From The Desk Of Lo

REKS, has been in the game for a minute it’s only right that he appears on a From The Desk Of Lo! We talked about his influences coming up, releasing full projects instead of throwing singles out here & there, being very proud of his discography, why it’s important to still have physical copies of albums, how his stage name REKS came about, we also talked about the distribution about his second album before Koch Records existed, Stevie Wonder being his favourite artist, the meaning behind his title for his recent ‘Order In Chaos’ & much more. REKS has a very impressive discography I recommend his recent release & The Greatest X, Rhythmic Enteral King Supreme. Salute REKS!

For this episode I had another real one from Detroit, Vstylez called into the show to talk about how his journey into music & how he became a MC, his beginnings with the group ‘Last Ones Out’ working with Pete Rock, going to D.I.T.C studios, having relationships with artists outside of music, his debut ‘At Oddz Until I’m Even’ & how long it took to record his debut, meeting Russell Peters, his newest album ‘Thornton Melon’ & the meaning of the album title, how his song titled Respect record with Skyzoo came about, also Vstylez gave an exclusive information about his vinyl release for Thornton Melon feating a remix feating some well known names & remixes, much much more. We covered a lot in this interview salute to a real one!

From The Desk Of Lo had the 2nd producer ever to appear on the show JR Swiftz,we talked about how he got into producing,his producer name, why he keeps his classic sound with production, his instrumental albums,always wanting to make a record with Elzhi & getting the opportunity to work with him near his birthday, How he got production on Westside Gunn’s HWH6 (B.I.G. Luther Freestyle) & taking risks with the opportunity presents itself & much more, checkout his instrumental tapes ‘98’, Corner Bodgea & Ill Joints Vol 1 on all streaming platforms.

For this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing WU SYNDICATE - Myalansky & Joe Mafia. We talked about their new album they got coming called ‘ILLUSTRIOUS’ & what inspired them to make the new album. I know with their new album they are gonna rebirth the essence to real hiphop & promoting a message within their music, past solo albums, We also talked about the difference between Wu Tang Family & Wu Tang Affiliates they were signed by RZA to Wu Tang Records & them being the 2nd group to sign with RZA, & much much more!

For this episode this episode I had the first duo to appear on the show, The Committee Sounds (B Will & Sean Swift) recorded back in October, they talked about their debut EP that’s out now that’s titled ‘It Takes A Village’ we also talked their SoundCloud, how their group name came about, influences, doing music right outta high school, melodies & rapping, growing up in Inglewood & much much more. Salute to Bishop Lamont for showing me these talented gents! They are definitely on their way to bright career ahead of them! Sounds

Had a very humbled soul appear on the show, one of my favourite artists to ever touch the mic Guilty Simpson! We talked about his debut Ode To The Ghetto & when he started taking rap seriously, how the track RUN sparked the idea for the group Random Axe (Simpson, Sean Price & Black Milk), how he met Sean Price, Dice Game collaboration with Apollo Brown, being big on landscapes & amazing views, why he is so humbled & so much more! It’s always a treat when a Detroit artist appears on the show! Salute to Guilty Simpson!

One of battle rap’s forefathers appears on the show this week! Hollow Da Don! The Don dropped ALOT of jewels during this interview, we talked about how his stage name came about, his clothing line LOM & his new high end clothing line Hidden Label & the differences between the two clothing lines, How his role in Eminem’s produced battle rap Movie ‘Bodied’ came about, not really going back and watching his old battles much and being more productive with his time, also paying attention to hiphop in this day & age. & more. Hollow is the example of when you expand your brand, love to see the growth! Shoutout to a 1 or 1!

For this episode I have someone with a unique flow to hiphop (no mumble rap) The Musalini, called into the show to talk about his project & the definition behind M$G, influences, how he went from playing ball to rapping,doing Pop up shops, how his song ‘Stay Down’ with Benny The Butcher came about, how his stage name The Musalini came about, & much more. Make sure y’all check out his other projects ‘Musalini Season’ & ‘Summer Fly’ until M$G gets released to streaming sites! #RealOnesOnly

Upcoming rapper MRK SX called into the show to talk about DatFeelin, why his chose to release his DatFeelin compilation first, how the collective came together His beginnings by producing for Bobby Creekwater, why he wanted to chose to be independent, the meaning of his stage name & the few meanings behind it, influences, How the Family Bvsniess features came about, meeting Kxng Crooked, his upcoming EPs & much more. MRK SX is definitely on his way to a bright music career ahead of him, make sure you stream his DatFeelin EP GoGetIt

The legend Buckshot, called into the show. We talked about how the promotion game was in the 90s to now, How Business Buckshot & Rapper Buckshot are the same, Duckdown artists & affiliates, Duckdown Records knowing how whole machine in the industry works. Buck also touched on the topic on ‘the artists fate is in their own hands, supporting females artists, the thought about writing a book, working hard to get where you want to in life. Being in the mobile game for 6 years, GoBaller, Smif & Wessun starting the Timbaland’s & Hoodie movement & much much more. Buckshot dropped so many jewels in this interview, salute to the legend!

Termanology is the definition of a real rapper! He’s just released his 35th project Bad Decisions this year,we talked about his passion for hiphop, picking songs when performing on tour, making a album with Lil Fame of M.O.P., meeting Mac Miller, we also talked about the impact of the hiphop magazine era, how his ST. Records label came about, Rockstar games, meeting REKS & more! Shoutout to Termanology for keeping real hiphop alive. Salute!

Lordy Lord blessed the show this week. We had a very very dope conversation about how his name Flee Lord came about, meeting Prodigy of Mobb Deep, having Prodigy telling him he has a talent with rapping & not wasting it, telling his story through hip hop, Lord Talk Vol 2,inspiration when listings to instrumentals, Loyalty Or Death, godBLESSbeatz reaching out over Instagram. Flee is definitely one his way to being one of the greats, if it wasn’t for Prodigy we wouldn’t of gotten all this dope music from Flee. Salute to a real one!

B.A. Badd been in the game for a minute now, we had a dope conversation about his beginnings, zombie university, finding AraabMuzik, His beginnings in music all the way to his EP A.R.T. Work, the meaning of A.R.T., influences, who he would like to work with in the future & much more. B.A. Badds newest project is available everywhere now! Standout tracks: Real Time (Corcraft) Touch Cake Pt 1 Root of Evil

Had a real one call into the show, XL The Truth called into the show to talk about his debut album Truth Only, working with one of his influences Beanie Sigel, how his Teach Lessons Tuesday’s came about, Kevin Gates, appreciating his fans, staying true to himself & much more. You can find his debut Truth Only on all streaming sites now!

For my 20th episode, I wanted the definition of a MC to appear on the show. Coming off his EP titled All Praises Due. Torae called into the show to talk about his debut album For The Record, his album Entitled, why it’s important to release a full project opposed releasing singles, Combat Jack R.I.P., doing media & rapping at the same time & more! You can find all Torae’s projects on all streaming platform & check out his recent release All Praises Due! Torae represents hip hop just like From The Desk Of Lo, you wont wanna miss this one!

Recorded on September 30th 2018, Mic Geronimo called into the show! We talked about how his rap name came about,how his album The Natural still resonates with people today, recording in the 90s,talking trips down memory lane listening to his own music, meeting the late Tupac Shakur, as well Mic talked about his classic record Time To Build ft Jay-Z,DMX & Ja Rule came about & more ! Mic Geronimo is a humble individual who is still putting music out today near the end of our interview he shared some inspiring words for anyone in a dark place! Salute to Mic & The Fam!

Rising star & Toronto's very own Patrik called into the show to talk about his gift, his movement X10, winning the Jim Bean Make History Talent Search event, influences, how his G-Star Raw flagship store sponsorship in Toronto came about. We also break down his newest single Diamonds, the meaning behind the song & much more. Patrik has a upcoming EP titled Spadina that will be on upcoming all platforms in the near future. He’s definitely on his way to a bright path to greatness.

One of the rawest producers of the year called into the show godBLESSbeatz! He talked about his craft, his passion for making grimey beats, his inspirations when it comes to producing, moving to ATL, producing Lord Talk Vol 1 & 2 for Flee Lord, being stamped by Prodigy,his upcoming compilation that will be released soon, influences, focusing on his own lane & more. Shoutout to Bless for keeping that real hiphop sound alive!

For this episode I have someone who really is living their dream & my first guest from Philly, Peedi Crakk called into the show some genuine love, he shared memories from his life such as taking risks & really wanting something in life & never giving up on his dream, family, the importance of believing in god, his upcoming debut LP (not titled). Peedi Crakk started his mainstream career with Roc-A-Fella/DefJam with State Property & Jay-Z but its 2018 and Peedi is still here putting music out independently! You can find his single Bobby’s World on all streaming platforms! Philadelphia ft Peedi Crakk

Formally known as Juice McCain, now known as Richie Evans called into the show to shed some light on meditation and how balance is key! His rebrand & imprint The Evans Administration, his single One Time, Experiencing the mixtape Justo Awards, traveling the world, wanting to be more connected with his fans & shared some advice Game gave him. This is an episode you won’t wanna miss! You can find his single One Time ft Eric Belllinger on all streaming platforms and his EP coming soon! Salute to a real one!