This; That; and The Third: The Kelly Finnigan (Monophonics) interview

DJ Ammbush sits down with Psychedelic Soul Brother #1 Kelly Finnigan, lead man/Producer of the Bay Area based band Monophonics. Kelly breaks down his role in the band as well as the history of Monophonics. Question: what Actor did Kelly produce for before said Actor went on to win a Oscar? #Producers, if you sample you need to look into the Monophonics catalog. Kelly explains the ins and outs of being on opposite end of sampling and how Monophonics works with producers who sample them. Ill convo, tune in.

This; That: and The Third: The Kaz Kyzah Interview

DJ Ammbush sits with Kaz Kyzah, 1/3 of one of the Bay Area's most consistent groups The Team. Kaz breaks down the beginning of his rap career as well as The Team's start as a crew. Sit back and get a peak behind this Oakland hit writer's process.

This; That; and The Third: Ian "I.D." Davis Interview

DJ Ammbush sits down with Ian "I.D" Davis for a trip down memory lane in this Part One interview covering his beginnings as a DJ in Santa Rosa to becoming a go to A&R for prominent Bay Area labels such as ABB & Heiroglyphics. With so much history in his career (signing Little Brother to their first record deal, A&Ring the first installment of the Murs/9th Wonder collab's "3:16")we had to make it a 2 Part jump off, stay tuned!

For our first blast off of the new Podcast name (This; That; and The Third) DJ Ammbush sits down with Ian "I.D" Davis for a trip down memory lane in this Part One interview covering his beginnings as a DJ in Santa Rosa to becoming a go to A&R for prominent Bay Area labels such as ABB & Heiroglyphics. With so much history in his career (signing Little Brother to their first record deal, A&Ring the first installment of the Murs/9th Wonder collab's "3:16")we had to make it a 2 Part jump off, stay tuned!

DNA "Architects" with Hamza (G.O.D.)

DJ Ammbush sits down with Oakland MC Hamza for a break down on his beginnings on the mic device as well as other things poppin. Click Clack HERE for the interview. Follow the guy, @Hamzaofficial95

Producer G Koop talks Bad & Boujee & the art of Sample Replays

Did you know "Bad and Boujee" was based on a sample? A sample created by a man named G Koop, who explained sampling, sample replays and more to me in this exclusive interview.

Oakland based producer G Koop (Migos, Future, Atmosphere to name a few) sits down with Beatstars and breaks down the pros and cons of sampling verses sample replays. Nuff jewels for up and coming or established producers, tune into this 3 part interview. Check our Drums & Ammo interview with G Koop for his upbringing and introduction to music and production HERE

Drums & Ammo "Architects" Interview with ZION I

DJ Ammbush sits with MC Zion of Zion I for a in depth interview covering Zion I's early years in the ATL to building and establishing a solid fan base in the Bay Area for the last couple of decades. Zion breaks down the importance of maintaining independence after a stint with a major label (which label?). Tune into to a cool conversation with friends discussing the Bay Area, the changes the Bay has seen over the years and how the music scene has evolved.

DJ Ammbush sits with MC Zion/Zumbi of Zion I for an in depth interview covering Zion I's early years in the ATL, to building and establishing a solid fan base in the Bay Area and World wide. Zion breaks down the importance of maintaining independence after a brief stint with a major label (which label?). Tune into a cool conversation with homies discussing the Bay Area, the changes the Bay has seen over the years and how the music scene as a whole has evolved. #DNA

Bonafide Mag Cover Story: Madlib (ft.DOOM)

Peep this Madlib/MF Doom interview from the folks www.bonafidemag.com. Madlib breaks down his beginnings with his Oxnard Cali Lootpack crew, when he got his first sampler, how he connected with Freddie Gibbs and more!

Peep this Madlib/MF Doom interview from the folks www.bonafidemag.com. Madlib breaks down his beginnings with his Oxnard Cali Lootpack crew, when he got his first sampler, how he connected with Freddie Gibbs and more! #DNA

Kendrick Lamar Meets Rick Rubin and They Have an Epic Conversation | GQ

When we introduced K.Dot to Double-R at Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, conversational fireworks flew. Hit play, and come away inspired. CONNECT WITH GQ Web: http://gqm.ag/GQVIDE0S Twitter: http://gqm.ag/gqTWITTER Facebook: http://gqm.ag/gqFACEBOOK Google+: http://gqm.ag/gqGOOGLEPLUS Instagram: http://gqm.ag/gqINSTAGRAM Pinterest: http://gqm.ag/gqPINTEREST Tumblr: http://gqm.ag/gqTUMBLR The Scene: http://gqm.ag/gqTHESCENE ABOUT GQ For more than 50 years, GQ has been the premier men's magazine, providing definitive coverage of style, culture, politics and more.

GQ follows Kendrick Lamar as he chats with the great Rick Rubin at Shangri-La Studios in Malibu. Hit play, and come away inspired.

Drums & Ammo "Architects" Rob "G Koop" Mandell

DJ Ammbush sits down with producer Rob "G Koop" Mandell (DJ Khaled "I Got the Keys", Atmosphere, George Clinton and more) for a discussion covering his upbringing in Boston, his transition from Berklee Music school to the Music Business. Peep the series G Koop & O-Man. #DNA

Drums & Ammo "Architects" Mahershala Ali

D&A's DJ Ammbush talks to D&A Original Mahershala Ali about growing up in the Bay Area, his early Hip Hop roots and his journey as a Actor. Check it out. DNA

D&A's DJ Ammbush talks to D&A Original and star of the new Netflix series Luke Cage Mahershala Ali about growing up in the Bay Area, his early Hip Hop roots and his journey as a Actor.
Check it out. DNA

Rare Interview With Madlib At The Red Bull Music Academy

Since the early '90s, the reclusive Madlib has been producing music at a relentless pace. Whether he's working with artists like Freddie Gibbs, MF Doom or Erykah Badu, collaborating with the late J Dilla, or working under one of his own aliases, like the drugged out party creature Quasimoto, Madlib has carved out his own idiosyncratic corner in the massive hip-hop universe.

The Red Bull Music Academy Festival New York releases the video from their rare interview with reclusive producer Madlib.

Since the early ’90s, Madlib—AKA Otis Jackson, Jr—has been producing music at a relentless pace. Whether he’s working with artists like Freddie Gibbs, MF Doom or Erykah Badu, or collaborating with the late J Dilla, Madlib has carved out his own idiosyncratic corner in the massive hip-hop universe.

Chairman Mao coaxed him out of his studio for a rare discussion as part of the Red Bull Music Academy Festival New York. They spoke about Prince, the importance of doing taxes, the death of his Quasimotoalter ego, how he manages to stay so prolific even after having kids, collaborating with Kanye West and his love of industrial music.

Combat Jack Show "The Eric B. Episode

Back story: I was hit with a bad case of insomnia this week so by the time I sat with Eric I was going on 1 hours worth of sleep in 5 days. Add to the fact that in person, Eric's presence is intimidating. I've never met anyone more serious than Eric B. With that said, you'll pick up on the nervousness in my voice. Eric takes us back to the heart of Golden Age Hip Hop and into the future. A fascinating man. A fascinating story. Internets, we present to you the Eric B episode. Hosted by @Combat_Jack Produced by @JonathanMena Executive Produced by @MrChrisMorrow and @its_Aking Engineered by @SJKaram www.CombatJackShow.com Twitter/IG @combatjackshow

Tune into this sprawling 2 hour interview with DJ Eric B. of famed Eric B. & Rakim. Highlight: Eric B's run with John Gotty and Sammy the Bull. Peep. #DNA

Interview with Sir Vicious Just-Ice

"God forgive for my brash delivery" - Jay-Z

A former bouncer at punk clubs, Just-Ice was the first of the New York rappers to embrace gangsta rap. The self proclaimed "Original Gangster of Hip-Hop" ushered in what would be one of the earliest marriages of Reggae and Rap along with close affiliates Krs-One and Boogie Down Productions. Sir Vicious was a mix of rugged and raw with detailed and layered story telling. With Kurtis Mantronik on the 808 and Davy DMX on human beatbox duty, Just-Ice carved out his own niche in Hip-Hop that hasn't been tarnished. If your or fan of Just-Ice, this long awaited interview should be enlightening as well as entertaining. Shout out the folks at Unkut, peep the convo here

The Combat Jack Show: The Prince Paul Episode

I remember being at club Pay Day! back in the summer of 1988. All the dope girls and Dope boys were out in their freshest. That my first time seeing the original hip hop band Stetsasonic in the building. Little did I know their dj Prince Paul was only beginning. 3 classic De La Soul albums. Classic albums from the Grave Diggaz, Handsome Boy Modeling School. Working with legends like Big Daddy Kane; KRS-One, DOOM. One of my generations super producers, Paul walks us through his life and history. This is for the culture. #RaiseTheBar!

Get the history on Plug 4. Working w/ legends Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One, DOOM. Super producer DJ PrincePaul walks us through his life.