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Peace! This episode was recorded several months ago. i fucked around and deleted the video of it and then got lazy to edit the audio. but here we are!! finally. my apologies. I give a kind a long update on the state of the podcast before the recording. And i dont remember much about the conversation but im certain it was good. Paulie is a life long hiphop head. Emcee artist. from the culture. An educator and father. doing amazing things always. One of the best. Check it out. -Meg @paulierhyme

Hello, Back with another installment of the interviews about infection rates. This joint features good good friend of the pod a.k.a. DJ Double El who goes by too many monikers to list out. We get into a bit of vaccine talk and try to hash out some realistic expectations for the future. We are not scientists and this is not financial advice, lol He also speaks on his latest creative pursuits and getting into digital art and handlettering. Make sure to check him out and also his music also, please. I made you some content. Enjoi @iplayonwards @dbllbeats

Hello, Still. With the good homie Emjae we got caught up on what's been going on since we last linked. It has been over a year and some change that we last really chopped it up and since he has been in Japan. He has constantly stayed focused and in work mode though. He's been working on a new project, collaborating, and plans to drop a video soon. All while stateside with his eye on when he can return to Japan and continue the grind there too. We get into all of that and also some impromptu motivational speaking, lol. It's real positive & uplifiting. You'll like it. Enjoy. The. Content, SAY NO TO DELTA 2021 @emjaeonline

Hello, Again & again with another convo. This one is chicken soup served straight to you by the lovely & wonderful N'Dea Davenport. She gives so many jewels and gems in this ep its almost unbelievable. We go over what her experience with the past year has been like and all the work she has been taking the time to do. And not necessarily artistic work, but the work a person needs to do on themselves. There's also the appearance of a rare, semi-sentimental Late. Almost cut from the episode! There's been a LOT going on and we talk about the effect it has had on all of us and the opportunities than can still be found. Learn how to fish. THINGS JUST GET BETTER 2021

The Final episode? Probably not ***Sorry for the delay. I recorded this two weeks ago and couldn't get my ass into gear to edit the video and audio*** Without further adieu, episode 150!! Extra long run time and featuring one of our earliest supporters, an iconoclast in the worldwide house dance community, with unrivaled experience and expertise! The one and only Brooklyn Terry! I brought along the amazing homies, Jet Axel and Maurice Shelton. This was more of a kick back and hang than an interview so enjoy! All music by Soul.dope.95 No tags!!

Hello, Got another drop with a homey. DJ AAROCK fell on the line to let us know how it's been for a working DJ during the parallelogram. He's been able to keep working and also found time to pursue some personal projects. He's been got some music that he's produced with an emcee coming and he has a graphic novel also. We get into all of that, plus some spiciness at three very beginning! (!!) Where's the first place he wants to go once the borders open up? Listen and get all the answers. Please enjoy the contento @djaarock covepiratemercenary.net

Hello, Got another drop for ya'll this time with the Guy, Putafeche of the Breakdown crew. He's just moved recently so there is a little bit of talk about the feel of some of the neighborhoods in Tokyo. Then we get into what it's like for an introvert during the pandemic (hint: not that big a change). We also talk about the general atmosphere in Japan right now, and there's a perfect example right when we broach the topic, on top of raising kids & taking care of your family, transitioning out of a super heavy social life, and expectations on how to behave during the coronavirus. There's also a bit of vaccine talk so ya'll get your jabs on. *Birdman handrubs* Adam is funny as hell. Love all ya'll. Pls stay safe NO SOCIALS 2021

Took a while but finally got the homie and owner/ operator of Tokyos renowned Soul Food House. Theyve been featured on just about every major Japanese media org and also on Pharrells "Entrepreneur" music video. We also discuss the Legacy Lounge! Hes been interviewed countless times so we didnt want to rehash all the typical stuff. Lots of random fun convo here. Havent laughed on the show this much in a long time. Joining in as guest cohost is my brother from another mother, professional Mixed Martial Artist, actor, historian and more, Maurice Shelton. All beats/muscial bed are from Aru-2. Check out the full recording on video at Secret House Against the World on Youtube. @loveenabled @soulfoodhouse @legacyloungejuban @legacyfjp @maurice.l.shelton @secrethousetokyo @megadesu @megalateshow

Before this recording if you asked me who was Mevina, id tell you he was the homie. A cool as hell, big Samoan guy that runs a few Polynesian dance school or classes. And i think owns a few restaurants back in the states. Turns out that's only partially right. Mevina comes from a long line of super influential members of the Polynesian dance and music community. If youve ever seen Polynesian dance on tv or at Disneyland youre seeing some part of his families influence. He himself also being tremendously influential in dance and music. Hes changed the industry, style and inspired thousands. Its wild. Today we learn just a bit about who is Mevina and the lineage of greatness from which he comes. It was kind of mind blowing. Tune in. Plus he reppin that West Coast. Joining me is the homie and former guest of the show DJ Tagg ! All music by Soul.Dope.95 Video on Youtube at Secret House Against the World Tokyo @mevina_official @DJTagg @megalateshow @megadesu @soul.dope.95

Hello, Today we have the Legend, the Man, the Ninja himself, Scott Popular. Scott has been able to take advantage of the panerabread to focus on one of his main projects, NinjaMan. Although of course there have been pitfalls the past year, he was able to find opportunity amongst the adversity. We also get into a lot of Atlanta talk. As one of the main ambassadors between Tokyo and Atlanta, Scott is particularly ready to hit the skies again and get his annual routines, like Final Round fighting video game tournament, back into swing. Be sure to be on the lookout for any updates on when his events will be back functioning in a regular capacity. And I hope you guys caught the jewels about the baths with the dirty bubbles~~**、 JABS & MASKS 2022, @scottpopular @ninjamangame

Episode 147!!! Eriko aka dj Lua Cheia is a dancer, dj and the founder/ editor-in-chief of Sneaker-Girl.com. the world's first all women's sneaker head site. Joining us is the fly goddess, Naomi Kawahara, of FabFiveTokyo and Japan 4 Black Lives. Eriko and Naomi are long time friends and two of the flyest sneaker heads in Japan. Naomi brought Eriko along today because the world should know how dope is Eriko. We discuss sneaker culture in Japan and particularly from the perspective of two Japanese women. We find out why it was important for Eriko to create the first all women's sneaker site. women's space within the male dominated sneaker culture. What Naomi and Eriko think of Japans role in sneaker culture and if it is largely considered Black Culture or something else. A lot of other stuff in between and make sure you check out it. Also we give a play and a shout to Curbside Jones and Dexter Fizz new project "The Last Train." Available for purchase in Bandcamp and on streaming services. All beats from various Flat Stanley projects. Sneaker-girl.com @sneaker_girl_japan @fabfivetokto @jp4blacklives @curbsidejones @flat__stanley

Peace! Welcome back! Episode 146 with the hardest working emcee in Tokyo, Rhyming! Rhyming fka Rhyming Gaijin is an emcee, producer, photographer and one of the longest producing Youtube content creators in Tokyo. He challenged himself to make an album in 40 days and release on his 40th birthday. We get together and talk about the project, staying motivated, being creative, and living in Tokyo. We also listen and react to a song by a young up and coming artist, Ray Kincaid. All beats by Japanese beat scene legend, ILL SUGI. Check out his new solo album "WARP HAZE" and his collaborative album with Tajima Hal "ILL MAHAL" https://hermitcityrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/illmahal For the video content of this recording check out TOKYO SECRET HOUSE AGAINST THE WORLD on YouTube. https://youtube.com/channel/UC9FNCR1MFwXJC4JaGBesnSg Find rhymings album here: https://rhymingg.bandcamp.com/album/40-2 Instagram: @rhyminggaijin @mega_desu @megalateshow Attachments area

Hello, The return of the 200 IQ!! Go Yama makes a blessed appearance on this TempCheck! It has been awhile since we chopped it up so we spend a bit of time catching up and seeing where each other are at. @goyamamusic has been in Cali and recently relocated to L.A. He's been busy during These Times not only with his music, but also with his new non-profit, which focuses on the non-entertainment and rehabilitative properties of music. Also there's tons of just random talk including too much info about Late and a tragic story about Go Yama and the sale of a rare ass Pokemon card. Shout-out to the OG of the 200 IQ, Go Yama, who is a man with many plans and high-level ideas. Holler at him on Clubhouse! Tanaka's, keep that content inflow in your earholes! @goyama twitter.com/goyamamusic https://www.sonicallies.org

Maurice Shelton is a semi-retired professional Mixed Martial Artist and trainer at a Tokyo UFC gym. Amongst other things, he is also a friend, co-host of the This Is Not Information podcast, historian, and actor. Regular ol renaissance man. I caught up with him last Friday to discuss his experiences training, fighting and teaching MMA in Japan. We discuss being Black in the largely non-Black online MMA community of the aughts as well as fighter unionization. Also some leftist politics. We were talking so long that we almost missed the opportunity to discuss an upcoming short film that Maurice stars as the main protagonist. Check this one out for the details on his fairly unique experience as a Black man within the MMA community in Japan. Also live reaction to the passing of the legendary Shock G. @maurice.l.shelton @thisisnotinfo https://youtube.com/channel/UCorLv0jxtlHwWFZODKLbwUw

Hello, It's mostly comics, tho. Welcome back, true believers!! For this Check, got the homey Submerse on the call. @submerse, like many, has been keeping busy while things are quiet in these times. Gigging when he can, he was able to release a jungle album and has some other joints prepping in the chamber. We talk all about his music and what's going on / what he think will happen in Japan in the future. But, most importantly (and most of the episode, lol) we get into some heavy, HEAVY comic talk. We had only lightly discussed comic books before after discovering our mutual interest, but we really get into it during this convo. It's a little disgusting. If you don't understand what we are talking about, hope ya'll pick up some gems, then hopefully eventually end up picking up a couple issues. Some really good nerd shit this ep. COMICS. GAMES. HIP-HOP. TOKYO. CORONAVIRUS. CONTENT, Enjoy, ok? 2ND SHOT SHIVERS 2021 @submerse submerse.bandcamp.com/

NO SENPAI NO KOHAI'S! Caught up with the good homies A Valley, Mc Boodah, and Mj the Sensei to talk about their new upcoming collaborations together. We took some time to give Boodah some flowers and talk about Tokyos hip-hop community since he's moving to Okinawa sometime soon. Mj and A Valley have new collaborative projects coming out with Boodahs production. Broken Elevators from and Fuji Sets from Mj are going to be a split EP produced by Boodah under his G-Rillah Climax production moniker. We played some of their unreleased music from both projects! Also played some new unreleased Curbside Jones!!! All beats and musical bed by Soul.Dope.95! I've got a bit of a format change so there will no part two of this podcast. Check out the full video of the recording on Youtube @ Tokyo Secret House Against the World @boodah_bridge @flyerrrmiles @a.valley_ @soul.dope.95

Hello, After a lil technical difficulty caused delay, another one. This convo is with the god Omen44. @thepluginternational has had a busy year despite the ongoing pandemic situation. He released multiple albums last year, and was even able to finish two tours before the whole world went to hell. He talks about hearing murmurings about the upcoming threat while still in Japan then experiencing it full-force when he arrived in NY. Even through all this he is taking the time to work on his craft and build, even outside of his art. There is a lot of music talk with special focus on his latest two albums, 7 and Hentai. Make sure to check those out especially the tracks "Eclipse"; "Dum-dum"; and "i can see the sun" off of Hentai, which feature Planet Asia; Fizzi Pizzi; and Skyzoo; respectively, and the latter of which Omen gratuitously allowed to be included at the end of this episode. Also make sure to go check out the project he released with two other Japanese rappers, Nipps and Vikn, 25:17. His latest single, HATE, was just released recently and features Chelsea Reject. The track was made in response to the recent spate of anti-Asian violence that has been happening, and we also get into that topic during the course of our convo. Sorry for the delay, here's some content 100 MILLION JABS A DAY 2021 Tracks: Omen44 - i can see the sun ft. Skyzoo @omen44 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9wYQpzTjGM https://www.facebook.com/thepluginternational/

Hello, Back with another one broadcasted from individual residences! This time the homey, the illustrious DJ Hiroking gives a blessed appearance. For many DJ's, this time has come with a lot of struggles, and @hiroking tells us how he's been able to make it through. Getting into the online hustle (go check him out on 17live!!!) and how everything is working out is a major topic of the conversation. We ruminate on a potential not so bright future, but keep the spirits up and look forward to the better times ahead. Make sure to check out DJ Hiroking on all platforms, and to support all of your friends however you can. "Get Over You" with Anna Toribuchi & RAP MARUYAMA out now!! @djhiroking

Hello, Had a convo with long-time friend Max Kevin. It has been awhile since the last one with the comedian so there are a lot of updates on what he's been up to. Since that time he has left and returned to Japan. We talk about doing stand-up during the pandemic, what life was like in America v.s. Japan, and why you shouldn't trust the stock market. There's some jokes and jewels so down inside of the content, pls Thanks! AstraZeneca 2022 @maxkevincomedy https://littlecutiepodcast.podbean.com/

More music talk and trying to figure out what genres are with DNZ and Foniks. We play some old Drum and Bass and Foniks shares some new music hes making with some Tokyo locals. video coming soon. maybe

Finally got the homies Foniks and DNZ back on the podcast. Listeners will recognize DNZ from the Breakdown episode were we celebrated the Breakdown event. One of the longest running hip-hop events in Tokyo. DNZ is a turntablist Dj and twitch streamer. Since then he's been streaming deejay sets and preparing for Tokyo to open back up for events. The last time Foniks was on was during our Jansport J episode. Foniks is an illustrator, musician and producer. He's been branching out and making more hip-hop centric beats and collaborating with some of Tokyo local emcees. Today we mostly caught up and talked about anything that came to mind as we haven't been in the same room for well over a year. Tune to the pod. Video coming soon. all beats by Bugseed.

Hello, True believers and Tanaka's, back with another forehead spot. Got the good buddy and illustrious artist Mark de Clive-Lowe for this convo. It has been a minute since the last time we spoke in Japan. Mark's been in L.A. since all the madness started and has been able to make the best of it. With roots in Japan, New Zealand as well as the US & UK, Mark was able to give a unique perspective on this pandemic and opinions on how the different countries have handled it and what the situations are like there. We talk about transitioning from being mainly a touring artist and the changes he's made; there's also some future-talk on plans post, the evolution of artistry, NFT's, all that. Make sure to check out Mark's Patreon where he's released enough original songs for an entire album. Much appreciation to the mighty MdCL. Make sure to get all that content in your ear Post-Apocalyptic 2021, https://www.patreon.com/MdCL https://twitter.com/MdCL @markdeclivelowe

Part two!! Music shares with Eto! We talk a bout our favorite drummers, learning to produce, raggaeton and japanese raggaeton. Check out Eto's new music video for "Komodo" on youtube and all his stuff online. https://boricuaenjapon.bandcamp.com/ @boricuaenjapon

Ayyyy a change of pace music-wise with this one. We've got the homie Eto in studio. He is a drummer, producer and singer song writer. He's been a part of several bands in Tokyo but recently branched out to produce his own work. Despite largely performing rock and indie rock music, his newest project Island Hopping is a call back to his Puerto Rican roots. We talk about a lot things including the change in his musical inspiration, drumming, growing up with latinx parents in Puerto Rico, living in Japan for 15 years, and reggaeton in Japan. Check out his newest album Island Hopping on all the streaming services. Background music is from the album Gris produced by #Lidly! https://boricuaenjapon.bandcamp.com/ @boricuaenjapon

Sharing and discussing music with Akio James and Aaron Choulai. Lots of odd strange suchness about experimental and indie music as well as some general music convo. plus i get to talk about Animal Collective which is always lovely. Watch part one to here more about all the incredible stuff James as been working on! Check out Akio James and his 360 degree ambisonic experimental improv sessions "Avant Chop" over on youtube @dj_divorce @Aaronchoulai @nambokurecords

This one dropped late because a variety of reasons but boom! great and interesting stuff! Akio James is a percussionist, student, dj and experimental music artist. Over the last several months he's been organizing improv sessions with Japanese musicians using a 360° camera and an ambisonic microphone to share on YouTube. In between performing, he's also working towards his master's degree in computer science/ engineering with a thesis focused on creating an augmented reality polyrhythmic metronome. Really interesting stuff. We also talk about what is experimental music. We get into all that along side friend of the show- guest co-host, Aaron Choulai. Listeners will recognize Aaron from several episodes. Aaron is a pianist, producer/beatmaker, and head of Namboku Records. He introduced me to James a few months back. The musical bed is brought to you by Subnet and Namboku Records. Here we preview Subnets new project releasing next month called Out the Tape Vol.1. Check out Akio James and his 360 degree ambisonic experimental improv sessions "Avant Chop" over on youtube @dj_divorce @Aaronchoulai @nambokurecords

Hello, Called good friend of the pod Daisha Hunter to get caught up. She was planning to be in Japan for all of 2020 (weren't we all), but then 2020 happened. During the convo she shares what she's been up to the past year her feelings about the whole situation including being zen enough to ride it out inside until 2022 when everything is hopefully back to normal. Should we move to Mexico? Will there be an Olympics? Are we going to Magic City? All of the answers are inside! Peace to everyone around the world! See you later, if not soon then definitely in 2022!! Anti-Anti-Vax 2022

Hello, Recorded this awhile back. Had a catch-up call with one of the fav's, @cake-desu. He has been keeping busy during the pandemic, even starting a publishing house. We talk about that, getting into poetry, and of course, Drake. We also talk about music and what he's been up to with his group, @laidbackcx. There's some 2020 descriptions of corona circumstances in here, but it's always a pleasure to chop it up with Cake so don't mind any time shenanigans. Peace to the all the gods, and hope ya'll stay healthy. Jab! 2021 @laidback_cx

Part two of our episode with VivaOla and Wez Atlas of the Solgasa art collectives In part one we talk about VivaOla's start in music and growing up in Tokyo. Check that out. Here we play a bunch of music from VivaOla Wez and some other artists they work with. We talk about a few of VivaOla's releases, his collaborations and his production process. Then we play some other Solgasa music, some people theyve collaborated with and a few joints weve had on repeat. Jua Giveon Big Animal Theory Ed Balloon and more... Check out VivaOla and Wez Atlas on youtube and all the streaming services. Then go buy their musicsss. Thanks for tuning in. @viva0la @wezzyatlas @solgasa_jp @megadesu

Back again with the guys of Solgasa! Solgasa is one of the dopest music/art collectives coming out of Tokyo. This time we have VivaOla and Wez Atlas. VivaOla is an R&B singer-songwriter and producer. His music is an interesting and unique combination of Neo-soul, R&B and hip-hop. His new track "Runway" is phenomenal and guaranteed to get you moving. Joining as guest co-host is Solgasa emcee, Wez Atlas. We had on Wez back on episode 133 with Tommi Crane. Check that out for more details about his approach to art. Here we discuss VivaOla's upbringing in central Tokyo, having ethnically Korean parents, learning to play music, going to school with Wez Atlas and working with the Solgasa Collective. I really feel like these guys are on the cusp of blowing up. So tune in now so you look prepared later. Check them out in all the social media outlets. Lots of videos on YouTube and they're even in Clubhouse now. All background music by my man Soul.Dope.95 he's one of the best bear makers out. Listen to me, I am right. @viva0la @wezzyatlas @soul.dope.95 @solgasa_jp

Part two of our conversation with Monsieur Jovoni and Kraftykid of the Hilt/ Music talk and shares! Check out part one for the interview about Ainu Negrito! All beats by Bugseed! @monsieurjovoni @mcgaburi @kraftykid_ @dirtyasssophisticate @bugseed

Yo back with fam from the Tokyo-based hip-hop collective, The Hilt! Monsieur Jovoni just dropped his debut LP Ainu Negrito! Inspired by his travels, exchange of culture and Black indigenous peoples around the world! Also of the Hilt, on the guest host mix, KraftyKid! We talk about the new album, working with the different personalities and styles in the Hilt, the value of your art, supporting art and streaming, indigenous people, working with Popefam, using the n-word, tattoos and general MONSIEUR'IN. Find Ainu Negrito here : https://monsieurjovoni.bandcamp.com/album/ainu-negrito All beats this episode by the super talented, D Dahlinger! @monsieurjovoni @mcgaburi @kraftykid_ @dirtyasssophisticate @ddahlinger @fulltime_plantmama

Hello? Another drop, another call, another friendo to check up on! Today's episode was recorded awhile back and is with Alex Camp who has appeared on the show a couple times before. Alex is continuing his comedy and we get into how to keep pursuing your passions in the middle of a pandemic. Professionally and literally. There is talk of romances and growing as a human being, reflecting on your life through your various experiences, and we somehow end up talking about Will Smith for about an hour. Lots of gems, pls enjoy Check out Alex's music/comedy on all his socials! No Jabs For Facists 2021 youtube.com/channel/UCr6MZGEZ5vioXoaH8rFuXqQ instagram.com/alxxcxmp facebook.com/alexcampcomedy twitter.com/alexmakefunny

Moving in Silence Part two of our convo with Ktea 3ntertainer! This time we share a bunch of music, hit yall with some self help motivation vibes and discuss our rituals to stay perfect. We had Naomi of Fab Five Tokyo, Speak Easy TYO, and Japan for Black Lives fame on the guest host mic!! Always a pleasure. Shared a gang of music. #tobenwigwe#miyachi#rohey#solgasa#vivaola#illsugi and more All the music bed is by Ill Sugi. Check out his new album Warp Haze on Cold Busted. Streaming everywhere. @3ntertainer @fabfivetokyo @jp4blacklives @speakeasytyo @megalateshow

Shitty teachers beware! New episode featuring Ktea 3ntertainer! She is a dancer, YouTube content creator, and human connector. If you're in Tokyo may have seen Ktea at Speak Easy, on the Tokyo version of Pharell's Entrepreneur video directed by Darryl Wharton Rigby, or perhaps her interview with the Black Experience Japan YouTube channel. Joining in as guest host is friend of the show, Naomi Kawahara, of Fab Five Tokyo and co-founder of Japan For Black Lives. Here we discuss a variety of things such as: - Ktea's unique upbringing in Japan and the States - figure skating, dancing and gatekeepers - being known for her appearances on other people's content and creating her own - Japanese schools, Ktea's younger sister and shitty teachers PSA: Tracy Jones - Humancloud Abandonment re-released on Uncommon Records Musical Bed by #IllSugi ! Check out his album Warp Haze on #coldbusted Outro song: #Jinmenusagi "IDU" produced by #Ghostpops for #Tokyodopecity Find both Ktea 3ntertainer and Naomi on YouTube by searching Ktea 3ntertainer & Fab Five Tokyo @3ntertainer @fabfivetokyo @jp4blacklives @speakeasytyo @megalateshow

Hello? This convo was recorded at the end of the year so please excuse any outdated info. We talk about Justice's recent moves, what the mood is like in Tokyo, and the difficulties & ethics of organizing during a pandemic. Justice is one of the most active participants in the scene so it was really interesting to hear his perspective on all the changes that have been going on. Make sure to follow Justice and The Bridge for updates on when things start popping again! And mask up, wash your hands, & stay safe! @jroc23_ @itsthebridge @nolawz_

Part two of our super long convo with two of graffiti's most prolific writers, Yesca One and Remix. Check part one for more information on Tokyos graff scene and thoughts on modern graffiti culture. Here we talk about early Scribble Jam, MF DOOM passing, have some questions for REMIX about his long history of writing, and we ask a bunch of questions about graffiti favorites. lots of shout outs to the great mysterious graff artists of our time. Plus music, breeding fish, R&B and getting drunk. Outro song: Linn Mori "In The Sky" from the collab EP Luviia @yescanada @dgulberry187 @megadesu @megalateshow

Rest in Power MF DOOM! Kicking off the new year with a podcast using the classic format of extra long episodes of in-depth subculture deep dives plus... alcohol! We got the infamous graff homies Yesca one and Remix back in studio! Yesca has been writing in Tokyo for over 17 years. When it comes to knowledge and experience in Tokyo, there are very few people that rival him. Especially English speakers. Then we have the world famous REMIX. A member of some of the most revered crews around the world. Thousands of trains bombed. Multiple countries and one of the most respected writers in the world. Some of the things we talk about - - Writing graffiti in Tokyo and the risk reward - Tokyo being a weak graffiti city and writing in Japan - Banksy and the distinctions of street art - Hitting private, municipal, or personal property - The changes in graffiti culture ethnics, double standards and not giving a fuck - Very 1, the king of Osaka - Anxiety, anger and relaxing in Tokyo - Where are all the Black graff writers - Remix's ridiculous attempt to get to Russia and hella more Musical bed are all beats by the MF DOOM Outro Music : Footnotes by FIC featuring MNSR Frites Find these guys on Instagram @yescanada @dgulberry187 @megalateshow @megadesu

Another year, another bunch of drops in your podcast feed. Thank you to all the listeners, old & new, stumble-uponers and day-ones, you are all appreciated! Saying goodbye and sayonara forever to 2020 and hoping for only the brightest of blessings in the big 2-1!! As we get back to our regular schedule in the new year, please enjoy this convo with the guy Harry of Harry's Sandwich Company. One of the earliest supporters of the podcast, this convo was done a couple months back just to see how the man has been holding up. He's been mentioned many times, but this is his MLS debut. Pls enjoy the premo content. You are all Tanaka's '21,

Me and Late grabbed the phone to discuss our favorite albums, artists, songs and everything else about the hip-hop music we listened to in 2020. Thank you to everyone thats recorded with us and a special thanks to the listeners!

It's the return of Young Cal Combs! Here's a convo that was recorded awhile back with a show favorite. Cal Combs has appeared on multiple episodes and is one of the best people in general, period. He's been in America for a couple years now, so you can hear about his experiences since he returned from Japan. Teaching in NY, staying focused as an artist, and being out in the streets in the middle of protests all get touched on. Cal's albums are available to stream on all platforms, so go play that! Ya'll stay safe these holidays aand be smart IMMUNIZE YOUR MIND 2021

Part two with Kraftykid and A Valley of the Hilt Check part one for a little more information on KraftyKid and how they came to work on their new project Dream Gang. Here we share a bunch of their music including one unreleased single and also discuss their upcoming work with Ghostpops of Tokyo Dope City Studio. We also play a grip of new tokyo shit from Ill Sugi, Wez Atlas, VivaOla, Seeda & Ghostpops, Sirius B w/ G-Rillah, Jansport J and Benny, and finally some Sault. We finish up with some projects in our top 20 of the year and Black super hero powers activating. Outro track: Deza - Out of Sight @kraftykid_ @Mcgaburi @zehilt @illsugi

Yo approaching the end of the year and weve almost collected all the Hilt Infinity Gems! KraftyKid aka McGaburi is an emcee, producer, songwriter and also an illustrator. He's one of the newest members of the Tokyo based hip-hop collective, the Hilt. We've almost had all members of the hilt on the pod and joining us as guest co-host is A Valley. KraftyKid and Valley are combining as Dream Gang and releasing an EP soon. We get into how KraftyKid joined the Hilt and how their music has developed. We also talk about: - Lil Wayne being dope at rapping but goofy with everything else - the developing Tokyo rap community and resurgence of lyricism - growing up in London with Guyanese and Nigerian parents - Starting making music young - Before Type beats, Mike and Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler - Why and how we listen to or assess the quality of music. - their creative process & how they write raps - living in Ikebukuro PSA - @MottoNice 20 Not Top 20 Upcoming show: Namboku Records at Battica on 12/26 @nambokurecords All the background music is by the god, Ill Sugi! His new mixtape Kief Tape Vol. 1 is out now @kraftykid_ @Mcgaburi @thehilt_ @ill__sugi Outro music: Ill Sugi - Downtown Speaks

Still droppin these phone convo bombs. This episode is with Magic Mike, dancer slash MC extraordinaire. A lot has happened since he first appeared on the podcast a couple years ago. We talk about how he's been dealing with the pandemic in Shanghai. He saw it all go down as it happened and provides some insight on the response. He also is used to traveling for work so we get into how all of this has been effected by the various lockdowns and cancellations. We also get into how things have been going in Hong Kong, when he plans to get back to Japan, and preparing for life in the post-times. We're almost at the end of the tunnel, bb's. Can you see the light? @mikemagik83

Part two with Ro and Deza!!! Because my tremendous mistake in deleting the entire episode while resetting the language settings on my new laptop, I couldn't edit this episode. So the music is a little loud at times and stuff that I mention would remove, is there. But it's still dope and part two!! Where we share music and such! We play some of their tracks from Deza and Ro's new collaborative ep, Pick. Also discussing the topics, inspirations and approach. It's the end of the year so we share a few of our favorites. Limbo by Amine, Kota the Friend, Andy by Raleigh Ritchie, Zeal & Ardor, Crack Cloud, - Deza being of Somali descent and Black America's vaguely West African DNA - the Grammys, melodic rap and "Neo Boom Bap" - Quelle Chris, Chris Keys and Kiefer - Ro and Deza's top five favorite emcees - and we discuss getting super powers on December 21st! Remember: telepathy is for fckn cops! And never trust someone that picks Stryker in Mortal Kombat PSA: 19 year anniversary of the Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox @jetaxel @morikawarollin @dezatoosweet @megalateshow Outro : Budamunk, Mr Brady & Moka Only - Light Bright

Universal greetings! Deza and Ro Morikawa are two of the newer faces in Tokyo music community. Both of them moved to Tokyo a little over a year ago and met through their English company. Deza is an emcee/ producer and Ro is pianist/ vocalist and producer. After a series of serendipitous events, they both found out that each other made music. So they decided come together, make some music and release the Pick EP. Go check that out all the streaming joints and also on fridays episode. Here on part one we take sometime to find out how they met and how they came together to make music. Also... - Ottawa and Virginia - Moving to Tokyo right before corona times - Poetry, Burroughs, the cut up method - Connecting with people in Tokyo - Normalizing complimenting men - What is hip-hop culture? Taking classes, defining it. @Rhythmcafe Nombe Dojo Musical Bed by Soul.dope.95 @jetaxel @morikawarollin @dezatoosweet @soul.dope.95 Outro : Nair B featuring Mj the Sensei & Hondo Felder - Earth's Children

Back with another one! The homey Mega Ran hopped on the line and to talk about what's been going on with him. We get into politics, surviving and growing during a pandemic, plans that had to be delayed due to the pandemic, and Twitch'ing for 3 hours every day!(!!) And, we speak on his project with Slum Village member Young RJ, 2 Hands Up. 2 Hands Up dropped earlier this year and has proven to be one of the best projects released in 2020. With it's tone and subject matter, it proved to be as timely as it was powerful. I can't praise and talk it up enough, so if you haven't listened to it yet, go peep that!! Ran also details how the project came together and what the future holds for him and 2 Hands Up, which he refers to as "a poor man's Run The Jewels". Speaking of jewels, there are many dropped also throughout this convo especially as far as moves independent artists should make to evolve their grind. Listen & do your googles. It's been a ＨＥＬＬＡＣＩＯＵＳ year, but the finish line is in sight! Big shouts to the big homey! And I love all my Tanaka's!! All Vaccine Everything 2020!!! @mega_ran twitch.com/mega_ran patreon.com/MegaRan

Back with part two of our conversation with Stash Cairo and DJ L-Spade of Tokyo Stash and Spade We come in hot, pulling no punches in our Christmas song convo. We discuss what components does a song need to be considered a Christmas songs. - React to Xmas Tree by Deerhoof - Discuss Outkast "Players Ball" being a - Christmas song - If we like Radiohead - was Kurt Cobain the last great rock star - Kanyes living album, altering work after it's been completed, star wars restoration, and Mozart getting paid. A bunch of other shit the we end talking about delivery health service, love hotels and JAV stars All beats by Pigeondust! Check out Tokyo Stash and Spade on YouTube @djlspade @displacedmedia

Peace!! Episode 134 features the YouTube content creator duo, Stash Cairo and Dj L-Spade. Together as Tokyo Stash and Spade, they share and discuss music and Tokyo. They're a seemingly unlikely combo. Stash being slightly older, from Canada, and without much substantial hip-hop knowledge; and L-Spade being from the American South and very much a hip-hop head. Some points of discussion: - the unlikely pairing and starting their channel - coming to Tokyo and why - Making reaction videos that aren't reaction videos - producing quality content and L-Spades production company Displaced Media - how their musical tastes have changed from sharing and discussing with each other. - Genres and useful distinctions - bad singers and good music - the downfall of the radio - neo Boom Bap There's also video on their page of the whole recording but without any of the musical bed. Check it out! Tokyo Spotlight: X-Bar and Antenna America in Ginza All beats by Pigeondust! Tokyo Stash & Spade on YouTube @djlspade @displacedmedia

Hello? Checking in again; got unofficial MLS member #13 afroDYTY this time. For this chat we leaned in heavy into American politics and the recent elections there. We reflect on the results then touch on the changing demographics and empathizing with those that are different from you. We also get into how lockdowns are affecting creatives, working with children during a pandemic, and afroDYTY's future music and career plans. DISCLAIMER: We are not political analysts nor doctors, so any advice given or otherwise inferred should be taken with a heavy dose of salt... Please proceed, @afrodyty88

Part two of our conversation with recording artists, Wez Atlas and Tommi Crane of the Solgasa Collective. Check out part one for more information about them starting to make music, forming the collective and details about their approach to music. Here we get into some of the specifics of their music, inspirations and a variety of other things that i didnt take the time to make notes about. Joining in as guest host is emcee, and member of the Hilt, A Valley. Hell be back later this month with Krafty Kid. Some of the topics we discuss: - G Yamazawa and mega being a fukin hater - New music video for Wez Atlas' song, "Overthinking" - J. Cole as a dope emcee and inspiration for a generation - Tommi Crane's "Overgrown" - VivaOla, Solgasa Talks, and friendship - Jazz music. Chet Baker, Travis Scott, and the best Kanye - BMXing - Our favorite albums of 2020 - Amine, Big Sean, Jay Elec and more Thanks for tuning in. Follow These guys on instagram. Support local and independent art! @wezzyatlas @tommicrane @a._.valley