INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete kicks it with Hip Hop Royalty, VANESSA SIMMONS!

Vanessa talks coming up as Rev Run's daughter, the inspiration she had from Kimora Lee creating Baby Phat, building the Pastry brand with her sister and it's impact on representing females in sneaker industry, her evolution and working hard to maintain for herself and her family!

Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play. CHEA!

Vanessa Simmons

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with legendary actor, ARMAND ASSANTE!

Armand talks growing up in NYC, the trials & tribulations of life as an actor, his Emmy winning role as John Gotti in HBO's Gotti, his talent as a drummer, the current landscape of Hollywood and so much more!

So many LIFE GEMS in this one! Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play. CHEA!

Armand Assante

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with the super talented Actor & Recording Artist TARAL HICKS!

Taral talks her roles as Jane in Bronx Tale and Keisha in Belly, Robert DeNiro helping her get a record deal on Epic, growing up in an entertainment family,  doing songs with Missy Elliot, the infamous 'Door Test' in Bronx Tale, her role in Subway Stories + More.

Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play! CHEA!

Taral Hicks

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with freestyle and Dance-pop artist CYNTHIA!

Cynthia talks growing up in NYC, the impact of the Smash Hit Song Dreamboy/Dreamgirl and how the song came to life with Johnny O! How it was performing at Madison Square Garden & Radio City Music Hall. 

Pete & Cynthia also break down the Freestyle movement over the years and it's High's & Lows! Stevie B, Coro, TKA, Giggles, Lil Suzy and so much more... Plus our friend Sabino from Growing Up Italian joins us after the break, Kick Back, Relax, + PRESS Play!

CYNTHIA

Internets! This week on The Premium Pete Show, Pete is joined by businessman, entrepreneur, and motivator Gary Vaynerchuk! Gary sits down with Pete to discuss his humble upbringings in Queens, his very first business ventures, and growing his family’s wine business to a nationwide operation.

Gary explains his strong sense of self, why his sheer will & determination will make him win, and how he remains motivated and inspired despite his many achievements. From his many investments in businesses such as Twitter, Venmo, Snapchat and Uber to balancing his work and private life, class is in session with the guru, take notes!

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Gary Vaynerchuk

INTERNETS, Happy New Year! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with TEK and STEELE of the Legendary Smif-N-Wessun!

Smif-N-Wessun break down how they got started in the game, their issues with labels, having to change their names to Cocoa Brovaz and go over the moments and memories of their Debut Album “Dah Shinin” which turns 25 years this year.

The Duo also talks on Duckdown music, Longevity, Brotherhood, doing songs with Mary J Blige and what it was like living at Tupac’s house and raiding his Refrigerator lol and so much more!

Hip Hop and Brooklyn is definitely in the Building, CHEA!

Smif-N-Wessun

INTERNETS, On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with the Legends Stretch and Bobbito!

Stretch and Bobbito break down their Journey of 30 + years in the game, some of their most memorable moments from their radio show, how they’ve stayed together all these years and so much more.

On this fun packed episode Stretch and Bob break news about the archives from their radio show 30 years ago & some of the most legendary rap freestyles to exist will soon be available!

Their debut Album Stretch and Bobbito titled “NoRequests” is available on 1/17/20 Don't get it twisted Internets support these good brothers. Their show is the blueprint for 99.9% of what this current rap podcast game is!

Enjoy, Blessings!

Pete

Stretch and Bobbito

INTERNETS! On this special episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down LIVE from Sopranos Con with cast members Katherine Narducci, Vincent Pastore, David Proval, Vincent Curatola and more.

Pete and the crew go over what made the Sopranos so special, their favorite moments and of course their journeys all while entertaining a packed house! There’s also Q+A and some great laughs.

Enjoy, Fuggettaboutit!

SOPRANOS Panel LIVE

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete kicks it with LEGENDARY hip hop trio, BLACK MOON!

In this very unfiltered conversation Buckshot, 5 FT & Evil Dee speak on the lessons they learned from coming up in the game so young, bad record deals, etc. Buckshot talks starting Duck Down Records with Dru Ha, the current state of hip hop, maintaining relevancy, what they purchased with their first big paychecks, fatherhood & so much more!

Kick back, Relax + PRESS Play. Chea!

Black Moon

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with Rapper/Producers/Actor, Dyme-A-Duzin.

Dyme-A-Duzin talks starting his career as a gospel artist, his time in the group Phony Ppl, his start on YouTube, catching the attention of Combat Jack & DJ Clark Kent, touring with Mos Def/Talib Kweli/Erykah Badu/The Roots, issues with the label, working with Kehlani + More

Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play. CHEA!

Dyme-A-Duzin

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with Actor ARTIE PASQUALE aka Burt Gervasi Of The Sopranos!  

Artie and Pete speak live from Sopranos Con on the infamous Silvio choking him scene, the real life inspiration behind Artie Bucco storyline, James Gandolfini, his final episode, growing up in Rhode Island and so much more.......  

Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play. Fuggetaboutit!

Artie Pasquale (Burt Gervasi of The Sopranos)

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with Friend, Actor, Artist, Organizer, Sneaker Fiend and Return Guest KILLER MIKE!

Killer Mike speaks on what defunding the police really means, how activism/organizing is in his blood, how real change starts locally. Is reparations possible? The importance of parenting and so much more!

Plot. Plan. Strategize. Organize. Mobilize.

Chea!

The Return Of Killer Mike

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with Entrepreneur, Artist Manager EBONIE WARD.

Ebonie speaks on her how she built her boutique Fly Kix in Atlanta years ago and the people she met then have shaped her life today! Ebonie also breaks down how she became Future's manager, being a woman in the male-dominated music industry, working with Gunna, importance of work ethic and building organic relationships + so much more!

Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play! Chea!

Ebonie Ward

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete kicks it with Artist and Return Guest YFN Lucci!

YFN talks stock tips, his bullet proof GMC, working with Trey Songz & Chris Brown, importance of generational wealth, TikTok engagement, family + More.

Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play! Chea!

The Return Of YFN LUCCI

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with Legendary Producer, songwriter BRYAN-MICHAEL COX!

Cox has been responsible for more than 100 million album sales, 35 number-one hits, and 12 Grammy Award nominations (including nine wins). He is widely regarded as one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful songwriters and producers in the history of contemporary R&B.

After growing up in Houston, Texas (where Cox was good friends at high school with Beyoncé, often producing records for the members of Destiny's Child before they signed with Columbia Records), Cox relocated to Atlanta to pursue his professional music career and soon established a close working relationship with his frequent production partner Jermaine Dupri.

BRYAN speaks on the biggest collabs of his career, his thoughts on Usher not getting the respect he deserves as an artist, the ups and downs of putting people on + More!

Bryan-Michael Cox

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete kicks it with Return Guest and Friend The Living Legend ED LOVER!

Ed speaks on meeting Jay-Z for the first time, his thoughts on TI vs. 50 Cent Verzuz battle, what makes a rapper a superstar, interviewing Janet Jackson, not initially seeing DMXs potential, his relationships with BIG and Tupac.

Ed also touches on being in Radio over 30 years and what the future of Radio looks like, plus so many great stories about Jay Z, Eazy-E, Tupac, Chris lighty, 50 Cent, Biggie and more...

So many GEMS! If you love hip hop you must LISTEN to this Episode, CHEA!

*Hulu presents a new comedy series, Woke, following Keef, an African American cartoonist finally on the verge of mainstream success when an unexpected incident changes everything! Starring Lamorne Morris, Woke premieres All episodes exclusively on Hulu, September 9. Visit Hulu.com/Woke for more.

The Return Of Ed Lover

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with Artist GRIP hailing from Atlanta but has the World talking about him!  

Grip breaks down what led him to being a lyricist, his inspirations, his low moments and his high moments and why he believes actions will always be more stronger than words.

Grip also talks on the success of his Album SNUBNOSE and how special it’s been to receive all the love from it! 

Grip Is a rising star and many labels and music executives are fighting over him right now, take a listen and get to know GRIP Atlanta’s next Great Storyteller, CHEA!


*Hulu presents a new comedy series, Woke, following Keef, an African American cartoonist finally on the verge of mainstream success when an unexpected incident changes everything! Starring Lamorne Morris, Woke premieres All episodes exclusively on Hulu, September 9. Visit Hulu.com/Woke for more.

GRIP

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with Atlanta's Airbnb Queen, 23 year old, ALEXIA WRIGHT!

Alexia speaks on her journey from working at Chick-fil-a to becoming her own boss by owning and managing over 20 Airbnb units, how COVID affected her business, Airbnb disrupting the hotel industry, the power of financial freedom, entrepreneurship and so much more!

Kick Back, Relax + Press Play. CHEA!


*Hulu presents a new comedy series, Woke, following Keef, an African American cartoonist finally on the verge of mainstream success when an unexpected incident changes everything! Starring Lamorne Morris, Woke premieres All episodes exclusively on Hulu, September 9. Visit Hulu.com/Woke for more

Alexia Wright (Air BNB Queen)

Internets! This episode of The Premium Pete Show is extra special, Pete sits down with SOPRANOS Legend, Vincent Curatola AKA Johnny Sack!

Vincent tells crazy stories of how he got the role of Johnny Sack, how his character was only slated for 1 episode  and ended up doing 33 Episodes, his special relationship with James Gandolfini and how amazing he was. So many Unfiltered and Untold Stories on this Episode! 

This is a MUST listen for any SOPRANOS fan! So kick back, relax + Press Play. FUGGEDABOUTIT!

Vincent Curatola (Johnny Sack)

INTERNETS! On this Throwback episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with hip hop legend, KOOL KEITH! Keith speaks on coming up in the game, how he was able to evolve with the times, having multiple aliases to have different label deals, battle rap vs. rap, his first million dollar deal + so much more! Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play! CHEA!

Kool Keith

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete kicks it with SMOKE DZA! 

Smoke DZA speaks on growing the Smoker's Club organically, His days coming up with Nipsey Hussle & Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar and more. The journey of carrying crates for Pete Rock to doing an album with him, Hulk Hogan being the best wrestler of all time, kicking it with Kanye in Calabasas, writing for Sean Kingston, insight into Dame Dash's mentality + so much more!

GO Buy/Stream That HOMEGROWN Album Today! 
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Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play. CHEA!

Smoke DZA

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete kicks it with Massachusetts own MILLYZ! 

Millyz speaks on coming up in Cambridge, being discovered by Set Free and coming to NY, how Eminem influenced him, grinding for 3 years to get onto BET Cypher, building connections in NY, overcoming the stigma of being a rapper from Massachusetts, working with Statik Selektah, Jadakiss executive producing his album, touring with hip hop legends + More. 

Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play! Chea!

Millyz

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with one of the forefathers of podding, CHRIS MORROW!

Chris Morrow, The Co-founder of Loud Speakers Network, speaks on the state of podcasting during the pandemic, the initial dip in listenership due to people's change in routine, the different avenues for podcasting, Spotify's business model, Charlamagne's partnership with I Heart Radio, the future landscape of podcast industry + More.

Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play. CHEA!

Chris Morrow On The Current State & Future Of Podcasting

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with Streetwear pioneer, Founder of 10.Deep, SCOTT SASSO!

Scott speaks on his journey of growing 10.Deep from selling shirts in college to a multi-million dollar streetwear brand, the importance of creativity in his process, working with Kid Cudi and Wale on their mixtapes, how blogs influenced the growth of streetwear in the early 2000s, the business side of streetwear industry and so much more!

 Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play! Chea!

Scott Sasso (Founder Of 10 Deep)

INTERNETS! On this throwback episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with Izze The Producer! 

Izze talks teaching himself how to make beats, being inspired by Pharrell, recording sessions with Young Jeezy, Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz, Young Dolph, Maxwell and more! Such a young Talent Izze breaks down his creative process and how important his time at Tree Sound Studios with Mali and Groove were to him.  

Kick back, Relax + PRESS Play. CHEA

Izze The Producer

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete kicks it with Queenbridge’s own CAPONE! One half of the Legendary duo Capone-N-Noreaga (C-N-N)

Capone speaks on coming up in Queensbridge, what life was like for CNN after he came home, meeting Noreaga for the first time at Spofford Juvenile Detention Center, how he became famous while in jail and how was treated differently, ordering $50,000 worth of food and breaking plaques in order to get off of Tommy Boy, touring overseas, relationship with Kurupt and Daz + so much more!

So Many Gems! Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play! Chea!

CAPONE

Internets! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete kicks it with Return Guest, Artist, The Mayor of Coney Island NEMS!  

NEMS openly speaks on his journey through addiction, recovery and how his struggles has shaped who he is today! The Up’s & Downs on the road of 20 years in the Hip Hop.

NEMS and Pete also dive into Entrepreneurship and what’s life like running a six figure streetwear brand FYL.NYC, Freestyles, Battle Rap, Fat Joe, Upcoming projects with Scram Jones & Statik Selektah + so much more just two Brooklynites kicking it... 

 Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play. CHEA!

The Return Of NEMS

Internets! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete sits down with Manager, A&R, label owner and friend HOVAIN! 

Hovain talks managing Hip Hop's Biggest Artists and has worked with everyone from NY legends like Cam’Ron, Jim Jones, and Styles P to Platinum recording artists like YFN Lucci, Flipp Dinero, T-Pain and young Superstar Luh Kel + so many others. 

A very unfiltered convo on the Journey of Hovain and what it takes to be a Artist Manager, from growing up in Brooklyn to his days with Sickamore and how both of them are responsible for Dom Kennedy, Nipsey Hussle, and Wiz Khalifa’s first NY performances, all the way to partnering up With Jonny Shipes At Cinematic Music Group! 

Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play. CHEA!

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HOVAIN

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete kicks it with friend, return guest and Legendary DJ, Producer STATIK SELEKTAH!
 
Statik talks coming up in the Radio game in Boston, being signed to Jay-Z/Nas/Eminem at the same time, breaking some of the biggest artists (Freddie Gibbs, Vic Mensa, Mac Miller, Joey Badass), wild stories with Mac Miller, his new album The Balancing Act + so much more!
 
Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play! CHEA!


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The Return Of Statik Selektah

INTERNETS! On this episode of The Premium Pete Show, Pete kicks it with, Producer/Lyricist/Executive, 38 Spesh!
 
38 Spesh talks the struggles of coming up in Rochester, linking with Griselda and his album with Benny The Butcher, being discouraged by the music business, making an album with Kool G Rap, working with DJ Premier & Pete Rock, his label T.C.F Music Group + More
 
Kick Back, Relax + PRESS Play. CHEA!

38 Spesh

Internets on this weeks episode Pete kicks it with the creator of "The Jerky Boys" Johnny Brennan!

Johnny breaks down how his mother coined the name "Jerky Boys", selling millions of CD's and eventually landing his own Jerky Boys movie in theaters!

One of the legendary prank call groups to ever do it, press play and listen to all of the legendary voices of Frank Rizzo, Sol Rosenberg and so many more as we take a trip down how one guy went from Prank Calls to Hollywood!

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The Jerky Boys

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