Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max

David Garibaldi talks opening for KISS, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Snoop Dogg, and the Blue Man Group on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" on WSJU Radio at St. John's University

I want to thank David Garibaldi for coming on my show "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" for an interview on WSJU Radio at St. John's University. He discussed becoming a painter, performance art, opening up for: the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Blue Man Group, Snoop Dogg, and currently KISS for their End of the Road Tour. He is truly one of a kind and I had the luxury of seeing him open for KISS at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn this past August! Go checkout his website: https://garibaldiarts.com/. Follow David on Instagram and Twitter: @garibaldiarts. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax. Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop.html.  

Kool Keith talks new album KEITH, Ultramagnetic MC's, and almost getting signed by Puff Daddy on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" on WSJU Radio at St. John's University

I want to thank Hip-Hop legend Kool Keith for calling into my show "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max". We discussed his new album KEITH, which is available on all music platforms: https://music.apple.com/us/album/keith/1462793435. He talked about Ultramagnetic MC's, his solo albums, almost getting signed by Puff Daddy, seeing Biggie Smalls in a small club in Los Angeles during the East Coast vs. West Coast beef, Hip-Hop today vs. back in the day, his favorite sports teams, and much more! Follow Kool Keith on Instagram: @officialkoolkeith and Twitter: @ultraman7000. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax. Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/index.html. https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop.html. 

Mark Calderon from Color Me Badd on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" on WSJU Radio at St. John's University

I want to thank Mark Calderon from the RnB group Color Me Badd for calling into my show "Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max" on WSJU Radio at St. John's University! We discussed when and how the group formed as well as how they got their name. They auditioned for Kool & The Gang and it all started from there, in which they were signed to Giant Records. We discussed their albums and hit songs including I Wanna Sex You Up, which was also in the classic movie New Jack City as well its soundtrack. They won two Soul Train Music Awards and an American Music Award. Mark talked about touring around the world and meeting his idols while on the tours. Mark is now going solo and he just released his first single It's Like Good Sex, which is available on all music platforms! Be on the lookout because Mark will be releasing another single soon and much more! Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop.html. Follow Mark Calderon on Instagram and Twitter: @themarkcalderon. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax. 

Diamond D talks The Diam Piece 2 & producing for legends on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max"

I want to thank the legend Diamond D of D.I.T.C. for coming on the show today on WSJU Radio at St. John's University. It was an honor. We discussed his new masterpiece album that just dropped on May 10th called The Diam Piece 2. It is available on all music platforms. My favorites off of this album are Got It Covered, Turn It Up, Omg, Bodied, Survive or Die, Chivas Blanc, and Maintaining. We talked about the new age of Hip-Hop vs. the old age of Hip-Hop. He talked about producing and sampling his music as well as producing for other legends in the industry. Be on the lookout, especially locally, because Diamond D will be doing some upcoming events in New York regarding the new album. To all the youth as well as my peers, it is important and I encourage you to go do your research on the pioneers and learn where Hip-Hop came from!

You can follow Diamond D on Instagram and Twitter @diamondditc.

You can follow Keenan Wu Rohlman on Instagram and Twitter @keenan_wu.

You can follow me on Instagram and Twitter @thereelmax.

You can watch the full interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H16jnbdCY-c.

Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop.html. 

INTRO (Buddy Wike and Jeffrey Sanders) discuss their music on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max"

I want to thank Buddy Wike and Jeffrey Sanders of the legendary RnB group INTRO for coming on my show Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max on WSJU Radio at St. John's University in Queens, NY last night. Buddy talked about meeting Kenny Greene in the army and how the group came together. Heavy D helped push them when they were starting out. They talked about their experience with Stevie Wonder and how he beat Jeffrey in air hockey twice. They also did the greatest cover of Stevie Wonder's Ribbon in the Sky and Stevie loved it. They also talked about writing for Mary J. Blige and other artists in the industry. Jeffrey said that the ending skit of Come Inside is real and that they played that part on the radio back in the day. Buddy and Jeffrey shared their experiences making their two albums INTRO and New Life as well as going on tour. We had a Nas vs. Jay-Z discussion. Buddy grew up with Jay-Z and played basketball with him as well. They gave their opinion of RnB and Hip-Hop today. We also talked about fashion today vs. fashion back in the day and sports. Shoutout to Andrew Brown aka Young Cornbread for coming to the start of the interview. Shoutout to Loko Warbucks for coming on the show and spitting a freestyle. Buddy murdered the mic with his freestyle. Jeffrey and Buddy gave an amazing acapella performance of Let Me Be the One and Love Thang! Be on the lookout because INTRO may be releasing new music soon! Thanks again for coming on the show and most of all Rest In Peace Kenny Greene.

Watch this full interview on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D004Y49KTec&feature=youtu.be. 

Follow Buddy Wike on Instagram: @buddywike.

Follow Jeffrey Sanders on Instagram: @jeffsandersnyc.

Follow Loko Warbucks on Instagram: @newblacksoul and on Twitter: @lokowarbucks.

Follow Andrew Brown on Instagram: @youngcornbread and Twitter: @young_cornbread.

Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax.

Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/index.html. 

 

 

 

 

 

Derrick Jones of the NY Jets on "Sports & Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" with guest co-host Tony Paventa on WSJU Radio at St. John's University

     I want to thank Derrick Jones for calling into WSJU Radio at St. John's University to talk with me and my boy Tony Paventa from World Wrestling Radio on WSJU Radio on Thursday's from 12:00-1:00pm est. He is a part of the New Jack City defensive squad. Derrick has a strong presence on the field as well as in the locker room. When #31 is on the field he gives it his all and he even told us what the feeling was like getting his first career interception. He talked about how being a father changed his life as well as his college career at Ole Miss. He gave his expectations for the upcoming season and is very high on the tremendous moves that the front office made during this free agency. I am looking forward to seeing Derrick and the team out there on the field soon! Shoutout to my brother Zaire Adams for the fire promo flier! 

Follow Derrick Jones on Instagram and Twitter: @belegendary19. Follow Tony Paventa on Instagram: @tanooch96. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax. Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/index.html. 

 

Legendary DJ Chuck Chillout talks Kool Chip and Masters of the Rhythm on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" on WSJU Radio at St. John's University

     I want to thank the legend DJ Chuck Chillout for calling into my show last night on WSJU Radio at St. John's University. He told me about the first time he saw a set of turntables, in which he wanted to become a DJ. He received his first set of turntables for his birthday and his dream of becoming a DJ came true. He told me how he got his name as well as collaborating with Kool Chip for their classic album "Masters of the Rhythm" that released in 1989. He talked about his journey to becoming an on air DJ in 1982 on 98.7 Kiss FM. He loved DJing overseas in Japan and having a radio show over there as well. He loved it so much that he almost didn't come back. He was one of the first DJs to play Hip-Hop music in Japan and the people loved it. He named his favorite artists from back in the day as well as some of the artists he likes today. Chuck Chillout keeps it real and has no time for 'Space Music', in which he gave that name to the mainstream Hip-Hop today. He told a hilarious story about Desiigner when he saw him in the hallway at WBLS. Thanks again for calling in and giving me the positive advice! Most of all don't forget to lock into DJ Chuck Chillout's show on Saturday nights from 11:00pm to 12:00am est on WBLS! https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop.html 

Follow DJ Chuck Chillout on Instagram and Twitter: @djchuckchillout. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax. Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/index.html. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hip Hop legend Rampage The Last Boy Scout talks about the Flipmode Squad and being on the Flava In Ya Ear Remix on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" on WSJU Radio at St. John's University

     I want to thank Hip-Hop legend Rampage for calling into my show last night on WSJU Radio at St. John's University. He mentioned many rappers who influenced him including Special Ed and Chubb Rock. Growing up in Flatbush Brooklyn, NY he lived around many of these rappers. Busta Rhymes is his first cousin and they are in the same group known as the Flipmode Squad. He talked about signing his first deal and being on the greatest Hip-Hop remix of all time, which is Craig Mack's Flava In Ya Ear Remix. He discussed his friendships with Craig Mack and The Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie Smalls. He has another song with Craig Mack that they recently had recorded before Craig Mack sadly, passed away. We talked about his classic first album Scout's Honor... by Way of Blood and the hit song off of the album Wild for da Night. One of the greatest parts about this interview was that Rampage was freestyling at times! He started the hashtag/term for Hip-Hop today and that is mumble rap. He has kept it real from day one and tells it like it is. He made his music the way he wanted to and I have always loved the grittiness in his music. He has a lot going on: he is going to be in an upcoming movie, he is creating a cartoon, he has his own headphone brand, he has his own sports and Hip-Hop show on NBC, and he is a DJ. Be on the lookout because he has a vault of tracks recorded and he will be dropping a new album soon called When Hell Freezes Over! Thanks again Rampage for calling into my show last night, I had a great time! 

Follow Rampage on Instagram: @therealrampage and @rampagethelastboyscout and Twitter: @therealrampage. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax. Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/index.html. 

 

     Shoutout to my brother Zaire Adams for creating the dope promo for this show! Contact him for designs and follow him on Instagram @zaydesignsthat @trippyy.zay

Mr. Dalvin from the legendary RnB group Jodeci on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" on WSJU Radio at St. John's University

     I want to thank Mr. Dalvin for calling into my show last night on WSJU Radio at St. John's University. He talked about his influences to make music as well as his brother Devante's gift for songwriting. They were born in Virginia, moved to North Carolina, and eventually moved to New York to sign with Uptown records. When they teamed up with K-CI and JoJo, they formed one of the greatest RnB groups of all time known as Jodeci. They went on to win four Billboard Awards and two Soul Train Awards. We discussed the making behind all of their albums and their hit song Forever My Lady was originally going to be called the Jodeci interlude. He also discussed what it was like working with some of the industries legends such as Puff Daddy, Redman, Suge Knight, 2Pac, and the Wu-Tang Clan. We talked about his classic solo album Met.A.Mor.Phic that released in 2000. He mentioned his favorite artists today and one who he would love to collaborate with is Drake. He confirmed that a Jodeci biopic is in the works. He said that we can expect a new Jodeci album this year, which I and many people will definitely be looking forward to! We discussed sports as well and he is a huge Dallas Cowboys fan! Thanks again Mr. Dalvin for calling into my show last night, this was a great interview! Follow 

Follow Mr. Dalvin on Instagram: @mr.dalvin and Twitter: @mrdalvin. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax. Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/index.html. 

 

     Shoutout to my brother Zaire Adams for creating the dope flier for the show! Follow him on Instagram and hit him up for great designs/promos @zaydesignsthat @trippyy.zay

NY Jets' Kelvin Beachum Jr. on "Sports & Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" with guest co-host Tony Paventa on WSJU Radio at St. John's University

     I want to thank Kelvin Beachum Jr. for calling into my show last night! He is very personable and a great guy! He talked about his good deeds and his charity work off the field as well as his college career at SMU. He told us what it was like for him and his wife to be at the Super Bowl as a nominee for the NFL Walter Payton Man of The Year Award, even though he wasn't playing with the New York Jets in the big game! He described what it was like being drafted and playing for one of his favorite teams growing up the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also told us what Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is like as well as the ex-New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles. Tony Paventa asked a great question about his time playing with the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, in which they defeated the Indianapolis Colts and he described how the team prepped for that time difference. He told us personally who are the toughest defensive players that he's faced against. He spoke about what it was like coming to New York, being from Texas, and signing with the Jets. Kelvin is also a fan of Gospel music such as the Temptations, Blackstreet, and The Isley Brothers. The mindset for Kelvin and the Jets, like it is always, is to take the next step, make the playoffs, get to and win the Super Bowl. Thanks again Kelvin, and I look forward to speaking with you again! 

Follow Kelvin Beachum on Instagram: @kelvin.beachum.jr and Twitter: @kelvinbeachumjr. Follow Tony Paventa on Instagram: @tanooch96. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax. Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/index.html.