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Nov 9, 2022 • 1h 6min

Capital Punishment (feat. Sleep Sinatra)

Nebraska native Sleep Sinatra joins us to talk about his recent release, the Ohbliv produced album "Shadow Self". Sleep discusses the concept behind "Shadow Self" and gave us the story behind his collaboration with Ohbliv. He also talks about the production that he contributed to the recent debut self-titled album from ManDaMyth and offers some insight into the history of the Black arts in Nebraska. Then we discuss his album pick for this episode - the 1998 debut album from Big Pun,  "Capital Punishment". Listen and purchase Sleep Sinatra's "Shadow Self" as well as the rest of his catalogue at sleepsinatra1.bandcamp.com/album/shadow-self Listen and purchase ManDaMyth's album at damn-that-noise.bandcamp.com/album/mandamyth
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Oct 26, 2022 • 1h 23min

Can-i-bus (feat. Caltrops Press)

Caltrops Press is a rap zine and a Tumblr page and a literary vessel that dissects modern hip hop by first joining it seamlessly with world history, classic works of poetry, film, old school lyricism, and razor sharp insight. Joe is the man behind Caltrops and he joins us to talk about his writing, the process behind it, and the story of Caltrops Press. Then we have an unusual discussion about Joe's album pick for this episode, the debut album from Canibus.  Check out Caltrops Press at: caltropspress.tumblr.com Find it on Twitter and Instragram @caltrops_press
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Oct 12, 2022 • 1h 26min

BEGBORROWSTEEL (feat. Child Actor)

Max Heath is one half of the duo Child Actor and is the person responsible for crafting the production behind artists such as Armand Hammer (billy woods and E L U C I D), AKAI SOLO, ShrapKnel, Open Mike Eagle, Serengeti, and amani & robalu. He joined us for a thoughtful conversation about the art of beat making and shared some of the stories behind songs like "Charms" (Armand Hammer), "Sun 2 Moon" (AKAI SOLO), and "Old Magic" (E L U C I D). Then we discuss his album pick for this episode - the 2005 release from Count Bass D - "BEGBORROWSTEEL". Find Child Actor's music here "Charms" from Armand Hammer here "Sun 2 Moon" from AKAI SOLO here "Old Magic" from E L U C I D here "Starchild" from amani and robalu here
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Sep 28, 2022 • 1h 15min

Mama Said Knock You Out (feat. Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire)

We talked with Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire about his forthcoming album “VOL. 1: I Love Y.O.U. Cuz Y.O.U. Ugly”. The album signals a new chapter in eXquire’s life and career and he explained to us how understanding has got him feeling more like himself than ever. Then we nerd out over his album pick for this episode “Mama Said Knock You Out” and eXquire makes a compelling case for why LL Cool J is the greatest rapper of all time. Stream and purchase "VOL 1: I Love Y.O.U. Cuz Y.O.U. Ugly" right here.
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Sep 14, 2022 • 1h 16min

Stankonia (feat. Brian Ennals and Infinity Knives)

Baltimore based Brian Ennals and Infinity Knives are the duo behind the powerfully cathartic "King Cobra". They joined us for a conversation of substance, which is kind of our thing, but this felt especially relevant to the past two years, as is the music that these two artists have created. Plus we had a fun discussion around their album pick for this episode - "Stankonia" Stream and purchase "King Cobra" here: phantomlimblabel.bandcamp.com/album/king-cobra
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Aug 31, 2022 • 1h 35min

And Then There Was X (feat. Justo the MC & maticulous)

Justo the MC and maticulous join us to talk about their forthcoming project “Three” and the collaborative relationship that they have built over the course of the past few years. Then we get into their album pick for this episode - “…And Then There Was X” - the third offering in a historic run for the iconic DMX. Find music from Justo the MC at linktr.ee/Justo_the_mc Find music and merch from maticulous at maticulous21.bandcamp.com
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Aug 17, 2022 • 1h 16min

Guns (feat. E L U C I D)

E L U C I D (Armand Hammer) joins us to talk about his excellent new solo release "I Told Bessie" and all things related. Then in the second half we do something that we've never done before...we discuss an album chosen by you, the listener. "Guns" by Quelle Chris is the subject of our focus and we ask E L U C I D to tell us his impressions of the album and Quelle's work as a whole. You can find "I Told Bessie" and associated merch/physicals at backwoodzstudioz.com or on E L U C I D's bandcamp page. 
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Aug 3, 2022 • 1h 11min

The Cool (feat. Wavy Bagels)

The multi-talented Wavy Bagels joins us to discuss his most recent project "BAVY" on which the producer, song writer, rapper, and singer displays his full arsenal. Wavy also talks a bit about "mutatis mutandis", the album he fully produced for S!LENCE at the end of 2021. Then we discuss a rather meaningful album for Wavy, Lupe Fiasco's "The Cool". Stream/purchase "BAVY" and "mutatis mutandis" from Wavy Bagels on Bandcamp: wavybagels.bandcamp.com
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Jul 20, 2022 • 1h 54min

Soul Survivor (feat. TTK)

Painter, graphic designer, art director and now film director TTK joins us to talk about his recently premiered short documentary called "Just Like Me". The film was made with the purpose of educating and inspiring the next generation of Black creatives and we discuss some of the motivation and inspiration that both contributed to the film and has already come out of it. We also talk a bit about TTK's time at Mass Appeal including his design work for "Nasir" and DJ Shadow/Run The Jewels "Nobody Speak". Then we discuss TTK's album pick for this episode - Pete Rock's 1998 solo debut "Soul Survivor". The instrumental interludes you hear in this episode are excerpts of some of the music created for "Just Like Me" by Jacques Retro & beskept. You can view the documentary at justlikeme-havas.com And learn more about TTK's work by visiting artbyttk.com
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Jul 6, 2022 • 1h 14min

We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service (feat. Ace Cannons and MIGHTYHEALTHY)

Ace Cannons and MIGHTYHEALTHY join us to talk about their recent project MIGHTYCANNONS and the idea/inspiration behind it. We discuss how drums and increased BPMs set them apart from the current independent scene while also bringing a sense of nostalgia. Then, of course, we discuss their album pick for this episode - the final full-length from A Tribe Called Quest. 

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