Capital City PodCast
by Capital J and DL Glass
With over 30 years in the music industry, Hip-Hop historian Jerome "Capital J" Dickens and DL Glass talk lyrics, beats, and music. In-depth conversations that discuss the music business and the business of music. To be apart of the conversation email us at [email protected].
Episodes
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Capital City Podcast #153 | Chris Lea: From 102 JAMZ to WRAL, Wrestling & Untold Black History
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...
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Capital City Podcast #152 | Touching Money Daily: The $250K Fashion Hustle & DaBaby's Million-Dollar Deal
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...
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Capital City Podcast #151 | DJ Scotty Rock
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...
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Capital City Podcast #150 | The 10 Best Things to Ever Happen in Hip-Hop
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...
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Mike Gee of The Jungle Brothers | Capital City Podcast #149
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...
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“A Polished Soul” | Mike Anderson’s Journey from Prison to Purpose | Capital City Podcast #148
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...
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DJ Billy Bill: Mr. Freeze Records, Mixtapes & North Carolina Hip-Hop History | Capital City Podcast #147
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…
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Capital City Podcast #146 - "How DJs Really Made Mixtapes Before the Internet"
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…
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Capital City Podcast #145 | "The Fantastic Tale of The Hip Hop Chef"
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…
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Capital City Podcast #144 "Why DJs Can’t Afford to Be Late | Time Management in Music & Business"
The DJ being late can ruin the whole event. Capital J breaks down why being on time is not just professional — it protects the promoter, the venue, the crowd, and your own reputation. Full episode at capitalcitypodcast.com and YouTube youtube.com/@capitalcity919 #CapitalCityPodcast #DJLife...
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Capital City Podcast #143 "The Untold Story of Dame’s Chicken & Waffles | Entrepreneurship, Durham Culture & Building a NC Restaurant Brand"
In this episode of the Capital City Podcast, Capital J and DL Glass sit down with the one and only Dame of Dame's Chicken & Waffles for an in-depth conversation about entrepreneurship, struggle, reinvention, and building one of North Carolina’s most recognized restaurant brands. Dame shares the...
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Capital City Podcast #142 “I Left Radio…” – Brian Dawson
After 20+ years in radio, Brian Dawson sits down with Capital City Podcast for one of his most honest conversations yet. In this episode, Brian Dawson opens up about: Why he officially left radio Feeling like the industry was moving too slow Building his DJ brand outside the station Making more...
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Capital City Podcast #141 "Is Cheap Equipment Holding You Back? DJs, Podcasters & Creators Need This Talk"
On this episode of Capital City Podcast, Capital J and DL Glass break down a question every DJ, podcaster, producer, filmmaker, and creator has to face: does the quality of your equipment really matter? From DJ controllers, microphones, speakers, and wires to cameras, laptops, CDs, tapes, and...
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Capital City Podcast #140 "Is Regional Music Dead? How Hip-hop Lost Its Local Sound"
Is regional music dead? In this episode of Capital City Podcast, Capital J and DL Glass dig into one of the most important questions in music culture today: has hip-hop lost its local identity? From go-go, bounce, hyphy, Detroit rap, Miami bass, chopped and screwed, and Southern Soul to the rise…
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Capital City Podcast #139 "How Skating Rinks Helped Spread Hip-Hop Across America"
Before hip-hop took over mainstream radio and clubs, it had to grow somewhere. In this episode, Capital J and DL Glass take listeners back to the skating rink era — when rinks like Sports World gave young people their first taste of nightlife, music culture, fashion, DJing, and live hip-hop…
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Capital City Podcast #138 “AI is About to Replace DJs… and Nobody is Ready”
In Episode 138, Capital J and Dana Glass tackle a question shaking music culture right now: Will AI kill the DJs? From AI-generated playlists and Apple Music blending songs to the decline of radio and the rise of non-DJ party hosts, this episode breaks down how technology is changing the value of...
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Capital City Podcast #137 “ The Old Welcomes The New: Young Artists “Old Heads” Actually Rock With"
Who really bridges the hip-hop generation gap in 2025—young heads the old heads rock with, and old heads the young crowd still plays? Capital J and DL Glass break down the “grown folks party” test: who makes it into the room, who gets skipped, and why the sound has drifted so far that some new...
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Capital City Podcast #136 "Hip-Hop’s Slippery Slope: Raunchy Rap, Gang Culture, Mumble Era… Who Opened the Door?"
Hip-hop didn’t jump to “extreme” overnight—it evolved. In this episode, Capital J and D.L. Glass break down the progression pattern that keeps repeating in the culture: something small shows up, nobody checks it, then years later it explodes into the new normal. From raunchy rap shifting from…
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Capital CIty Podcast #135 "From Crates to Waveforms: How DJ Culture Really Changed” (w/ Deron Juan)
The club looks the same… but everything about DJ’ing—and the crowd—has changed. Capital J and D.L. Glass sit down with Deron Juan (102 Jamz / Heavy Hitters) to break down the real shift from the vinyl era to today’s waveform era: why DJs run through songs faster, how attention spans (and social...
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Capital CIty Podcast #134 "The Worst Things to Happen in Hip-Hop” : From Scott La Rock to Streaming (feat. M Woods)
On this episode of the Capital City Podcast, Capital J and D.L. Glass are joined by M Woods to debate a heavy question: what’s the worst thing to ever happen in hip-hop? Starting at the beginning with Scott La Rock’s death, the conversation moves through major turning points like the Biz Markie...
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Capital City Podcast #133 "The End of An Era in Hip-hop"
Capital City Podcast #133 "The end of an era in hip-hop"
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Capital City Podcast #132 How Radio has Changed ft Dj DVS
Capital City Podcast #132 How Radio has Changed ft Dj DVS
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Capital City Podcast #131 Answering Plies’ Question: Why DJs Play the Same “15 Songs” (and how to break new music) ft. DJ 360, Skaz Digga & Patrice
Plies went viral asking a question every DJ has heard before: “Why y’all play the same 15 songs?” Capital J and DL Glass bring in a real panel to answer it the right way — DJ 360 (one of the Triangle’s busiest DJs), DJ Skaz Digga (Butter Team / on the road with Big Daddy Kane), and Patrice...
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Capital City Podcast #130 Dr. D Breaks Down the Origins of Gospel DJ Culture & Its Impact on Hip-Hop
In this powerful episode of the Capital City Podcast, hosts Capital J and DL Glass sit down with Dr. D, widely recognized as a pioneer of the Gospel DJ movement, to break down the untold history of how DJs helped shape gospel music, hip-hop culture, and faith-based spaces. Dr. D shares real…
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Capital City Podcast #129 "I really don't feel like doing this"
On this episode of the Capital City Podcast, Capital J and DL Glass sit down for one of the realest conversations of the season — pushing through the moments when creativity, motivation, and life just ain’t hitting the way they usually do. This isn’t a hype episode. It’s an honest one. The fellas...
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Capital City Podcast #128 "Generational Party-Goers"
In this shorter-format episode, Capital J and DL Glass explore the idea of “party-goers” across different generations — how social energy, nightlife culture, and community gathering have changed (or stayed the same) over time. They reflect on the way attitudes, spaces, music, and generational...
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Capital City Podcast #127 "DJ Sir Charles Mixin' Dixon"
In this episode of Capital City Podcast, host Capital J sits down with legendary DJ Sir Charles Mixin’ Dixon to explore his journey from underground club nights to major radio shows, how technology changed the game, and what it takes to stay relevant as a creative in a shifting scene. Tune in for...
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Capital City Podcast #126 "DJ Deluxe"
At 44:52, DJ Deluxe drops one of the realest DJ confessions we’ve heard — the moment he had seconds to save a dying crowd and turned the whole building around. DL Glass and Capital J sit down with DJ Deluxe, one of Raleigh’s most versatile DJs, to talk about the grind behind the turntables and…
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Capital City Podcast #125 "The Cost of Hiphop"
In this episode of the Capital City Podcast with Capital J, we dive into “The Cost of Hip-Hop” 💥 What does it really take to stay true in the game when the stakes are high? From major deals to independent moves, we’re peeling back the layers of the grind and what it really costs. Tune in, lean...
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Capital City Podcast #124 "DJ Fatz The Governor"
Capital City Podcast #124 "DJ Fatz The Governor" From mixtape roots to running the Carolinas’ airwaves, DJ Fatz aka “The Governor” sits down with Capital City Podcast to discuss his legacy in hip-hop, the evolution of DJ culture, and the grind behind staying relevant in today’s music scene. He...
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Capital City Podcast #123: "DJ Enapop"
Triad’s own DJ Enapop joins the Capital City Podcast to break down his come-up, his connection to the streets and clubs that shaped North Carolina’s hip-hop sound, and the business side of DJ life in 2025. From early mixtapes to viral moments, this conversation dives into hustle, legacy, and...
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Capital CIty Podcast #122 "Ageism in Hiphop"
Capital J and DL Glass dive into the uncomfortable truth about ageism in hip-hop—why experience gets overlooked and what it means for the culture. From OGs still dropping bars to new-school artists running the charts, the crew breaks down how hip-hop can honor its past while still evolving. Real...
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Capital CIty Podcast #121 "Da Poet Tim Jackson"
Capital City Podcast sits down with Da Poet Tim Jackson — educator, author, and creative force from Durham, NC. From his inspiring work with Durham Public Schools to publishing heartfelt children’s books that uplift the next generation, Tim shares his passion for storytelling, teaching, and...
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Capital City Podcast #120 LuckyUsa777
What does luck really mean in a world where identity, timing, and choices collide? In this episode, Capital J dives deep into the story behind LuckyUsa777 — breaking down the power of names, the role of luck vs. preparation, and how personal branding shapes the way the world sees us. From...
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Capital City Podcast #119 "Showdown Your Baby Daddy"
Strap in — this episode gets real. Capital J and DL Glass pull no punches as they dive into the emotional, messy, and oddly liberating terrain of confronting your past. When do you call someone out? What happens when you face your “baby daddy” moment — literally or figuratively? This is more than...
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Capital City Podcast #118 "Drake, Nicki, Kendrick, Cole: The Final Class of Superstars?"
Who are hip-hop’s last superstars — and what does that even mean in 2025? In this thought-provoking episode of Capital City Podcast, hosts Capital J and DL Glass dig into the evolution of hip-hop as an industry, its current plateau of “superstar culture,” and the artists pushing boundaries today....
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Capital City Podcast #117 "Music That Changes The Atomsphere"
Get ready to vibe with Capital J & DL Glass in Episode 117 — “Music That Changes the Atomsphere”, where we go deep into the power music has to reshape moods, memories, and movements. Ever wondered how a beat, a hook, or a lyric can shift everything in a room—or even inside your head? That’s…
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Capital City Podcast #116 "Finding Out The Unknowns of Hiphop"
Capital City Podcast #116 "Finding Out The Unknowns of Hiphop"
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Capital City Podcast #115 "North Carolina Artists started Hiphop?"
Capital City Podcast #115 "North Carolina Artists started Hiphop?"
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Capital City Podcast #114 "Chemistry" -- Who has it and how do you know?
Capital City Podcast #114 "Chemistry" -- Who has it and how do you know?
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Capital City Podcast #113 Hiphop Adjacent
Capital City Podcast #113 Hiphop Adjacent
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Capital City Podcast #112 "Hiphop Hoarders" -- The Collectors Edition
Capital City Podcast #112 "Hiphop Hoarders" -- The Collectors Edition
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Capital City Podcast #111 "The Best Era In Music"
Capital City Podcast #111 "The Best Era In Music" Capital J and DL Glass are joined by Mike Woods and Donyell Thigpen.
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Capital CIty Podcast #110 Mouth Split Clothing owner talks clothing, the brand, and the movement
Capital CIty Podcast #110 Mouth Split Clothing owner talks clothing, the brand, and the movement
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Capital City Podcast #109: "DJ Skaz Digga on Big Daddy Kane, the Butta Team, and the business of Hiphop"
Capital City Podcast #109: "DJ Skaz Digga on Big Daddy Kane, the Butta Team, and the business of Hiphop"
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🎙️Capital City Podcast #108 — Just B-Man, No DJ: How One Voice is Taking Over Social Media
On this episode of Capital City Podcast, hosts Capital J and DL Glass sit down with the rising creative force Just B-Man, No DJ — the voice, the vision, and the vibe that's catching fire across social media. Discover how he got started, what drives his unique style, and why the internet can't…
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Capital City Podcast #107: “Tour Life, Turntables & Timeless Vibes w/ DJ Bro-Rabb (Official DJ for Kid-N-Play)”
In this explosive episode of the Capital City Podcast, Capital J sits down with the legendary DJ Bro-Rabb, the official tour DJ for hip-hop icons Kid ’N Play. Bro-Rabb pulls back the curtain on the wild stories from life on tour—groupies, grind, and the golden days of hip-hop. We dive into: •...
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Capital City Podcast #106: "What happened to Hiphop Groups?"
Capital J and DL Glass discuss what happened to hiphop groups. From the early groups like Pete Rock and CL Smooth to a more recent group like The City Girls, we have seen groups become non-existent. The podcast welcomes listener, Chill Will from Rock Hill to discuss the topic. Was the Migos the...
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Capital City Podcast #105: "AI & The Culture: The Future of Hip-Hop"
Capital J and DL Glass discuss the impact of AI on the Hiphop community. Is artificial intelligence the next big producer, ghostwriter, or game-changer in hip-hop? Or is it a threat to the soul of the culture? Capital J and DL Glass dive deep into the intersection of AI and hip-hop, exploring how...
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Capital City Podcast #104: Lil Kim, Meg Thee Stallion, Sexyy Red, and "Whore Music"
Capital J and DL Glass discuss Lil Kim, Meg Thee Stallion, Sexyy Red, and "Whore Music." Capital J predicts "Whore Music" has peaked and is on a decline with fans. Do you agree? Is it liberation or exploitation? Art or agenda? In this unapologetically real episode, the Capital City Podcast dives...
About this show
With over 30 years in the music industry, Hip-Hop historian Jerome "Capital J" Dickens and DL Glass talk lyrics, beats, and music. In-depth conversations that discuss the music business and the business of music. To be apart of the conversation email us at [email protected].
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Capital J and DL Glass