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Legendary radio host Colby "Colb" Tyner takes us back to where it all started with the biggest names in the music business and the world. Each episode is a narrative journey and in-depth conversation with the men and women that shaped hip hop. Colby is an accomplished on-air talent best known for his compelling interviews with Jay-Z, Will Smith, Quincy Jones, President Obama, President Clinton, and more.
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Signup to Generate a PitchLegendary radio host Colby "Colb" Tyner takes us back to where it all started with the biggest names in the music business and the world. Each episode is a narrative journey and in-depth conversation with the men and women that shaped hip hop.
BackStory with Colby Colb is hosted by Colby Colb. The show has published 75 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Road to the Roots Picnic: Jay-Z & Philadelphia" (22 May 2026, 66 minutes), "Road to the Roots Picnic: Jay-Z & Philadelphia" (22 May 2026, 66 minutes), and "RIP Voletta Wallace the mother of The Notorious B.I.G." (21 February 2025, 21 minutes).
BackStory with Colby Colb publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 75 episodes.
Booking probability for BackStory with Colby Colb is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. BackStory with Colby Colb requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. BackStory with Colby Colb's contact route on record: verified email.
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Colby Colb hosts BackStory with Colby Colb, a music podcast with 75 episodes published.
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BackStory with Colby Colb
On this special episode of The Backstory Podcast, Colby Colb takes listeners on a rare audio journey through Jay-Z’s evolution using his classic Philadelphia radio interviews, freestyles, listener moments, and...
BackStory with Colby Colb
On this special episode of The Backstory Podcast, Colby Colb takes listeners on a rare audio journey through Jay-Z’s evolution using his classic Philadelphia radio interviews, freestyles, listener moments, and...
BackStory with Colby Colb
In this poignant episode of The Backstory Podcast , host Colby Colb pays tribute to Voletta Wallace, the mother of The Notorious B.I.G., who recently passed away. Throughout the episode, Colby highlights various...
BackStory with Colby Colb
Rest in peace, Irv Gotti. In this special re-release, originally published in 2022, Colby Colb shares an exclusive interview with the legendary music producer, label owner, and filmmaker. Irv Gotti recounts his journey...
BackStory with Colby Colb
Rest in peace to the legendary Quincy Jones. In this special re-release of this episode of The Backstory, originally published in 2018, Colby Colb shares a rare interview with the greatest producer of all time. Quincy...
BackStory with Colby Colb
International super star actor and rapper LL Cool J talks up his first album in 14 years “The FORCE” and the creative process around this project. They also discuss his legendary rap career and some of his most...
BackStory with Colby Colb
Colby Colb returns with a special episode of The Backstory featuring the inspiring journey of Gamma CEO Larry Jackson, a seasoned radio, Tech and record executive who raised a billion dollars to launch Gamma, a...
BackStory with Colby Colb
NWA had one of the greatest debut albums in history, following Straight Outta Compton they released two solo artists The D.O.C. and Michelle then their follow up EP and then their second album Niggaz For Life then it...
BackStory with Colby Colb
In this episode Colby Colb explores the story behind one of the greatest collection of music artists NWA and the legacy they built collectively. It starts with a lucky drug dealer in Compton who was tired of hustling...
BackStory with Colby Colb
Golden era Hip Hop producer, DJ and original member of Heavy D and The Boyz Eddie F gives the backstory of the early days of Heavy D plus his illustrious career as a producer and A&R for LaFace and Motown...
BackStory with Colby Colb
Singer, songwriter, producer and actor NE-YO talks about his career, his humble beginnings in Arkansas and rise from writer/producer to artists. The hits he has written for several artists and the impact his songs have...
BackStory with Colby Colb
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BackStory with Colby Colb
Golden era Hip Hop legend Big Daddy Kane gives the backstory of his career from his humble beginnings in Brooklyn as a DJ, meeting with Biz Markie, the recording of his first song, the pressure of the music business and...
BackStory with Colby Colb
As we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop in 2023 we will be releasing some additional classic interview footage from some of the legends of the game. This is Kid N Play from September 27th , 1991. They were coming off of the...
BackStory with Colby Colb
Hip Hop Icons Kid N Play share stories about how they came together, their early struggles and how their real life and the movie “House Party” came about. @getthebackstory @officialcolbycolb...
BackStory with Colby Colb
New Edition lead singer Ralph Tresvant Singer shares his Backstory from the projects in Boston to leading the biggest black boy band since the Jackson 5. @getthebackstory @officialcolbycolb...
BackStory with Colby Colb
Singer, songwriter and Choir Director Kirk Franklin shares his Backstory from his rough up bringing as an adopted child to his discovery of music and how it changed his life. @getthebackstory @officialcolbycolb...
BackStory with Colby Colb
Singer, songwriter and humanitarian Alicia Keys shares her Backstory from early days growing up on the Lower East Side to her initial disdain for the music business. She shares many keys to her success. @getthebackstory...
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Rapper and entrepreneur Jadakiss shares his Backstory from early days of the Lox, the Bad Boy run, their historic forced release from record contract and his new coffee venture. @getthebackstory @officialcolbycolb...
BackStory with Colby Colb
Singer, songwriter, minister Montell Jordan shares his Backstory from church singer to having one of the biggest songs in the country. @getthebackstory@officialcolbycolb...
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