Capital City PodCast

DJ Wicked played for three people on opening night at the teen venue her mom started in Mebane, North Carolina. Years later, her mom watched her DJ for an estimated 30,000 people at Raleigh Pride.On Capital City Podcast, DJ Wicked joins Capital J and DL Glass at Dame’s Chicken & Waffles in Durham to tell the story between those two nights. She talks about teaching herself to mix, DJing at Club Kryptonite at 14, and finding her footing in the DJ scene at North Carolina Central University.Two generations of North Carolina DJs compare how they read a crowd, which records they let ride, and why local talent deserves more chances to play the big stages at home. And yes, DJ Wicked tells the story of getting booed in Durham for cutting “1, 2 Step” before Missy Elliott’s verse.Follow Capital City Podcast for more stories from the people who shaped North Carolina hip-hop and those carrying it forward.

Before he became WRAL’s Chris Lea, Greensboro knew him as Show Smoove.The Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning broadcaster joins Capital J and DL Glass to share his journey from UNCG college radio and 102 JAMZ to professional wrestling, television, and documentary filmmaking.Chris opens up about career setbacks, being recognized without making “famous money,” and the relationships that helped him find his next opportunity. He also reflects on the lessons he learned working alongside Capital J on the Wild Out Wake-Up Show.The conversation explores his documentary “Ghosts in the Stadium,” Black land ownership, displaced communities, and the histories connected to major sports venues. Plus, the hosts discuss Princeville, environmental racism, Black representation in wrestling, and North Carolina’s lasting contributions to hip-hop.In this episode:• Building Carolina Crunk and championing North Carolina music• Life at 102 JAMZ and the transition from intern to producer• Layoffs, missed opportunities, and rebuilding a career• Balancing professional wrestling, radio, and television• Networking, mentorship, and the road to WRAL• Documentary filmmaking and telling overlooked stories• “Ghosts in the Stadium” and the communities behind the venues• Princeville and the forces that shaped Black neighborhoods• Little Brother, J. Cole, Petey Pablo, and Greensboro’s influence on hip-hop• Giving mentors their flowers and creating opportunities for othersHosted by Capital J and DL GlassGuest: Chris LeaWATCH & LISTENWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@capitalcitypodcastVisit Capital City Podcast: https://www.capitalcitypodcast.comListen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the podcast, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with someone who values North Carolina’s history, culture, and legacy.Content note: This episode includes discussion of racism, lynching, and racial violence.

A Skittles jacket, a $250K hustle story, and a million-dollar deal involving DaBaby—Touching Money Daily brings the stories behind the money to Capital City Podcast.In this episode, Touching Money Daily explains why “touching money daily” is more than a name—it’s a way of thinking. From spotting an opportunity in a NASCAR jacket to taking merchandise to New York, he shares his fashion-hustle story and the moves that followed.He also recounts a million-dollar deal involving rapper DaBaby, highlighting the role of know-how, paperwork, and helping others reach the next level.Topics include:• The mindset behind Touching Money Daily• The Skittles jacket opportunity and his $250K hustle story• Taking merchandise to New York and turning opportunity into action• His account of a million-dollar deal involving DaBaby• Why business knowledge and paperwork matter behind the scenesFollow the guest:https://www.instagram.com/touchingmoneydaily/Explore more Capital City Podcast episodes:https://www.capitalcitypodcast.comFollow the show, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone building their next opportunity.

DJ Scotty Rock joins Capital J and DL Glass for a powerful conversation where hip-hop, politics and public service collide.Scotty reflects on his journey behind the turntables, growing up during hip-hop’s early years and the unforgettable moment a record his mother purchased nearly got him in trouble. He also shares the painful lesson of losing an election by just one vote—and why nobody should ever assume their vote doesn’t matter.The conversation gets deeper as Scotty examines the evolution of hip-hop, the music industry’s influence on the culture and his belief that some eras of music helped normalize destructive behavior.In this episode:• Growing up with old-school hip-hop • The record his mother almost destroyed • His evolution as a DJ • Losing an election by one vote • The importance of voting and community involvement • His controversial perspective on crunk music • How hip-hop, politics and leadership intersectListen now at www.capitalcitypodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Capital City Podcast on YouTube: @CapitalCity919

After discussing some of the worst things to ever happen in hip-hop, Capital J and D.L. flip the conversation and celebrate the culture.In this episode, they create and rank their list of the 10 best things to ever happen in hip-hop—from influential moments and cultural milestones to the people and innovations that helped move the culture forward.Do you agree with their rankings? What would you put at No. 1?Visit CapitalCityPodcast.com and follow @capital.city.podcast on Instagram for more conversations preserving hip-hop’s history, culture and legacy.

Episode 149 features Mike Gee of the legendary Jungle Brothers.Mike Gee joins Capital J and DL Glass to talk about the Jungle Brothers’ legacy, the evolution of hip-hop, the Native Tongues era, and how the message of hip-hop has changed from the ’80s and ’90s to today.Mike Gee also reflects on Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, touring across the U.S. and Europe, performing throughout New York City, and why he respects today’s generation of artists for learning ownership, distribution, and the business behind the music.A conversation about hip-hop history, culture, business, and where the music is headed next.Capital City Podcast with Capital J & DL Glass
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What happens when a 22-year-old man is sentenced to spend nearly two decades behind bars—and chooses to transform his life instead of letting prison define it?In this powerful episode of Capital City Podcast, Capital J and DL Glass sit down with Mike Anderson, author of “A Polished Soul”, for an honest conversation about incarceration, redemption, faith, fatherhood, and the power of second chances.Mike shares how he spent 17½ years in prison without a single infraction, earned a business degree while incarcerated, and ultimately returned home with a renewed purpose: helping the next generation avoid the mistakes he made.The conversation goes far beyond one man’s story. Together, they discuss:• Growing up in North Carolina and the choices that changed Mike’s life forever • The prison system and what rehabilitation really looks like • Why mentorship matters more than ever for young Black men • Fatherhood, community, and breaking generational cycles • Mental health, social media, and the challenges facing today’s youth • How A Polished Soul became both a book and a feature filmThis isn’t just a story about prison—it’s a story about purpose, accountability, forgiveness, and the people who believed in someone when the world had written them off.🎙️ Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pandora, or wherever you get your podcasts.📺 Watch highlights and exclusive content: YouTube: @capitalcity919🌐 Learn more: www.capitalcitypodcast.comIf this episode inspired you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear Mike Anderson’s remarkable journey.

DJ Billy Bill joins the Capital City Podcast for an unforgettable conversation about his journey through North Carolina’s hip-hop culture—from learning to DJ in Durham to becoming a key figure at the legendary Mr. Freeze Records in Raleigh.Billy Bill shares stories from the golden era of mixtapes, earning a residency at Kamikaze’s, working alongside Mr. Freeze, building one of the Triangle’s longest-running Black-owned record stores, and helping preserve vinyl culture for a new generation. He also discusses the rise and fall of the mixtape business, the return of records, teaching the next generation of DJs, and why adapting to change has been the key to his success.Whether you’re a DJ, music lover, vinyl collector, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about North Carolina history, this episode is packed with untold stories, industry insight, and valuable lessons from one of the state’s most respected DJs.In this episode:Billy Bill’s introduction to DJing in DurhamLanding a residency at the legendary Kamikaze’s nightclubBehind the scenes at Mr. Freeze RecordsThe mixtape era and how DJs built their careersWhy vinyl is making a powerful comebackThe business of running a record store for more than 20 yearsTeaching the next generation of DJsSupporting Black-owned businesses and preserving music cultureIf you enjoy conversations about hip-hop history, DJ culture, entrepreneurship, and North Carolina’s music legacy, don’t forget to follow, rate, and share the Capital City Podcast.

Capital J breaks down the real process behind making mixtapes before streaming, downloads, and social media. From hunting records, choosing the hottest first song, blending R&B with hip-hop, shouting out stores, dubbing tapes, selling hand-to-hand, and building street distribution — this episode is a history lesson on mixtape culture from someone who lived it.DL Glass connects the mixtape grind to independent film distribution, showing how music, movies, bootlegs, and street networks helped local creators reach places they never expected.

Disclaimer: The words and opinions expressed are those of the Hip Hop Chef and do not necessarily represent the opinions and views of the Capital City podcast.Before he became known as the Hip Hop Chef, he was helping shape North Carolina’s hip-hop culture.In this episode of Capital City Podcast, Capital J and DL Glass sit down with the Hip Hop Chef to discuss his journey through the early days of North Carolina’s hip-hop scene, the impact of local radio, and the people who helped build the culture throughout North Carolina.From the era of 102 Jamz and legendary personalities like K-Nice, Polo, and T-Love to the evolution of hip-hop in the Carolinas, this conversation uncovers stories and history that many fans have never heard before.If you love hip-hop history, North Carolina culture, radio, DJs, community pioneers, and the untold stories behind the music, this is an episode you do not want to miss.Topics include:
• Early North Carolina hip-hop culture
• The rise of 102 Jamz
• North Carolina’s influence on hip-hop
• Building community through music
• The Hip Hop Chef’s journey
• Untold stories from the cultureSubscribe to Capital City Podcast for conversations that preserve and celebrate North Carolina’s contribution to hip-hop culture.#CapitalCityPodcast #HipHopChef #NorthCarolinaHipHop #102Jamz #HipHopHistory #NCMusic #CapitalJ #DLGlass #Podcast