Karl “Special K” Douglas of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show recently chopped it up with The Madd Hatta on the Madd Hatta Show and shared a humorous and insightful story about his accidental foray into comedy and the unusual source of his encouragement. Special K reveals his introduction to comedy was by accident. He says […]
When there is vision, there is provision. This powerful mantra is the driving force behind Charity Carter, a visionary leader and community champion who recently sat down with The Madd Hatta on Majic 102.1 to share her incredible journey. In a heartfelt Women’s History Month interview, Carter detailed how she is reshaping the landscape of […]
The song drops on the beat a space-invader sounding snare and a fantastical keyboard arrangement that immediately reminded me of Outta Space, and it instantly said… this is for dance floor movers. From the first bar, you know this isn’t just another post-disco tune — it’s a carefully engineered groove designed to make bodies sway […]
When you talk about the golden era of Black comedy and 90s cinema, Joe Torry’s name is permanently cemented in the foundation. Recently, the legendary comedian sat down with Houston’s own The Madd Hatta on Magic 102.1 for a culturally connected conversation. The interview proved that Torry’s hustle is just as sharp today as it […]
Hip-hop icon Da Brat and beauty mogul Judy Harris Dupart share inspiring stories of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and legacy-building.
Long-term relationship stagnates when one partner refuses to integrate the other into their life. Value your worth and demand respect.
In an era when freestyle was just finding its voice and electro rhythms were pushing dance floors into the future, Nolan Thomas delivered “Yo’ Little Brother,” a 1984 slice of urban storytelling wrapped in synth grooves and streetwise flair. Although the song climbed to #57 on the Billboard Hot 100, it still became one of […]
The Masterdon Committee’s 1982 classic “Funkbox Party” turned early hip-hop into a crowd chant and block-party staple with its call-and-response energy and funky groove.
For over 30 years, the iconic R&B group Silk has crafted a legacy of timeless music. In a recent conversation with The Madd Hatta of Majic 102.1, the group reflected on their incredible journey—one marked by unity and resilience. Unlike many groups of their era that parted ways, Silk credits their ability to survive and […]
A deep-cut boogie classic driven by a hypnotic drum beat, a slick keyboard riff, and one of the smoothest choruses of the early ’80s.
Ricky Smiley recently sat down with The Madd Hatta for a candid conversation, giving us a look behind the laughter at the man who has been a staple in comedy and radio for decades. From his early days in radio to his personal life, Smiley shared insights into his incredible journey. His path wasn’t always […]
In the mid-’80s, the first time “Funky Little Beat” by Connie hit a club sound system, people were dancing before they even realized what was happening. During this period, since the release of the seminal hit, “Planet Rock,” from 1982, that beat laid the foundation for party jams for several years that followed. This song […]