Tokyo Mega Late Show
280 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 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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MLS 134 Part 2: "The Living Live Stream Podcast" featuring Tokyo Stash and Spade
December 10, 2020 14:28 - 1 hour - 151 MBBack with part two of our conversation with Stash Cairo and DJ L-Spade of Tokyo Stash and Spade We come in hot, pulling no punches in our Christmas song convo. We discuss what components does a song need to be considered a Christmas songs. - React to Xmas Tree by Deerhoof - Discuss Outkast "Players Ball" being a - Christmas song - If we like Radiohead - was Kurt Cobain the last great rock star - Kanyes living album, altering work after it's been completed, star wars restoration, and Mozar...
MLS 134: "Not Reacting" Stash Cairo And Dj L-Spade of Tokyo Stash and Spade
December 07, 2020 13:47 - 1 hour - 147 MBPeace!! Episode 134 features the YouTube content creator duo, Stash Cairo and Dj L-Spade. Together as Tokyo Stash and Spade, they share and discuss music and Tokyo. They're a seemingly unlikely combo. Stash being slightly older, from Canada, and without much substantial hip-hop knowledge; and L-Spade being from the American South and very much a hip-hop head. Some points of discussion: - the unlikely pairing and starting their channel - coming to Tokyo and why - Making reaction videos tha...
Temperature Check: You're Not Even A Good Fascist w/ afroDYTY
December 06, 2020 02:38 - 1 hour - 200 MBHello? Checking in again; got unofficial MLS member #13 afroDYTY this time. For this chat we leaned in heavy into American politics and the recent elections there. We reflect on the results then touch on the changing demographics and empathizing with those that are different from you. We also get into how lockdowns are affecting creatives, working with children during a pandemic, and afroDYTY's future music and career plans. DISCLAIMER: We are not political analysts nor doctors, so any advi...
MLS 133 Part 2: "VR Spider-Moms" featuring Wez Atlas & Tommi Crane w/ A Valley
December 04, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBPart two of our conversation with recording artists, Wez Atlas and Tommi Crane of the Solgasa Collective. Check out part one for more information about them starting to make music, forming the collective and details about their approach to music. Here we get into some of the specifics of their music, inspirations and a variety of other things that i didnt take the time to make notes about. Joining in as guest host is emcee, and member of the Hilt, A Valley. Hell be back later this month...
MLS 133: "Hypnagogic?" Featuring Tommi Crane & Wez Atlas w/ A Valley
December 01, 2020 01:47 - 1 hour - 145 MBAyyyoo!! Very hyped to share this weeks guests. We've got two rising artists of the Solgasa Collective, Tommi Crane and Wez Atlas! They both grew-up in and outside of Japan, met in college, and have been spending the last few years cultivating their sound. Im a huge fan of all the music they've been dropping, so definitely tune in. Joining in as guest host is my blood cousin, emcee, and member of the Hilt, A Valley. Here are some of the topics we discuss: - their start as musicians a...
Temperature Check: Fly Emperor 2 w/ Eloh Kush
November 29, 2020 00:50 - 49 minutes - 90.7 MBYo, back with another one! This time we have the god Eloh Kush back to talk about his follow-up project, Fly Emperor 2. It's his 2nd collaboration with BudaMunk, and it was only right that we got together again to politick. We talked to Eloh & Buda waaaaaay back on episode 13(!!!) for release of their first installment. Make sure to go check that out to do the knowledge on their history together and how the whole thing came together. John Robinson a.k.a. Lil' Sci of Scienz of Life also make...
MLS 132 Part 2: "Emerging" featuring Tahirih Walker w/ Ramses and Maya Hatch
November 27, 2020 00:11 - 1 hour - 187 MB"We're emerging" Now with more open window vibes! Part two of our episode with Tahirih Walker! Go and check out part one for more about Tahirih's journey as an artist. One part two we tend to discuss the specifics of what music and art we like. Guest hosting are the good homies Maya Hatch and Ramses of the Sugar Shack Some topics: - Fussa and Ikebukuro hoods - Classic R&B vibes and Bonnie Raitt - Singing for Jay-Z "In My Lifetime" - Sonic adventures - Giant Swing - Working with the ...
MLS 132: "Open Window Brooklyn Vibes" featuring Tahirih Walker w/ Maya Hatch and Ramses
November 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBThe incredible Tahirih Walker! Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and self described "put-er on-er." She grew up in Brooklyn during the golden age of hip-hop. Having a father that managed Jazz and rap artists and a sister pioneering global hip-hop fashion, she was thrown the world of art at a young age. Here she shares some of her experiences growing up with some of hip-hops greatest acts like Jay-Z and Guru. And what it's been like living and working in Japan for the last 20 years. We bar...
Mls 131 Part 2: featuring Jet Axel
November 20, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBPart two! Back again with the encyclopedic mind of Jet Axel. Real name! Check out part one to hear about Jets experiences in modeling and his upcoming show with the Tokyo Music Channel. Here Jet and I talk almost exclusively about music. We start off with some hip-hop talk and then jet introduces me to several Japanese artists. My dumbass forgot to get him to play some of his own music but he should be back sometime next month. So pay attention. Here are some of the artist and things we...
MLS 131: "Zazen like the Meditation" featuring Jet Axel with Steze
November 17, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 145 MBJet Axel is his real name and hes a Tokyo-based model by way of the UK. He's also a Japanese music aficionado who developed his knowledge of Japanese music on his former podcast, Japan Alternative Sessions. He'll be using that knowledge as one of the new hosts of TKY03 for the Tokyo Music Channel. The show is tentatively launching in January and Jet will be co-hosting alongside Zucca of Wild Stomp. TkY03 will be focusing on interviewing artists in Japans thriving music sub-cultures. Offerin...
This Is Not Information #1: The US Presidential Election, Black Vampires and Black Planet
November 16, 2020 03:46 - 1 hour - 207 MBWelcome to the first episode of THIS IS NOT INFORMATION! This Is Not Information is a rebranding and quasi-relaunch of The Fire This Time live video podcast originally created by Tracy Jones. THIS IS NOT INFORMATION is Paulie, Bernie, Krystan, Maurice, and Mega. Here we discuss a variety of topics centered around our experiences, philosophies, and politics as people of different ages and from different parts of the United States. The common thread being our Blackness and Japan. We will be...
Temperature Check: (The) Sewer Rat Syndrome (or Theory) w/ Steze
November 15, 2020 00:50 - 1 hour - 153 MBBig MLS Prime energy!! The original! Steze picks up the phone to bless convo with some 'giggy! The duo known as 3 Chainz catch and chop up on topics like family, conspiracy theories, health, comedy, Liberty; freedom; & independence. And birds. If you didn't know, Steze loves birds and his country, Guam. So much so in fact that he made a documentary, Ko'ko's & Kings: the Return of Guam's Birds, about the effort to reintroduce the islands' native birds after being on the verge of extinction. ...
MLS 130 Part 2: "BIGGY BACKIN THE CLUB UP" Dj L-Spade, Lex Hunter and Cliff
November 13, 2020 00:48 - 1 hour - 153 MBPart two of our podcast with super creative content machine, L-Spade. Featuring guest co-hosts, Film and tv actor, Lex Hunter. Also Cliff, the host and producer of the Tokyo Speaks Podcast. Here we discuss a lot about L Spade. His newest project "Faker News: Now With More Pulp." His thoughts on the difference between producing and beatmaking. Making music for the Benza video game. The Uncommon Knowledge Podcast. All of this sprinkled throughout these other topics: - What are the differenc...
MLS 130: "Biggy Backing" Featuring DJ L-Spade with Cliff of Tokyo Speaks and Alexander Hunter
November 10, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBLots of topics with amazing folks this time around! Now with more pulp! New homie and tremendous content machine, Marcus "L-Spade" Johnson! He is a producer, emcee, occasional actor, host of the Uncommon Knowledge podcast, co-host of Tokyo Stash & Spade, and also the Ran Dumb show. Joining us as co-host is my brother and host of the Tokyo Speaks Podcast, Cliff. And also cohosting, L-Spades co-host on the Ran Dumb show, film & Tv actor and video game character, Alexander Hunter. I wanna...
MLS 129 Part 2 HottaVybz with Robbie Heat and Piggles Di Gaijin
November 06, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBPart 2 of our interview with Don Dre aka Piggles Di Gaijin and Robbie Heat. Here we focus on music and popular culture conversations. Make sure to check out part one to find out more about both of these cats. And go follow them on instagram. We share a few of Don Dre and Robbies tracks and here are a few of the other topics we discuss: - Vybz Kartel and the colorism - Lil Vicious - Homophobia and the progress made in the dancehall community - Ladies in the scene - Free Myndz and Mas...
MLS 129: HottaVybz featuring Robbie Heat and Piggles Di Gaijin
November 03, 2020 12:40 - 1 hour - 113 MBPeace! Episode 129 with my homie Robbie Heat and his frequent collaborator/ youtube star, Piggles Di Gaijin. Robbie Heat aka Dj Heat is a dancehall dj and producer from Birmingham UK. He is the head of the soundsystem HottaVybz. Don Dre aka Piggles Di Gaijin is a Singer, MC and YouTube content creator. Together they collaborate at events and creating music. Topics: - collaborating together during Jah jah starz events - the good and bad aspects of dancehall culture in Japan - Japanes...
Temperature Check: Everybody Gotta Eat, Right? a-k-a FUCK COVID-22 w/ SOMYAKU
November 01, 2020 01:50 - 56 minutes - 103 MBTime to check-in! This drop was done with SOMYAKU a.k.a. DC3 of The Breakdown crew. We get into the state of the recovery in Japan, what the future might look like for the entertainment and tourism scenes, and some general concerns and worries. Also, America is trash. There is also some talk of a possible The Breakdown resurrection, even if it has to happen digitally, so stay tuned in for that and we'll be sure to keep ya'll posted on any updates also. Wear a fucking mask, ya dingus @somya...
MLS 128 Part 2: The ladies of Japan For Black Lives feat Ryoko Ito, Maya Hatch & Naomi Kawahara
October 30, 2020 02:45 - 1 hour - 117 MBPart two of our episode with the ladies of Japan for Black Lives. Ryoko Ito is an interpreter/ translator, a member of the Japan For Black Lives (JP4BL) Non-profit organization, "otaku DJ," and one of the organizers of the #1 vibe out party in japan, SpeakEasy TYO Today she joins us with former guests, singer/songwriter, Maya Hatch and founding member of Japan for Black Lives, Naomi Kawahara. Here we go into detail regarding an online workshop led by Maimouna “Mumu Fresh” Youssef. We play ...
MLS 128: The Ladies of Japan for Black Lives feat Ryoko Ito, Maya Hatch and Naomi Kawahara
October 23, 2020 01:17 - 1 hour - 126 MBThe perfect guest list continues! Ryoko Ito is an interpreter/ translator, a member of the Japan For Black Lives (JP4BL) Non-profit organization, "otaku DJ," and one of the organizers of the #1 vibe out party in japan, SpeakEasy TYO Today she joins us with former guests, singer/songwriter, Maya Hatch and founding member of Japan for Black Lives, Naomi Kawahara. - Ryoko's upbringing in the US and Japan. - Naomi, Ryoko and Maya's involvement with Japan for Black Lives. - The importance of ed...
MLS 127 Part 2: Typhoon Generator feat Yo Jahmal Is Dead w/ Happy Dayz Beats, Being & MC Boodah
October 20, 2020 01:50 - 1 hour - 182 MBPart two of our episode with MC / Beatmaker Yo Jahmal Is Dead fka Killa Verse aka Dusty Scrolls aka Supreme of The Tokyo based hiphop collective the Bridge. Also featuring MC Boodah and Happy Dayz Beats of the Bridge and the homie, Being This episode HD Beatz and Killa Verse share several new/ unreleased music. We also each share some verses that are murderous, raw, hard killer verses. featuring Canibus, Raekwon, Andre 3000, Papoose, Holocaust aka Warcloud, Qwazaar, & Busta Rhymes T...
Temperature Check: At Home With Nothing Except For Candles & The Bible w/ The Spilt Ink
October 18, 2020 01:17 - 1 hour - 117 MBSome more socializing distantly! This time, the guy John Meyer of the Got Faded podcast is on; we had him and the rest of the Faded crew on awhile back and now it's just Johnnie a.k.a. The Spilt Ink to talk about pandemic weight gain, seeming normalcy in Tokyo, underground parties, and getting back to doing live events. Pls enjoy the content and continue to wash your hands thespiltink.com @thespiltink @got_faded_japan
MLS 127 : "$3000 Mixtape" feat YO JAHMAL IS DEAD w/ MC Boodah, BEING & Happy Dayz Beats
October 16, 2020 02:06 - 58 minutes - 93.2 MBYo Jahmal Is Dead aka Dusty Scrolls aka Supreme fka Killa Verse is an emcee and beatmaker from Hempstead Long Island. Hes also a member of the Tokyo based hip-hop collective THE BRIDGE. Previously featured with the Bridge on episode #96 Joining in as co-hosts: MC Boodah, Happy Dayz Beats, & BEING Some topics: - Changing names - Influences from Hempstead, Long Island - Listening to hip-hop and skating with strict Haitian parents - The differences between Del, Big Boi and Talib Kweli. ...
Temperature Check with Soul.Dope.95
October 12, 2020 02:00 - 50 minutes - 81.7 MBSoul.Dope.95 is an incredible producer/ beatmaker from the Inland Empire. We first met through instagram and i took a genuine interest in his music. For the last several weeks, weve used his production exclusively for the musical bed during our regular episodes. Because I like his production so much and the fact that hes not in Tokyo i decided to reach out for a quick zoom interview. I explain all the details in the show intro but in the meantime go follow him on instagram and check out h...
MLS 126 Part 2: "The Real Housewives of Hyper-reality" feat Miyama McQueen-Tokita with Aaron Choulai
October 07, 2020 01:32 - 1 hour - 119 MBPart two of our Episode with Miyama McQueen-Tokita Miyama McQueen-Tokita is a classically trained professional Koto and bass koto musician from Melbourne, Australia. This week she joins us alongside her huband, jazz pianist, hiphop producer, friend of the show and Namboku Records label head, Aaron Choulai. Last episode we discussed her beginnings, experiences and the koto. Check that out for some really dope insight into the instrument and her approach. Here we discuss Miyama's new album...
Temperature Check: Catch Corona At A Love Hotel a-k-a 20K w/ Tokyo Cliff
October 04, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 149 MBThe homey Tokyo Cliff blesses us with an appearance to talk about everything new. New podcast branding, new directions, new goals, new gaming systems, new music, and of course novel corona. Another update chat with a good friend to try to make sense out of crazy times in this world. Vaccinate the President @tokyospeaks
MLS 126: "Not the Western Koto" Featuring Miyama McQueen-Tokita w/ Aaron Choulai
October 03, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBMiyama McQueen-Tokita is a classically trained professional Koto and bass koto musician from Melbourne, Australia. This week she joins us alongside jazz pianist, hiphop producer, friend of the show and Namboku Records label head, Aaron Choulai. Miyama joins us to discuss her debut solo record "Sonobe." Through the album she conveys her unique and contemporary approach to the centuries old instrument. We discuss : - Miyama's introduction to the instrument and traditional training - Ho...
MLS 125 Part 2: "100 Fami-Chiki" Vinay Murthy and Alexander Hunter
September 29, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBPart two of our recording with voice actor and veteran comedian in the Tokyo stand-up community, Vinay Murthy! Also featuring film and television actor Alexander Hunter. Check out part one! Part two usually focuses on music, topical events and popular culture convos. Couple things we talk about this time: - Ranking the konbini's, - Cancel culture and politically correct mindfulness in comedy and art - The Pogues and music we find funny - Things becoming popular and how it changes our pe...
MLS 125: "The Manzai Late Show?" Featuring Vinay Murthy w/ Alexander Hunter
September 25, 2020 00:21 - 1 hour - 111 MBVoice actor and veteran comedian in the Tokyo stand-up community, Vinay Murthy! Vinay has been performing comedy in Tokyo for almost 15 years. Speaking in both English and Japanese he has been apart of the small community of stand-up comics developing a western-style comedy scene in Japan. We discuss: Growing up in the Los Angeles suburbs and the Valley Girl accent, Pearl Jam and Toe Jam & Earl, moving to New York and developing an interesting stand-up comedy, early Comedy Center, the ris...
MLS 124 Part 2 : "Shirts and Shea" featuring Miles J Davis and Ramses of the Sugar Shack
September 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBPart two with Miles J Davis (aka MJ the Sensei of the Hilt aka Flyer Miles) co-founder of The Superiors Clothing Company along with Superior Shea. --- Previously on episodes 120 & 122 --- Guest co-host: Ramses of the Sugar Shack (Previously on episode #37) Topics: Griselda, Conway The Machine and Method Mans Lemon verse. Japan Entrepreneur remix video by Darryl Wharton-Ribgy, Moesha. Jaden Smiths artistry. Oddisee being one of the best. Independent hiphop representing Baltimore from Steeza...
MLS 124: "The Superiors" Featuring Miles J Davis w/ Ramses of the Sugar Shack
September 18, 2020 03:12 - 1 hour - 115 MBGuest: Miles J Davis (aka MJ the Sensei of the Hilt aka Flyer Miles) co-founder of The Superiors Clothing Company along with Superior Shea. --- Previously on episodes 120 & 122 --- Guest co-host: Ramses of the Sugar Shack (Previously on episode #37) Topics: The origins and philosophy of The Superiors Clothing company, mentorship and esoteric schools of thought changing the philosophy of the Superiors, The Flower of Life symbolism and Sacred Geometry, The spirit of the truth, 90s fashion a...
MLS 123 Part 2: MC Boodah aka G-Rillah
September 15, 2020 00:06 - 53 minutes - 85 MBAlright part two! DJ Double El had to take off but me and Boodah sit down to discuss everything on our minds. We start off talking about his new beat project collaboration with saxophonist Mario. The project is called G-You and is available on all streaming platforms. We play most of that album then get into Nas new album and some music shares by homies and people we like. Lots more conversation sprinkled in there. Including a live phone call from Killah Verse of the Bridge. Check out a...
Temperature Check: Jesus Is My Friend w/ Jordan Smith
September 12, 2020 23:50 - 1 hour - 179 MBBack with another "classic" phone call. This time got the guy Jordan Smith, one of the guests from way back in the archive all the way to episode 39. We talk about family and existing in "ｔｈｅｓｅ ｔｉｍｅｓ" and all the different things he has his hands in such as the Japanese language poetry scene and art & culture in general. There is also an update on his collaborative project with @ddahlinger, now titled "Syzygy". Hope ya'll enjoy content and keep your heads and spirits up. @jordangiraffe topo...
MLS 123: "Masculine Scent Elves" Dj Double El & MC Boodah
September 10, 2020 23:56 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBThis week weve got two returning guests to the show. Dj Double El (Ep #089) and MC Boodah aka G-Rillah! We caught up and talked a bit about how weve been doing during the coronavirus outbreak. We have a long discussion about drinking while someone drives in Tokyo and the difference in listening to an album in a car vs headphones, the difficulty of finding a good deodorant in Tokyo, peoples seemingly disregard for deodorant, crime in Tokyo and Black Lives Matter. Boodah just had a new col...
Temperature Check: "The Microscopic Giant" Tracy Jones
September 04, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 155 MBYo so i wasnt able to record a regular episode last weekend. I get into why during the intro but i wanted to make sure to get some content out. So heres a conversation i had with the homie, writer and poet, Tracy Jones. Recently listeners will recognize the name as the host and moderator of the new bi-weekly podcast im contributing to, The Fire This Time. Older listeners will recognize his from way back in episode 16. and new listeners may recognize him a writer thats appear in the Tokyo We...
MLS 122 Part 2: Monsieur Jovoni of The Hilt with The Hilt
September 01, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBPart two of our conversation with newest member of the Hilt, Monsieur Jovoni. Also joining us is the rest of the Hilt. Nair B, A Valley and Mj The Sensei. Episode two always focuses on sharing and discussing music. Lots of shares about different artists. Our favorites, cats that disappeared, the legacy of Souljah Boy, and we also take a lot of time to discuss the Nation of the Gods and Earth. Thanks for checking us out! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays. Like subscribe and go check out ...
MLS 122: "Form and Function" Featuring Monsieur Jovoni and the Hilt
August 28, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBThe Hilt is a newly formed rap group here in Tokyo. Youll recognize Nair B, A Valley and MJ the Sensei from episodes #117 and 120. Today we have the newest member of the Hilt and recent Tokyo transplant by way of Knoxville TN, Monsieur Jovoni. Jovoni is a musician, producer and emcee. Right at the beginning of the conversation we find out he has only been in Tokyo for 6 months. So we started with a bunch of questions regarding him thoughts on Tokyo. We spend a lot of time talking about go...
MLS 121 Part 2: Japan For Black Lives feat Naomi Kawahara & Brooklyn Terry w/ Afrodyty
August 25, 2020 00:30 - 1 hour - 136 MBPart two of our episode with two of the founders of Japan For Black Lives, Brooklyn Terry and Naomi Kawahara. Check out part one for more details about the organization as well as perspective on some of the racial issues non-Japanese people face her in Japan. Particularly in the hiphop and dance community. Part two of our episodes focus on sharing and discussing music. This time we get into a fairly long discussion about WAP but also share a lot of old and new gems. Please follow Japan ...
MLS 121: "Japan For Black Lives" feat Naomi Kawahara & Brooklyn Terry w Afrodyty
August 21, 2020 00:15 - 1 hour - 132 MBAyyyoo Had a lot of fun with this joint. We sat down with our good friends, Naomi Kawahara and Brooklyn Terry Wright. Both of them wear many hats and are involved with a variety of projects. But let me try to keep it simple... Naomi is a founder and head of Fab Five Tokyo, a creative consulting company. She is also simply awesome. Long time listeners will recognize Brooklyn Terry as a previous guest of the podcast. With his crew, Elite Force, he is a pioneer in the global house music dance...
MLS 120 Part 2: Potpourri w/ The Hilt
August 18, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBPart two of our episode with the Hilt. A tokyo-based rap group consisting of A Valley , MJ the Sensei and Nair B. Check out part one to find out where theyre from, how they formed and some of the science. In part two we focus on sharing and discussing music and art. So here weve got some solo tracks, a live rendition of one of their tracks and also some freestyles. Plus a variety of random tangents. follow them on insta. subscribe and rate us on whatever. Thanks for listening @a._.valle...
MLS 120: "120 Knowledge" The Hilt with A Valley, Mj the Sensei and Nair B
August 14, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB120 knowledge!!! A. Valley is a creative and emcee from Kansas City. MJ the Sensei is AA clothing designer and emcee from Baltimore. Nair B is a musician/ beatmaker from VA. also featured on episode 117. After working together on various projects they decided to come together and create the Hilt. A Tokyo-based hip-hop music ensemble. Nair B joins in as guest co-host and we discuss the origins and philosophy behind the new and growing group. We touch on a lot of different topics and really ...
MLS 119: Part 2 of The Alonzo Mori Episode w J The Protagonist
August 11, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBPart two of our episode with Tokyo based Bay Area Emcee, Alonzo Mori. The second part of our episodes focus on sharing and discussing music. Alonzo and J The Protagonist share some of their music. J hits us with an unreleased joint and we have a themed share today. We each picked a track that has a specific concept or meaning. We share some Nelly, Lupe and Open Mike Eagle. Make sure to tune in and follow our guys Alonzo and J the Protagonist on Insta. Like subscribe and rate us on itunes. ...
Temperature Check: Jumping Over A Dollar To Get A Dime w/ DJ Neil Armstrong
August 09, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 209 MBYo, Another Temperature Check drop-off featuring our real good guy, DJ Neil Armstrong. We were able to get a lot of insight into how current activity is and what current the entertainment field might look like post-corona. Neil is a well-traveled and knowledgeable dude, so being able to pick his brain was a real gift. This recording was done in early July just to put some of the things we're talking about into context. Hope ya'll enjoy the convo, @djneilarmstrong @megalateshow
MLS 119: The Alonzo Mori episode w/ J the Protagonist
August 07, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 107 MBAyooo! Alonzo Mori is a Black and Japanese-American emcee from the Bay Area. Weve known of each other online and through several mutual friends but had never met before. So this episode, J the Protagonist, returns as guest host and we get to know Alonzo. We touch on a little of everything regarding his approach, philosophy and taste in rap music. How he got started and what he plans on doing in the future. He also told us about how he has been working/ touring with the Japanese band, Ali....
MLS 118 Part 2: J The Protagonist with Ghostpops
August 04, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 85.4 MBPart two with rapper emcee J the Protagonist and producer Ghostpop. Part two always features music shares and discussions about music. We listen to some new music J and Ghostpops got coming out soon, we each share a song from an artist that we think each other would know and J gives a us freestyle verse. Tune in. like. share. subscribe. and go peep these cats on spotify, Thanks in full. @jtheprotagonist @ghostp0ps @tokyodopecity
MLS 118: "Colored People Time" featuring J The Protagonist w/ Ghostpops
July 31, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB"We sittin on fire right now!" Yo new young blood. J The Protagonist is a rapper out of the DC area and currently living in Tokyo. Hes been a long time collaborator with Ghostpops and we extra happy to finally get him to the show. Together they are a crew called Colored People Time and theyve got several tracks cooked. We share one of those but tune into part two for more. For part one we get into why the culture of hiphop is more competitive than other popular genres of music, the balance...
MLS 117 PART 2: Featuring Nair B with Ghostpops
July 28, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBPart 2 of our conversation with multi-instrumentalist beatmaker, Nair B. For the second part of our podcast we focus on sharing and discussing music. Here Nair and Ghostpop get into some of the technical aspects of Nairs production while i try to stop myself from vomiting from a sinus headache. We touch on a bunch of music made by Nair and Ghostpops, including some new J the Protagonist music. Nair Bs youth spent learning to play music in church, Beat Stars and the risk of uncleared sample...
MLS 117: Jet Black Bops featuring Nair B w/ Ghostpops
July 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBNair B is a multi-instrumentalist beatmaker from Virginia. Since he moved to Tokyo hes been making connections, collaborating and refining his sound. His new project, Jet Black Hair, is a the culmination of the last few years of work and a love letter to his Filipino heritage. We discuss how his Filipino roots inform his worldview and approach to music, not realizing how important learning music as a child would be, living next to old Japanese assholes with hammers, and a lot more. Honestl...
MLS 116 Part 2: The Stupid Kozo Episode w/ Submerse
July 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBPart two with Stupid Kozo and special guest co-host Submerse! Go back and peep the first part where we find out who Stupid Kozo is and such. Part two of the podcast always focuses on music. Be it music made by our guests or shit we just like. We have convos! This one starts off with some convos about the rise in popularity of anime in rap and Japanese symbolism in non-japanese art. And the subsequent decline of comic book bars in popular rap despite the massive popularity of Marvel comi...
MLS 116: The Stupid Kozo Episode w/ Submerse
July 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBFinally got stupid kozo on! Stupid Kozo is a Japanese DJ and Tokyo transplant by way of Fukuoka. Long before the covidvirus had every DJ live streaming, he was running the Absymal Lounge online radio show. He can usually be spoted at beat shows here in Tokyo but also makes his way to Okinawa a few times a year to spin as well. I first came into contact with Stupid Kozo and Submerse while playing Overwatch on PS4. Randomly teamed with them and got a win. So we spend the first several minu...
MLS 115 Part 2: "Peep That IMDb" featuring Alexander Hunter w/ Steze
July 14, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 91.3 MBPart 2! Music shares with our guy, film and television actor, stuntman, Lex Hunter! Also featuring our guest co-host, original member of the podcast, Steze. Catch up on part 1 if you haven't already. @sageofstone Lesteze.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4244942/ (Lex) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5225985/ (Steze)