Hip Hop’s Greatest Storyteller Slick Rick
The greatest storyteller in the history of Hip Hop Slick Rick, an immigrant who came to the US as a child and relocated to the birthplace of Hip Hop The Bronx. He came onto the scene with two of the most iconic songs The Show and La Di Da Di. Wanting to do his own […]
NEYO
Singer, songwriter, producer and actor NEYO talks about his career, his humble beginnings in Arkansas and rise from writer/producer to artists. The hits he has written for several artists and the impact his songs have had. He tells a story about Michael Jackson calling him and signing his favorite NEYO song. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy […]
Wu-Tang Clan Part Two: The Solo projects
In this episode of The Backstory Podcast after the multi platinum success of Enter the 36 Chambers the members of the Wu-Tang clan release several successful solo albums. The RZA’s supergroup Gravediggaz, Method Man’s TIcal, ODB Return to the 36 Chambers, Raekwon The Chef’s Only Built For Cuban Linx, The GZA’s Liquid Swords and Ghostface […]
WuTang Clan Part 1: Hip Hop’s best ensemble of MC’s
In this episode of The Backstory Podcast host Colby Colb takes you on a audio journey to the beginnings of the WuTang Clan. Three cousins two from Brooklyn and one from Staten Island who had a love for Hip Hop form the foundation of one of Hip Hop’s most successful groups. Along the way they […]
Mary J Blige
Colby has a candid conversation with the Queen of Hip Hop soul Mary J Blige. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Quincy Jones
The greatest producer of all time Quincy Jones from poverty to producing music in several eras and genres. Colby shares a rare interview with this living icon. What was it like working with Michael Jackson? How did he recover from a brain hemorrhage? What is his musical producing process? This is the Backstory of Quincy […]
Barack Obama
The story of the 44th President of the United States Barack Obama through interviews with Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ella Mai
2018 breakout star Ella Mai talks about her journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Swizz Beatz
Artist and producer Swizz Beatz shares his life journey in music from early days to becoming a millionaire at 18. Working with Ruff Ryders, DMX, Jayz, Beyonce Swizz goes song for song with Colby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jermaine Dupri
One of the most successful R&B, Pop and Hip Hop producers shares his entire career history song for song. This is the Backstory of Jermaine Dupri who started producing music at the age of 13, had his first multi platinum hit at 18. Responsible for 10 pop number one records, 40 top 100 singles and […]