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#112 - E L U C I D - I Told Bessie REVIEW
Since the stock of Armand Hammer and the Backwoodz Studioz name has risen exponentially in recent years, this latest album from E L U C I D presented a real opportunity for him.
A prime opportunity for E L U C I D to solidify his perch in rap lore as one of the best artists of his generation, by delivering an album that amazes when the spotlight is beaming at its brightest.
I Told Bessie was not only a highly-anticipated album, but felt like one of, if not, THE most important moments in hip-hop this year.
#106 - billy woods - Aethiopes REVIEW
The long-awaited RMPP review of billy woods' Aethiopes is finally upon us.
In the past few years, the stock of billy woods has risen exponentially. Many of us who are truly tapped in have been screaming from the rooftops that woods is one of the best to ever do it.
Now, with the release of his latest solo album, produced solely by Preservation, the world may finally be forced to reckon with the greatness of one of the best writers who ever lived.
#104 - Benny the Butcher - Tana Talk 4 REVIEW
In Episode 104, we are discussing another recent marquee Griselda release, Benny’s long-anticipated Tana Talk 4.
With the help of long-time business associates in Daringer and The Alchemist, many thought TT4 would be a complete return to the grimy street roots of Benny's most celebrated works, in Tana Talk 3 and The Plugs I Met.
However, what we ended up getting on Tana Talk 4 was a bit of a blend of Benny's core street content, and his later-career wisdom of past albums like Burden of Proof.
#102 - Conway the Machine - God Don’t Make Mistakes REVIEW (feat. Dash Lewis)
Conway the Machine's long awaited Shady Records studio album, God Don't Make Mistakes, has finally arrived.
To discuss this highly anticipated record, I was joined by Virginia artist-writer extraordinaire Dash Lewis, who lent his keen ear to this album and helped discuss this intriguing addition to the Machine's catalog.
#99 - andrew INTERVIEW
It’s rare that you find an artist that truly sounds like nothing else you’ve heard before. In Episode 99, not only was able to find such an artist, but I was blessed to speak to one of them.
Philly’s andrew is a unique artist whose music features a blend of melody and eclectic tastes that are infuse into a brand of hip-hop that is irresistibly catchy, and remarkably honest.
#98 - Rahiem Supreme INTERVIEW
In Episode 98, I was joined by one of the most fascinating artists in the underground, DMV's Rahiem Supreme. This is an artist whose buzz has never been bigger, having just signed to a label, and recently dropping countless quality projects with the likes of Ohbliv, Al.divino, and more.
#96 - PremRock INTERVIEW
In Episode 96, I was joined by PremRock who is a prolific artist with a catalog that includes an album full of Tom Waits re-interpretations, a collaborative album with Curly Castro as ShrapKnel, and his latest truly incredible body of work, Load Bearing Crow’s Feet.
Prem is the latest artist to join and add to the recent Backwoodz Studioz and Wrecking Crew invasion of guests that have come on the show. We were very happy to have him!
#95 - Zilla Rocca INTERVIEW
In Episode 95, I was joined by a very special guest with me who has authored two entries into my best of 2021 list, in Never at Peace and Vegas Vic, and is a member of the Wrecking Crew, and a host of the Call Out Culture podcast.
He hails from the home of the cheesesteak, and Nick Foles... this man is Philly’s own Zilla Rocca.
#94 - Nas - Magic REVIEW (feat. SonRaw)
When it comes to Nas, I feel rap fans are constantly in a state of trying to diagnose his career... figuring out what’s the best situation and collaborators to yield the best results from one of rap’s inarguable brightest talents.
So in Episode 94 I was joined by the ever-insightful SonRaw to do continue this long-lasting hip-hop tradition, by discussing Nas' latest album Magic. SonRaw is - writer, DJ, producer who has written for Complex, Passion of the Weiss, FactMag, and more!
#93 - Big Baby Gandhi INTERVIEW
In Episode 93, I was joined by a very special guest with me who has had a particularly affect on me as a brown hip-hop head growing up: Big Baby Gandhi.
#90 - Mach-Hommy - Balens Cho (Hot Candles) REVIEW
Balens Cho is the result of someone who put their 10 000 hours in.
#89 - Your Old Droog - Space Bar REVIEW
Space Bar corrects just about every issue I’ve had with Droog’s recent output, through better production, rapping, and guest features.
#83 - Wiki - Half God REVIEW
In a myriad of different ways, Half God explores Wiki's home of New York through multiple angles, giving the listener a consistent thematic backdrop to discuss every way the city influenced and shaped the man he is today.
#82 - Westside Gunn - H***** Wears Hermes 8 REVIEW
H***** Wears Hermes 8 was a fitting curtain call for Westside Gunn, and properly showcased all that has made his artistry so impactful to the art form.