Beyondrap Podcast
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBeyond rap is a show that speaks on the politics of hip hop. Whether it be on the current nature of hip hop and trending news or the impact of politics relative to the culture, we aim for enlightenment in thought provoking conversation that at times goes AWOL just to get back on point.
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Episodes
We Doing Better Now
April 01, 2021 11:21 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBThis episode was brought by a social media post stating we as fathers doing better now then our fathers of whom for better or worst impacted our lives as men and the relationship we have with our own children
Race on Repeat
March 11, 2021 11:49 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBYep back at it again. A discussion on all things considered, centered around race. Pat being banned permanently on Facebook...again. From Megan Kelly opposing her kids going to a school teaching race related curriculums to the BLM getting called out by Michael Brown Sr ( whose son killed by Police) for not sharing some of the money BLM received via donations ( $90 million ).
Always Coca-Cola
March 05, 2021 10:16 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBImagine some one telling you to be less of who you are? Pretty outrageous huh. This episode we discuss the controversy of Coca cola racial diversity program that somehow tells white people to be less white. I know SMH ... black people is inherently immune to this type of language. However what is more intriguing is the rightfully so; offended white reaction to this news.
No Sympathy For Judas
February 18, 2021 12:15 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBAfter learning about the impact of Chicago's Black Panther Party chairman Fred Hampton assassination because of the betrayal. Strong evidence emerged later that a paid FBI informant had given Hampton a sedative that prevented him from waking up. Again another example of Black leadership being destroyed when raising up to fight oppression, What made Hampton and the Black Panther Party so dangerous was their political views and co-operation to not just unify African American, but all people a...
Obey The Law
February 11, 2021 13:34 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBSimply put. Obey the law. However that's not always the case. When a law is passed, some people feels the need to revised solely for the purpose of hindering those of whom it benefits the most. Pat and I speaks about how a Florida representative tries to prevent anyone with a felony from being eligible of benefiting for the minimum wage increase. How the law works for others and deprives another segment from the same legal right.
Don't Fix It If Not Broken
February 11, 2021 02:14 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBDo you excuse bad behavior if it's successful? A Formula that's not broken don't need fixing if it's giving you the desired result....or do it? Pat and I have a discussion from Rick Ross trending on twitter based on a old reality show to Trump being excused because he's proving to make a few successful.
Interracial relationships
January 28, 2021 23:48 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBThe complexity of racism and love. Basically being in a relationship with someone of a different race/color/or creed, yet still have racial ideology that's prejudicial regard to what race someone associated with.
The Devil Is A Lie. Ft. Martini
January 26, 2021 02:20 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBAs usual we are everywhere. From speaking of the passing of a Hip Hop legend M.F. Doom to the attack of palmetto bugs AKA roaches, we are joined with Martini. A good friend that shares in the conversation of being woke and not enough sleep in regard to the topics that just randomly pops into our heads at the moment.
Culture Clash
January 21, 2021 10:53 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBPeople are still against taking the vaccine, in despite of this COVID-19 pandemic. The views of similar sentiments yet from a cultural perspective that's at times conflicting. Pat think its the Republicans fault, but is it? Yes we are still trying to grapple with race and politics. And exploring something like that has landmines of opinions.
Culture Clash
January 21, 2021 10:53 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBPeople are still against taking the vaccine, in despite of this COVID-19 pandemic. The views of similar sentiments yet from a cultural perspective that's at times conflicting. Pat think its the Republicans fault, but is it? Yes we are still trying to grapple with race and politics. And exploring something like that has landmines of opinions.
Skin folk is Not your Kin folk.
January 10, 2021 21:48 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBSo once again in a matter of different opinions, We realize not everybody is going to agree with you regardless of race, creed, sex, or religion. Especially political affiliation. Is the vaccine for COVID-19 a medical breakthrough or do it warrants suspicion of political propaganda? Oh ..is Democrat and Republican another term to represent Black and White. So much to discuss. Be sure to tune in and listen..you might be able to get something out of it..I hope
The Miseducation Of Christmas And Other Things
January 07, 2021 10:14 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBAlthough the holidays are behind us, It'll come again. And our breakdown of Christmas probably won't change as well. Yet here we are trying to define the true meaning of Christmas that's somehow conflicting when trying make it a cultural identity upon a different race of people. I think it's the same and Pat don't think so. Tune in and enjoy the Show
Bad Rap For Polygamy
December 31, 2020 13:36 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBThis episode Pat and I is once again pretty much all over the place. And this time is not that much different. We just have a quest this time, Shawnette AKA Shawn 407 lol. Here we're trying to get a woman's perspective on the strange case regarding polygamy. Is polygamy a viable option without the misconception of a man having multiple women, but interesting enough, what about a woman having multiple men?
Bad Rap For Polygamy
December 31, 2020 13:36 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBThis episode Pat and I is once again pretty much all over the place. And this time is not that much different. We just have a quest this time, Shawnette AKA Shawn 407 lol. Here we're trying to get a woman's perspective on the strange case regarding polygamy. Is polygamy a viable option without the misconception of a man having multiple women, but interesting enough, what about a woman having multiple men?
Prove me wrong
December 17, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBIn this episode Pat and I talks about how being in Hip hop there's this ideology of being what you rap about in your music.
We are the people.
December 10, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBIn this episode we discuss the nature of picking sides. Under the Trump administration, we have been faced with a wave of division like never before. Civil unrest, police brutality, presidential impeachment, and racial injustice...never would we have imagined in modern time there would've been this much tension and hate.
The cultural identity Issue
December 03, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBIn this podcast episode, the presidential election is over but not without a frivolous contention of voter fraud. yet here we talk on some of the most controversial topics around politics and religion, but somehow we get in this big debate on education.
We are not one...unless?
November 26, 2020 12:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBIn this podcast Pat and I discusses the issue with somehow being one is all an illusion...unless we have something in common regardless of race, sex, or religion.
Underground rappers and the glass ceiling with John
November 22, 2020 18:17 - 1 hour - 114 MBWhat is it about being a starving artist when it comes to the dream of making it big? In this podcast we explore mind over talent. In the other words, knowing what it takes and how to capitalize your god given talent. For some image is everything; while others will say differently.
The psychological chains of chaos with Barrytone Zoohouse
November 12, 2020 10:36 - 1 hour - 134 MBHere we began with movies the influence the hip hop culture in the most chilling way glorifying the "by any means ," mentality that overshadow the moral of the story that leads to the downfall of it all. Interesting conversation I might add. We speak once again with a close friend Barrytone Zoohouse about his personal struggle with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic being in the healthcare industry.
The psychological chains of chaos with Barrytone Zoohouse
November 12, 2020 10:36 - 1 hour - 134 MBHere we began with movies the influence the hip hop culture in the most chilling way glorifying the "by any means ," mentality that overshadow the moral of the story that leads to the downfall of it all. Interesting conversation I might add. We speak once again with a close friend Barrytone Zoohouse about his personal struggle with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic being in the healthcare industry.
The Rhett Palmer Interview
November 05, 2020 03:08 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBHere's to another polarizing episode for the record books with our special quest Rhett Palmer. Rhett Palmer started his career in radio at the early age of ten. He was hired to go “On Air” as he squirted mustard and ketchup onto the all new indoor-outdoor carpet at the carpet department at Montgomery Wards. He was then interviewed by the local DJ to confirm that the carpet washed with mere water was in fact clean as a whistle! He would later return to radio as a talk host at the age of for...
A house divided with Donnie Walters
October 29, 2020 01:11 - 1 hour - 111 MBA house divided cannot stand, and given the current nature within American politics; there has never been a more important time in recent history then now. From our President's divisive rhetoric that embolden the bowels of hate, to the misleading information that compels us to normalize inhumanity; Pat and I speak on recent events regarding the urgency of unity which are at odds by one's own method of seeking justice and equality. Pat's brother Donnie Walters join us in our conversation givi...
The other side with Joel.
October 22, 2020 02:19 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBHere in this episode Pat and I have the opportunity to talk with Joel. A young local conservative and die hard Trump supporter. Interesting conversation from two polarizing political views with the intent on finding a middle ground. Did we get anywhere...perhaps, but our goal here was really trying to get an understanding in light of strong views and unyielding opinions. Hope you enjoy the show ..and don't forget to subscribe and rate us as we continue growing.
The curious case on Hip Hop with Martini of Moonshine Crooks
October 19, 2020 09:57 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBWe speak on how any publicity is good publicity when it comes down to staying relevant. Hip hop consists of who can stay relevant for the longest and that includes good and bad publicity. Even if you don't agree, most of these artist just want their name to be mentioned for something and we oblige you on this episode.
Moonshine Crooks with Martini
October 15, 2020 01:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBIn this episode we chat it up with Patrick Skywalters's childhood friend Martin "Martini" Langley. Martini and Pat was apart of a rap group called the Moonshine Crooks whom was once a interest of Capitol Records in the golden age of hip hop. The Capitol Records deal fizzled out when the true nature of the deal was revealed. However Martini stayed with his passion and still records to this day. In this episode the debate goes on....what makes a classic record ? How you define country (beside...
Rock the vote
October 06, 2020 23:13 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBInspired by the presidential debate between Trump vs Biden, We take in account the impact of the issues address without really understanding the clear goal from virtually neither side. Briefly we go into the history of identity politics and what roll the hip hop community plays in the political process.
Unpatriotic contentions
September 26, 2020 02:04 - 1 hour - 86 MBFair enough everybody have an opinion. Not saying we are wrong nor right for that matter, but we are at a trying moment with divisive rhetoric and embolden hostility in the country we all love but not willing to love some of us back. Here we talk about our celebrity in chief insidious ambition of becoming a dictator and speaking of our own prejudice. Breana Taylor and this possible misguided cause for justice.
Beyond W.A.P.
September 22, 2020 01:33 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBWe love the W.A.P. but make no mistake that is not the glue to a lasting relationship. We're at it again. This time with our guest Barrytone Zoohouse who helps us dive deep into the frivolous nature of guys willingness to make premature commitments as a way to secure a fragile relationship they caused to begin with. I think we all been there. We even go back to the topic of Tupac with another point of view of what he stood for in hip hop. Take a listen and tell us what you think? If you e...
The unseen hand
September 19, 2020 01:18 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBWhat is it about hip hop that compel us to glorify violence and criminal behavior more then peace and upliftment? Are there really powers that be that controls our consumption of a decadent art form?
Was hip hop icon Tupac Shakur fake ?
September 18, 2020 17:44 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBBeing a fan of slain rapper Tupac, we pose the question...was Tupac really a gangster rapper from the streets? What appeal to us being a part of a culture that's potentially hazardous.