Hip Hop culture began with the DJ. To celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop, we sit down with DJ Clark Kent to give the pioneers and innovators their flowers, while taking a deep dive into his own musical history, and the impact and influence of DJs and producers on Hip Hop and popular culture as a whole. You can also watch the interview on YouTube here: h…

The Richmond 'Questions & Confessions' Tour showed up and showed out as DJ Harrison tells his humbling story about meeting Tyler the Creator.Follow Us on IGDJ Harrison: https://www.instagram.com/djharrisonrva/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzva/Hip Hop Confessions: https://www.instagram.com/realhiphopconfessions/https://linktr.ee/hiphopc…

For the Virginia Beach stop on the 'Questions & Confessions' Tour, Mad Skillz sits with Fam-Lay to talk in depth about the Virginia music scene.Follow Us on IGFamLay: https://www.instagram.com/hitmybeeper/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzva/Hip Hop Confessions: https://www.instagram.com/realhiphopconfessions/https://linktr.ee/hiphopconfe…

Philadelphia icons Freeway & Peedi Crakk came out to the "Questions and Confessions" jawn in Philly to show the city why they are rap royalty.Follow Us on IGFreeway: https://www.instagram.com/phillyfreeway/Peedi: https://www.instagram.com/peedicrakk/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzva/Hip Hop Confessions: https://www.instagram.com/realhi…

Comedy legend and Hip Hop icon Joe Clair pulled up on us at our first ever live podcast event called "Questions and Confessions" to talk about how hosting Rap City came to be and how it changed his life forever.Follow Us on IGJoe Clair: https://www.instagram.com/joeclair/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzva/Hip Hop Confessions: https://ww…

Hi-Tek has been responsible for some of the most iconic hip hop beats of all time, IYKYK his catalog of productions with everyone from G Unit, Anderson .Paak, to Mos Def, Common and Bahamadia. ✨🔥 We’re lucky to have him as our guest on Unscripted, where we get to chat about his legendary beats, and what he’s cooking up these days. You can also watc…

In this special episode of Unscripted we have Cookin Soul joining us for an in-depth chat about music production, getting his break working with American rappers and how the NBA and rap music intertwine. 🎙🏀 You can also watch Unscripted on YouTube here: Plus, watch Cookin Soul judge our Serato Studio 2.0 Remix competition here: https://youtu.be/HfR…

In this special episode of Unscripted, we have Boston Chery, another one of the stars of our 'Serato Stems Presents' series, join Matt Perry to talk their musical influences, and creative process. It's a short and sweet episode, but you can catch the full episode, in which Boston Chery judges our Remix Competition here: https://youtu.be/PSPqctiFM_c…

One of the architects and former A&R of Roc-a-Fella Records, Hip-Hop, stops in with Mad Skillz to give some Jay-Z history and answer some trivia questions.Follow Us on IGHip-Hop: https://www.instagram.com/1978hiphop/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzva/Hip Hop Confessions: https://www.instagram.com/realhiphopconfessions/https://linktr.ee/…

In this special episode of Unscripted, multi-Grammy award winner DJ Khalil, and one of the stars of our 'Serato Stems Presents' series, DJ Khalil joins Matt Perry in our LA studio for a chat about how he got started as a DJ and producer, working with his idol Dr. Dre, producing for artists like The Clipse and his recent Grammy win for Kendrick Lama…

For this Unscripted, we have a couple of legends join Matt Perry, J.Rawls and Rhettmatic. The powerful Hip Hop producer-DJ duo, Rawlsmatic, have just released their debut collaborative album, “Role Reversal”. Rhettmatic is a member of the World Famous BeatJunkies, Visionaries and Cypress Junkies and J. Rawls has produced for Black Star, Slum Villag…

A special episode of Unscripted with Matt Perry and one of the stars of our 'Serato Stems Presents' series, Dibia$e ✨ An in-depth interview to learn more about Dibia$e’s music career. Watch Dibia$e judge beat submissions from our Serato Studio 2.0 Remix competition over here: https://youtu.be/Tm7QV4cWRO8…

The 'Diggin in the Crates' producer takes Mad Skillz down memory lane to how he got his deal, what gave him the confidence to rhyme, and who influenced his hair style when the public first saw him. Such a great conversation for those that remember the 'Golden Age' of Hip Hop.Follow Us on IGDiamond D: https://www.instagram.com/diamondditc/Mad Skillz…

Happy Dilla Week! We go back in the archives to one of the first Hip Hop Confessions conversations with two legends responsible for bringing J-Dilla to the public's eye. You don't want to miss this one.Follow Us on IGQ-Tip: https://www.instagram.com/qtiptheabstract/PB Wolf: https://www.instagram.com/pntbtrwlf/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/s…

The "Chill Vibes" producer opens up to Mad Skillz about his inspiration and growing up in a musical family.Follow Us on IGYaahn Hunter: https://www.instagram.com/yhuntermusic/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzva/Hip Hop Confessions: https://www.instagram.com/realhiphopconfessions/https://linktr.ee/hiphopconfessions…

Renowned producer and Dr. Dre protege DJ Khalil reveals some golden nuggets to Mad Skillz for this episode of Hip Hop Confessions.Follow Us on IGDJ Khalil: https://www.instagram.com/djkhalil/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzva/Hip Hop Confessions: https://www.instagram.com/realhiphopconfessions/https://linktr.ee/hiphopconfessions…

Classic confessions from an episode recorded back in 2010 in Brooklyn, NY. Production duo Sean C & LV, D-Dot, and Young Chris sit with Mad Skillz to confess some good stories that no one ever heard and still may have never heard until this day.Follow Us on IGD-Dot: https://www.instagram.com/ddotangelettie/Sean C: https://www.instagram.com/itsseanc/…

One of the first episodes from Hip Hop Confession in 2009 with DJ Jazzy Jeff & Kwame. Classic hip hop movies play a huge part of this episodes confessions...Follow Us on IGDJ Jazzy Jeff: https://www.instagram.com/djjazzyjeff/Kwame: https://www.instagram.com/kwamevision/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzva/Hip Hop Confessions: https://www.…

Our special guest for this week's episode is a bonafide synthesizer nerd, Buscrates. Buscrates is a Pittsburgh DJ, musician and vinyl junkie whose music career began with a cheap turntable, a stack of records and his first synth - an Ensoniq EPS Sampler.

Music Historian and song writer TL Cross joins Mad Skillz to talk trivia, hip hop lyrics, nostalgia, and history. If you are a true fan of Hip Hop culture, you do not want to miss this episode. So many "WOW" moments of enlightenment.Follow Us on IGTL Cross: https://www.instagram.com/thisistlcross/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzva/Hip H…

In this episode, Matt is joined by one of the world's favorite DJs, Miles Medina. Well known for his legendary winning routine at the 2017 Goldie Awards, as well as his ability to rock any party with style and finesse. Learn more as Matt talks through his beginnings, his rise in the DJ world, where he finds inspiration, and much more.…

Matt sits down for a great conversation with DJ, radio host, and content creator Derrick Gee on Unscripted. A former resident at London's NTS Radio & Spiritland, as well as sometimes host on SiriusXM, Derrick has formed a global following of like-minded music lovers.

The legendary Sadat X drops in with Mad Skillz to talk about Brand Nubian, his legacy after rap, and being summoned to take a private flight with a Hip Hop legend.Follow Us on IGSadat X: https://www.instagram.com/derekmurphy2625/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzva/Hip Hop Confessions: https://www.instagram.com/realhiphopconfessions/…

In this episode of Unscripted, Matt talks to DJ Perly. Perly is the current USA DMC Champion (which she has won twice, the first woman to do so), the current DMC BeatJuggle World Champion, and a 4x DMC World Finalist. ✨

On this episode of Unscripted, Matt Perry talks to Spell, a world-class DJ and Beat Maker from Aotearoa New Zealand. Spell has grown a loyal following on Twitch with his humourous and entertaining conversations.

J.D. Williams, who played the iconic character 'Bodie' on HBO's "The Wire", drops in with Skillz to talk about which rapper got him star struck, what R&B artist he 'chickened out' meeting, and the first time he met Mad Skillz.Follow Us on IGJ.D. Williams: https://www.instagram.com/therealjdwilliams/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzva/Hip…

Canadian DJ and producer Sleepy Tom chats with Matty Perry for Unscripted. As well as making his own bright and bouncy dance pop, Sleepy Tom has produced official remixes for a number of heavy hitters in the electronic scene, and collaborated with Diplo on the certified gold single “Be Right There”. He's recently released his new single, "This Thin…

Matt Perry chats with KMOE, an exciting young producer from Vancouver in Canada, who's pushing the boundaries of genres and sound design for modern music.

Let's take it back to 2008, our very FIRST Hip Hop Confessions episode where Skillz sat down with legendary producer Bink & DJ Rick Geez, The Clipse official tour DJ. Not sure if much has changed since then lol. Enjoy the laughs on this HHC CLASSIC!-------Follow Us on IGBink: https://www.instagram.com/binkthehumblemonsta/DJ Rick Geez: https://www.i…

This episode of Unscripted Matt Perry talks to the insanely talented producer, DJ, dancer and musician Zach Witness. This Dallas Texas native has got incredible stories from being a child prodigy DJ turned producer making tracks for Artists like Doechii, Jon Bap, Dua Lipa and Erykah Badu.

Journalist Carl Lamarre sits with Mad Skillz and shares some moments that were monumental to his career.Follow Us on IGCarl Lamarre: https://www.instagram.com/therealcl24/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzva/Hip Hop Confessions: https://www.instagram.com/realhiphopconfessions/By Mad Skillz

In this week’s Unscripted, Matt talks to Prince Paul. Prince Paul is responsible for some of Hip Hop's greatest albums - from his own records, to producing for Stetsasonic, De La Soul, Gravediggaz, Handsome Boy Modelling School and many more seminal remixes too. Join our Discord: discord.gg/serato

Tony Touch breaks down the origins of his DJ career and the mechanics behind how he began his legendary mixtape series.Follow Us on IGTony Touch: https://www.instagram.com/djtonytouch/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzva/Hip Hop Confessions: https://www.instagram.com/realhiphopconfessions/By Mad Skillz

In this week’s Unscripted, Matt talks to New York-based DJ Mike Nasty who's known for throwing some of the coolest parties in NYC, and is about to release his debut album, “Deep Into The Sun". He talks about what we can expect from the album, being a 3rd generation DJ, establishing himself as a deep house artist, how Beyoncè is intentional in her m…

Kim Osorio drops in with Mad Skillz to talk old war stories from her time at "The Source" magazine. Including the drama that comes with giving an artist anything less than '4 mics' for an album...Follow Us on IGKim Osorio: https://www.instagram.com/kimosorio1/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzva/Hip Hop Confessions: https://www.instagram.…

This week Matt Perry talks to Nick Maclaren, Serato’s Chief Strategy Officer, who guides the products Serato makes. Under his artist moniker 41beats, Nick has also worked with some of the best in the Aotearoa NZ Hip Hop scene as a producer and DJ. Nick talks about the history of Serato in its start-up days, his DJ battle days, the artists he's work…

Matt sits down with DJ Lani Love. As well as a DJ Lani's also a producer, live streamer and is sometimes referred to as “The Wholesome DJ” (she's at least 75% wholesome). Lani is also one-third of Club Mesh DJs and has just released her new single Iced Coffee.

Large Professor and Mad Skillz talk about 90s Hip Hop, producers, and why Queens is filled with so many legends.Follow Us on IGLarge Professor: https://www.instagram.com/xplargepro/Mad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzva/Hip Hop Confessions: https://www.instagram.com/realhiphopconfessions/By Mad Skillz

Matt sits down with DJ Spiñorita who is well known for spinning a diverse range of music to get the crowd moving. They cover a range of topics including growing her presence on Twitch, curating her own radio show for NTS Radio LA, performing at shows such as Coachella & Bonnaroo, and more.

Matt Perry chats with 2x Grammy-nominated DJ and Producer Jansport J where they cover a range of topics including his newly released album with AJ Snow titled 'No Awards For The Real'. We dive into his journey as a producer with credits including Nas, Snoop Dogg, Benny The Butcher and more.

Jake One drops in with Mad Skillz to talk about what it looks like 'behind the scenes' in the music industry.Follow Us on IG:Jake One: https://www.instagram.com/jakeunoMad Skillz: https://www.instagram.com/skillzvaHip Hop Confessions: https://www.instagram.com/realhiphopconfessions/Subscribe to Hip Hop Confessions on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com…

Kutcorners chats with DJ Tameil who is credited with pioneering the Jersey club style of dance music in the late 1990s, drawing influence from Baltimore club and Chicago house.

Blahzay drops in to talk about the undeniable influence of Brooklyn on the music industry during the 90s.Follow Us on IG:Blahzay: instagram.com/itsablahzayworldMad Skillz: instagram.com/skillzvaHip Hop Confessions: instagram.com/realhiphopconfessionsSubscribe to Hip Hop Confessions on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/hiphopconfessions…

Lil Duval drops in on his 'OG' Mad Skillz to talk about being banned on Instagram, creating music out of his comedy, & the inspiration for making "Black Men Don't Cheat".Follow Us on IG:Lil Duval: instagram.com/lilduvalMad Skillz: instagram.com/skillzvaHip Hop Confessions: instagram.com/realhiphopconfessionsSubscribe to Hip Hop Confessions on Youtu…

Matt Perry catches up with DJ and social media star Habibeats in the LA Studio where they go over his rise to success as well as his passions in other areas of life. Follow Habibeats at: https://www.tiktok.com/@djhabibeats https://www.instagram.com/djhabibeats/

Comedian Tony Baker shares his hip hop perspective with Mad Skillz from growing up on 80s rap, beefs, & NY v. Atlanta.Follow Us on IG:Tony Baker: instagram.com/tonybakerMad Skillz: instagram.com/skillzvaHip Hop Confessions: instagram.com/realhiphopconfessionsSubscribe to Hip Hop Confessions on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/hiphopconfessions…

Chad Elliott shares stories about Swing Mob, Jodeci, working with Missy, and his lifelong friendship with Jermaine Dupri.-Follow Us on IG:Chad Elliott: instagram.com/chadelliottceoMad Skillz: instagram.com/skillzvaHip Hop Confessions: instagram.com/realhiphopconfessions-Subscribe to Hip Hop confessions on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/hiphopconfe…

Matt sits down with soulful artist Vicky Farewell. You’ve likely heard her work as she's a songwriter and producer for artists Anderson .Paak, Mild High Club and is signed to Mac Demarco’s label. She goes over some great perspectives on the music industry, synths and we discuss her debut album 'Sweet Company' which is a lovely listen for any music …

Matt Perry talks to “Dreamsoul” songwriter and producer Devin Morrison. Tap in and learn about his hits for Masego, VanJess, Nas, and what you can expect from him soon.

Affion Crockett stops by to talk about comedy and hip hop.Follow Us on IG:Affion Crockett: instagram.com/affioncrockettMad Skillz: instagram.com/skillzvaHip Hop Confessions: instagram.com/realhiphopconfessionsSubscribe to Hip Hop confessions on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/hiphopconfessionsBy Mad Skillz