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Robert Andre Glasper, Houston, Texas native is a pianist, record producer, songwriter, and musical arranger. His artistry bridges several different musical and artistic genres, mostly centered on jazz. To date, Glasper has won five Grammy Awards and received eleven nominations across eight categories.

Bryson Bernard, better known by his stage name Cupid, is a singer and songwriter from Lafayette, Louisiana. He is best known for the 2007 line dance single "Cupid Shuffle", which peaked at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100. We set down on this episode and talk about the beginning, the highs and lows and the comeback. #funepisode

Jerome Love is founder of one America's largest expos. The Texas Black Expo has become one of the largest and most influential African American events in the state, attracting thousands of attendees each year. The organization provides a space for African American businesses and entrepreneurs to connect with potential customers, partners and investors, and it offers a wide range of workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities designed to help its members succeed and thrive.

TC Thompkins of TC Thompkins LLC specializes in identifying icons and marketing them into stardom. His book “When Radio Was King” is the real story of the marketing genius behind Sade’s Diamond Life, Michael Jackson’s Thriller, and Teddy Riley’s New Jack Swing. He is the man behind CBS, Epic’s record hottest run in music history, making them the #1 urban label in the world for three consecutive years while solely utilizing only the radio platform, and giving Epic records its most significant profit in the label’s history.TC Thompkins shares his journey from his humble background and childhood dream of achieving a meaningful and note-worthy career in the music industry into living his dream and spearheading some of the most successful marketing strategies for iconic artists in music history. “When Radio Was King” drops the Mic on how artists such as Luther Vandross, Sade, Teddy Riley, Teddy Pendergrass, Mtume, and the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson on his legendary project “Thriller, making him the most culturally significant artist of the 20th century.

The Session Talk Show is your source for music, sports, fashion and community. The talk show is led by the bold, diverse and outspoken hosts, Atia Willis, Rose Hong Klien, Symone Redwine and Stacy Bowers. I talk to three of the hosts for an hour long couch session from why two of them are single to menopause.

TIKTOK MOMM7 aka Trisha “Gigi” Marroquin has become the silver-haired grandmother of six from H-Town/Montgomery County that's taken the social media, TikTok in particular by storm. I saw her awhile back bustin' a freestyle of some hardcore rap song, nodded my head to the beat and swiped on as I fell down the pits of the IG blackhole. About a week later, I kept getting tagged in something and curiosity got the best of me as to why I kept being tagged. What did I find, the same silver-haired lady spittin' the hook from my song under my artist name "Mista Madd" called "Down South!" I posted it to my personal instagram page and mentioned she either from H-Town or somewhere in the region because that song was a regional hit. She hit under the comments as soon as I posted and said, "I grew up listening to you on the radio!" I had to get her on the podcast. With that here she is. The highly recognizable figure from TikTok & IG and every rapper 2nd favorite rapper around the city. She was alot of fun and I can tell she is Livin' her best Life! Enjoy it TikTokMomma7!

TV producer turned TV personality, Alexis “Fly” Jones served as a Top 10 market producer for KHOU Ch.11's Great Day Houston with host Deborah Duncan for 8 years. In 2021, she stepped from behind the camera to the front as a cast member for Will Packer’s hit show Ready To Love Season 4, premiering on the Oprah Winfrey Network.Today, she is the Video Producer Manager for Comcast, a Fortune 30 company, in which she creates video content for six regions of the company's West Division. This year for the first time, Comcast’s Texas' Region hit 1 million views on video content that highlights community work. This is partly due to her talent and contributions as a producer and the entire Creative Services team.Graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2007, Alexis received her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media from Clark Atlanta University (HBCU), which she says prepared her for 15 successful years of experience within the media and entertainment industry. Jones is widely known for compelling storytelling that brings positive attention to various community organizations. Her personal delight is highlighting the successes in the black community to include black businesses, inspirational stories and service to others. She has been recognized by the Mayor of Houston (Sylvester Turner) for her contributions to the local community through television and was recently honored as 2022 CORE Magazine’s ‘Most Influential Blacks.’ Additionally, she was honored by her HBCU as Clark Atlanta University’s 'Top 40 Under 40' in 2022. Other accolades include three recent Telly Awards for storytelling to include her short film “Dear BLK Son” and Comcast’s “Hear Our Voices.” You can often find Alexis emceeing and hosting an array of community-wide events to include serving as Mistress of Ceremony for the Bo Porter Future All-Stars Baseball Academy, Afro-American Police Officers League (AAPOL), Urban League of Houston, Girls Who Brunch mentorship program, while serving on the board for the HSPVA Black Alumni Network and The Houston Association of Black Journalists, to name a few. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Her personal brand, affectionately known as Alexis “Fly,” sets out to inspire individuals to First Love Yourself and to faithfully fly high!

Bradley Terrence Jordan, better known by his stage name Scarface, but originally DJ Akshen, is an icon MC and record producer. He was also a member of the Geto Boys, a hip-hop group from Houston, Texas. He grew up in Houston and is originally from the city's South Acres (Crestmont Park) neighborhood. In 2012, The Source ranked him #16 on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time, while About.com ranked him #6 on its list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987–2007). He is without a doubt one of the best to ever do it and we talk about his iconic place in hip-hop and what he truly finds successful. Enjoy!

His name is MAJOR., and his impact the same. The American Soul singer's star fiercely struck at the debut of the now Platinum hit love song, "Why I Love You". As Stevie Wonder projected, lovers from all over the world have commissioned the breakout ballad as the perfect soundtrack for their own love stories. MAJOR. is a powerful storyteller on stage & screen who leans into authenticity as his superpower. - From his "NOW THAT'S MAJOR.com website.

THE CLASSIC VALENTINE SONG: VALENTINE'S LOVE FEATURING NOIR Y BLANCO

Will you be ready this tax season? We sit down with Grant Dougherty of Dougherty Tax Solutions for all the details.

YOU'RE GONNA DIE! Are you living your best life? Are you just a slave at your job? Are you not doing exactly what you want to be doing? Have you taken care of your business when you DIE? Then listen to this episode of The Madd Hatta Show podcast!

Marcus D. Wiley is a premiere entertainer whose class of comedy surpasses the status quo. The charismatic comedian’s style of delivery is captivating, funny and knowledgeable. He provides lots of laughter along with a guaranteed message on being a better you. His motto for his brand of comedy is “Laughter is good, but the Message is better!” A three-time college graduate with an Associate’s Degree in Fine Art Theatre, Bachelor’s Degree in Radio/TV Film and Master’s Degree in Communications, Marcus is also a published author. His book Hustle & Faith remains a top-selling piece of literature and excerpts from the book are often quoted from the pulpit to the streets. His motto as an author is “God will honor your faith and reward your hustle.” Yolanda Adams refers to him as a comedic genius, radio mogul Cathy Hughes has called him a modern day Dick Gregory and Chase and Charli only see him as dad. He has been married to Erica for 23 years. You can catch him Monday – Friday, 5am-9am on The Yolanda Adams Morning Show. Via: A to Z Entertainment

Tyrone D. Dixon graduated from the American Film Institute (AFI) in the Producing Program. Has produced and directed music videos and short films while as an executive for Russell Simmons' Def Pictures. Dr. Dixon was a producer and director on Emmy nominated TV show Cool Women with Executive Producer Debbie Allen. Tyrone acted as Line Producer on the production of the Oscar nominated documentary Tupac Resurrection. Additionally, he's produced and directed the award wining documentary 8 Wheels And Some Soul Brotha Music as well as a Producer for the hit film Roll Bounce. Mr. Dixon is presently attached to direct the Dikajada Films project SCOUTS, The chronicles of troop 242. A coming of age comedy about a struggling TROOP, produced by Preston Holmes. Additionally, Dr. Dixon earned a PhD in Media Psychology and continues To teach film production at Texas Southern University.

Breaking Down why we should be our best individuals starting now instead of doing the yearly resolutions.

MUSIC EXECUTIVE, LESTER PACE, TALKS ABOUT HIS START IN RADIO, WORKING AT RAP-A-LOT RECORDS, HAVING HIS OWN ENTERTAINMENT LABEL WITH ARTIST ON THE RISE, J. HOWELL AND HIS ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS IN BUYING AND RUNNING RADIO STATIONS. **A MUST LISTEN TO LEARN ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC**

COMEDIAN, DEZZ WHITE, TALKS ABOUT HIS START, SUCCESSES AND YOU FOR A BONUS....WHAT R&B SUPERSTAR GAVE HIM HIS NAME?

Roland Sebastian Martin is an American journalist. He was a commentator for TV One, the host of News One Now, and Washington on Watch With Roland S. Martin. He was also a CNN contributor, appearing on a variety of shows, including The Situation Room, Anderson Cooper's AC360, and many others. He continues to contribute to news organizations around the world and has own show "Roland Martin Unfiltered."

C.E.O., Derrick "D-Reck" Dixon of Wreckshop Records which was the home of Fat Pat, E.S.G., Big Moe, D. Gotti, Pymp Tyte and more continues to make moves from music to movie. With over 25 years of celebrating Houston-based rappers, actors, and entertainers, Wreckshop Films(Wreckshop Records), is back and excited to announce the release of The Dirty 3rd: Next Generation soundtrack and movie starring NAACP Nominated Actor-Clifton Powell, Wreckshop Records CEO-Derrick (D-Reck) Dixon, Comedian-Chico Bean, Houston-Based Rapper-Propain, and Actor-Dakarai Akil. The film and soundtrack is in collaboration with 8 Queens Film & Media Productions, 7 Kings Entertainment,The Dirty 3rd: Next Generation stems from the original independent films shot in the early 2000’s starring Derrick (D-Reck) Dixon, Tyte Eyez, ESG, and Slim Thug. Next Generation reveals how the main character, “Street,” from the original film has finally stepped his game up and graduated from street-level hustling and completed his quest to become a legitimate businessman. A reality, which rewards him with a safe and peaceful lifestyle. New challenges and drama await him when his loved ones reemerge in his life. Close friend “Sonny Bobo” returns home from a long stint in prison and his estranged grandson “Zaire”, who unbeknownst to Street, is no longer a wide-eyed kid comes back as well.Fans were given a sneak peek into The Dirty 3rd: Next Generation Soundtrack on October 14th, when the first single, “Gangsta” which features artists such as Propain, Slim Thug, OTB Fast Lane, and Boston George debuted. The soundtrack, which will be released on all platforms November 17th, also features music by Lil Keke, Sauce Walka, Z-Ro, David Banner, DJ XO, DJ Chose, Lil Flip, Big Pokey, Kirko Bangz, Killa Kyleon, Daryl “Dgotti” Monroe, Tyte Eyes, and many more.“Between both films, we have sold over 300,000 DVDs and fans of the franchise have streamed the films over 3 million times. Twenty years later, we are back and so excited to bring this classic not only to original fans of the Dirty 3rd franchise, but also to THE NEXT GENERATION!” – Derrick “Dreck” Dixon, Wreckshop Nation

L.O.U.D. 's Founder & CEO, Derrick D. Thomas-McKinney, began his career in the music industry at the young age of twenty when he got the opportunity to work with FUBU as their Regional Marketing Rep. From there, McKinney’s talent for strategic marketing led him to consult with labels such as J Records and Interscope Records, as well as fashion lines like Akademiks Clothing and Makavelli Branded. In 2005, he became the National Marketing Director for Headgear Sportswear. During his tenure at Headgear the company had a growth from 8 million dollars a year to 22 million in three years. McKinney also served as the A&R/Marketing Director for RND Distribution, overseeing new releases and securing relationships with national retail outlets & music buyers across the country.Under the leadership of Mr. McKinney, recording artist and producer T!M NED has seen successful song placements with CSI NY, Love & Hiphop ATL, Nipsey Hussle and a host of thriving indy artist. T!M has successfully released multiple singles, an EP, and is set for an international tour heading to Japan, & the UK. L.O.U.D. Muzik is also developing the singer/rapper/songwriter Khody Blake who is rapidly gaining popularity online and in the Houston music scene. We’ve also added R&B/Hip-hop/Pop artist Skyrah Bliss. The Label is also managing the careers of platinum selling “free-style king” Lil Flip & iconic Southern Rap Legend Z-Ro who's 20 year successful sales history and proven track record for making hits has the southern rap industry in a choke hold and doesn’t plan on letting up anytime soon. Most recently, Mr.McKinney was chosen by Black Enterprise as one of the top 100 Men of Color in the country for their Modern Men of Color campaign.The most recent L.O.U.D. acquisition has been the signing of Grammy Nominated, award winning R&B recording artist Bobby V. This signing has opened the label up to an even larger global audience, and will be another successful release under the guidance of Derrick McKinney.

The Madd Hatta was a twenty year radio Icon in the nation’s4th largest city - Houston. Madd Hatta is the morning showhost at Houston’s hip hop hit maker, KBXX 97.9 The Box.The Madd Hatta Morning Show is consistently ranked inthe Top 5 among Houston’s Morning Drive shows inHouston.A graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, he hasgiven his time to many community causes andorganizations including The Boys & Girls Club, HIVAwareness, Coca Cola’s “Share the Dream” and his owninitiatives Hatta’s 100 and Hatta’s Elves.He just started his Madd Hatta Cares Foundation! and there are many more surprises for 2023.

Se7en The Poet, possibly popularly known as just a poet is not only a poet but he could possibly be the H-Town unofficially historian of the history of hip-hop in the city and culture. After a deep dive into this episode, you'll see why.

Renowned Expert in Family & Domestic Violence, International Published Author & Speaker, Healthy Relationship Coach and TV/Radio Personality, Dr. Conte M. Terrell, “Dr. Conte” is one of the nation’s most sought-after experts in family violence and healthy relationships, an international best-selling published author and speaker. Her journey started after surviving a ten-year marriage to a physically abusive ex-spouse. In 1997, her personal experience and passion to assist others compelled her to start Fresh Spirit Wellness for Women, Inc. a nonprofit organization assisting domestic violence survivors and families affected by this crisis, to help them reclaim their power. She is also the CEO of the Success Season Next Level Coaching Program and CEO of Fresh Spirit Publishing LLC. Dr. Conte has been honored with many awards for her work with woman, philanthropy and community service including receiving the Joe Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

H-Town gospel music record tycoon, Kerry Douglas is the King of his successful Black Smoke Music Worldwide Entertainment company the boasts a Who's Who of gospel music artists featuring the likes of Zacardi Cortez, James Fortune, Pastor Mike Jr. and thats just a few. We talk the business of music yesterday, today & the future, his eye for talent, his budding tv network and ALMOST DYING....tap in!

Warren Broadnax is one of the Kings of the $80 million dollar hair company castle called "She's Happy Hair, Inc." The Ceo, along with Co-founder, Marcus Bowers, Chief Quality Assurance Officer and Co-founder, who became friends in the military, are using their company and success to empower other entrepreneurs and giving back to the community. I get the chance on this episode to talk to the charismatic CEO about growing up in Houston, life in the military and his ability to work through the no's and beginning doubters.

I saw this guy, Peter Walker, at the gyms where I trained. He's an amputee and unapologetic in his continuous life hustle as an entrepreneur and athlete. He always has a smile and short on words but always positive. I wanted to learn his story. He is Indisputable.

Iconic Houston music producer, Crazy C talks about his iconic productions from Scarface to the Wu-Tang Clan and being saved in the middle of his producing popularity.

Film & Visual Director, Dr. Teeth, talk about his famous videos he directed, his new movie and other cool unheard celebrity stories.

Financial Coach, Tasjah D. Hall discusses the need for life insurance, 401K, savings and the Rule of 72.

Dr. Ian has a new book, Plant Power and has strong opinions about what happened surrounding the 2020 Pandemic!

JJ & MADD HATTA come back together and wrap up daylight savings time coming to a real wrap in 2023. Check out their funny take on the issue. IT'S A WRAP!!!!

VALENTINES LOVE - THE ULTIMATE VALENTINE LOVE SONG

H-Town rap legend and tech investor, Chamillionaire talks to The Madd Hatta about what else.....MONEY!!!

I met Harrison "RadioRichh" Richmond years before crossing paths again at KTSU...this episode we talk to the Texas Southern University Masters Graduate and find out how he was able to stray away from street distractions and stay focused on his grind.

THE FINALE OF THE MADD HATTA MORNING SHOW XMAS CAROL ENJOY!!

Once upon a time when I hosted a morning show, I was coerced into doing a reimagining radio play of A Christmas Carol. Jimbo had great fun making fun of me as the character Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the different ghosts during one nights sleep. People request it all the time. So, here it is part 1 and then part 2...Enjoy. Features brief vocal appearances from Slim Thug and Bun B. PART 2 - FINALE DROPS 12/24/21 AT 8:00 AM.

Paul Wall covers all the issues from Chamillionaire brotherhood, troubled family past, being bullied, race, his Swisha House come up and finally his thoughts on his past with me and the Paid In Full Entertainment Group. Sit back close your eyes as he takes you on the entire journey. Part 1...Part 2 Drops Nov. 9th.

Paul Wall covers all the issues from Chamillionaire brotherhood, troubled family past, being bullied, race, his Swisha House come up and finally his thoughts on his past with me and the Paid In Full Entertainment Group. Sit back close your eyes as he takes you on the entire journey. Part 1...Part 2 Drops Nov. 9th.

The Madd Hatta talks to Michael Watts about the ups & downs of being The CEO of The Swisha House, gets personal about his family life and more.

Jay aka John Mitchell of Phat Body Sports Training talks about his ExtraOrdinary Expo Saturday October 23rd from 11am - 4pm. Location: 10315 W. Airport Blvd.

I GET PERSONAL WITH, JILLIAN "JJ" SIMMONS AS WE TALK MENTAL HEALTH, LEAVING RADIO & MORE.

Madd Hatta sits down with political hopeful, Eugene Howard on his run for the 22nd Congressional District, beliefs, his family and then we find out....We Could Be Related!!!

The 2021 Resolution is Happy but first let's discuss Unhappy.

Instead of a resolution that's broken, how about the search for "Happiness"?!

ROB G THE GENERAL REMINDS ME ABOUT QUITTING MY JOB A YEAR AGO, PLUS WE WRAP UP THE UPS AND DOWNS OF 2020 AND LOOK INTO 2021 MORE HOPEFUL THAN EVER!!

THE MADD HATTA TALKS TO AMIR DIAMOND & ROB G ABOUT THEIR NEW ROLES AT THE VIBE AT KTSU 90.9. DOWNLOAD THE APP 713-313-4354 and TEXT (VIBEAPP)...THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!!

THE ALLEGED CONTROVERSIES THAT GOT RADIO HOST, BJ MURPHY FIRED AND HIS VIEWS ON WHAT COULD HELP BLACK AMERICA.

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Last weekend (August 28, 2020), many mourned the passing of our own Super Hero Actor, Chadwick Bozeman, I reflected about the massive toll 2020 has taken on all of us but now my positive slant on the year so far from the seat of the car.