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Capital City PodCast
Hosted by Capital J and DL Glass · EN
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 info@overheretv.com.
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Capital City Podcast #146 - "How DJs Really Made Mixtapes Before the Internet"
4w ago00:35:52Tap to summarizeCapital 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.
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Capital City Podcast #145 | "The Fantastic Tale of The Hip Hop Chef"
Jun 901:42:16Tap to summarizeDisclaimer: 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
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Capital City Podcast #144 "Why DJs Can’t Afford to Be Late | Time Management in Music & Business"
May 2800:30:30Tap to summarizeThe 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 #HipHopCulture #RaleighNC #PodcastClips
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Capital City Podcast #143 "The Untold Story of Dame’s Chicken & Waffles | Entrepreneurship, Durham Culture & Building a NC Restaurant Brand"
May 2001:14:22Tap to summarizeIn 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 untold story behind the creation of Dame’s Chicken & Waffles — from struggling as a caterer and nearly losing everything, to turning a bold chicken-and-waffle concept into a cultural staple in Durham and beyond.Topics include:• The meaning behind the famous menu names • Growing up in Fayetteville, NC • Corporate life and working overseas in Asia • Getting laid off and betting on himself • Building Blue Mountain Catering • Rebranding into Dame’s Chicken & Waffles • Surviving tax issues and business setbacks • Expanding into Greensboro and lessons learned • Quality control, leadership, and restaurant culture • Why community support matters • Future expansion plans for the Dame’s brandThis episode is a masterclass in resilience, branding, and Black entrepreneurship in North Carolina.Listen now on all podcast platforms.Website:www.capitalcitypodcast.comFollow Capital City Podcast:Instagram: @capital.city.podcastYouTube: @capitalcity919Follow Dame’s Chicken & Waffles:www.dameschickenwaffles.com#CapitalCityPodcast #DamesChickenAndWaffles #DurhamNC #Entrepreneurship #BlackBusiness #NorthCarolina #RestaurantBusiness #FoodCulture #BullCity
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Capital City Podcast #142 “I Left Radio…” – Brian Dawson
May 601:01:29Tap to summarizeAfter 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 radioFeeling like the industry was moving too slowBuilding his DJ brand outside the stationMaking more money beyond radioOutgrowing comfort and betting on himselfThe business of media, branding, and longevityThis is more than a podcast episode — it’s a real conversation about growth, ownership, and knowing when it’s time to move on.📍 Recorded at Dame’s Chicken & Waffles🎙️ Subscribe to Capital City Podcast:▶️ YouTube: @capitalcity919🌐 Website: www.capitalcitypodcast.comFollow Capital City Podcast:📸 Instagram: @capital.city.podcast#BrianDawson #CapitalCityPodcast #Radio #Podcast #HipHopCulture
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Capital City Podcast #141 "Is Cheap Equipment Holding You Back? DJs, Podcasters & Creators Need This Talk"
Apr 700:35:40Tap to summarizeOn 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 studio gear, this conversation gets real about the difference between cheap equipment and true quality. Capital J gives the DJ perspective, while DL Glass speaks from the sound, film, and production side.This is bigger than gear talk. This episode is really about leveling up, investing in your craft, and understanding that what you use can directly affect how people experience your work. Sometimes budget gear can get you started, but sooner or later, quality becomes impossible to ignore.If you create music, record podcasts, DJ events, shoot video, or care about doing things the right way, this episode is for you.In this episode: • Does expensive equipment really sound better? • Why used quality can beat brand-new junk • How cheap gear limits growth • The truth about microphones, speakers, controllers, and cables • Why leveling up your equipment is part of leveling up yourselfCapital City Podcast, Capital J, DL Glass, does quality matter, quality equipment, cheap vs expensive gear, DJ equipment, podcast equipment, microphone quality, audio quality, sound quality, film equipment, video production gear, music production equipment, hip hop podcast, DJ controller, studio microphones, podcast microphones, content creator equipment, invest in your craft, creator growth, professional audio gear, beginner DJ gear, podcast studio setup, quality over cheap
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Capital City Podcast #140 "Is Regional Music Dead? How Hip-hop Lost Its Local Sound"
Mar 3100:37:07Tap to summarizeIs 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 of national sounds driven by streaming and industry consolidation, this conversation breaks down how regional scenes once shaped the culture—and why that lane may be disappearing.The fellas also get into how local artists used to build real momentum in their own cities, why certain sounds crossed over while others stayed home, and whether today’s music business leaves any room for regional styles to become national movements again.If you care about hip-hop history, local scenes, radio, artist development, and the evolution of Black music culture, this is one you need to hear.
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Capital City Podcast #139 "How Skating Rinks Helped Spread Hip-Hop Across America"
Mar 2400:23:11Tap to summarizeBefore 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 energy. From Rocky Mount to Greenville to cities across the country, this conversation breaks down how skating rinks became a major part of spreading hip-hop beyond New York and into small-town America. This is part history lesson, part memory lane, and all culture.
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Capital City Podcast #138 “AI is About to Replace DJs… and Nobody is Ready”
Mar 1700:23:15Tap to summarizeIn 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 real DJ skill, live performance, MCing, and music discovery. Is AI just a tool, or is it quietly replacing the art form? This is a real conversation about where music, radio, and DJ culture may be headed next.
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Capital City Podcast #137 “ The Old Welcomes The New: Young Artists “Old Heads” Actually Rock With"
Feb 1600:27:23Tap to summarizeWho 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 artists don’t translate at all.We talk Glorilla’s Memphis familiarity, why some “ratchet” joints still move aunties, how Kendrick became a universal party pick, and why the career-boost feature (young artist pulling an OG back into relevance) barely happens anymore—until we land on a few real examples.🎧 If you enjoyed it: download the episode, share it with one friend, and leave a review (it helps more than you think).Episode notes (show notes)Topic: Generational crossover in hip-hop (young ↔ old), club DJ reality check, and feature “cosigns” that revive careers.Highlights:Defining “old heads” (35–55) vs “young heads” (15–25) and what “resonates” actually means in real partiesGrown folks party approvals: Glorilla, Sexy Red (sometimes), Megan Thee Stallion, and why familiarity mattersClub DJ perspective: why the % of new music that works for 35–55 feels smaller nowKendrick’s new “every age group” status (post-beef momentum)The flip: old heads young folks still request (Drake, etc.)Why “pulling an OG back up” through features is rare nowExamples that did work (re-introducing an older artist to a new audience)Quick salute / moment for Rich Homie Quan (RIP) and crossover resonance
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