Interview: Miss Special x 9th Wonder

After his show at The Independent this weekend, Miss Special had thehonor to talk to 9th Wonder about the "What Up Tho" video, his beat making visions, the biggest beat hoarder, the Uncle Rukus movie, all the upcoming JAMLA releases for 2013 and more. Enjoy.

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Interview: Miss Special x GQ

While at A3C Jamla's GQ briefly chatted with Miss Special of Special Sundays Radio Show. The two spoke about his Oakland roots, the UNC vs Duke rivalry in Jamla, how basketball influences his music, and working with Rapsody on "The Idea Of Beautiful". In addition he speaks on his next project "Death Threats & Love Notes" which has been pushed back to 2013. Also coming in 2013 is Jamla's "Jamla Is The Squad" compilation.

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Interview: Miss Special x Big Remo

Miss Special of Special Sundays Radio Show chats with Jamla's Big Remo at A3C. They speak about the chemistry between him and 9th Wonder coming from the same city, as well as "beat hoarding" 9th and The Soul Council's beats. They also speak about the idea behind his message of "glorifying the hood", his favorite Slick Rick song, and what a song with him and Slick Rick would be like. "That's my dream right there. If I can get Slick Rick on a track we're gonna paint a picture, we're gonna make a movie. Miramax will probably gonna have to produce the video."

He also speaks on his next project "Hero" and how important it is to be held accountable for what you say. "As you can see on Twitter now I'm verified. You gotta account for everything you say now. So now is the time that I feel like I gotta focus mostly on what I have to account for. These new rappers are very very talented.. Just gotta keep up with them and write better than them and harder and more content, good lyrical content."

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Interview: Miss Special x El Prez

Another fresh post A3C interview from the home girl Miss Special. Enjoy. Chea!

While at A3C Miss Special of Special Sundays Radio Show caught up with El Prez. The two spoke about his Rocky Rivera feature on "Deeper", touring with Shawn Chrystopher, taking the "King Kong" beat from Thurz, and wanting to do a "King Kong" remix with Problem, Skeme & Freddie Gibbs. They also spoke about what's coming up next for him including new EP's hopefully featuring producers such as Polyester, Dahi, Willie B, and more.

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Interview: Miss Special x BJ The Chicago Kid

I'm not gonna front and say I didn't sleep on BJ The Chicago Kid. Even after hearing him on hook after hook, I still didn't have his project. But then one day, I was like, shit, I just need to get that. I did. After running through it for the first time, I was kind of pissed I slept on it for so long. Pineapple Now-Laters is one of the strongest overall projects released this year and definitely one of the best R&B/Soul joints. If you aren't up on it, don't make the mistake I did and sleep any longer. Anyway, our good friend Miss Special caught up with BJ down at A3C. Peep their interview up top.

While at A3C I got to chat with BJ The Chicago Kid again about his upcoming collaborations and album on Motown Records. He says that a Jill Scott collaboration will happen and describes what it will be like. He also says that a Jojo song is in the works they just both need to find the right time and the right vibe. He also speaks about an upcoming track with Chuck Inglish that he's waiting for Chuck to release but says it's so hot he might have to steal it if it's not released soon enough. He also speaks about opening up for Anthony Hamilton and reminisces about hearing Hamilton's album for the first time. Additionally, he talks about the highlight of his live show and working on tracks to release before his Motown Records album.

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Interview: Miss Special x Nameless

Another fresh A3C interview. Keep doing your thing Miss Special.

After he DJ-ed Clear Soul Forces' eccentric set at the Amalgam Digital showcase at A3C, I got to speak with Nameless. We spoke about how he got his name, his design work, sketches, his tributes to Dilla and Michael Jackson, and wanting to do a tribute to Wu Tang. We also spoke about his upcoming projects such as, "Fab 5ive" with Clear Soul Forces, "For Namesake" with Nametag, "Buzzards" with Illingsworth, and more.

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Interview: Miss Special x Nitty Scott MC

Yesterday Nitty Scott MC dropped The Boombox Diaries Vol. 1 and friend of TMB Miss Special had the opportunity to chop it up with her about the project. Peep the interview. Enjoy.

Nitty Scott, MC has finally released the project she has been waiting her whole life to give to the world. Today after releasing her EP "The Boombox Diaries Vol. 1" Nitty Scott, MC called in to talk to Miss Special of Special Sundays Radio Show for her first interview since the release. She spoke about wanting the EP to be something people can listen to without skipping a track and that being influenced by Lupe Fiasco's "Food & Liquor", as well as A Tribe Called Quest's "The Low End Theory" and "Midnight Marauders".

She also broke down different lyrics and song titles from the project, and explained that the diary entries were from her actual diary from the past two years. Coming up Nitty has tons of visual ideas for the EP and is doing work with Wyclef Jean.

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Interview: Miss Special x YC The Cynic & Yuri Beats

 

While in Brooklyn two weeks ago, OC Supreme and I caught up with Miss Special, meeting our West Coast ally for the first time. She's just as cool in person. Having moved out East for an internship, she hasn't slowed down one bit. Peep her latest interview with YC The Cynic and Yuri Beats. Chea!

Miss Special caught up with YC The Cynic and Yuri Beats at the release party for their project “Good Morning, Midnight”.

The two gave hilariously different versions of how they met and decided to work together. "I was walking the desert and the moment I thought there was no human life form I came across Yuri Beats and it was the most amazing experience ever because he had water and I was like wow, we should make music" says YC The Cynic. Yuri Beats followed up by telling a slightly different version about how he saw YC The Cynic perform at South Paw, to which YC The Cynic responds "the stories have to match bro".

The two remarked on a comment made that their project was "like Drake, Kanye and The Pharcyde had a baby. Then YC raised it and released an album."

The two also spoke about their upcoming plans including Yuri Beats working on Nitty Scott MC's "Boombox Diaries Volume 1", as well as, Max Burgundy and eXquire and YC The Cynic's debut album "GNK".

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Interview: Special Sundays x Rocky Rivera

Rocky Rivera is dope. Miss Special is dope. Peep their chop session. Ha!

Words By Miss Special

Rocky Rivera is a woman that along her career has held many amazing hats and alias'. "Miss Krish is the journalist. EyeASage is a member of the Rhapsodistas which has since disbanded.. Rocky Rivera is the woman sitting right here today. Oh and Dr. Rocky? She only comes out when you need her.. The mad scientist" Rocky Rivera explains.

Currently Rocky Rivera is a successful, underground, independent rapper with a great following of what she likes to call her "Rocky Soldiers". When Rocky Rivera visited Special Sundays Radio Show with Miss Special on KSFS, it was like a walk down memory lane. Most of her path to success started there at San Francisco State University.

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Interview: DJ Brace

Check the interview with Brown Bag AllStars affiliate and Canadian DJ/producer DJ Brace.

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Interview: Special Sundays x Jansport J

The Barbara Walters of music interviews, Miss Special is back at it. Ha! Enjoy her latest interview with Jansport J. Chea!

Last week on Special Sundays Radio Show Jansport J called in to talk about his new instrumental album "Movemeants II: The Reprise". We spoke about working with J. Good, the reason behind the sequel to "Movemeants" and which came first the story or the beats. We also spoke about him using porn clips on "Entertain You", the familiar samples he used, House Shoes critiquing his album and playing his album release party. In addition we spoke about his beard, him being picked up on by an older white woman, exclusive merchandise information and more.

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Interview: Special Sundays x Jasmine Solano

A new interview every day, b. EVERY DAY! Ha. Enjoy the latest from Miss Special, a convo with the multi-talented Jasmine Solano. Chea!

Friday night before her DJ set at Ambassador Lounge in San Francisco, I got to speak with DJ and rapper Jasmine Solano. We spoke about doing specialty radio, Wiz's "Deal Or No Deal" tour, the reactions she gets when she DJ's and raps. We talked about her college degree, her new merchandise including shirts, stickers and slipmats. We also spoke about her upcoming EP "RAP", not doing a video with Yelawolf, the next release from it and the feel of it.

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Interview: Miss Special x Exile

Our West Coast ally Miss Special (or Miss Interview around these parts) caught up with Exile and talked about The Ecology with Fashawn, new Emanon project, Jay Electronica, Miguel and more. Another solid interview. Hit play and enjoy.

Last week before his show at 330 Ritch with Blu, I got to chat with one of my favorite producers, Exile. We spoke about the craziest thing he ever sampled, his second album with Fashawn "The Ecology", a new project as Emanon with Aloe Blacc and a Dag Savage project (including a free mixtape beforehand). We also spoke about working early with Miguel, his phone call with Jay Electronica, and his fascination with the radio.

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Interview: Miss Special x Blu

Miss Interview ... err ... Miss Special chops it up with Blu in San Fran. Enjoy.

Before his show in SF I got to sit down with Blu and talk about a few things. We spoke about working with Quelle and Chuuwee on songs dropping later this year, the status of his "UCLA" project with Madlib and the idea behind the song "Doin Somethin" with U-N-I, Pac Div, TiRon, Ayomari, J*Davey etc. We also spoke about his newest release "Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them" including the reason for the "un-mastered" sound, if there will be a mastered version and why the tracks were from 2009. In addition, we spoke about the samples he's chosen for Exile, the many more songs from "No York" and hard copies of "Below The Heavens". (Again, I sincerely apologize for the quality of this video, the Exile one will be much better on Friday).

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Interview: Miss Special x Hawdwerk & Jansport J

Miss Special aka Miss Interview chops it up with Hawdwerk & Jansport J in an interview last year. She's on a mini hiatus right now but Special Sundays Radio Show returns January 29th, in the meantime enjoy the hilarity of this interview.

Last season on Special Sundays Radio Show I got to talk again to the hilarious Hawdwerk & Jansport J about their newest album "Black Balls". In the midst of the many jokes, we spoke about the idea behind the title, what happened behind the scenes while shooting their promo video and their "interesting friends" Elliot Alwood and Keith Grand. We also spoke about the narrator Tobias, and the process behind writing tracks the stand out tracks "My Type", "Proverbs", "Black Man" and "F*ck Jansport J" and more.

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J57: Stand Out

Photo by Adri Whitehead

Shot and cut by Jav Martinez for theREELness, Brooklyn emcee/producer J57 of the Brown Bag AllStars and TMB favorite talks about his beatmaking process. Definitely a cool behind the scenes look at one of the talented voices/sounds behind BBAS and others. But he doesn't do all the work by himself, so look out for J57's co-producer Suri57 with the cameo. He's got a new project on the way. In the meantime, enjoy this piece on J57.



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Interview: Miss Special x Skeme

Recently, I had the chance to speak with Skeme (again) about his newest release "Before My Next Statement", including releasing it untagged with more songs, working again with Beats4Clothes and the fan favorites on the project. We also spoke about his video for "M.O.B" including the flack he received on using the Malcolm X clip, working with Kay Cola, working with Pac Div and K. Roosevelt's upcoming solo project. In addition we talked about his upcoming song and video with Dom for "The Statement 2", the process on "The Statement 2" and more.



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Interview: Miss Special x Dom Kennedy

Last night at the W$GT$ show at the Regency Ballroom in SF, I got to talk to Dom Kennedy about winning the Monopoly game in Smoke DZA's video, working with Nipsey Hussle, Freddie Gibbs and what it was like being a part of the BET Cyphers this year. We also spoke about K. Roosevelt's upcoming solo project, the highlights of his live show and the comparison between Pharrell's "That Girl" and his song "The Ways". In addition we talked about his upcoming videos for "Platinum Chanel" and "The Ways" and insight on his next project coming February 2012.

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Interview: Miss Special x SigNif

A great interview with two of my favorite ladies. Miss Special aka Miss Interview (Ha!) chops it up with TMB favorite SigNif. Pay attention to these ladies on the rise, for real. The two talk about Sig's new project (which was presented by TMB, KevinNottingham and HipHopisCoolAgain), among other things. They also give me and O the super dope shoutout. We appreciate that. Great interview. Enjoy. Chea!

A few weeks ago, SigNif called in to Special Sundays Radio Show to talk about her newest release "Embracing Rejection". We spoke about the idea behind the title, the vision of the entire project, producers she worked with, the features and the reason behind the snippets. We also spoke about why she chose to have certain blogs present this project, the different ideas behind the subject matter and what's next for her, including Significant Wizdom Part 2.

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ThisisRnB Presents: Rhythm & Blues - Elle Varner

ThisisRnB Presents: Rhythm & Blues - Elle Varner "Only Wanna Give It To You" from ThisIsRnB on Vimeo.



Cool behind the scenes look at Elle Varner's process for creating the J. Cole featured Only Wanna Give It To You. As part of the new series Rhythm & Blues over at ThisisRnB.com. Enjoy her thoughts about the initial thoughts behind the production and writing for the track.

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