Sounds From The Underground: Hip Hop Lifestyle & Marketing Podcast from Insomniac Magazine
"Sounds from the Underground" is a podcast from the Hip Hop veterans at Insomniac Magazine. Host Israel Vasquetelle discusses Hip Hop music, culture, lifestyle, and marketing with those who reside below the surface and those who’ve breached it.
- Update frequency
- every 26 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 44
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2021
Artists Talk Hip Hop Inspirations and Share Marketing Takeaways
On this episode of Insomniac Magazine's "Sounds From The Underground" podcast, an eclectic group of Hip Hop artists share their inspirations and provide some insight into their takeaways from marketi…
Interview with Chicago Hip Hop staple Sharkula
On this episode, IZ-REAL speaks with a Chicago music and art scene staple Sharkula. The prolific rhyme practitioner has been creating non-stop for the better part of two decades, crafting over thirty…
Interview with producer, filmmaker, and label head David "C-Doc" Snyder
On this episode of Insomniac Magazine's "Sounds from the Underground" podcast, we hear from producer, filmmaker, and record label president David C-Doc Snyder. He discusses the new Public Enemy album…
Inspiration and marketing tips from indie Hip Hop artists Indigo Phoenyx, Irie-1, Mark 4ord, Sam LaRoche and Three Five.
On this episode of Insomniac Magazine's "Sounds from the Underground" podcast, we hear from a handful of indie Hip Hop practitioners who share their inspirations and give insights into some of their …
Hip Hop music legend Chuck D shares insight into the new Public Enemy album, working with Prophets of Rage and more
In this Insomniac Magazine interview, the legendary emcee and freedom fighter, Chuck D talks with Israel "IZ-REAL" Vasquetelle. The iconic artist provides insight into Public Enemy’s newly released m…
Interview with Hip Hop artist Pounds on his movie role as Big Pun in the Big L Biopic, branding and more
On this episode, rising Hip Hop artist Pounds provides insight into his role as Big Pun in the upcoming Big L biopic, branding, working with Daupe Records, collaborations, and his music industry jour…
Interview with Roc Marciano's manager and Hip Hop music industry vet, Jazz
On this episode of Insomniac Magazine's Sounds From The Underground, the manager for the legendary Roc Marciano imparts music industry insight. Jazz has worked with the mic phenom since the early day…
Ras Kass talks Hip Hop, new music and election
Interview with legendary Hip Hop producer and emcee Ced Gee of Ultramagnetic
Cedric Miller aka Ced Gee entered the Hip Hop game decades ahead of his time. As a member of one of the most groundbreaking groups in the genre's golden era, Ultramagnetic MCs, he did double-duty as …
Music industry longevity with Dom Pachino- Hip Hop vet and Wutang brethren formally of Killarmy
Innovations In Hip Hop: Trapped in the 80's Episode
Insomniac Magazine editors IZ-REAL and Kevin Keith examine innovations in Hip Hop through the decades in this new series as part of Sounds From The Underground. On this episode of the podcast, they d…
Hip Hop, inspiration and self-empowerment with Detroit emcee Rocdwell
If you know Hip Hop, then you know that the most talented artists are not found on the top of the charts or going viral. That type of visibility is a seriously good look if you can get it, but many t…
Discussing publicity with veteran music industry professional Jackie O. Asare
Hip Hop Music Legend Kool Keith 2020 Interview
Legendary Rudy Ray Moore aka Dolemite Interview
How To Book An Indie Hip Hop Show and Tour: Mr. P Chill Interview
On this episode of Insomniac Magazine's "Sounds From The Underground" podcast, Hip Hop vet Mr. P Chill shares in-depth insight into booking shows and tours as an independent artist. The Sacramento, C…
Interview with Griselda Records / RocNation Management artist Benny The Butcher
The Griselda camp has built a significant brand for their movement and key members over the past few years. Regular visitors to InsomniacMagazine.com have been seeing the name dominating our top ten …
Inventor of gangster rap: Hip Hop legend Schoolly D interview
In this in-depth interview with Insomniac Magazine's Israel Vasquetelle, Schoolly D discusses his storied career, an upcoming album, and insight into a lifetime of uncompromised creativity that shows…
Challenge for Hip Hop artists to elevate their craft
On this episode of the podcast, we challenge Hip Hop artists to elevate their craft in a variety of ways, including drawing inspiration from some of the genre's pioneers.
Record Exec Chris Schwartz discusses working with some of the most iconic Hip Hop artists
Insomniac Magazine's Israel Vasquetelle interviews Ruffhouse Records co-founder, Chris Schwartz. The record exec shares stories from his time working some of Hip Hop’s most iconic artists. Schwartz p…