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#97 - Earl Sweatshirt - SICK! REVIEW
No longer is Earl seemingly drowning in an ocean of sorrow and confusion, like he was on Some Rap Songs. Instead he sounds more self-assured, and triumphant.
#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.
#92 - The 2nd Annual Rap Music Plug Podcast Awards
In Episode 92, we are pleased to present to you the 2nd Annual Rap Music Plug Podcast Awards!
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#86 - Defcee INTERVIEW
In Episode 86, we are joined by a true lyrical tactician, teacher, and newest signee of the ever-impressive Backwoodz Studioz label, Defcee.
#85 - DøøF INTERVIEW
In Episode 85, we are joined by Virginia's effortlessly funny, multi-talented, rapper, producer, skater, and model, DøøF. On the heels of his tremendously dope new album with NCL-TM, SWAMP PHONK, he has dropped straight heat for the past year. His work includes his previous collaboration with NCL-TM, Hoodrat Noir, as well as Radioactive Spinach with none other than the talented Graymatter.
#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!
#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.
#81 - Injury Reserve - By the Time I Get to Phoenix REVIEW
It's safe to say that the album we got was NOT what I expected.
#80 - Curly Castro INTERVIEW
The Backwoodz Studioz invaision continues in Episode 80, as we are joined by fiery lyricist, Curly Castro. Castro has been on a tremendous run in recent years, from his collaborative LP with PremRock, ShrapKnel, his scorching-hot feature on Armand Hammer's Haram, to his powerful Bobby Hutton-inspired record, Little Robert Hutton.
#79 - Steel Tipped Dove INTERVIEW
In a very special Episode 79, we host our first Backwoodz Studioz member, sound mastermind Steel Tipped Dove,
#78 - Lukah - Why Look Up, God’s in the Mirror REVIEW
It would've been easy for Lukah to rest on his laurels after a very successful When the Black Hand Touches You, and just make another version of that album... but this isn’t When the Black Hand Touches You Part 2, or Chickenwire Part 2 either.