Podcasts about Mello Music Group

Brother Ali sits down with the head of Mello Music Group, the respected Arizona-based boutique Hip Hop label that released the new album “Satisfied Soul”. Preorder "Satisfied Soul" on beautiful vinyl, CD, and cassettes now at https://www.BrotherAli.comThis episode is sponsored by Zakat Foundation and BetterHelp.To get 10% off your first month of therapy, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/travelersHear episodes early and ad-free, plus get access to exclusive music, videos, speeches, and bonus content by Brother Ali: https://www.brotherali.com/joinBuy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast

*Producer's Note: audio on Jay Boogie's channel had an echo, which we didn't realize until after; our apologies.We were fortunate enough to have Brother Ali bless the lounge space to share his journey in hip hop culture and to tell us about Satisfied Soul, his latest album on Mello Music Group.Satisfied Soul is available now on Bandcamp. Follow Brother Ali on all socials.

For the first rap-up of the year of our Lord 2025, we chop it up about:Elliott Wilson's thoughts on 'new media journalism' and Cam'ron trying to be Stephen A. SmithApollo Brown leaving Mello Music Group after 15 yearsJoey Bada$$' new single and subliminal shots at the West CoastWe also share our thoughts on Redman's new album, 'Muddy Waters Too,' and Reuben Vincent's new EP, which dropped on New Year's Eve 2024. Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitterFollow ChrisInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the springtime we came across Fr1th who's a London based producer and newly signed member of the acclaimed label Mello Music Group. We began digging into his back catalogue and were drawn to his melodic sound selection and incredible arrangements within his work. So after sending him an email on a whim we were very pleased to get to chat with him on the podcast this week for episode 228! Fr1th told us about his beginnings in production learning FL Studio in 2003 and how he eventually met a lot of awesome collaborators locally and beyond that helped shape and refine his style. He told us more about how he got connected with the team at Mello Music Group and what that opportunity has meant to his career as he recently re-released his 2020 project “Mind Blossom” with accompanying visuals and behind the scenes content all of which have gotten an incredible response from listeners. We also discussed what live shows have meant to him and how developing his stage presence for an in person atmosphere has really benefited him to showcase his works in a different way. We're very thrilled to have made this connection with Fr1th and are very excited to hear his next project when it releases as well as continuing to touch base with him moving forward!Tune into Anthony's Twitch stream every Tuesday at 6PM eastern time for in depth content ideas, strategies, music tips and more!

At this point, hip-hop artist Jabee is an Oklahoma City icon, but it's about time to take his profile to a more national level. Thankfully he is in good company to do just that. Earlier this year Jabee announced his signing to hip-hop's prestige indie music label, Mello Music Group. His first release with MMG, the eight-song mini-album The Spirit Is Willing But The Flesh Is Weak—featuring a guest verse by underground rap sensation Quelle Chris and production from the likes of Conductor Williams, Evidence, and Apollo Brown—debuted on streaming services this past Friday. Jabee, fresh off a West Coast flight following a marathon weekend at his Peace Needs OKC conference that included the legendary Chuck D as speaker, graced the Oklahoma Today Podcast with an interview previewing the new release.   Also on this week's episode, the editors get cute about their favorite at-home animals, and podvents shows us why Merle Haggard will now forever be an Okie in Muskogee. You won't want to miss it!

Send us a Text Message. "Everything I make, I try to make it my favorite album of all time."Simplicity is genius. Great artists can make the ostensibly impossible seem effortless. It's in this rarefied air where you'll find Detroit's Apollo Brown, constantly conjuring fresh innovations out of a tried-and-true formula. For the last decade, the Mello Music Group artist has singularly re-defined and expanded the foundation of what boom bap production can sound like in the 21st Century.Just consider the revered legends that have collaborated on full-length albums with him: Rass Kass (“Blasphemy”), Guilty Simpson (“Dice Game,”) Skyzoo (“Easy Truth Sessions”), Big Pooh (“Words Paint Pictures”) and O.C. (“Trophies.”) No less than DJ Premier declared the latter “hip-hop for the people,” naming “Trophies” the best album of 2012.This is the tradition that Apollo Brown triumphantly upholds: the head-nodding, screwface-inducing, soul-replenishing lineage of Primo and Pete Rock, J Dilla and Large Professor, Mobb Deep and DJ Muggs. He makes music for old and young heads—bone bruising beats that summon visceral images of back alley brawls in '81, pool hall melees, and metropolitan griminess. An East Coast sound with a midwestern mentality, channelling the marrow-freezing chill of the wind fleeing Lake Michigan.Everyone from Danny Brown to Chance The Rapper, Freddie Gibbs to Masta Ace, Black Milk to Oddisee have spit bars over his beats. Don't sleep on his projects with The Left, Ugly Heroes, and Hassaan Mackey, or his several acclaimed instrumental albums. Amounted together, it gives Apollo Brown a body of work that lives up to the legacy of the older gods. The explanation why is pretty simple. If you still have any doubts, all you need to do is press play.Buy Apollo Brown's Music HereFollow Apollo Brown on IG HereSupport the Show.WEBSITE AND MERCH! - http://www.officialchopshoppod.com

This week we are going to the movies... actually we're discussing rap portrayals in the movies, a somewhat fraught subject. We were inspired to think about rap on the silver screen by our guest, Marv Won. Among other accolades, Marv was famously part of the movie 8 Mile. We enjoyed our conversation with this Detroit battle rap mainstay who recently signed with Mello Music Group and has a new album entitled "I'm Fine, Thanks For Asking. " One of the highlights of our chat was Mar's lightning-quick assembly of his all-time Detroit MC Mount Rushmore. In the intro segment, DBRP hosts David Ma, Demone Carter and Nate LeBlanc riff about rap movies, verisimilitude, decrepit warehouses, strange bedfellows, and much much more. Big thanks to our theme song composer Cutso. DBRP is mixed by Taylor Weng. Dad Bod Rap Pod is probably the 4th or 5th most popular podcast on the Stony Island Audio network.

A few years ago, we discovered the music of Oklahoma emcee, Jabee. We've been locked in ever since, and it's only right we invite him to the show fresh off signing a deal with Mello Music Group. Jabee shares exclusive details about his upcoming MMG debut and gets deep into his passion for social activism, the case of Julius Jones, the harsh realities of being a Black man in America, and more! Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitter Follow ChrisInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keepin It Real w/Caramel had a fun and entertaining conversation with SJ Hazim. SJ is a very outgoing and passionate person. He loves what he does for people, and he gives out great energy in the world. He shines with positivity on everyone he meets. SJ Hazim is the man behind the writing and production for the 70th Brown vs. Board compilation song “Levitate”, which includes over 20 talents from the Topeka, KS area. Picture the style of “We Are The World”. Topeka, KS played a crucial role as one of the key locations where the Brown vs. Board cases originated. African American families, such as Oliver Brown, had a daughter who was denied enrollment in a nearby white school. Over time, the Brown vs. Board decision became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement, which helped lead to further legal and social changes for equality. In 1954, the case of Brown vs. Board of Education was a landmark in the Supreme Court ruling that declared the racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. This was considered one of their most celebrated victories in a long time. To this day, it remains one of the most defining moments in US history. Brown vs. Board was a coordinated group of five lawsuits against school districts in Kansas, South Carolina, Delaware, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Some of those featured on the song are Brendon Elliott, a violinist and Julliard graduate who has earned distinction through his performances with the New York Philharmonic and as a guest soloist with the Virginia and Richmond Symphony Orchestras. -Bizzy gained recognition in the hip-hop community as he was featured on Tech N9ne's track “Erbody But Me” on the 2016 album. This was a pivotal moment for Bizzy and helped him become a figure in the midwest rap scene. - Stik Figa is a Topeka, KS based rapper who blends a southern style with a midwest influence. His notable accomplishments include collaborations with Mello Music Group and appearances on Shade 45. -Roger Ortega is a spotify-verified and Grammy Voting R&B/Pop Artist. Roger has had the opportunity to open for artists such as Jay Z, Color Me Badd, Aaron Carter, Otown and DJ Pauly D to name a few. His successes include his first album “RnBPoPWrtyr” reaching #62 on the itunes chart and his second album “The Lottery” reaching #8. - Lamont Jackson is a Topeka, KS police officer with a love for music. His singing and songwriting talents have given him the ability to showcase his talents through performances and karaoke nights. Most recently, his enthusiasm for music led to viral fame with a “police car karaoke video” that caught the attention of Kelly Clarkson, and he was invited as a guest on her show. This is just the start for SJ, in May 2024 he will be releasing his album “Syncronicty in Motion” as well as his Hip Hop Play “Rhythm of Insight: A Hip Hop Odyssey in Verse”, featuring 10 classic hip hop beats with his own lyrics as a 50 years of Hip Hip Salute which will have multiple volumes. SJ can also be heard on Roger Ortegas “Back To Kansas (Top City Remix)”. Known as a staple in Topeka, KS, he is ready to let the rest of the world know who he is. You can follow SJ Hazim on Instagram: S.J. Hazim (@sjhazim) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: (1) Facebook For Interviews, Bookings, and High Res Photos: or for bookings contact: Katrina Hirtz & Rachel Bezaire kickupyourheelsent@gmail.com www.kickupyourheelsentertainment.com and Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard, email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caramel-lucas/message

This week we're joined by Detroit's Marv Won, a dual threat MC/producer, who after much anticipation, is set to drop his Mello Music Group debut, I'm Fine Thanks for Asking. In this conversation Marv speaks on his forthcoming project, working with Quelle Chris (with whom he announces he has a project in the works with), Big Proof (RIP), his dream of attending a Roc Nation Brunch, and much more! Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media Art direction: Mango Shark About: Hosted by Luke Bailey, The Fly Fidelity Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic conversations with fascinating guests from hip hop and beyond. Patreon: Support The Fly Fidelity Podcast by subscribing to our Patreon and unlock exclusive bonus content. Learn more at Patreon.com/FlyFidelity Contact: luke.bailey@flyfidelity.co.uk

Talked with producer Apollo Brown about the Detroit Hip Hop scene, Crafting beats with old software, Making collaborate albums in person, Mello Music Group, Drums vs Drumless production, New album "Sardines" with Planet Asia, Recording twelve songs in eight hours with O.C., and Putting family first.

Order and disorder, a freeform haze of garbage guitars, shorted electronics, found detritus, collage, linear songs, sounds from strange lands. Contact me at btradio85@gmail.com. brianturnershow.comALICE COOPER GROUP - You Drive Me Nervous - Live Pittsburgh 1971DJ RICH RUSSO INTROHEAVY GOODS VEHICLE - Time To Try - Keeper of the Sands (NL, 1976?)JOHN DWYER / DREW ST. IVANY / BILL ROE / TOM DOLAS - People Can Choose - Live Tribute to Les Rallizes Denudes: Enter the Mirror - Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, 6/17/23DAWSON - Cross My Heart Fliptop Head - Discography+ (Sorcerer, 2023)GELD - The Fix Is In - Currency/Castration (Relapse, 2023)SONIC YOUTH - Brave Men Run (In My Family) - Live In Brooklyn 2011 (Silver Currant, 2023)THE HUNTERS (THE SCORPIONS) - Fuchs Geh Voran - 7" (Colorit, 1975)DJ MISTAH EVIL - The Unknown - V/A: Dungeon Rap (cs, Natural Sciences, 2023)STEVE MOORE/OVERCALC - Time Crystals - Calyx (Sleeping Giant Glossolalia, 2023)KOOL KEITH - Space Mountain (feat. Marc Live) - Black Elvis 2 (Mello Music Group,, 2023)DJ GONZ VS. CONRAD PACK - Disruption/Balance - Surge (Lost Domain, 2023)THE FALL - Totally Wired (live, a capella) 7" (NL)FURIOUS PIG - I Don't Like Your Face - Furious Pig (Rough Trade, 1981)FATBOI SHARIF - Carousel - V/A: High Bias (Backwoodz Studios, 2023)GAŁ GAŁ - Sorry - Ich Schwöre Ich Hab Angst (Abstand, 2023)ZILZIL - Watch It (BC, 2023)ANNE-JAMES CHATON / ANDY MOOR / YANNIS KYRIAKIDED - Garnitures - Douceurs (Unsounds, 2023)ANNA SCHIMKAT - Brot und Ro-sen (excerpt) - Brot un Ro-sen (Fragment Factory, 2023)SOULED AMERICAN - Before Tonight - Notes Campfire (Moll Tontrager, 1996)RESTLESS NATIVES - Ziac - 7" (Zebra, 1981)BUTTHOLE SURFERS - Cherub - Live Scott & Gary Show, 1984PYROLATOR - 180 Degrees - V/A: Silberland Vol. 2: The Driving Side of Kosmische Musik 1974-1984 (Bureau B, 2023)ALAN LICHT & JOHN KRAUSBAUER - Superstizione - 7" (Carbon)PHILIP JECK & CHRIS WATSON - Spurn - Oxmardyke (Touch, 2023)AKIRA UMEDA - Excerpt - Akira Umeda 1988-2018 (Lugar Alto, 2023)

In cooperation with Mello Music Group, we present our interview with The Lasso & A. Billi Free. Recorded at Thunder Canyon Brewery. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mankindpodcast/message

In this episode, we went to the beautiful Hotel McCoy and chopped it up with Cashville's own, Namir Blade. Brought to you by Mello Music Group. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mankindpodcast/message

My guest this week is Detroit producer Apollo Brown. We spoke about Euphoria, Atlanta, Mr. In-Between, Flatliners, The Land Before Time, Steven Spielberg's debut movie Duel, his personal top 5 movies, discovering hip-hop through DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Main Source, and The D.O.C., his production aesthetic, the importance of consistency in hip-hop, a handful of his projects, and the creative process behind his latest album This Must Be The Place. This Must Be The Place is available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen. Consider copping directly from Apollo's Bandcamp page here.Read my review of Apollo and Stalley's collab album Blacklight at Pitchfork here. Follow Apollo on Instagram  and Twitter: @ApolloBrown Follow me on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), TikTok (@cinemasai) , and Letterboxd (@CineMasai)   Support the show

Normally we have an interview with a rapper, producer, or a writer. On this week's episode we are talking to Namir Blade, a performer who rejects such limiting labels and prefers to be referred to as an artist. He just released a new album, Metropolis on Mello Music Group and we are intrigued by his utilization of multiple vocal techniques, his production prowess, and his general swag. In the opening segment we begin to reckon with ELUCID's massive new album I Told Bessie. Demone in particular has some nuanced takes that may help newcomers understand the great MC's unique technique. Perhaps we will delve further into that in the near future. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quelle Chris - "Alive Ain't Always Living" from the 2022 album Deathfame on Mello Music Group. Fresh off co-composing part of the score for the Oscar-winning film Judas and The Black Messiah, rapper Quelle Chris returned last week with his latest full-length, DEATHFAME. The Detroit-based artist (real name: Gavin Tennille) describes the genre-defying new LP like "an incredible lost tape found at a flea market." Guests include Navy Blue, Pink Siifu, and Quelle's longtime collaborator Chris Keys co-produces a few of the album's tracks.  Read the full post on KEXP.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest this week is Chicago rapper Vic Spencer. We spoke about Power, The Waterboy, his love for standup comedy, the power of world-building in music and movies, making music during his time in a group home, the legacy of his breakthrough project The Cost of Victory, the idea behind he and rapper-producer Sonnyjim's Spencer For Higher series, the artist-to-fan relationship, and the creative process behind he and Doc Da Mindbenda's collab album Still Here. Still Here is available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen. Follow Vic Spencer on Instagram and Twitter: @VicSpencerFollow me on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), and Letterboxd (@CineMasai)       Support the show (https://cash.app/$CineMasai)

In this episode, Sydney shares her musical playlist for Cardio, Travel, Relaxing, Homework, and Upbeat listening.  Sydney discusses her wide-range of musical taste that includes song reviews of Mello Music Group, TV Girl, Kanye West, Jhene Aiko, Mac Miller, Steve Lacy, The Internet, Frank Ocean, Kriss Kross, Heavy D, Timbaland, House of Pain, Jay-Z, Lana Del Rey, Mac Miller, Mitski, 6black, Lauryn Hill, Bon Iver, Grouper, Alex G, Odd Future, MF Doom, and Childish Gambino

Billi Free & The Lasso - "Thrive, Despite" from the 2022 album Holy Body Roll on Mello Music Group. Holy Body Roll, released this March, is a collaborative record between New Mexico vocalist A. Billi Free and Michigan producer The Lasso that leans into the duo's love for funk, pop, hip hop, and R&B for a record that's free-flowing and boundaryless. Joined by The Lasso's studio team made up of saxophonist The Saxsquatch, cellist Jordan Hamilton, and pianist Grayson Nye, Holy Body Roll is meant to serve as a “groove-filled guidebook for healing, the soundtrack to help you move from tear-streaming breakdown to full-body boogie.” Our Song of the Day, “Thrive, Despite,” embodies this both in title and spirit. Led by a jazzy piano line from Nye, the song morphs into a downtempo R&B track that has incredible warmth as A. Billi Free croons, “I know you carrying this weight /This thang so deep can't touch the base /After you take a little break, get up and face another day.” “We've been building this project since late 2020,” explained Free in an interview. “We used this record to process difficult personal/collective feelings and embody the celebration of little victories with honest lyrics, layered vocals and a unique sonic homage to R&B, funk, rock and pop using our shared love of hip-hop as a foundation.” Read the full post on KEXP.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've not done an episode without a special guest for a minute, but recent events have called for a tag team chinwag. Last week, Apollo Brown dropped 'Blacklight' with Stalley which is his 25th official release on Mello Music Group. Since 2010, Apollo Brown has worked with O.C., Guilty Simpson, Skyzoo, Che' Noir, Planet Asia, Raheem DeVaughn, Ras Kass, Ugly Heroes and more. It's been nearly a decade and a half since Apollo Brown first stepped on the scene. With a number of classic albums under his belt, we ask the question: is Apollo Brown now one of the all time great Hip Hop producers?  We show love to one of our favourites and salute him for his greatness.    Follow Sumit   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle   Follow Chris   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkinetik Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamkinetik   Connect with Breaking Atoms   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaktheatoms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaktheatoms Twitter: https://twitter.com/breaktheatoms Website: https://www.breakingatoms.co.uk

Joell Ortiz joins episode 68 of AFH's What's The Headline. He discusses his new album The Autograph, his top 5 Brooklyn MCs, using one of his songs as his wedding vows and more. 0:00 Intro 1:00 The partnership Joell Ortiz has with Mello Music Group 3:00 How Joell Ortiz approaches storytelling in his music 4:50 Joell Ortiz was competing with JAY-Z when he first started 7:00 Joell Ortiz names his top 5 Brooklyn MCs 8:25 It's becoming cool again to listen to great Hip-Hop 9:47 Joell Ortiz speaks about always striving for new heights 14:20 Joell Ortiz on how Stretch Armstrong changed his life 17:05 What Joell Ortiz would change about leaving Aftermath Entertainment 19:40 On being born to be an MC 20:45 Joell Ortiz on the benefits of keeping a low profile 23:55 The story behind Slaughterhouse's “I Will” with Eminem 26:25 Joell Ortiz on creating his first Hip-Hop love song 29:00 On using his song “Lifeline” as his wedding vows 32:20 Joell Ortiz on how he uses music as therapy 36:40 The power of revealing secrets through music 38:52 Joell Ortiz on working with Cyhi The Prynce and their similarities 43:20 Why Joell Ortiz made a song about growing older 49:00 Why Joell Ortiz is always making new music Press photograph by Photo Rob --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whats-the-headline/support

In this episode, the Gents are joined by Homeboy Sandman of Stones Throw Records and Mello Music Group. The NYC rapper shares stories of growing up hip-hop, rhyming with honesty, and creating art harmoniously. It's a banger. Plus: A true story about a failed freestyle by one of the gents and a confession of turtle plagiarism. Check out Homeboy Sandman's new EP Anjelitu on Bandcamp or wherever you get your music. This episode is brought to you by Blindman Brewing. Recommendations supported by Cilantro and Chive. Great coffee from Birdy Coffee Co.

Episode #98 features one of the best lyricists in the game & Mello Music Group member, Homeboy Sandman! His new project "Anjelitu" just dropped fully produced by Aesop Rock. He doesnt use social media, but you can email him at homeboysandman@gmail.com!

Phenomenal experimental music spanning from Vietnamese electronics to Mexican disco to lots in-between. Stopping off for a cut from the Solemn Brigham LP on Mello Music Group, downtempo hiphop from Germany, polyrhythmic electronics from Poland, Instagram found sounds, Cameroonian house and a whole lot more. Tracklisting Rắn Cạp Đuôi Collective – Infinite (Subtext Recordings, Germany) Solemn Brigham – Keep the Hope (Mello Music Group, USA) Body Image CEO – Six Ways the Telegraph Key Will Optimize Your Earning Potential (Discrepant, UK) Operation Egodeath – I Luv U But I've Chose Dankness (Ceramics Label, UK) For Breakfast – Nardis (Glasshouse Records, UK) Clinamen – Wizytanci (Brutality Garden, Poland) Nkom Bivoué – Zeun Ya You (self-release, Cameroon) Maugli – Trouble feat. Flolento (Shika Shika, Germany) Awkward Corners & Kitty Whitelaw – Marshland Lullaby (Shapes of Rhythm, UK) Hotmood – Roots (self-release, Mexico) Produced and edited by Nick McCorriston

The one and only Homeboy Sandman talks with us about his upcoming project Anjelitu, produced by Aesop Rock. And we get the full story from the Mello Music Group artist on how He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper from DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince made hip-hop more relatable and influenced his approach to writing songs. 

Welcome or welcome back! On this episode, I sat down with Prolific Queens rapper Homeboy Sandman. Boy Sand was born and raised in Queens, citing his parents as incredibly helpful and determined to make ends meet. He traveled all throughout the Northeast attending schools, including UPENN, before officially entering the rap game. His 2007 EP, Nourishment, would operate as a jumping off point for his career. As he describes, from 2007 to 2009, he “couldn't lose”. From acknowledgments by mainstream radio and news publications to a plethora of co-signs, it's easy to see why he says as much. In 2011, Sandman signed a deal with Stones Throw records. Around this same time, he speaks about his ego prevented him from meeting Stones Throw royalty MF DOOM. Sandman also speaks candidly about discovering the kind of rapper and person that he wanted to be. He continued pumping out releases in the early 2010's including “First of a Living Breed”, “The Good Sun” and “ Hallways”. In 2014, Sandman shot a video for his song “Call to Arms”, which is how our paths first crossed. He shelved the video for 5 whole years as he contemplated what he was really doing for the kids invovled. Sandman has always been entertained by the questions of human nature, especially how they pertain to black livelihood. In the same year, he published “Black People Are Cowards”, an op-Ed for Gawker in the wake of the Donald Sterling case. The piece generated lots of buzz on the internet, but no action which was a loss in Sandman's mind. We also cross referenced the aftermath of that case with the NBA players' recent actions of social justice and how they affect us. Sandman truly truly loved music, which he writes to feel alive and releases because he wants to. His most recent two projects “Don't Feed the Monster” and “Dusty” are incredible installments to an already loaded discography. Sandman and Stones Throw amicably split and he has since struck a partnership with Mello Music Group. His recent single “Go Hard” is the lead track off of his upcoming project “ Anjelitu”, releasing August 6th. Recorded: 6. 27. 21

My guest this week is Brooklyn rapper, label head, and ghostwriter Skyzoo. We spoke about House Party, his fascination with John Singleton and Spike Lee, his time as a rap consultant on the 2014 film Patti Cake$, concept albums, his recent vocal chord surgery, cultural appropriation, the state of modern rap media, and the creative process behind his latest album All The Brilliant Things, out now via Mello Music Group.All The Brilliant Things is available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen. Consider purchasing it directly from Skyzoo and Mello Music Group via Bandcamp.Follow Skyzoo on Instagram (@skyzoothewriter) and Twitter (@skyzoo)  Follow Dylan "CineMasai" Green on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), and Letterboxd (@CineMasai)Support the show (https://cash.app/$CineMasai)

(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro) In light of the recent release of Mello Music Group's Bushido, in a special bonus episode, I joined the Freemusicempire's #stateofthegame series as a guest to discuss what makes a compilation successful. We explored this topic through conversations on Bushido, Ryde or Die Vol. 1, and Anticon Label Sampler: 1999-2004. Enjoy! Join the Freemusicempire here: https://freemusicempire.com/  Listen to Bushido here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5kCNU9ouaRoRtQNJrtfavl?si=6644467f8cf54d4d  Listen to Ryde or Die, Vol. 1 here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1mQkCjNNs32GHM7nlEpA2N?si=4vhE68pRSn6eeBuIrI6DQg  Listen to Anticon Label Sampler: 1999-2004 here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4MZdFFnHTU91NL3IuxJxlV?si=0a633be239f849a7  -- For artist development/writing services, DM me @rohview on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com Let's stay connected! Find me here: https://rmpp.carrd.co/ 

Welcome to the Decibel Boost Podcast album roundup for the month of April 2021. We are now one third of the way through

My guests this week are North Carolina producer L'Orange and Nashville rapper/producer/musician Namir Blade. We talked about our favorite helper ghost movies, our least favorite aspects of Quentin Tarantino's movies, the paradox of retiring rappers, Black representation in the world of sci-fi concept albums, the similarities between David Lynch and Jim Jones, and the creative process behind their new album Imaginary Everything, out now via Mello Music Group.Imaginary Everything is available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen. Consider buying the album directly from L'Orange, Namir, and Mello Music Group via BandcampFollow L'Orange on Instagram & Twitter: @LOrangeMusicFollow Namir Blade on Instagram & Twitter: @NamirBladeFollow CineMasai on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), and Letterboxd (@CineMasai)Support the show (https://cash.app/$CineMasai)

Full show: https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com Artists Played: Mad Sexual Genius, conshus, Millatron, Marz Mello, Shinobi Stalin, DH, Crew54, Trust Burnem, Anushka, David Begun, Nujabes, Nas, Allison Russell, Gam P, Oliver The Producer, SPELLLING, Shad, J Dilla, MidaZ the BEAST, Mello Music Group, Open Mike Eagle, The Lasso, Pote, Damon Albarn, L. Scatter, AMiAM, Swamburger, Wax Tailor, D Smoke, Noga Erez, ROUSSO, DXS Original fka Dthamentixs, OutKast, GOODie MOb, IMAKEMADBEATS

Mello Music Group is an independent record label, with some of the best underground lyricists right now. Open Mike Eagle, Homeboy Sandman and L'Orange to name a few, have come together to release an hour long album for us What did you think of it? You can check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5kCNU9ouaRoRtQNJrtfavl?si=-qMqQzA-QPmeqRch__UvYQ You can listen to the show on the go: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2etRnEuzYYbiwbhJSxgno6?si=r24o7ebuSTGz9rZOm7bUqg Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cultured/id1473724398 Our Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getculturedau/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getculturedau/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/getculturedau Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZGkWxaWcUhAUinAOSstuQ Rob: 4/10 Tyler: 4-5/10

Full show: https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com Artists Played: Planet Asia, TzariZM, MidaZ the Beast, Casual, conshus, DMX, MyGrane McNastee, Erykah Badu, Napoleon Da Legend, Akhenaton, Har Mar Superstar, Kam Franklin, Jackie Venson, vsteeze, Funky DL, Nick Waterhouse, KEV BROWN, yU, India Jordan, Devin Morrison, Mello Music Group, Homeboy Sandman, Eric Lau, Valerie June, Revalation, GoD iLLa, DJ Flipcyide, Tecknowledgy, E-Turn, Deadpan Darling, Ceschi, Blue Sky Black Death, BRONSON, Gallant, TSHA, Genesis Owusu, Mick Jenkins, OutKast, GOODie MOb, IMAKEMADBEATS

The Lasso - "No Illusions (feat. Ill Camille & A. Billi Free)" from the 2021 album 2121 on Mello Music Group. Detroit-based producer Andy Catlin records under the name The Lasso, an apt title as he's able to round up a dozen guest rappers and vocalists for his latest album 2121. (Today's Song of the Day brings in the vocal talents of New Mexico-based vocalist A. Billi Free and Los Angeles-based rapper Ill Camille.) These collaborators received instrumental demos created throughout 2019 and early 2020, and, as The Lasso toldBandcamp, “the finished product wasn’t something I would have ever thought of or composed.” “Some of the harmonies, nobody thought of them [first],” he continued, “because I sent the track out to three people at the same time, and they didn’t hear each other. They sent their work back to me, and I used one of each of their notes.”  Read the full post on KEXP.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Politickin' with Eddie, we discuss the progress and the continued setbacks with COVID, we then get into Georgia's new voting restrictions and it's the blowback from corporate America predominantly Major League Baseball moving the All Star Game. Of course we tackle the Biden administration's proposed infrastructure bill. What's in it? Is this something Republicans can support? We unfortunately have to cover Matt Gaetz and his alleged disgusting misdeeds. PLUS...DMX suffers an overdose, Lil Nas X pisses off prudes and new music from Bankroll Freddie, Benny The Butcher, Rod Wave, Vic Mensa and Mello Music Group. You can listen to Politickin' with Eddie on all your favorite podcast platforms. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on social media! 

First week back off the collab, and the boys are on fire. They got into a bunch of stuff, including the legend DMX being hospitalized with a heart attack, the Earth Wind & Fire vs Isley Brothers Verzuz event (and the problematic songs), how to change a diaper, weird dreams, and a lyrical breakdown of Black Thought's legendary Funk Flex freestyle. It was a huge week of tunes, including slappers from Justin Bieber, Lil Tjay, Shantel May, Chiiild x Mahalia, IAMNOBODI x Phonte x BeMyFiasco, SOHN, Jethro Sheeran x Ed Sheeran x Contractor x Jah Fabio x Cashan x Alonestar, Freddie Gibbs, Jordan Rakei, Snoop Dogg x Prohoezak, Benny The Butcher x Random, Westside Gunn, Tiana Major9 x Vince Staples, 42 Dugg x Roddy Rich, Merkules x Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, NERVO x Tinie Tempah x Paris Hilton, Tony Moxberg x Jadakiss x Benny The Butcher x Sheek Louch, Terrace Martin x Nick Grant, Adria Kain, Kabaka Pyramid x Collie Buddz x MediSun, Paul Field x Jimmy Barnes, Amy Winehouse, Angill x Method Man x ChubHill x Sami, Kelly Price, Divo x DJ R Dub L x Young Stitch, Calboy x Lil Wayne, Gentleman x Bozza, Armand Hammer x The Alchemist, Tobe Nwigwe, High Klassified, Emilio Rojas x Apache, and Mello Music Group x Duelling Experts x Joell Ortiz x Apollo Brown. Peace! ARTISTS: Contact info@illnotestudios.com for the production/mixing/mastering opportunity. Theme tune produced by Notion. Purchase beats: notionbeats.com Follow the team everywhere: @TheMovementFam @CeeFor @Notionbaby @iDahnJohnson

Full show: https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com Artists Played: Purple Kloud, conshus, Jazzy Soto, Josh One, Demetrius Rhymes, Eighty Bugg, Children Of Zeus, Mello Music Group, Marlowe, Mndsgn, Phill Most Chill, Djar One, Yaya Bey, Menahan Street Band, Knaladeus, Flightschool, Mega Ran, R8ED R, Jungle, KINETIK, Terem, Colette Chantel, Theory Hazit, Oddisee, Benny Sings, Anti-Lilly, The Other Guys, OutKast, GOODie MOb, IMAKEMADBEATS

My guest is Elaquent, a hip-hop producer for the Mello Music Group.I discuss reviews for the surprisingly entertaining Margin Call (2011) which features an amazing ensemble cast and Vinegar Syndrome’s new disc The Fear (1995) which didn’t scare me at all.The list topic that Elaquent picked is Top 5 Kung Fu Movies.Check out Elaquent at his website at http://www.elaquent.com, which has links to all of his music and social media platforms.

For the inaugural episode of Reel Notes, I sat down with producer and multi-instrumentalist The Lasso. We spoke about being inspired by John Williams scores as a kid, how crafting an album is like building a spaceship, the creative process behind all of his collaborative albums, and the sci-fi inspirations of his latest project 2121, out now via Mello Music Group. We also spoke about the upcoming Justice League: Snyder Cut and ranked our favorite movie Batmen.2121 is available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen. Consider purchasing directly from Lasso and Mello Music Group via BandcampFollow The Lasso on Twitter and Instagram: @The_Lasso_Follow Dylan "CineMasai" Green on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), and Letterboxd (@CineMasai)Support the show (https://cash.app/$CineMasai)

Another Monday, another banger of a pod. We talked about Cee's new Yeezy 700 V2s, the UFC match with a full crowd in Florida, the 2021 Grammy winners (shouts to Kaytranada!), J. Cole's 2021 North American tour mid-pandemic, the artist we love that everyone hates, and we debated the best verse on Drake's "Forever", which got tough. For the new slappers, we talked about new new from AllDay, Benny The Butcher Fire In The Crib, Blxst x Russ x Drakeo The Ruler, Brent Faiyaz, Rockie Fresh x Vic Mensa, Jorja Smith, Jacob Banks, IAMNOBODI, D Smoke, 070 Beheard x 070 Shake, Benny The Butcher x Harry Fraud, Sage The Gemini x Chris Brown, London Grammar, Price x Bas x Wyclef Jean, Merkules x Too $hort, Haviah Mighty x TOBi, Chronixx, Faith Evans x Big Knuck, IAMJOSHSTONE x Juelz Santana. DJ Muggs, High Klassified x TroyBoi, NIQC x NEEQ x Meryem Saci, Mello Music Group x Oddisee, K-Os, Silk City x Ellie Goulding x Diplo x Mark Ronson, Erase-E x Raekwon, Bruno Mars x Anderson.Paak, The Streets, REI AMI x Aminé, Rapper Big Pooh, and Xavier Omar's Tiny Desk From Home. Salute. ARTISTS: Contact info@illnotestudios.com for the production/mixing/mastering opportunity. Theme tune produced by Notion. Purchase beats: notionbeats.com Follow the team everywhere: @TheMovementFam @CeeFor @Notionbaby @iDahnJohnson

A ton went down in this past week, so this was a super fun episode. We spilled the tea on Oprah's interview with royals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, we ran through the new Biggie documentary "I Got A Story To Tell", talked about the new "Coming 2 America" flick, discussed the Randy Orton vs Soulja Boy Twitter beef, talked about Yeezy ruining their 350 V2 sneakers, and why Akademiks was right about Megan Thee Stallion. As far as the tunes, we got into fire from Jack Harlow x EST Gee, Bruno Mars x Anderson.Paak, Funk Flex x Jadakiss x Murda Beatz, SZA, Joyce Wrice x Freddie Gibbs, Drake, Justin Bieber, Tory Lanez, Yung Gravy x Lil Wayne, Yaw Tog x Stormzy x Kwesi Arthur, Tyler, The Creator, D Smoke, Juice WRLD x Clever x Post Malone, Denzel Curry x Kenny Beats, Rel McCoy, Merkules x Twista, Maroon 5 x Megan Thee Stallion, Mello Music Group x Stalley x Joell Ortiz, Music Inspired By Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell, Saweetie x Stefflon Don x Doja Cat, RAY BLK x Giggs, Tek Luciano, KAMAUU x Adeline x Masego, Russ, IceRocks x Benny The Butcher x Meyhem Lauren, Chance The Rapper, and August Alsina. ARTISTS: Contact info@illnotestudios.com for the production/mixing/mastering opportunity. Theme tune produced by Notion. Purchase beats: notionbeats.com Follow the team everywhere: @TheMovementFam @CeeFor @Notionbaby @iDahnJohnson

a thoughtful two hour foray into slower grooves, jams, hip hop and vibe. Rainstick Orchestra – Trick [Ninja Tune] Urbs – Drive Anywhere [G-Stone] Sofa Surfers – River Blues [Klein/ESL Music] Platinum Pied Pipers – The Ghost of Aveiro [Ubiquity] DJ Krush – Decks-athron feat. Tatsuki [Red Ink] Deadhand - Touch feat. Sensational (ETCH's Pink Ladies In Space Mix) [Seagrave] Four Tet – Smile Around The Face [Domino] Birdy Nam Nam – Abbesses [Uncivilized World] The Cheebacabra – Exile In The Woods [Mackrosoft] Border Crossing – Dance For Your Life [Sound Recordings] Robert Strauss - Fucking Around (With My Love) feat. Moka Only [Tokyo Dawn] Thaba – Confided [Soundway] Gerardo Frisina – Desencantado [Schema] Tenderlonious – Rocco's Raga [22a] Sly5thAve - What It Is feat. Scienze & Lexus [Tru Thoughts] Beyond June – Keep Doing feat. Stan Smith [Inner Tribe] Oddisee - I Thought You Were Fate feat. Olivier St.Louis & Sainte Ezekiel Moodymann – Let Me In K15 – Resolve Wilma Archer – Last Sniff feat. MF Doom [Lex] Jay Electronica – Ezekiel's Wheel feat. The-Dream [Roc Nation] lojii – U Callin' Me feat. Pink Siifu & Akeema-Zane Sudan Archives – Glorious [Stones Throw] L'Orange & Jeremiah Jae – Borrowed Brass feat. Zeroh & lojii [Mello Music Group] Nas – Car #85 Robert Glasper - Gone feat. YBN Cordae, Bilal, and Herbie Hancock [Lome Vista Recordings] Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Education feat. Yasiin Bey & Black Thought [Madlib Invazion] Byron the Aquarius – Deep In That Shit feat. MDMA [Mutual Intentions] Black Milk – TYME Zopelar – Funky June [Axe Traxx] Patch & Papa Soul - Romantically Self Destruct [Feed a Soul] Delroy Edwards – How High Is The Moon [Apron] Pedro – Alef [Wolf Music] Ivan Mamao Conti - Encontro (aka Azul) (Max Graef Remix) [Far Out] Angel Bat Dawid – Impepho [International Anthem]

Namir Blade comes on the show to talk about the Nashville hip hop scene, signing to Mello Music Group, his album Aphelion's Traveling Circus, and much more.

In this episode, I interview the founder of Mello Music Group, Mike Tolle about his philosophies on running a successful indie hip hop label. ►► Download our Free Record Label Toolkit → http://OtherRecordLabels.com/Toolkit Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists like our “How to Start a Record Label” checklist at http://OtherRecordLabels.com

Dan and Erik discuss their top three favorite albums that were released in 2020 and also touch upon some honorable mentions!!! They also discuss the weirdness of Christmas growing up and into adulthood and how their holidays were this year. Lots of fun and music discussion as always!!! Be sure to check out our playlist on Spotify that we compiled consisting of tracks from the records we discussed. Happy New Year!!!

We're back after a couple of weeks off (again). This week we check out the newest from L'Orange, “The Ordinary Man.” It was released on October 27 by the always reliable Mello Music Group. The opening track is from “M&M,” the collaborative album from Moreira Chonguica & Manu Dibango that released on March 31st at the Cape Town International Jazz Fest. http://lorangeproductions.com/https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/moreirachonguica3 Be sure to check us out on the Satchel Player! You can download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store to follow and support your favorite podcasts. Go to http://satchelplayer.com/ to check it out! Follow us on Twitter! @compbeatdown Send any questions/comments/suggestions to comprehensivebeatdown@gmail.com Like us on Facebook! Click HERE if you want to keep up with an inordinate amount of new music, follow Silent G's 2017 Albums/EPs playlist on Spotify. Check out Bloggy Bonilla's website to see what he is enjoying day-to-day. http://keyb2lock.com/ As always, follow http://dopemedianetwork.com/ and find the podcast on iTunes and leave a review.  

Comprehensive Beatdown is back after a week off. This time around, Bloggy Bonilla and Silent G check out “Central Standard Time,” the newest album from Stik Figa, and his second for Mello Music Group. The guys also celebrate the 20th anniversary of Camp Lo's “Uptown Saturday Night.” Be sure to check us out on the Satchel Player! You can download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store to follow and support your favorite podcasts. Go to http://satchelplayer.com/ to check it out! You can now follow us on Twitter! @compbeatdown Send any questions/comments/suggestions to comprehensivebeatdown@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @compbeatdown Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/comprehensivebeatdown If you want to keep up with an inordinate amount of new music, follow Silent G's 2017 Albums/EPs playlist on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/user/garrad36/playlist/48WTyDD4nn6qCB5TJ96DXj Check out Bloggy Bonilla's website to see what he is enjoying day-to-day. http://keyb2lock.com/ As always, follow http://dopemedianetwork.com/ and find the podcast on iTunes and leave a review.  

Be sure to check us out on the Satchel Player! You can download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store to follow and support your favorite podcasts.Go to http://satchelplayer.com/ to check it out!You can now follow us on Twitter! @compbeatdownAfter a quick week off, the guys are back with episde 64 of Comprehensive Beatdown. This week, Bloggy Bonilla and Silent G take a listen to “The Whole Food,” from Gensu Dean and Denmark Vessey. “The Whole Food” was released on July 29th by the ever-reliable Mello Music Group.The guys also check out a couple of songs off of “Weekend,” the debut album from Jackson, MS based rock band Dream Cult.The intro music is from “Rain Temple,” the new album from 1814. The outro is from the new Gucci Mane album, “Everybody Looking.”http://www.mellomusicgroup.com/http://www.mellomusicgroup.com/products/gensu-dean-denmark-vessey-whole-food-lphttps://dreamcult.bandcamp.com/https://dreamcatalogue.bandcamp.com/album/rain-templeSend any questions/comments/suggestions to comprehensivebeatdown@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter! @compbeatdownLike us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/comprehensivebeatdownIf you want to keep up with an inordinate amount of new music, follow Silent G's 2016 Albums/EPs playlist on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/user/garrad36/playlist/6nbyqZJoAA1JMrvzbDjjyPCheck out Bloggy Bonilla's website to see what he is enjoying day-to-day.http://keyb2lock.com/As always, follow http://dopemedianetwork.com/ and find the podcast on iTunes and leave a review.

Detroit-based producer and Mello Music Group member Apollo Brown joins The Come Up Show to talk about the importance of listening, not being put in others' boxes, finding inner motivation, and much more.Subscribe on iTunes: http://bit.ly/TCUSiTunesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thecomeupshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.