The 5th Element Hip-Hop show is based out of Radio DePaul at DePaul University.
In the past we have interviewed names like Mick Jenkins, theWHOevers, Saba and Pivot Gang, Phero, Retrospect, Towkio, Scheme, Leather Corduroys (Kami and Joey), ShowYouSuck, Vic Spencer, Chris Crack, Lili K., Add-2, Kweku Collins, among countless others Chicago based Hip-Hop artists. We have had a great track record with Chicago based artists and use our show as a platform to not only create exposure, but as well as create a dialogue and humanize the interactions and interviews we have with these artists.
All content for The 5th Element HipHop ShoW is the property of 5ABIOmatic and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
The 5th Element Hip-Hop show is based out of Radio DePaul at DePaul University.
In the past we have interviewed names like Mick Jenkins, theWHOevers, Saba and Pivot Gang, Phero, Retrospect, Towkio, Scheme, Leather Corduroys (Kami and Joey), ShowYouSuck, Vic Spencer, Chris Crack, Lili K., Add-2, Kweku Collins, among countless others Chicago based Hip-Hop artists. We have had a great track record with Chicago based artists and use our show as a platform to not only create exposure, but as well as create a dialogue and humanize the interactions and interviews we have with these artists.
Nuworld Kayo is a Southside rapper and member of the Nuworld collective. In this episode’s interview, he discusses the formation of Nuworld, his musical style and influences, as well as the role of Islam in his art and hip-hop. https://archive.org/download/NuworldKayo51918/Nuworld%20Kayo%20%285%3A19%3A18%29.mp3
We catch up with Chicago spitter CMoneyWave. We discuss his name change, versatility behind the mic, live performances, last two projects, new music, what to expect on his forthcoming project, lifestyle changes, and chop it up on wrestling. https://archive.org/download/CMoneyWave51918/CMoneyWave%20%285%3A19%3A18%29.mp3
Navarro is a Chicago HipHop legend that in recent years has dedicated much of his time crafting the sound of a future generation. In this interview we catch up with Navarro since the last interview we had and chop it up on his personal growth since touching on subjects like the Beats and Bars program, … More Navarro (5/19/18)
Chicago R&B & Pop singer Victor! has been riding a wave of his own with a unique style that is generating much attention. In this interview we discuss his upbringing and family background in music, beginning in music, the current Mexican-American wave of artists in the US, navigating his popularity as a teenager, and what … More Victor! (5/19/18)
Northside artist Aubry, born in Evanston, Illinois, has been surrounded by music since a young age and has been making music since his freshman year of high school. Aside from music, Aubry is also a poet and competed in the Louder Than a Bomb 2017 competition for the Evanston Township High School poetry team, … More Aubry (4/28/18)
Brothers Brian & Matt Sumague aka Suburban Kid McFly and Matt Audio Dope grace our studios. We discuss Suburban Kid McFly’s solo career, growing up in a Filipino household, his first two solo projects “SKMF 1 & 2”, and the creation process, growth and a culmination of an 8 year career, and dive into Matt’s … More Suburban Kid McFly & Matt Audio Dope (4/28/18)
Chicago rapper, singer and producer has come a long way in the last few years since he was last in on The 5th Element. This time around we talk about the growth in his life in the last few years, his beginnings in music, discuss his recently released EP “Songs She Gets Dressed To”, his … More Jon Content (4/28/18)
Cole Kruggel, Don Hullio, and Darwin Derequito of Classick Studios have been three of Chicago’s premiere engineers that have been crafting Chicago’s current Hip-Hop sound. In this interview we discuss the role of engineers, how they broke into the music scene and began at Classick Studios, artists they have helped develop, some stories behind some … More Cole Kruggel, Don Hullio & Darwin Derequito of Classick Studios (4/14/18)
99theProducer and 5ivee are some of Milwaukee’s finest making a name of their own in the city of Chicago. We talk about their beginning in music, growing up in Milwaukee, some defining moments in music, and talk about their latest releases and the creative process behind them. https://ia801504.us.archive.org/6/items/99theProducer5ivee41418/99theProducer%20%26%205ivee%20%284%3A14%3A18%29.mp3
Central Florida spitter Swade is making a name of his own in the Chicago HipHop scene. He swings by to chop it up on growing up in Florida, how he got his rap moniker, upbringing, influences, how he began rapping and producing, the Florida rap scene, coming to Chicago, friendships and networking, future plans with … More Swade (3/31/18)
Uptown rapper WemmyMo swing by for an in-studio interview. The 18-year-old Lincoln Park HS spitter talks about his beginnings in music, upbringing, having clout in high school, his support system, growing up in Uptown, living in a Nigerian household, released singles, forthcoming BitterSweet debut, premieres a new single, and gives us a freestyle, among other … More WemmyMo (3/31/18)
Chicago spitter Jamal Science stops by for an in-studio interview. The West Side rapper, in this interview, talks to us about his upbringing, generations of hip-hop in his family, beginning to rap and produce, his high school years as a battle rapper, winning rap battle competitions, his history with the legendary Molten crew, previous projects, … More Jamal Science (3/31/18)
It’s a takeover! We have Jose Olivarez and Nate Marshall takeover The 5th Element HipHop Show with special guest Aeon Moore, winner of YCA’s MC Olympics. In this show, we discuss Louder Than A Bomb (youth poetry competition), break down the Kanye West madness brackets, top 5 Chicago rappers, get a new piece by Jose, … More YCA Takeover Show [Jose Olivarez, Nate Marshall & Aeon Moore] (3/17/18)
Oscar and Alex interview Chicago based street clothing brand SLKRS and get to know more about the beginnings of the brand, influences, importance of representation, and get a look at upcoming moves the brand will be making. https://ia601502.us.archive.org/30/items/SLKRS31018/SLKRS%20%283%3A10%3A18%29.mp3
Chicago rapper/producer Calez swings by for an interview. We discuss his upbringing in the Chicago Hip-Hop scene, early influences, fatherhood, unity in the city’s rap scene, and his favorite collaborations. https://ia801508.us.archive.org/6/items/Calez3318/Calez%20%283%3A3%3A18%29.mp3
Song Showcased: Na$im Williams & Sisi Dior “Drippin” ft. Poor A friend of the show and West Town producer- Na$im Williams and West side spitter Sisi Dior make their way to The 5th Element Hip-Hop Show. We discuss their beginnings in music, contributions to the local hip-hop scene and the importance of unity, and chop … More Na$im Williams & Sisi Dior (2/24/18)
Song Showcased: Ajani Jones “Better Days” Southside spitter Ajani Jones makes his way in for an interview. We discuss his origins in music, artistic name changes, attending the University of Iowa and Columbia College, getting involved in the Chicago hip-hop scene, joining AEMMP Records, spirituality, the influence of his mother in his music, versatility in … More Ajani Jones (2/24/18)
Songs Showcased: Musa Reems “What I Like” & “44 4’s” A friend of the show and West side spitter Musa Reems swings by for an interview. We chop it up with Musa about joining AEMMP Records (Columbia College’s student-run label), his recently released project Lately I Been Sol Searching and the inspirations behind it, the … More Musa Reems (2/24/18)
Meechie and CJ THE KID have made it their mission to put the North on the map. Coming from Evanston, Illinois there’s a lot of stigmas associated with being from a city that’s an extension of the city, but technically not the city. To give insight to their hometown of West Evanston they decided to … More Meechie & CJ The Kid (2/17/18)
The Boy Illinois is one of the most promising artists coming out of Chicago and is one of the most accomplished emcees in the thriving Hip-Hop scene in the city. He is a general, can rock a crowd with an eclectic variety of production that has set himself apart from his peers. The man has … More The Boy Illinois (2/3/17)
The 5th Element Hip-Hop show is based out of Radio DePaul at DePaul University.
In the past we have interviewed names like Mick Jenkins, theWHOevers, Saba and Pivot Gang, Phero, Retrospect, Towkio, Scheme, Leather Corduroys (Kami and Joey), ShowYouSuck, Vic Spencer, Chris Crack, Lili K., Add-2, Kweku Collins, among countless others Chicago based Hip-Hop artists. We have had a great track record with Chicago based artists and use our show as a platform to not only create exposure, but as well as create a dialogue and humanize the interactions and interviews we have with these artists.
