HYPEBEAST Radio

For episode 55 of HB•R, Coltrane Curtis -- founder of consumer marketing agency Team Epiphany -- stops by to talk all things “influencer” marketing. The NYC native details the evolution of influencers, from the pre-social media era to the billion dollar market it is today, complete with Facebook apps and "Computer Generated Influencers." Coltrane also discusses the lack of diversity in the advertising world, why finding your soulmate is the best thing you can do for your career, and what he's looking forward to in the upcoming NBA season.

On episode 19 of Business of HYPE, our host jeffstaple sits down with George Bamford of Bamford Watch Department to find out how a lifelong tinkerer went from the watch-world’s “antichrist” to an industry inspiration, reigniting the lost art of personalization in the age of mass production.

On episode 54 of HB•R, photographer, creative director and maybe more truthfully, documentarian, Dapper Lou, stopped by to talk about his Haiti-to-Brooklyn upbringing, the importance of travel, photographing the likes of Barack Obama and Lauren Hill, and so much more. Lou even dives into a photographer’s love-hate relationship with social media. Click the link in our bio to hear the full episode. Don’t forget to comment, rate and subscribe.

For episode 10, Elliott Wilson walks us through the process of making Tidal’s Thoro Hip-Hop playlist, the state of music and music journalism, his career path from Ego Trip to Tidal, interviewing JAY-Z, and so much more.

On this near-80-minute episode, Luber details the rise of his unique business, a story, as he often tells it, of serendipity. As you’ll discover however, StockX was built on nothing short of hard work and sacrifice. Click the link in our bio to hear the full episode. Don’t forget to comment, rate and subscribe.

For episode 52 of #HBR, the legendary duo of Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia stop by to promote the 2nd season of their NPR show, ‘What’s Good with Stretch & Bobbito.’ In doing so, we get schooled on the “de-new-york-ifiction” of NYC’s club scene, the art of interviewing, sneaker culture and so much more. Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget to comment, rate and subscribe.

On episode 17 of Business of HYPE, our host jeffstaple sits down with brand consultant Julia Lang. The Tanzanian-German marketing specialist details her budding career in curating the digital voice and image for celebrities, boutique stores and large corporations around the globe.

For episode 52 of HB•R, we sat down with conceptual artist Dan Life, best known to our readers for his Swarovski’d-out Air Jordan 1 sculptures and wearables. The 25-year-old Chicago native takes us on a journey through his young life, from flipping wine on eBay at the age of 12, to commissioned art pieces for J Balvin. Enjoy the episode, and don't forget to comment, rate and subscribe.

For episode nine, Miguel walks us through his albums, from All I Want Is You, to War & Leisure, his definition of success, the state of R&B, the responsibility of an artist to be socially aware, releasing a Spanish version of his latest LP and so much more.

For episode eight, Curren$y talks about taking a step back from music, the new generation of hip-hop, his latest projects, continuing the Pilot Talk series, working with Wiz Khalifa, his career path and so much more

For episode 16, Bobby and Ben Hundreds of The Hundreds dive into their brand's origin story, one many revere as the first streetwear brand born on the internet. In discussing everything from their first run of shirts, to their first employee and first tradeshow, we discover just how rare their finely-balanced partnership is, one they affectionately call a marriage. The two also tackle outside investment, misconceptions of the industry, maintaining relevancy and much more.

On episode 14, jeweler of the stars Ben Baller recounts his humbling rise from his moniker's hardwood origins to multi-millionaire status hot on the heels of retirement...if his entrepreneurial spirit doesn't spark yet another career metamorphosis, that is. Listen in and learn more about Ben's time as Dr. Dre's head of A&R, what led him to peddling drugs and sneakers, how he deals with fame, and being the mentor the younger generation of hustlers need.

For episode seven, Waka Flocka Flame talks about moving away from hip-hop and into the dance music scene, the music business, his newest project 'Big Homie Flocka,' updates on 'Flockaveli 2,' the artists on his label Brick Squad Monopoly, Gucci Mane and so much more.

On this episode, jeffstaple visits Samuel Ross of A-COLD-WALL* in London. The young accomplished designer talks, at great length, about his career trajectory thus far, from trading Instagram follows with Virgil Abloh, to working as a top designer at DONDA, and finally moving onto his brand full-time.

For Episode 6, Ronny J talks about moving from New Jersey to South Florida without knowing anyone, meeting Denzel Curry, Smokepurpp, Lil Pump and XXXTentacion, developing his sound, signing a major label deal with Atlantic Records, and so much more.