Tokyo Mega Late Show
280 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsTokyo's #1 Hip-Hop, Art, & Culture Podcast! Highlighting Tokyo's robust and flourishing creative community, events, and visitors weekly.
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MEGA LATE SHOW Year 6 Episode 2: " IS TRAP FACE BLACK FACE?" WITH GHOSTPOPS AND Kraftykid
March 24, 2023 03:05 - 1 hour - 240 MBYo extra long episode with Tokyo's dopest Studio owner, producer Ghostpops (South Africa) and writer MC artist, Kraftykid (UK). We touch on a lot of topics this episode. Racial profiling in tokyo, the "grimiest" parts of Tokyo, race and japanese artists using the n-word, the difficulty of working with and around japanese artists making black musics, proximity to celebrities and artists in Tokyo, Punks skinheads and ska... Overall its a really interesting look into life in Tokyo with two rea...
MLS Year 6 Episode 1: Afro Hiphop Dancers Yinka Oshitelu and Ktea
March 08, 2023 03:03 - 1 hour - 174 MBYear 6 Episode 1! Yo I am back with new Mega Late Show content! As usually we are rocking with some of the most talented, interesting and accomplished people in Tokyo Japan! Today I got two of my long time homegirls, dancers: Yinka Oshitelu and Ktea 3ntertainer. Both have been in Japan for a long time and have been on some of its largest stages. From work with the BBC to the Para-Olympics. They have the unique perspective of being black women in Japan teaching culturally black dances to ...
MLS 152: The Paulie Rhyme Episode + Podcast Update
January 04, 2022 04:37 - 1 hour - 133 MBPeace! This episode was recorded several months ago. i fucked around and deleted the video of it and then got lazy to edit the audio. but here we are!! finally. my apologies. I give a kind a long update on the state of the podcast before the recording. And i dont remember much about the conversation but im certain it was good. Paulie is a life long hiphop head. Emcee artist. from the culture. An educator and father. doing amazing things always. One of the best. Check it out. -Meg @pau...
Temperature Check: Always Wanted To Be A Cyborg Anyways w/ Word Play J
August 28, 2021 23:50 - 1 hour - 112 MBHello, Back with another installment of the interviews about infection rates. This joint features good good friend of the pod a.k.a. DJ Double El who goes by too many monikers to list out. We get into a bit of vaccine talk and try to hash out some realistic expectations for the future. We are not scientists and this is not financial advice, lol He also speaks on his latest creative pursuits and getting into digital art and handlettering. Make sure to check him out and also his music also, pl...
Temperature Check: Always In Quarantine a.k.a. The Work Don't Stop w/ Emjae
July 31, 2021 23:50 - 38 minutes - 71.2 MBHello, Still. With the good homie Emjae we got caught up on what's been going on since we last linked. It has been over a year and some change that we last really chopped it up and since he has been in Japan. He has constantly stayed focused and in work mode though. He's been working on a new project, collaborating, and plans to drop a video soon. All while stateside with his eye on when he can return to Japan and continue the grind there too. We get into all of that and also some impromptu ...
Temperature Check: Some More Lemonade w/ N'Dea Davenport
June 26, 2021 23:50 - 1 hour - 153 MBHello, Again & again with another convo. This one is chicken soup served straight to you by the lovely & wonderful N'Dea Davenport. She gives so many jewels and gems in this ep its almost unbelievable. We go over what her experience with the past year has been like and all the work she has been taking the time to do. And not necessarily artistic work, but the work a person needs to do on themselves. There's also the appearance of a rare, semi-sentimental Late. Almost cut from the episode! Th...
MLS 150: Probably Not The Final Episode featuring Brooklyn Terry w/ Maurice Shelton & Jet Axel
June 18, 2021 03:18 - 1 hour - 130 MBThe Final episode? Probably not ***Sorry for the delay. I recorded this two weeks ago and couldn't get my ass into gear to edit the video and audio*** Without further adieu, episode 150!! Extra long run time and featuring one of our earliest supporters, an iconoclast in the worldwide house dance community, with unrivaled experience and expertise! The one and only Brooklyn Terry! I brought along the amazing homies, Jet Axel and Maurice Shelton. This was more of a kick back and hang than an...
Temperature Check: Hot Mic w/ DJ AAROCK
June 12, 2021 23:50 - 1 hour - 177 MBHello, Got another drop with a homey. DJ AAROCK fell on the line to let us know how it's been for a working DJ during the parallelogram. He's been able to keep working and also found time to pursue some personal projects. He's been got some music that he's produced with an emcee coming and he has a graphic novel also. We get into all of that, plus some spiciness at three very beginning! (!!) Where's the first place he wants to go once the borders open up? Listen and get all the answers. Plea...
Temperature Check: Prolonged Goodbyes w/ Putafeche
May 29, 2021 23:50 - 1 hour - 134 MBHello, Got another drop for ya'll this time with the Guy, Putafeche of the Breakdown crew. He's just moved recently so there is a little bit of talk about the feel of some of the neighborhoods in Tokyo. Then we get into what it's like for an introvert during the pandemic (hint: not that big a change). We also talk about the general atmosphere in Japan right now, and there's a perfect example right when we broach the topic, on top of raising kids & taking care of your family, transitioning ou...
MLS 149: "Rice, Grits, and Authenticity" feat David Whitaker of Soul Food House w/ Maurice Shelton
May 25, 2021 01:43 - 1 hour - 103 MBTook a while but finally got the homie and owner/ operator of Tokyos renowned Soul Food House. Theyve been featured on just about every major Japanese media org and also on Pharrells "Entrepreneur" music video. We also discuss the Legacy Lounge! Hes been interviewed countless times so we didnt want to rehash all the typical stuff. Lots of random fun convo here. Havent laughed on the show this much in a long time. Joining in as guest cohost is my brother from another mother, professional Mi...
MLS 148: Mevina Liufau, Heritage, and Innovation with DJ Tagg
May 20, 2021 01:16 - 1 hour - 102 MBBefore this recording if you asked me who was Mevina, id tell you he was the homie. A cool as hell, big Samoan guy that runs a few Polynesian dance school or classes. And i think owns a few restaurants back in the states. Turns out that's only partially right. Mevina comes from a long line of super influential members of the Polynesian dance and music community. If youve ever seen Polynesian dance on tv or at Disneyland youre seeing some part of his families influence. He himself also bein...
Temperature Check: The Art of the Midday Bubble Bath w/ Scott Popular
May 15, 2021 23:50 - 59 minutes - 108 MBHello, Today we have the Legend, the Man, the Ninja himself, Scott Popular. Scott has been able to take advantage of the panerabread to focus on one of his main projects, NinjaMan. Although of course there have been pitfalls the past year, he was able to find opportunity amongst the adversity. We also get into a lot of Atlanta talk. As one of the main ambassadors between Tokyo and Atlanta, Scott is particularly ready to hit the skies again and get his annual routines, like Final Round fight...
MLS 147: Japanese Sneaker Girls! with Eriko and Naomi
May 11, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 95.4 MBEpisode 147!!! Eriko aka dj Lua Cheia is a dancer, dj and the founder/ editor-in-chief of Sneaker-Girl.com. the world's first all women's sneaker head site. Joining us is the fly goddess, Naomi Kawahara, of FabFiveTokyo and Japan 4 Black Lives. Eriko and Naomi are long time friends and two of the flyest sneaker heads in Japan. Naomi brought Eriko along today because the world should know how dope is Eriko. We discuss sneaker culture in Japan and particularly from the perspective of two ...
MLS 146: "The Reason that the Fit Survive" with Rhyming
May 04, 2021 00:55 - 1 hour - 107 MBPeace! Welcome back! Episode 146 with the hardest working emcee in Tokyo, Rhyming! Rhyming fka Rhyming Gaijin is an emcee, producer, photographer and one of the longest producing Youtube content creators in Tokyo. He challenged himself to make an album in 40 days and release on his 40th birthday. We get together and talk about the project, staying motivated, being creative, and living in Tokyo. We also listen and react to a song by a young up and coming artist, Ray Kincaid. All beats by ...
Temperature Check: 1st Edition Charizard Holo w/ Go Yama
May 01, 2021 23:50 - 1 hour - 114 MBHello, The return of the 200 IQ!! Go Yama makes a blessed appearance on this TempCheck! It has been awhile since we chopped it up so we spend a bit of time catching up and seeing where each other are at. @goyamamusic has been in Cali and recently relocated to L.A. He's been busy during These Times not only with his music, but also with his new non-profit, which focuses on the non-entertainment and rehabilitative properties of music. Also there's tons of just random talk including too much ...
MLS 145: MMA, Iridescent Blackness, and Maurice Shelton
April 27, 2021 03:26 - 1 hour - 119 MBMaurice Shelton is a semi-retired professional Mixed Martial Artist and trainer at a Tokyo UFC gym. Amongst other things, he is also a friend, co-host of the This Is Not Information podcast, historian, and actor. Regular ol renaissance man. I caught up with him last Friday to discuss his experiences training, fighting and teaching MMA in Japan. We discuss being Black in the largely non-Black online MMA community of the aughts as well as fighter unionization. Also some leftist politics. ...
Temperature Check: "Comics &..." w/ Submerse
April 25, 2021 00:18 - 1 hour - 141 MBHello, It's mostly comics, tho. Welcome back, true believers!! For this Check, got the homey Submerse on the call. @submerse, like many, has been keeping busy while things are quiet in these times. Gigging when he can, he was able to release a jungle album and has some other joints prepping in the chamber. We talk all about his music and what's going on / what he think will happen in Japan in the future. But, most importantly (and most of the episode, lol) we get into some heavy, HEAVY comi...
MLS 144: NO SENPAI NO KOHAIs featuring MC Boodah, A Valley & MJ the Sensei
April 20, 2021 00:32 - 54 minutes - 99.8 MBNO SENPAI NO KOHAI'S! Caught up with the good homies A Valley, Mc Boodah, and Mj the Sensei to talk about their new upcoming collaborations together. We took some time to give Boodah some flowers and talk about Tokyos hip-hop community since he's moving to Okinawa sometime soon. Mj and A Valley have new collaborative projects coming out with Boodahs production. Broken Elevators from and Fuji Sets from Mj are going to be a split EP produced by Boodah under his G-Rillah Climax productio...
Temperature Check: HATE & Hentai w/ Omen44
April 11, 2021 23:50 - 1 hour - 131 MBHello, After a lil technical difficulty caused delay, another one. This convo is with the god Omen44. @thepluginternational has had a busy year despite the ongoing pandemic situation. He released multiple albums last year, and was even able to finish two tours before the whole world went to hell. He talks about hearing murmurings about the upcoming threat while still in Japan then experiencing it full-force when he arrived in NY. Even through all this he is taking the time to work on his cr...
Temperature Check: Let's Survive! (a.k.a. Couldn't See Any Fucking Light!!) w/ DJ Hiroking
April 03, 2021 23:50 - 1 hour - 114 MBHello, Back with another one broadcasted from individual residences! This time the homey, the illustrious DJ Hiroking gives a blessed appearance. For many DJ's, this time has come with a lot of struggles, and @hiroking tells us how he's been able to make it through. Getting into the online hustle (go check him out on 17live!!!) and how everything is working out is a major topic of the conversation. We ruminate on a potential not so bright future, but keep the spirits up and look forward to t...
Temperature Check: ...And We're In Quarantine w/ Max Kevin
March 28, 2021 09:53 - 1 hour - 161 MBHello, Had a convo with long-time friend Max Kevin. It has been awhile since the last one with the comedian so there are a lot of updates on what he's been up to. Since that time he has left and returned to Japan. We talk about doing stand-up during the pandemic, what life was like in America v.s. Japan, and why you shouldn't trust the stock market. There's some jokes and jewels so down inside of the content, pls Thanks! AstraZeneca 2022 @maxkevincomedy https://littlecutiepodcast.podbean...
MLS 143 Part 2: DNZ and Foniks music shares
March 19, 2021 02:16 - 57 minutes - 92.1 MBMore music talk and trying to figure out what genres are with DNZ and Foniks. We play some old Drum and Bass and Foniks shares some new music hes making with some Tokyo locals. video coming soon. maybe
MLS 143: "We Can Freak It" featuring Foniks and DJ DNZ
March 16, 2021 02:30 - 54 minutes - 87.2 MBFinally got the homies Foniks and DNZ back on the podcast. Listeners will recognize DNZ from the Breakdown episode were we celebrated the Breakdown event. One of the longest running hip-hop events in Tokyo. DNZ is a turntablist Dj and twitch streamer. Since then he's been streaming deejay sets and preparing for Tokyo to open back up for events. The last time Foniks was on was during our Jansport J episode. Foniks is an illustrator, musician and producer. He's been branching out and making...
Temperature Check: The World's Gonna Be Different After This w/ Mark de Clive-Lowe
March 14, 2021 00:50 - 1 hour - 121 MBHello, True believers and Tanaka's, back with another forehead spot. Got the good buddy and illustrious artist Mark de Clive-Lowe for this convo. It has been a minute since the last time we spoke in Japan. Mark's been in L.A. since all the madness started and has been able to make the best of it. With roots in Japan, New Zealand as well as the US & UK, Mark was able to give a unique perspective on this pandemic and opinions on how the different countries have handled it and what the situatio...
MLS 142 Part Two: Music Shares with Eto
March 12, 2021 02:45 - 45 minutes - 73.5 MBPart two!! Music shares with Eto! We talk a bout our favorite drummers, learning to produce, raggaeton and japanese raggaeton. Check out Eto's new music video for "Komodo" on youtube and all his stuff online. https://boricuaenjapon.bandcamp.com/ @boricuaenjapon
MLS 142: "Boricua En Japon" featuring Eto
March 09, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 84.4 MBAyyyy a change of pace music-wise with this one. We've got the homie Eto in studio. He is a drummer, producer and singer song writer. He's been a part of several bands in Tokyo but recently branched out to produce his own work. Despite largely performing rock and indie rock music, his newest project Island Hopping is a call back to his Puerto Rican roots. We talk about a lot things including the change in his musical inspiration, drumming, growing up with latinx parents in Puerto Rico, li...
MLS 141 Part 2: Akio James and Aaron Choulai
March 05, 2021 03:38 - 1 hour - 116 MBSharing and discussing music with Akio James and Aaron Choulai. Lots of odd strange suchness about experimental and indie music as well as some general music convo. plus i get to talk about Animal Collective which is always lovely. Watch part one to here more about all the incredible stuff James as been working on! Check out Akio James and his 360 degree ambisonic experimental improv sessions "Avant Chop" over on youtube @dj_divorce @Aaronchoulai @nambokurecords
MLS 141: "Regardless of Trend" featuring Akio James with Aaron Choulai
March 03, 2021 13:17 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis one dropped late because a variety of reasons but boom! great and interesting stuff! Akio James is a percussionist, student, dj and experimental music artist. Over the last several months he's been organizing improv sessions with Japanese musicians using a 360° camera and an ambisonic microphone to share on YouTube. In between performing, he's also working towards his master's degree in computer science/ engineering with a thesis focused on creating an augmented reality polyrhythmic met...
Temperature Check: America Is Trash, And It's Been Trash w/ Daisha Hunter
February 28, 2021 00:50 - 1 hour - 132 MBHello, Called good friend of the pod Daisha Hunter to get caught up. She was planning to be in Japan for all of 2020 (weren't we all), but then 2020 happened. During the convo she shares what she's been up to the past year her feelings about the whole situation including being zen enough to ride it out inside until 2022 when everything is hopefully back to normal. Should we move to Mexico? Will there be an Olympics? Are we going to Magic City? All of the answers are inside! Peace to everyon...
Temperature Check: That's My Take w/ Chocolate Cake
February 14, 2021 00:46 - 1 hour - 247 MBHello, Recorded this awhile back. Had a catch-up call with one of the fav's, @cake-desu. He has been keeping busy during the pandemic, even starting a publishing house. We talk about that, getting into poetry, and of course, Drake. We also talk about music and what he's been up to with his group, @laidbackcx. There's some 2020 descriptions of corona circumstances in here, but it's always a pleasure to chop it up with Cake so don't mind any time shenanigans. Peace to the all the gods, and ho...
MLS 140 Part 2: VivaOla and Wez Atlas of Solagasa
February 12, 2021 03:18 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBPart two of our episode with VivaOla and Wez Atlas of the Solgasa art collectives In part one we talk about VivaOla's start in music and growing up in Tokyo. Check that out. Here we play a bunch of music from VivaOla Wez and some other artists they work with. We talk about a few of VivaOla's releases, his collaborations and his production process. Then we play some other Solgasa music, some people theyve collaborated with and a few joints weve had on repeat. Jua Giveon Big Animal Theory...
MLS 140: "Good Kid Yamanote City" Featuring VivaOla with Wez Atlas
February 09, 2021 00:56 - 57 minutes - 92.5 MBBack again with the guys of Solgasa! Solgasa is one of the dopest music/art collectives coming out of Tokyo. This time we have VivaOla and Wez Atlas. VivaOla is an R&B singer-songwriter and producer. His music is an interesting and unique combination of Neo-soul, R&B and hip-hop. His new track "Runway" is phenomenal and guaranteed to get you moving. Joining as guest co-host is Solgasa emcee, Wez Atlas. We had on Wez back on episode 133 with Tommi Crane. Check that out for more details abo...
MLS 139 Part 2: Monsieur Jovoni and Kraftykid
February 05, 2021 02:36 - 54 minutes - 88.1 MBPart two of our conversation with Monsieur Jovoni and Kraftykid of the Hilt/ Music talk and shares! Check out part one for the interview about Ainu Negrito! All beats by Bugseed! @monsieurjovoni @mcgaburi @kraftykid_ @dirtyasssophisticate @bugseed
MLS 139: "How You Spell That?" featuring Monsieur Jovoni w/ KraftyKid of The Hilt
February 02, 2021 00:49 - 59 minutes - 95.4 MBYo back with fam from the Tokyo-based hip-hop collective, The Hilt! Monsieur Jovoni just dropped his debut LP Ainu Negrito! Inspired by his travels, exchange of culture and Black indigenous peoples around the world! Also of the Hilt, on the guest host mix, KraftyKid! We talk about the new album, working with the different personalities and styles in the Hilt, the value of your art, supporting art and streaming, indigenous people, working with Popefam, using the n-word, tattoos and general ...
Temperature Check: When You're Better, It's Better w/ Alex Camp
January 31, 2021 00:50 - 2 hours - 207 MBHello? Another drop, another call, another friendo to check up on! Today's episode was recorded awhile back and is with Alex Camp who has appeared on the show a couple times before. Alex is continuing his comedy and we get into how to keep pursuing your passions in the middle of a pandemic. Professionally and literally. There is talk of romances and growing as a human being, reflecting on your life through your various experiences, and we somehow end up talking about Will Smith for about an ...
MLS 138 Part 2: "Moving in Silence" featuring Ktea 3ntertainer w/ Fab Five Naomi
January 22, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBMoving in Silence Part two of our convo with Ktea 3ntertainer! This time we share a bunch of music, hit yall with some self help motivation vibes and discuss our rituals to stay perfect. We had Naomi of Fab Five Tokyo, Speak Easy TYO, and Japan for Black Lives fame on the guest host mic!! Always a pleasure. Shared a gang of music. #tobenwigwe#miyachi#rohey#solgasa#vivaola#illsugi and more All the music bed is by Ill Sugi. Check out his new album Warp Haze on Cold Busted. Streaming everywh...
MLS 138: "Patterns Speak Louder" featuring Ktea 3ntertainer w/ Fab Five Tokyo Naomi
January 18, 2021 23:59 - 1 hour - 131 MBShitty teachers beware! New episode featuring Ktea 3ntertainer! She is a dancer, YouTube content creator, and human connector. If you're in Tokyo may have seen Ktea at Speak Easy, on the Tokyo version of Pharell's Entrepreneur video directed by Darryl Wharton Rigby, or perhaps her interview with the Black Experience Japan YouTube channel. Joining in as guest host is friend of the show, Naomi Kawahara, of Fab Five Tokyo and co-founder of Japan For Black Lives. Here we discuss a variety of ...
Temperature Check: I'm Not Saying...Stay In The House w/ Justice
January 17, 2021 02:23 - 1 hour - 148 MBHello? This convo was recorded at the end of the year so please excuse any outdated info. We talk about Justice's recent moves, what the mood is like in Tokyo, and the difficulties & ethics of organizing during a pandemic. Justice is one of the most active participants in the scene so it was really interesting to hear his perspective on all the changes that have been going on. Make sure to follow Justice and The Bridge for updates on when things start popping again! And mask up, wash your h...
MLS 137 Part 2: Apistogramma, Jodeci, and Graffiti Feat Remix & Yesca One
January 08, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBPart two of our super long convo with two of graffiti's most prolific writers, Yesca One and Remix. Check part one for more information on Tokyos graff scene and thoughts on modern graffiti culture. Here we talk about early Scribble Jam, MF DOOM passing, have some questions for REMIX about his long history of writing, and we ask a bunch of questions about graffiti favorites. lots of shout outs to the great mysterious graff artists of our time. Plus music, breeding fish, R&B and getting d...
MLS 137 Part 2: "Apistogramma, Jodeci, and Graffiti" Feat Remix & Yesca One
January 08, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBPart two of our super long convo with two of graffiti's most prolific writers, Yesca One and Remix. Check part one for more information on Tokyos graff scene and thoughts on modern graffiti culture. Here we talk about early Scribble Jam, MF DOOM passing, have some questions for REMIX about his long history of writing, and we ask a bunch of questions about graffiti favorites. lots of shout outs to the great mysterious graff artists of our time. Plus music, breeding fish, R&B and getting d...
MLS 137: "Only Retired In Tokyo" featuring Yesca One & Remix
January 05, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBRest in Power MF DOOM! Kicking off the new year with a podcast using the classic format of extra long episodes of in-depth subculture deep dives plus... alcohol! We got the infamous graff homies Yesca one and Remix back in studio! Yesca has been writing in Tokyo for over 17 years. When it comes to knowledge and experience in Tokyo, there are very few people that rival him. Especially English speakers. Then we have the world famous REMIX. A member of some of the most revered crews aroun...
Year-End Resolutions / MLS 会話 w/ Harry Stanwood
January 01, 2021 00:15 - 48 minutes - 89.7 MBAnother year, another bunch of drops in your podcast feed. Thank you to all the listeners, old & new, stumble-uponers and day-ones, you are all appreciated! Saying goodbye and sayonara forever to 2020 and hoping for only the brightest of blessings in the big 2-1!! As we get back to our regular schedule in the new year, please enjoy this convo with the guy Harry of Harry's Sandwich Company. One of the earliest supporters of the podcast, this convo was done a couple months back just to see ho...
MLS 2020 Music Wrap-Up
December 29, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 258 MBMe and Late grabbed the phone to discuss our favorite albums, artists, songs and everything else about the hip-hop music we listened to in 2020. Thank you to everyone thats recorded with us and a special thanks to the listeners!
Temperature Check: Went Into 2020 Thinkin, "...It's Gonna Be So Spectacular" w/ Cal Combs
December 27, 2020 01:08 - 1 hour - 180 MBIt's the return of Young Cal Combs! Here's a convo that was recorded awhile back with a show favorite. Cal Combs has appeared on multiple episodes and is one of the best people in general, period. He's been in America for a couple years now, so you can hear about his experiences since he returned from Japan. Teaching in NY, staying focused as an artist, and being out in the streets in the middle of protests all get touched on. Cal's albums are available to stream on all platforms, so go pla...
MLS 136 Part 2: Dream Gang featuring KraftyKid w/ A Valley
December 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBPart two with Kraftykid and A Valley of the Hilt Check part one for a little more information on KraftyKid and how they came to work on their new project Dream Gang. Here we share a bunch of their music including one unreleased single and also discuss their upcoming work with Ghostpops of Tokyo Dope City Studio. We also play a grip of new tokyo shit from Ill Sugi, Wez Atlas, VivaOla, Seeda & Ghostpops, Sirius B w/ G-Rillah, Jansport J and Benny, and finally some Sault. We finish up wi...
MLS 136: " A Spice, Not a Crutch" Featuring KraftyKid with A Valley
December 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBYo approaching the end of the year and weve almost collected all the Hilt Infinity Gems! KraftyKid aka McGaburi is an emcee, producer, songwriter and also an illustrator. He's one of the newest members of the Tokyo based hip-hop collective, the Hilt. We've almost had all members of the hilt on the pod and joining us as guest co-host is A Valley. KraftyKid and Valley are combining as Dream Gang and releasing an EP soon. We get into how KraftyKid joined the Hilt and how their music has devel...
Temperature Check: You LEFT w/ Mike Magik
December 20, 2020 00:50 - 1 hour - 226 MBStill droppin these phone convo bombs. This episode is with Magic Mike, dancer slash MC extraordinaire. A lot has happened since he first appeared on the podcast a couple years ago. We talk about how he's been dealing with the pandemic in Shanghai. He saw it all go down as it happened and provides some insight on the response. He also is used to traveling for work so we get into how all of this has been effected by the various lockdowns and cancellations. We also get into how things have be...
MLS 135 Part 2: "Telepathy is for Fkn Cops!" featuring Ro Morikawa & Deza w/ Jet Axel
December 17, 2020 14:53 - 1 hour - 226 MBPart two with Ro and Deza!!! Because my tremendous mistake in deleting the entire episode while resetting the language settings on my new laptop, I couldn't edit this episode. So the music is a little loud at times and stuff that I mention would remove, is there. But it's still dope and part two!! Where we share music and such! We play some of their tracks from Deza and Ro's new collaborative ep, Pick. Also discussing the topics, inspirations and approach. It's the end of the year so we...
MLS 135: "the 5th element is Aether" featuring Deza & Ro Morikawa w/ Jet Axel
December 14, 2020 15:40 - 1 hour - 140 MBUniversal greetings! Deza and Ro Morikawa are two of the newer faces in Tokyo music community. Both of them moved to Tokyo a little over a year ago and met through their English company. Deza is an emcee/ producer and Ro is pianist/ vocalist and producer. After a series of serendipitous events, they both found out that each other made music. So they decided come together, make some music and release the Pick EP. Go check that out all the streaming joints and also on fridays episode. Her...
Temperature Check: 2 Hands Up (a-k-a "A Poor Man's Run The Jewels") w/ Mega Ran
December 13, 2020 00:50 - 45 minutes - 105 MBBack with another one! The homey Mega Ran hopped on the line and to talk about what's been going on with him. We get into politics, surviving and growing during a pandemic, plans that had to be delayed due to the pandemic, and Twitch'ing for 3 hours every day!(!!) And, we speak on his project with Slum Village member Young RJ, 2 Hands Up. 2 Hands Up dropped earlier this year and has proven to be one of the best projects released in 2020. With it's tone and subject matter, it proved to be as ...