Rap On Flint

Interview w/ Jada Ali

Flint rapper Jada Ali humbly discusses her accolades, her style of music and how she is proud of Flint’s new and upcoming hip-hop scene. Ali strongly believes in her own unique sound, which she wants to share with the world.

Interview w/ Jon Connor

Jon Connor recollects his story of becoming a rapper and music producer in two parts. The beginning of his musical journey started at a very young age. Connor’s hustle and grind from selling tapes at grade school translated into his actual career.

Interview w/ Shemy

Shemy defines the meaning of being the“wild child” and the evolution of becoming a rapper. His talent of writing came naturally while listening to the flow of many of his favorite rappers.

Interview w/ Mama Sol

Breast Cancer Survivor. Poet. Activist. Mama Sol’s many roles embodies who she is and accompanies her music. Mama Sol exemplifies how music runs in her family roots, her nat for words, and her true motivation for music.

Interview w/ Gozza

Gozza describes himself as a “pop culture vulture.” He takes what he hears and puts his own hip-hop mix. He is transparent about the lyricism comparison of old school music and the new generation.

Interview w/ Pharlon Randle

Pharlon Randle, CEO of “Bangtown Productions & Recordings” and “Studio On the Go,” reminisces about discovering his musical talent. His musical ear furthered him into the realm of music and becoming a boss of it.

Interview w/ Steve B This Life

“Steve B This Life We Live” wants to make dope music and reach those who can help him get to the next step. Steve B has faced hardships, but is owning who he is and working to get his music on a festival level.

Interview w/ Mona Haydar

Musical artist Mona Haydar discusses becoming a spoken-word artist. She’s proud of being a raw, unique, independent rapper from Flint. Haydar challenged herself to leave Flint and grow as an artist across the nation.

Interview w/ Joe Ryan

Joe Ryan talks about his journey of becoming a top music producer. From Flint to North Dakota to Hollywood, life would take him to meet all the super producers in the industry.

Interview w/ Fernando Vega-Genesis

Fernando Vega-Genesis gets cozy in this interview and shares his thoughts on collaboration in the industry. He mentions there is room for everyone and the benefit of sharing fan bases.

Interview w/ Xzavier Simon

Xzavier Simon opens up about his adventure of getting to his current career as a music journalist. He makes comparison to how he structures his work to get in the “zone” just as a rapper would.

Interview w/ Doug Pullen

Music journalist Doug Pullen, formerly of The Flint Journal talks about his journalistic approach which represent the Flint community. He admits MC Breed was one particular artist who made him aware of the music scene in Flint.

Interview w/ Martin Connor

Musicologist Martin Connor knows the classical legends, Beethoven and Mozart. But don’t be fooled because rap is the true note he hums to. In this interview, Connor gets interactive and shows how he gets to work with the beats.

Interview w/ Bernard Terry

Bernard Terry holds many titles as a songwriter, producer, and music developer. Although not a Flint native, he came to the city because it was a “flowering” music scene in the 90’s. He discusses his time in the studio and some of the artists he has worked with.