
1 - Supa Jeanius Jean Grae
Supa Jeani Jeani Jeani flexes her superhero powers with the Radio Boys (C.Truth & Kev Lawrence). We go all around the world with this one discovering along the way: Why Jean was on stage with an apron grilling chicken, how germans do the 2 step, history that was taken for granted, how rolling with the machine was a wash out, why she doesn't perform for 92 crack prices, what its like coming from the lineage of 2 great jazz artist, how to quench a love thirst. We also get to: the radio boys nutritional diet, why Jean won't be on a motorcycle with a bikini, breaching contracts, and having white soccer moms at her concerts. You don't wanna miss all of that or the live call we got from Jean's biggest fan from Montreal, Canada. This is one of those classics folks. Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Cheers!
2 - T Ski Valley episode - Catch the beat
Pioneer T Ski Valley grand grooves with the Radio Boys (C.Truth & Kev Lawrence) as he reminisces about Moody's record shop, the white plains road beginnings, the release in 1980 of his most popular release "Catch the Beat", the era of long records, his bulldog lawyer Kenner, the business of using a record, and what criteria is necessary to sample his record. Catch the Beat has been sampled or used in the movies Strictly Business, New Jack City, Fresh as well as by Prince Markie Dee, Jennifer Lopez, Kwame, Will-i-Am, and by tv shows: All my children and Martin. See how the radio boys were able to negotiate a free use of T Ski's record live on air. Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Cheers!
3 - Renaissance artist on the canvas tip "RIZZ 22"
Painter RIZZ 22 brings his craftmanship from the canvas to Thermal Soundwaves. Newark born artist talks about being a trend setter of the top hat before T Pain, playing the trumpet and flute, why his art provokes action, working with Andre 3000, Faith Evans and Angie Stone, being a graffiti artist before bringing it to galleries, his experience at the now defunct Freak Nik, and having his work in the CNN building. This guy is super talented he drew 3 paintings during the course of the show on the spot and they were great. He is going to be the new art sensation folks. Listen to find out what American Idol star endorsed him. Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Cheers!
4 - Actor "Al Be Back" from the movie ATL & Def Poetry Jam
The radio boys (Kev Lawrence & C.Truth) chat it up with Al Be Back. He played the character Brooklyn in the ATL. We learned that he does more than act. Al tunes everyone in on being a Nuyorican poetry slam champion, performing on Def Poetry Jam on Bway, watching T.I. work, why Lauren London is nothing more than family, producing/writing for Kanye West, living in Big Pun's attic and the truth about the family of Big Pun. If you didn't know Pun is his actual cousin. He also speaks on racism from within on the eve of the nomination of the first black president of the US. When we go deep make sure you catch the pass. Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Cheers!
5 - South American import episode feat. "SHELLON"
South American beauty Shellon stops by the show to fill us in on her journey from the Rain Forest continent to hop scotching across the US and our neighbors up north. Things get a little creepy with the stalker caller and then Shellon recounts an incident in California where someone was peepin in her window, Goodie Mob style. We also discuss her olympic dreams on the gymnast tip, being a trained dancer, going bowling with the infamous producer Teddy Riley (yep yep), why the title female rapper is a misnomer, and how she has to explain to people she meets that she indeed is a rapper, not an R&B singer. The radio boys (C.Truth & Kev Lawrence) advises Shellon on what clubs to hit when out west as they recap a crazy Opera scenario. If that wasn't enough, Shellon proves herself worthy by dropping rhymes live in studio at the drop of a beat, literally. You will be routing for her after hearing this show. Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Cheers!
6 - West coast rap godfather episode feat Lonzo Williams
The radio boys (Kev Lawrence & C.Truth) relive west coast rap history with the godfather Alonzo Williams. Lonzo drops science on his new DVD “Once upon a time in Compton” and lets us know how NWA started in his living room, the real inspiration behind Easy E’s Ruthless Records, having his own club and label at 21 yrs old, and opening up for The Barkays, Mary Jane Girls, Morris Day & The Time. But wait there’s more Lonzo also speaks truth on: wearing Romeos aka elf shoes, starting the world class wrecking crew, recording the demos of: Tone Loc, DJ Pooh, Coolio, Easy E, views on the rapper Game and others of today, his upcoming book, run ins with the cops, thoughts on the movie Training Day, and the call that he got from the Mafia in relation to JJ Fad.
A lot of knowledge and wisdom on this show get your pen and paper ready. It will be well worth your while. Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Cheers!
7 - The Future artist episode feat. Josh Xantus
The radio boys (Kev Lawrence & C.Truth) chop it up with NY's own young Josh Xantus. He speaks openly about the music game, being original & creative, being trained at the prestigious Juilliard and how college helped his art, his feelings on T-Pain, hanging with Sheek Louch, navigating the back streets of Yonkers, and what makes a great stage show. We also get at him about his close encounter with Bre from America's Next Top Model as well as give him some advice on how to choose the right woman. All that and more.This is a must listen. It's ok to have fun folks, so stop mean muggin and Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Cheers!
8 - Retro Kidz episode
The radio boys (Kev Lawrence & C.Truth) have a wild crazy time in studio with the Retro Kidz. We find out why these kids of the now generation decided to adapt the styles and look of the late 80's, early 90's. They also speak about the first reaction to their throw back dress codes, the upcoming clothing line, tv & movie projects, their first cover on the Village Voice, hair bleach, using jam, opening up for slick rick, performing at summerstage, and the big snapping session that went back and forth between the Radio Boyz and Flip aka the Black Smurf Leprecaun. It got out of control real fast. It's ok to have fun folks, so stop mean muggin and Give your ears some entertainment. Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Cheers!
9 - Inglewood episdode featuring Toussaint
The radio boys (C.Truth & Kev Lawrence) take a retrospective view of the Golden State of California and the Peach State of Georgia through the eyes of singer Toussaint. Toussaint speaks on his rough time in the streets of Inglewood, living in his Sedan Deville, driving across country to Georgia with no money and his only posessions in his car, starting out as a rapper, where the name Toussaint comes from, making it as an artist in Cali, making links in Atlanta, and what he plans to do when he goes back to Inglewood. All of that plus more and we also discover how drippy his jheri curls were back in the day. Pure comedy. Give your ears some entertainment it's been missing from other places and then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Cheers! The future is here and now.
10 - Congressman Kevin Powell episode
An author/activiist/politician makes his way on Thermal Soundwaves. Brooklyn, New York congressman hopeful Kevin Powell joins the Radio Boys (Kev Lawrence & C.Truth) to poli about The Stop the Violence Movement 2, disturbing news about rapper Queen Pen, his platform on job training, job readyness, disposable american culture, hip hop vs america, using basketball as an organizing space, good times at the fever and fun house clubs, an endorsement from KRS One, touring with Common, and a little history on DJ Drama. In addition he discusses his new book, "The Black Male Handbook". In a time when who you put into office is highly critical we converse with someone who is worthy of hearing out. Give your ears some information it's been missing from other places and then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Cheers! The future is here and now.
11 - We got it for cheap episode with The Clipse
On another installment of the state of Viriginia, the radio boys (C.Truth & Kev Lawrence) get it for cheap with The Clipse. We get revealing speech from these rap dope boys on riding dirty down route 13, working with artist you don't like, Lil Wayne doing not thorough things, their early days at Elektra records, the Re-Up gang, surviving a major label that doesn't push rap, why L.A.Reid is great at his job, and Pusha dating Bahamadia, whoa. All of this plus more and the answer to the question, "What happened to that boy". We love it when artist don't hold back. Give your ears some entertainment it's been missing from other places and then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Cheers! The future is here and now.
12 - Virginia episode featuring Skillz
We head down I-95 to the state of Virginia which they say is for lovers but it also is for great music. In this episode we focus on hip hop with VA's own Skillz. He candidly clues us in to life in VA beyond the beach & rump shaking, who he has written platinum hits for, his feelings on Shaq, touring with the legend Jazzy Jeff, and what's really in that million dollar back pack he carries around. Another classic you know how the Radio Boys (Kev Lawrence, C.Truth) do. Plus hear music from G Unit, Jean Grae, Skillz, Busta, and Nas. Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com for what's to come in the future. Cheers! We've just begun to scratch the surface folks.
13 - A.Marketing Industry episode feat. Anita Bryant
Entrepreneur and all around good woman Anita Bryant drops by the show to reveal the dues she paid working in the industry for Atlantic Records, going to Morgan State, The Set it Off program for the betterment of young women, wine tasting, what to have prepared when hiring a marketing company, and much more. We will also reveal how Thermal Soundwaves Radio Boys (C.Truth and Kev Lawrence) will be bringing the heat to all the ladies out there. Plus a lot of candid secrets are unmasked about the record game. You don't want to miss this episode. Get your note pad out. Then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com to find out what's coming next on the show. The future begins now. Cheers !
14 - Chaundon champagne episode
The radio boys (C.Truth Kev Lawrence) get in a wild one with NC resident and Bronx native Chaundon. Chaundon has been paying his dues since 1993. Wanting to subvert the cold of the north, Chaundon migrated to the new south North Carolina. He breaks down the support of hip hop in the tar heel state. Also touched upon: hookers from the point (yes the HBO special), days at NC Central with Little Brother, doing porn after his rap career, possible appearance on girls gone wild, being a road manager, and selling merch. This is one of those fun episodes that almost got out of control in a hurry. Also music from Ali Vegas, Nas, Jean Grae, Little Brother and more. Hear it for yourself and then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com to keep up to date with what's coming next. The future begins now. Don't be left behind.
15 - Guru & Solar Jazzamatazz episode
The leader of the jazz and hip hop fusion, GURU joins us with his partner Solar to reveal how they keep real hip hop alive. They also discuss their road tour, running 7 Grand records, artist who require bodyguards, underestimating the intelligence of the audience, the new Jazzamatazz album, and being co-signed by Donald Byrd. In addition, we find out what happened with a particular bathroom confrontation and when was last call for Guru. Entertaining and informative this episode gets saucy at moments. Check it out for yourself and then log on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com to get updates on what's to come in the future. Cheers !
16 - Darkchild Multiplatinum Diamond Producer episode
Atlantic City native Rodney Darkchild Jerkins takes time out from his busy schedule to chop it up with the Radio Boys (C.Truth & Kev Lawrence) about his relationship with Missy Elliott, putting on Gina Thompson and not working with her again, taking Brandy to the next level (the 1st album he did with her sold 8 million copies), calling in a favor from Notorious Big, the business of producing, riding through harlem with Michael Jackson and being the Quincy Jones of this generation. Thats just for starters. A lot will be revealed from this young music veteran who has made hits for Tiffany Evans, Mary J Blige, Monica, Janet Jackson, Destinys Child, Keyshia Cole, Toni Braxton, Britney Spears, PCD, J-Lo, Natasha Bedingfield and Tatyana Ali (yes Ashley from the Fresh Prince). You will want to listen to this one multiple times, it's one for the history books. See how we make history by logging on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com, Cheers !
17 - T.O.U.R magazine episode part 1
The founder of T.O.U.R magazine, Mariama Primus, drops by to discuss the vision behind the mag, what a true writer is, and what separates this publication from the rest of the crowded failing market. We also discover the talent of riding. T.O.U.R is an innovative online magazine dedicated to the multifaceted elements of urban lifestyle throughout various genres of music, television, film, fashion and art. While maintaining focus on independent, progressive and alternative hip-hop artists, T.O.U.R shines the spotlight on authentic artists from major labels that exude genuine talent and passion for their craft. So pack your bags and get ready to go on an award T.O.U.R with C.Truth, Kev Lawrence, The radio boys. Visit: www.thermalsoundwaves.com to find out whats up next.
18 - T.O.U.R magazine episode Part 2
More with The founder of T.O.U.R magazine, Mariama Primus. Plus exclusives from Nas, Babs Bunny of Making the band and Teairra Marie. T.O.U.R is an innovative online magazine dedicated to the multifaceted elements of urban lifestyle throughout various genres of music, television, film, fashion and art. While maintaining focus on independent, progressive and alternative hip-hop artists, T.O.U.R shines the spotlight on authentic artists from major labels that exude genuine talent and passion for their craft. So pack your bags and get ready to go on an award T.O.U.R with C.Truth, Kev Lawrence, The radio boys. Visit: www.thermalsoundwaves.com to find out whats up next.
19 - Directing videos - What's the scenario episode
In this adventure the Radio Boys (C.Truth & Kev Lawrence) head to Far Rockaway beach where they learn, "Life is not a beach". They catch up with video/film director Scenario who compares Far Rockaway to Las Vegas as far as how some problems are solved. He also talks about the Stack Bundles documentary, relations to Dipset, Jim Jones, what a video mash up is and why he is better than scorcese, lucas, and spielberg but without the budget. Scenario has produced videos for: Fabolous, Grafh, Stat Quo, Red Cafe, G Unit, Jason Fox and more. He has directed commericials for Vitatmin Water and Wrigley's winterfresh gum. If that wasn't enough he explains if he would ever do a blue movie and the difference between a camera man vs. video director. For all you aspiring visual, film, or video directors this show's especially for you. Find out more about the show your grandma recommends "Thermal Soundwaves" by logging on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com, Cheers !
20 - Video Music Box - Uncle Ralph McDaniels episode
The legendary influential individual we affectionately call Uncle Ralph McDaniels pays us a visit to discuss the 25th Year Anniversary of Video Music Box, the show that created the standard for MTV, BET, etc. It laid the foundation for all the rest to follow and is still monitored by employees at these major networks. Ralph talks about some of the 25 events that will take place to celebrate VMB. He enlightens all on the new innovation in djing called video mixing and how he has the biggest video archive ever. Also find out what part Ralph played in the careers of Tupac, BBD, Wutang Clan, Greg Nice, X-Clan, and Lil Mama to name a few. You are going to want this show for your archives folks. Find out more about the show that causing excitement across the globe by logging on to: www.thermalsoundwaves.com
21 - International Episode Part 1 feat. Paola Jean
We go overseas in this episode with the assistance of the beautifully talented Paola Jean. Paola joins us to talk about her music, Haitians in Sweden, farm antics, American Idol in Sweden, being multilingual and a multi-blend. We even get a live foreign language lesson. Don't worry no translator is needed. As usual you will be treated to an artist and information you wouldn't normally receive else where. Enjoy and spread the word. Find out more about what everyone is buzzing about “Thermal Soundwaves” by checking out the website: www.thermalsoundwaves.com, “This is the beginning of the future”.
22 - International Episode Part 2 feat. Paola Jean
Back for the second time Paola Jean returns to visit us live in studio. She does a little impromptu performance, tells how her music has inspired a special person, reveals her specialty cooking dish, gives an overview on the future of racism, drops science on stomping grapes in Venice, lays out the treatment of an upcoming video, and basks in the joy of working with new born babies. Thermal Soundwaves is the natural alternative. You will know why if you don't already. "This is the beginning of the future". www.thermalsoundwaves.com
23 - Staten Island episode feat.Phil Anastasia, Rahsaan, L.A.B
In this episode the Radio boys head to the forgotten NYC borough of Staten Island. Phil Anastasia, AMA, and the L.A.B are new artist who drop by to assist on the journey. The job of A&R is attacked from the inside out. If you have this job title, I hope you have a strong stomach. We will learn about the secret emcee book that exist and which many artists today should be reading but are not. We also are joined by Rahsaan via satellite from Miami. The crew talks about the Rock the Bells tour that will be hitting a city near you of which they will be a part of. Of course things wouldn't be complete without a live performance in studio, you get that as well.
24 & 25 - Chicago episode featuring Kazi the Blak
In this episode the radio boys, C.Truth and Kev Lawrence examine the Midwest windy city of Chicago. Native rhyme master Kazi the Blak drops by to assist on the journey. We all will learn about the history of Chicago, what a real Chicago emcee is about, the difference between the north side and south side, the legacy of the Daly’s (the family that still runs the city to this day), why a real chicago artist does not wear pink or a man bag, who founded Chicago (you will be surprised with that fact), the similarity of the Chi & Harlem, what artist are posing like they are from Chicago, the mob influence, Al Capone’s rise, a former mayor’s short lived habitation in an infamous housing project, and so much more. You will receive an education like no other. You will also be treated to a live in studio performance by Kazi the Blak a true artist in every sense of the word. This is one of those classic shows that you will want for your archives.
26 - Vegas Episode
Thermal Soundwaves radio presents the BBQ and Las Vegas edition. The Radio Boys (C.Truth and Kev Lawrence) big up all of the people who have officially started their summer by sparking up the grill. Also, R&B crooner and Las Vegas veteran Daniel Lowery stops by to discuss his new projects, surviving Las Vegas, the mob, Wayne Newton, Don Rickles, Charles Barkley, his recent book, Sandra Bernhardt, Paul Mooney, never leaving the black jack table and many more aspects from an insider's perspective.