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SummaryIn this episode of The Loadout, host Ashanti Abdullah interviews Rakaa Taylor, also known as Rakaa Iriscience from the legendary hip hop group Dilated Peoples. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of life on the road, the growth of their tours over the years, and the importance of building relationships with promoters and fans. Rakaa shares stories of their first tours, their experiences performing at large festivals like Woodstock Poland, and the dynamics of touring with different artists. They also touch on the business side of touring, including the costs involved and the need for clear expectations and communication.TakeawaysBuilding relationships with promoters and fans is crucial for successful touringTouring can be expensive and requires careful planning and budgetingPerforming at festivals and in different countries can be both exciting and challengingThe business side of touring, including contracts and negotiations, is an important aspect to considerTouring requires adaptability and the ability to navigate different venues and audiencesChapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:15 The Challenges and Triumphs of Life on the Road06:35 Building Relationships with Promoters and Fans10:54 The Business Side of Touring21:19 Performing at Festivals and in Different Countries32:21 Adapting to Different Venues and Audiences39:12 Memorable Tours and Moments41:06 Conclusion and AppreciationProduced by Ashanti Abdullah - @probablyashanti & @TernwheelMusic by MMYYKK - @mmyykkvibesRakaa Iriscience - @therealrakaa

RAKAA TAYLOR aka RAKAA IRISCIENCE IS A LYRICAL LEGEND. HIS VOICE AINT TOO SHABBY EITHER. EVIDENCE, HIS PARTNER IN CRIME, AND HE HAVE BEEN A GROUP SINCE 1992. RAKAA HAS BEEN BRINGING OUT HIS SOLO ALBUMS SINCE THE EARLY 2000'S. IN 2023 I WANTED TO SEE WHERE HE IS AND WHAT HE HAS BEEN UP TO . HE IS SUCH A PLEASURE TO CHITCHAT WITH, AND WE HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF CONVERSATION IN THIS PODCAST. HE IS ALSO AN ADVERTISING CONSULTANT AND SUPER BRILLIANT, ASIDE FROM GIFTED/TALENTED. SO HE USES HIS LEFT AND RIGHT BRAIN ALL THE TIME!- HENCE WHY HIS PEOPLES IS DILATED...! HA! ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomeickoshow/message

1 - Unknown 2 - Smif-N-Wessun - Bucktown - (Wreck Records, 1994) Fue lanzado en 1994 a través de Wreck/Nervous Records como el sencillo principal del álbum. La producción estuvo a cargo de DJ Evil Dee y Mr. Walt, que contenía una muestra de la versión de Jack Bruce de "Born to be Blue". 3- Gravediggaz - 1-800 Suicide (Gee Street Records - 1994) En 1994 “1-800 Suicide" es el tercer y último sencillo lanzado del álbum debut de Gravediggaz, 6 Feet Deep. La canción también se puede encontrar en la banda sonora de la película de 1995 Tales from the Crypt presenta: Demon Knight. 4- Souls Of Mischief - 93 'Til Infinity (Jive Records - 1993) “93 'til Infinity” es el álbum debut de Souls of Mischief. El grupo lo forman cuatro miembros (APlus, Opio, Phesto D y Tajai) y es un subgrupo del colectivo de hip hop Hieroglyphics. 5 - Omniscience - Wreckognize (6th Boro Records - 1993, USA) A fines de la década de 1980, Omniscence con su nombre real Yul Hanner, a sus 17 años ya había bendecido a las multitudes en el famoso "Car Wash Showcase" de Irving Plaza. El más famoso, siendo el New Music Seminar de 1990. Más tarde en el NMS de 1993, asombró a la multitud con su album recién adquirido, "The Funky Oneliner”. 6- Puppets Of Chaos – Tru Dat (Pro-Amp Entertainment Records - 1995, USA) En julio de 1992 aparecieron en una sección de la revista Source cuando lanzaron su cinta de demostración. En ese momento, Puppets Of Chaos constaba de 3 miembros, Skribe de Brooklyn, Sckala de Harlem y 7 Zark 7 de Queens. Pro-Amp Entertainment era un sello discográfico dirigido por Randy Nkonoki-Ward y Mark Kotlinski. 7- The Pharcyde – Runnin (Delicious Vinyl - 1995, USA) The Pharcyde es un grupo estadounidense de hip hop alternativo formado en 1989 en el centro sur de Los Ángeles. Los cuatro miembros originales del grupo son Imani (Emandu Wilcox), Slimkid3 (Trevant Hardson), Bootie Brown (Romye Robinson) y Fatlip (Derrick Stewart). 8- Street Connect - All Up In The Game (Marcion Records - 1995, USA) Su álbum debut, producido por Phil Rust, combina el sabor callejero con la innovación musical. El grupo tiene un estilo vocal único con ganchos melódicos de varias capas como su firma. Las letras se basan en gran medida en la experiencia personal: apresurarse en las calles para mantener a sus familias. 9 - Thrust - Past, Present, Future EP (Knowledge Of Self - 1996, Canada) Es probablemente el artista de hip hop canadiense más joven hasta la fecha y obtuvo gran parte de su identidad hip hop en los veranos de la ciudad de Nueva York alrededor de finales de los 80 y principios de los 90. 10 - Posneg – No Doubt - (Vmax Records - USA, 1997) PosNeg era un grupo del sur del Bronx, NY creado en 1995 y estaba formado por Walter Velasquez alias Waltbaby, Lorenzo Lewis alias Solex (RIP), Kema alias Americanboi/Meko y Lakenya alias Sniper. 11 - The Boulevard Connection – Sut Min Pik EP (Fondle´ Em - USA, 1998) The Boulevard Connection son Typhoon, Sek y Marak, productores y músicos de hip hop de Copenhague, Dinamarca. Sus discos y remixes han presentado una variedad de artistas de hip hop, incluidos Iriscience y DJ Babu de Dilated Peoples, Company Flow, Common, Ed O.G. y Masta Ace. 12- Saïan Supa Crew - Maladie (Source - Francia, 2001) Saïan Supa Crew es fruto de la unión de diversos grupos que coincidieron en un estudio de grabación dando como resultado esta excelente formación. Las bandas originales fueron OFX (con KLR, Vicelow y Feniksi), Simple Spirit (Sir Samuël y Sly The Mic Buddha) y Explicit Samouraï (con Specta y Leeroy Kesiah). 13 - Mop Top – 'm Alright (Break A Dawn Records - USA, 1996) El grupo de hip-hop Mop Top originalmente estaba formado por Link, Big Leaf y Buddha Stretch, quienes también eran miembros del grupo con sede en Brooklyn llamado Ten Thieves. 14- ASC & Assorted Anonymous - Disguised Lies (Formato Digital - California, USA, 2021)

Rakaa Iriscience of Dilated Peoples taps in to share his journey from Graf writer to underground rapper to global Hip-Hop figure. (3:42) Early days in Mid-City LA (23:28) Transition from Graffiti to MCing (28:14) The Hip-Hop Shop (42:46) Meeting Evidence (58:51) ABB Records (1:34:23) Label success without Radio play (1:39:27) Working with Kanye West twitter: @dilatedpeoples

Rakaa @therealrakaa of the west coast's own @dilatedpeoples. They talk about the old school rap, graffiti, and b-boy/b-girl scene. They reminisce about how they first met during the LA riots. Follow Rakaa: @therealrakaa Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles   Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/z-6euWKSAsQ To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify! Interview begins at 26:17

Tracklist ElCamino - Flu Game Smoke DZA - Luck of Draw (Feat. Benny) Maxo - Kinfolk (Feat. Vida Jafari) Skalpel & VII - Zone d'ombre Paco & Mani Deïz - Terrain de jeu Death At The Derby - Old Firms Meyhem Lauren & The Alchemist - Still Playing Celo DJ Muggs & Mach-Hommy - 900K Lex Boogie From The Bronx & Senz Beats - IP Address (Feat. Windblade) Napoleon Da Legend & Giallo Point - D Rose Bones [Radio Edit] Buds Penseur - Sang Froid (DJ Obsolete Remix) The Legion - Three The Bronx Way KRS-One - All Skool KRS-One - F-Cked Up Lil Sci - Hit Me (Sp's Phone Home Remix) Pumpkin - J'apprends (A Cat Called Fritz Remix) MF DOOM & MF Grimm - People, Places And Things Preach Jacobs - Lemon to A Lime Surreal & DJ Balance - Car And A Job The Perceptionists - 5 O'Clock (feat. Phonte) Kid Tsunami - Down Pat (Feat. Percee P) Waajeed - Proud Kit Knows - Failure (Helmet Remix) Black Milk - So Gone Jurassic 5 - Break MF DOOM - It Ain't Nuthin (The Chapter Remix) Set de DJ Overflow Mentplus - Stormy Nights The Nonce - Mixtapes Mass Influence - Nonsense Mikey Boston- Regimental Oneton - Krylon Heltah Skeltah - Leflah [Feat. OGC] (Beat Junkie Sound EDIT) Masta Ace - Saturday Nite Live (L.A. Jay Remix) Fu-Schnickens - Ring The Alarm (DJ Dynamite Edit) Hieroglyphics - At The Helm Screamin' Jay Hawkins - I Put A Spell On You Iriscience & DJ Babu - On Deadly Ground (Spictakular 8B Intro) Roots Manuva - Witness (Part 1) Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth - Ghettos Of The Mind (Freqnik & WDRE Remix) Estelle - Magnificent [Feat. Kardinal Offishall] (TRAYZE EDIT) Grand Puba - I Like It Lyrics Born - Callin' Out Dream Warriors - California Dreamin' HeartStreets - Nonchalant DJ Krush - Meiso (Feat. DJ Shadow & The Roots) Dubmatique - La Force De Comprendre Busta Rhymes - Woo Hah (Doc Adam Blend) Sam & Dave - Soul Sister, Brown Sugar (Doc Adam Edit)

While in LA, Zach and Steven got the opportunity to sit down with one of the three members of Dilated Peoples: Rakaa Iriscience. In this episode Rakaa talks with Zach and Steven on how Dilated Peoples got started, the current state of mainstream hip-hop, and how jazz has influenced his own music.

KILLcRey and Kahlee create a soundtrack of stories. Music by Reverie, Brother Ali, Sick Jacken, Phora, Rakaa Iriscience and more.

One of the most dangerous assets of any generation is free speech...Gabriel San Roman is free speech incarnate.From his articles and pieces in the OC Weekly To his own independent publishing's, Gabriel is the printed voice of our scene. In one of the most important interviews the show has conducted, We are proud to bring you Gabriel San Roman.            

Today, history is made here at WakeTheFlokUp Reverie and Louden Beats stop by fresh off their "Russian Roulette" tour. They talk about what it's like to work together as brother and sister their childhood and how much influence they have on each other. With a very specific vision and ground breaking sound, they are the two to watch. New episode, new albulm, new beginnings.... Ladies and Gentlemen Reverie and Louden Beats      

A legend, a master of his art and a good person..all describeRakaa Iriscience. From humble roots to platinum records, he has done it all. There is nothing we don't talk about in this indept, solid interview.One of the most iconic figures in hiphop, Rakaa demonstrates why hes maintained his status. It was an honor, a pleasure and a privilege...Rakaa Iriscience

Crappy Awesome Podcast… Hip-Hop, comedy, science, culture and all that is Awesometown. Hosted by KILLcRey and (mr)Arash of the Hip-Hop collective, Diego Brown Project. Brought to you by www.PlatformCollection.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crappyawesome/support

Crappy Awesome Podcast… Hip-Hop, comedy, science, culture and all that is Awesometown. Hosted by KILLcRey and (mr)Arash of the Hip-Hop collective, Diego Brown Project. Brought to you by www.PlatformCollection.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crappyawesome/support

**TO LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD SEE THE END OF THE SHOW DESCRIPTION - POST TO YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE IF YOU LOVE HIP HOP !** On this fast paced tropical hurricane we have: Statik Selektah and Termanology join us to discuss the forthcoming 1982 album and their lifelong relationship as friends and musical colleagues. Intimate and informative, this 40 minute feature explores the history of two of the most prolific artists in modern hip hop and dissects their new album track by track, including graphic accounts of their party-packed studio sessions with such artists as Freeway and Saigon . Hear all about their up coming projects, much of which have never been discussed anywhere until this show. Towards the end of the interview, the refreshingly talented Reks jumps into the interview to touch down on his new album and mixtape. Essential listening. El Da Sensei steps in along side his cohort and recent collaborator, Rakka Iriscience to discuss their respective recent triumphant album releases. We explore the significance and current health of the graffiti culture in 2010 and debate its comparison with the graphic design scene. El Da Sensei confirms that The Artifacts,himself and Tame One,are OFFICIALLY reunited and working on their new album for release soon. Rakka delivers even more great Dilated Peoples news to conclude what is yet another piece of Conspiracy interview artwork for our respected galleries. Hip Hop hasn't died - it is still waiting for its chance to be born. Guilty Simpson is one of the most lucid emcees in modern hip hop. Joining us on the brink of new DuckDown Records supergroup, Random Axe and their debut album release, Guilty breaks down the full project, including his relationship with fellow group members Sean Price and Black Milk. He also explores the creative process behind his recent OJ Simpson album with Madlib and explains that the sequel is not far away, with Guilty and Madlib hard at work on OJ Simpson 2. We paint pictures with words.Another classic. Cey Adams has literally shaped the vision of the hip hop culture. His artistic flair, both as the designer of hundreds of classic album covers and as the developer of so many artists' visual persona, is not only awe-inspiring but has moulded the memories of generations of hip hop fans around the world. We discuss Def Jam Records, the creative process behind such classic album covers as "Ready To Die" and "Fear Of A Black Planet", as well as discussing the evolution of graphic design and album art in hip hop, citing such companies as Pen & Pixel and the recent boom in DIY online artwork. This 50 minute opus is absolutely timeless - please do not miss. AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Bilal joins us for a fruity interview, discussing his impressive catalog of work with such artists as Jay Z, Common, J Dilla and Guru. As heart-warming as you would expect, Bilal affectionately recalls studio sessions with Dilla and explains the creative studio process that Jay Z displays, as well as comfortably exploring his own place in hip hop and modern soul music. Bilal fans and people who appreciate heart-felt poetry should not miss this. Enjoy! Contact us at conspiracyworldwide@gmail.com OR Blackberry Messenger: 22192BE3 Mista Montana - http://www.montanauk.com Menace - http://messengermenace.blogspot.com/

**TO LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD SEE THE END OF THE SHOW DESCRIPTION - POST TO YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE IF YOU LOVE HIP HOP !** On this fast paced tropical hurricane we have: Statik Selektah and Termanology join us to discuss the forthcoming 1982 album and their lifelong relationship as friends and musical colleagues. Intimate and informative, this 40 minute feature explores the history of two of the most prolific artists in modern hip hop and dissects their new album track by track, including graphic accounts of their party-packed studio sessions with such artists as Freeway and Saigon . Hear all about their up coming projects, much of which have never been discussed anywhere until this show. Towards the end of the interview, the refreshingly talented Reks jumps into the interview to touch down on his new album and mixtape. Essential listening. El Da Sensei steps in along side his cohort and recent collaborator, Rakka Iriscience to discuss their respective recent triumphant album releases. We explore the significance and current health of the graffiti culture in 2010 and debate its comparison with the graphic design scene. El Da Sensei confirms that The Artifacts,himself and Tame One,are OFFICIALLY reunited and working on their new album for release soon. Rakka delivers even more great Dilated Peoples news to conclude what is yet another piece of Conspiracy interview artwork for our respected galleries. Hip Hop hasn't died - it is still waiting for its chance to be born. Guilty Simpson is one of the most lucid emcees in modern hip hop. Joining us on the brink of new DuckDown Records supergroup, Random Axe and their debut album release, Guilty breaks down the full project, including his relationship with fellow group members Sean Price and Black Milk. He also explores the creative process behind his recent OJ Simpson album with Madlib and explains that the sequel is not far away, with Guilty and Madlib hard at work on OJ Simpson 2. We paint pictures with words.Another classic. Cey Adams has literally shaped the vision of the hip hop culture. His artistic flair, both as the designer of hundreds of classic album covers and as the developer of so many artists' visual persona, is not only awe-inspiring but has moulded the memories of generations of hip hop fans around the world. We discuss Def Jam Records, the creative process behind such classic album covers as "Ready To Die" and "Fear Of A Black Planet", as well as discussing the evolution of graphic design and album art in hip hop, citing such companies as Pen & Pixel and the recent boom in DIY online artwork. This 50 minute opus is absolutely timeless - please do not miss. AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Bilal joins us for a fruity interview, discussing his impressive catalog of work with such artists as Jay Z, Common, J Dilla and Guru. As heart-warming as you would expect, Bilal affectionately recalls studio sessions with Dilla and explains the creative studio process that Jay Z displays, as well as comfortably exploring his own place in hip hop and modern soul music. Bilal fans and people who appreciate heart-felt poetry should not miss this. Enjoy! Contact us at conspiracyworldwide@gmail.com OR Blackberry Messenger: 22192BE3 Mista Montana - http://www.montanauk.com Menace - http://messengermenace.blogspot.com/

**TO LISTEN CLICK "PLAY" OR "DOWNLOAD" AT THE END OF THIS SHOW DESCRIPTION** On this must hear show we have: Public Enemy's driving force and legendary hip hop icon, Chuck D ,steps away from writing a new song to indulge in a feature-length, 40 minute interview, in which we address many of the pertinent issues surrounding our beloved hip hop culture. From the entrapment of modern music corporations, to the celebrations of our successes as a collective, this interview symbolises a landmark point for the development of Conspiracy Worldwide Radio. Chuck questions whether such artists as Jay Z have changed the world, the psychology of such media icons as Bill O'Reilly, his future musical work with Immortal Technique and much more in an accomplished and positive 40 minute exploration. A MUST hear. Dilated Peoples are with us in the form of Rakaa Iriscience, as we delve deep into the specifications of his new album and the work of his many musical family members. We discuss Eminem beefs, Alchemist new productions, the Gangrene album, Hex Murda and a lot more, in a refreshing and informative feature-length.Another must hear experience. Sage Francis and Strange Famous Music's road warrior, B. Dolan , is one of hip hop's most dedicated and massively engrossing artists. His tireless work ethic and unlimited enjoyment of what he does, translate perfectly throughout this interview, as we navigate our way through such topics as Reptilians, activism, spoken word poetry,wearing Evel Knievel costumes and jumping onto crowds and so much more in an enthralling feature. Be sure to check out http://www.knowmore.org . King Magnetic slopes in live from a Poker game, to face the reality of The Friday Night Live Show. We talk album news, his impressive roster of production and collaborative work and even get the chance to open up the forums to listener questions. Meet Magnetic the man and not just magnetic the artist. Blactastan is without question, one of hip hop's most satisfying artists. His thrilling vocal abilities and raw, poetic perspectives fill the void left blank by so many other rappers. Expect to hear an upbeat and excitable Blactastan on this interview, as we talk "Black Sabbath" album news, his sacrifices as an artist and much more including an ill freestyle at the end. AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Redphone Records recording artist, Matt Maddox is with us to talk about the future of one of underground hip hop's most promising record labels. As well as delivering a freestyle of global proportions, Maddox informs us of his labels plans with such names as Immortal Technique ad Vinnie Paz being dashed around, as we give you the rare chance to meet one of hip hop's newest bloodlines. Enjoy! Contact us at conspiracyworldwide@gmail.com Montana Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mista_montana Montana Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/realmontana2 Menace Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/menaceuk Conspiracy Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/conspiracyradio Friday Night Twitter: http://twitter.com/conspiracyfm If you appreciate what we do please give what you can and we will be here forever!

**TO LISTEN CLICK "PLAY" OR "DOWNLOAD" AT THE END OF THIS SHOW DESCRIPTION** On this must hear show we have: Public Enemy's driving force and legendary hip hop icon, Chuck D ,steps away from writing a new song to indulge in a feature-length, 40 minute interview, in which we address many of the pertinent issues surrounding our beloved hip hop culture. From the entrapment of modern music corporations, to the celebrations of our successes as a collective, this interview symbolises a landmark point for the development of Conspiracy Worldwide Radio. Chuck questions whether such artists as Jay Z have changed the world, the psychology of such media icons as Bill O'Reilly, his future musical work with Immortal Technique and much more in an accomplished and positive 40 minute exploration. A MUST hear. Dilated Peoples are with us in the form of Rakaa Iriscience, as we delve deep into the specifications of his new album and the work of his many musical family members. We discuss Eminem beefs, Alchemist new productions, the Gangrene album, Hex Murda and a lot more, in a refreshing and informative feature-length.Another must hear experience. Sage Francis and Strange Famous Music's road warrior, B. Dolan , is one of hip hop's most dedicated and massively engrossing artists. His tireless work ethic and unlimited enjoyment of what he does, translate perfectly throughout this interview, as we navigate our way through such topics as Reptilians, activism, spoken word poetry,wearing Evel Knievel costumes and jumping onto crowds and so much more in an enthralling feature. Be sure to check out http://www.knowmore.org . King Magnetic slopes in live from a Poker game, to face the reality of The Friday Night Live Show. We talk album news, his impressive roster of production and collaborative work and even get the chance to open up the forums to listener questions. Meet Magnetic the man and not just magnetic the artist. Blactastan is without question, one of hip hop's most satisfying artists. His thrilling vocal abilities and raw, poetic perspectives fill the void left blank by so many other rappers. Expect to hear an upbeat and excitable Blactastan on this interview, as we talk "Black Sabbath" album news, his sacrifices as an artist and much more including an ill freestyle at the end. AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Redphone Records recording artist, Matt Maddox is with us to talk about the future of one of underground hip hop's most promising record labels. As well as delivering a freestyle of global proportions, Maddox informs us of his labels plans with such names as Immortal Technique ad Vinnie Paz being dashed around, as we give you the rare chance to meet one of hip hop's newest bloodlines. Enjoy! Contact us at conspiracyworldwide@gmail.com Montana Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mista_montana Montana Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/realmontana2 Menace Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/menaceuk Conspiracy Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/conspiracyradio Friday Night Twitter: http://twitter.com/conspiracyfm If you appreciate what we do please give what you can and we will be here forever!