Let the Record Show

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which musicians, DJs, rappers, and producers discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conference episodes. Episode 49 features indie-rap-sensation-turned-funky-drummer J-Zone. With the release of the fifth Du-Rites album A Funky Bad Time coming on November 13th, J-Zone joins hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to dig through some of his favorite tracks. Early 90s hip-hop deep cuts from Ice Cube, Terminator X, Schoolly D and Tim Dog show the clear influence seen in J’s early rap solo recordings on Old Maid Entertainment, while a selection of refined rare grooves from Kool & The Gang, Slave, and Jack DeJohnette exemplify his love for drumming as a part of The Du-Rites. In each case, oddball pressings and vinyl rarities are showcased for each song. J-Zone’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 49th episode in the series and the fourteenth episode of Season 4. Guests on previous episodes this season have included Cut Copy, Blu & Exile, Sofi Tukker, The Free Nationals, R.A. The Rugged Man, RJD2, Little Brother, Cam O’bi, Dudley Perkins, YehMe2, Rittz, SNAILS and Malik.

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which musicians, DJs, rappers, and producers discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conference episodes. Episode 48 features Grammy-nominated, Australian electronic act Cut Copy. Having just released their new album Freeze, Melt, Cut Copy join hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to dig through some of their favorite tracks. Members Dan Whitford, Mitchell Scott and Ben Browning select a handful of choice cuts, including staples from the likes of DJ Shadow, The KLF, and Yaz, as well as contemporary classics by The Avalanches, Chris Cohen, and Jerry Paper (Stones Throw). They also talk about their new album Freeze, Melt, which serendipitously acts as the perfect soundtrack to a pandemic. In each case, oddball pressings and vinyl rarities are showcased for each song. Cut Copy’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 48th episode in the series and the thirteenth episode of Season 4. Guests on previous episodes this season have included Blu & Exile, Sofi Tukker, The Free Nationals, R.A. The Rugged Man, RJD2, Little Brother, Cam O’bi, Dudley Perkins, YehMe2, Rittz, SNAILS and Malik.

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conference episodes. Episode 47 features Southern California underground hip-hop duo Blu & Exile. Having just released their new album "Miles: From an Interlude Called Life", Blu and Exile join hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to dig through some of their favorite songs of all time. Many of these artists are name-dropped on the new album, as the two select from a diverse palette of tracks that includes songs by Miles Davis, Ice Cube, Prince, LL Cool J, Ron Carter, Ice-T, Yusef Lateef, Anita Baker, and Getz & Gilberto. Producer Exile also gives a status update on his Emanon reunion album with Aloe Blacc. Blu & Exile’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 47th episode in the series and the twelfth episode of Season 4. Guests on previous episodes this season have included Sofi Tukker, The Free Nationals, R.A. The Rugged Man, RJD2, Little Brother, Cam O’bi, Dudley Perkins, YehMe2, Rittz, SNAILS and Malik.

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – is back with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conferenced episodes. Episode 46 features rising producer Malik, best known for his Grammy award-winning work with Ariana Grande, as well as JID, Earthgang, and No I.D.'s ARTium Recordings. Hot off the heels of the release of his new single “Violet” - the latest from his forthcoming project Spectrum - Brian “Malik” Baptiste joins hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to dig through some of his favorite songs of all time. The Austin, TX native chooses a diverse palette of tracks that includes some of the greatest songs of all time, such as cuts from Queen and The Beach Boys to obscurities from Bon Iver and Julie Andrews. They also explore the sample connections between Kanye West, Elton John, and Steely Dan. Malik’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 46th episode in the series and the eleventh episode of Season 4. Guests on previous episodes this season have included Sofi Tukker, The Free Nationals, R.A. The Rugged Man, RJD2, Little Brother, Cam O’bi, Dudley Perkins, YehMe2, Rittz, and SNAILS.

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – is back with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conferenced episodes. Episode 45 features NYC electronic dance duo Sofi Tukker, best known for their infectious hits that have been featured in multiple ads for Apple, as well as Samsung, Smirnoff, and Amazon. Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern join hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to dig through some of the songs that have influenced them, with a diverse crate of track selections that includes Jack White, The Animals, Gnarls Barkley, Buena Vista Social Club, Stan Getz & João Gilberto, and September. The duo also reveals the origins of some of their most recognizable hits, “Best Friend”, “House Arrest”, and “Purple Hat”, as the latter is discussed while the Record Store Day 2020 “Dancing on the People” purple vinyl spins. Sofi Tukker’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 45th episode in the series and the tenth episode of Season 4.

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – is back with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conferenced episodes. Episode 44 features The Free Nationals, the four-piece band who often share stages with Grammy Award winning superstar Anderson .Paak, following the recent release of their self-titled debut album. The quartet of Ron “T’nava” Avant, Kelsey Gonzalez, Jose Rios, and Callum Connor bring their trademark sense of humor and unbreakable camaraderie to the show, as each member selects three of their favorite songs of all time. A wide range of influences is presented from classic hip-hop (2Pac) to funk (Thundercat) to soul (D’Angelo) to jazz fusion (Herbie Hancock) to punk rock (The Ramones) to classic rock (Led Zeppelin) and much more. Additionally, Ron T’nava Avant makes guacamole during the interview and Callum submitted an entire list of songs by “Weird Al” Yankovic. The band’s self-titled debut album, Free Nationals, is on streaming services now. As featured in the episode, pre-orders for the gold double vinyl variant of the album are up now at Fat Beats, while the transparent splatter double vinyl edition is available now via Urban Outfitters. Guests on the album include Anderson .Paak, Mac Miller, Kali Uchis, Conway, Westside Gunn, T.I., Shafiq Husayn (SA-RA), and many more. The Free Nationals appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 44th episode in the series and the ninth episode of Season 4. Let the Record Show will continue in the coming weeks with Sofi Tukker. The Free Nationals - Free Nationals 2LP (Gold Variant) Pre-Order https://www.fatbeats.com/products/the... The Free Nationals - Free Nationals 2LP (Splatter Variant) https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/...

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – is back with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conferenced episodes. Episode 43 features cult legend of underground hip-hop, R.A. The Rugged Man. Having just released his new album “All My Heroes Are Dead” on Nature Sounds Entertainment, R.A. picks a series of his all-time favorite songs from some of his rap heroes that are no longer with us. From Big L to Apache to The Educated Rapper to Heavy D, Rugged Man and the Let the Record Show crew dig through a series of both well-known hits and little heard obscurities of rap history. Toward the end of the episode, R.A. also speaks on his classic tribute to his father’s time in Vietnam on “Uncommon Valor” with Jedi Mind Tricks and drops hints about an upcoming collaborative album with another artist coming in the future. This marks R.A.’s second appearance on Let the Record Show, first appearing in 2017 alongside A-F-R-O on the third episode of the show. This Show marks the 43rd episode in the series and the eighth episode of Season 4

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – is back with its “Socially Distant Series” of video-conferenced episodes. Episode 42 features producer/instrumentalist RJD2, who just released his new album "The Fun Ones." RJ picks a series of timeless records that have influenced him over the years and helped shape him as a producer. From 90s hip-hop (A Tribe Called Quest) to 60s jazz (John Coltrane) to 70s soul (Cutis Mayfield) to 80s R&B (Chaka Khan), RJ selects ten crate dug classics that span multiple genres. Listening to these songs with a producer’s ear, RJ breaks down the respective brilliance of each, from both a technical and music-loving perspective. He also gives a glimpse into the process and philosophy behind his new album, "The Fun Ones", while surrounded in a room full of vintage synths. RJD2’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 42nd episode in the series and the seventh episode of Season 4.    

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – is back after a pandemic-induced hiatus. Episode 41 is the first in its video-conferenced “Socially Distant Series” featuring North Carolina hip-hop duo Little Brother (aka Phonte Coleman and Rapper Big Pooh). A lot of history precedes the episode, as Little Brother group member Phonte was one of the earliest guests on Let the Record Show in its second episode alongside Nicolay as The Foreign Exchange. In turn, the Let the Record Show hosts championed Little Brother’s music early on via HipHopSite.com in the early 2000s through a series of exclusive retail releases. Most recently, Little Brother received critical acclaim for their 2019 return album May the Lord Watch. Longtime friends reunite in this episode to debate everything from Raekwon to Radiohead, with a series of hot takes that erupt into hilarious, spirited debates. Topics include the moment Ice Cube albums began to disappoint, if Nas’ It Was Written is superior to Illmatic (!), if Goodie Mob’s Soul Food is better than Outkast’s ATLiens (!!), and what the worst Wu-Tang solo album is. As the longest episode in the series yet, the rap blasphemy is abundant and the musical minutia is massive, with over 75 songs mentioned or referenced throughout the conversation. Towards the end of the show, Little Brother reveals plans for an upcoming, full-length documentary film, which will explore their story in detail, and where things went wrong during the group’s history. Originally released April 2020.

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues its fourth season today with Grammy award-winning producer Cam O’bi. A Las Vegas hometown hero, the rising producer recently won a Grammy for his work on Chance the Rapper’s "Coloring Book" LP, which was awarded Best Rap Album in 2017. O’bi’s discography includes an extensive playlist of tracks from hip-hop’s new generation, working with some of the most celebrated artists in the genre, including Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Anderson .Paak, Vic Mensa, Big Sean, SZA, Noname, Mick Jenkins, and Isiah Rashad, among others. Cam’s song selections on Let the Record Show show intricate knowledge and a multi-genre obsession with music, with a crate of tracks that include Michael Jackson classics, J. Dilla bangers, shoegaze rock sleeper hits, and some incredibly unexpected showtunes. O’bi breaks down each song with a cerebral approach, showing a deep understanding of musicality and brilliance behind the boards. Towards the end of the show, O’bi also spills details on his forthcoming album Grown Ass Kid and what to expect from the project. Originally released March 2020

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues its fourth season today with rapper / singer Dudley Perkins aka Declaime. Dudley recently released a new collaborative album with Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Georgia Anne Muldrow – who is also his wife – entitled G&D "Black Love and War". Hot off the heels of this release, Perkins sat down with longtime friends Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to discuss some of his most influential cuts of all time. Heavily influenced by the funk, his selections span classic cuts that somehow all related back to one another. Vinyl rarities and oddities are shown, such as a 1978 Parliament picture disc, a double-cut/parallel groove De La Soul record, and a Slick Rick "The Great Adventures of..." anniversary edition, complete with eye-patch, the latter courtesy of Urban Legends/UMVD. While discussing his first appearance on wax on Tha Alkaholiks’ 1995 "Coast II Coast" LP, which found him rhyming alongside The Lootpack on “WLIX”, host Mike Pizzo surprises Dudley by producing a lost, unreleased demo EP of his on cassette, entirely produced by Madlib. The tape was put together by Pizzo and Perkins 22 years ago, complete with cover art made in Corel Draw. Dudley’s reaction is priceless. Originally released Feb. 2020.

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues its fourth season today with the man legally known as Josh Young aka DJ/producer YehMe2. Among his selections, the former Flosstradamus member selects a crateful of Chicago classics, from Kanye West club bangers to classic house staples like Cajmere’s “Percolator.” He reveals tales behind the early days of A-Trak’s Fool’s Gold Records, reminiscing on collaborating with his real life sibling Kid Sister, and delves into why juke music never caught on nationwide. He also offers commentary on the debut Flosstradamus single, “Big Bills”, featuring Caroline Polachek, pulling the curtain back on the origins of his former duo with Curt Cameruci. Peppering in offbeat selections from Dr. Octagon and Billy Bragg, Josh selects a well-rounded, eclectic list of cuts for this episode of Let the Record Show. Originally released Feb. 2020.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its fourth season today with the rapper legally known as Jonathan McCollum aka Rittz. Shot during a stop on last year’s Winner’s Circle Tour alongside Dizzy Wright, the CNT Records founder sits down with hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace at SON Studios in Las Vegas. Together they dig through the crates, digging up hip-hop classics from 2Pac, The Geto Boys, Juvenile and Jay-Z, balanced out with rock and soul staples from the likes of The Jacksons, Toto, Stevie Wonder, and Alice In Chains. As a self-proclaimed “B-Side kind of guy,” Rittz didn’t pick the songs that you’d think. Originally aired in January 2020.

Shot during a stop on last year’s World of Slime Tour, the brainchild behind Slugz Music and the former OWSLA affiliate sits down with hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace at SON Studios in Las Vegas. Together they dig through the crates, selecting a fistful of records that helped inspire the Montreal, Quebec producer/DJ. SNAILS hand picks classic rock standards from the likes of Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, and Led Zeppelin, the latter which leads to a backwards playing of “Stairway to Heaven” to reveal supposed Satanic messages, much to SNAILS’ surprise. SNAILS is also caught off guard when exploring early Def Jam / Rick Rubin pick “Angel of Death” by Slayer, which leads to a mining of Public Enemy’s “She Watch Channel Zero.” SNAILS’ appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 36th episode in the series and the first new episode of the year, which launches the fourth season of the show. Forthcoming episodes of season 4 will include rapper Rittz and Fool’s Gold producer/DJ YehMe2, formerly of Flosstradamus. Originally released January 2020.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, finishes its marathon third season today with the biggest celebrity of all time, Santa Claus. After a no-show from Las Vegas resident Celine Dion, hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace found themselves in a predicament, without a guest for the episode. Luckily Santa Claus, bearing a gold sack of vinyl treats, showed up just in time to fill the guest spot. Santa commended the boys for sharing musical knowledge all year long with Let the Record Show, but in this episode brings some of his favorite holiday records, showcasing oddball pressings of beloved classics like Run DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis”, Band Aid “Do They Know It’s Christmas”, and Outkast “Player’s Ball”, among others. Santa impresses the hosts with extensive, encyclopedic musical knowledge for every song discussed in the episode.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace sit down with producer/DJ 4B, best known for his work with Mad Decent, Flosstradamus, and Ultra Music. Having released his new single “Did You” with Chris Brown this past Friday, 4B – legally Bobby Mckeon Jr – joins the Let the Record Show at SON Studios in Las Vegas to talk about 10 songs that helped shaped his musical tastes. From golden era hip-hop bangers from Biggie, Big Daddy Kane, and Method Man & Redman, to electronic music staples like Robin S “Show Me Love”, Major Lazer “Get Free”, and T2 “Heartbroken”, 4B’s selections articulate his dual Staten Island, NY / New Jersey upbringing. During the interview, 4B recounts a hilarious Diplo story, selling DJ equipment to Redman, and his mom rapping “Gangsta’s Paradise” word-for word. Originally released Nov. 2019.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace welcome back Chromeo’s Dave 1, who is the first returning guest to the series. Originally appearing in episode 7 of Let the Record Show back in 2018, the man legally known as David Macklovitch stops through the show once again to wax poetically about more of his favorite tracks of all time. From J Dilla to Fleetwood Mac, Pete Rock to Phoenix, all bases are covered, including whether or not he has had the Mobb Deep “Quiet Storm” / “White Lines” conversation yet with Duran Duran’s John Taylor, whose daughter he just became engaged to. Toward the end of the hour-long conversation, Dave begins to reveal details about the sound of Chromeo’s next album, as well as plans for an imprint label. “On the next joint, I’m doing some Prince Dirty Mind, 4-track [recorder] songs. Not the whole way. I want to try that, because we’ve never done that.” “We are producing other artists. This [“Right Back Home to You”] is where I’m going next. Late night, what DJ Spinna would deejay. That’s Ian Isiah [singing on “Right Back Home to You”], we’ve got a whole project with him. He’s going to be our first artist to come out on our own label,” he revealed. “It would kind of be this… adult, rare groove, smokey. Maybe a little bit of Air, in terms of the slickness, but… this,” referring to how “Right Back Home to You” could shape the sound of their next album. “It’s more like, for the heads, but less thought over. A little more pure. If you’re into hip-hop, you’ll like this. If you’re into electronic, you’ll like this.” “Also, just, like, other songs that we’ve never referenced with Chromeo… I really want to go in on, like, Patrice Rushien. That ‘Forget Me Nots’ thing…” explained Macklovitch. “I like this sort of warmth. I want to find some warmth, and some stuff that we can just put on at home and groove… Or like, songs like [Asha Puthli ] “Space Talk”... George Duke deep cuts, some Herbie. Kind of, flirt with jazz a little more.” Dave explained that the new direction will allow his bandmate P-Thugg to dig deep into his collection of vintage synths. “P’s going to be happy, because now I’m like ‘Go ahead, put all of your expensive chords in there.’ For years, I was like ‘No! Do not give me those gospel chords; it’s too complicated. Now I’m like ‘Go ‘head. Put a 13th. Go. Put a 9th, put an 11th. Go. Because I want to flirt with that jazz, Herbie thing,’ he laughed.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace speak with Orange County, NY cult rap heroes The Doppelgangaz. The duo of EP (Erik Sakla) and Matter Ov Fact (Matt Bennett) stopped through SON Studios in Las Vegas to sit down with the Let the Record Show crew, mulling over a two fistfuls of classic vinyl cuts that influenced their sound. With clear inspiration from both coasts in their music, it’s no surprise that the two selected classic rap selections from each Nas, Mobb Deep, Kurupt, 2Pac, and others. Leaning heavily on sample-based beats, we also see selections of R&B classics from the likes of Midnight Star, Cameo, and Bobby Caldwell. With their YouTube channel boasting over 6 million cumulative views and tens of millions of streams across both Spotify and Apple Music, The Doppelgangaz have independently carved out a loyal, dedicated fanbase. With seven full-length studio albums and several instrumental and EP projects in their catalog, The Doppelgangaz look forward to the 2020 releases of their eighth LP, Black Cloak Lifestyle, as well as G-Pack Vol. 2 and Beats for Brothers Vol. 5, each of which they speak about in this episode.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace speak with breaking new songwriter/vocalist/producer CADE. Timed with the release of his new single “Better Off Alone”, available today on Ultra Music, CADE digs in the crates with Pizzo and Peace, selecting a few of the tracks that have influenced him as an emerging new artist. From the recent sounds of Drake and Disclosure to rock staples from Fleetwood Mac and Kings of Leon, CADE explains how each song selection altered his approach and philosophy to creating music. Originally released Oct. 2019.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace speak with original Beastie Boys jockey of discs, DJ Hurricane. Backing the group during arguably their greatest era, from 1986 - 1997, Hurricane watched the band transform from the beer-drinking, breath-stinking, glue-sniffing Def Jam hip-hop trio to the multi-instrumentalist, genre-bending, Grand Royal rap activists they are known as today. Growing up alongside Jam Master Jay, Hurricane was also present for the formation of Run-D.M.C. As hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace dig up obscure vinyl pressings of some Beastie Boys and Run-D.M.C. classics, Hurricane pulls the curtain back on the early history of both groups. Hurricane also touches upon foundational hip-hop classics, breaks, and samples throughout his song selections. Originally released September 2019.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace speak with electronic music DJ/producer Valentino Khan. Having just released his new House Party EP via Diplo’s Mad Decent imprint, Valentino digs through the crates and discusses the songs that have influenced him the most. He reps his LA Dodgers cap in full, picking a handful of Cali classics from the likes of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and other West Coast all-stars. Through his track selections, Khan also explains how the sparse production of Virginia’s Timbaland and the Neptunes shaped his early hip-hop ear, while dirty, distorted Euro club bangers from Justice, Chuckie, and Afrojack turned him on to electronic dance music. He also touches upon a few funk staples from genre-defining legends George Clinton and Prince.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace speak with Philadelphia indie rap duo the High & Mighty. Dissecting the parts of their breakthrough classic "B-Boy Document", Mr. Eon and DJ Mighty Mi select platters from Mantronix, Boogie Down Productions, and Krown Rulers, while recounting tales of their early days on Rawkus Records and working alongside Mos Def and El-P of Run the Jewels. Classic rap staples from Public Enemy, King T, Ultramagnetic MC's are also featured, along with a handful of little known underground Philly classics.

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which musicians, rappers, producers and DJs discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace sit down with storied DJ, festival founder, and music industry executive Gary Richards aka Destructo. Richards’ set of song selections almost plays like a recipe for his G-House sound, mixing pioneering electronic classics from Kraftwerk and Giorgio Moroder with west coast hip-hop standards from Dr. Dre and Eazy-E, and adding in a dash of darkness from Depeche Mode and Nine Inch Nails. Having founded the Electronic Daisy Carnival, Hard Fest, and AMFAMFAMF festivals, as well as having worked alongside Rick Rubin at Def American, and still regularly producing his own brand of electronic music, Richards has spent a lifetime in the music industry. He recounts tales of strange dinners with Ruthless Records founder Jerry Heller, Warren G passing out in the studio, getting The Cure to cover Depeche Mode and upsetting Giorgio Moroder.    

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which musicians, rappers, producers and DJs discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace sit down with legendary Oakland emcee, Hieroglyphics founder, and frequent Gorillaz collaborator Del the Funky Homosapien. While on tour in celebration of the 21st anniversary of Hiero’s "Third Eye Vision" LP, Del stopped by SON Studios in Las Vegas to dig through several of his favorite songs of all time, ranging from hip-hop classics by Big Daddy Kane and Boogie Down Productions to counter-culture rock cuts from Black Flag and Frank Zappa, among others. Each of the tracks are discussed in-depth while their rare vinyl pieces are showcased. Also touching upon the music of George Clinton, Del reveals the history behind the creation of his 1991 debut album "I Wish My Brother George Was Here" with his cousin Ice Cube. As an added bonus, Del also pulls back the curtain on the meaning behind his fan favorite B-side track “Eye Examination”. Originally released July 2019

During a break in Las Vegas, NV on his It Goes Up Tour, Tech N9ne stopped through SON Studios to reveal five of his favorite songs of all time, which range from hip-hop classics from Public Enemy and Afrika Bambaataa to the score of a certain slasher flick classic. Watch through and you’ll even catch Tech do impromptu sing-alongs to Prince and The Doors. Each of the tracks are discussed in-depth while their rare vinyl pieces are showcased.   As an added bonus, Tech previews an unreleased collaboration that was meant for himself and Outkast during the episode. The song, “KraftTwerk” was never released due to an unclearable sample from Kraftwerk’s “Numbers”. Tech plays a snippet of the track, which features him rapping over the "Computer World" classic at a relentless pace. Originally released June 2019.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which musicians, rappers, producers and DJs discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace sit down with Los Angeles cult hero Murs. Revealing fandom for each Q-Tip, MF Doom, and Boot Camp Click, Murs details his experiences as a young LA teenager that would later see him working alongside many of his influences via his Paid Dues festival or other collaborations. Behind the scenes tales of rap legends are revealed by both Murs and the Let the Record Show hosts. Having just wrapped up the Over the Odyssey nationwide tour, Murs recently announced a two-part album with 9th Wonder, The Iliad is Dead / And the Odyssey is Over. The announcement comes with the release of two singles “Night Shift” b/w “Ga$ Station Gucci Belt”. This double album comes just 15 years after the duo’s initial collaborative LP for Definitive Jux, Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition. Originally released June 2019.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace sit down with turntablist/DJ/producer Cut Chemist. In Las Vegas earlier this year for the unveiling of the Technics 1200MK7 turntable at his Boiler Room performance with Kenny Dope, the man legally known as Lucas MacFadden stopped by Let the Record Show to drop knowledge on some crate dug classics. Cut’s song picks reveal an obsession with the intricate sample-based production of Large Professor, the Bomb Squad and the Dust Brothers, along with some deep cuts from The Beatles, Giorgio Moroder and the Sylvers. It’s been a busy year for Cut Chemist, who recently contributed to Sony/Marvel’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse score. Cut also created the music for the Spike Jonez directed stage show Beastie Boys Story, with an accompanying Beastie Boys Book Mix. In this episode, Cut also teases a 20-year anniversary show for his cult classic, 7-11 inspired mix with DJ Shadow, Brainfreeze.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace speak with Stones Throw alum and one-half of Tuxedo, Mayer Hawthorne. From the classic doo-wop stylings of The Festivals to the lush melodies of musical antiheroes Steely Dan, Mayer’s song selections draw a clear line to the sounds of his own discography, along with some deep cut selections from fallen idols J. Dilla and Prince. Originally released April 2019.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace speak with legendary Brooklyn emcee Masta Ace and producer Marco Polo. Following the release of his eighth album, "A Breukelen Story" – a collaborative LP with Toronto bred, BK-based producer Marco Polo – Masta Ace looks back on a career that spans thirty years, as the duo selects a list of vinyl cuts that shaped their individual tastes over the years. Their selections range from endlessly sampled breaks from Bob James and Donald Byrd to iron clad hip-hop classics from Run-DMC, Afrika Bambaataa and Gang Starr. Originally released April 2019.

Hot off the heels of her new album Overload (executive produced by Dudley Perkins, Aloe Blacc & Flying Lotus), Georgia Anne Muldrow selects several records that have influenced her over the years, from the endlessly sampled, genre-defining funk of George Clinton’s Parliament the 80s panache of Prince to the punk rock stylings of Bad Brains. Georgia’s reactions to each of the songs are absolutely priceless – at times heartfelt – such as when she explains how John Coltrane got her through experiencing 9/11 from under the World Trade Center, trapped in the subway. She also emotionally explores her musical family history, with selections from her husband and former Stones Throw labelmate Dudley Perkins, as well as mined 70’s obscurities from her mother Rickie Boger. Originally released March 2019.    

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace sit down with Lil Jon. Shot just a week after his Super Bowl Pepsi commercial with Steve Carrell and Cardi B aired, Lil Jon defies expectation yet again with his song selections on Let the Record Show. Taking us back through his early years, Lil Jon reveals the songs that shaped his tastes, with classic picks such as Cybotron’s “Clear”, Afro-Rican “Give It All U Got”, Lil’ Louis “French Kiss”, and Planet Patrol’s “Play At Your Own Risk”, to name a few. Jon also teases that he and Usher have collaborated on a follow-up to “Yeah!”, which samples one of his picks for the show, Loose Joints’ “Is It All Over My Face”. He also recalls studio tales of making some of his earliest hits, including Capleton’s “Tour” and “Wings of the Morning” with Method Man, as well as Ghost Town DJ’s “My Boo”. Originally released March 2019.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace sit down with legendary Dogg Pound emcee Kurupt. Growing up in Philadelphia and later moving to Hawthorne, California, Kurupt was influenced by both east and west coast hip-hop classics that are revealed in this episode. From the prophetic teachings of KRS-One and Public Enemy to the nasty raps of Too $hort and N.W.A, Kurupt has lyrics from both ends of the country embedded in his brain.   Kurupt recounts tales of the early Death Row Records era and the Philadelphia battle rap scene, including his first group A.L.P. and The K.I.D. Kurupt also reveals his thoughts on Dr. Dre’s shelved Rakim album “Oh My God”. An episode that is equal parts hilarious and touching, Kurupt is also seen singing along to ballads from Prince and Patti LaBelle. Originally released February 2019.  

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today with multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated producer Just Blaze. A seasoned vinyl collector himself, Just Blaze reveals a handful of seminal funk, hip-hop, house, and 80s classics that shaped his tastes at an early age, covering everything from Large Professor to Todd Terry to Phil Collins. Blaze also recounts the stories behind the making of each Jay Z’s “U Don’t Know”, Beyonce’s “Freedom” and T.I.’s “Laugh at Em”. The long-time Carter collaborator also reveals that he has produced at least two albums of Jay-Z material that remains unreleased and has also recently given M.O.P. all of the instrumentals that were originally intended for their shelved 2004 Roc-A-Fella Records debut.

Season 3 of Let the Record Show kicks off with FLOSSTRADAMUS aka Curt Cameruci, who reveals the songs that influenced him the most in his early years.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, wraps up its second season today with the final episode of 2018, featuring Dilated Peoples / Rhymesayers Entertainment emcee/producer Evidence, aka Michael Perretta. Releasing one of the best-reviewed albums of the year with Weather or Not, Evidence’s latest solo project topped best of 2018 lists from HipHopDX, Ambrosia For Heads, DJBooth, and others. Hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace venture into the origins of Ev’s love for hip-hop, revisiting early rap classics from Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Special Ed, Too $hort, The D.O.C., and more.

In this special "Director's Commentary" edition of Let the Record Show, hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace sit down with legendary jazz producer Bob James to discuss his seminal 1974 track "Nautilus", which has been sampled in countless hip-hop songs (over 400 according to WhoSampled). Peace and Pizzo talk to Bob about the origins of the track "Nautilus." As a special treat, they also get his reaction to a handful of golden era rap classics from Run DMC, Slick Rick, Eric B & Rakim, Main Source, and Ghostface Killah which sampled the track, as the cuts spin on vinyl. Listen to the songs discussed in this episode via Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/letther...

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its second season today with Las Vegas rapper Dizzy Wright. Filmed on location at Dizzy’s newly opened, buzz-worthy Sin City street wear shop Still Movin’, Wright takes hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace on a musical journey of his influences, as select cuts from his life’s soundtrack spin on vinyl. The episode comes as Dizzy makes his way back home to Las Vegas, closing out The Independent Grind tour with Tech N9ne this week. From reminiscing on his family’s connection to Bone Thugs-n-Harmony to watching his child be born to the sounds of Bob Marley, Wright reveals never-heard-before details about his life story, set to his favorite tracks of all time. Golden era hip-hop classics from 2Pac, Biggie, and Jay-Z are discussed, as are staples from the catalogs of Peter Tosh and Earth, Wind, & Fire. It all comes together in the end in a surprise reveal that we won’t spoil here. As an added bonus, Warren Peace tells his infamous Death Row-era DJ story when 2Pac smashed his Biggie records at Club 662. Dizzy’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the thirteenth episode in the series and the ninth episode released this year, following each The Crystal Method, Atmosphere, Skyzoo, Troyboi, Blockhead, Chromeo’s Dave 1, Demigodz rapper Apathy and DJ A-Trak. Let the Record Show will continue in the coming weeks with new episodes featuring Bob James, Evidence, Flosstradamus, and Kurupt.

Listen to all the tracks mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/user/letther... Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series, returns today with The Crystal Method’s Scott Kirkland, who offers a track-by-track dissection of the band’s classic 1997 debut album, "Vegas", as the album spins on vinyl. With "Vegas" celebrating its 21st birthday this year, Kirkland takes a trip back in time to revisit the creation of the album that birthed his and partner Ken Jordan’s careers as The Crystal Method. Kirkland discusses the stories behind each song, including the massive, anthem hits “Busy Child” and “Comin’ Back”. Speaking with fellow Las Vegas-based DJs Warren Peace and Mike Pizzo, the conversation is an expansive talk that touches upon the history of Las Vegas nightlife, revisiting local landmarks such as Club Utopia, The Metz Nightclub, Atomic Liquors, and The Record Gallery. Hilarious tales are recalled from the creation of the Vegas album, from recording the LP in an actual bomb shelter to working on remixes with Ozzy Osbourne, DMX and Ol’ Dirty Bastard. The interview comes just one month after the release of The Crystal Method’s new LP "The Trip Home", which is also discussed toward the end of the episode and played from a vinyl test pressing. Kirkland also reveals that the new album will be followed up with "The Trip Out" in 2019 Kirkland’s appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 12th episode in the series and the first in its new “Director’s Commentary” sub-series. Let the Record Show will continue in the coming weeks with new episodes featuring Evidence, Flosstradamus, Dizzy Wright, and legendary jazz musician Bob James.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its second season today with Atmosphere’s Slug. Turning the concept of the series on its ear, Slug (aka Sean Daley) allows hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to select each of the records to be featured in the episode with one qualifier: They must be all Prince songs, pre-Batman soundtrack. In one of the funniest and musically rich episodes of the series to date, Slug reveals intimate details of growing up in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the 1980s, a town where the spirit of Prince loomed over the city. From lip-syncing ballads to rhyming a cappella over rare Prince picture discs, the episode has it all, including a rare promo copy of the coveted “Black Album.” Plus, we get the latest update on the release of Slug’s fabled collaborative album with Alchemist entitled Lake Minnetonka. Instagram: @LetTheRecordShowTV Shot at Son Studios Las Vegas (SonStudiosLV.com)

Brooklyn's Skyzoo sits down with Las Vegas DJs Mike Pizzo (Cuepoint) and Warren Peace (exec. prod. As I Am: The Life & Times of DJ AM) to talk about his favorite songs of all time, as the tracks spin on vinyl.

TroyBoi sits down with Las Vegas DJs Mike Pizzo (Cuepoint) and Warren Peace (exec. prod. As I Am: The Life & Times of DJ AM) to talk about his favorite songs of all time, as the tracks spin on vinyl.     YouTube.com/LetTheRecordShowtv

Hot off the heels of releasing his entry into De Wolfe Music’s Art of the Sample series, Blockhead joins the Let the Record Show crew to wax poetically about classic tracks that have shaped his taste. His selections include golden era hip-hop classics from the Native Tongue family and the Juice Crew, indie rap staples from MF Doom and Latyrx, “dirty rap” from Willie D, as well as rare grooves and soul standards from the likes of Cymande and Stevie Wonder. A hilarious episode filled with obsessive music minutia and behind the scenes stories, Blockhead also discusses the creative process behind his 2017 album Funeral Balloons, which in his words, was made from “cratedigging in Ubers and sampling from YouTube.” Hosted by Mike Pizzo (Cuepoint, Reef Dispensaries) and Warren Peace (Executive Producer of As I Am: The Life and Times of DJ AM), Blockheads’s episode marks the eighth entry into the series. As longtime journalists and former vinyl record shop owners, the duo employs encyclopedic musical knowledge that is as eclectic as their DJ sets.   YouTube.com/LetTheRecordShowtv

With Chromeo's new album "Head Over Heels" now in stores, Season 2 of Let the Record Show continues with frontman Dave 1 aka David Macklovitch. Dave talks about his favorite songs of all time with DJs Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace as the tracks spin on vinyl on a portable turntable. YouTube.com/LetTheRecordShowtv

The second season of Let the Record Show continues, as rapper Apathy (Demigodz, Army of the Pharoahs) sits down with DJs Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to discuss his favorite songs of all time, as the vinyl cuts spin on a portable turntable. Listen to all of the songs talked about in this episode via Spotify: https://goo.gl/w215m8

Season 2 of Let the Record Show kicks off, as DJ's Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace interview A-Trak of Fool's Gold Records / Duck Sauce about his favorite songs of all time, as the tracks spin on vinyl on a portable turntable.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3DENAGUN-8&t https://www.youtube.com/lettherecordshowtv Instagram: LetTheRecordShowTV Twitter: @LTRSTV  

Jody Highroller aka RiFF RAFF sits down with Mike "DJ" Pizzo and Warren Peace to speak on some of his favorite records of all time. Watch this episode on Youtube - Let The Record Show TV as it was intended here: https://www.youtube.com/lettherecordshowtv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHzgPbMUsW4& Instagram: LetTheRecordShowTV Twitter: @LTRSTV

R.A. the Rugged Man and A-F-R-O stopped by Let the Record Show in Las Vegas during their 2017 tour to discuss some of their favorite songs of all time. From Guy to Wu-Tang Clan, Madvillain to Al Green, the duo sits with hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to discuss a handful of timeless classics. Watch this episode on Youtube - Let The Record Show TV as it was intended here: https://youtu.be/ZR_7oMa0iSE   Instagram: LetTheRecordShowTV Twitter: @LTRSTV

Ep 2 - Foreign Exchange Music (Phonte + Nicolay)   Phonte and Nicolay of the Foreign Exchange sit down with Mike Pizzo (Cuepoint) and Warren Peace (The Life & Times of DJ AM) to discuss their ten favorite records of all time. Watch for Phonte's amazing Al Green impression. Watch this episode on YouTube as it was intended here:   https://youtu.be/T01kFMewIPg https://www.youtube.com/lettherecordshowtv   Instagram: LetTheRecordShowTV Twitter: @LTRSTV

Rapper Talib Kweli sits with hosts Mike "DJ" Pizzo and Warren Peace to discuss some of his favorite songs of all time. Watch this episode on Youtube - Let The Record Show TV as it was intended here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liR6c62esc4&t   Instagram: LetTheRecordShowTV Twitter: @LTRSTV