“Where there is a woman, there is magic.” ~Ntozake Shange

Make no mistake, hip-hop doesn’t become a billion-dollar industry without the contributions of the female emcee. Let’s run this back a 4th time in honor of International Women’s History Month. Episode 231 (Queens of The Underground IV) of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive puts on display those queens who rock the mic right! Episode streaming now.

“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it.” ~Thucydides

In this age of streaming and false microwave success. The purity of real hip-hop radio was lost. Well, it’s been found! With a warrior for this music & culture who’s unmatched. Episode 230 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive recognizes the late great legend, Sean Price. Also, musical birthday tributes to Queen Latifah, Bun B & Danny Brown. Episode streaming now!

“Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” ~Bill Bradley

Underground hip-hop radio has gradually been under a takeover. You’re witnessing this live time. Episode 229 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive has musical tributes to the legends AZ & Common. Further musical recognition to the fallen legend The Notorious B.I.G., also Criag Mack & the legend DJ Lord Sear. Episode is streaming now.

“Yin and Yang are one vital force; the primordial aura.” New underground hip-hop & classic music are blended together with a mastery unmatched. Special musical birthday tributes to the legends Grand Puba, Method Man & EL-P. Episode 228 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive streaming now!

Black is beauty, you are beautiful beyond measure, radiant even without light, powerful without force.” ~Anonymous

Underground hip-hop music is beauty, grace, grit, determination and creativity. Episode 227 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive recognizes the legends J Dilla, Trugoy the Dove aka Plug 2 of De La Soul & Lord Finesse all episode long. A blend of new music & classic hip-hop for a one of a kind listening experience. Streaming now!

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” ~Muhammad Ali

Only one hip-hop radio show stands alone. Blending new underground hip-hop with classic songs. A musical gumbo only one person can curate like a champ! Episode 226 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive is streaming now.

“Artists are the gatekeepers of the truth. We are civilization’s radical voice.” ~Paul Robeson

This is my artistry, my musical vision, a hip-hop show like no other. A place to display all those true emcees who are continuing to pay it forward making hip-hop music the right way. Special musical birthday tributes to Rapsody, Joey Bada$$ & Statik Selektah. A special R.I.P. tribute to recently fallen hip-hop artist John Forte. Episode 225 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive is streaming now.

“Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars.” You’re truly listening to history in the making in underground hip-hop radio. Episode 224 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive recognizes belated birthdays of the legends Mos Def aka Yasiin Bey, Phonte of Little Brother and Skyzoo. Streaming now!

“What you are is god’s gift to you; what you become is your gift to god.” ~ Hans Urs von Balthasar

Underground hip-hop radio was dying for new leadership. Real music has existed for far too long in the shadows, but no more. Episode 223 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive will help you bring in the new year right! Special musical birthday tributes to the legends General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun, Evidence originally of Dilated Peoples and Easy Mo Bee, one of the most important producers in the last 30 years. Special R.I.P. tribute to Buff Love of The Fat Boys. Episode streaming now!

“No person is born great; great people become great when others are sleeping.” ~ African Proverb

This hip-hop show is one of a kind. Find out for yourself! Episode 222 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive streaming now!

“I fight not for the glory, but for the silence that follows a battle well fought.” ~ Spartan quote

These New York Giants were titans in hip-hop and bump heads in the next epic versus battle in the critically acclaimed series.

Episode 221 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive welcomes you to Prodigy of Mobb Deep versus Sean Price of Heltah Skeltah. Two emcees part of legendary groups as well as carrying hall of fame solo careers. Episode streaming now.

“Everyone who is successful must have dreamed of something.” ~ Maricopa Indian Proverb

My dream is slowly coming to fruition, make no mistake. Hip-hop radio worldwide is going to be mine! Episode 220 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive streaming now. A special musical birthday tribute to the legend Scarface. Also, a posthumous birthday tribute to the late great Big Punisher.

Artist of the Month (November): Prodigy of Mobb Deep

“The Brain is deeper than the sea.” ~ Emily Dickinson.

Enter the mystical mind of a true music maniac. Real hip-hop music has a home again for all the music heads. Episode 219 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive streaming now.

Special Musical birthday tribute to Rockness Monsta of Boot Camp Clik.

Artist of the Month (November): Prodigy of Mobb Deep

“It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere.” ~ Voltaire

The Billboard Top 100 has people shackled in belief that this notoriety equals quality music. Break free from the chains of mainstream brainwashing. Episode 218 of Real Hip Hop is Alive welcomes you to a platform for real emcees and a quality of hip-hop music unmatched in today’s music landscape. Streaming now!

Artist of the Month (November ‘25): Prodigy of Mobb Deep

“Magic lies in challenging what seems impossible.” ~ Carol Moseley Braun

Real hip-hop radio was considered extinct. I disprove this myth every week with a curating style described as melodic & alchemical. Spooky Season ‘25 culminates with Episode 217 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive, streaming now.

Special musical birthday tributes to the legends, Snoop Dogg, Planet Asia & The Alchemist. Artists of the month: Clipse.

“Calm, but alert. Relaxed, but ready. Smooth, but sharp. Humble, but confident.” ~ Anonymous

Hip-hop radio is back and better than ever. Episode 216 (Smoove & Street Sh!t Pt. IV) of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive takes you a musical ride perfectly fit to cruise too with an edge.

Special R.I.P. musical tribute to the legend D’Angelo. Birthday tribute to the underground emcee MIKE.

Artist of the Month (October ‘25): Clipse

Episode streaming now!

“Salvation and Heaven are not future events. why would you wait for anyone to come when you are already here.”

You’ve now entered a musical utopia here on earth. Real Hip-Hop Has a place to shine again, ever so divine. Episode 215 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive streaming now.

Artist of the Month (October 2025): Clipse

“Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish.” ~Anonymous

Some say it was impossible for another underground hip-hop radio show to emerge cut from the cloth of the Golden Era in the 90’s. Look no further, I got this! Episode 214 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive streaming now.

“Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance.” ~Confucius

I’m enjoying curating new music every week, patiently waiting for my time, to strike! There’s a new King of underground hip-hop radio. Episode 213 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive is straight domination homes!

Artist of the Month (September): Ghostface Killah

Special musical birthday tributes to the legends Ras Kass & KXNG Crooked. A special R.I.P. musical tribute to the Godfather of the SP1200 Paul C. McKasty. Episode streaming now!

“Since we cannot change reality; let us change the eyes which see reality.” ~Ayn Rand

A new golden era in hip-hop has emerged, meet the DJ proving real rap is here to stay. Episode 212 of Real Hip-Hop Is Alive shows who holds the keys to the city. Streaming now!

Special musical R.I.P. tributes to the legends Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul & Mac Miller. A musical birthday tribute to Cappadonna of Wu-Tang Clan. Artist of the Month (September): Ghostface Killah