D Nice

D Nice

From Shawn Stockman's On That Note by Shawn Stockman

May 27, 2026 · 1h 16m

About this episode

D-Nice discusses his musical journey, collaborations, and the impact of Club Quarantine during the pandemic.

D-Nice reflects on creating classics with KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions, from “Self Destruction” and “My Philosophy” to the journey that led him from the Bronx to Club Quarantine. In this episode, Shawn Stockman sits down with D-Nice for a wide-ranging conversation about hip-hop history, soul music, Scott La Rock, KRS-One’s impact, the records fans may not know he produced, and how Club Quarantine became a global community during one of the most isolating moments in modern life. D-Nice also opens up about DJing for President Obama, performing at the Oscars, rediscovering his early music legacy, and why kindness, connection, and service still drive everything he does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Shawn Stockman

Guest: D-Nice

Topics covered

  • hip-hop history
  • soul music
  • DJing
  • community building
  • music production

Keywords

  • D-Nice
  • KRS-One
  • Club Quarantine
  • hip-hop
  • music legacy
  • DJing
  • Oscars
  • kindness
  • community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boogie Down Productions

Books & works: Self Destruction, My Philosophy

Places: Bronx

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