Extraordinary Rap Podcast
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -[Previously the Weird Rap Podcast.] Documenting and investigating rap music's most advanced artists, its experimental fringes, and otherwise unique or mysterious manifestations in the world of hip hop, new and old, focusing on its beauty, its complexities and its curiosities. Hosted by Th' Mole, veteran rapper, producer, and performing artist. Extraordinary Rap is an independently-run podcast, record label, and news/social media presence. http://extraordinaryrap.org
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Episodes
Mic Crenshaw
December 14, 2023 14:05 - 44 minutes - 41.8 MBInsurgent rapper/author/organizer Mic Crenshaw joins us for an in-depth look into his anti-racist actions, community upliftment, music and much more. Plus reviews of Wet-Jet Seymour and Mars Kumari. In our bonus episode we cover new and old releases by Danny Brown, Buck 65, Doseone, Jel, Sole & The Skyrider Band, Congplexonome, Gensu Dean & Denmark Vessey, William Crooks, and Jon Spencer, plus a look into the entire Jungle Brothers discography. http://patreon.com/extraordinaryrap Mic C...
Retropxssy, JoeJas
October 31, 2023 16:01 - 44 minutes - 42 MBIn this episode, on location in exotic London of the UK, we speak with vibrant young rap wippersnappers Retropxssy and JoeJas. Plus reviews of Hester Valentine & Outside House, Andrew Mbaruk, and Cashmaster Buck. Retropxssy does a unique range of cute/scary/heartfelt music owing influences to grime, punk, pop, and beyond. https://retropxssy.bandcamp.com London-based, Atlanta-raised, MC/beatsmith JoeJas makes defiantly sunny, uplifting rap music, and is an event coordinator, video produ...
Bonus Episode - New Releases
October 02, 2023 05:06 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBFeatured in this episode: Lt. Headtrip X DOS4GW - Tap on the Glass https://wearethekarmakids.bandcamp.com/album/tap-on-the-glass Too Birds - Soul of Too Birds https://toobirds.bandcamp.com/album/soul-of-too-birds BAYANG (tha Bushranger) - REDBRICKGOTHIK https://soundcloud.com/datuizm/sets/redbrickgothik Hemlock Ernst & Height Keech - The Fall Collection https://alphapup.bandcamp.com/album/the-fall-collection Carmine Moth - Pontifical Resin https://deadorchard.bandcamp.com/albu...
Extraordinary Rap Bonus, Sep 21, '23 [abridged]
September 21, 2023 20:55 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIn this bonus episode, internal affairs are discussed, personal issues are disclosed, and secret info is declassified. Includes talk of Kool Keith, Decuma, Andrew Mbaruk, the Weird vs the Extraordinary, and more. This is an abridged version of a considerably longer, more embarrasing episode, available in its entirety at http://patreon.com/extraordinaryrap. Decuma album & more at http://extraordinaryrap.bandcamp.com. Kool Keith shirts & more at http://extraordinaryrap.org. <3
27. Weird/Extraordinary Rap - Mrs.Paintbrush
September 14, 2023 16:01 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBIt's the last episode of the Weird Rap Podcast, and the first episode of the Extraordinary Rap Podcast! Mrs.Paintbrush, AKA Jackson of Grand Buffet, bares his beautiful soul, with guest interviewer Beverly Fresh. Pittsburgh native Mrs.Paintbrush boldly bridges the gap between bedroom hip hop and arena rock - like if David Lee Roth were an underground dadaist rapper, not really but maybe sort of... This is a poor attempt at describing a truly one-of-a-kind musician. Keep an ear out for...
Bonus Episode - Z-Man
July 25, 2023 18:43 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBSorry about the sound quality and hasty editing/production/etc. Times have been fast. More soon. Z-Man: https://www.z-man.xyz https://gurpcitymusic.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/zmaineyzdazzle https://soundcloud.com/zmantheoriginal https://twitter.com/Zmantheoriginal https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XMd7fCgFvAuHCsP7SR6BV Weird Rap: http://weirdrap.com
26. Beverly Fresh, First Degree The D.E.
May 24, 2023 17:40 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThe self-proclaimed "neighborhood weirdo," Beverly Fresh, has performed in basements, county fairs, and tent revivals, created multi-media exhibitions for major museums, made a feature film, and taught and lectured internationally. He holds the world record for catching the most Whopper candies in his mouth and compiling the tallest stack of rap cassettes. PIES is his new vinyl-only rap album, available for a limited time only at http://BeverlyFresh.com. First Degree The D.E. has a new E...
25. Mars Kumari, Volume 10
April 18, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn this episode of Weird Rap Podcast, we're joined by Mars Kumari and Volume 10. Mars Kumari (aka Bruiser Marcy), member of Deadverse and Bruiser Brigade, has been bridging the gap between ambient noise and rap, making a stir in the last couple years as her work has been embraced by the likes of JUNE!, Dälek, and Danny Brown. Meanwhile she's released several solo instrumental albums heralded by avant-garde electronic listeners and hip hoppers alike. We discuss her artistic approach and m...
24. Jel, Mr. Yote
March 29, 2023 04:48 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIn this amazing episode we speak with Jel and Mr. Yote. Music recs: Strawberry Shortemper: Bottled Oxygen https://strawberryshortemper.bandcamp.com/album/bottled-oxygen Decuma: Let's Play Pretend https://decuma.bandcamp.com/album/lets-play-pretend Dug Yuck & Babelfishh: Cold Labor https://vivivii.bandcamp.com/album/cold-labor Serengeti: Ajai II https://kennydennis.bandcamp.com/album/ajai-ii DJ 0.000001: Recombinant Shangaan https://nyegenyegetapes.bandcamp.com/album/recombinant-...
23. Guy Albino, Eldon
February 14, 2023 14:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBThis episode is a motherlode, featuring interviews with ELDON (Ruby Yacht) & Guy Albino (Hawd Gankstuh Rappuhs), plus a slew of music recommendations, a rant about melodramatic rap, & the continued Adventures Of Kounterclockwise. Wet Jet Seymour - Broken Balancer https://crossingdoubleyellows.bandcamp.com/album/broken-balancer Ghais Guevara - There Will Be No Super Slave https://ghais.bandcamp.com/album/there-will-be-no-super-slave Rural Internet - Saint Anger https://ruralinternet....
22. Year End List 2022, Plus Fatboi Sharif
January 09, 2023 04:20 - 53 minutes - 50.2 MBA7PHA - II Ace Cannons & Mightyhealthy - Mightycannons http://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ndf6V49S44vyscU5VfXj9S50xQWf9Z_sc Aloe Vera & Steel Tipped Dove - Days Pass Strange Azarias - Of The Chasm billy woods - Aethiopes Black Thought & Dangermouse - Cheat Codes Cise Greeny, Phiik, Lungs - WHERE ARE THE BUGS!? Dälek - Precipice The Difference Machine - Unmasking The Spirit Fakers E L U C I D - I Told Bessie Fatboi Sharif x noface - Preaching In Havana Infinity Knives & B...
21. Rhys Langston, plus Lt Headtrip
October 05, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBIn this episode, we speak with Rhys Langston, plus Lt. Headtrip discusses some new music reviews, and Kounterclockwise returns. Music releases: black - In All Its Messiness https://blackval.bandcamp.com/album/in-all-its-messiness Rhys Langston - Grapefruit Radio https://rhyslangston.bandcamp.com/album/grapefruit-radio Cise Greeny, Phiik, & Lungs - WHERE ARE THE BUGS!? https://7deadlung7.bandcamp.com/album/where-are-the-bugs-full-tape-cise-greeny-phiik-lungs-prod-by-lonesword Alge...
20. LoDeck, plus Andrew Mbaruk
September 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBIn this episode... LoDeck (of jOHNNY23) shares his epic life story, Andrew Mbaruk interviews himself, The Great Adventures Of Kounterclockwise continues, and we review some recent releases. Recent Releases: The Koreatown Oddity: ISTHISFORREAL? https://thekoreatownoddity.bandcamp.com/album/isthisforreal The Koreatown Oddity: Aggro Crag https://thekoreatownoddity.bandcamp.com/album/aggro-crag Myka 9: My Kaleidoscope Interviews https://parkerpubs.bandcamp.com/album/my-kaleidoscope-inte...
19. Elucid, StapleMouth, plus Kounterclockwise
August 09, 2022 13:01 - 2 hours - 128 MBIn this gargantuan episode, Weird Rap Podcast brings you interviews with E L U C I D and StapleMouth, music recommendations, the debut of The Great Adventures Of Kounterclockwise radio play series, and more! Music recommendations: Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals - King Cobra https://phantomlimblabel.bandcamp.com/album/king-cobra Clipping - CLBBNG https://clppng.bandcamp.com/album/clbbng jOHNNY23 - No Scope https://lodeck.bandcamp.com/album/no-scope Infinite Livez - First They Came Fo...
18. St Louis Gibbor, plus Lt Headtrip, Old Grape God, Slick Devious, Volume 10
July 06, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn this action-packed episode Volume 10 interviews St. Louis Gibbor, plus Old Grape God, Slick Devious, and Lt Headtrip discuss their music and new releases by others. New releases: Buck 65: King Of Drums https://buck65.bandcamp.com/album/king-of-drums E L U C I D: I Told Bessie https://elucid.bandcamp.com/album/i-told-bessie Pan Amsterdam and Damu The Fudgemunk: EAT https://panamsterdam.bandcamp.com/album/eat Moor Mother: Jazz Codes https://moormother.bandcamp.com/album/jazz-codes...
First Degree The DE + Volume 10 & Kool Keith
May 26, 2022 17:08 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBIn this episode of Weird Rap we interview First Degree The D.E., plus Volume 10 joins us for music reviews, and Kool Keith returns with your monthly horoscope reading. We cover the following: Quelle Chris: DEATHFAME quellechris360.bandcamp.com/album/deathfame Fatlip & Blu: Live From The End of The World, Vol. 1 Demos gbastudios.bandcamp.com/album/live-from-the-end-of-the-world-vol-1-demos Kendrick Lamar: Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjB_8hSS2lEMY-ap4zdPv0...
17. First Degree The DE + Volume 10 & Kool Keith
May 26, 2022 17:08 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBIn this episode of Weird Rap we interview First Degree The D.E., plus Volume 10 joins us for music reviews, and Kool Keith returns with your monthly horoscope reading. We cover the following: Quelle Chris: DEATHFAME quellechris360.bandcamp.com/album/deathfame Fatlip & Blu: Live From The End of The World, Vol. 1 Demos gbastudios.bandcamp.com/album/live-from-the-end-of-the-world-vol-1-demos Kendrick Lamar: Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjB_8hSS2lEMY-ap4zdPv0...
16. billy woods, DoNormaal (plus Kool Keith)
May 04, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBIn this edition of the Weird Rap Podcast, we venture into the thickets of billy woods, and fathom the depths of DoNormaal; resident oracle Kool Keith returns; and we survey new music releases. Listen at http://weirdrap.com or wherever you get pods. In the 45-minute-long bonus episode, billy woods elucidates some of the themes of his Hiding Places album, he shares his reading and weed habits, and more. Meanwhile DoNormaal expands on her musical influences and upbringing, she details Seattle...
15. Why? (Plus Fatboi Sharif & Kool Keith)
March 16, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBWe're joined by Why? (of anticon) for a full-length interview, plus a quick talk with Fatboi Sharif about he and Lonesword's new project, Cyber City Society, and our resident seer Kool Keith is back with your horoscopes. Music Recommendations: Cities Aviv: Man Plays The Horn https://citiesaviv.bandcamp.com/album/man-plays-the-horn Vritra: Void https://audius.co/vritra322/album/void-93125 MC Yallah x Debmaster: Kubali https://hakunakulala.bandcamp.com/album/kubali Scotch Rolex: Tew...
14. Sensational (plus Kool Keith, Guy Albino, Spectre, etc.)
February 09, 2022 06:49 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBIn this episode, we speak with Sensational and cohorts, plus Kool Keith returns, & we cover some new releases. For our portrait of avant-garde MC/producer Sensational, a man of few words when it comes to answering questions about himself, we also speak with Spectre/Skiz Fernando (Wordsound CEO), Guy Albino (of Hawd Gankstuh Rappuhs MC’s Wid Ghatz), Sensational documentarian Liz Moore, MC Kev Hutch, & producer Ex-Terrestrial. In our Patreon bonus episode we premiere a beautiful Sensational tra...
Fear Of A Black Planet (WR Discussion Gang #24) ft. Geng
December 08, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBWe discuss Public Enemy's Fear Of A Black Planet. Video version at http://youtube.com/weirdrap. In the hour-plus After Hours talk we cover even more Public Enemy & much more, at http://patreon.com/weirdrap. With special guest Geng, AKA King Vision Ultra http://ptp.vision And your hosts: Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com Beverly Fresh http://superiorbelly.org Th' Mole http://thmole.bandcamp.com Please support us with some clicks & key strokes at h...
13. Pedestrian, plus Kool Keith & more
December 01, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBIn this episode we feature an in-depth interview with pedestrian of anticon, with cameos from Kool Keith and Beverly Fresh, new music reviews, and even more. Music: * Spectacular Diagnostics: Ancient Methods https://spectacular-diagnostics.bandcamp.com/album/ancient-methods * Nosaj of New Kingdom & V8 TFD: Acid Is Groovy Kill The Pigz https://nosajnewkingdomv8.bandcamp.com/album/acid-is-groovy-kill-the-pigz * Brzowski & C&Burns: Seditious Acts https://brzowskimusic.bandcamp.com/alb...
12. Volume 10, plus Kool Keith, Oaky, Cane Corso, Eb&Flow
October 20, 2021 16:01 - 2 hours - 152 MBIn this episode we interview Volume 10 (of Project Blowed/"Pistol Grip Pump") fame. We're also joined by resident oracle Kool Keith, political scientist Eb&Flow, and rap maniac Oaky. Plus we showcase the Cane Corso collective. To begin, we look into the mysterious Cane Corso collective and record label, including the artists 3SunzEclipse, Joobs, Luca Blood, and p.WRECKS. Cane Corso Records - http://deadorchard.bandcamp.com Pen Thief Records - http://penthiefrecords.bandcamp.com p.WREC...
Bonus: Mike Ladd continued...
October 14, 2021 03:43 - 35 minutes - 33 MBJust to show you what you're missing if you're not a subscriber to http://patreon.com/weirdrap, here's the bonus episode for Weird Rap Podcast #11 with Mike Ladd. The esteemed rapper/poet and hip hop producer details his struggle with addiction and more. Please, for the love of Divine Styler, rate/review at http://weirdrap.com/rating.
Skits & Interludes (Weird Rap Discussion Gang #23)
October 12, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBWe discuss intros, interludes, skits & such, including KMD, Raekwon, Outkast, Ice-T, Fugees, Madvillain, Dove Shack, Ice Cube, and Kendrick Lamar. Video version: http://youtube.com/weirdrap After Hours episode (feat. De La Soul, Masta Ace, and Air Credits): http://patreon.com/weirdrap With special guest DotdotDotdotDotdot http://www.instagram.com/ddotdotdotdotdotdot And your regular hosts: Beverly Fresh http://superiorbelly.org Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice http://chiefandthedoomsd...
11. Mike Ladd, plus Kool Keith, Rhys Langston, etc.
October 06, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode Mike Ladd (Infesticons, Anarchist Republic of Bzzz, Dead Can Rap) joins us for an in-depth interview. Also featuring Rhys Langston, Kool Keith, a bunch of music recommendations, and more. Music Recommendations: Air Credits: Believe That You’re Here https://aircredits.bandcamp.com/album/believe-that-youre-here Dos Monos: Dos Siki Second Season; Larderello https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Zg5lgH9GmkewONPMJlhbv Moor Mother: Black Encyclopedia of the Air https://moormothe...
Mike Ladd, plus Kool Keith, Rhys Langston, etc.
October 06, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode Mike Ladd (Infesticons, Anarchist Republic of Bzzz, Dead Can Rap) joins us for an in-depth interview. Also featuring Rhys Langston, Kool Keith, a bunch of music recommendations, and more. Music Recommendations: Air Credits: Believe That You’re Here https://aircredits.bandcamp.com/album/believe-that-youre-here Dos Monos: Dos Siki Second Season; Larderello https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Zg5lgH9GmkewONPMJlhbv Moor Mother: Black Encyclopedia of the Air https://moormothe...
Midwest Rap (Weird Rap Discussion Gang #22)
September 15, 2021 16:09 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBWe discuss a handful of midwest rap artists: Elzhi, Esham, Tech N9ne, envelope, Danny Brown, and Black Milk. With your hosts, Beverly Fresh, Chief Doomsday & Th' Mole. Video version at http://youtube.com/weirdrap After Hours discussion at http://patreon.com/weirdrap Please rate/review at http://weirdrap.com/rating All the other Weird Rap stuff at http://weirdrap.com
Kid Rappers (Weird Rap Discussion Gang #21)
August 25, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBWe discuss rap by kids: Another Bad Creation, Kriss Kross, Illegal, Da Youngsta's, 5th Ward Juvenilez, BG, Baby D (Lil Wayne), Bobb'e J, Fly Girlz, YN Rich Kidzz, Silentó, Soulja Boy, Rich Brian, & Zaza. Video version: http://youtube.com/weirdrap After Hours discussion (Slim Jesus, 2 Low): http://patreon.com/weirdrap (If you like kid rap, tune in to this Sunday's Weird Rap Radio Show at http://spaz.radio in which Lil Kushy Shapes will play a whole damn hour of it. To be archived later...
Cypress Hill: S/T (WR Discussion Gang #20) ft. Skiz Fernando
August 09, 2021 18:04 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBWe discuss the groundbreaking self-titled debut Cypress Hill album. We're joined by guest Skiz Fernando (AKA Spectre of Wordsound Recordings, author of From The Streets of Shaolin: The Wu-Tang Saga). With your usual hosts: Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com Video version: http://youtube.com/weirdrap [Thurs. Aug. 12] After Hours Discussion (on Cypress Hill: Black Sunday): http://patreon.com/weirdrap Please rate/re...
10. Bigg Jus (Company Flow), plus Kool Keith, etc.
August 06, 2021 21:53 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn the latest episode of Weird Rap Podcast we speak in-depth with Bigg Jus and pay respect to Biz Markie. Kool Keith returns for another round of Weird Rap Horoscopes, and Eb&Flow is back with a Rap Grifters report. We also introduce the Hip Hop Haikus segment with guest poet Andrew Mbaruk. Plus more! MC/producer Bigg Jus, who ghosted the world for 9 years, is making his way back into the public eye as he ramps up for a string of releases. We get into the grit of his upbringing as an orpha...
WR Chaotic Shitshow #3 ft. Nosaj & Jouquin Fox
July 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBSpecial guests Nosaj (New Kingdom) and Jouquin Fox join Beverly Fresh and Th' Mole on the Weird Rap Chaotic Shitshow to share and discuss some "guilty pleasures" (Master P, Pigeon John, Lil Yachty, Young MC, and Jay-Z). Plus the Useless Trivia Championship and more... Video version at https://youtube.com/weirdrap Bonus episodes at http://patreon.com/weirdrap Please rate/review at http://weirdrap.com/rating All the Weird Rap stuff at http://weirdrap.com
Concept Albums (WR Discussion Gang #19)
July 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBTalking about concept albums: * Clipping - Splendor & Misery * Dr. Octagon - Dr. Octagonecologyst * Childish Gambino - Because The Internet * Kid 'N Play - Funhouse With special guest Protextor - https://linktr.ee/Protextor And the usual gang of nerds: Beverly Fresh - http://superiorbelly.org Chief Doomsday - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com After Hours discussion at http://patreon.com/weirdrap Video version at http://youtube.com/...
Trugoy of De La Soul (WR Discussion Gang #18)
July 07, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBPart two of our two-part series focusing on De La Soul's Plugs One (Posdnuos) & Two (Trugoy). With your hosts... Chief Doomsday - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com After Hours discussions & much more at http://patreon.com/weirdrap Video version at http://youtube.com/weirdrap Please check out all our stuff at http://weirdrap.com Please give us a rating at http://weirdrap.com/rating
9. Doseone & Andrew Mbaruk, plus Kool Keith
June 30, 2021 15:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBAs a founding member of anticon, frontman of Themselves, Subtle, 13&God, etc., and too many other projects to list, Doseone has secured his legacy as one of hip hop’s most unique and accomplished multidisciplinary artists. We drill into his stony veneer as he shares not only his artistic but his emotional drives, revealing his relationship with death, aggression, and therapy. doseone.bandcamp.com Our bonus episode features an additional 15 minutes with Doseone, as he describes his outlook ...
WR Chaotic Shitshow #2: Transformative Embarrasment
June 29, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this edition of the Weird Rap Chaotic Shitshow, the Discussion Gang members are joined by the weirdest man alive, David Liebe Hart (of Adult Swim/Tim & Eric), and Canadian rap weirdos Epic and Kitz Willman of the Saskatoon Folk Rap collective. They share some of their most embarrassing art and music, and play another round of the Useless Trivia Championship. They also get porn-bombed by a couple of trolls. Video version: https://youtu.be/wzaXowoWMoo Bonus episodes: http://patreon.com...
Posdnuos of De La Soul (WR Discussion Gang #17)
June 17, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBPart one of our two-part series focusing on De La Soul's Plugs One (Posdnuos) & Two (Trugoy), respectively. With the usual gang of nerds: Beverly Fresh - http://superiorbelly.org Chief Doomsday - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com After Hours discussion (another 20 minutes on De La Soul, etc.) at http://patreon.com/weirdrap Video version at http://youtube.com/weirdrap Please check out all our stuff at http://weirdrap.com Please give us a ...
Ol' Dirty Bastard (WR Discussion Gang #16 ft. Buddha Monk, Skiz Fernando)
May 27, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 139 MBThe gang discusses Ol' Dirty Bastard's debut album, Return To The 36 Chambers, with... Buddha Monk, ODB's childhood friend & closest comrade throughout his career, was in the studio behind the mixing board for almost the entirety of the album's creation, & certainly has the deepest insights into its production & ODB as both a person & artist. He co-authored the book On Stage, In The Studio, And In The Streets With Ol' Dirty Bastard, & as a recording artist & label owner, he continues the l...
Saafir (Weird Rap Discussion Gang #15 with Demone Carter)
May 13, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBSpecial guest Demone Carter of Dad Bod Rap Pod joins the gang to celebrate the vocal gymnastics and linguistic wizardry of Saafir. After Hours discussion at http://patreon.com/weirdrap With your usual hosts: Beverly Fresh - http://superiorbelly.org Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com After Hours discussion (an extra 30 minutes on Saafir, rap movies, De La Soul & more): http://patreon.com/weirdrap Video version: ht...
Tierra Whack (Weird Rap Discussion Gang #14)
May 05, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBTalking about Tierra Whack; her 2018 album, Whack World, and several of her subsequent singles. With your hosts: Beverly Fresh - http://superiorbelly.org Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com After Hours discussion & more: http://patreon.com/weirdrap All the other Weird Rap stuff: https://weirdrap.com Rate/review: https://weirdrap.com/rating
8. Odd Nosdam, Illogic
April 28, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBWe’re back, talking in-depth with Illogic and Odd Nosdam, reporting on some new albums, a book and a podcast, and paying tribute to Shock G. Available at all fine podcast outlets, at weirdrap.com, or at youtube.com/weirdrap. Starting with Nosdam, we get into his unique approach to hip hop production, his history with the divisive and groundbreaking collective Anticon, working with Serengeti and Circus of The Shape Shifters, and how he linked up with Illogic for their fantastic new EP, Righ...
Discussion Gang #13 with David Liebe Hart
April 23, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBSpecial guest David Liebe Hart (Adult Swim/Tim & Eric) joins the gang to discuss audience-suggested songs: 1. Tim Fite "For-Closure (Live)" 2. Knieght Rieduz "Knieght Rieduz Are Here" 3. K-Rino "Grand Deception" 4. Ahmad ft. Ras Kass & Saafir "Come Widdit" 5. Sebutones "We Three Kings" 6. Death Grips "Takyon (Death Yon)" 7. Death Grips "Takyon But Every Other Beat Is Missing" 8. Steve-O "Crack Cocaine (Fees So Good)" 9. R.A.P. Ferreira "U.D.I.G. (United Defenders of International G...
Weird Rap Discussion Gang #13 with David Liebe Hart
April 23, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBSpecial guest David Liebe Hart (Adult Swim/Tim & Eric) joins the gang to discuss audience-suggested songs: 1. Tim Fite "For-Closure (Live)" 2. Knieght Rieduz "Knieght Rieduz Are Here" 3. K-Rino "Grand Deception" 4. Ahmad ft. Ras Kass & Saafir "Come Widdit" 5. Sebutones "We Three Kings" 6. Death Grips "Takyon (Death Yon)" 7. Death Grips "Takyon But Every Other Beat Is Missing" 8. Steve-O "Crack Cocaine (Fees So Good)" 9. R.A.P. Ferreira "U.D.I.G. (United Defenders of International G...
Weird Rap Discussion Gang #12 - Sci-Fi Rap
April 14, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn this episode... Digital Underground "Future Rhythm" [Future Rhythm] El-P "Habeas Corpses" feat. Cage [I'll Sleep When You're Dead] Rammellzee "Brainstorm (Divine Styler Remix)" [Cosmic Flush] Killah Priest "Heavy Mental" [Heavy Mental] Cibo Matto "Sci-Fi Wasabi" [Stereo Type A] Dr. Octagon "Biology 101" feat. Sir Menelik [Dr. Octagonecologyst] Devin The Dude "Zeldar" [Just Tryin' Ta Live] A Tribe Called Quest "The Space Program] [We Got It from Here...] With co-hosts: Beverly F...
7. Orko Eloheim, Nomar Slevik
March 24, 2021 16:30 - 2 hours - 187 MBIn this episode… Full-length interviews with futurist producer/MC Orko Eloheim (AKA The Sycotik Alien) and paranormal researcher/author/MC/producer Nomar Slevik; Mini interviews with Algernon Cornelius (on his new album), Darko The Super (on the new MF Grimm album that he produced), and Yikes The Zero on his 2019 album; A podcast recommendation, and more. Orko takes us back to early times up through his latest happenings, from UFO sightings, to growing up as a misfit, to selling tapes in...
6. Spectre (Wordsound Recordings), Self Jupiter (Freestyle Fellowship/Project Blowed)
February 17, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBIn this episode we speak to Wordsound Recordings CEO Skiz Fernando and Self Jupiter of Freestyle Fellowship, and we share some essential listening recommendations. Skiz “Spectre” Fernando, AKA The Ill Saint, guides us through some rarely-told history, illuminating the vital connection between Jamaica and NYC, encompassing the dub reggae and early hip hop that would inform his unique approach to beat production and the dark, dusted aesthetics of his label, Wordsound Recordings. We go over t...
Oops
February 03, 2021 01:20 - 32 seconds - 748 KBJust letting you know, the episode that came out yesterday had very messed-up audio, so if your podcast player downloaded it already, you're going to want to re-download it. Sorry about that. (In Apple Podcasts I had to delete the downloaded episode and also skip to the end of the episode before it would load the new one.) <3 https://weirdrap.com
Weird Rap Discussion Gang #6 - Billy Woods & Kenny Segal: Hiding Places
February 02, 2021 04:14 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBWe peer into the crevices and crannies of Hiding Places, a labyrinthian rap masterpiece. Normally we don't post these discussions in the podcast feed but felt like this one was especially important. All the other Discussion Gang episodes are available in audio form at http://patreon.com/weirdrap and in video form at http://youtube.com/weirdrap. (Video of this episode is at YouTube as well.) Co-hosted by Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com Brought to you b...
5. Sunspot Jonz (Mystik Journeymen/Living Legends), Aaron Cartier
January 13, 2021 17:25 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBIn this edition we speak to Sunspot Jonz (Mystik Journeymen/Living Legends) and Aaron Cartier, plus a salute to MF DOOM, a middle finger to year-end lists, new music recommendations, and more. Regardless of familiarity with Sunspot Jonz, any rap fan should be fascinated and inspired by his triumphant tale of overcoming the odds by pure grit. Underground hip hop culture as we know it was shaped to a large degree by this unsung hero, so we insist, no we demand, that everyone familiarize them...
Weird Rap Discussion Gang #1 - Freestyle Fellowship: Innercity Griots
December 23, 2020 02:30 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIntroducing the Weird Rap Discussion Gang. This week we discuss the groundbreaking, influential, and ill-fated 1993 album Innercity Griots by Freestyle Fellowship. With Beverly Fre$h - http://beverlyfresh.com - and Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com. Freestyle Fellowship is... P.E.A.C.E. - http://soundcloud.com/mtulazaji-davis Self Jupiter - http://selfjupiter3.bandcamp.com Myka 9 - http://myka9.com Aceyalone - http://aceyalone.bandcamp.com Brought to...