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#157 - Pink Navel INTERVIEW
Today’s guest, rapper-producer Pink Navel from Massachusetts, is a prime example of being so good at what they do, that they make me care about something I normally could care less about. This thing in question being video games, because on Pink Navel’s latest album fully produced by Kenny Segal, How to Capture Playful, the whimsical passion, lyrical and musical brilliance all combine to create one of the strongest albums of 2023 with video games as its core foundational subject.
#156 - Milc INTERVIEW
Milc joins the show today to talk about how he injects his personality into his music, his key influences, and the makings of his two most recent records from 2023, Horseradish and The Fish That Saved Portland.
#155 - Pink Siifu INTERVIEW (feat. Turich Benjy)
I am honoured to welcome Pink Siifu to the show to not only dive into the creation of Leather Blvd., but also discuss what he’s learnt from legendary musicians, his chameleon-like versatility as an artist, and how he approaches collaboration.
We also get some insight into his brand new surprise album, that just dropped a day ago on Halloween, IT'S TOO QUIET…'!!, a collaborative record with Cincinnati's-own Turich Benjy, who also makes a special appearance towards the end of this conversation.
So it goes without saying that you certainly won’t wanna miss this!
#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!
#152 - Gabe ‘Nandez INTERVIEW
With one of the most rapper voice rapper voices you’ll ever hear, Gabe has delivered some of my favourite albums of the year. Pangea dropped months ago, fully produced by the electric Tony Seltzer. H.T. III, his latest album fully produced by argov, which just released today (September 20, 2023).
Listen on to hear how Gabe crafted these recent albums, and the inspiring story about how music quite literally saved his life.
#149 - Fly Anakin INTERVIEW
In this episode, Richmond-born Frank, otherwise known as rapper-producer Fly Anakin joins the show. We discuss how he found his voice, established his vision for the almighty Mutant Academy, his recent achievements in FlySiifu’s and Frank, and the impressive world-building that went into creating his cheeky and romantic new album, Skinemaxxx.
#147 - McKinley Dixon INTERVIEW
Richmond, Virginia-based McKinley Dixon is an artist who folks throughout the years would attempt to classify, as the "conscious rapper", and then after the "jazz rapper".
But with artists like McKlinley Dixon, and his new album Beloved Paradise Jazz?!, whether the music is technically jazz rap, pop rap, big band rap is irrelevant. The mixture of these varying styles of music is so seamless, which makes the end-product defy previous formulas and classifications that your mind may want to tack on to it.
McKinley simply makes good music, following his ambitious artistic vision wherever it takes him. So I am honoured to welcome McKinley Dixon to the show to speak about how he creates such rich eclectic music, his take on music’s ability to inspire change in the world, and the making of his fantastic new album, Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?
#145 - Kenny Segal INTERVIEW
Kenny Segal’s one-of-one style has enchanted listeners for over a decade, creating soundscapes for some of rap’s most interesting voices in R.A.P. Ferreira, Self-Jupiter, Serengeti, and most recently, billy woods.
The LA-based producer joined the show to provide insight into his eclectic production style, his collaboration style, key learnings he’s gathered from his illustrious career, and the creation of his latest masterpiece with billy woods, Maps.
#142 - billy woods INTERVIEW
Teaming up with Kenny Segal for a second time, woods has released his latest masterpiece, Maps... and he’s here today on the show, to talk about his experience creating this record, his writing style and the frequent themes found in his work, Armand Hammer, the legacy of Backwoodz, and so much more!
If you’re familiar with me and this show so far, you know how I feel about woods. You know I had to make the most of my opportunity speaking with the GOAT.
You won't wanna miss this...
#141 - Wiki INTERVIEW
New York's Wiki is what they call "a rapper’s rapper". Gifted as a lyricist, with a style that could exist within multiple eras of rap.
Not even having reached his 30th birthday yet, Wiki has already received mass acclaim for his work as RATKING, and as a solo artist with revered projects that showcase his exceptional penmanship, remarkable versatility, and immensely deep passion for this thing called hip-hop, which we all love dearly.
I’m honoured to welcome Wiki to the show to understand his perspectives on his success so far in his career, what rap means to him, and gain interesting insight into his latest projects.
#140 - YUNGMORPHEUS INTERVIEW
MORPH has quickly turned into one of my absolute favourite rappers in the game.
So I’m very pleased to welcome YUNGMORPHEUS on the show to discuss his distinct approach to rapping, his fiery brand of political commentary, and the makings of this upcoming album.
Along with some fun talk on white rap listeners and crackers... you won't wanna miss this!!
#138 - Child Actor INTERVIEW
Child Actor is an artist that cut their teeth in the indie pop world, before transitioning to the world of rap through organic relationships with the likes of Ceschi, Serengeti, and billy woods.
Child Actor now sports a trademark cutting-edge sound that has become a staple amongst underground’s finest, through fantastic work on Backwoodz Studioz, Open Mike Eagle, and Serengeti projects to name a few.
Listen on to hear how this undeniably talented producer made it to where he is today, and how he approaches his craft with the kind of ingenuity you’d expect from someone who produced that f***** up Armand Hammer track, "Charms".
#136 - Raz Fresco INTERVIEW
Raz is an artist who’s career spans over a decade, featuring co-signs and collaborations with true OGs such as Raekwon, and a prolific run of creativity in recent years. Punctuated by his fantastic Magneto Was Right series and other great records in recent years, such as Marvelous Right Wrist and Secret Wars with DIBIA$E.
Not only does his catalog speak for itself, but his passion and respect for the art is energizing… and comes through loud and clear in the latest episode of this show.
#135 - R.A.P. Ferreira INTERVIEW
“It’s important to me to be an original human being. It’s not important to me to be original or different in my music. It’s important to me to be original and different in every single thing I do.”
This is a direct quote from the upcoming interview with R.A.P. Ferreira you are about to hear, and I think that speaks for itself.
#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.
#133 - Nappy Nina INTERVIEW
Today’s guest, Oakland’s Nappy Nina, is a rising star who blends thoughtful empathetic subject matter with raps that defy the conventional. She exudes a level of cool and calm that embodies the long lineage of smooth west coast rap greats that preceded her, and a technical ability that brings this buttery soft delivery to new and exciting places.
This element of freshness can be seen in the danceable rap grooves on 2021’s collaborative album with JWords, Double Down, and the soulful vibrant sounding Mourning Due, the upcoming release from Nappy Nina slated to drop on February 17th.
Listen on to hear about her unique artistic background, her general approach to writing, and stay tuned for a sneak peek into what this new album Mourning Due will sound like.