Urban Grind Radio brings you the heartbeat of hip-hop culture every week. Hosted by Wally Lockard III, Thot Boy Zello, Athena Del Valle, and Sinista, our show seamlessly blends the Violator All-Star DJ Showtyme Mix, live artist interviews, and deep-dive segments like “This Week in Hip-Hop History” and “Urban Grind Uncut.” Syndicated to nearly 400,000 listeners monthly, we spotlight rising talent, urban trends, and cultural insights from Chicago to the world. Subscribe on Podbean, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and catch full episodes at UrbanGrindRadio.com.
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Urban Grind Radio brings you the heartbeat of hip-hop culture every week. Hosted by Wally Lockard III, Thot Boy Zello, Athena Del Valle, and Sinista, our show seamlessly blends the Violator All-Star DJ Showtyme Mix, live artist interviews, and deep-dive segments like “This Week in Hip-Hop History” and “Urban Grind Uncut.” Syndicated to nearly 400,000 listeners monthly, we spotlight rising talent, urban trends, and cultural insights from Chicago to the world. Subscribe on Podbean, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and catch full episodes at UrbanGrindRadio.com.
Urban Grind Radio Ep. 10 Violator All-Star DJ Showtyme feat. Multi-Platinum Producer Ricco Lumpkins
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Urban Grind Radio Ep. 10 Violator All-Star DJ Showtyme feat. Multi-Platinum Producer Ricco Lumpkins
Urban Grind Radio Ep. 10 – Ricco Lumpkins: Industry Lessons, Legendary Collabs & Longevity in the GameIn this episode, we journey from Rockford to the global stage with Ricco Lumpkins—a seasoned creative, producer, mix engineer, educator, and industry insider whose career stretches through decades and includes collaborations with icons like Outkast, TLC, Monica, Ciara, Goodie Mob, and Lauryn Hill
Ricco opens up about his musical roots, rise to success, and the hard-earned wisdom it takes to build a name in this competitive game. He’s dropping major gems on navigating studio politics, mastering evolving tech, sustaining creative relevance—even teaching the next generation at institutions like the L.A. Film School, SAE Institute Chicago, Full Sail, and the Illinois Institute of Chicago. You can follow Ricco Lumpkins on instagram @rajabangz
We’re also dialing up the energy with not one—but two—high-profile track premieres:
First, get ready for the world premiere of a fresh new sound from the rising artist Lbisy. You’re hearing it here first—this is exclusive.
Urban Grind Radio Ep10_ Violator All-Star DJ Showtyme + Multi-Platinum Producer Ricco Lumpkins.mp3Then, we transition into a smooth, laid-back summer mood with “Summertime Chi” by Sinister Music Group!
All of this is wrapped in the signature Urban Grind sound, with a closing flavor-packed mix from Violator All‑Star DJ Showtyme.
Listen now at UrbanGrindRadio.comAlso streaming on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio & morePowered by: Urban Grind TV | 28× Award‑Winning Media Platform
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Urban Grind Radio
Urban Grind Radio brings you the heartbeat of hip-hop culture every week. Hosted by Wally Lockard III, Thot Boy Zello, Athena Del Valle, and Sinista, our show seamlessly blends the Violator All-Star DJ Showtyme Mix, live artist interviews, and deep-dive segments like “This Week in Hip-Hop History” and “Urban Grind Uncut.” Syndicated to nearly 400,000 listeners monthly, we spotlight rising talent, urban trends, and cultural insights from Chicago to the world. Subscribe on Podbean, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and catch full episodes at UrbanGrindRadio.com.
