Oct 22 '94, John Carlo, a "fictitious" fighter, complete with a fake record & medical docs, debuts to KO former World Champion Leon Spinks (age 41) in the 1st round.
Charles Farrell gives the inside story on how this fight derailed a $175,000 matchup with Larry Holmes in China.
For an inside look at how fight-fixing works (and doesn't) in boxing, the story behind this fight between an unknown "tough guy" and former World Champion Leon Spinks is a gripping read...
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EVERY #hiphop fan needs to hear what the great Easy Mo Bee has to say here.
“I’ve been blessed to do many many great things…So… let me move closer…anyone who tries to erase me from the legacy I was part of…it’s not gonna happen.”
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Statik Selektah: Interview With Author Riley Wallace
The legendary Statik Selektah talks about getting in the game, his first placements, how 98% of the artists who have blown up in the past 10 years worked with him before they were big, and the story behind the Mac Miller & Sean Price track.
This interview is part of a series of interviews conducted by hip-hop journalist and author, Riley Wallace. These interviews are part of Riley's research for the book From Boom Bap to Trap: Hip-Hop's Greatest Producers.
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Pete Rock Interview: Influences & Favorite Digs
In this interview clip, the legendary Pete Rock talks about his introduction to hip-hop, learning the ropes from The Untouchables founder Eddie F and the late Paul C's influence. He also recalls his greatest record digs, which includes the (now) iconic Tom Scott "Today" sample—musical muse for the classic single "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)."
This interview is part of a series of interviews conducted by hip-hop journalist and author, Riley Wallace. These interviews are part of Riley's research for the book From Boom Bap to Trap: Hip-Hop's Greatest Producers.
www.hamilcarpubs.com/fromboombaptotrap
Bronze Nazareth on RZA, ODB, and blazing his own path
Bronze Nazareth, hip-hop producer from Detroit, and official "Wu Affiliate," talks about how he tracked down RZA in NYC and got his start. Bronze wanted to be an MC and played his track for RZA and it was the beat that caught his attention. "The rest is history." Bronze also talks about a night at the club with ODB and blazing his own path beyond Wu-Tang.
This interview is part of a series of interviews conducted by hip-hop journalist and author, Riley Wallace. These interviews are part of Riley's research for the book From Boom Bap to Trap: Hip-Hop's Greatest Producers.
www.hamilcarpubs.com/fromboombaptotrap
EZ Elpee recalls the night Notorious B.I.G. chose the beat for "Get Money"
Despite being passed over—and even having his beats dissed by the legendary Big L—producer EZ Elpee launched his career producing the platinum-selling second single by Junior M.A.F.I.A., "Get Money." In this interview clip, Elpee recalls the night Notorious B.I.G. chose the beat and the epic sessions that followed.
This interview is part of a series of interviews conducted by hip-hop journalist and author, Riley Wallace. These interviews are part of Riley's research for the book From Boom Bap to Trap: Hip-Hop's Greatest Producers.
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Killed in Brazil?: The Mysterious Death Of Arturo "Thunder" Gatti
Drew "Bundini" Brown & Muhammad Ali Having Some Fun
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