Showoff Your Gems

🚨 "WAIT... HOW DID YOU KNOW THAT?!" 🚨

That was Lisette Melendez's reaction when I brought up a surprising connection she shared with the legendary Lisa Lisa. 😳

Moments like this remind me how fortunate I am to sit down with icons who inspired generations of fans around the world.

Lisa Lisa broke barriers as one of the most influential Latina artists of her era and Lisette Melendez carried that torch with her own hits that fill dance floors decades later.

From Hip Hop to Hollywood and everything in between, tune in for the untold stories, unforgettable conversations, and genuine reactions you'll only hear on CTRL-ALT D-STROY on Shade45 weekdays on SiriusXM.

Before the platinum albums, sold-out arenas, and global fame, there was a young Nas riding through Queens in a Nautica van with N.O.R.E. 🚐🎤

In this legendary story, N.O.R.E. takes us back to the early days—rolling blunts in Flushing Meadow Park and witnessing the exact moment Nas transformed from a neighborhood hero into a worldwide icon. A rare glimpse into a pivotal chapter of Queens hip-hop history.

Catch the full interview with on "CTRL-ALT D-STROY" Hosted By D-Stroy with special Guests own N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN on Shade45 SiriusXM. Watch clips on youtube / iDstroy

🎤 SING CHAMPS! 🎤

What happens when Lisette Melendez—the freestyle queen behind the Billboard hit "Together Forever"—is sitting down for an interview, and N.O.R.E. suddenly walks in? Pure comedy.

The moment Lisette's freestyle classic "Together Forever" starts playing, N.O.R.E. turns Drink Champs into SING CHAMPS, and the entire interview takes an unexpected turn filled with laughs, nostalgia, and classic New York energy.

Catch moments like this on CTRL-ALT D-STROY on SiriusXM Shade 45, weekdays as we bring you the biggest names in hip-hop, freestyle, and culture.

NORE says NYC feels different right now. The whole city is united behind the Knicks. Seeing Nas courtside, legends in the building, and generations of fans coming together makes this playoff run bigger than basketball. 🏀🗽🔥

The city is buzzing, and history is within reach.

Catch the full interview with on "CTRL-ALT D-STROY" Hosted By D-Stroy with special Guests DRINK CHAMPS own N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN on Shade45 SiriusXM. Watch clips on youtube / iDstroy

In the club with Jay-Z.

Most people know Jaleel White as Steve Urkel. During our conversation, he explained why the nightclub was once considered the unofficial office for rappers, entertainers, and industry power players. Before social media, DMs, and Zoom calls, deals, networking, and career-changing conversations often happened in the club.

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What Song YOU wrote a love letter to?

Did you grow up watching Steve Urkel?
When you hear the name Jaleel White, you probably think of Steve Urkel, oversized glasses, suspenders, and the unforgettable line, "Did I do that?" 🤓

In this conversation, Jaleel White opens up about his journey beyond Family Matters, navigating fame at a young age, and building a legacy that extends far beyond television history.

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Charge it to the game 😳

What would you rather pay: $40,000 for smashed Technics 1200s or $50,000 to clear a sample? 🤔

DJ Muggs sits down with DStroy on "Ctrl-Alt D-Stroy" to talk new album "Don't Call Me Lucky" with T.F. and how he learned lessons the hard way. During Cypress Hill's legendary Black Sunday tour, destroyed turntables night after night until a $40,000 bill forced him to stop. Meanwhile, the sample used for "Hand on the Pump" on Cypress Hill’s self-titled debut album, released in 1991, came with a hefty $50,000 price tag.

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