to “Kaancepts,” and try not to jump out of your chair screaming. Not gonna happen. He blesses the classic “Deep Cover” beat in a multi-syllabic double time flow that definitely has Pun smiling up in heaven.

Recently, K.A.A.N. put out a mixtape EP where he flows on the Golden Era’s most classic beats, like “Shook Ones,"Flava In Ya Ear,” and more. The EP is called “1/12/199?” and definitely worth peeping. He plans on putting out his first full project with original production some time next year, so stay tuned on his progress because I have a feeling that his name is going to ring bells sooner than later.

On September 17, Phian interviewed The Charming Youngsters before they played at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer. They featured four tracks during the interview: Resourcerer, Sentinels, Brave Me, and Black Birds. If you want to find out more about The Charming Youngsters, check out their Facebook Page.

Last Thursday, DJ Dilemma interviewed Durty Dub before they played at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer. They discussed the origins of the band and the group’s affiliation with the larger African beats community. If you like what you hear, you can check out more at Durty Dub’s Facebook page.

John Meier of Naked Naps fame sat down with Jake from State Farm and Granma Kara last Friday at Hopscotch’s Wristband City. He shared tales from the gone-but-not-forgotten Mattress Fort and the story of how he ripped his pants on stage. He also promises that the track names “Toyota Prius, The Silent Killer” and “Honda Civic ’99,” off the Naked Naps and Museum Mouth split, are merely coincidental.

On our last day broadcasting live from Wristband City, Wahyas stopped by for a quick interview! They talk about their Hopscotch experience, their other musical projects, and playing drums while standing up.

Raleigh locals Hotline sat down with Granma Kara and Jake from State Farm at Wristband City to discuss their new album, their transition from Oulipo, and their super tight friendship. The lively quartet shared their favorite Hopscotch moments and who they were excited to see take stage this year.