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#154 - Armand Hammer INTERVIEW
I’m pleased to have Armand Hammer on the show to discuss what makes their creative connection so special, the makings of one of the best albums I’ve ever heard (no hyperbole) in We Buy Diabetic Test Strips, and much, much more!
#148 - Fatboi Sharif & steel tipped dove breakdown ‘Decay’ - Album Alchemy
Decay is a psychedelic masterpiece - a result of two creative minds joining forces at the exact right time in their careers.
Sharif and Dove are here today to breakdown how this excellent new album was created, in the latest installment of the ‘Album Alchemy’ series.
#146 - Sleep Sinatra & Televangel breakdown ‘Incorruptible Saints’ - Album Alchemy
Televangel’s creative musical brushstrokes did wonders to bring out Sleep Sinatra’s thoughtful perspectives and vulnerability.
These two joined forces to make music that truly does its beautiful artwork justice, and they joined the show to dig into the making of Incorruptible Saints, in the latest instalment of the 'Album Alchemy' series.
#144 - Album Alchemy - Ritual (w/ Stik Figa & The Expert)
The sound, however, is not all that makes Ritual notable since it is a project that may have ended up being the last album hip-hop veteran Stik Figa would ever create.
To learn more about Ritual, Stik Figa and The Expert join the show to dive deep into how this album was made, as the next instalment of the Album Alchemy series.
#139 - Album Alchemy - SHOOK WORLD (w/ GENG PTP aka King Vision Ultra)
GENG PTP aka King Vision Ultra, is a man of many hats, founder of the revered PTP collective, and creator of this dense epic of an album, SHOOK WORLD.
He joined the show to deep-dive into the creation of this album, in the latest installment of the Album Alchemy series. You won’t wanna miss this.
#137 - Album Alchemy - Another Planet 4 (w/ phiik & Lungs/LoneSword)
phiik and Lungs/LoneSword's work has increased in mastery with each and every project, culminating with their best project yet, early AOTY of contender, Another Planet 4.
I am so pleased to have these two on the show, as part of the Album Alchemy series, where we dive deep into how they’ve developed their craft, and created such a unique record in Another Planet 4.
#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.
#125 - billy woods & Messiah Musik - Church REVIEW
Vulnerability is an interesting concept. The more vulnerable you get, the likelihood of you achieving true happiness and connection rises... just as the likelihood you get deeply hurt and traumatized rises as well.
In other words, vulnerability is a double-edged sword.
Vulnerability is the only true path to acceptance, healing, and growth.
This is the path that we find billy woods on in his latest album Church, in collaboration with producer phenom Messiah Musik.
#124 - Mr. Muthaf*****’ eXquire INTERVIEW
When I first heard today's guest on the show on El-P's "Oh Hail No" off of Cancer 4 Cure… I was sold immediately.
Even if it was just one feature, without me being aware of who this guy was and what projects he had under his belt, his flows, his bars, and his charisma were off the charts.
The talent of Mr. Muthaf*****’ eXquire was undeniable.
And luckily for me, he also had a catalog to back up this strong first impression by the time I tapped in around the year 2012, since eXquire had already dropped a fun and rugged mixtape in Lost in Translation, and then soon after would drop the terrifically thoughtful Kismet.
From then on I was a fan for life.
Now a decade later Brooklyn’s eXquire has released his most mature and reflective album yet, and is here today to discuss that and much, much more.
#123 - Ghais Guevara INTERVIEW
In today’s political climate, music that speaks to real issues is something I gravitate to more than ever. If you add on wildly creative music to back said real issues, you’ve got me hooked. That’s exactly what we have with today’s guest on the show, Ghais Guevara.
Ghais is a Philly rapper who is unapologetic about his strong communist beliefs, who’s music has quickly achieved strong critical acclaim this year, with the release of his impressive new album There Will Be No Super-Slave.
Listen on and get to know an artist you will surely be hearing about for years to come.
#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.
#107 - AJ Suede INTERVIEW
In Episode 107, we were joined by the esoteric, abstract, and incredibly smooth rapper from Seattle, AJ Suede. Suede has delivered two of my absolute favourite albums of this year, in his Televangel-produced collaborative album, Metatron’s Cube, and his collaborative album with Small Professor, Hundred Year Darkness.
#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.
#105 - Duncecap INTERVIEW
In Episode 105, New York's multi-talented rapper, producer, podcaster, videographer, Duncecap, joined us on the show. Dunce is known for his strong left-field take on hip-hop that has impressed for years, with no better addition to his catalog than the supremely dope Go Climb a Tree released on Backwoodz Studioz earlier this year.
#103 - Teddy Faley INTERVIEW
In Episode 103, we welcome Baltimore's Teddy Faley to the show! Teddy possesses a terrific ability to cover heavy topics with striking honesty, and twisted humour. His latest album Teddy Brown Brown is one of the best albums of 2022 so far. This was a fun one, you definitely won't want to miss this!
#101 - Cities Aviv INTERVIEW
In Episode 101, we continue the discussion on the genius of Cities Aviv... this time with the man himself! The artistry of Memphis' Cities Aviv can be described appropriately by the word, groundbreaking. He is one of the most important acts in hip-hop in recent memory.
If you’re curious to know what makes such a creative mind like this tick, this is the episode for you!
#100 - Cities Aviv – MAN PLAYS THE HORN REVIEW (feat. The Next Movement Podcast)
In Episode 100 (wow, we hit a century mark of episodes!), I was joined by the lovely folks at The Next Movement Podcast to discuss the remarkably creative MAN PLAYS THE HORN, created by Memphis virtuoso, Cities Aviv.
#91 - JWords INTERVIEW
In Episode 91, I had the utmost pleasure to speak with JWords. She is the producer of Double Down with Nappy Nina, and one half of the H31R duo with maassai. JWords is a trailblazer whose style is a taste of the future. I am absolutely certain of it. I hope this interview helps you get acclimated to the next wave.
#87 - JPEGMAFIA - LP! REVIEW
On All My Heroes are Cornballs there was such an irresistible earworm effect to me. It made for a highly entertaining and colourful listen. But LP! feels significantly more plain and bland by comparison.
#84 - GENG PTP aka King Vision Ultra INTERVIEW
Speaking with GENG PTP, aka King Vision Ultra, was a deeply rich and knowledgeable journey into hip-hop culture, and the coalition of hip-hop that he builds with, from a man who clearly treats the art form with the utmost respect that it deserves. There is a lot to learn and engage with in this conversation, so sit back and enjoy!