Latest Morgan rhodes Podcast Episodes
Patrick Paige II on The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready to Die" (1994)
Heat Rocks - June 03, 2021 18:43 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsBassist/producer/rapper Patrick Paige II joins Oliver and Morgan to discuss Biggie's debut studio album Ready To Die. We get into Big's knack for storytelling, Patrick's very cool math teacher, and what Biggie's career might've looked like if he were still with us today. More on Patrick Paige I...
Steve Arrington on Heatwave's "Too Hot To Handle" (1976)
Heat Rocks - May 27, 2021 20:56 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsMusician/producer/minister Steve Arrington sits down with Morgan and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss Heatwave's debut scorcher, Too Hot To Handle. We talk about the music scene in Dayton, Rod Temperton's prolific career, and Heatwave's ability to meld various genres into one cohesive and ...
Pell on N.E.R.D's "In Search Of..." (2002)
Heat Rocks - May 20, 2021 18:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsRapper/producer Pell sits down with us to talk about N.E.R.D's "In Search Of..." We get into the sex, drugs, rock & roll of it all, The Neptunes' prolific career, and N.E.R.D's influence on Pell's own work. More on Pell Website Check out glbl wrmng Twitter | Instagram More on N.E.R.D. Expl...
Kemp Powers on De La Soul's "De La Soul Is Dead" (1991)
Heat Rocks - May 13, 2021 20:56 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsIt’s #MaxFunDrive and if you like what we’re doing here on Heat Rocks, please consider supporting us and our network and help keep the show going! https://maximumfun.org/join Director and screenwriter Kemp Powers sits down with us to discuss De La Soul's sophomore effort, De La Soul Is Dea...
Karriem Riggins on A Tribe Called Quest's "Midnight Marauders" (1993)
Heat Rocks - May 06, 2021 20:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsIt's #MaxFunDrive and if you like what we're doing here on Heat Rocks, please consider supporting us and our network and help keep the show going! https://maximumfun.org/join Drummer and producer Karriem Riggins sits down with us to discuss a bonafide classic, A Tribe Called Quest's third ...
Nite Jewel on Kraftwerk's "Computer World" (1981) [redux]
Heat Rocks - April 29, 2021 17:49 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsIn honor of Computer World's 40th anniversary (!!!) we decided to rerun our episode with Nite Jewel discussing this classic album. [show notes from the original post] When we invited L.A.’s own Nite Jewel to join us, it probably shouldn’t have been a surprise that she picked Kraftwerk’s Compu...
Joshua Abrams on Arthur Verocai's "Arthur Verocai" (1972)
Heat Rocks - April 22, 2021 18:05 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsBassist/composer Joshua Abrams sits down with Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss Arthur Verocai's underrated self-titled debut record. We discuss the rediscovery of this album via sampling, the texture of Arthur's synth work, and why we connect with the album even though our Portu...
Jason King on Sylvester's "Living Proof" (1979)
Heat Rocks - April 15, 2021 18:47 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsWriter and musician Jason King sits down with Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss the Sylvester live album Living Proof. We talk about Sylvester's vision of wholeness and sharing good vibes, the countless gorgeous moments captured in the live setting, and the medley of genres he bl...
The Twilite Tone on Stevie Wonder's "Hotter Than July" (1980)
Heat Rocks - April 08, 2021 19:28 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsProducer and DJ The Twilite Tone sits down with Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss Stevie Wonder's 1980 comeback album, Hotter Than July. We get into Stevie's foray into country western and reggae, his return to All I Do, a song he cowrote over a decade prior as a teenager, and th...
Xenia Rubinos on Abbey Lincoln's "Abbey is Blue" (1959)
Heat Rocks - April 01, 2021 18:31 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsMulti-instrumentalist & songwriter Xenia Rubinos joins Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss Abbey Lincoln's underrated jazz LP, Abbey is Blue. We discuss Abbey's melancholy voice, her work in the civil rights movement, and how her work has influenced Xenia's own music. More on Xeni...
MF DOOM Special with Dante Ross
Heat Rocks - March 25, 2021 17:51 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsThis week marks the 17th anniversary of Madvillainy and we invited A&R man and producer Dante Ross to discuss working with KMD, Dumile's move from Zev Love X to MF DOOM, and the stories behind the production of Mr. Hood and Black Bastards. Buckle up, we go deep on this one. Rest in power, Vill...
Megan Pattison on Teena Marie's "It Must Be Magic" (1981)
Heat Rocks - March 18, 2021 17:38 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsDJ and record collector Megan Pattison AKA DJ Mamabear sits down with Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss Teena Marie's It Must Be Magic. They get into Teena's growth as an artist and producer, the growing rift between her and Motown Records, and how roller skating was the best way...
Sheila Burgel on The Ronettes' "Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica" (1964)
Heat Rocks - March 11, 2021 19:26 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsWriter and DJ Sheila Burgel sits down with Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss The Ronettes' Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica. We talk about impact of girl groups through the decades, the "wall of sound" formula, and the influence of girl groups across the globe....
Jeff Parker on John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" (1965)
Heat Rocks - March 04, 2021 19:12 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsIt doesn't get much more classic than this, John Coltrane's A Love Supreme is a bonafide heat rock. Musician/DJ Jeff Parker sits down with Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss this truly iconic album, it's unexpected gospel leanings, and the intentionality behind every aspect of thi...
Samm Henshaw on Kirk Franklin's "The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin" (2002)
Heat Rocks - February 25, 2021 23:48 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsSinger/songwriter Samm Henshaw sits down with us remotely to discuss Kirk Franklin's gospel masterpiece, The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin. The blending of secular music and gospel, Kirk Franklin's role in the gospel music scene, and how his own work has been influenced by Kirk's work. More on Samm...
Take Two #8: Mary J Blige's "What's the 411?" with Naima Cochrane
Heat Rocks - February 19, 2021 00:38 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsWe wrap up another edition of Take Two and discuss Mary J Blige's debut album What's The 411? We get into Mary's role in hip-hop soul, the story of Uptown Records, and Mary's image at the time. More on Naima Check out #MusicSermon Naima’s chat with the National Museum of African American Mus...
Take Two #7: Mary J Blige's "Mary" with Naima Cochrane
Heat Rocks - February 12, 2021 00:01 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsTake Two is back again with another couple of iconic albums from an iconic artist. This time, Morgan is talking about Mary J Blige's album "Mary" with music industry vet Naima Cochrane. We get into Mary's shift in tone on this album, the production and talent behind the scenes, and what Mary mea...
J Dilla Special
Heat Rocks - February 04, 2021 18:14 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsIn honor of J Dilla's birthday, we've put together a medley episode featuring our conversations on Donuts and Fantastic, Vol. 2 with Nate Patrin and Dan Charnas, respectively. Happy Birthday Jay Dee, we miss you. If you like these snippets, please check out our full episodes in the archives! S...
Valerie June on Etta James' "At Last!" (1960)
Heat Rocks - January 28, 2021 20:10 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsIn January 1960, 22 year-old Etta James began recording her debut album, At Last! It would go on to be her best selling record and the title track is undoubtedly one of the greatest songs ever to be put on wax. Etta lived the blues and effortlessly moved through pop, R&B, and rock. She went on...
Salaam Remi on Jungle Brothers' "Straight Out The Jungle" (1988)
Heat Rocks - January 21, 2021 20:34 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsThere's a certain lo-fi feel to Jungle Brothers' debut effort, Straight Out The Jungle. The group made the record at home using early sampling technology, but its influence is undeniable. It brought together house music, jazz, and hip-hop, and marked the beginning of the Native Tongues family. ...
DJ Soul Sister on The Meters' "Rejuvenation" (1974)
Heat Rocks - January 15, 2021 01:23 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsThe Meters helped change the New Orleans sonic landscape with their funky records and signature "second line" rhythms and in 1974, they released the heater Rejuvenation. The biggest difference on this record: vocals. Most of the members got a chance to flex their vocal and instrumental talents. ...
Brittany Spanos on Mariah Carey's "The Emancipation of Mimi" (2005)
Heat Rocks - January 07, 2021 23:38 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsBy 2005, Mariah Carey had been through the wringer. Her debut film Glitter bombed at the box office and the accompanying soundtrack performed poorly, at least in comparison to Mariah's previous efforts. Her intended comeback album Charmbracelet received some praise but still failed to bring he...
Our Heat Rocks of 2020
Heat Rocks - December 31, 2020 20:39 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsOliver and Morgan discuss their personal favorite records of 2020 and talk about their hopes for the new year. Thanks for sticking with us through this year, Heat Rockers! We are selling custom 45 adapters with the proceeds going to the Downtown Women’s Center. You can find a link to preorder ...
Phonte on Intro's "Intro" (1993)
Heat Rocks - December 24, 2020 19:29 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsWe are re-airing one of our all-time favorite episodes. It's our discussion with Phonte about Intro's self-titled album from way back in 2017. This week rapper, producer, and songwriter Phonte (Foreign Exchange, Little Brother) joins Oliver and Morgan to talk about R&B group Intro’s 1993 self-t...
Heat Rocks Holiday Music Special 2020
Heat Rocks - December 17, 2020 22:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsOliver and Morgan sit down with music supervisor Jocelyn Brown to discuss their favorite holiday songs, Christmas trap music, and the tightrope novelty songs must walk to become a great holiday classic. More on Jocelyn Jocelyn's interview with the Music and Sound Awards Twitter | Instagram ...
Take Two #6: Drake's "Scorpion" (2018)
Heat Rocks - December 10, 2020 21:57 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsIn this installment of Take Two, we’re looking at two albums from the one and only Drake. Last week, we talked about Nothing Was The Same and this time around, we're chatting about the 2018 double album Scorpion. As mentioned in the show, we are selling custom 45 adapters with the proceeds goin...
Take Two #5: Drake's "Nothing Was The Same" (2013)
Heat Rocks - December 03, 2020 19:49 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsIn this installment of Take Two, we're looking at two albums from one of the biggest and most prolific rappers of the 2010s, Toronto's very own Drake. Next week, we'll be diving into his 2018 double album Scorpion, but for now, we're talking about Nothing Was The Same from 2013. As mentioned ...
Bonus Beats: Formative Songs with G Yamazawa
Heat Rocks - December 01, 2020 19:41 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsOliver invites G Yamazawa back on the show to talk about three songs that shaped his life and rap style. Check out our full discussion with G Yamazawa and listen to his new album! If you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!
Soulquarian Medley
Heat Rocks - November 26, 2020 17:22 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsThis week, we're giving thanks and replaying our three episodes on albums produced by the Soulquarians, all of which turned 20 this year: Ill Camille on Common's "Like Water for Chocolate," Bosco on Erykah Badu's "Mama's Gun," and Tall Black Guy on D'Angelo's "Voodoo" If you like these snipp...
Bonus Beats: Discovering Music Through Samples with Joseph Schloss
Heat Rocks - November 24, 2020 21:40 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 441 ratingsOliver sits down with ethnomusicologist Dr. Joseph Schloss to discuss the origins of sampling in hip-hop and a few of their favorite music discoveries through samples. Pick up Joseph's books! If you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!
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