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#195 - Real Bad Man INTERVIEW
In today’s episode, the LA-based producer enigma delves into his unique multi-disciplinary journey from art director at Stüssy to prolific producer, his love for the album format, the trademark RBM sound, working with Boldy James, and more!
#194 - billy woods breaks down 'GOLLIWOG' - Album Alchemy
In today’s episode, woods provides colour to the inspiration for his new album, the horror influence, his take on being viewed as an abstract artist, pivotal moments of the album, and much more.
woods is one of the most fascinating people to talk to on many subjects, such as music, politics, and sports. So listening to this episode is a no-brainer. Make sure you lock in and get a glimpse into the mind of a living legend.
#192 - Blu INTERVIEW
Blu joins me today to discuss the making of what he dubs his 'grown man' album, along with covering other key aspects of his legendary career, such as delving into experimental cutting-edge sounds, his strong lasting relationship with Exile, and much more.
Blu is a legend, listen to this episode… what more do you need me to say?!
#191 - Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals INTERVIEW
The fiery no hold-barred spirit that today’s guests, Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals, showcase in each and every track of theirs, is something that you can expect to hear in this conversation.
As fierce truth-tellers and creators of bold clashes of sound, we had a sprawling conversation that covered everything from bad faith criticism, their ambitious sound and unique group dynamic, the difficult process involved in making their new album, A City Drowned in God’s Black Tears, and much more.
#190 - PremRock breaks down 'Did You Enjoy Your Time Here...?' - Album Alchemy
Did You Enjoy Your Time Here…? is one of the best albums of the decade.
So it’s of course an honour to have the man of the hour, PremRock, here to speak on his mindset creating this latest album, how vulnerability is his superpower, and much more!
#188 - Pink Siifu breaks down 'BLACK’!ANTIQUE' - Album Alchemy
In today’s episode, Pink Siifu speaks on how he’d like to be remembered, the unique energy of BLACK’!ANTIQUE and why he’s so proud of it, and much more.
Pink Siifu is everything you want in an artist, so listen on and learn more about a legend in the making.
#187 - Ghais Guevara breaks down 'Goyard Ibn Said' - Album Alchemy
In today’s episode, Ghais speaks on how he and other politically-minded rappers are perceived and treated by rap listeners, what inspired the musical direction for Goyard Ibn Said, and expands on the commentary on the pitfalls of the entertainment industry explored within the album, and much more.
Ghais is a rising star in the making, you do not wanna miss this!
#185 - NAHreally INTERVIEW
NAHreally is back with a self-produced new album, Secret Pancake, and joins us today to discuss the seamless creative process for this new album, how it differed from the creation of BLIP, his uniquely down-to-earth approach to rap, distinct flow, and much, much more.
#184 - k-the-i??? & Kenny Segal INTERVIEW
In this episode, we learn more about the immediate connection and effortlessly natural creative process of Genuine Dexterity, what prompted k-the-i??? to return to the rap scene with his first full-length rap album in a long while, the key influences that guided the album’s direction, and much more.
#183 - Cavalier & Child Actor breakdown 'CINE' - Album Alchemy
On paper, the combination of Cavalier and Child Actor felt like a match made in heaven. Child Actor’s dynamic psychedelic production is a natural fit for Cavalier’s malleable rap delivery and cerebral lyrical approach. But for a collaboration to really work, and be something that is special, more than just the measurables have to align.
There needs to be a like-minded musical philosophy and innate chemistry for truly great music to manifest. This certainly was the case with these two, as they put together a stellar body of work in CINE, which is absolutely one of the best albums of 2024.
Cavalier and Child Actor are here with me today to talk about why their creative relationship was so fruitful, the backstory to some of CINE’s most intriguing songs, and much more!
Bonus - R.I.P. Ka / The Thief Next to Jesus REVIEW
In the wake of the recent passing of Brownsville’s Ka, I’ve decided to go against my policy and publicly share what was previously a RMPP patron-only review that I recorded for the last album within his storied career, The Thief Next to Jesus. It only feels right to share this with the world, with the hope that Ka’s wonderful art becomes essential listening to any and all hip-hop lovers.
#182 - Frankie Jax No Mad INTERVIEW
In this episode, we discuss his journey from Kenya to the UK to finally LA, what inspires his distinct approach to rap, and the creation of his new album. If you're unfamiliar with Frankie, get hip now!!
#179 - ØKSE INTERVIEW (w/ Dash Lewis)
ØKSE is a 4-person group, comprised of NYC based drummer Savannah Harris, Danish saxophonist Mette Rasmussen, Haitian electronic musician Val Jeanty, and Swede Petter Eldh on bass, synths and sampler. This worldwide supergroup of musicians brought their specific influences to the table, creating a musical vision that defies any and all convention
With me today is 3 of the 4 bandmates, Savannah, Mette, and Petter. Additionally Dash Lewis, talented writer for the likes of Pitchfork, HipHopDX, The Guardian, PassionWeiss, helped me co-host this interview once again, as he did in the last episode… and just like the last episode, this is a conversation you do not want to miss!
#178 - Yungwebster INTERVIEW (w/ Dash Lewis)
To learn more about something so exciting and wholly fresh, I invited Dash Lewis, talented writer (Pitchfork, HipHopDX, The Guardian, PassionWeiss, and more) to co-host this conversation with Yungwebster, bringing his refined knowledge of electronic music to the table.
Listen to this episode to familiarize yourself with an artist that is surely like nothing else you’ve heard before!
#177 - J.U.S & Squadda B INTERVIEW
Together J.U.S and Squadda B created one of 2024’s most wildly fun and entertaining records in 3rd Shift, an album that demands that you play it back to back to back...
In this episode they discuss life in the Bruiser Brigade, their strong synergy as a duo, and their approach to creating their fantastic new album, 3rd Shift.
