Greg Nice’s flow has survived several musical eras, from vinyl to the cassette single and CD, on to the new millennium download. Planet Ill will give you a chance to reflect on Greg’s point of view as a tenured artist and music industry professional, and hip you to his new solo project.
At SoHo Skylight NYC ESPN The Magazine celebrates The 2nd Body Issue. Planet Ill was on hand to interview the stars on the red carpet including LaLa Vazquez, Amare Stoudemire, Lolo Jones Jeanette The Black Widow Lee, Estelle, and Adrianne Bailon
In part two of this interview, Edwin Tony Nicholas expounds on his professional relationship with the late, great Gerald LeVert and its inauspicious beginnings. He also discusses the effects that technology has on modern music, his ability to take more time to produce a great record than a major label and the importance of recognizing new generations of music-even if it isn’t your cup of tea. Part 2. Enjoy.
Edwin Tony Nicholas’ discography is a who’s who of R&B, and includes Teddy Pendergrass, Keith Washington, Barry White, Regina Belle, Joe, Patti LaBelle and The O’Jays. Planet Ill spoke with Nicholas about what he learned from working with legends, how production has evolved, and why he loves producing classic artists.
From fast rising Hip-Hop/R&B star to anonymity, Michel’le has seen both sides of fame. We sat down with here to talk about her rise and her resurgence.
Investigative journalist Ron Chepesiuk debunks the lies told by Frank Lucas in the creation of his American Gangster mystique. What is fake and what is real? Get the lowdown
In a Planet Ill “In The Studio” Rewind, we look back at the making of Loss 4 Wordz and the multi-talented Scratch’s take on production and promotion in the age of digital recordings and downloads.
Planet Ill sits down with rising Shadyville Queens rapper Gist The Essence to talk about his music, the Hip-Hop legacy of Queens and how he can possibly get a seat at the table of those legendary Qeens MC’s.
Planet Ill interviews the Bay Area’s own Erk Tha Jerk, discussing the music, technology, family and religion.
Crime Writer Seth “Soul Man” Ferranti talks with Planet Ill on the prison industrial complex, persevering through his own 25 year sentence, book writing and telling the stories that the streets want to hear.