1, 2,1, 2, party people………

SFNY has existed for two years now and in that time span of traveling from one side of the country to the other, we've gained supporters to the pledge: "The left coast do the right thing." 

No stranger to fraternities, Glenn "G-Man" Holt has been one of those faithful…and we're grateful to have his golden voice on the mic once again (officially!) for SFNY Social Club. He's a graduate of the acclaimed Harlem School of The Arts, a fact we're just as excited about as having the man himself…you'll find out why on Sunday. From the Underground Railroad to the top of the crowned heights and highs of New York City, I'm honored to give you our official master of ceremonies for the SFNY Social Club...The Mighty G-Man!  - Patrick King Most Diaz, SFNY Connect

Was there a particular announcer or host that inspired you to be on the radio?  

I was inspired directly by three people. The late Frankie Crocker who was on WBLS here in NYC; he had a great voice and was musically diverse in his picks. Also, the late Mr. Magic, the first person to have a hip hop radio show on WHBI and later WBLS. As a hype man, Melle Mel from The Furious 5 MC's. He had a booming voice that made you stop anything you were doing and listen. 

Prior to the radio show, did you have any experience speaking to large groups? House parties? Rapping? 

Ha! I used to rhyme way back in my junior high and high school days, but I studied voice and music from age six thru high school. I've even sung at Lincoln Center!

The DJ acting as host seems to be something you find more in NYC than any other place. Why do you think that is? How do you feel it influences the vibe of the party?

The MC was a staple of hip hop parties and jams when I was growing up. Every DJ had a hype man at his party. I think a good hype man adds to the vibe of the party and gives it direction. The hype man also makes sure the crowd knows who the DJ is at all times, gives shouts to the party people, and in some ways keeps the peace.

In your opinion, how should a host interact with the crowd? What about with the DJ?

The host should always read both the crowd and the DJ. You gotta know when to speak at the right time and not step on the DJ's toes…that is, when the're mixing. Pick your spots!

You're not afraid to speak about issues that matter to many people, i.e. politics, community issues, etc. Was that the initial goal of your radio show, or was the original intent to play good music, or both?

With radio, I knew early on that it was a huge responsibility with the show; not just about playing good music, but about speaking on issues and reaching out to the community at large. Also, to make sure artists who would get no play on mainstream radio to get airplay. 

What do you love about your radio show? What would you change?

I love speaking to the people and talking about what's going on in the world. The only thing I would change about radio in general is that all artists get a fair shot at airplay, not just major commercial artists.

G-Man cohosts The Underground Railroad Radio Show on WBAI 99.5FM in NYC. Listen to "The Re-Experience," a Jimi Hendrix mix by The Mighty G-Man and DJ Qool Marv, collectively known as "The Brave and The Bold."

SFNY Connect presents SFNY Social Club

Music by KM/FM • Shred One • Kon • Waajeed • Chairman Mao

Enjoy a special performance courtesy of The Harlem School of The Arts.

Hosted by The Mighty G-Man • Sponsored by Wax Poetics, Société Perrier and Goorin Bros.

Sunday 25 September 2011 • Manhattan • Doors 2pm Show 3pm

Hudson • 356 W. 58th • Manhattan • RSVP to ensure entry.