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Bronx native Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why Hip Hop is the soul of a generation. 🎤🧠

Interviewing this astrophysicist, author, and science communicator on my radio show was a special moment. But then I hit him with a name so deep and specific that I actually spooked Neil deGrasse Tyson out 😂

Guy named D-Stroy rebuilding Hip Hop radio, one show at a time. You never know where the conversation is going to go. From cops running up on him in the BX, his Latina mother to Hip Hop culture. I have so much in the chamber, I don't know what I'm going to ask, but it's gonna be interesting.

Come rock with us. You’ll laugh, learn something and nod your head to bangers in the process. 🎙️

D-Stroy x
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Davido has sold out arenas, topped charts around the world, and become one of the biggest Afrobeats superstars on the planet. 🌍🔥

So when I asked him this question... I actually got lost for words. 😳

Sometimes the best interviews aren't about the answer—they're about the moment that makes even the biggest stars stop and think.

Davido released his sixth studio album: "ORIADÉ" out now.

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One of the wildest stories

Content creator Dean Huertas opens up about surviving a house fire that nearly took his life, why he believes he was targeted, and the overwhelming support that followed. Instead of keeping the extra GoFundMe donations, he plans to help earthquake victims in Venezuela.

From tragedy to gratitude, this conversation is a reminder that character is revealed in the hardest moments.

From Wu-Tang Clan's "C.R.E.A.M." to Biggie's "Who Shot Ya?", M.O.P.'s "Ante Up", Onyx's "Slam" and Will Smith's "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It"... they all share one thing in common: David Porter. 🎶🔥

This is more than a conversation about samples. It's about how music evolves, how generations connect, and why great songs never die. interview, is up.

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Growing up on hip hop, one lyric shaped how I saw music history: The line in Fight the Power calling Elvis Presley a racist. 🤔🎤

So I asked legendary songwriter, Memphis legend David Porter—the man behind countless soul classics and someone who knew him, one simple question:

"Was Elvis racist?"

Porter's answer might surprise you.

He explains why Elvis Presley deeply respected Black artists, where he drew his musical influence from, and why he believes history is far more complicated than a single lyric.

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Frank Miller explains why hip-hop and comic books have always been connected. 🎤📚

Before creating The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City, and redefining comics forever, Frank Miller understood something fans have known for decades:

"At the heart of it, both forms are outlaw... both are under the radar, hitting people in ways they don't expect and taking them places that aren't always approved."

On Ctrl-Alt D-Stroy, we talked about the shared DNA between hip-hop culture, graffiti, breakdancing, and comic books—and why both movements were built by outsiders who changed pop culture forever.

If you've ever wondered why so many rappers reference superheroes, manga, and comic books... this conversation is the answer.

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Before Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City, and Daredevil changed comics forever, Frank Miller was just a 19-year-old trying to survive in Hell's Kitchen, NYC. 🏙️

Every legend has an origin story. This is Frank Miller's.

On CTRL-ALT D-STROY, Frank shares the gritty reality of chasing his dream, breaking into the comic book industry, and the experiences that shaped one of the greatest storytellers of all time.

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Some songs never lose their magic, and hearing Renée from Zhane perform "GROOVE THING" LIVE on my LIVE AT 45 with a twist was one of those moments. 🎤🔥
Having an artist with her level of talent, soul, and timeless vocals perform live on CTRL-ALT D-STROY is exactly why I created this platform. Making Hip Hop Media fun again.
Watch the full performance online, then tune in to CTRL-ALT D-STROY weekdays on Shade 45 (SiriusXM) for exclusive interviews, live performances, hip-hop culture, and unforgettable moments you won't hear anywhere else.
What's your favorite Zhane record? Let me know in the comments. 👇
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The interviews are gold, the performances are energy. 🎤😂 BK's own Talib Kweli stopped by and performed "BLAST," and the real challenge wasn't the lyrics—it was trying to get through the song without laughing because I was going going cray as the hypeman. 🤣

If you've ever wondered what happens when live hip-hop meets pure chaos, this is it. 😂🔥

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I'm all about energy, connection, and creating moments that bring people together. That's the vibe every weekday on CTRL-ALT D-STROY on Shade 45.

🎤 Mr. Cheeks of Lost Boyz pulled up and performed "Lights, Camera, Action!" LIVE, proving that a timeless record can still move every generation.

At a time when hip hop media feels driven by negativity, hot takes, and egos, I'm focused on resetting the vibe—bringing back the fun, the celebration, and the energy that made us fall in love with this culture in the first place. CTRL-ALT D-STROY is about great conversations with future stars, legendary guests, and giving hip hop the spotlight it deserves.

If you love great music, positive energy, and unforgettable moments that bring everybody together, you're invited to the party.

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