The Rap Music Plug 2/8/23 The Rap Music Plug 2/8/23

#134 - SKECH185 INTERVIEW

SKECH’s unique powers made his Backwoodz debut with Jeff Markey, He Left Nothing for the Swim Back, an absolute home run and my current album of the year.

Listen on to hear more about interesting stories related to his new album, Tomorrow Kings, Chicago rap, and how this special blend of meticulous lyrical craftsmanship and unmitigated passion came to be.

The Rap Music Plug 9/28/22 The Rap Music Plug 9/28/22

#121 - Vic Spencer INTERVIEW

Turning nothing into something, overcoming your surroundings, exhibiting incredible perseverance, have all served as major components to the stories of hip-hop's greats throughout the years. Today I am joined by someone who absolutely fits that bill. That man is Vic Spencer. If you’re interested in feeling inspired or enlightened right now, this conversation with Vic Spencer is for you!

The Rap Music Plug 8/17/22 The Rap Music Plug 8/17/22

#116 - Lupe Fiasco - DRILL MUSIC IN ZION REVIEW

Lupe worked with a producer named, Soundtrakk, a frequent longtime collaborator of his, to create DRILL MUSIC IN ZION in just three days.

Lupe stated that his goal with this album was to find a balance between the "whimsy and the profound". That is very telling, and serves as a useful lens to apply to this album as a whole.

Listen on to see if stepping outside of his comfort zone unlocked some new magic for Lupe… or left me wanting more.

The Rap Music Plug 6/22/22 The Rap Music Plug 6/22/22

#111 - Rich Jones INTERVIEW

In Episode 111, I am joined by a beloved musical act from Chicago, Rich Jones, who’s thoughtful and diverse talents have really impressed me over the past couple years.

The Rap Music Plug 12/21/21 The Rap Music Plug 12/21/21

#88 - Mick Jenkins - Elephant in the Room REVIEW

While not a project I think that reaches the highs of THC or The Water(s), Elephant in the Room is an album that manages to say more and do more, with less. If Mick can find a way to marry this more looser approach with some more musical experimentation, I believe that he can still deliver the true classic album that I've always felt he's been capable of delivering.