Rich Zeller | Radio Host, Interviewer & NJ’s Rap Connoisseur
Meet Richard Zeller, otherwise known as Rich Z, the man behind The Garden State Hip Hop Hour, & the one who interviews some of your favorite artists behind the scenes. People like Rich don’t get enough credit, but they are indispensable players in the industry. With a dead-eye focus on pushing the New Jersey culture forward, he’s cultivating an environment for independent Hip-Hop to thrive.
He’s all about spreading quality local music in a grass-roots manner. Finding the best hidden New Jersey talent, and amplifying their popularity to the masses. Although he does give back greatly by spinning local talent on the radio by W.K.N.J 90.3FM, he goes the extra mile by interviewing the very artists he supports. In these insightful interviews, he allows listeners to really get to know these artists in a vulnerable way. There aren’t many people grinding this hard for local New Jersey talent, but Rich Z is paving the way.
With the number of collaborations he puts in motion for others, it’s a wonder how he juggles all the different facets of media he’s involved in. From podcasts to hosting radio shows, conducting interviews, and rating music- he’s tackling all angles of media & doing it well. In essence, if you’re an artist or creative personality in the tri-state area that is on the rise, Rich Z is a man worth knowing.
If you’re an artist that’s looking to go the extra mile, you should follow Rich on Instagram, and get acquainted with his movement. You can also follow his podcast, “The Garden State Hip Hop Hour“, to discover some great new local NJ talent.
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