DJ Khaled
The Backstory of artist and producer DJ Khaled. From his humble immigrant family roots to his rise as a DJ, radio personality and eventual artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blueprint Hov 9/11/01
This is a follow up from the first Backstory episode “Jay Z The Making Of A Business Man” as Colby walks us through Jay Z’s biggest selling album “Hard Knock Life” and the follow up to that “Life and Time’s of S. Carter. This sets the stage for his critically acclaimed “Blueprint” album and the […]
Queen Naija
An unemployed young girl from Detroit starts sharing her life and relationship on Youtube which leads to a major label recording contract and number one songs. This is the Queen Naija Story . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gabrielle Union
A young woman from Omaha endures a traumatic incident overcomes it to become a successful actress, this is the Backstory of Gabrielle Union. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
50 Cent
One of the most interesting, charismatic, controversial rappers 50 Cent. Colby takes us through his Backstory from difficult child hood to taking on a drug cartel, getting shot 9 times survives to become one of the biggest musical artists in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Janet Jackson
She comes from music royalty but had to overcome several obstacles to achieve success as an artist. Colby takes us inside with the legendary Janet Jackson with exclusive interviews with Janet and the producers who changed her career Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Common
Colby gives the Backstory on Chicago MC, Common from his early college days when he gets his deal to music, movie and voice over star through early interviews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kenny Gamble
One of the architects of The Sound Of Philadelphia Kenny Gamble discusses his prolific career as a writer and producer. Colby chats with legendary producer and song writer Kenny Gamble responsible for over 175 Gold and Platinum albums. One of the most inspiring producers over 7 decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I Miss The Old Kanye
One of the most interesting creatives in the world Kanye West. He came on to the scene as a young prolific music producer who then becomes an artist. Colby Colb takes us back to the beginning of Kanye West’s career through exclusive interviews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Ilmatic kid Nas
Nasir Jones is considered one of the best MC’s in hip hop history, in this episode Colby walks you through the early years. How did he get his deal? Through early interviews you will hear a young, hungry Nas fighting to bring the east coast hip hop back with his groundbreaking debut album “Ilmatic” See […]