Air Adam Podcast
178 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA mix through a selection of Hip-Hop and whatever else comes off the shelves - special respect to those underappreciated artists, album cuts, and b-sides - always keeping it varied, aiming to make sure everyone discovers something new every episode!
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Episode 128 : Crystalline Carbon
January 30, 2020 23:20 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB"...as long as I'm alive, I will make it." - Kim Stephens It's been a subdued start to the year in the main, and my equipment may have conspired against me, but nothing was getting in the way of the first podcast episode of the decade! There are definitely some popular classics in the selection, right next to brand new releases, and some slightly older tracks which deserve a second - or even first - chance in your headphones. Twitter : @airadam13
Episode 127 : Stand Strong
December 30, 2019 19:00 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB"...so instead, you prefer to be lied to." - Hutch This feels very much like the stance needed at the end of a rough year on many fronts. Still, we're here on the cusp of a new decade, but we play out this one with a (mostly) wintry selection from both sides of the Atlantic which will take you into 2020 in fine style. Thanks for your continued support - I hope to continue bringing you quality material! Twitter : @airadam13
Episode 126 : None More Black
November 30, 2019 16:11 - 58 minutes - 81.1 MB"These evil streets don't sleep..." - Pharoahe Here's an idea I've been holding for a while - an episode showcasing Hip-Hop tracks that took a rock sample or influence! I thought it'd be an interesting one to select and mix without reaching for the most obvious standby picks, and we've got tracks spanning almost thirty years at the extreme ends. Don't worry, the guitars come along with plenty of bars and beats! Links for the month... Michelle Grace Hunder - wicked music photographer!...
Episode 125 : The Audacity Of Dope
October 31, 2019 21:15 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MB"In the land of the free, the slaves are still here." - Jerry Beeks The grind continues, and as the autumn starts to really draw in, the selection gets you prepared for full hoodie and boot season with some rugged sounds from the old to the new! A couple of events for you... The Flyest @ Klondyke Club, Manchester, November 15th - guest starring me on the turntables! Artifacts ft. DJ Mr.Len @ Joshua Brooks, November 30th Twitter : @airadam13
Episode 124 : Trophies
September 29, 2019 20:10 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MB"I will not lose." - Jay-Z Back on the road after an unscheduled absence, and now with a fully operational battle station (see my IG stories for more). This month's selection starts with a few tracks to test your audio installation, remembers 2Pac twenty-three years after he passed, and is pretty much guaranteed to hit you with at least one track you didn't already know! Let's begin... Twitter : @airadam13
Episode 123 : Count On It.
August 31, 2019 16:10 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MB"...we see people as numbers and we make 'em check a box." - Invincible I couldn't not acknowledge the numerical sequence in this month's episode number! The episode title ties into that, but also the consistency I pride myself on when it comes to getting the show completed; on time, every time. As far as the tunes this time out, there are a few that play on the theme, plus we remember the great Sean Price on the 4th anniversary of his passing, as well as a bunch of other interesting tr...
Episode 122 : Drop It Heavy
July 30, 2019 22:06 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB"Scripture tell me no one excluded when rain drippin'..." - Tobe Nwigwe This month has been a rough one, but here we are once again with a brand new selection for your headphones and speakers! We remember the great KMG, and then sprinkle the selection with some strong UK tracks, overlook gems, rapid genre jumping, and one absolutely amazing remix. While individually there aren't many obscurities in the mix, I'll be impressed if anyone already knows every track on here... Twitter : @ai...
Episode 121 : X
June 30, 2019 22:30 - 1 hour - 122 MB"...celebrate like a crooked capitalist..." - Mr. Voodoo The podcast reaches a huge landmark this month - the tenth birthday! Thank you to all of you for your support along the way. It's not easy to put together a show month after month, but when I hear from people how much they enjoy listening (especially when they've gone out and bought some of the records), it makes it all worth it. I hope you enjoy this month's show - there are some rarities, some obscurities, and a bit of an extr...
Episode 120 : Lessons
May 29, 2019 20:11 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB"...educate yourself. Don't depend on your school for help." - Charlie Brown Coming to the end of the tenth year, we have an episode this month with the selected tracks centred around the theme of education - either by title, or by content. We cover a span of over thirty years of Hip-Hop, many styles, with everything from multiple MCs on a track to none at all! Do the knowledge. Upcoming events worthy of your attention... Gang Starr Foundation - Jeru The Damaja, Group Home, Big Shu...
Episode 119 : Don't Break The Chain
April 29, 2019 18:45 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MB"Your mind's not ready and your heart's not open." - Gibbs Back in the studio solo this month, with a bag of Hip-Hop, reggae, and more for the mix. Sadly, this month we also wave goodbye to and salute Nipsey Hussle, who was taken from us this month at just 33. A community activist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur as well an an MC, he leaves a baton for the rest of us to pick up to continue the relay. Events coming up... Gang Starr Foundation - Jeru The Damaja, Group Home, Big Shu...
Episode 118 : Dubbul Or Nothing (ft. Dubbul O)
March 24, 2019 19:11 - 1 hour - 93.2 MB"Burning it to the ground, from the ashes see what might rise..." - Dubbul O It's been a while, but with a reworked studio setup we welcome the second-ever guest to the show - the syllable-spraying Dubbul O! You'll certainly have heard him on here before, whether it's been with The Mouse Outfit, Voodoo Black, Mothership Connection, or one of his other projects. This month, he came through for a chat about his approach to MCing and with a bunch of tracks for us to hear (including an excl...
Episode 117 : Rockin' Steady
February 28, 2019 20:53 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MB"...and though the flag been tattered and beaten..." - General Steele The short month of the year puts a little pressure on the recording schedule, but the show is here on time for you as always. Once again, we feature the sounds of J Dilla, Big Pun, and Big L, alongside plenty of other great stuff - and we keep the same speed going all the way through the mix! Shows coming up; Sadat X & El Da Sensei @ Joshua Brooks, March 20th GZA @ Gorilla, Manchester, April 9th Twitter : @a...
Episode 116 : Headphone Fiend
January 27, 2019 17:19 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MB"...but we worship the dollar, so what we gon' do for jihad?" - Styles P Happy New Year! If I say so myself, I think this is a great mix - plenty to match the colder weather we're having, and opportunities for some enjoyable-to-mix transitions between tracks. Press "play" and get ready for end-to-end quality... Tickets for Homeboy Sandman and Edan in Manchester on Feb 7th - don't miss out! Twitter : @airadam13
Episode 115 : Our Streets
December 31, 2018 18:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB"Watch the roads before crossing." - Tyler Beating the deadline, coming in a few hours before the New Year, giving you time to play this on the way out - or if you're staying in! This month's mix has some of my favourite tracks of 2018, as well as some choice selections from deeper in the crates. Enjoy the listen, and spread the word! Twitter : @airadam13
Episode 114 : Enter The Midnight
November 29, 2018 17:05 - 54 minutes - 75 MB"...we fighting back - sorry Martin." - Erick Sermon This month marks twenty-five years (!) since the release of two monumental albums - "Midnight Marauders" by A Tribe Called Quest, and the Wu-Tang Clan's "Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)". I still remember going to buy each of these albums which have had a huge influence on me over the years, and I thought that this episode would be a good time to feature them both. We have a mix of original tracks, alternate versions, covers, and orig...
Episode 113 : Wisdom City
October 30, 2018 22:15 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MB"...whispered from a watery grave 'you are our only hope'..." - Bishop Lamont (0)113 is the area code for Leeds, so it's a perfect month to include a good number of tracks from my home city! The selection also has some excellent new/recent tracks, and a couple of really serious reaches into my vinyl archive. Twitter : @airadam13
Episode 112 : Reign Of The Tech
September 30, 2018 21:30 - 50 minutes - 70.2 MB"... that 'Cuban Linx' was the bible..." - Tyler Daly Squeezing this one in right before the deadline, I'm glad I can now rest my voice! This month's show starts off at a low tempo and gradually warms you up right through to the conclusion, with tracks old and new from the US and UK, from the 80s to just a few weeks ago. Turn it up! Twitter : @airadam13
Episode 111 : Pay Attention!
August 31, 2018 22:30 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MB"Classical soul, I got the nastiest flow" - Sean Price We had to open the show with an Aretha Franklin track to mark her sad passing this month, and you'll hear her essence at various points throughout the episode. I'm just about beating the buzzer to get this one out on time, but I'm sure you'll agree it was worth the effort! Manchester shows for the month; Beatnuts, The Bluntskins, Didjit, Air Adam | September 19th, Whiskey Jar Havoc, Big Noyd, DJ L.E.S, Seven Spherez | Septem...
Episode 110 : Unify
July 31, 2018 17:30 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MB"Climbing out the mud 'til we see the grass." - Superbad Solace A great month for Manchester music on multiple fronts has made it a busy time, and it's been great to see people coming out and supporting the scene. This episode's selection includes a couple of fire new tracks out of the city, and while the bulk of the mix is Hip-Hop, we find time for some modern soul and even some blues to round thing off! Dates for your diary; GZA @ Joshua Brooks, Sept 2nd Beatnuts @ The Whiskey...
Episode 109 : Sunny Days, Dark Times
June 30, 2018 11:45 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MB"If you mad, take it up with God, it's how he designed me" - Havoc My goodness, it was tough to get this episode completed - but here we are, celebrating the ninth birthday of the podcast! Thank you all for your continued support; it's knowing that you're waiting for the show every month that keeps it going :) As mentioned on the show; RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services) could make very good use of donations right now. Beatnuts show, September 19t...
Episode 108 : Prepare For Fire
May 31, 2018 12:30 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MB"Leave the pills alone, realise you a drug yo'self" - Z-Ro The end of the ninth year of the podcast is upon us, along with a rebuild of the website (podcast.airadam.com) - hope you enjoy it. This month's selection starts off slow in pace, and picks up as we go until we reach full-on dancefloor funk! Tunes are new and old and come from Manchester, Houston, NYC, and points in-between. Let's get to it... One more thing - Beatnuts tickets for the September 19th show in Manchester! Twit...
Episode 107 : La Rivincita Del Classico Bravo Ragazzo
April 30, 2018 18:48 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MB"Tried to be a citizen...they wouldn't let her." - Kermit I had a trip to Italy this month, and when I was in Pisa an album cover popped into my head! With this month being the eighth anniversary (already?) of the passing of Guru, I was glad to be able to get my own version done in time for this episode's cover art. Thanks to Lisa for the original photo (yes, I really was in front of the tower for this shot), Damian for font advice and Sabrina for the translation! This month, the sho...
Episode 106 : Flavaful
March 30, 2018 21:30 - 58 minutes - 81 MB"...I can't listen to it, 'cos all I hear is mistakes." - Phonte Ok, it's not the actual globe from the cover of "Flava In Ya Ear", but it's the closest thing I've ever shot - it reminded me of the man Craig Mack himself, who sadly passed away this month. That means that this month we pay homage to the twin pillars of Bad Boy Records (Craig and Biggie), as well as Phife and Eazy-E, while also showcasing some outstanding new releases and finishing with some soul classics. Get yourself ...
Episode 105 : Buy More Music
February 28, 2018 20:45 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB"I maul y'all like a shopping centre..." - Guilty Simpson This month's title? Well, that is the overarching message of the podcast as a whole :) It's February once again, and as such we remember J Dilla, Big Pun, and Big L in the selection. We've got some brand new stuff, and some old classics. Turn the volume up for this one... Hope to see you all at the Camp Lo show in Manchester on March 17th - get tickets here! Twitter: @airadam13
Episode 104 : Long Road 'Til Summer
January 30, 2018 16:40 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MB"Making the most of the moment 'mong the living." - Glenn Lewis Apparently, it's not just me that feels like it's been a very long January indeed. That said, it didn't feel long while I was trying to decide what tracks to play! Here's the upcoming J Dilla tribute night in Manchester - February 22nd, hope to see you there! If you want one of the limited run of "Manchester Marauders" t-shirts, check out Eastern Bloc Records in Manchester Twitter : @airadam13
Episode 103 : For The Culture
December 31, 2017 17:30 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MB"So many thoughts in my mind, making it very hard to unwind..." - Abbey Smith As we come to the end of what has certainly an eventful year, to put it mildly, the Hip-Hop world lost two people who really committed to the culture; Combat Jack, and DJ Pam The Funkstress. They won't be with us going into 2018, so we need to keep pushing on on their behalf...let's get to it. Twitter: @airadam13
Episode 102 : Play With Joy
November 30, 2017 21:50 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MB"Give me a minute, I'll give you my spirit." - Konny Kon Another month, another mix to keep your ears nourished! Listen out for Juice Crew appearances and connections throughout the selection, after Manchester witnessed them tear up the stage this month. We've got some soulful numbers, turntable wizardry, and quotables for days. Let's get it started... Twitter : @airadam13
Episode 101 : Staying Power
October 31, 2017 19:13 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB"Gotta risk a life just in order to make a living." - Le$ This month, we keep things at a moderate-to-low tempo, allowing you to conserve some energy as autumn draws in; all you need to do is keep that head bobbing! If you're anywhere near Manchester, don't miss out on the Juice Crew on November 13th. Twitter: @airadam13
Episode 100 : We Made It.
September 29, 2017 18:55 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB"One hundred on the percentage, I don't talk split..." - Q-Ball Wow, what a milestone! In the early days of the show I didn't know we'd still be here after this long, but focusing on just producing one show at a time has paid off. Every month I feel like I must have run out of tunes, but one hundred months in....not quite yet ;) Thanks so much to all of you for taking the time to listen. Please spread this one far and wide! Twitter : @airadam13 For this month's charity draw (check...
Episode 99 : Straight From The Sixth Ward
August 27, 2017 19:30 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MB"Acknowledge the scholarship." - Sean Price One of the more challenging episodes I've released in the history of the show, thanks to an unexpected illness and subsequent surgery. I'm out now and on the mend, but the sound quality of the voiceover I recorded while in the hospital is somewhat rough, so apologies; will be back at podcast HQ for the 100th show! PS - it seriously was the sixth ward... Twitter : @airadam13
Episode 98 : Straight Ahead
July 30, 2017 12:00 - 52 minutes - 72.9 MB"I'm at the back of the wake, fe' re', selling my tape" - Rodney P Managed to pull myself through a busy, somewhat trying month to bring you another selection! We have one new release, some 80s soul picks, a Mobb Deep feature, and a bunch more - I'd be surprised if anyone, even the DJs, knew every single record. Let's get into it... Twitter : @airadam13
Episode 97 : In A Project Near You
June 25, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB"Permanent. Physical. Suffering." - Prodigy The eighth birthday of the podcast, but a rough month in the world. A last-minute change to the selection for this episode opened up the inclusion of some verses by Prodigy of Mobb Deep, who passed away just a few days ago. On top of the musical tribute, the title and artwork of this episode are inspired by Prodigy quotes from two different cuts - "G.O.D Pt. III" and "Mac 10 Handle" respectively. As always with a birthday episode, I like to br...
Episode 96 : A City United
May 31, 2017 16:00 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MB"It's not the world, it's the people in it..." - LaPeace What a month it has ended up being. Manchester suffered a terrible blow, and the figurative reverberations will be felt for a long time to come. It has been something to see how people have come together in the wake of the attack, and hopefully that spirit is something that can be carried forward. While I wasn't able to completely re-do this month's show, I hope it's a pleasant listen for anyone who has the time to give it an ea...
Episode 95 : Record Store Way
April 30, 2017 15:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MB"Studying my sickness like the Tuskegee Experiment." - Ilajide In a world with all kinds of options for DJs, there's a lot to be said for just two turntables, a mixer, and some crates! This month's show has more new releases than the average episode, including some local heat. We also have a track from the late Guru (RIP always), and one or two of my headphone favourites finally coming out into the light! Upcoming Manchester shows mentioned; London Posse @ Rebellion, May 23rd Koo...
Episode 94 : The Illest
March 29, 2017 18:55 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MB"...yo' ass lie like the president!" - Ice Cube This month marks twenty years since the death of Biggie Smalls - and yet it somehow doesn't feel like that long ago. The B.I.G man's influence still looms large over the culture and this show is no exception. Several Biggie tracks and others inspired by him dot the episode, alongside choices from the discographies of the late Phife and Nate Dogg. Besides those, a few classics and some fairly modern gems you may have missed! Catch me DJin...
Episode 93 : (for small values of infinity)
February 26, 2017 17:38 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MB"All that happy, 'let's be friends' shit? Yo, this is the opposite." - Konny Kon As usual, we pay tribute to J Dilla, Big L, and Big Pun this month, but also two giants from a previous generation who both made a massive impact on Hip-Hop; Clyde Stubblefield and David Axelrod, who both passed in the last few weeks. Besides that, we have some great recent tracks from Manchester, some US classics and a few tracks that may have passed you by! Let's get it going... Twitter : @airadam13
Episode 92 : Signals
January 31, 2017 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MB"...make you feel as if the Bill of Rights was counterfeit." - Cuban Link This month has just been hitting us over the head with "WTF?" moments on a daily basis, but in between I managed to put the show together - as you can tell, the finishing touches only made it in close to the end-of-month buzzer! While this is an all-Hip-Hop episode, I feel fairly confident that there won't be many people who know every track, so there'll be at least one new gem here for everyone. Let's run down th...
Episode 91 : Make Things Happen.
December 31, 2016 11:30 - 53 minutes - 74.3 MB"Children of a lesser god when your melanin's got a tint." - Pusha I don't think I'm alone in being glad to see 2016 out of the door. We close out the year with some of the best tracks of the last twelve months mixed in with a bunch of older heat from the collection. Let's hope 2017 has some better days in store for us...
Episode 90 : Hate & Love
November 30, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MB"I've seen the streets... you're walking down." - Tyler "Power to the people and the beats" - Chuck D What a month. The result of the US Presidential election has the world in turmoil, and legions of hateful people now feel emboldened to act out in public - it feels like the Brexit result turned up way past 10. On a personal note, I had to relocate the whole podcast studio and music library, but committed to getting an episode out on time and have just about managed it; this month o...
Episode 89 : Fear Gas
October 30, 2016 18:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MB"Penitentiary's the plan to plant the new plantation." - Treach I'm currently getting ready to relocate the podcast studio but still got this episode out on time. Round of applause? As the autumn begins, the feel starts to get a little darker - not a full-on Halloween episode, but touching on everything from zombies to the upcoming US election (well, kind of) and finishing with a track from a long-time supporter of the show! As promised, here are some charities helping Hurricane M...
Episode 88 : Know Your Role, Slow Your Roll
September 29, 2016 06:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MB"We're an ice machine." - Grace Jones A combination of the tail end of summer and the recent upgrade of my car audio has prompted me to put together something I've been wanting to do for a long while - a low-tempo mix to ride slow to! The obvious thing would have been to go heavy on the Houston, Screwed Up Click style, but there's actually only one tune here that really fits that description; overall it's a very varied selection which will hopefully keep you entertained and impressed al...
Episode 87 : All-City
August 31, 2016 19:30 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB"You get that, money?" - Sean Price Back with another episode, fresh off a trip to the Mecca of Hip-Hop, New York City! I didn't pick up any new vinyl on the trip but I did get a bunch of inspiration for the selection this month - I think you'll enjoy it. As promised, here are some of my photos from NYC, and here is a full album just of the Tools Of War Diggers Delight jam - it deserved its own extended coverage!
Episode 86 : Significant Figures
July 29, 2016 18:45 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MB"I speak to your soul, and that's above money..." - Pusha T A rough month out there. With yet more ...ings of unarmed Black people by police hitting the news and galvanising protests worldwide, the issue feeds into some of this month's selection. Overall, I've got a couple of good local tracks, one song almost everyone will know...and a stack of stuff you probably don't! It's certainly not an exclusively human rights/political selection, so hopefully I'm not out of line with this mont...
Episode 85 : The Seven Year Scratch
June 30, 2016 19:25 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB"Bombs in the city centre and we rebuilt it." - Strategy Wow, here we are at the seventh birthday episode! I had this title in mind way back, long before I knew if it'd be realistic to record for so long, but we got here :) Thanks to you all for your support, and please do introduce anyone whose listening game needs a step up! A couple of links, as mentioned during the show; "Put It In The Air", Oddest, July 30th Pete Rock & CL Smooth in Manchester, September 3rd
Episode 84 : On The Real, On The Low
May 31, 2016 18:15 - 54 minutes - 75 MB"A cloudy brain, train tracks but there's no train..." - Rasco This month's episode slotted together really nicely I think, and I managed to get a couple of tracks in that I'd been saving or struggling to fit in in previous months, so I'm really interested to get your feedback! As mentioned in the show, don't miss out on the chance to see EPMD live in Manchester on June 7th - tickets here! Also, do check out the Rhyme & Reason site, group, and podcast, good work over there!
Episode 83 : Purple.
April 28, 2016 20:45 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB"Across the seas and deserts, through the trees and grass..." - Guru In the month when we remember the life of Guru, we also say goodbye to not just a legend, but a true musical genius - Prince. I've blended some of his work into this episode's selection, along with various eras of Guru, some solid Hip-Hop picks and a little weaving in and out of different genres along the way. In the next hour, you're pretty much guaranteed to hear something for the first time!
Episode 82 : Turntable Check 1-2, What Is This?
March 30, 2016 20:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB"Money, please, I get loose off a orange juice!" - Phife That's my first iPod in the cover art, which was laser-engraved with "Beats, rhymes, and life" - so you get just some idea of how important A Tribe Called Quest's music is to me. The passing of Malik Taylor aka Phife Dawg this month at the age of just 45 was a huge shock to the entire Hip-Hop nation and the tributes have been absolutely pouring out. With him very much in mine, I did a late re-plan of the episode to make sure some of...
Episode 81 : Bruce Lee Of The Beats
February 28, 2016 23:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MB"Now let me say it again, and say it with feeling." - Jay Dee Ten years since the passing of J Dilla. Feels odd just thinking about it being that long. As always on the show, we pay tribute to him with a solid selection of his work, and the title of the episode; in reference to his refusal to be boxed in by the orthodoxy of any particular style, I thought it was fitting. We also give respect this episode to the late greats Big L, Big Pun, and Maurice White of Earth, Wind, and Fire, who le...
Episode 80 : Building A Legacy
January 31, 2016 14:40 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MB"They don't make 'em like me no more..." - Murs I guess it's been a strange start to the year; this month both the UK producer Mark B and David Bowie have passed on, so I've included them both in this month's selection, one that ranges from the conscious to the without conscience! There was a lot of re-planning to come up with something that fit together well but I think I've achieved it, so let's get into the detail...
Episode 79 : Level Up
December 31, 2015 12:30 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MB"...and my verse didn't rhyme." - Phonte 2015 has been a tough year for so many people - let's hope 2016 is ours! We round out the year's shows with a selection that starts on the heavy side but tends towards the light as it approaches the end. We visit both sides of the Atlantic, hit about three or four genres, and once again put speakers to the test. We shall...proceed...and continue...