Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max

YS discusses producing for Desiigner, OT Genasis & Don Q on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max"

Shoutout to New Jersey's own music producer YS for coming on my show yesterday on WSJU Radio at St. John's University. He started making beats in middle school. He has produced songs for some of the biggest artists in the game, such as: Desiigner, OT Genasis, Don Q, and Mariahlynn. More big things are on the way for YS! Follow YS on Instagram: @ysonnatrack and on Twitter: @YSONNATRACK1. Follow me on Instgram and Twitter: @thereelmax. Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/index.html. Watch the full interview on my YouTube channel: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EygQkxhxA9w. Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxPUmQwd1vI&t=89s

K Chrys of LB Fam discusses 260 Herkimer EP on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max"

Shoutout to K Chrys of LB Fam for coming on my show "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" for an interview this week. We discussed his newest solo 260 Herkimer Ep, which is available on all music platforms: https://music.apple.com/us/album/260-herkimer-ep/1470822028 and The Lost Boyz Next Generation album, which is also available on all platforms: https://music.apple.com/us/album/next-generation/1466486088. He talked about his grandmother setting the foundation for him, his time at NYU and LIU, Steve Stoute giving him advice as one of his professor's while attending NYU, his advice he gave to Chrysler, which led him to getting a sponsorship with the company, meeting Mr. Cheeks for the first time and making music together along with fellow group member Freaky Kah, being a manager for The Lost Boyz and actor Marc John Jefferies, past and upcoming performances, and much more! Follow K Chrys on Instagram and Twitter: @kaceychrysler. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax. Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/index.html. https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop.html. LZZZZ!!!!

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. 

2019 NBA Free Agency talk on "Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max" with guest co-host Loko Warbucks

Loko Warbucks and I broke down what went down so far in the 2019 NBA Free Agency on WSJU Radio at St. John's University. Follow Loko Warbucks on Instagram @newblacksoul and Twitter @LokoWarbucks. You can follow me on Instagram and Twitter @thereelmax. Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/index.html. https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop.html. Podbean: https://sportsandhiphopwithdjmadmax.podbean.com/. Watch the full show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL2AdShvq10&feature=youtu.be. 

38 Spesh talks Son of G Rap and working with Benny The Butcher on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" on WSJU Radio at St. John's University

I want to thank Hip-Hop emcee 38 Spesh for calling into my show this past Monday afternoon. He talked about writing rhymes at a young age, how he chose his name, his first music projects, and working with some of the greats in the industry including: DJ Premier, Kool G Rap, AZ, Cormega, Styles P, Jadakiss, Uncle Murda, French Montana, and Noreaga. We discussed his most recent projects including Son of G Rap, 5 Shots EP, 38 Strategies of Raw, The Trust Tape 3, and his new record with BENNY THE BUTCHER called Sunday School featuring Jadakiss. He's got a few upcoming projects coming soon, so be on the lookout for more heat from 38 Spesh! Also be on the lookout for upcoming performances from him as well! Follow 38 Spesh on Instagram and Twitter: @iamspesh. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax. Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/index.html. https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop.html. 

Bobby J From Rockaway talks his music influences & Kwame on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max"

I want to thank Bobby J From Rockaway for coming on my show today on WSJU Radio at St. John's University! He represents the real Hip-Hop and has bars for days. He discussed growing up and being exposed to all types of music by his family members. His brother was the one who got him into Hip-Hop. Artists such as Biggie Smalls, Nas, Jay-Z, DMX, and Big Pun were his gateway drugs for becoming an emcee. Hip-Hop legend Kwame' took Bobby J under his wing at an early age and he has helped him with his music throughout his career. He told a few J. Cole stories and was best friends with Bas in high school. He has many fire songs out now on all music platforms including: Let Me Breathe, Walter White, The Return, and Hometown. Be on the lookout because he will be releasing a fire project very soon!

You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter @bobbyjfromrockaway.

You can follow me on Instagram and Twitter @thereelmax.

You can watch the full interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBW1H8sQwE0&feature=youtu.be.

Website: 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. 

Andrew Brown aka Young Cornbread on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" on WSJU Radio at St. John's University

In this interview, Andrew Brown discusses growing up in Boston, playing baseball and basketball, starting his radio career at his high school, coming to St. John's University, joining WSJU Radio, interning with Sway in the Morning at Sirius XM, Hip-Hop and RnB today vs. Hip-Hop and RnB back in the day, the death and legacy of Nipsey Hussle, societal isssues, his upcoming radio project, and much more! Salute to Andrew for paving the way for me at WSJU Radio and for all the things you've taught me! Congratulations on graduating! Big things are in store for you and I'm looking forward to the project!

You can follow Andrew Brown on Instagram @youngcornbread and Twitter @young_cornbread.

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

DJ Tony Tone on becoming a Heavy Hitter & his interviews "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max"

I want to thank DJ Tony Tone from Street Glory on Hot 97, which airs on Sunday Mornings at 7am est, for coming on my show Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max on WSJU Radio at St. John's University last night! He talked about becoming a DJ and knowing his why at the age of 12. He is passionate about Christian Hip-Hop music and he started spinning it at a young age! He described his journey to Hot 97, getting his own show on the station, and becoming a Heavy Hitter! We discussed his interviews with DJ Scratch, his pastor A.R. Bernard, and DeVon Franklin. Go checkout those interviews and much more on Tony Tone's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/djtonytoneBKS. Shoutout to Loko Warbucks for coming on the show and spitting a fire freestyle over EPMD's Headbanger! We also talked sports! Tony is a Golden State Warriors, New York Yankees, and New York Giants fan. Tony Tone gave important advice to anyone who is trying to make it in the industry and knowing your why plays a big part of it! Most of all, DJ Tony Tone thanks God for his journey in life and I think we all should thank God more than we do!

You can follow DJ Tony Tone on Instagram and Twitter @djt2bks.

You can follow Loko Warbucks on Instagram @newblacksoul and Twitter @lokowarbucks.

You can watch this interview on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg?view_as=subscriber.

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