In this episode:
The “Rappers Over Thirty” podcast host “Imp the Great” tells the listeners what “Rappers Over ‘Thirty” is all about. He explains the ongoing topics (Health, Artists Relevancy, Rap Music Business, Bettering the black community, and Willie Lynch Syndrome).
The song of the day was “30 and Up” by Aceyalone, and the guest interview was “The West Coast Godfather of Hip Hop” Alonzo “Lonzo” Williams.
Alonzo “Lonzo” Williams is the undisputed Godfather of West Coast Hip-Hop with an entertainment career spanning over fifty years.
As a DJ, record producer, and leader of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru; Lonzo is also credited with launching the careers of some of the most notable names in hip-hop. Some of which include N.W.A (Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, D.J. Yella, Eazy E.), Michel’le, DJ Battlecat, Rodney-O & Joe Cooley, The LA Dream Team, and Compton’s Most Wanted, just to name a few.
Lonzo and Imp discuss the R.O.T ongoing topics and Lonzo reveals some never heard before stories.
For more information on “Lonzo” visit www.lonzowilliams.com
His paperback book “Not Without Alonzo" (The History of West Coast Hip Hop) is available here.
The song of the day: “30 and Up” by Aceyalone is available on all digital platforms.
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