LAWS INTERVIEW on CDR

 

Shine Travis and Laws discuss signing with J.U.S.T.I.C.E League/ Warner Bros./Asylum, why he named his mixtape 4:57, already working on his next project, beginning his career as a battle rapper, how he acquired the name Laws, working with Don Cannon and The J.U.S.T.I.C.E League, and much more. Check it out and subscribe http://www.youtube.com/crackdistributors

BIG K.R.I.T INTERVIEW on CDR: Crack Distributors Radio

Shine Travis and Big K.R.I.T discuss the release of his new project "KRIT WUZ HERE", his collaboration with Devin the Dude on "Moon & Stars", and reactions of friends and family in Mississippi with his recent work. They also discuss Big K.R.I.T's recording process since he produced, mixed, and performed on all the records on "KRIT WUZ HERE", his first appearance on CDR in february, and much more.

CHRIS LEE CtotheJL.com INTERVIEW on CDR: CRACK DISTRIBUTORS RADIO

Shine Travis and Holley Monelle talk to Chris Lee of CtotheJL.com about the steps he made to develop his online lifestyle magazine ctothejl.com, Odyssey Denim Co, being included in the 'Most Stylish New Yorkers' list by TimeOut New York Magazine, online tastemakers, brand awareness, and his company CJL Media.

RADICAL OUTING INTERVIEW on CDR: Crack Distributors Radio [Rocksmith 2010 Spring/Summer Preview]

Shine Travis spoke to Strictly Business of the group Rocky Business and the Radical Outing Collective during their shoot for the Spring/Summer 2010 Collection of Rocksmith Clothing. During the interview we discuss the meaning behind Radical Outing, the various genres of music the collective experiments with, how the members came together, and more. We have also included some behind the scenes footage of the Rocksmith Clothing Spring/Summer Collection shoot. Check Photos Here: http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/04/25/rocksmith-springsummer-2010-collection/

DAS RACIST INTERVIEW on CDR: Crack Distributors Radio

Shine Travis and Holley Monelle talk to DAS RACIST about their debut project, "Shut Up, Dude." We also talk to them about their production, how they met in college, the Minority Fest they orchestrated in Williamsburg Brooklyn, and much more.

THELONIOUS MARTIN INTERVIEW on CDR: Crack Distributors Radio

Shine Travis talks to producer Thelonious Martin about his record "Dope Girl" by Harlems Cash, which was played on Hot 97 by Peter Rosenberg and featured on DJ Quiz's newest mixtape. They also discuss Thelonious Martin's new instrumental LP "1 UP" and his new streetwear mixtape with clothing line, DOPE COUTURE.

DANNY BROWN INTERVIEW on CDR

Shine Travis and Holley Monelle talk to Danny Brown during his visit to NYC and discuss his new project "The Hybrid", his unique delivery and personality, the idea behind "The Hybrid", as well as the reality and comedy in his music. They also touch on Detroit, we learn Danny is "based", and what we can expect from his future projects.

CHACE INFINITE INTERVIEW ON CDR: Crack Distributors Radio

 

Shine Travis and Holley Monelle spoke to Chace Infinite about his group with super producer DJ Khalil; "Self Scientific", his mixtape "I Would Have Killed This", and his Chace Infinite x GoodWoodNYC AFRICA Collab pieces which can be found at http://www.goodwoodnyc.com

FREDDIE GIBBS INTERVIEW on CDR: Crack Distributors Radio

 

Shine Travis and Freddie Gibbs discuss his LA Weekly Cover, dream collaborations, his mixtape projects, and how people in the corporate world can relate to his music. Shine Travis also asks Freddie Gibbs, "If there were a young man here who was where you were at 7 years ago, what advice would you give him?" Check out the interview and see what Freddie Gibbs' advice was, also make sure to subscribe to http://www.youtube.com/crackdistributors

CURT@!N$ INTERVIEW on CDR: Crack Distributors Radio

Holley Monelle and Shine Travis talk with CurT@!n$ about his new single "Mode", his upcoming mixtape "The Great Adventures of DopeBoy C: Dope Goes to HollyWood", and a future album. He also discusses fashion, alpaca, twitter, NY vs. LA, and having a unique collection of books and luggage. Check it out and subscribe to http://www.youtube.com/crackdistributors

PILL INTERVIEW on CDR: Crack Distributors Radio Pt. 2

Shine Travis and Holley Monelle talk to Pill about the meanings of the numbers "4180" and "4075" as related to the titles of his two mixtapes. Pill also discusses an upcoming collaboration with Pac Div, experiences in "Pink City", emerging artists having too many features on mixtapes, 4075: The Refill and much more.

PILL INTERVIEW on CDR: Crack Distributors Radio Pt. 1

Shine Travis and Holley Monelle talk to Atlanta MC, Pill about his subject matter, delivering a message outside of what people perceive as the normal "trap" rapper, his record "Trap Goin Ham", how he met Killer Mike, and what it felt like to be an artist in high school recording in Outkast's Stankonia Studios.

SMOKE DZA INTERVIEW on CDR

Shine Travis talks to Smoke Dza about his newest project Substance Abuse, Weed Culture with todays hip hop stars, and his new video for "Marley & Me" featuring Asher Roth, Curren$y, and Devin the Dude. They also discuss Cinematic Music Group, his next single "Kilo On My Neck" featuring Nipsey Hussle, and much more!

NEAKO INTERVIEW on CDR: Crack Distributors Radio

Shine Travis and Holley Monelle talk to Neako about his Rubix Cube Mixtape Series, what he wanted to convey with his newest project "Rubix Cube: Blue Edition", the ideas behind his interesting artwork, his hometown of Newark, NJ and emerging NJ artists, working with Wiz Khalifa, fashion, and much more.

SHAWN CHRYSTOPHER INTERVIEW on CDR

Shine Travis talks to Shawn Chrystopher about his album "A City with No Seasons". They also discuss the importance of songwriting and storytelling, Shawn Chrystopher's single "Heartbreaker", graduating high school at 16 and what college taught him about "being yourself" as a hip hop artist, his influences, and more.

LEMAR AND DAULEY INTERVIEW on CDR: Fashion Branding, Le Da Soul Mixtape, + More

Shine Travis and Holley Monelle talk to Kareem Co-Founder of Lemar and Dauley about the success of his brand, their new De La Soul Tribute project with Mick Boogie available now, how Lemar and Dauley was founded, urban fashion trends, collaborations between hip hop and fashion, what new pieces we can expect by the brand and much more...

CHIP THA RIPPER INTERVIEW on CDR: Crack Distributors Radio

Shine Travis and Holley Monelle talk to Chip Tha Ripper about his upcoming project with Mick Boogie & Terry Urban "The Cleveland Show", his friendship and group "The Almighty GloryUs" with Kid Cudi, working with Hi-Tek, the love he receives from his home state of Cleveland, and much more.

KIDZ IN THE HALL INTERVIEW on CDR: Crack Distributors Radio

Shine Travis talks to Kidz in the Hall about their upcoming projects, Land of Make Believe, The Professional Leisure Tour, Duck Down, their recording process, and J.Introvert asks about the story behind Double 0's hair.

Curtis Santiago Interview on CDR

Shine Travis talks to Curtis Santiago and Mike Schlosser about the canadian music scene, songwriting, music inspirations like Prince & David Bowie, working with artists like Mickey Factz, genre bending, as well as their project Have Mercy presented by Mick Boogie, GakCity, and PressPlayshow.com.

MEEK MILL : CDR Presents Part 1 [Interview]- The Conversation

CDR Presents: A Conversation with Meek Mill. Shine Travis takes CDR to Philly to visit with one of the city's hottest emerging artists; MEEK MILL. Meek has been a rising name in Philly's Hip Hop scene with his hit "In My Bag" and then making news a few months ago when T.I. announced him as the next artist on his label Grand Hustle. Since then Meek has finished serving a stint in jail and is ready to take over the charts with his newest project Flamers 2.5 and is currently readying his Flamers 3 Album with DJ Drama.

In Part 1 we discuss his Flamers series, how he met Charlie Mack & T.I. and eventually linked with TI's Grand Hustle Records, we also touch on songwriting, jealousy, jail, his hometown of Philadelphia, what the future has in store, and much more. Make sure to be on the look out for Part 2 of Shine's conversation with Meek Mill coming soon!