In this deep conversation with WorldWide Entertainment TV, rising artist ETANO breaks down the spiritual core of rap and hip-hop, sharing how his personal faith journey mirrors the struggles and redemption stories of icons like Tupac Shakur, DMX, and Kanye West.

ETANO reflects on:
🎤 The difference between rap as a message and hip-hop as a spirit
🙏 His transformation from rebellion to redemption through faith
⚡ The dangers and potential of AI recreating legendary artists like Tupac and Michael Jackson
🔥 The importance of authenticity and keeping divine purpose at the center of music

This interview explores how artists battle spiritual forces, how AI is reshaping legacy, and why hip-hop still needs soul in a digital age.

Artist and songwriter Mr. Kleen explains his niche—bespoke walkout music for athletes—and why he wants fight nights to double as live concerts. We cover encounters with Big Boi & Professor Griff, the Jake Paul anthem, keeping controversy on wax, the payola problem, social media’s double-edge, and why originality + positivity still win.

Chapters

• 00:00 Legends & first breaks
• 03:11 Jake Paul: the algorithm moment
• 05:50 Writing custom songs for fighters
• 08:37 Making fight nights into concerts
• 11:09 Keep controversy on record
• 16:35 From the 80s to now
• 35:57 Building stadium energy
• 41:16 Lyric substance vs big beats
• 46:19 Loyalty & craft
• 59:00 Rap beef, politics & payola
• 1:01:39 Why positivity matters
• 1:07:07 What’s next

Legendary producer Arthur Baker, best known for shaping the sound of Planet Rock and defining the electro era, is back with a powerful new chapter in his journey. His upcoming documentary, “Rockers Don’t Stop: The Revival of Rockers Revenge,” dives into the origins and rebirth of one of dance music’s most iconic movements. Alongside a new book and podcast, Arthur also reveals plans to help bring the 1984 hip hop classic Beat Street to Broadway in collaboration with Nas — merging generations of hip hop into one unforgettable production.

In an era of societal flux and swirling violence, novelist Ward Sanford offers a fresh vantage point: looking back to first-century Judea to inform present-day storytelling. His latest historical fiction series turns a spotlight on the figure of Flavius Josephus — the Jewish historian-turned-Roman collaborator whose legacy remains controversial.

A trained scientist, Sanford says his research mindset has proven invaluable. “I recognised this right up front,” he says, referring to the rigour required to reconstruct ancient society, logistics, culture and conflict. With more than three decades of writing behind him, he describes his mission as making historical detail accessible to readers, while not sacrificing depth or complexity.

Detroit is a city that doesn’t just build cars — it builds character. From the soulful heartbeat of Motown to the lyrical precision of Eminem, the Motor City has produced generations of artists who channel pain, discipline, and raw authenticity into their sound.

Now, Jairic, a Detroit-born producer and artist, carries that legacy into a new era. His journey — spanning decades of creative highs, personal transformation, and global inspiration — captures the essence of what it means to evolve both as a musician and as a human being.