The Combat Jack Show

No Malice gives his best interview. Ever. Here. And his story is that good. Nothing else to it b. Press play and thank us later. Hosted by @Combat_Jack Produced by @JonathanMena Executive Produced by @MrChrisMorrow and @its_Aking Engineered by @SJKaram www.CombatJackShow.com Twitter/IG @combatjackshow

Florida's own Plies stops by and discusses growing up in Fort Myers, why his brother Big Gates is such a big inspiration and the proper way to run off on the plug. Sit back and press play BIH! Plies stops by the Combat Jack Show and talks the South vs New York, snitching in the industry and getting thrown off stage. The Plies Episode Hosted by @Combat_Jack Produced by @JonathanMena Executive Produced by @MrChrisMorrow and @its_Aking Engineered by @SJKaram Music by @RealZayOni www.CombatJackShow.com Twitter/IG @combatjackshow

Shit, forgot to ask him about Rihanna, but Bow Legged Lou runs through his decades of hit making. From UTFO to Britany Spears, It's all here.

Big Daddy Kane, The Notorious B.I.G., so many stories, so many back stories. Mister Cee's history is a storied one and no punches are pulled in this episode. The Finisher has the last word on whatever you cats might have to say about him. This one is a classic.

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!

Michael Dowd, crowned "The Most Corrupt Cop in the History of The NYPD" and main subject of the amazing documentary 'The Seven Five' tells his tale of being a cop in the 75th Precinct in the East New York section of Brooklyn in the 1980s. Describing vividly the unexpected phenomena that was the crack epidemic, Dowd's descent from good cop to drug dealer is literally a movie dog. Put this one in your pipe and smoke it.

This one is all Philly everything as we introduce Philly's own Ghengis Kellz to the Combat Jack Show. Freeway breaks down his health issues, his rise from the Philly Streets to the top of the charts with his Roc-a-fella clique. We go deeper into his Muslim roots, what it means to be Muslim in Hip Hop and how he's the father to today's Beard Gang. It's deeper than Rap Internets. Glo Up. Unlike last year, this one is all Wins for the City of Brotherly Love.

How does a stick-up kid from the Bronx become a major drug dealer and one of the biggest party promoters in the history of New York City? How does a notorious street criminal end up dating Madonna? More importantly, did Madonna set him up to a jail sentence that ended up being a full 21 years? After a few months of serving his extensive bid, Peter Shue tells his most colorful story and more on the Combat Jack Show. New year, new show B. #RaiseTheBar

Finally getting a chance to chat with Spitta about his long journey through the music game, his ventures in the marijuana biz, his love for cars and how he's the only rapper in the game to have earned three iconic chains. Kaz, Low Key and Kam from Henny Palooza takes us on a storied trip about how they made Henny Palooza the best day party in America.

The Queen of All Media gave the Combat Jack Show a rare interview covering her rise and reign in radio, her success in television, her challenges with substance abuse, rape, the dangers of being the most feared shock jock on the dial, marriage and more. This is the full Wendy Williams experience. Internets, how you doin?

Hot off of blazing Donald Trump and that Rush Card thing, Uncle Rush opens up about just that, plus his thoughts on Drake, who he might endorse for the upcoming election, what he's cooking up at his All Def Digital compound, Los Angeles vs New York City and more. I'm always rolling with Rush!

This episode its all the way West Coast. Ty Dolla $ign smokes his way through his interview with stories about growing up around r&b and soul music legends, the resurgence of r&b, his brother TC, his stance for social justice and how his current fave smoke is Louis 13th. Rap's original video vixen Darlene Ortiz talks about her new book 'Definition of Down: My Life With Ice T and The Birth Of Hip Hop' and her ride or die life with Ice T, and how she saw a lot of hip hop ground floor movements from the earlierst days of the culture.

Nick Cannon has GOT to be the hardest working man in show business. So when he took time out to grace the Combat Jack Show, you know we had to dig deep into his history, his love for comedy, his Hollywood breaks, his loves, his losses, his challenges, his relationship with Howard Stern and how many of your WCWs he actually crushed. He's only just beginning. 'Chi-Raq' hits theaters this weekend.

Triston Walker, mastermind behind Bevel and head of Walker and Company tells how he moved from the south side section of Jamaica, Queens NYC to moving with tech companies Twitter and Foursquare, and how he became the most visible Black man in Silicon Valley. Also, how Nas was an early believer in his men's shaving product Bevel, how that brand changed the game and how he's only starting to raise the bar. Pull up a chair, take note and #GetBevel!

On the eve of the release of his 'Top 5 Dead Or Alive' album, Jadakiss brought his bronze bust to the studio to talk about the album, his health, fatherhood, his relationship with Diddy, his relationship with media and his journey from being a baby faced killer mc to one of the genres best that ever did it.

On his second visit to the Combat Jack Show, Funk Doc Reggie Noble dropped by to share all thats good with his new album 'Mudface', that record he needs to do with Dr. Dre, his love for deejaying, his split with Def Jam, the Keith Murray vs Fredro Starr battle, his Hollywood moves behind the scenes and which current artists he feels is raising the bar. 'Mudface' drops November 13th. 'Muddy Waters 2' coming soon.

In this episode of the Combat Jack Show we’re joined by Taylonn Murphy, whose daughter Tayshana “Chicken” Murphy, a nationally ranked basketball recruit, was infamously murdered inside Manhattan’s Grant Houses in 2011. In this heartbreaking episode, Taylonn talks about his subsequent efforts to break the cycle of violence and mass incarceration that have wreaked havoc on both his family and New York City. He’s joined by New Yorker writer Jennifer Gonnerman, who recently profiled Taylonn in that magazine and also wrote extensively about the tragic life and death of Kalief Browder. This is a raw, heartbreaking episode on the violence in ours streets and the systemic racism in hampering the judicial system assigned to stop it. Check out Jennifer Gonnerman’s article on Taylon Murphy in the New Yorker here: http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/10/05/a-daughters-death And her New Yorker article on Kalief Browder here: http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/10/06/before-the-law

'Good Times', 'The Jeffersons', 'All In The Family', 'Sanford and Son' creator Norman Lear shares with us the challenges he faced in changing the face/race of American television, his influence on modern culture, Hollywood and more. And how the turbulent times of the post civil rights 1970's mirror's pretty much whats going on in America today. At 93 years old, Norman is as sharp, lucid, focused and concerned as he ever was. This is mos def a great story and an incredible journey. We are definitely moving on up with this one. #RaiseTheBar

You think you know Lisa Evers? We take it all the way back to her early gritty New York City days as a formidable member of the Guardian Angels, fashion model and how she transitioned into becoming the voice of reason in today's media. Talk about really being a street soldier.

On his second appearance on the Combat Jack Show, Mr. "I Don't Get Tired" doesn't disappoint. All the controversies, all the hoopla, and of course, thoughts on his upcoming album 'Islah'. I can't even call this one. You've been warned.

Fader President and Publisher Andy Cohn and EIC Naomi Zeicnher talks their monumental 100th issue featuring the Drake and Rihanna double cover, the SXSW Fader Fort, Cornerstone and their continued dominance in the publishing world. Talib Kweli and 9th Wonder talk their 'Indie 500' project, the stigma with "conscious rap", the recent Complex "rift" and why we should continue to appreciate all forms of rap music.

Superfriends Erick Sermon, Torae, Deray and Netta all stopped by. From hip hop rugs to #BlackLivesMatter, this episode has it all covered. #RaiseTheBar Internets

On the eve on one of the most bizarre mc battles ever, Keith Murray talks about his vida loca, the battles, the bruises, time taken away and time given. And why, no matter how much the game changes, the art of mc'ing will never die.

Memphis, Tennessee native Yo Gotti shares his business principals with us, how his mom and aunties and 'em taught him the game, how he's able to be as successful, if not more than his more well known contemporary rap colleagues, how he came up with 50 Cent and Rick Ross, the Bawse one, and how his success supports his community. His mixtape 'The Return' is in stores now so go cop and listen to his mursic.

20 years in the game and always outspoke, Consequence stopped by to remind us of his pedigree. From coming up with his cousin Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest, the breakup of that dynasty, how Sean Puffy Combs wanted to sign him to Bad Boy Records, to building with Kanye West, all his beefs, his contributions as a writer/ghost writer, why he's on the path of conciliation, and why no one should consider him a weed carrier.

Mr. Brad Jordan is back and is..., well all over the place. Listen as Face's mind plays tricks on us, and how he feels his latest album 'Deeply Rooted' is his greatest work ever. We also get a visit by Bril Ndiaye, DJ Mars and Tai Saint-Louis who talk about their "The Art Behind The Tape" book. 'Deeply Rooted' hits stores September 4th.

We hear about the #BLM movement but rarely about its artists. Ferguson, Missouri native Tef Poe shares his music, talks about how his life changed the day Michael Brown was murdered by Darren Wilson, what happened on the front line of Ferguson and how that city's changed after a year. Tef Poe also has BARS. Like he once said, "this ain’t your grandparents’ civil rights movement." His album 'War Machine III' is available on itunes now.

Without Luther Campbell, we might not have hip hop in the south. The ultimate hustler gives us the definitive interview on his journeys, trials and triumphs. His story really is the American dream and he's broken down many barriers for us to enjoy our freedoms. His book "The Book Of Luke, My Fight For Truth, Justice and Liberty City" is out now.

On the eve of the release of 'Straight Outta Compton', we get the guru of G-Funk to talk about his chapter of what make the West win. We also get a visit from R. Marcus Taylor, the actor who plays Suge Knight in the movie. Regulators!

We got the power. My long time ex client Naturi Naughton breaks down her journey from being judged from her former crew as the least likely to succeed to the one to keep our eyes on. It's an amazing story. Nothing less than a powerful story.

Houston is in the building. The most hated, never underrated, Trae shares how he climbed out that hole of being black balled and cut off to how he's one of the most connected and respected cats in the game. He also talks about how his new album is very collaborative. His album 'Tha Truth' album is out now.

Ms. Jones came on the Combat Jack Show and dominated us with her strong presence. She binded our attention as she bared her life story to us. How she was thrust into the spotlight as a social right activist and sex positive feminist writer. Her intro and description of The Life in BDSM and more. Feminsta Jones came, and we submitted.

On the eve of the release of their collaborative album 'Human', Joell and !llmind discuss and treat us to a few cuts of the new project. Yaowa!

Puppy love, teen pregnancy, generational abuse, guns, guns and more guns, Liza Rios, widow of Big Pun shares her tale of family, love, disfunction and growth. Son Chris Rivers shares his memories of Pun and talks his career. Never have you heard this story as candid as it is here. Toma!

The times are changing, and DeRay Mckesson stopped by to talk his transformation from educator to fighting full time for social justice in this digital age. And yes, he rocked his blue vest. #BlackLivesMatter

The "Most Successful Engineer In Hip Hop" makes his second appearance on The Combat Jack Show to share his thoughts on the Roc hey day, the recent Tidal Roc reunion, behind the scenes on some of his greatest hits and why Jay Z didn't get ethered by Jay Z. Plus, a very special announcement by Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson.

The Queen of Urban Radio drops by to give us an update on her life, why she doesn't give the cookies on the first date, her relationship with her co-members of the Breakfast Club, the return of Lip Service and more. All Hail The Queen.

So much history in this special episode. Did you know Lloyd Price was the first American act to sell a million records? Or that he helped create Rock & Roll? Or discovered Don King? Its always an honor to sit with legends and Lloyd Price is definitely legendary.

On the heels of dropping his EP 'Stuff In My Backpack', Denaun Porter talks growing up in Detroit, getting shot, working with Dilla, Eminem, Dre, the whirlwind that was D12 and finally coming into his own as a producer and solo artist.

Jamilah Lemiuex came in glowing like a sun as she broke down her feminism, her blackness, her travels from Chicago to NYC, being a single mother and why you can't stop her shine.

Kool DJ Red Alert's is a fully history lesson that dates back to the early days of Kool Herc and Afrika Bambataa to the BDP Juice Crew beef to the birth of the Native Tongues to the creation of Hot 97. It's all here. Yeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhh!

In the midst of #Baltimore, #Ferguson, #BlackLivesMatter and a host of other issues, we sit with Dr. Marc Lamont Hill who walks us through his journeys, sheds light on his relationship with the infamous Bill O'Reilly, his views on race in America, President Obama, Drs. Cornel West and Michael Eric Dyson and more. We also get his Top Five List. Press play and #RaiseTheBar

Fly International Luxurious Arts! Raekwon walks us through his most collaborative project. 20 year veterans usually don't embrace the new wave, the Chef explains why he did. The 'FILA' album is out in stores now.

We got Rob's life story. From motherless child to being on the ground floor of the Bad Boy Empire. Then jail. His health. And now his comeback. Realest story you'll hear today.

Keeping it in the Bronx, we have the incomparable Diamond D. We play his hits, he gives us the science behind them. The recipe for a classic episode. Ain't nothing more to it.

The father of Hip Hop Kool Herc gives us a very rare interview documenting the birth of Hip Hop, how he ran the game throughout the 1970's, how his man Coke La Rock was the very first rap emcee, the records he discovered, how he almost died for this culture, his battle with drugs, health issues and his top five emcees and deejays. This one is for the history books. We do this for the culture!

As your requested, we had Rapper Big Pooh on to discuss his latest EP "Words Paint Pictures", which is brilliant. Which led us to talking about the #BlackLivesMatter movement, the prison industrial complex, how he was the most underrated and his podcast 'Pooh On Sports' and his love for the NBA.

From The Bronx to Hollywood, Malik Yoba shares how he came up with 'Cool Runnings', the success that was 'New York Undercover', what happened to the Black Hollywood of the 1990's and what it is now. He also talks how he was underutilized and how [SPOILER ALERT!!] Vernon Turner was prematurely killed off in the current cultural phenomena that is 'Empire' and more. Plus, legendary record woman Shanti Das talks Women's History month and her accomplishments in the music business.

Juvenile discusses his role in the birth of Cash Money, his first trip to NY and performing at The Tunnel, becoming a millionaire before the major deal, and the driving force behind "Ha" and "Back That Thang Up". We also touched on reconciling with Cash Money, his thoughts on the Birdman and Lil Wayne feud, as well as his upcoming compilation mixtape, "Mardi Gras". This what y'all been waiting for, Ha!

Kool Keith shares his long and eventful journey, from the South Bronx, to dancing in front of President Ronald Reagan, to the legendary hip hop clubs like Union Square and the Latin Quarters, to moving out west and inventing "pornocore", Dr. Octagon and all his various personalities. Crazy how his past intersect with a young Iggy Azalea. Poppa Large, big shot on the east coast.