We mix dope tracks together live, talk about what's on our minds, and discuss upcoming TB&P works. The Beat & Path is a "digital media" collective based out of Washington, DC that uses music and new media to explore art in fun and interesting ways.
The TB&P crew is joined in the dope house by MC and award winning spoken word artists G Yamazawa! Fresh on the heels of a nationwide tour the lyriacist talks about his journey to becoming a world class MC. Having been featured on ABC, NBC, NPR, PBS, and performances at the Sundance Film Festival this […]
WE MADE IT EPISODE 30 YALL! It’s a doozy. In a very special episode the crew is joined by Sexosopher Dr. Zelaika Clarke and drummer Isabelle De Leon. What’s a sexosopher? What does OSHUN mean? I’m not even sure we’re experts yet, but you better listen to find out. We dive deep into the world […]
The crew is joined by Red Bull finalist DJ Bo on the decks. He hits us with a fire mix, and discusses his work with DC comedy troop “The Overachievers”. If that wasn’t enough The Prince of Entertainment joins us who may know as “Francis” from the TB&P original series “Walk of Shame”. We learn how he got […]
WHAAAATTT UP! What’s taken so long?!?! Don’t ask. Anywaaaayyzz…Aperture & DJ Amen Ra are joined in the studio by close friend and upright street dancer Carlo C-Lo and his girl Minh-chau. You may or may not know them from the first episode of TB&P Presents: Electrosoul. The gang raps it up about how they met, […]
GIANT EGYPTIANS IN THE BUILDING! Being an independent artist isn’t easy. You may have the talent and the work ethic but at the end of the day a good lawyer in your corner is important. In this very special (i.e. educational) episode, the TB&P crew dive deep into the wonders of art law with Hardeep […]
Bruh, Red Bull finalist Dynamix is back on the decks! He joins the crew after using a few thousand of his frequent flyer miles to visit Washington, DC. With him comes the positivity and “Sunshine” (see what we did there) he brings from the city of angels. Dynamix chops it up with Aperture and Amen […]
Big things in this episode, son! Amen Ra brings a female filled mix that bumps hard. We drop EXCLUSIVE fire from Edy Blu that will be on her upcoming 2018 album. We learn about the spiritual trinity that is the GODDESES. Guests Edy Blu, Gigglefoot, and the Empress of the DMV, JZL drop knowledge on the […]
Aperture, Des, and DJ Amen Ra are are joined in the studio by DC Producer and DJ Malcolm X. For the first time ever Amen Ra takes a seat and gets to enjoy some tunes while Malcolm delivers us an eclectic set of hip-hop, house, and club smashers. Meanwhile Des hooks the crew up with some […]
The homie MC Elixir stops by the studio to drop bars like he’s he’s in the gym all day! Fresh off the plane from Hawaii, Elixir schools us on the art of the MC Elixir has worked with some of the greats including: Jazzy Jeff, The Roots, Wu-Tang Clan, MIA, Diplo, and Diddy. He’s joined […]
The Beat & Path crew is joined by multi instrumentalist Elijah Jamal Balbed. After reminiscing over their favorite Peruvian chicken joints the crew dives deep into the history of GoGo music. Diabolical Des joins the show and we play a game of Either/Or with our guest (in which DJ Amen Ra refuses to take sides […]
We’re “back” from our top secret mission entailing raw footage of the legendary, Blackbyrds, in London. Summer is winding to an end but the hustle and fun does not stop for TB&P and friends. Lessons are being learned, knowledge is being gained, power is being cornered, imagination is set for the ultimate foliage. The beginning is […]
How’s this for a surprise? TB&P is invading the UK! The chaps, along with semi-permanent guest, @DeEnfinite (Charles DeRaun), go into detail on their upcoming business-adventure to London, taking part in the production and direction of a future documentary for legendary funk act, The Blackbyrds. Fronted by an episode of UK-inspired, house beats from @DJAmenRA, […]
Coming at you live (from a few days ago) from Washington D.C. is the improved sound of The Beat & Path podcast with the global-educated sounds of DJ Amen Ra. HotSauce and host, Brandon Russell, delve into the latest TB&P happenings around The District, as well as at your fingertips on the Internets. Could the […]
Are you tired of Prince-tributes yet? Shut your damn facehole! No you’re not! Besides, you haven’t heard one like this before. This is beautiful! We’re back from LA and recording in DC for the first time since December. Amen Ra pays homage to The Artist, Rogers Nelson, whom he dubs as, “the creator of the […]
We’re coming at you LIVE from Los Angeles, Southern California; fresh off our, now SECOND, BEST SOUNDTRACK award for Walk of Shame. This episode we’re joined by WoS Soundtrack contributor, Ellis Tenza, otherwise known as DJ Dynamix (2011 & 2012 Los Angeles Red Bull Threestyle Champion, VH1’s – Master of the Mix). Recording from […]
DJ Amen Ra takes us to a backyard-BBQ, underneath picturesque sunny clouds, with an unofficial-officially-themed podcast; featuring some of hip-hop’s fallen greats on top of some legendary, nostalgic tracks. The cliché, “they just don’t make them like they used to” is the subliminal, musical thesis for your next hour of audio enjoyment. We remember Phife […]
Morgan Freeman introduces episode 15 which may or may not have an element of jungle and drum-n-bass sprinkled in throughout. Shout-outs galore! T-shirt ideas. HotSauce gets existential for a moment by blending telepathic computer devices with the MPAA. The conversation then sways to the greatest reality TV show of 2016 — the GOP debates. Amen […]
WE’RE BACK! What happened to us? Nothing more than being a pedestrian victim in a near death drunk driving experience, breakups, heart disease, #Travel[ing]WithAmenRa for his life-changing excursion to Nigeria that involves mothers, Uber, International celebs, and more. Happy 2016, eh!? Premiere of the all new “Deep Tracks” segment featuring hand picked selections by Brandon […]
The crew is joined by the uber talented DJ Trayze and his son Smiles P. Trayze is the 2015 Red Bull 3Style East Regional Champion and 2014 Red Bull Thr3Style “Lucky Bastid” winner. Not to mention he makes some dope tracks. We geek out over his Ableton skills, and talk about #realdjing. TRAYZE’s discusses his […]
A big thank you to all the attendees of the Beat and Path party at Flash Dec 6th. DJ Amen Ra brings an incredible mix this episode. Shoutout to Moombahton! The crew is still shellshocked from the event and not sure what we’re talking about. Brandon misses the Pho Dogs at U Street Music Hall. […]
Started from the bottom now we here! Shout out to 1993 and Nate Dogg! DMC champ DJ As-One joins us for our 10th episode. Hot off the set from our Dupont Underground shoot DJ As-One tells us about the trials and tribulations of being a master turntablist and a blue collar DJ. We learn about […]
We have multi-instrumentalist Dave DeHart from The Gang Age on the episode. Dave drops an impromptu intro. The gang is heading to the New York Web Fest for their nominations for Walk of Shame. Everyone dies in Dave’s improv’s scenes. Shout out to uber. Hotsauce drove to New york for a Paul van Dyk show […]
Tickets are now available for our December 6th show at Flash featuring E.A.S.Y. with proceeds going towards Dupont Underground and Mix Major. Come meet the TB&P Crew! Hotsauce is now infamous for his intro abilities. Trayze drops a dope Adele remix. We drop a beat over a car horn. DJ Amen Ra loves solid […]
Hotsauce attempts his first intro, and Amen Ra’s laptop is stolen. We still manage to have a dope time. Announcing our inaugural event at FLASH NIGHTCLUB in DC with performances from EASY ALL DAY, TRAYZE, DJ AMEN RA, SPINSER TRACY, DJ AS-ONE, KERIM, and DJ BO! All in support of Dupont Underground and Mix Major Check out http://events.tbandp.com/ for tickets & […]
Amen Ra drops some hotness at the beginning of the show. Dope is back and it’s here to stay but we don’t know a word for it in Arabic. Guy on who wins on “Who wants to be a millionaire” is a straight G. Hotsauce doesn’t want a private jet for his vacation. Trippy Turtle, […]
The gang records 11:45 at night and it shows. Brandon is back from Brooklyn Web Fest. People may or may not be starting to pay attention to TB&P. We feel good either way.Hotsauce went to the beach. The crew discussed their first run ins with Moombahton. Brandon talks about what Walk of Shame is. How DJ Amen […]
We’re back from Miami! The TB&P Gang had a good time in Miami, but the event was a bit less than expected. Walk of Shame wins two awards at Miami Web Fest! TB&P is expecting babies! The TB&P Crew avoids the North Atlantic “hurricane”. Colors are muted in the DMV. hhy House music is excellent […]
The crew admires a giant cat toy. DJ Amen Ra is a big liverpool fan. Red Sox. Amen Ra has a DJ moment with his in ear monitor. The crew has a podcast breakdown. Busta Rhymes is hard to talk over. We talk about the new TB&P series #travelwithamenra. We try battle over music or […]
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