The Rap Music Plug Podcast
199 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago -The Rap Music Plug Podcast is the remedy to the “I don’t have anything good to listen to” problem.
Through in-depth artist interviews, album reviews, and general rap commentary on the best that the underground rap scene has to offer, this is your one-stop shop to knowing what to add to your queue, play next, or pop into your record player.
Are you a rap music fan? And not just any fan... but a true rap music fan that wants to move past the surface level discussion, and get into the nitty-gritty of what makes rap music so great?
Are you someone who loves the feeling of discovering new music, but find it hard to navigate through the thousands upon thousands of new albums that get released every single day?
If any of this applies to you, this show is EXACTLY what you need.
My absolute PASSION is music.
So I gladly do the dirty work of virtual crate digging, searching for the next great rap album... so you don’t have to.
My name is Rohan. I am The Rap Music Plug, at your service.
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Episodes
#87 - JPEGMAFIA - LP! REVIEW
December 15, 2021 12:30 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). On All My Heroes are Cornballs there was such an irresistible earworm effect to me, where so many of the glitches, weird transitions, and short bursts of melody did a great job of creating variety and maintaining my deep engagement. It made for a highly entertaining and colourful listen. But LP! feels significantly more plain and bland by comparison. There is a more live and organic feeling in...
#86 - Defcee INTERVIEW
December 08, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 172 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). In Episode 86, we are joined by a true lyrical tactician, teacher, and newest signee of the ever-impressive Backwoodz Studioz label, Defcee. Defcee discusses being embraced by the Chicago hip-hop community as an outsider, and what he appreciates about the Chicago scene (4:01). Defcee opens up about the reasoning behind taking a break from music, following 2015's Damn Near Grown (26:30). Defc...
#85 - DøøF INTERVIEW
December 01, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 147 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). In Episode 85, we are joined by Virginia's effortlessly funny, multi-talented, rapper, producer, skater, and model, DøøF. On the heels of his tremendously dope new album with NCL-TM, SWAMP PHONK, he has dropped straight heat for the past year. His work includes his previous collaboration with NCL-TM, Hoodrat Noir, as well as Radioactive Spinach with none other than the talented Graymatter. Gett...
#84 - GENG PTP aka King Vision Ultra INTERVIEW
November 24, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 225 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). Speaking with GENG PTP, aka King Vision Ultra, was a deeply rich and knowledgeable journey into hip-hop culture, and the coalition of hip-hop that he builds with, from a man who clearly treats the art form with the utmost respect that it deserves. There is a lot to learn and engage with in this conversation, so sit back and enjoy! GENG breaks down the reasoning behind his strong affinity toward...
#83 - Wiki - Half God REVIEW
November 18, 2021 12:30 - 17 minutes - 32 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). In a myriad of different ways, Half God explores Wiki's home of New York through multiple angles, giving the listener a consistent thematic backdrop to discuss every way the city influenced and shaped the man he is today. By discussing New York's deep hip-hop roots, gentrification, and growing up as a child in such a busy and often chaotic city. All in all, giving us his most focused and devel...
#82 - Westside Gunn - H***** Wears Hermes 8 REVIEW
November 11, 2021 15:14 - 16 minutes - 31.1 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). As he has done on many Westside Gunn albums in the past, AA Rashid provides some words of wisdom at the beginning of both sides, but I want to key in on what he did on Side B. This was probably my favourite contribution of his to-date, because it applied so well to Westside Gunn as an artist. Rashid speaks about revolutionizing, shifting the paradigm... and what has Westside Gunn, BUT shift th...
#81 - Injury Reserve - By the Time I Get to Phoenix REVIEW
November 10, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 21.9 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). After their self-titled studio album debut, with features from the likes of Freddie Gibbs, Rico Nasty, JPEGMAFIA... the sky was seemingly the limit for Injury Reserve. But then during a chaotic June 2020 for us all, tragedy hit the group as Groggs passed away for unknown reasons. When this happened, I like many I assume, thought this was the end of the group's run. No more music was to come fr...
#80 - Curly Castro INTERVIEW
November 03, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). The Backwoodz Studioz invaision continues in Episode 80, as we are joined by fiery lyricist, Curly Castro. Castro has been on a tremendous run in recent years, from his collaborative LP with PremRock, ShrapKnel, his scorching-hot feature on Armand Hammer's Haram, to his powerful Bobby Hutton-inspired record, Little Robert Hutton. Curly's perspective on how it feels being part of the impactful ...
#79 - Steel Tipped Dove INTERVIEW
October 27, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). In a very special Episode 79, we host our first Backwoodz Studioz member, producer/engineer/mixer/masterer, sound mastermind Steel Tipped Dove. Dove is a phenomenal artist, who has graced the best works in hip-hop, from Haram and BRASS, to his own work in 2021's great Call Me When You're Here LP. De-mystifying what audio engineering, mixing, and mastering actually means (2:49). Steel Tipped Do...
#78 - Lukah - Why Look Up, God‘s in the Mirror REVIEW
October 21, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 44.3 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). It would've been easy for Lukah to rest on his laurels after a very successful When the Black Hand Touches You, and just make another version of that album... but this isn’t When the Black Hand Touches You Part 2, or Chickenwire Part 2 either. If Black Hand sounded like soul food, Why Look Up literally sounds like the absence of food. On this album, there is nothing but pure hunger. Unlike the...
#77 - Little Simz - Sometimes I Might Be Introvert REVIEW
October 20, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). UK's Little Simz released the GREY Area back in 2019, which was a very thoughtful album. However, her perspective felt, as the title would suggest, not fully realized and fleshed out… like she was still working things out, and was more combustible as a result. Sometimes I Might Be Introvert on the other hand, sounds like someone who has gone through those mental struggles, and came out the othe...
#76 - Teller Bank$ INTERVIEW
October 13, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). In Episode 76, the remarkably honest and talented Teller Bank$ joined the show for a conversation that will surely make it clear why this Iowa artist is worth checking out. How Teller developed his voice and recognized that this unique delivery could work (2:47). Why Teller gravitates towards Ed Glorious' production (18:25). How Teller crafted the concept and narratives in The Grotesque & Be...
#75 - Kanye West - Donda ”REVIEW”
October 06, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 77.9 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of my personal diatribe (0:49). Beginning of the core review (16:00). I was close to not even reviewing Donda, given the recent nonsense surrounding DaBaby and Manson's involvement with the album. But I couldn’t get over that it would be so incredibly inauthentic, if I actually didn't talk about a brand new full-length Kanye album... because Kanye’s music has played a huge part in my life. And so, if I was goin...
#74 - Lync Lone INTERVIEW
September 29, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). In Episode 74, we were joined by talented rapper, producer, visual artist, and rolling paper creator, Lync Lone. Lync first discussed the aspirational aspects of Lync's music, and how being a rapper was his dream since day 1 (2:07). The key influences that helped Lync develop his style (2:58). Lync talks about how his distinctly cool and chill rapping style developed over the years (12:13). ...
#73 - greenSLLIME INTERVIEW
September 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). In Episode 73, we had the pleasure to welcome Chicago's own rapper, producer, DJ, TV host, greenSLLIME to the show. How SLLIME's magnetic personality of sorts developed over the years (3:51). What inspired greenSLLIME to get into hip-hop when he was younger (7:01). SLLIME details partnering with SolarFive to open the 406 studio in Chicago, and the thought-process behind taking this bold move ...
#72 - Drake - Certified Lover Boy REVIEW
September 14, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). Drake's Certified Lover Boy reeks of stagnation. Stagnation in the tired song topics and formulas, where the listener has heard different versions of just about every single song here. And although more of a good thing can be... a good thing... the 6 God is doing the same thing with some of the least inspired performances of his entire career. This stagnation is all but validated by the fact ...
#71 - Ka - A Martyr‘s Reward REVIEW
September 09, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). Ka is one-of-one, and is easily one of the best lyricists in the game. With Ka albums, the commonality to them all is that Ka is consistently committed to giving the listener true wisdom that come from a place of tried and true lived experience... with A1 level wordplay, with clever turns of phrase in almost every line. The lyrical detail he brings makes every situation he paints feel remarkab...
#70 - Boldy James & The Alchemist - Bo Jackson REVIEW
September 08, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). Boldy James continues on his hot streak with his latest Bo Jackson album, which features production from the legendary Alchemist once again. Boldy is in top-form, blending his blunt and cold delivery with evocative imagery in his street tales that give Bo a strong sense of surrealism. However, it is the legend in this case, The Alchemist, that doesn't hold up his end of the bargain to the be...
#69 - Nas - King‘s Disease II REVIEW
September 01, 2021 14:49 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Beginning of Episode (0:49). Making hip-hop music well into your 40s and 50s is an astonishing feat to accomplish on its face, especially within a genre where many of the greats have sadly passed away. Legends in Black Thought, Jay-Z and Nas are not only still breathing... but are still making music at the forefront of the hip-hop scene. With Nas, his technical ability is still mostly intact, but with most or all of Nas re...
#68 - Pink Siifu - GUMBO‘! REVIEW
August 26, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Skip intro (0:49). What’s wild about my feelings on GUMBO'!... is that it's the kind of album that I don’t typically like. Yes, surely the individual parts of this are all things I love. I love soul and jazz infused hip-hop, and thoughtful lyricism. However, more than most people, I really value cohesiveness, a sense of structure… and this album is absolutely all over the place. But somehow some way, Pink Siifu made it a...
#68 - Pink Siifu - GUMBO'! REVIEW
August 26, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Skip intro (0:49). What’s wild about my feelings on GUMBO'!... is that it's the kind of album that I don’t typically like. Yes, surely the individual parts of this are all things I love. I love soul and jazz infused hip-hop, and thoughtful lyricism. However, more than most people, I really value cohesiveness, a sense of structure… and this album is absolutely all over the place. But somehow some way, Pink Siifu made it a...
#67 - Isaiah Rashad - The House is Burning REVIEW
August 25, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Skip intro (0:49). The title of this album initially suggested to me that this would be a very urgent and emotionally visceral album. Instead, Isaiah Rashad is like that character in the burning house meme. Isaiah is genuinely so calm and relaxed on this album, while being enveloped in significant turmoil that is going on in his personal life. I'm really happy for Zay. It seems like he's genuinely in such a better place m...
#66 - BLOODBLIXING INTERVIEW
August 18, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING Skip intro (0:49). It's been a minute since I've had an interview for you guys. But after a summer of falling back, and getting things in the background taking care of, this Fall expect to see a bunch of great artists join the show. Starting with Ep. 66, hailing from New York, I have with me an unbelievably dope rapper, producer, who is probably the most played artist of the year for me, alongside my man Kincee BabyFace Pe...
#65 - Iceberg Theory & August Fanon - Horned Monk REVIEW
August 10, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING (Go to 0:49 to skip the intro) In sharp contrast to the usual religious subject matter you hear in music, Iceberg Theory's perspective on this topic is NOT dogmatic. It's not a simplistic perspective that says "God will save us", or "God is perfect". Ice either, uses these religious themes as cool motifs and poetic devices for his rhymes, or, is exploring the fundamental foundation of belief, and the complexity and contrad...
#64 - Vince Staples - Vince Staples REVIEW
August 04, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING (Go to 0:49 to skip the intro) What has always gravitated me to Vince Staples, is that he is frank. Vince is so frank in the way he paints his life in Long Beach, describing harrowing street experiences with a cold bluntness that has defined his music to-date. These blunt observations were often layered over loud abrasive production, or lively west-coast instrumentals that emphasized Vince's charisma and ability to ride t...
#63 - MIKE - "Disco!" REVIEW
July 28, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING (Go to 0:49 to skip the intro) When I think of MIKE, the words that come to mind are sincerity and honesty. In absolutely every album MIKE has released, he poured his heart out. On "Disco!", MIKE certainly leans into his soulful nature once again, but without getting overly consumed by it. In the past, MIKE would really exude the depression that he was experiencing at the time, and it's not like there's anything wrong wi...
#62 - Tyler, The Creator - CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST REVIEW
July 21, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING (Go to 0:49 to skip the intro) On the surface, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST sounds like Tyler flexing about how great his life is, with specific moments that reference a failed love he had with some girl. But in reality, this album mirrors a famous poem by Charles Baudelaire in many ways, but takes it a step further and comes to a conclusion that is both realistic and interesting. Tyler's primary subject matter on this LP is f...
#62 - Tyler, The Creator - CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST
July 21, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING (Go to 0:49 to skip the intro) On the surface, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST sounds like Tyler flexing about how great his life is, with specific moments that reference a failed love he had with some girl. But in reality, this album mirrors a famous poem by Charles Baudelaire in many ways, but takes it a step further and comes to a conclusion that is both realistic and interesting. Tyler's primary subject matter on this LP is f...
#61 - YOD - TIME REVIEW
July 20, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING (Go to 0:49 to skip the intro) On TIME, Your Old Droog shows he can paint lyrical pictures very well. However, the picture paints here is sometimes kind of dull in my humble opinion. What Droog is talking about on TIME is a far cry from the much deeper exploration that occurred related to his relationship with his Jewish and Ukrainian identity on Jewelry and Dump YOD. On those albums we saw YOD get personal... something h...
#60 - Skyzoo - All the Brilliant Things REVIEW
July 13, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING (Go to 0:49 to skip the intro) New York's Finest, Skyzoo, has returned with his latest studio album, All the Brilliant Things, just as Ottawa's Finest, The Rap Music Plug, has returned to continue taking the podcast game by storm. It feels great to be back! The way the lyrical themes play out on this album, is ultimately why I appreciate All the Brilliant Things so much more on multiple listens. Unlike In Celebration of U...
Bonus - The Sleep Sinatra Summit w/ Freemusicempire & Camo Bucket Hats
July 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING (Go to 0:49 to skip the intro) Sleep Sinatra's recent run has been nothing short of amazing, culminating with the fantastic DIVINENATION that he dropped earlier this year. To discuss Sleep's impact and what makes him standout in the crowd, I joined the Freemusicempire and Camo Bucket Hats (@CamoBucketHats on Twitter) for a fantastic far-reaching discussion. I hope you enjoy this bonus episode while I'm on vacation. But mo...
#59 - Navy Blue - Navy's Reprise REVIEW
June 22, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING (Go to 0:49 to skip the intro) Another day, another Navy Blue record has dropped. As one of the most essential voices in all of hip-hop, I absolutely had to talk about it. Navy knows how to name an album. Song of Sage, his 2020 opus, felt like a grand mission statement that perfectly captured what makes Navy... Navy. Similarly, this latest album titled Navy's Reprise, feels like a reprise… like an addendum, an appendix to...
#58 - Mach-Hommy - Pray for Haiti REVIEW
June 16, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING (Go to 0:49 to skip the intro) Mach-Hommy teamed up with Westside Gunn to create the long-awaited Pray for Haiti, Mach's Griselda return. Curated by Westside Gunn, this album is luxurious and smoother in sound than any other Mach album to-date. I really do love how Mach sounds over these more airy melodically smooth productions, but I don't prefer this sound over the more tough grimy sound he's typically rapped over. We...
#57 - AKAI SOLO & Navy Blue - True Sky REVIEW
June 15, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB(Go to 0:49 to skip the intro) AKAI SOLO and Navy Blue joined forces to create the highly-anticipated True Sky, a record that is surely to scratch your lyrical itch. AKAI explores themes of knowledge of self, spirituality, liberation from oppressive structures, and liberation from the ways modern society controls people mentally... which serves as the lens that AKAI uses to make observations about those around him, and society as a whole. AKAI has an intelligent mind clearly, but most imp...
#56 - Big Flowers INTERVIEW
June 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBVideo animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING (Go to 0:49 to skip the intro) The wonderfully multi-talented Big Flowers (Michael) joined the show to wax poetic on a number of topics concerning the hip-hop and art scene that he contributes great work towards. We start by discussing the conception of Big Smile, and where Big Flowers' mind has been at throughout the pandemic (1:39). Michael then details how Big Smile was a therapeutic recording process for him. (19:37) ...
Bonus - What Makes a Compilation Successful? w/ Freemusicempire
June 01, 2021 14:20 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) In light of the recent release of Mello Music Group's Bushido, in a special bonus episode, I joined the Freemusicempire's #stateofthegame series as a guest to discuss what makes a compilation successful. We explored this topic through conversations on Bushido, Ryde or Die Vol. 1, and Anticon Label Sampler: 1999-2004. Enjoy! Join the Freemusicempire here: https://freemusicempire.com/ Listen to Bushido here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5kCNU9ouaRoRtQNJrtf...
#55 - J. Cole - The Off-Season REVIEW (feat. Jay El of The ByTown Blog)
May 25, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MB(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) To discuss the highly polarizing J. Cole, and his latest album The Off-Season, I was joined by Jay El, the creator of The Bytown Blog, to better understand the perspectives of a true Cole Miner. We dive into some potential misconceptions related to Cole fandom, how Cole reminds me of The Weeknd (?), and of course... discuss our thoughts on this latest album from Jermaine, which Jay El dubs his best album yet. RMPP Preferred Cut: "let go my hand" Listen to T...
#54 - Cities Aviv - THE CRASHING SOUND OF HOW IT GOES REVIEW
May 18, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) Cities Aviv is an artist that I was introduced to through my exploration into Memphis rapper Lukah's music this year, who's amazing recent record I reviewed, and who I interviewed last month. And just like Lukah, Cities is one of the best musical discoveries I've had in a long time. From Memphis as well, Cities has been making cutting-edge hip-hop music for the past decade. This album is like a bowl of lucky charms, with every single bite being that perfect ...
#53 - Wiki & NAH - Telephonebooth REVIEW
May 17, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) Wiki is a New York rapper, once part of the experimental hip-hop group Ratking, who is certainly a unique voice in the game. Teaming up with experimental producer NAH seemed like a natural fit for the left-field MC. NAH's production here is very skeletal, but by no means dry. It draws from a distinctly 80s 90s sound pallet, infusing these instrumentals with pop, electronic, and rock influences. The structure of this album's beats feature off-kilter very left...
#52 - Kincee BabyFace Pearlis INTERVIEW
May 10, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) The enigmatic Kincee BabyFace Pearlis joins the show for a conversation that I hope demystifies the incredibly talented Jennings, Louisiana MC... as he gives us rare insight into his unique lyricism, artistic approach, and business model. I have been ADDICTED to Kincee's music for the last few months, so I hope you all enjoy this conversation and tap in to this man's art. We start our conversation at the beginning, uncovering how Kincee started rhyming, and t...
#51 - Conway the Machine - La Maquina REVIEW
May 04, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) My first main takeaway from La Maquina is that, as Griselda transitions further into the commercial space, Conway is better suited to thrive in this space than Benny the Butcher. The reason is that Conway’s larger-than-life boss king persona fits well with the luxurious more clean sound. It's the reason why people respond differently to a Conway rapping over a beat like Grace, versus Benny... it's just a better fit. Whereas Benny's appeal relies more on the ...
#50 - Hus KingPin - Threesome 2: The Art of S** REVIEW
May 03, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) With all of Hus' music, his poetic outside-the-box lyrical approach consistently impresses and sets him apart. It doesn't matter what he's rapping about, whether it be some street content, braggadocio, or some romance talk like on this EP. No matter what, Hus always find a way to communicate in an interesting way, through clever turns of phrase, and strong wordplay. This latest Threesome 2 EP is a perfect example of why rap is so untouchable as an artform. A ...
#49 - Lukah INTERVIEW
April 26, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) Episode 49 welcomes Lukah, Memphis MC, producer, and current rising star in the game. Lukah is responsible for When the Black Hand Touches You, one of the best albums to come out in 2021 so far. Getting hip to Lukah's music has been one of the best things to happen to me in 2021, as Lukah is wise beyond his years, giving us lots of food for thought and lyrical abilities that are absolutely A1. I am happy to report that the same knowledgeable high-character m...
#48 - Vic Spencer & August Fanon - Psychological Cheat Sheet 2 REVIEW
April 20, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) Psychological Cheat Sheet 2 feels like controlled chaos. August Fanon created a soundscape that was maybe less diverse in terms of the variety of sounds, in comparison to Cheat Sheet 1. But I think that's for the best because the sound here is incredibly focused and consistent, yet still so remarkably textured and engaging the whole time. August honed in on the hazy dusty jazz sound that was present on Cheat Sheet 1, and created a series of great beats in th...
#48 - Vic Spencer & August Fanon - Psychological Cheat Sheet 2
April 20, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) Psychological Cheat Sheet 2 feels like controlled chaos. August Fanon created a soundscape that was maybe less diverse in terms of the variety of sounds, in comparison to Cheat Sheet 1. But I think that's for the best because the sound here is incredibly focused and consistent, yet still so remarkably textured and engaging the whole time. August honed in on the hazy dusty jazz sound that was present on Cheat Sheet 1, and created a series of great beats in th...
#47 - amani - A CONSTANT CONDENSATION REVIEW
April 19, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) A CONSTANT CONDENSATION goes inward into amani's mind, and features some gorgeously intimate raps that feel like you’re reading his journal on wax. Production handled by amani himself, is very soulful and adds to the intimacy of the record. It features this consistent analog feel that makes the record sound very warm. After being introduced to amani on An Unknown Infinite, it was nice to see amani's raps over these brighter soulful instrumentals. The way th...
#46 - Armand Hammer & The Alchemist - Haram REVIEW
April 13, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) Famed underground hip-hop duo Armand Hammer, comprised of billy woods and ELUCID, teamed up with hip-hop producer heavyweight, The Alchemist, for the highly anticipated Haram collaborative album. On Haram, Alc blended all of the Alchemist eras of sound into one. There are pieces of his more traditional hardcore hip-hop sound from the 90s/2000s, as well as hints of his exotic and more experimental approach that he has thrived doing during the 2010s In my opi...
#45 - Westside Gunn & Mach-Hommy Reunite / Hus KingPin Diss and Response
April 12, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) Westside Gunn and Mach-Hommy, two underground hip-hop heavyweights that have attained widespread acclaim in recent years, have officially ended their feud and dropped "Easter Gunday 4. Easter Gunday 4 being the 4th instalment of the Easter Gunday series of tracks West has put out. In Ep. 45, we discuss the reasoning behind how their feud manifested, what this newly formed relationship means for both of their careers, as well as my thoughts on the new song. ...
#44 - 2 Dolla Will INTERVIEW
April 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) In Episode 44, we are joined by a special guest, the hilarious and clever 2 Dolla Will who is a member of The Blicky Boyz, and is legitimately one of the funniest artists I have ever heard. With a prolific work ethic boasting many projects under his belt... most notably Red Snow 5, an album that was released on March 26th, 2021... co-starring the Blicky Boyz and Iceberg Theory (friend of the show, who I interviewed earlier this year in Ep. 28). We first div...
#43 - Benny the Butcher & Harry Fraud - The Plugs I Met 2 REVIEW
March 29, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MB(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) The Plugs I Met 2 is the sequel to 2019's highly acclaimed Plugs I Met, which to me was where Benny the Butcher went from already dope as hell lyricist to ELITE-level lyricist. Up until Burden of Proof, this was my favourite Benny project. The magic of Plugs was in the all killer, no filler approach. At just 25 minutes, it was gritty rapping with tough as nails production that fit perfectly. So the sequel to this project was something many Benny fans were hi...