This week on Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley sits down with Queens-born rapper Ben Bacardi, who turned personal struggle into lyrical fire. After battling depression and anxiety, Ben returned to his roots — music — and released his debut EP, Prescription to Rap, a raw, beat-driven journey of healing and hope. Influenced by legends like Jay-Z, Biggie, and Nas, Ben blends old-school hip-hop with the energy of rock and soul. A father, entrepreneur, and artist, he shares how rhythm, resilience, and love fuel his rise — one track at a time.
Ben Bacardi is a rising hip-hop force with an ear for anthems and a pen for real life. A Josie Music Awards nominee, he’s earned growing attention with singles like “Life Again” and “Take Me Down to the Water,” blending grit, uplift, and unshakeable hooks. “We Out Here” continues his 2025 run of bigger, bolder records engineered for both charts and stages.
Quinn Lemley is the star of Burlesque to Broadway and Rita Hayworth -The Heat Is On! Appeared on Good Morning America, Oprah and finalist on Shark Tank.
Broadway adventures: Barking Sharks; Sirens Of The Silver Screen; Born To Rhumba!Wanda and The King of Hair, Hollywood Goddess & Universal Language.
Films The Greatest Ears in Town – The Arif Mardin Story, Lucky Stiff, Picasso Would Have Made A Glorious Waiter.
She’s co-directed/produced, Rebel Rebel The Many Lives of David Bowie, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of The Wall, and The Ultimate Queen Celebration. She coaches and directs speakers and performers privately.
Recent charity performances include the Luce Foundation, Lifeforce in Later Years (LiLY), Pause for Peace, and Wonderama TV in Times Square.
Q’s sizzling 9 CDs are available on iTunes. Her latest recording “Rita Hayworth Revealed” is now available worldwide.
Stream “Rita Hayworth Revealed” By Quinn Lemley on Spotify here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4RYtEXRNz8vhSszlq3Y4h5?si=Jvqwfxk4TraDhEyyQVm68A
Watch Ben Bacardi on “Secrets of the Stage” on Youtube here:
https://youtu.be/4AmO5de_pDE?si=VShJ4z9sSUbADaMK
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