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BackStory with Colby Colb

BackStory with Colby Colb

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Legendary radio host Colby "Colb" Tyner takes us back to where it all started with the biggest names in the music business and the world. Each episode is a narrative journey and in-depth conversation with the men and women that shaped hip hop. Colby is an accomplished on-air talent best known for his compelling interviews with Jay-Z, Will Smith, Quincy Jones, President Obama, President Clinton, and more.
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The Bored Podcast

Rakai Tait and David Jones

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David Jones (21st most popular Youtuber in New Zealand) and Olympian Rakai Tait talk about board sports, bored sports, and making videos for the Children (Wutang!!). We are going to be uploading a new podcast every Monday (U.S. Sunday) so be sure to stay tuned for the latest episodes! Merchandise: https://theboredpodcast.myteespring.co Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheBoredPodcast
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This is the story of Old Dirty Bastard, aka Ason Unique, the magnetic secret weapon of the WuTang Clan and hip hop hall of famer. Photographer Khalik Allah takes us on a journey into ODB’s world, exploring the beliefs, background and experiences that shaped his unforgettable music. ODB was a radical, who lived a life of unlikely highs and heart wrenching lows. We go in search of this deeper, more complicated side to a man the mainstream media presented as a joke. ODB was known as a larger th ...
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Grammy award–winning music producer, BAFTA-nominated film composer, recording artist, and actor RZA is one of the most prominent figures in hip-hop music today. RZA has spent the last several years building his feature film resume and studying top-tier directors, with appearances in several popular movies. Join us for this moderated discussion led by Jeff Staple of Staple Design, as RZA discusses his career and showcases his new entertainment app, RZA’s World.
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Las Vegas, NV , USA Resident DJ for @CaesarsPalace @STKlasvegas @GUESS [Bio:] Born on the west coast, Amanda Rose has made a name for herself by spinning the hottest nightclubs, private events, brand names and star-studded parties in Southern California before relocating to Las Vegas. With over a decade of experience behind the decks, Amanda Rose has become one of the most sought-after names in the industry. She’s spun her signature versatile mix of feel good music to a diverse list of clien ...
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Colby Colb returns with a special episode of The Backstory featuring the inspiring journey of Gamma CEO Larry Jackson, a seasoned radio, Tech and record executive who raised a billion dollars to launch Gamma, a game-changing media and technology company whose business model is changing the landscape of the music business. His roster of artists incl…
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In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. But in the years since his death, some have claimed he was murdered to cover up crimes in the Vatican. The question of the Pope’s death has never been definitively answered, but there is one man who cla…
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Happy New Year! We catch up on how we spent our holidays; the Katt Williams interview (we all don't share the same views); NCAA Football playoffs and championship, the NBA, and the NFL. Then we get random and end up on watching tv shows in a home care facility. Enjoy! allinwithase@gmail.com All in with ASE-Facebook @allinwithase1…
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ODB died of an accidental drug overdose two days before his 36th birthday. Over the course of his short life, Dirty took on many names – Russell Jones, Ason Unique, Old Dirty Bastard, Osirius – each of them capturing a different facet of his personality. Khalik explores how Ol’ Dirty is remembered by the people who loved him, and why his art has en…
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For ODB, what began as a stint in rehab becomes a three and a half year ordeal stuck in the criminal justice system. A lifetime of unchecked mental health issues, police harassment, media exploitation and substance abuse compounds into a full-blown crisis. So when he is finally released from prison, and an exciting record deal with Rocafella Record…
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Against a backdrop of continued police harassment, random attacks and memorials to gunned down rappers, ODB’s paranoia goes into overdrive. To save himself, Ol’ Dirty tries to rebrand by returning to the principles of the black freedom struggle and by changing his name to Osirus. But it’s too late. ODB seems to be a marked man. ODB: A Son Unique is…
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ODB scandalizes the nation by riding in a limo to collect a welfare check with an MTV camera crew in tow. His stunts make him a hero to the marginalized and opens doors to pop superstardom as Mariah Carey comes knocking. But as Dirty’s fame increases, the police begin targeting ODB and his brothers in the Wu-Tang Clan. ODB: A Son Unique is produced…
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With his record label trying to tame his wild antics, ODB has a fight on his hands to stay true to himself. Against the odds, Dirty’s struggle for artistic freedom leads him to produce one of the most iconic album covers in rap history. ODB: A Son Unique is produced by Novel and Talkhouse for USG Audio For more from Novel visit novel.audio See Priv…
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With the Wu-Tang flying high, Dirty turns his attention to his solo career, producing a hip hop classic in the most unconventional way. To succeed Dirty needs to build the perfect team and stay away from fame’s temptations. Khalik takes us inside the making of ODB’s legendary debut solo album, a story of ups and downs, wild studio antics and bust u…
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1970s New York is the playground that makes ODB into one of the most memorable rappers of his generation. Khalik explores how Dirty’s musical family, the emergence of hip hop and the bold black spirituality of the Five-Percent Nation inspires ODB’s musical beginnings and the Wu-Tang’s rise to world domination. ODB: A Son Unique is produced by Novel…
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When ODB storms the stage at the 1998 Grammys, he cements his reputation as a nationally infamous prankster. Our host, photographer Khalik Allah takes us on a journey to meet the real ODB – the deeper, more complicated and misunderstood man behind the joker that the mainstream media portrayed. Please note that this episode contains racist language …
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October are always busy months for us because of birthdays and anniversaries so we apologize but we are back to fill you in. Bridgette talks about being at Renaissance, Mia talks about going camping and attending the Jets game. Then talk about Taylor Swift and Beyonce changing economies this summer, Memphis vs Kansas City bbq, and other ish I could…
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This is the story of Old Dirty Bastard, aka Ason Unique, the magnetic secret weapon of the Wu-Tang Clan and hip hop hall of famer. Photographer Khalik Allah takes us on a journey into ODB’s world, exploring the beliefs, background and experiences that shaped his unforgettable music. ODB was a radical, who lived a life of unlikely highs and heart wr…
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Hello everyone! Today's episode is very special because we have guests! We are talking to Reggie King, Sparky Hill, and Michael Lane about their roles in this year's events at homecoming with the UTC Black Alumni. This year's homecoming is from Oct 6th-Oct 8th. UTC Black Homecoming Events: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/utc-black-alumni-homecoming-2k…
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It's been a long time... we shouldn't have left you....Today we discuss Hurricane Hilary, Maui Fires, Beyonce, The first televised Memphis Mayoral Debate, the breakdown in Memphis politics and what we "kinda" know, the catch up Memphis news, black women and freezing eggs, and we wrap it up with my adventures to Las Vegas and Lake Lure, NC.…
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NWA had one of the greatest debut albums in history, following Straight Outta Compton they released two solo artists The D.O.C. and Michelle then their follow up EP and then their second album Niggaz For Life then it all fell apart. In this episode Colby Colb digs into the reasons behind the break up of the worlds most dangerous group plus the unpr…
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In this episode Colby Colb explores the story behind one of the greatest collection of music artists NWA and the legacy they built collectively. It starts with a lucky drug dealer in Compton who was tired of hustling and wanted to use his drug proceeds to get into the music business. He saw the success RunDmc was having and had an idea for a superg…
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Golden era Hip Hop producer, DJ and original member of Heavy D and The Boyz Eddie F gives the backstory of the early days of Heavy D plus his illustrious career as a producer and A&R for LaFace and Motown. @getthebackstory @officialcolbycolb https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstory-with-colby-colb/id1339943923 https://open.spotify.com/show/0…
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Singer, songwriter, producer and actor NE-YO talks about his career, his humble beginnings in Arkansas and rise from writer/producer to artists. The hits he has written for several artists and the impact his songs have had. He tells a story about Michael Jackson calling him and signing his favorite NE-YO song. @getthebackstory @officialcolbycolb ht…
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Golden era Hip Hop legend Big Daddy Kane gives the backstory of his career from his humble beginnings in Brooklyn as a DJ, meeting with Biz Markie, the recording of his first song, the pressure of the music business and how he put Jayz on. @getthebackstory @officialcolbycolb https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstory-with-colby-colb/id13399439…
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As we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop in 2023 we will be releasing some additional classic interview footage from some of the legends of the game. This is Kid N Play from September 27th , 1991. They were coming off of the success of the House Party movie and were releasing their 3rd album “Face The Nation”. Thanks for listening to the Backstory Podca…
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Hip Hop Icons Kid N Play share stories about how they came together, their early struggles and how their real life and the movie “House Party” came about. @getthebackstory @officialcolbycolb https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstory-with-colby-colb/id1339943923 https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZRCkyd1wgg4Sawr4Iewyk See omnystudio.com/listener f…
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New Edition lead singer Ralph Tresvant Singer shares his Backstory from the projects in Boston to leading the biggest black boy band since the Jackson 5. @getthebackstory @officialcolbycolb https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstory-with-colby-colb/id1339943923 https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZRCkyd1wgg4Sawr4Iewyk See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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Singer, songwriter and Choir Director Kirk Franklin shares his Backstory from his rough up bringing as an adopted child to his discovery of music and how it changed his life. @getthebackstory @officialcolbycolb https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstory-with-colby-colb/id1339943923 https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZRCkyd1wgg4Sawr4Iewyk See omnys…
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Singer, songwriter and humanitarian Alicia Keys shares her Backstory from early days growing up on the Lower East Side to her initial disdain for the music business. She shares many keys to her success. @getthebackstory @officialcolbycolb https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstory-with-colby-colb/id1339943923 https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZRC…
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