Messenger Menace

Soul For Sale: Four Hypocritical Hip Hop Entities

2012-01-30T13:46:00.000-08:00

If there is any rule in hip hop that many of use value is this main adage: stay true to your principles. It seems that artists had some type of integrity in their music. Nowadays, I’m not really sure that has any meaning anymore. People don’t even try to stick to ANY principle that they value. Instead, you catch them saying one thing and then doing another. At times, listeners are left to

Spar Warz

2012-01-27T08:37:00.001-08:00

[Podcast] Kool G Rap & Necro Conspiracy Worldwide Radio Special (20/1/12)

2012-01-27T08:27:00.000-08:00

We were joined suited and booted by The Godfathers Kool G Rap and Necro for a 2 hour journey into their upcoming album. In this meeting, KGR and his new found partner in rhyme Necro sit down at the CWR table, offering a open and candid exploration into the creation and formulation of The Godfathers, citing each others work as a major influence throughout its recording. [cont.] In addition, we

[Podcast] Conspiracy Worldwide Radio: Friday Night Live Show F. Crooked I, Danny Brown, Homeboy Sandman, Copywrite & More! (13/01/12)

2012-01-14T14:14:00.000-08:00

First show of 2012! Guests include Crooked I, Danny Brown, Homeboy Sandman, Copywrite, Apollo Brown, O.C., Rashad & Confidence and Sons Phonetic. Stream / Download links after the jump. Slaughterhouse join us mid-way through a busy recording session with Eminem to tell us all about their new album, with Crooked I breaking down the new “Psycho” track produced by Em. With Eminem sat opposite, we

[Interview] The 2012 National MC Search Judges; Torae, Rapper Big Pooh and Kareem Fort Talk To CWR

2012-01-08T06:20:00.000-08:00

On this special podcast-only recording Conspiracy Worldwide Radio are joined by the three judges who will be deciding the eventual winner of The National MC Search 2012; Rapper Big Pooh, Torae and Kareem Fort. [cont.] As well as giving tips to potential contestants, we talk prizes, including an appearance in Kareem Fort's forthcoming movie masterpiece Demos, a movie already graced with guest

[Podcast] Conspiracy Worldwide Radio: Friday Night Live Show F. Action Bronson, M.O.P, Torae, Grap Luva & More! (23/12/11)

2011-12-25T14:16:00.000-08:00

Enjoy my gift to you in the form of last Friday's Christmas special episode of The Friday Night Live Show. Guests include Genesis Elijah, Action Bronson, Billy Danze, Jonathon Taylor (CEO of Yancey Media Group), Afu-ra, Torae, Grap Luva and Tanya Morgan. Conspiracy Worldwide Radio would like to wish our supporters a very merry and safe Christmas! Stream / Download links after the jump. Ricky

Conspiracy Worldwide Radio Sponsors Of 2012 National MC Search

2011-12-20T11:26:00.000-08:00

Conspiracy Worldwide Radio has teamed up with S&H Public Relations and Hip Hop Wired, two of the largest independent owned players in the industry, to sponsor the 2012 'National MC Search' in order to mine for the underdog. [Cont.] Judged by veterans emcee's Torae and Rapper Big Pooh and Kevin Nottingham's Kareem Fort, the contest will take place on 9th January 2012 and end on 6th Febuary, when

[The Cutting Room] The Carpenter: Remembering Cardiff with Homeboy Sandman

2011-12-16T11:22:00.000-08:00

I recently had spoken to Homeboy Sandman for the latest issue of The Hardcopy, but due to boardroom politics and a limited space in the magazine, we came to a collective decision to present this online. The following article is uplifted from The Hardcopy blog. A lot has changed since Homeboy Sandman's debut performance in Cardiff last February. Between the Cardiff Arts Institute recently closing

The Hardcopy Mixtape (Mixtape Stream)

2011-12-07T07:03:00.001-08:00

For those of you not fortunate enough to have recieved The Hardcopy mixtape included in issue 7, worry not as it is now available to stream. Mixed by DJ Jaffa and featuring a who's who of the Cardiff Hip-Hop scene, this is a must hear mix.

[Ticket Giveaway] Slaine, Reef The Lost Cauze & DJ Ilegal - Thursday 8th December @ Vibe Bar, London

2011-12-06T04:40:00.000-08:00

Slaine, Reef The Lost Cauze and DJ Ilegal are set to perform this Thursday at 7:30pm at The Vibe Bar, London. I have one pair of tickets to giveaway for one lucky reader. First person to e-mail menaceconspiracynetworks@gmail.com with the subject line London show wins the pair. Good luck! UPDATE: Contest over. Thank you for participating.

5 Songs That Need Love From Your IPOD #2

2011-12-02T09:05:00.000-08:00

Mark A. Harris (Darcwonn) is back with the second instalment of '5 Songs That Need Love From Your IPOD', placing The Roots at #1. Other picks include Juicy J, Black Star, Wzrd and Ras Kass. Be sure to support and above all listen and enjoy. 1.) The Roots f. Phonte & Dice Raw - One Time For the epic album (opinion of mine, of course) Undun, The Roots once again go with Phonte and the usual

[Review] J-Zone - Root For The Villain: Rap, Bull$hit And A Celebration Of Failure

2011-11-30T13:15:00.000-08:00

Approximately 3 weeks after J-Zone appeared on Conspiracy Worldwide Radio to plug his then forthcoming autobiography, Darcwonn (Mark A. Harris) steps into J's zone to weigh in on what people are saying is the dopest book this year! J-Zone is the most hilarious producer/rapper that the majority of you never heard of. From the senior musical project-turned-album Music for Tu Madre to the defining

Spar Warz

2011-11-26T05:43:00.000-08:00

[Interview] Saul Williams: From Paris With Love

2011-11-25T14:34:00.000-08:00

Artist, poet, actor, screen-writer and bedroom philosopher Saul Williams joins me and Mista Montana from Paris with love, delivering an enthused discussion and reflection on his latest opus Volcanic Sunlight and its creation, detailing its creative process, concept, inspiration and more. Eclectic, luminous, proud and bright, in addition, Saul shines and gathers his energy on many issues and

The Hardcopy: Issue 7 Out Now!

2011-11-19T16:28:00.000-08:00

The oft-delayed latest issue of Thehardcopy is available now online and instore at Oner, 4 Church Street, City Centre,Cardiff, Wales, featuring an exclusive THC mixtape, interviews with Cope 2, a tribute to the late great Kase 2 and a behind the scenes look into Roxe Jam 2011.

[Podcast] Conspiracy Worldwide Radio: Friday Night Live Show F. Henry Chalfant, Dice Raw, Scram Jones, Chuuwee & More! (18/11/11)

2011-11-19T15:24:00.000-08:00

Here's last Friday's show! Guests include Dice Raw, Chuuwee, Scram Jones, Grafh, The Kid Daytona, Henry Chalfant and a rare appearance from Gangsta Boo. Stream / Download links after the jump. The Roots crew are with us in the shape of Dice Raw, for a full and frank discussion of their new album UnDun, including an analysis of many of the track features and stories behind the making of one of

[Podcast] Conspiracy Worldwide Radio: Friday Night Live Show F. Freeway, Consequence, Rapper Big Pooh, Statik Selektah & More! (11/11/11)

2011-11-13T05:17:00.000-08:00

Here's our latest show, which was dedicated to Heavy-D. Rest in peace to an all time great! Guests include Freeway, Consequence, Rapper Big Pooh, Statik Selektah, Blacastan, Jus Allah, Virtuoso, People Under The Stairs, J-Zone, Eligh, Amp Live, Hasan Salaam and Moka Only. Stream / Download links after the jump. Fresh off the release of his recently released Intermission mixtape, Freeway joins us

Trife Diesel (Theodore Unit)

2011-11-08T08:30:00.000-08:00

Hanging out with Trife and the fam after the Ghostface show in Cardiff last Sunday. Dope show!

Michael Jordan, Materialism And Macklemore: How "Wing$" Is One Of The Most Important Songs Made in 2011

2011-11-08T07:12:00.000-08:00

2 weeks after Macklemore's interview airing on Conspiracy Worldwide Radio, an inspired Mark Harris takes flight and details one of this year most important songs, namely, Wing$. In doing so, he breaks down the science behind its reference to society and how as people, we glamorise the material to the point that is immaterial and the devaluing of the soul. A must read article. There is a lot of

[Podcast] Conspiracy Worldwide Radio: Friday Night Live Show F. Immortal Technique, Vinnie Paz, Evidence, Brother Ali, Blueprint, Grieves, Mr. MF eXquire & More! (28/10/2011)

2011-10-29T15:42:00.000-07:00

Last Friday me and Montana took to the ancient Ram-Inn to broadcast our annual Friday Night Live Halloween special show. Having heard tales abound of devil worship, mysterious deaths and exorcisms, cold spots and strange flickering lights, we figured that this was the perfect opportunity to brave out staying overnight and making radio history. Talk of phantoms that included a cavalier, a witch,

[Video] The Airplane Boys Interview (Exclusive)

2011-10-25T18:19:00.000-07:00

You've not heard about The Airplane Boys?! Where've you been? I kid, you're exused! Granted, I, too, needed a late pass earlier this month when I interviewed the rising Toronto based duo at the Motorpoint, Cardiff. This, however, changed within 10 minutes of talking to the group about the past, present and future before they took off, landing on stage to support Snoop Dogg.Part two after the

[Review] Cappo & Styly Cee - The Fallout

2011-10-25T06:34:00.000-07:00

In an effort to combat and change Hip Hop's fickle fallout relationship with material that is quote unquote old, Delphina Scott reflects and remembers one of this years dopest sets, namely, The Fallout by Cappo and Styly Cee. Fallback off your ball sack and listen non-believers! Fallout is the residual radiation hazard from a nuclear explosion because it "falls out" of the atmosphere after the

5 Songs That Need Love From Your IPOD

2011-10-25T06:02:00.000-07:00

Perfect timing! Mr. Harris compiles 5 certified bangers, placing Has-Lo at #1, that need love from your i-Pod, some of which are free and all of which are new. Be sure to download, support and above all listen and enjoy. 1.) Has-Lo – Maxell UR I do apologize for the lateness. However, I didn’t know much about Has-Lo until I listened to Maxell UR. Menace been telling me for a while that the guy

Spar Warz

2011-10-13T15:29:00.001-07:00

Roseanne Barr is Hippity Hoppiting!

2011-09-13T15:09:00.001-07:00

Who would have thought?!