Standing independent 'til this day regardless of the limelight, Smoothe The Hustler gives an overview of his journey through the industry and life from 1994 to 2012 on his studio interview with No Ideas Original Radio. Smoothe's initial breakthrough moment in mainstream media with the raw sound of his single "Broken Language" still stands as one of the most monumental achievements of independent Hip Hop artistry. In this interview he explains the moves made to overcome obstacles within the industry and life towards eventual recognition, plus many behind the scenes facts about his career that many fans might have been waiting to hear since day one. Smoothe's protege Neno Best tags along and stands as the next hope from within the SMG Entertainment camp.

The essence of Brooklyn Hip Hop's golden age and the hustle of the recording industry during the mid-90's is a part of Smoothe's journey and he has plenty of stories to tell. Stay tuned for Smoothe's long-awaited sophomore LP unreleased gems to be released from his master tape archive at smoothethehustler.com in the near future.


Show playlist (interview begins about mid-way through):

01. Nas - Streets Disciple

02. Illa Noyz - Sleepers

03. Fat Joe - Dat Gangsta Shit

04. Beneficience - Rebel Musik (Feat. Rampage)

05. Capone-N-Noreaga - Blood Money

06. Cypress Hill - Hits From The Bong

07. DV Alias Khrist - Cypha Blowas (Feat. Smoothe Da Hustler, Trigger Tha
Gambler, Rhymerecka & Heltah Skeltah)

08. Smoothe Da Hustler - Art Of Rap

09. Action Bronson & The Alchemist - Blood Of The Goat (Feat. Big Twins &
Sean Price)

10. Gore Elohim (Goretex) - Late For An Early Grave

11. Trigger Tha Gambler - Welcome To The World

12. Rasco - Gat In Ya Mouth (Feat. Planet Asia)

13. Down Low Productions - Veteran Status (Feat. DV Alias Khrist, Lord
Have Mercy & Rock From Heltah Skeltah)

14. Kool G. Rap - Take Em' To War (Feat. B1 & MF Grimm)

15. Action Bronson & The Alchemist - Sylvester Lundgren (Feat. Meyhem
Lauren & AG Da Coroner)

16. Keith Murray - La, La, La

17. Smoothe Da Hustler - Back Grinding

18. Skeezo - Under Pressure

19. Auxiliary Arms - Power In The Palace (Feat. BMS)

20. Irealz - Solar Flarez (Feat. Vast Aire)

21. Neno Best - Tats On Me