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Gunplay sits down with Special for her game show Special Education. They battle it out about what he would perform at an old folks home, what he would perform for 3rd graders, and his favorite music video to make. They also determine his favorite word and his favorite person to work with.
Read moreShaggy joins Special on this episode of Special Education where he battles her over songs like Bedroom Bounty Hunter, Alimony, and the favorites like It Wasn’t Me and Angel. They also discuss him being in the studio with Chaka Khan.
Read moreSpecial battles Joey Bada$$ and finds out the most fun song to make, the hardest song to write, his favorite song to perform live, and what project took the longest to make.
Read moreMiss Special attended #HieroDay yesterday in Oakland, CA and got to catch up with Lucky I Am, J.Lately, Trackademicks, 1OAK, Nate The Great, C Plus, Moe Green, MURS, & Traxamillion including their favorite thing about #HieroDay and what they’re currently working on.
Read moreScienZe calls in to Special Sundays Radio Show to talk about his latest album “Ella”, he also speaks on his latest video with Sene “Happiness Is”, an update on The Holy Order, and what’s next for “Ella“. Previously: ScienZe – Ella [Album Stream]
Read moreJust days after releasing his latest project “From Me To You” Thelonious Martin skypes in to Special Sundays Radio Show. He talks to Miss Special about the idea behind the title, the choosing of the features, and why he put in a quote from Curren$y. He also talks about his upcoming album and the brand he’s building behind it with “Homme Team”. In addition he speaks on upcoming projects with Ev4n Holt, Topaz Jones, D-D, Chuuwee, and work with J.Nolan and Peter Cottontale. They also spoke about his visions when making beats, the last track that made him say “OH SH!T”, making trap beats, photography, what he would do if one of his beats were featured on Adult Swim, and why he wants you to download his project for free. Previously: King Thelonious – From Me To You [Beat Tape]
Read moreMiss Special talks once again to Thurz about his latest mixtape “517 West Queen” and his upcoming album “Blood On The Canvas”. They also speak about his latest video for “Are You Not?”, more work with Dibia$e, an upcoming track with Willie B of TDE, THX, and Glasses Malone. Additionally a track produced by Polyester and Scoop DeVille, his support of Paper Rose Imagination, working with Bambu again, and an upcoming track with Nneka. “Blood On The Canvas” is set to release in early 2013 and will feature production from Ro Blvd, THX, DJ Khalil, and Foniks, as well as verses from Black Milk, Like from Pac Div, and possibly Elzhi. Previously: Thurz feat. Jarell Perry – Keep Livin [Audio]
Read moreWhile 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. – Miss Special Previously: Beats Office Acapella By BJ The Chicago Kid [Video]
Read moreA few weeks ago I briefly caught up with Ryshon Jones to talk about his new projects, as well as past ones. He tells the story of how “Life In Reverse” began as a typo in an email. He also spoke about using Lee Bannon’s beats from projects but working directly with him soon. “I gotta chill on making music though. Just to do more videos because I’ve done enough music” he says when speaking about returning to past projects for his next music videos. His break from music won’t be long though, you can expect his new project towards the end of the year. – Miss Special Previously: Ryshon Jones feat. J NiCS & Benny Love – Dollar & A Nightmare [Audio x Download]
Read moreThis past week Quelle Chris came on Special Sundays to talk about his newest release with producer Dibia$e “2Dirt4TV”. They spoke about the idea behind the title, how the two linked up, the first single “Live Alone, Die Alone” and the video for it. They also spoke about learning things from youtube, the current state of music, and what’s next for him; including another project with Dibia$e along with Crown Nation and Knxwledge. Previously: Quelle Chris – Live Alone Die Alone [Video]
Read moreI was finally able to interview BJ The Chicago Kid before his performance at The Vibe House during SXSW. We spoke about working with Thurz, Pac Div, Fly.Union, a bunch of unreleased tracks with Fly.Union, possibly doing a duet with Kay Cola and his upcoming duets with Joi Starr, Lola, Treasure Davis, etc. We also spoke about the story behind the title “Pineapple Now-Laters”, including the J. Dilla influence, bringing soulful r&b back, the next video from the album from Paris and when to expect it. In addition we spoke about the success of the album, the loss of his friend, the creative process when working with Kendrick Lamar and what’s next for him. – Miss Special
Read moreA few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to interview one of my favorite DJ’s Mick Boogie after his set at an Above Ground party in SF. We spoke about his days in college radio, DJ-ing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, how he chooses the artists he works with and the process behind his projects. We also spoke about where he found the Pharrell intro on his Pharrell tape, the process behind the Dilla tape, working with Nitty Scott, MC, his favorite project he’s done, his favorite artists to work with and his favorite tracks to play when he does live DJ sets. He also spoke about Little Brother, doing an upcoming Beastie Boys tribute project, possibly a Neptunes Side B project and more. – Miss Special Also since the video isn’t the best quality, feel free to use the Soundcloud player below.
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