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#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.
#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.
#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!
#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.
#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!
BONUS - What did we learn from jean-yuhs?
In this bonus episode, I give you my rough thoughts on what I feel we truly learned, and/or didn't learn, about Kanye from the incredibly popular documentary, jean-yuhs.
#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.
#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.
#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.