Podcasts about Project Blowed

(Airdate 3/26/25) Ben Caldwell is the community-minded filmmaker, educator, and cultural producer who in 1984 opened KAOS Network, the intergenerational media arts hub that has helped steward Leimert Park Village's traditions of Black artistry, fellowship, and love. Kaosz Network is best known for it's world-famous hip-hop lab "Project Blowed" which spawned rappers like Aceyalone, Medusa, Freestyle Fellowship and more.https://www.instagram.com/kaosnetworkz/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

In this Season 9 Episode 12 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you our annual X-Mas episode and this time it's a 2MeX-Mas Special. Legendary Los Angeles-based emcee—2Mex joins us for an exclusive interview. 2Mex dives into a number of different topics such as growing up in LA, his early musical influences, the talented artists he went to high school with, the story behind how he first started rapping, attending the GoodLife Cafe, freestyling, Project Blowed, the formation of the Visionaries, the 20th anniversary of the famous Visionaries album—Pangaea, his favorite Christmas movie, how he spends Christmas in LA, his newest album—Hang on Alex, the secret behind his positive mind state, what hip-hop means to him, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the Week”—2MeX-Mas style. Enjoy! Subscribe & tell a friend. ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​ Follow 2Mex on Instagram here: @2mexLA Cop 2Mex music & merch here: https://2mex.bandcamp.com Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

In this Season 9 Episode 8 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by LA-based emcee/Project Blowedian artist—Gel Roc for a spooky special. Throughout this dope convo, Gel Roc dives into a number of subjects such as his early graffiti days, CBS crew, how he got his start in rapping, the meaning behind his name, being a member of Project Blowed, the Good Life Cafe, freestyling, performing live, his 30-year plus career, meeting AWOL One & forming The Cloaks, D-Styles, the art of scratching, his new album—Loss Control: Buttons, Fades, & Memoirs, what hip-hop means to him, plus so much more. We are also joined by Modesto-native producer—DJ Perksun for an exclusive insight on his career and the upcoming Crush Congregation Beat Battle. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the Week”—Gel Roc style. Enjoy! Subscribe & tell a friend. ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​ Follow Gel Roc on Instagram here: @gelroc Cop the new Gel Roc album, Loss Control: Buttons, Fades, & Memoirs here: https://gelroc.bandcamp.com Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/  

LOOK OUT! It's only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the Chicago-originating rapper, producer, podcaster, writer and much more - it's OPEN MIKE EAGLE! As Brett mentions in the intro and podcast, I (producer Buddy Peace) am a huge fan of Mike's (since the very early 20teens, maybe earlier?), and will gladly push his work to anyone in the safe knowledge they will enjoy it and in turn become very big fans too. So it's a joy to have his presence here with Brett, talking about all things film, comedy and music in the same place. They get along gloriously from jump, and you'll love it - a perfect fireside chat type ep, with some awesomely fun goodies including bathroom stuff and plumbing (no spoils), hotel mornings and protocol, how bad films happen, experiences in making TV shows, cafe death mirages and no horrors please! Listen to all Mike's insanely fresh music linked below, listen to his podcast series 'What Had Happened Was' (series-long interviews recently featuring Questlove), and explore all the related goings on. Mike is an incredible rapper, who has relations to the almight Project Blowed collective in LA, and works with so many of the best "otherground" (?) artists in the game - please do check him out if you're even halfway in on Hip Hop music. You'll love him. ENJOY! BANDCAMP (Mike's personal one) MORE BANDCAMP (label bits) SPOTIFY ONLINE INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE LINKTREE WHAT HAD HAPPENED WAS BRETT GOLDSTEIN on TWITTER BRETT GOLDSTEIN on INSTAGRAM TED LASSO SHRINKING SOULMATES SUPERBOB (Brett's 2015 feature film)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Original Broadcast October 21, 2020 Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop questionshiphop.com Open Mike Eagle has never been shy about getting personal with his music. After emerging from LA's Project Blowed collective, the rapper/producer released his first solo album in 2010 and has been dropping projects at a steady clip ever since. With a comedic wit and quirky eclectic nature to his songs, Mike has also been equally proficient in the worlds of comedy and television. He co-created comedy and music showcase 'The New Negroes,' first as a live event and later as a show for Comedy Central, which we discuss in this episode. He's also no stranger to podcasts – from his own Secret Skin podcast, as well as 'What Had Happened Was,' his acclaimed interview series with which has featured interviews with Prince Paul, El-P, Dante Ross, and Questlove, all on his own Stony Island Audio podcast network. Here are the songs that we dive into in this episode: "Sounds Like Rap" (Thirsty Fish, 'Watergate,' 2011) "Art Rap Party" ('Unapologetic Art Rap', 2010) "Single Ghosts" ('What Happens When I Try To Relax', 2018) "Woke As Me" feat Phonte Coleman ('The New Negroes' Season 1 Soundtrack, 2019) "Leave People Alone" ('Hella Personal Film Festival', 2016) "Overland" (Cavanaugh, 'Time and Materials', 2015) "Raps for When It's Just You and the Abyss" ('A Special Episode', 2015) Open Mike Eagle: www.mikeeagle.net The Questions Hip-Hop: Instagram | Twitter Sean Kantrowitz: Instagram | Twitter

Another big one for the record books! This should have happened a long time ago! I finally got my brother Doug Mecca up in the studio for some real talk. Doug is a pioneer in Austin hip hop and beyond. He and his Hip Hop Mecca Crew revolutionized the game back in the 90's when they started promoting hip hop shows on the regular with both national and local artists at a time when it was even harder to get stages for hip hop than it was in the 2000's. Austin has come a long way and Hip Hop Mecca and their work played a huge role in legitimizing hip hop within the Austin music scene. Trust, it was a lot of work. They also booked some of the coolest hip hop showcases at SXSW in the late 90's/early 2000's. They are the crew who brought crews like the Living Legends, Hieroglyphics, Rhymesayers, Project Blowed and way more to Austin and to SXSW. Their events were always fun and also always loaded with local artists. They built a ton of bridges and Doug has tons of stories. Word to Mike Henry (who also needs to come on the pod). Born in New York, he came to South Austin in the 3rd Grade and has seen it all. Catch him any night at the coolest club still standing on 6th Street, Flamingo Cantina. Enjoy this episode and as always Tell a Friend to Tell a Friend to tune into Talk So Real with Matt Sonzala! @douglasmecca

Another big one for the record books! This should have happened a long time ago! I finally got my brother Doug Mecca up in the studio for some real talk. Doug is a pioneer in Austin hip hop and beyond. He and his Hip Hop Mecca Crew revolutionized the game back in the 90's when they started promoting hip hop shows on the regular with both national and local artists at a time when it was even harder to get stages for hip hop than it was in the 2000's. Austin has come a long way and Hip Hop Mecca and their work played a huge role in legitimizing hip hop within the Austin music scene. Trust, it was a lot of work. They also booked some of the coolest hip hop showcases at SXSW in the late 90's/early 2000's. They are the crew who brought crews like the Living Legends, Hieroglyphics, Rhymesayers, Project Blowed and way more to Austin and to SXSW. Their events were always fun and also always loaded with local artists. They built a ton of bridges and Doug has tons of stories. Word to Mike Henry (who also needs to come on the pod). Born in New York, he came to South Austin in the 3rd Grade and has seen it all. Catch him any night at the coolest club still standing on 6th Street, Flamingo Cantina. Enjoy this episode and as always Tell a Friend to Tell a Friend to tune into Talk So Real with Matt Sonzala! @douglasmecca #talksoreal #podcast #mattsonzala #douglasmecca #dougmecca #music #interview #austintx #austin #ATX #texas #reggae #hiphop #flamingocantina #sxsw #livinglegends #hiphopmecca #rhymesayers #hieroglyphics #visionaries #projectblowed --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pushermania/message

In this Season 8 Episode 14 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you the finale of 2023, featuring LA-based legendary emcee—Rifleman aka Ellay Khule. Rifleman dives into a bunch of topics including the release of his new book—King Khule, the 29th anniversary of Project Blowed, performing live, the art of freestyling, battling and beating Eminem at the ‘97 Rap Olympics, creating the chop-rap style, the importance of the GoodLife Cafe, an overview of some past standout GoodLife attendees, his son/successful rapper—Suspect, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin') Week”, Rifleman style. Enjoy. Subscribe and tell a friend.​⁠​⁠​⁠ Ellay Khule joins us at the 42:10 mark. ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​ ⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠ Follow Ellay Khule on Instagram here: @og_cali_classics Cop the new King Khule book here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/rifleman-el... Cop Ellay Khule music/merch here: https://www.ellaykhule.com Follow us on Instagram @milkandmics and on Facebook @Milkcrates & Microphones Download Milkcrates & Microphones and listen to us on Spotify, Apple, PodBean, and everywhere else you get your podcasts. Thanks for riding with us Milk People.

Thavius Beck's story started in Minneapolis and led him to California, into the Golden age of Los Angeles' underground Hip-Hop culture through legendary venues like The Good Life, Project Blowed and Low End Theory. Emerging as a respected producer, emcee and electronic music performer, Thavius continued to walk the road laid out for him by his creativity, following it to Brooklyn and a new role as a teacher, now professor at the prestigious Berklee NYC campus. In honor of the release of his latest album, Untitled: Volume 1, we spoke with Thavius about his journey through music, the similarities between electronic composition and time travel, and the beauties of creating when there's nothing left to prove.Read more about Thavius Beck in Issue No. 14 of AphroChic magazine. 

Riddlore on Freestyling, Leimert Park, Project Blowed, Cuba, and Hip-Hop Riddlore/CVE Bandcamp: https://theriddlore.bandcamp.com/album/riddlore Born A Villain Book: https://www.lulu.com/shop/hamadi-riddlore-owens/born-a-villain-paperback-jahs-one-variant-cover/paperback/product-grz9k4.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4  Riddlore IG: https://www.instagram.com/riddlore_cve/?hl=en  Music by AwareNess: https://awareness0.bandcamp.com/ Please support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/timetalks Channel Zero Network: https://channelzeronetwork.com/ Time Talks: https://www.instagram.com/time_raps 

Massively prolific rapper, 2Mex, with the Visionaries, Of Mexican Decent and The Shape Shifters, also legitimately affiliated with Project Blowed, sits in for a discussion with Tai & Adrienne on episode 68 of The DOD45 Show. On this episode  @ArtByTai  draws  @2mextv992  his portrait with a mashup of Mister Mxyzptlk & Frankenhooker while they discuss how dope 2Mex's fan-base is, how important his friends were in his recovery from the loss of his leg due to complications with diabetes and how he manages to stay so positive at the face of adversity. 2Mex also squeezes a flex on us regarding his Jeopardy knowledge & they discuss the recent crowd-funded campaign to help him get a much-needed new prosthetic leg. In true DOD45 fashion they talk a lot about cinema in this episode, with movies like True Lies, True Grit & True Romance and 2Mex also expresses his disgust with the quote, unquote "garbage movie" The Mexican and remarks on his appreciation for the Tarantino-stamped movie, Curdled. It's a nice chill chat with 2Mex and As always, Tai hits him with a handful of hypotheticals and Sophie's Choice questions and Sage Francis drops in with a social media lurk about a 2Mex tweet from 2014 regarding Big Sean and Slug of Atmosphere. It's the start of Series 6 and this is our first episode back from our break, which results in some format switch ups, new graphics and a new segment called “The Dish” firsts, worsts and favorites, giving us answers to 2Mex's first celebrity crush, his least favorite color, his favorite comedian, and so much more. It's a perfect way to start the new series and we hope you enjoy it. So slime your flat tires, egg your neighbor's driveway, brush the lice from your head and get situated for this episode 68 of The DOD45 Show with 2MEX. ArtByTai.com DOD45.com StrangeFamousRecords.com #ArtByTai #Metermaids #StrangeFamousRecords #SFR #DOD45 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artbytai/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artbytai/support

My guest this week is Los Angeles-based rapper, producer, poet, teacher, and multi-instrumentalist Rhys Langston. We spoke about kung-fu films, Warrior, Jet Li, The Matrix, Monty Python & The Holy Grail, the nature of meta-narratives, balancing entertainment with knowledge, pulling inspiration from Migos and others, and the creative process behind his latest project To Operate This System, produced by Pioneer 11.Reel Notes stands in solidarity with the WGA and SAG-AFTA as they strike for better working conditions and better pay for the people who power the movies and TV we love. Please consider supporting them directly by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund or The Snacklist mutual aid fund to get food and drink to strikers across Los Angeles.   Visit Dreadsock.com and use promo code "CINEMASAI" for 10% off your first order!To Operate This System is available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen. Consider copping directly from Bandcamp.Follow Rhys on Instagram and Twitter: @rhyslangstonFollow me on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), TikTok (@cinemasai), and Letterboxd (@CineMasai)  Support the show

Today's guest DJ DREZ is a master of his craft. "Peacefully determined. Lover. Sound Ambassador. Hip hopper. Mind astronaut. Grateful. Beat maker. Student always. Sometimes teacher. Disciplined. Turntablist. From LA, Earth. Haiku D'Etat. Abstract Tribe Unique. Dreaming In Sanskrit. World Traveler. Dancer. Passionate. Compassionate. Yogi. Vishnu. Rasta. Friend. Father. Husband. Wildly calm. Love, respect and get off on what I do." Drez has worked with a who's who of top artists (Blackstar, KRS 1, Black Eyed Peas, Macy Gray, Eminem, Project Blowed) and organizations (Adidas, X Games, ABC, Okay Player) while maintaining an extensive worldwide touring schedule, variously involving artists like Moby, Ziggy Marley, Common, Femi Kuti, De La Soul, Capleton, Nas, Lee Scratch Perry.  

In this episode of Weird Rap Podcast, we're joined by Mars Kumari and Volume 10. Mars Kumari (aka Bruiser Marcy), member of Deadverse and Bruiser Brigade, has been bridging the gap between ambient noise and rap, making a stir in the last couple years as her work has been embraced by the likes of JUNE!, Dälek, and Danny Brown.  Meanwhile she's released several solo instrumental albums heralded by avant-garde electronic listeners and hip hoppers alike.  We discuss her artistic approach and music as therapy, plus she shares some exclusive tracks. Volume 10 (of Goodlife, Project Blowed, etc.) returns once again to share his thoughts on the new Backwoodz compilation, High Bias.  He also talks about almost retiring, the tepid response to his most recent album 'Volume 10 As Dean Hawkins,' and more. In the bonus episode, many recent music releases are discussed including some by Machine Girl, Andrew Mbaruk, DJ Smiley Bobby, Buck 65, DJ Sega, Kohai the Wonderguy, Rahim Salaam, Moor Mother, Quelle Chris, Grill Billyenz, william crooks, Pan Amsterdam, Yung Morpheus, Lil Kydd!?, Joan Of The Stockyards, 40 Ounces Of Palimpestial Equations (Rammellzee and Part 2), Yole Boys, and First Degree The D.E.  We also report on a recent concert featuring M. Sayyid (of Antipop Consortium), Jel, and Mars Kumari.  And finally, Mars Kumari leaks two exclusive tracks, available to download.  All of this, plus past bonus material is yours for three bucks at http://patreon.com/weirdrap. The many Weird Rap tentacles intersect at http://weirdrap.com, where you'll find Rammellzee and StapleMouth records, Kool Keith/Dr. Octagon shirts, Sensational CDs, and much more.

Eyekon talks about his upbringing, getting in trouble at a young age, music career, podcasting, rap beef with Lush, and more. ----- 00:00 Intro 1:20 Eyekon breaks down his upbringing, growing up in East Los Angeles 2:10 Eyekon on being a 5th generation American, his ancestors being in America before it was America 4:10 Eyekon on being able to do whatever he wanted as a kid and being a**icted to weed and cr**k 5:20 Eyekon on getting him and his mom kicked out of their apartment and out of school in the 7th grade 6:40 Eyekon speaks on his past a**iction 12:00 Eyekon reminisces on being in the streets at 13 and stealing cars 15:40 Eyekon speaks on going to juvenile hall for fighting and being snitched on by his girlfriend at the time 19:00 Eyekon on breaking up crack on his mothers entertainment center and his mom walking right in the middle of it 22:00 Lush on how smoking c*** back then was way more normalized and sm*king a "Pookie"  25:40 Eyekon on being skinny when he was younger, talks sleeping in stairwells of expensive condos when he was homeless and getting his GED in juvenile hall 27:45 Lush asks Eyekon if he held any resentment toward his mom for partying  30:00 Eyekon on seeing homies that became homeless that never bounced back and feeling bad for wearing his jewelry around them 31:10 Eyekon breaks down tagging at a young age, his involvement in graffiti culture and referred to himself as a "bus rocker" 33:40 Eyekon on being one of the first people that sold weed to dispensaries and when he first started rapping 38:20 Eyekon reflects on going to Project Blowed, meeting Omar Gooding and rapping with Almighty Suspect's father 40:20 Lush and Eyekon discuss whether or not things are more dangerous now compared to back then 42:00 Eyekon speaks on having a kid when he was 16 and not being able to see his son 51:00 Eyekon on shooting behind the scenes for a Jay Rock and Mack 10 video and realizing he could shoot music videos 53:00 Eyekon speaks on things going really well for his rap group, going on tour with Phora and reacts to people calling him a snitch 56:00 Eyekon reacts to Lush calling him an actual MC at the time and not lip-syncing while performing 57:30 Eyekon breaks down why his rap group decided to go their separate ways 58:30 Lush asks Eyekon if he feels like he's more known for his rap or video career, Eyekon explains what "Brownside" is and Brownside being signed to Eazy-E's label 1:02:00 Eyekon on being offered to go to Mexico to shoot videos for Toker from Brownside and speaks on the beef between him and Kid Frost 1:08:00 Lush asks Eyekon how he initially met Brownside, shooting videos at Rosarito in Tijuana  1:18:00 Eyekon on being the only one involved with Brownside that's not from their hood 1:24:30 Eyekon on how Toker's k___ing impacted him in the midst of his rollout and addresses rumors of his passing being caused by money being owed to the cartel 1:30:40 Eyekon on quitting the label after Toker's passing and stopping his album rollout immediately  1:37:40 Eyekon breaks down starting a show with his wife and her being indicted under a RICO charge 1:38:40 Eyekon on what he thinks about 30 dudes pulling up to No Jumper  1:45:00 Eyekon tells a story about performing with Busta Rhymes at a charity event and calls him a "busta" for not giving Eyekon a drop 1:47:50 Lush asks Eyekon what makes him think that he's a good podcaster, denies rumors of Lush bringing Eyekon to No Jumper  1:50:40 Eyekon asks Lush how he feels about his Lush diss track Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cook, E Green & King celebrate the Mechanics Rig, finally discuss E. Green's experience listening to the Project Blowed album from 1994, announce the contestants for "Just A Friendly Game Of Drumpads" & end off with our weekly coverage of HBO's show, The Last Of Us...plus a lot more all up in there!!! Press play & enjoy!!!   Check out our new designs in our merch store! www.FelipesGarage.com   Follow us on instagram, and join the mechanics rig dm thread! www.instagram.com/felipesgarage  

Rifleman talks about his journey in music, in the streets, Suspect vs Keply, Fat Joe getting booed at the Good Life Cafe, Talib Kweli, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and more. ----- 00:00 Intro 4:08 Rifleman on getting out of the "game" at 18 5:10 Members used to wear "uniforms" even getting a certain number of braids for their set 7:40 Adam asks Rifleman about people being jealous and envious of his come-up 12:10 Lush asks Rifleman about LA hip hop before N.W.A. and the influence on the streets 19:30 Rifleman talks about pop locking starting in Cali: LA and The Bay 20:40 Adam on finding out Dr. Dre was on World Class Wreckin' Cru 25:00 Rifleman discusses Beastie Boys being one of the first to talk about g*ns and robberies 28:55 Rifleman claims to be the first person to make a drill song in the early 90's 31:05 Rifleman on how hip hop changed his life and leaving the hood 33:00 Rifleman and Lush talk about battling at the Good Life Cafe 45:14 Rifleman claims that Tech N9ne took “chopping” from Los Angeles terminology 49:25 Lush brings up Bone Thugs-N-Harmony going to the Good Life Cafe and changing their style afterward 51:50 Adam asks Rifleman how he felt about Lil B and showing him to Suspect 54:10 Rifleman talks about getting his name from the TV show 57:16 Fat Joe going on stage at the Good Life Cafe and getting booed 1:00:00 Adam asks if Fat Joe was not talented or nervous and got better after signing Big Pun 1:08:26 Rifleman talks about the music running in the family and Suspect being a third-generation music artist 1:21:03 Rifleman talks about artists doing things for the art and not for money 1:26:38 Rifleman calls out AD 1:30:03 Rifleman talks about meeting Eminem and Almighty Suspect's birth during a big battle 1:37:50 Rifleman on battle rappin Eminem on stage and claims Eminem took his flow 1:39:47 Almighty Suspect being born on the day that Rifleman beat Eminem in a battle rap 1:44:35 Adam asks Rifleman if Almighty Suspect was an accident kid and their relationship with the baby mama 1:45:45 Rifleman and Almighty Suspect on responding to certain stories from the past 2:02:30 Almighty Suspect tells his dad that he wants to rap in the cypher 2:08:28 Rifleman says Project Blowed had some of the best unsigned rappers 2:11:00 Adam brings up Akon's comments on Nick Cannon being a good dad and being present in kid's lives 2:17:00 Rifleman speaks on his beef between Talib Kweli 2:35:11 Rifleman explains the beef growing with Talib and attempts to squash it 2:39:28 Adam asks Rifleman about being sh__ in 2018 and says he was at the wrong place, wrong time 2:45:00 Almighty Suspect on his reaction to when his dad got sh_ 2:53:45 Rifleman speaks on his life during C____d and losing his brother 2:57:12 Rifleman talks about someone wanting to squabble Almighty as a youngin' 3:02:50 Story on someone wanting to fight Lush over battle rap politics 3:09:45 Almighty Suspect's story on walking up on two guys with a wrench 3:13:08 Rifleman gives his version of the wrench story 3:17:55 Rifleman talks about how he felt about the Kelpy situation 3:21:36 Rifleman on finding out about the Kelpy fight at the No Jumper Live Show 3:33:49 Rifleman and Almighty Suspect clear up alleged rumors that they got into a squabble at the Live Show 3:42:40 Rifleman explaining all his nicknames from Ellay Khule to Rifleman ----- NO JUMPER PATREON http://www.patreon.com/nojumper CHECK OUT OUR NEW SPOTIFY PLAYLIST https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5te... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beond ( R. Moreno ) from Acid Reign, one of Los Angeles' most popular groups discusses healing after Gajah's ( N. Navarette ) death, where this leaves his other partner, Olmeca ( D. Baragan) , what new music is poppin post Gajah, and the history of this Project Blowed descendant group. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tomeickoshow/message

in part 2 of Open Mike Eagle's conversation with Project Blowed co-founder Abstract Rude, we explore the time right after the release of the legendary Project Blowed compilation, Blowedians getting and losing major label deals and the beginning of the independent rap scene as we know it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Open Mike Eagle talks with Project Blowed co-founder and underground legend Abstract Rude about the birth of the Blowed collective and his early career including a storied battle between himself, Aceyalone, Myka 9 and Common vs members of the Wu Tang Clan live on the Wake Up Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Blair is joined by her dear friend Open Mike Eagle to deliver an ode to an actress he fell in love with when he saw her on a magazine cover.  Follow Blair on Instagram Follow Blair on Twitter To submit your fun celebrity encounter story, email dearowenwilsonpod@gmail.com!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Milkcrates and Microphones returns with a very special episode 3 of the 7th season. On this show we are very lucky to be joined by a legend in hip hop with 4 decades of experience from Freestyle Fellowship, Project Blowed, Haiku D'Etat and many other historic collaboration's its MYKA 9. We talk his early years making music, his constant evolution of style, how he's achieved longevity, doing collabs and consistently putting out music. He also discusses the many crews he's been apart of and gives us his top 150 favorite artists.All that plus the MCMP originals like this week in hip hop and song picks of the week. Follow Myka 9 on instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/myka9/hl=en and on twitter @ https://twitter.com/myka9?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Follow us on Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Jmk_m0_zhxjjYRHWDtvjQ on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/milkandmics/?hl=en and Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/milkandmics/

in this episode Open Mike Eagle speaks with his og from Project Blowed, the legendary Myka 9. Widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time, Myka talks through his story as told in his recently released book My Kaleidoscope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

in this episode Mike Eagle speaks with fellow LA rapper Dumbfoundead. They started their careers together in a rap group called Thirsty Fish after meeting at the legendary open mic Project Blowed. They talk through their shared history and how their paths have diverged. This episode was recorded live at The Growcery dispensary in LA courtesy of Smarty Plants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this action-packed episode Volume 10 interviews St. Louis Gibbor, plus Old Grape God, Slick Devious, and Lt Headtrip discuss their music and new releases by others. New releases: Buck 65: King Of Drums https://buck65.bandcamp.com/album/king-of-drums E L U C I D: I Told Bessie https://elucid.bandcamp.com/album/i-told-bessie Pan Amsterdam and Damu The Fudgemunk: EAT https://panamsterdam.bandcamp.com/album/eat Moor Mother: Jazz Codes https://moormother.bandcamp.com/album/jazz-codes The Difference Machine: Unmasking The Spirit Fakers https://fullplate.bandcamp.com/album/fp022-unmasking-the-spirit-fakers Ace Cannons and MIGHTYHEALTHY: MIGHTYCANNONS https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ndf6V49S44vyscU5VfXj9S50xQWf9Z_sc MC/producer Old Grape God of Portland OR describes himself as the Laotian Beyonce or a less horny Kool Keith. Joining in our conversation is his frequent collaborator Slick Devious (https://slickdevious.bandcamp.com). https://grape-god.com Lt Headtrip is a producer/MC and CEO of WATKK (Karma Kids, label/collective) of NYC, newly relocated to Portland OR. https://ltheadtrip.bandcamp.com St. Louis Gibbor, hailing from Pasadena CA, is a seasoned yet relatively unknown MC with a checkered past and bright future. Guest interviewer Volume 10 (Good Life/Project Blowed, https://volume10.bandcamp.com) navigates Gibbor's history as a listener, an artist, and a survivor. https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-supernatural-progression-of-the-boom-bap/1548006445 BONUS EPISODE: More with Old Grape God, Slick Devious, Lt Headtrip, St Louis Gibbor, and Volume 10, plus past bonus episodes ft. Antipop Consortium, Rob Sonic, billy woods, Bigg Jus, Doseone, Mike Ladd, New Kingdom, etc. $3 at http://patreon.com/weirdrap. Weird Rap apparel, music, socials, etc. at http://weirdrap.com.

Originally coming up as a rapper at Project Blowed and the Good Life, his ultimate goal was to make beats. We chat about his 10,000 hour journey which includes how he devised his own sound comprised of J Dilla-descended moonlit soul, G-funk's south L.A. swing, and the dusty cartridge and epileptic flashes of 16-bit Nintendo music. This conversation is everything you would expect from this LA beat scene veteran. His Dibiase Serato Kitchen Challenge gets bigger by the month and the community he is fostering only continues to excel. Enjoy! Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

It's with a heavy heart that we present this episode of the Dope Sh!t Podcast.  Uncommon Nasa talks with Samurai Banana about working with Gajah, both on the road and in the studio and the guys offer a set full of Gajah's music.  If you are able, please contribute to Gajah's family for their memorial costs here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/nicks-loveGajah Tribute Set:Acid Reign - SosaGajah (w/King) - Duly NoticedLunar Pistols - Mija Lady (Awkward Remix)Gajah & Mute Speaker - Enough is EnoughGajah & Mute Speaker - I Grew UpUncommon Nasa - Origin Stories (w/ Gajah, Duke01, Short Fuze, Shortrock & Furious P)Gajah - Little Too MuchGuillotine Crowns - Horseman Armour (w/ Duke01 and Gajah)Arkyve - LOST IN THE ARKYVE (feat. Ellay Khule, Destruct, Bëond & Gajah)White Horse - Crossed Roads

Myka 9 of Freestyle Fellowship | Project Blowed, discusses how he got started at the Goodlife Cafe, the track he wrote for NWA, his friendship with Dr. Dre and the current beef Talib Kweli of Blackstar has with Myka 9, Rifleman aka L.A. Cool,  and Project Blowed.Visit From Da Jump at: http://www.fromdajump.comWatch this interview live on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QfWwD_LZ9t0Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more dope hip hop interviews:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC83OczPn4we5dUjptx7tGyQ/?sub_confirmation=1Find us here also:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/fromdajumpGoogle podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9sckdxVkdlYw%3D%3DSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/307IB7yByA7bAuqZA5I141iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-jump/id1577957250Amazon music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c03cda21-67f6-4d08-a9ed-3138b34ffdd5https://www.breaker.audio/p/from-the-jump-1https://radiopublic.com/from-the-jump-Wk4PJdhttps://player.fm/series/from-the-jump-2955058https://pca.st/mc5vdfd5https:// IHeartRadio https://iheart.com/podcast/85116299Audacy (formerly Radio.com):https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/from-the-jump-59213

This is a longer one...but a great one! We go into the new Kanye album, Donda, get into the beef between Talib Kweli & the Project Blowed emcees, including 2mex & Myka9. (All our commentary was made at the beginning of the beef, before more info came out, fyi) then we end with a big interview with DJ Bonds & DJ Breeze, founders of Elements, the legendary L.A. underground rap weekly, & the creators of the new documentary, "Where We're From: Rise Of L.A. Underground Hip Hop" We love this documentary, & you'll love our coverage of it! Press play, & strap in for a longer episode full of fire!!!! FOLLOW US! http://www.instagram.com/felipesgarage http://www.facebook.com/felipesgaragepodcast http://www.youtube.com/felipesgaragepodcast COP OUR MERCH! http://www.FelipesGarage.com EMAIL US! FelipesGarage@gmail.com WATCH WHERE WE'RE FROM HERE: www.ElementsDoc.com CONTRIBUTE TO THE POD! PayPal.me/JasonPSoto  

On this episode of the podcast we've got California DJ/producer/mc Ammbush, dropping in with a classic hip hop mix. Known for his work recently as part of the respected Oakland Faders crew, as well as the Drums & Ammo brand, Ammbush is a man of many hats - from artist & DJ, to producer, A&R, designer, creative director and more. He's featured, produced or DJ'd on projects with a who's who of west coast favorites, popping up in various capacities with Hieroglyphics, Project Blowed, Cali Agents, Zion I and even garnering a spot on the West Coast edition of the legendary ‘Lyricist Lounge' compilation series, as both an emcee and a producer. Enjoy the mix! • Follow folks @ammbaataa @oaklandfaders @drums_and_ammo @studymusicgroup @ctznofficial • studymusicgroup.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/studymusicgroup/message

In this episode we speak to Wordsound Recordings CEO Skiz Fernando and Self Jupiter of Freestyle Fellowship, and we share some essential listening recommendations. Skiz “Spectre” Fernando, AKA The Ill Saint, guides us through some rarely-told history, illuminating the vital connection between Jamaica and NYC, encompassing the dub reggae and early hip hop that would inform his unique approach to beat production and the dark, dusted aesthetics of his label, Wordsound Recordings. We go over the label’s roster including Prince Paul, MC Paul Barman, Sensational, Scotty Hard and Hawd Gankstuh Rappuhs MC’s Wid Ghatz. We also talk about Bill Laswell and the Jungle Brothers’ fated project Crazy Wisdom Masters. Finally, we discuss Skiz’s long-term relationship with Wu-Tang Clan and his forthcoming book, From The Streets of Shaolin: The Wu-Tang Saga. This month’s Patreon bonus episode features additional time with Skiz, as he details his early influences, explains how he became a writer for The Source, and shares some arcane knowledge! After that, it’s an exclusive hour-long Sensational mix by Supreme Low who dubs out a selection of some of the greatest, most fucked-up works (including some rare and unreleased tracks) by the self-proclaimed “freak styler”. Get this and all the past bonus episodes (including Anti-Pop Consortium, New Kingdom, Cambatta, Brzowski, and Tokyo Cigar) for just $3 via patreon.com/weirdrap. Guest correspondent Beverly Fre$h returns to break down Self Jupiter’s verbal and lyrical approach, from his work on Freestyle Fellowship’s Innercity Griots album through his latest releases with Kenny Segal, discussing the subconscious, finding hidden rhythms, leaving room for interpretation, and artworks as living entities. Jupiter also takes us back to the very first night of the infamous Good Life open mic, followed by the formation of Freestyle Fellowship, up through the subsequent years of Project Blowed, sharing how he regarded the growing underground hip hop scene of the late 90s which he and his peers had helped to birth. We recommend some new releases by Tracy Jones and Bilal Salaam, and an older one that deserves more attention: FLANCH. And we recommend a podcast, Rhythms Per Minute (hosted by Bloodmoney Perez), particularly an episode illuminating the brilliance of Bigg Jus. Weekly Weird Rap Discussion Gang at youtube.com/weirdrap. (Latest editions: Pharcyde’s Bizarre Ride and Labcabincalifornia, Billy Woods & Kenny Segal’s Hiding Places, and Young Black Teenagers. Next up: “humorous rap”.) Weird Rap t-shirts, social media links, etc. at weirdrap.com. Please rate/review at weirdrap.com/rating. Email weirdrap3000@gmail.com. (No self-promo, please, unless it’s truly advanced, ground-breaking, or otherwise WEIRD.)

Open Mike Eagle joins The Steebee Weebee Show for the 1st time!!(ZOOM EDITIONS)We talk about: the influence & reflecting on MF DOOM'S life and music, his discovery/involvement with Project Blowed, how he met the other members of Swim Team & Thirsty Fish, his original roots from Chicago, early tour stories, the progression of his music career, Mush Records, his podcast-Stoney Island Audio, him interviewing Prince Paul, his auditioning experiences in Hollywood, future music projects, and much more!!!Go to: https://www.youtube.com/steebeeweebee to watch.More: Mikehttps://www.instagram.com/open_mike_eagle** Now on iTunes:  https://goo.gl/CdSwyV **Subscribe: https://goo.gl/d239POLittle Ray promises a Karma Boost if you join our Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiOi7JOr, click here for a one time Karma Boost.  https://www.paypal.me/steebeeweebeeshow/2More Steven:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quangouBandcamp: https://steebeeweebee.bandcamp.com/Itunes: https://goo.gl/PSooa0WEBSITE: https://www.steebeeweebeeshow.comAnimation Thanks to 2 Bunniez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2bunniezSend stuff to:1425 N. 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It’s the show notes! This episode’s focus is on New Kingdom, plus some social commentary, podcast recommendations, and a new music rundown. With guest correspondent Beverly Fre$h, we interview all three members of the groundbreaking experimental rap group New Kingdom, discussing the group and individual ventures. Jason Furlow (AKA Nosaj, Nature Boy Jim Kelly) ruminates on freestyling with Rammellzee and Sir Menelik, aging, and Project Blowed. Sebastian Laws (AKA Sebstop, Sebash) explains time, synergy, and wanderlust. And producer/engineer Scott Harding (AKA Scotty Hard) takes us through the group’s work with Del and Tricky, answers some questions provided by Mike Ladd, and discusses Sensational. We even have a quick appearance from Elucid who shares his thoughts on New Kingdom too. Not included in the episode is an additional interview with King Eulas, who sheds additional light on Nosaj. It’s available for free at http://patreon.com/weirdrap. Also included there is the Bonus Episode, featuring the original New Kingdom demo tape and additional interviews including Nosaj’s thoughts on Wordsound Recordings and PM Dawn, Sebastian on his formative years, and Scotty Hard discussing his work with Ka and Lifers Group. If that wasn’t enough, in honor of this episode, Nosaj, King Eulas and Beverly Fre$h put together a foundational avant-garde rap playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjOA0PXpcXQ84U_dTPbIey-39AHbmi2Ei. Nosaj - https://www.instagram.com/nosajfromnewkingdom Sebastion - https://www.instagram.com/suttonclocks Scotty - http://scottyhard.com Beverly - http://beverlyfresh.com Then we talk about optics; perceptions the role of the white man in hip hop journalism, as it relates to Weird Rap and beyond. A couple other podcasts we’d like to recommend are #StoriesAboutSongs by Kevin Beacham, and Stirring The Sauce, Vol. 1 on Ice Cube’s "Contract With Black America". Some new album recommendations: Aaron Cartier - Aaron Cartier Best Dog https://biglink.to/aaroncartier Chip The Black Boy - Multiversal War https://davidliebehart.bandcamp.com/album/multiversal-war Nah - Mortal Glitch https://nahstuff.bandcamp.com/album/mortal-glitch Clipping. - Visions Of Bodies Being Burned https://clppng.bandcamp.com/album/visions-of-bodies-being-burned Ebony Tusks - Heal Thyself https://ebonytusks.bandcamp.com/album/heal-thyself Another new album is Aesop Rock’s Spirit World Field Guide, which some people are boycotting. We discuss this in brief, and more in depth at http://facebook.com/groups/weirdrap. Weird Rap t-shirts, social media, music releases and more at https://weirdrap.com. Please rate and review via http://weirdrap.com/rating. Message us at weirdrap3000@gmail.com. (Please don’t contact us about your music unless you’re certain it’s truly inventive and vital.)

Scribes takes a moment to reminisce with Ducky & Funkiman to share a musical journey from his native Seattle to Los Angeles.  We share a heart-to-heart about the hardships of underground Hip-Hop and how it fueled his passion for creating music.  From his devotion to social justice, to the concerns of creating under a commercial label; Scribes shares a vision for how to use music as a platform.Be sure to check out Scribes on all social media, especially LinkedIn.https://www.instagram.com/scribes/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OlfTzs1BIEMRXyb0s6CuY?si=QJ6RzTi1TGqaeu96TJcHEQhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-scribes-47820414/Throw down to these soulful tunes from Scribes, and a few of the artist he's inspired by.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Td04A6G8lPRcjWP1bEEmz?si=yBdx0ACGS5-ebu7LZvP5Rw  

Back for another fresh adventure into the crates with your favorite indie rappers, producers, and vocalists. This week Bloodmoney Perez sits down with the legendary Bay Area producer Televangel (formerly Young God of Blue Sky Black Death) to discuss his introduction to hip-hop growing up outside San Francisco, and then we dive into the Project Blowed related album "Beneath The Surface" from OMID which featured a who's who of Blowed MCs. You can follow Televangel on Twitter @0younggod0 or find his releases at fakefourinc.bandcamp.com

Open Mike Eagle has never been shy about getting personal with his music. After emerging from LA's Project Blowed collective, the rapper/producer released his first solo album in 2010 and has been dropping projects at a steady clip ever since. With a comedic wit and quirky eclectic nature to his songs, Mike has also been equally proficient in the worlds of comedy and television. He co-created comedy and music showcase 'The New Negroes,' first as a live event and later as a show for Comedy Central, which we discuss in this episode. He's also no stranger to podcasts – from his own Secret Skin podcast, as well as 'What Had Happened Was,' his acclaimed interview series with the legendary producer Prince Paul, all on his own Stony Island Audio podcast network, which is also home to 'Can't Knock the Shuffle.' Here are the songs that we dive into in this episode: "Sounds Like Rap" (Thirsty Fish, 'Watergate,' 2011) "Art Rap Party" ('Unapologetic Art Rap', 2010) "Single Ghosts" ('What Happens When I Try To Relax', 2018) "Woke As Me" feat Phonte Coleman ('The New Negroes' Season 1 Soundtrack, 2019) "Leave People Alone" ('Hella Personal Film Festival', 2016) "Overland" (Cavanaugh, 'Time and Materials', 2015) "Raps for When It's Just You and the Abyss" ('A Special Episode', 2015) We also discuss the increasing difficulties for indie artists trying to navigate the music industry, the lessons Mike learned in creating a show (and accompanying music videos) for a cable network, and how his writing has evolved over the years. Open Mike Eagle: www.mikeeagle.net instagram.com/seandammit twitter.com/seandammit instagram.com/thequestionshiphop Email: cantknocktheshuffle@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Of Mexican Descent - "All Turn Native" from the 2006 self-released album Exitos Y Mas Exitos (Edicion De Lujo). Of Mexican Descent is a collaboration between Los Angeles-based artists, rapper 2Mex (real name: Alejandro Ocana) and Xololanxinxo (real name: Daniel Rodriguez). They began the project in 1991, and quickly became an elemental part of the rising Los Angeles underground hip hop movement. Their debut EP Exitos y Mas Exitos was originally released in 1998, and was recently re-released digitally via 2Mex's Bandcamp page. KEXP's DJ Gabriel Teodros says: "Of Mexican Descent is the duo of 2Mex and Xololanxinxo, two legendary underground Los Angeles MC's who cut their teeth performing at the famed Good Life Cafe, as documented in Ava DuVernay's 2008 film This Is The Life. As I was just coming into making music myself in the late '90s, OMD's work found its way to my Walkman via dubbed cassettes that friends were passing around, as we were all big fans of the styles coming out of the Good Life and Project Blowed. This was in a time when independent hip-hop had to physically travel to reach you; the internet wasn't used to distribute music the way it is now. 2Mex and Xololanxinxo both had such a courageous vulnerability in their approach, they kept love at the center of everything they did, and they represented an Indigenous perspective in hip-hop I hadn't yet heard at that point. The impact their music had on me then is something you can still see and feel in everything I do today. It only felt right to help shine a light on my OGs. "2Mex and Xololanxinxo are both very active today, Xololanxinxo has brand new music with The Psychic Temple you can listen to here and you can check the latest solo work from 2Mex here. "There's rumors of a new Visionaries album coming soon, too!" Read the full post on KEXP.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

L.A. based producer Kenny Segal has contributed to some of the most unique and creative projects in the “art rap” scene, including recent albums Purple Moonlight Pages with R.A.P. Ferreira, Ajai with Serengeti, and Hiding Places with billy woods. Kenny tells us about his intro to Project Blowed, his work with Team Supreme, honing the craft of building intricate soundscapes for dense lyricism, and much more. And we ask Kenny to educate us about his album of choice - the omid produced Project Blowed comp Beneath the Surface. If you're into L.A.'s underground scene at all then this is the episode for you.

Black lives matter and we will continue to amplify BIPOC (Black, indigenous, people of color) voices in podcasting. Welcome to episode 43. It covers the week of July 27 - 31.This week’s theme is: *Asian Americans in Pop Culture.* The curator is Tung Nguyen.More on this podcast:Each week on this podcast, we’ll share the information that's within the newsletter put out by EarBuds Podcast Collective. EBPC is a listening movement. We send a weekly email with a theme and 5 podcast episodes on that theme, and each week is curated by a different person. Anyone can curate a list -- just reach out!Here are the episodes chosen by Tung this week:WorksleeveSteal the Skill with Anh Nguyen (Owner of Denver Poke Company)28 minutesHere’s the description: My next guest is an experienced sushi chef with over 15 years of training under many Japanese experts. As a young infant, Anh Nguyen and his family left Vietnam and traveled to America by boat in the early 1980s. Today, Anh is the owner of Denver Poke Company and in this episode, I join him in his kitchen while he completes his morning prep before opening his restaurant for the day.Tiger BellyCraig Ferguson, Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes94 minutesHere’s the description: Bobo gets a gift. Craig is Hollywood’s highest paid actor per word. We talk Lithuania disease, Desmond Tutu, Australian William Wallace, The Drew Carey Show, and Asian Yoda.The Steebee Weebee ShowDumbfoundead on The Steebee Weebee Show72 minutesIn this episode: Dumbfoundead joins Steve and friends for this special episode of the Steebee Weebee Show. We talk Project Blowed, rap battles, K Town, and a lot more.Questlove SupremeSophia Chang77 minutesSophia Chang tells her story of being an Asian woman working behind-the-scenes in hip-hop, and why she’s the “Baddest Bitch In The Room”Fun with DumbAwkwafina - Fun With Dumb58 minutesWe are so excited to announce that Buzzsprout is now sponsoring our show. If you're looking to become a podcaster, Buzzsprout is the best podcast hosting site out there. Click here to learn more and sign up for an account: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=869632Want to sponsor one of our upcoming episodes or newsletters? Email us at earbudspodcastcollective@gmail.com.Find our podcast recommendation archive here: https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/podcast-earbuds-recommendationsNeed podcast earbud recommendations? We got you on our website’s blog: https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/earbuds-podcast-collective-blog/podcast-earbudsThis episode was written and produced by Arielle Nissenblatt, who also hosts the show. Special thanks to Daniel Tureck who mixes and masters Feedback with EarBuds. Abby Klionsky edits our newsletter, which can be found at earbudspodcastcollective.org. Thank you to Matthew Swedo for composing our music. Find him and ask him all about your music needs. He’s at @matthewswedo on Instagram and www.matthewswedomusic.com online.You can support us on Patreon! Find out more here: www.patreon.com/earbudspodcastcollectiveFollow us on social media:Twitter: @earbudspodcolInstagram: @earbudspodcastcollectiveFacebook: EarBuds Podcast CollectiveIf you like this podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend about the beauty of podcasts!More information at earbudspodcastcollective.org

This week we have built an episode around the city of Los Angeles. First up the fellas tell some stories of memorable visits to LA. Then we have an interview with Sean Kantrowitz and DJ Steve 1der of LA-based trivia game The Questions Hip Hop. The Questions began as a live event that has now morphed into a popular live stream that combines interviews with an interactive trivia game. They have had an illustrious guest list on the live stream thus far (including us!) and are making serious moves to grow their brand. Next up we have an interview with author Felicia Viator. Felicia is a former DJ (bay areans may remember her exploits as DJ Neta) who is now a history professor at San Francisco State University. She wrote a book called To Live and Defy In LA: How Gangsta Rap Changed America and she joins us to discuss the text and how the current protests against police brutality have roots in the 1992 LA uprising. In an unprecedented move we have a third interview for you. MC AWOL ONE, who possesses one of hip-hop's iconic voices, joins us to talk about Project Blowed, The Shapeshifters, wordless raps, and his upcoming project with Pigeon John.

This week we have built an episode around the city of Los Angeles. First up the fellas tell some stories of memorable visits to LA. Then we have an interview with Sean Kantrowitz and DJ Steve 1der of LA-based trivia game The Questions Hip Hop. The Questions began as a live event that has now morphed into a popular live stream that combines interviews with an interactive trivia game. They have had an illustrious guest list on the live stream thus far (including us!) and are making serious moves to grow their brand. Next up we have an interview with author Felicia Viator. Felicia is a former DJ (bay areans may remember her exploits as DJ Neta) who is now a history professor at San Francisco State University. She wrote a book called To Live and Defy In LA: How Gangsta Rap Changed America and she joins us to discuss the text and how the current protests against police brutality have roots in the 1992 LA uprising. In an unprecedented move we have a third interview for you. MC AWOL ONE, who possesses one of hip-hop's iconic voices, joins us to talk about Project Blowed, The Shapeshifters, wordless raps, and his upcoming project with Pigeon John.

This week we have built an episode around the city of Los Angeles. First up the fellas tell some stories of memorable visits to LA. Then we have an interview with Sean Kantrowitz and DJ Steve 1der of LA-based trivia game The Questions Hip Hop. The Questions began as a live event that has now morphed into a popular live stream that combines interviews with an interactive trivia game. They have had an illustrious guest list on the live stream thus far (including us!) and are making serious moves to grow their brand. Next up we have an interview with author Felicia Viator. Felicia is a former DJ (bay areans may remember her exploits as DJ Neta) who is now a history professor at San Francisco State University. She wrote a book called To Live and Defy In LA: How Gangsta Rap Changed America and she joins us to discuss the text and how the current protests against police brutality have roots in the 1992 LA uprising. In an unprecedented move we have a third interview for you. MC AWOL ONE, who possesses one of hip-hop's iconic voices, joins us to talk about Project Blowed, The Shapeshifters, wordless raps, and his upcoming project with Pigeon John.

Today on Scatter Chatter, hosts Will93 and Jussray interview community advocate and music taste maker DJ Qwess about community issues effecting Socal and future plans for his Elevate Culture movement. Tune in to Scatter Chatter every Monday for all things pop culture and more!

DJ Drez is in demand as a producer, musical director and sound ambassador. A master of his craft in the studio and on stage, Drez cuts and composes profoundly original tracks that facilitate body movement practice of all forms— be it dance, yoga asana or after-hours intimate/ecstatic. Drez transforms the vibe of any scene his sound is set upon. Rooted in underground L.A. hiphop, Dr. EZ applies precise turn-table skills to a cutting edge vision for truly universal music, intelligently integrating elements of hiphop, world music, soul, funk, jazz, and reggae into his trademark sound and production.Drez's peacefully determined demeanor makes him a highly sought-after contributor to a variety of dynamic projects. In the midst of a non-stop, world-wide tour schedule, Drez has prepared another solo effort (Alpine Swift, available June 7 via Nectar Drop Music) while simultaneously producing a Sānskrit mantra record with his wife, vocalist Marti Nikko, and a straight-up hiphop album with longtime collaborator, Zaire Black, both expected to be ready for release in 2016.Drez has too deep a resume to mention in its entirety here, suffice it to say he has worked with a who's who of top artists (Blackstar, KRS 1, Black Eyed Peas, Macy Gray, Eminem, Project Blowed) and organizations (Adidas, X Games, ABC, Okay Player) while maintaining an extensive worldwide touring schedule, variously involving artists like Moby, Ziggy Marley, Common, Femi Kuti, De La Soul, Capleton, Nas, Lee Scratch Perry.Also see: BANDCAMP, INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOKWith love,StuSupport the show (https://stuartwatkins.org/podcast/)

Havin’ super fun with some super MCs – Abstract Rude & Aceyalone together as The A-Team blessing our show this week! They talk about their personal history & viewpoints as well as discuss the Project Blowed 25th Anniversary and what that means to them, the city & the culture as a whole. Of course thereREAD MORE

Recorded at: 74 Studios in La Mirada on November 19, 2019 Episode# 58 Beond of Acid Reign and Acid Lab Records    We chopped it up with BeOnd of Acid Reign and Acid Lab Records on the podcast and spoke about his storied past with such incredible venues as Project Blowed and The Good Life in Los Angeles. Check out how he got started and what is in the works..   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IBFqbm_6QY     Links for Acid Reign: Instagram: @itsbeond Website: http://www.acidlabrecords.com/   youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe4w4nqgw2cAfQ5UYl5y-awreplay of podcast    Hosted By: Follow us on Instagram @laclikapodcast Rick (IG @low_light_gangster) Bahgo74 (IG @bahgo74) Mino (IG @deejaymino) Dj hectick (IG @djhectick1)   Listen to La Clika Podcast on all steaming platforms  Spotify: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj_8rat6driAhWSsZ4KHYwIAy0QFjABegQIBBAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F6DOD3UGPvR99v21k7mNdTv&usg=AOvVaw1yrsz6fUuyzN-RT7Kw0rhq YouTube: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj_8rat6driAhWSsZ4KHYwIAy0QFjACegQIBRAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCYzq-VBAibPbl6nlw8vYj-A&usg=AOvVaw1N3FnQlnUz76yqrY0FJj7N Podbean: https://laclikapodcast.podbean.com/ Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-clika-podcast/id1350183551 Castbox:  https://castbox.fm/channel/La-Clika-Podcast%7D-id1181138?country=us check out our website for additional and exclusive content at https://laclikapodcast.com our additional links: Instagram: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=17&ved=2ahUKEwj_8rat6driAhWSsZ4KHYwIAy0QFjAQegQIBxAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flaclikapodcast%2F&usg=AOvVaw2Y19cgbnoYZBr2jQuEOzOk  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/laclika1 La Clika Podcast uses exclusively: AKG mics and headphones https://www.akg.com/home?adpos=1t2&creative=344037871878&device=m&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImtrstPba4gIVheNkCh3RJgG6EAAYAiAAEgInzPD_BwE&matchtype=e&mrkgadid=3325898240&mrkgcl=1191&network=g&utm_campaign=none&utm_content=none&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_source=Google&utm_term=akg Samson headphone amps http://www.samsontech.com/   Adobe audition  https://www.adobe.com/ Nikon cameras https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-store/fathers-day-sales.page?cid=img_en_us:SEM:EC:ELVT:042819:Google:P:CaptureSavings:base:mid:nikonbrand&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI78CY2Pfa4gIVkspkCh1zAgcOEAAYASAAEgJnF_D_BwE  Asus computers  https://www.asus.com/us/ Tascam mixers  https://tascam.com/us/ Zoom portable recording https://www.zoom-na.com/ Duracell batteries  https://www.duracell.com/en-us/   Follow our friend for cool pins, t shirts, stickers. and hats. Third World Designs.  https://www.thirdworlddesign.com/ for our 420 listeners check out Royal Blunts for tobacco free blunt raps  https://www.royalblunts.com/ hashtags:  daughter, unborn, underground, hip hop, social club, project blowed, like, view, live phone call, hectik, cbs, mbk, graph, muse, worm, Texas, system of a down, rocker, slipknot, Norwalk, platform, long beach, tickets, court house, berealtv, locked up, producing, atwon, flstudio, logic, protools, recording, free style, beats, octoberfest, Germany, pure, freestyle, hip hop, rappers, rap, rap battles, the good life

This week we are joined by one of the most interesting people in hip-hop culture, the host of Comedy Central’s The New Negroes, unapologetic art rapper Open Mike Eagle. Mike talks to us about his life and career, his mentors at Project Blowed, and we get deep into the intersection of comedy and hip-hop, an often uncomfortable pairing.

Recorded at: La Clika HQ on September 16th, 2019   Episode: 53 Lyraflip Listen to hip hop veteran and Project Blowed alumni Lyraflip get down and dirty with La Clika. Roll a fatty, kick up your feet, and listen to him tell the most over the top stories we have heard.   Additional links for artists: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lyraflip/ soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lyraflip youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyS6XRXETdIfm5ObJ_ia1Lg verse tracker: https://versetracker.com/rapper/lyraflip twitter: https://twitter.com/lyraflip Hosted By: Rick (@ low_light_gangster)) Chris (@laclika_chris) Mino (@deejaymino)   Listen to La Clika podcast on all steaming platforms  Spotify: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj_8rat6driAhWSsZ4KHYwIAy0QFjABegQIBBAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F6DOD3UGPvR99v21k7mNdTv&usg=AOvVaw1yrsz6fUuyzN-RT7Kw0rhq YouTube: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj_8rat6driAhWSsZ4KHYwIAy0QFjACegQIBRAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCYzq-VBAibPbl6nlw8vYj-A&usg=AOvVaw1N3FnQlnUz76yqrY0FJj7N Podbean: https://laclikapodcast.podbean.com/ Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-clika-podcast/id1350183551 Castbox:  https://castbox.fm/channel/La-Clika-Podcast%7D-id1181138?country=us check out our website for additional and exclusive content at https://laclikapodcast.com our additional links: Instagram: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=17&ved=2ahUKEwj_8rat6driAhWSsZ4KHYwIAy0QFjAQegQIBxAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flaclikapodcast%2F&usg=AOvVaw2Y19cgbnoYZBr2jQuEOzOk  Facebook: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=19&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj_8rat6driAhWSsZ4KHYwIAy0QFjASegQIABAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2Flaclika1%2Fads%2F&usg=AOvVaw0AnTcywwu2Daog7uboptQh La Clika podcast uses exclusively: AKG mics and headphones https://www.akg.com/home?adpos=1t2&creative=344037871878&device=m&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImtrstPba4gIVheNkCh3RJgG6EAAYAiAAEgInzPD_BwE&matchtype=e&mrkgadid=3325898240&mrkgcl=1191&network=g&utm_campaign=none&utm_content=none&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_source=Google&utm_term=akg Samson headphone amps http://www.samsontech.com/   Adobe audition  https://www.adobe.com/ Nikon cameras https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-store/fathers-day-sales.page?cid=img_en_us:SEM:EC:ELVT:042819:Google:P:CaptureSavings:base:mid:nikonbrand&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI78CY2Pfa4gIVkspkCh1zAgcOEAAYASAAEgJnF_D_BwE  Asus computers  https://www.asus.com/us/ Tascam mixers  https://tascam.com/us/ Zoom portable recording https://www.zoom-na.com/ Duracell batteries  https://www.duracell.com/en-us/ Follow our friend for cool pins, t shirts, stickers. and hats. Third World Designs.  https://www.thirdworlddesign.com/   keywords  Instagram dna content project blowed freestyle swim team south bay no can do cypher rappers workshop pass the mic crackhead wack blessed bone thugs n harmony jumped overnight success post Malone fox shoutout mc hammer gangster rap beef no breaks  j cole redman methodman darkside pink Floyd darkside of the moon bobby brown rock the bells you tube social media back in the day hip hop first bump mcs video dj dance party poker wu tang clan dumbfounded battle rap props riza money world rap championship yayo interview grind time topic    Hashtags: #Instagram #dna #content #projectblowed #freestyle #swimteam #southbay #nocando #cypher #rappers #workshop #passthemiccrackhead #wack #blessed #bonethugsnharmony #jumped #overnight #success #postMalone #fox #shoutout #mchammer #gangsterrap #beef #nobreaks  #jcole #redman #methodman #darkside #pinkFloyd #darksideofthemoon #bobbybrown #rockthebellsy #youtube #socialmedia #backintheday #hiphop #firstbump #mcs #video #dj #danceparty #poker #wutangclan #dumbfounded #battlerap #props #riza #money #worldrapchampionship #yayo #interview #grindtime #topic #laclikapodcast #laclika

Today we have the one and only @dumbfoundead in the spot! Dumb is  among Koreatown’s finest, a “city councilman” as he puts it. Gaining notoriety in the battle rap scene in his earlier years, he made a name for himself as one of the most respected Asian-American rappers of his generation. As a Korean-American growing up in K-Town in the 90’s, Dumb found himself immersed in a mixture of different cultures that ultimately made him a product of an eclectic palette of experiences. From pop culture, to skate culture, to hip hop culture, he was influenced by it all. Listen as he talks about how his love for music and acting has ultimately taken him to places that continue to break ground not only for himself, but for the culture that he is so heavily involved with.  Dumb breaks down the formula to how he views success. He is laser focused on the necessity to be at the top of his game, all the while being able to evolve with the times. He also gets into what he thinks his actual real gifted ability is. Dumb keeps it absolutely one-hundo at all times, and as you will see from this conversation, that is the secret sauce to his brand and his success. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dumbfoundead YouTube https://www.youtube.com/dumbfoundead  Fun With Dumb YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZHRwJ7aEj_52D0Jkb6X5w Fun With Dumb Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fun-with-dumb/id1419836220 — SPONSORS — Audible Free Trial: https://www.kinjazpodkast.com/audible www.MSTRWATCHES.COM Discount Code: KINJAZPOD  25% OFF ENTIRE PURCHASE KIN Aesthetik www.store.kinjaz.com Discount Code: PODKAST 15% OFF ENTIRE PURCHASE — SHOW NOTES —  (4:20) L.A. Riots - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_Los_Angeles_riots (6:00) Marx Brothers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marx_Brothers , Buster Keaton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buster_Keaton , “I Love Lucy” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Love_Lucy  (8:30) Project Blowed https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Blowed (11:00) Lyraflip https://www.instagram.com/lyraflip  (14:55) Grind Time https://youtu.be/cFxi4PiBM9g  (15:58) King Of The Dot https://youtu.be/PRPqpDa7k4E  (17:10) When did you find your ambition? (18:00) Focus on your craft (19:10) Transition from battle rap to creating music (20:25) Was it hard being Asian in a predominantly Black artistic scene? (24:25) Transitions from battle rap, to music, to acting, to podcasting (26:02) Donald Glover is an inspiration https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Glover  (27:40) Mentors? (27:45) Tokimonsta https://tokimonsta.com  (28:37) Dumbfoundead Freestyle Battle Knockout  https://youtu.be/Zw5N1CeunnY (30:58) Alchemist https://www.instagram.com/alchemist , Tiger JK https://www.instagram.com/drunkentigerjk , Evidence https://www.instagram.com/evidence  (32:29) Jam Session 2.0 https://youtu.be/1oU0I8APK-o (33:06) Anderson Paak https://instagram.com/anderson._paak  (34:41) Mentor: Brian Lee https://twitter.com/cainmosni  (35:34) Malcolm Gladwell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Gladwell (35:44) Gary Vaynerchuk https://www.instagram.com/garyvee  (40:00) What my biggest strength is (45:40) Moving with the tides (47:19) What’s the current hustle? (50:10) How to deal with failure (54:35) How to treat your social media profile  (59:18) Asian-Americans in the entertainment scene  (1:03:30) Setting goals (1:05:45) Success (1:09:45) Lightning Round! (1:11:17) Galbi Jjeem https://mykoreankitchen.com/galbi-jjim-korean-braised-short-ribs/ , Kimchi Jjigae https://mykoreankitchen.com/kimchi-jjigae/ (1:18:17) Less of/more of (1:19:00) Golden Rule — SHOW CREDITS — Host/Producer: Ben Chung - https://www.instagram.com/btek_benchung Producer: Mike Fallorina - https://www.instagram.com/mikefal Producer: Jeremy Lai - https://www.instagram.com/jdl2012  https://www.kinjaz.com/podkast https://www.kinjazpodkast.com https://www.instagram.com/kinjazpodkast https://www.twitter.com/kinjazpodkast https://www.facebook.com/kinjazpodkast

DJ Drez is in demand as a producer, musical director and sound ambassador. A master of his craft in the studio and on stage, Drez cuts and composes profoundly original tracks that facilitate body movement practice of all forms— be it dance, yoga asana or after-hours intimate/ecstatic. Drez transforms the vibe of any scene his sound is set upon. Rooted in underground L.A. hiphop, Dr. EZ applies precise turn-table skills to a cutting edge vision for truly universal music, intelligently integrating elements of hiphop, world music, soul, funk, jazz, and reggae into his trademark sound and production. Drez’s peacefully determined demeanor makes him a highly sought-after contributor to a variety of dynamic projects. In the midst of a non-stop, world-wide tour schedule, Drez has prepared another solo effort (Alpine Swift, available June 7 via Nectar Drop Music) while simultaneously producing a Sānskrit mantra record with his wife, vocalist Marti Nikko, and a straight-up hiphop album with longtime collaborator, Zaire Black, both expected to be ready for release in 2016. Drez has too deep a resume to mention in its entirety here, suffice it to say he has worked with a who’s who of top artists (Blackstar, KRS 1, Black Eyed Peas, Macy Gray, Eminem, Project Blowed) and organizations (Adidas, X Games, ABC, Okay Player) while maintaining an extensive worldwide touring schedule, variously involving artists like Moby, Ziggy Marley, Common, Femi Kuti, De La Soul, Capleton, Nas, Lee Scratch Perry. djdrez.com eastforest.org/podcast

This episode we have special guest of Gitmo Music hip hop artist Muenster.About Muenster:Muenster is a versatile wordsmith, a polished and flashy orator, and a prolific national performer. This Austin native/Denton transplant is not your typical Texas rapper. The rhymesayer’s résumé boasts more than a decade of experience and dedication to his craft, evidenced by hundreds of live performances, several Warped Tour regional circuits, and a collection of meticulously crafted recordings that seemingly have no low points. His albums are the listen-on-repeat kind, ones that never give you the urge to skip a track (which is a rarity, especially in the hip-hop community). Muenster seamlessly blends an array of vocal cadences reminiscent of the UK grime scene with a delivery as varied as a late-90s Project Blowed mixtape. Listeners will find sincere, insightful poetics that aren’t afraid to grapple with provocative social and political topics. His cerebral, timely lyrics result in a more fulfilling experience than your typical club banger, but Muenster’s tracks still bring the bang. He showcases technically complex delivery matched with quick-paced lyricism, which comes off as natural and almost effortless, deploying surgically sharp enunciation and precision that somehow results in an insidiously listenable swagger.

We're joined by the multi-talented Open Mike Eagle on episode 33. We find out how OME linked up with Project Blowed. We found out the Philaflava message board played a big role in his come up. We discuss the music, the comedy, the famous friends, doing podcasts, possibly doing Halle Berry and learn about his influences, including love for 80s commercials as well.

Dumbfoundead joins Steve and friends for this special episode of the Steebee Weebee Show. We talk Project Blowed, rap battles, K Town, and a lot more. Subscribe: https://goo.gl/d239PO More Dumbfoundead: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJQeV1fVrBnUXHtWmfUUfA https://www.instagram.com/dumbfoundead https://twitter.com/dumbfoundead http://www.dumbfoundead.com Little Ray promises a Karma Boost if you join our Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiOi7J Or, click here for a one time Karma Boost. https://www.paypal.me/steebeeweebeeshow/25 More Steve: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quangou Website: https://steebeeweebeemusic.com/ Itunes: https://goo.gl/PSooa0 Amazon: https://goo.gl/atiY5a Spotify: https://goo.gl/I9maZY Snail Mail: 1425 N. Cherokee Ave P.O. Box 1391 Los Angeles, CA 90093

YOOOOOOOO! Time to get busy! we talk a little baseball, X-Clan, Snap, Project Blowed, the legend of Pigeon John, & more! Another hot pod from your best friends...MURS & Cook!   www.FelipesGarage.com for our HOT t-shirts!   FOLLOW US! @FelipesGarage @MURS316 @CookBookthePR @PlatformCollection

We're joined by the multi-talented Open Mike Eagle on episode 33. We find out how OME linked up with Project Blowed. We found out the Philaflava message board played a big role in his come up. We discuss the music, the comedy, the famous friends, doing podcasts, possibly doing Halle Berry and learn about his influences, including love for 80s commercials as well.

Josef Leimberg & the Spiritual Jazz of the Rascals with Felix Cavaliere The meaning of jazz is taking on new dimensions in the 21st century, and Josef Leimberg is helping to lead the charge. His debut album, Astral Progressions, is rich in psychedelic soul and spacey grooves that evokes the musical memories of Prog-rock and Alice Coltrane. Leimberg cut his teeth on the west coast for years playing and performing at Project Blowed and the World Stage, not to mention producing and arranging for Neo-Soul maverick Bilal, legendary Mikah Nine, as well as Grammy and Pulitzer winner Kendrick Lamar. Evoking the "and everything in between" part of our motto, we take a closer look at the Rascals, with the band's driving force, Felix Cavaliere, joining us in conversation. Many don't realize that the Rascals used several jazz titans on their records to help flesh out their the music as they developed their sound towards more soul and jazz territories. Names like Herbert Laws, Ron Carter, and Alice Coltrane lent their talents to making some of the best, if not unsung experiments in Jazz-rock and fusion – standing among bands like Blood, Sweat, and Tears and Chicago, as well as opening the doors for Steely Dan and more. Be ready to have a whole new appreciation for the Rascals! SONG CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: THEME: Jazz Phantom by Chomsk' (from the album "Different Beats" on Magentic Records). FIRST HALF: Interstellar Universe, The Awakening, Lonely Fire(Miles Davis) and Between Us 2 by Josef Leimberg (from the album “Astral Progressions” on World/Galaxy/Alpha Pup). Galaxy Around Olodumare (snippet) by Alice Coltrane (from the album “World Galaxy” album on Impulse Records) SECOND HALF: Galaxy Around Olodumare (snippet) by Alice Coltrane (from the album “World Galaxy” album on Impulse Records) Little Dove by The Rascals (from the album “Peaceful World” on Columbia Records) Nama by The Rascals (from the album “Search and Nearness” on Atlantic Records) Mother Nature's Land by The Rascals (from the album “Peaceful World” on Columbia Records) Nubia by The Rascals (from the album “See” on Atlantic Records) Peaceful World by The Rascals (from the album “Peaceful World” on Columbia Records) Buttercup and Time Will Tell by The Rascals (from the album “Island of Real” on Columbia Records)

We're joined by the multi-talented Open Mike Eagle on episode 33. We find out how OME linked up with Project Blowed. We found out the Philaflava message board played a big role in his come up. We discuss the music, the comedy, the famous friends, doing podcasts, possibly doing Halle Berry and learn about his influences, including love for 80s commercials. Occasionally, we get asked to beef up the talking segments, so on episode 33 (Pardon The Interruption) we do just that. Thanks to extended show member and producer extraordinaire, Vanderslice, who recently fought off the grim reaper, for sitting in with the crew during our hot topic discussion. We take on various topics ranging from dead rappers to female rappers all the way to the recent beef with Eminem and MGK. This episode, unlike the previous ones, focuses on newer music too! We got joints by Bun B, Everlast, Nine, Apathy, Czarface & MF DOOM, Atmosphere, and Roc Marciano to name a few. RIP Mac Miller!

We're joined by the multi-talented Open Mike Eagle on episode 33. We find out how OME linked up with Project Blowed. We found out the Philaflava message board played a big role in his come up. We discuss the music, the comedy, the famous friends, doing podcasts, possibly doing Halle Berry and learn about his influences, including love for 80s commercials. Occasionally, we get asked to beef up the talking segments, so on episode 33 (Pardon The Interruption) we do just that. Thanks to extended show member and producer extraordinaire, Vanderslice, who recently fought off the grim reaper, for sitting in with the crew during our hot topic discussion. We take on various topics ranging from dead rappers to female rappers all the way to the recent beef with Eminem and MGK. This episode, unlike the previous ones, focuses on newer music too! We got joints by Bun B, Everlast, Nine, Apathy, Czarface & MF DOOM, Atmosphere, and Roc Marciano to name a few. RIP Mac Miller!

Sach joins Steve and friends for this special episode of the Steebee Weebee Show. We talk The Nonce, Project Blowed, and getting signed. Now on iTunes: https://goo.gl/CdSwyV Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/steebeeweebee Subscribe: https://goo.gl/d239PO Little Ray promises a Karma Boost if you join our Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiOi7J Or, click here for a one time Karma Boost. https://www.paypal.me/steebeeweebeeshow/25 Sach: Email: Sachillpages@gmail.com Bandcamp: https://sachillpagesmusic.bandcamp.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sachillpages?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sachillpages Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sachillpages/ RymePress: http://www.rymepress.com/store/products/135356-rhyme-book-bibliomancy-by-sach-illpages https://www.fatbeats.com/products/the-nonce-1990-rhyme-book-bibliomancy-2xlp-book The Living Room 1142 E. 11th st. Los Angeles, CA More Steve: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quangou Bandcamp: https://steebeeweebee.bandcamp.com/ Website: https://steebeeweebeemusic.com/ Itunes: https://goo.gl/PSooa0 Amazon: https://goo.gl/atiY5a Spotify: https://goo.gl/I9maZY Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/steebeeweebee Animation Thanks to 2 Bunniez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2bunniez Snail Mail: 1425 N. Cherokee Ave P.O. Box 1391 Los Angeles, CA 90093 Big thanks to our Patrons: Scott Woodworth, Curtis Leung, Bryant Stewart, R Kwak, Nathaniel9one6, Chris Wegner, Jkyc, Bananasteve.cosplay, Nathan Costa, Toni Gallardo, Johnny De La Cruz, Marcus Rocha, Dan Irwin, Casey Spindler, FANK, Chikako Kanazawa, Tyrone Williams, Hana Villar, PIKACHU408, Marlon Sassy, Tania Esquer

Born and raised in Los Angeles, DVS 1's first passion has always been music. After coming back from college (San Diego State) she was introduced to the legendary Project Blowed workshop and soon after began hosting and creating events. Through this encounter she was able to start the most sought after event "Female Perspective", which spawned the all female collective "The Sistem". In 2010 DVS also started a Non Profit organization named “Emcees Give Back". Emcees Give Back started out sponsoring selected families through the Christmas season. Now they have expanded their mission to passing out blankets elders for Mothers and Fathers Day, and rewarding scholarships to high school seniors that are transitioning from home to the dorm room. Here is the link we encourage sponsors to contribute to: gofundme.com/hiphopscholarship2018 IG: @EmceesGiveBack Email: EmceesGiveBack@hotmail.com or DvsUno@gmail.com ---- The Queer Ambition podcast is the ONLY podcast celebrating rising LGBTQ professionals, providing advice on navigating the modern workplace and discussing polarizing topics within the community. THUMBS UP and SUBSCRIBE! Listen to the podcast audio on iTunes and Google Play. Follow Queer Ambition on: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/queer-ambition Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/queerambition Instagram - @QueerAmbition

In Episode 5 Lenny talks to Myka Nyne from Project Blowed and Freestyle Fellowship about his lengthy career, how he stays so busy and how he would explain what Project Blowed is. Myka Nyna is a legend on the west coast but is still putting out great music. It's been rumored that he ghost wrote some of NWA's music...

Its time again! Who wins Best DJ, Best Plate Lunch, Best Hip Hop Album, Best Bar, Best Politician, Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, and many more! Livicated to Ganjah K... Music: -East Flatbush Project "Tried by 12" -Project Blowed "Heavyweights Round 2" Instagram: @sleeptimesover Facebook: Sleep Times Over You Tube: Sleep Times Over Channel

Open Mike Eagle Talks TV Show Writing, His Never Ending Drive, Brick Body Kids Still Daydream, and Performs “(How Could Anybody) Feel At Home” I met Mike in 2005 at a Project Blowed anniversary show. Our mutual friend invited us to join their crew onstage for a big cypher during their set. The dj for the set was supposed to switch instrumentals for each rapper. He ended up blending the instrumentals completely off beat in the middle of people's verses. In turn everyone sounded like they had no idea how to rap on beat. About 4 people out of the 12 or so onstage got to rap before they cut the power off because we were doing so poorly. I got to rap (poorly and off beat), in my recollection the mic ever got to Mike.Before the show, our motley crew of ragtag early 20's rappers gathered in a parking garage to practice. We all traded the verses we'd planned to perform onstage. Mike's instantly stuck out to me. Clever punches, original angles, and interesting cadence choices were already in his repertoire. He'd just moved from Chicago and was already making a name at the Blowed. I lived in Santa Barbara at the time and was an outsider in the LA scene. We exchanged props and phone numbers. Our first phone call was basically me gushing over his raps and telling him I wanted to help however I could.All that is to say this: you don't forget your first time meeting someone like Mike. He's special.If you're new to the show and listening to learn more about Mike, this probably isn't the episode for you. We talk the way we'd talk off mic. I'm not asking a lot of questions about the new record. Not asking that much about his upbringing (there's another episode about that). I talk more than I usually would in an interview (my bad). I let my guard down a lot around him because he's surrounded by a force field of comfort. We talk life, talk shop, and talk trying to find happiness and peace in our creative endeavors without making ourselves crazy.–Lee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You simply can't have a discussion about hip-hop in the Los Angeles underground without a large chapter on Abstract Rude. Some of his earliest recordings under the name hold deep mile-markers in the history of that storied scene. 'Underground Fossils', 'Mood Pieces', the Project Blowed s/t compilation are paramount. In this rare long-form conversation, recorded in Los Angeles, host Peter Agoston and Ab Rude discuss the organic nature of how a few demos turned into projects revered around the globe - dubbed onto cassette and traded in early-internet circles, expounding far from the L.A. underground. This is for the heads! Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, YouTube and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nonce's '1995 album 'World Ultimate' remains one of my favorite of that year and genre. Sach, its producer and 2nd half aside the late Yusef Afloat (may his soul rest), created an unique sonic landscape capturing the airy/ethereal sound of Project Blowed and the innocent energy of being a teenager. We get into it and MUCH more. In a week or so the podcast will turn 1 year old, next ep is our 50th. It's been a humbling, healing experience that I couldn't have done with out those closest to my heart and anyone who ever spent even 5 seconds listening (but especially to those that subscribe). Thanks and hope you've been enjoying! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When talking about Los Angeles hip-hop history - especially the 'L.A. Underground' - the world over usually sites Project Blowed as its center piece. As expansive as the Blowed collective is, our guest Riddlore, is undoubtedly one of it's more integral members. Crucial though is that pre-dating the birth of Project Blowed at its unassuming yet historic venue the Good Life Cafe, Ridd and a few others had a socio/political meeting-group called ABC (African Brother's Collective) that birthed the community that would then evolve into Project Blowed. Ridd's group Chillin Villain Empire (who started in '84) would prove themselves pioneers in freestyle and some of the earliest creators of political/gangster raps. We talk about it all within this convo! Hope you enjoy! Please subscribe and share this conversation freely to you friends and associates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Solecast 37 I catch up with LA Based electronic music pioneer Daedelus.  Daedelus has 17 or so full length albums and worked with such labels as Alpha Pup, Ninja Tune, Brainfeeder and many others. He also runs a small imprint called Magical Properties.  He tours the world with his intense & unique live electronic PA sets and stands apart as a true innovator.  Check out/ support his music, and follow him on twitter.  (Transcript below) Topics Discussed: The life of an electronic musician in 2017 How the ruling class have weaponized absurdism  Current trends in rap and electronic music Hacking, circuit bending, & the rebelliousness of anologue music Reacting to trump and coping with it The assault on truth Economics & the future of labor Science fiction writers & the present  The role of record label The LA underground hip-hop scene of the early/mid 90s & its evolution to the LA beat scene. The transitory nature of things. Transcript: Sole (Tim Holland): Today's guest is my homie Daedelus. He's a beat-maker, a producer, an experimental artist, a performer, a pioneer, based out of Los Angeles, California. We're going to have a wide-ranging conversation about rap and electronic music, the shifts that are happening in society; we'll talk about hacking and how motherfuckers are dealing with Donald Trump and the current assault on the truth; how economics is shifting, and labor, and robots. It's all happening at once. We'll talk about science fiction, and just the transitory nature of shit that's happening right now. We'll talk about his music; we'll talk about some of the stuff he's into, his record label. It's conversations like this where we really get to crack into and get into an artist's mind, and really hear them go deep on shit. I was thoroughly impressed by how thoughtful and what a philosopher Daedelus is, as someone who says he doesn't read very much. What's new with you, man? What have you been up to? Last time I saw you was in New Zealand at that festival. Daedelus (Alfred Darlington): New Zealand is such an out-there place. I've gone back since, and I've found the scene to have developed. I've been doing the clinically insane thing of repeating processes and expecting different results: putting out a record (I've put out a few records, I think, since last we saw each other), doing multiple tours (sometimes having lots of bodies in rooms and having a lot of records sold, sometimes having very few), having projects totally disappear into the ether. And I still find a lot of relevance to it, but it does seem like an affront to the thoughtful world when you're releasing a full-length record and people just want their single little nugget of information to make all of their assumptions from. It's beautiful, though. I've always been troubled by the commerce aspect of creation. Even though desperately wanting to make a full-time living out of this life, having to balance the creation of recorded music versus the performance of improvised music or more spontaneous music, there are a lot of troublesome moments where you have to put a price tag on it and sell it to somebody and charge a cover. It's a tough line to draw. When you're just a musical soundtrack to somebody's intoxication, it's hard. The last couple years of playing raves and EDM events and just being someone's turn-up music is hard. But I still find so much to it. TH: I have the exact same thing with hip-hop, where it's I'm up there, I've worked so hard on these lyrics, I'm trying to communicate these complicated things, and yet I'm playing these shitty hip-hop shows with a bunch of wack rappers, and I'm like, I could say anything right now, nobody cares. It makes me want to be home. AD: I wonder, too—because I feel this in a pronounced way, but especially because the pendulum has really swung back toward hip-hop—I feel like the MC is really back in a strong way, like hip-hop as a genre has a different new definition. The same with the electronic versions of that. The Trap sound has progressed. Mumble Rap has kind of progressed. If you're doing something that reflects a reality of even a few years ago—in the case of electronic music it's like if you're even quoting Dubstep—it's as if there's this group amnesia towards the genre. I don't blame them. It's a pretty flash-bang grenade of a thing to have gone off, and I can understand. When the sparkle blurs out of your eyes, then you don't ever need to listen to Dubstep again in some ways. But still, if you're not playing Trap music right now, do people even consider it hip-hop unless it's some backpack throwback night? TH: I thought it was more friendly for electronic artists, but I guess you're right. I think maybe Denver is the last place where people can get away with playing Dubstep. AD: There are a few pockets. There are different genres that get footholds in places and they live depending on the people breathing life into it. And then there's always the genres that haven't hit yet that everyone expects to go big at some point. Juke is one of those. Footwork. In the hip-hop realm of things, there are people lacing their raps with jazz or gestures towards gospel. Chance the Rapper, even Kendrick. But that hasn't gone wide yet, necessarily. Maybe because it takes a different kind of musicianship. You're always wondering what's going to blow up, and I'm sure there's somebody out there who gets paid to determine this kind of thing with divining rods. TH: 2008-2009 was a huge turning point for that stuff, I think. That's when internet rap was like a Wild West, during the rise of Lil B and Odd Future. And I feel like that's where weird motherfuckers could just make a video and next thing you know Eminem's management is managing you behind the scenes and nobody knows, and now that's just the way shit is done. There's no underground anymore. There's very few really truly localized scenes, because the way people are experiencing music has so dramatically changed from when we started doing it almost twenty years ago. AD: A localized scene, like the Korean Drill Rap scene getting big now everywhere—there's no reason that we should have that on our lips, in some ways, because it is such a foreign language with a different cadence, but it's the kind of thing where they are pantomiming a lot if artists who are a lot closer. And maybe it's the shininess of it, the newness of it, the way a reflection can more accurately describe the thing you're looking at, in some ways... I also feel like there was confusion about the internet at that point, about how music would best be served. A lot of people were still fighting against the overall trends, the rivers that were going towards the big ocean of music culture. And now it's kind of solved, as funny as that sounds. It still doesn't seem like anybody is really making it work. It isn't like streaming is really working for people. There's still a ton of political behind-the-scenes stuff going on with payola, and who's making money and who's not, and the DJ Mag Top 100 is such a joke...but it still feels more solved than it did a few years ago. TH: What do you think the prospects are for independent music and experimental music and political music over the next few years? AD: I think it's tremendous. I just don't think it's necessarily going to hit a huge swathe of ears. I don't think it's necessarily going to be able to—this is a funny term—democratically exist. It's either going to exist with the sharp stick-end of a campaign by people who really do that thing— not a record label, but a media machine that can jab people with that stick—or it's going to be something holistic that wells up but isn't necessarily any one person. I don't see it as being a singular creative force, because it's so depreciated in our current machinations. I've had situations in the past where I was sponsored by Scion or Blackberry or Apple or whatever, companies that really had huge resources to bear, but they had no ideas, so they would just throw money around at weirdos like myself (and many, many others), to see what would stick. And now these brand companies are much more savvy, and music is just a small part of it, with a few exceptions—you see some brands that really make music, sort of as a post they are leaning on. But it's really the exception rather than the rule nowadays. From a political standpoint, that's the most interesting thing to me, because from the social aspect of music being depreciated, now not as many people are going to the local club just to have a night. Either there's a name of a person who you've known and you want to see playing at your local club, or you're staying at home watching as much Netflix as you can binge on. That seems like the dichotomy. The inertia is not to go out, ever. And then if you finally somehow get pushed out of that door, it's very controlled. But one area I feel like is really dynamic right now is protest. I would say political music, but it's more specifically protest music, protest sound. Because it's not only the political scene that I'm talking about, but it's also the existing systems. Look at the rise of the analog Eurorack music scene, the modular electronic synthesizer scene. There is no reason that should be happening in 2017, that people are getting modular units and adding it together and making weirdo synth music—other than the fact that it's scarce, it's not easy to do, it's not replicable, you can't really record it properly, it has to exist in space, and it is like a rebellious moment. It feels rebellious right now. TH: I don't know if you're familiar with this guy McKenzie Wark. He wrote the Hacker Manifesto. You know this? AD: I try to keep my toes dipped in that space a little bit. My friends tell me things, and then I go try to check it out, and sometimes it's readily available, and other times it's weirdly not on the surface. TH: Basically his extension of a hacker would go to a circuit bender. It would go to people who are hacking, but also circuit bending is part of that. Didn't you get started with circuit bending? Is that right? AD: I did a lot of it. All my records have some amount of that, with some permanent bends, which is a little different—there are two kinds of circuit bending. There's the kind where you are trying to modify and adapt and mutate existing instruments to have new feature sets. And then there's the other kind of circuit bending where you are looking for aleatoric chance, things that will never happen again because the way the capacitors decide to work that day, because of the way your fingers have a certain amount of spit on them or not. Do you know what I mean? I feel like the definition of hacker could include both, but there's the one kind of hacker who, through programming or modification, is subverting existing systems to do what they want, and the other kind of hacker who is looking into the crystal ball of electronics or devices or things, to get someplace that nobody would have thought to achieve. I think it's really important to look at both, because in our society especially, we are going to weird places with things—musically and otherwise; this is including everything—and bringing something back from that. That's shedding some light on our current moment a lot. TH: What do you think about our current moment, man? Two years ago, did you think we would have a fucking reality star for a president? A sexist racist fascist? AD: No. I travel a lot. I know you do too. I see all kinds of reality playing out. Some of it is a lot gentler. China is fucked. The so-called Communist regime is a really tough system of central control that is in everybody's lives constantly, and yet also when you go there—depending on the city they're living in, people are relatively out of touch with these grand decisions going into defense spending or weird limitations on their internet. They're not concerned about that. That isn't where their eyes are at. But you can still feel it touching every aspect. Maybe it's my perspective—the news media, the way things get covered; you can see it in a perspective but also see how skewed it is. And it's much the same when you come back to the States. I always felt like we had our own skewing and such. But now, it is such a topsy-turvy through-the-looking-glass...and it's not just the top of the ticket. It's not just Trump or Drumpf or whatever. I don't like saying that dude's name. I don't like writing it down, I don't like saying it. It's kind of weird. It's like an allergic response or something. TH: It's because he's pervaded every aspect of our lives already. AD: I get dizzy and weak—it feels like an allergic response. My strength is sapped, my will and my resolve—especially right after the election, I was in such a malaise (and I'm sure many, many people were). Every time you have a political system that you're involved in or you feel some sort of involvement in—it's like any kind of contest or competition—you can have sore loser feelings, but this is so much deeper. The deceptions and the psychological response—it's not just this surface depression. It felt way deeper and it took me a lot longer for me to dig myself into a place... Maybe I can tell you the way I've been coping with it and compare notes with you. For me, it went from being this broad idea of a group of humanity that I really still care about, but now I have about four or five people in my life that I feel like I need to look out for. That isn't totally disassociated from the larger politic, but I really feel like the person who's at my side is the person who I need to be looking after. Even if it's a stranger on a train, if they say some dumb shit I've got to call them out, and at least try to listen and hear them, but also speak to them if I really feel like there's some kind of racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic—if I hear some direct, blatant shit, I've got to say something. But in terms of yelling into the internet, I'm not going to contribute positively to that environment. So that's been my focus. That's felt therapeutic. That thing has felt therapeutic. TH: For me, right when he got elected, I was like (of course this is a white guy saying this), okay, he's president now, he got what he wanted, maybe he's not going to do all the fucked up shit. He'll realize the limitations of power and he'll roll with the status quo. And there were these huge protests everywhere, and I was like, okay, at least people are going to fight back. But about a month and a half, two months in, it's like, fuck, man, everyday it's something else. It's so much egregious stuff. The Russia shit—I mean, talk about living in a sci-fi novel. AD: Totally. All those silly films with the Russkies coming over the Arctic Circle to take us over...it's bananas. But on top of it, there's part of me (and this is the conspiratorial part of me—not InfoWars yet, but fuck, the fact that that's now part of our common parlance is just bananas)...if you look at Beckett and the absurdity that was talked about. It seemed like the only rational reaction to the World Wars was really weird electronic music and absurdity, dadaism, all these things. What else do you do? We're almost to the inverse of that, where absurdity now is used as a political tool of the ruling powers to make you not look anymore. Because every day there is a new absurd, crazy, real thing that, although factual, just makes you shake your head in this Etch-A- Sketch kind of way to get rid of it. Have you ever been in an earthquake before? It's profound, because we have all this sensory apparatus that grounds us in earth; we have the idea of magnetic north, and our inner ear is constantly balancing us, and our eyes give us this idea of a level plane. So when you shake that even slightly, the mind goes, “What the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck,” and you get this moment of, “This is not happening.” And that's part of the reason why earthquakes feel so crazy, because all of your systems are going into alarm. But this same kind of feeling is going on every day, and that button is being pushed so much. I'm trying to figure out if it's a concerted effort to do this, to make the world so absurd that we'll accept any plausibility. Part of the conspiracy is that the Russians have been doing these actions in a lot of different political systems that aren't directed towards electing one person or another, it's just about getting rid of facts. You can't make people believe one thing or another in this current age, but you can get rid of the possibility of a truth. TH: Aside from all the people it's affected, Donald Trump's presidency has been an assault on truth itself. Steve Bannon is, like, a Leninist or something. Did you hear that? That he studied Lenin in his early years? I don't know if Steve Bannon is really the one pulling the strings or if these are just tactics Trump learned in the boardroom, about assaulting other people's facts so that they're meaningless, and just repeating lies. And he never even responds to it. He's already lying about something else. He gets called out on one lie, and he's got three others. It's insane. AD: I do believe that in this current challenging of factual reporting or factual statistics or data or all of these different things—that, again, the arts, the humanities, and music in particular is especially appropriate as a response, because it doesn't speak in direct terms, but it does speak to a deeper truth. It generally is playing on physiological and philosophical ideas that point towards a deeper truth. So maybe this would be a moment of extremely effective protest song and inspirational art that will really get to the essence of it, because everything else is just—as soon as you write the words down, like any kind of punishment, they start to lose their meaning. So maybe this is really an especially appropriate time for the humanities. This is definitely one thing that keeps me interested in pursuing that. On the flipside, you have groups like Wikileaks which serve such an important role, and arguably this would be its time to shine. This should be the moment where Wikileaks and similar platforms should be speaking truth to power like they were always supposed to. I know this is partially spin— this is partly just the way the system has rocked us—but doesn't it feel like just the fact that Donald Trump hasn't come out condemning the recent leak against American intelligence operations...it's such a weird moment for these speaking-truth-to-power platforms. TH: Truth and fact have been so attacked over the last few years, everything is relative on the internet now. Whereas sixty years ago, everybody was watching the same news. There were only six channels on TV. It was at least easier to make sense of things. But now that we have millions of sources, we have all this confirmation bias and filter-bubbles, and we literally only have to see the worldview that we want to see. AD: Totally. Fifty-sixty years ago there were only six channels, and you could argue that there were a lot more racist people, and a lot more people who were not checking in. It seems like there's this trope right now of trying to understand “Trump's America”, and it's perceived-liberal media outlets taking a closer look at the “middle” of America, where “Trump's America” is, in the Ohios and the Michigans and these kinds of places, where the topsy-turvy politics are largely just gerrymandering, creating this Trump thing. I saw one recently where they were interviewing these people who said, “I don't really care about Russia. I don't know why they're treating Trump so bad.” People were saying such stupid shit. Why are we paying attention to people who just don't care? But it also raised the question: why do I care? My voice doesn't matter. It is one of a lot of privilege in many, many ways. And I don't have that much to add to the soup. Why do I care? Of course, I don't know. My heart beats, and I really appreciate the natural environment around us, and I want there to be people in the future who can appreciate those things, and I like the freedom of data that my music and output travels on, and I like the way I received that kind of data in the past, and I kind of want to see that continue and flourish. There are just so many different points where I feel like, “Wait, there is a lot of importance to this.” I just wish there were people out there who could help describe the framework of action who aren't so inherently political or politicized in nature. Did you read that Shaun King piece that just came out today about the irrelevance of the Democratic Party? It's the usual refrain. You have these clear mandates from an upswelling of resistance and populism from a Democratically-leaning population, but that are not being addressed by this upper-echelon leadership, the 1% of the Democratic Party. A lot of it has to do with corporate involvement and big interests that arguably are sloshing money around the whole political system, so I don't know about singling out the Democrats and making it seem like the Republicans are this or that. But it's like a rallying call for a new kind of party that does address more of what was being talked about in Occupy and Black Lives Matter, and these upswelling political movements that for some reason aren't exactly on the tips of the Democratic Party's tongues, even though it's kind of low-hanging fruit, it seems like. That should have been the shit that was all in the mix. TH: The thing is with Trump is that Trump can get up there and be like, “I'm the racist boss you wish you had. I'm going to fix things for you.” But he's lying to them and telling them that he's going to bring their jobs back. The jobs aren't coming back. There aren't enough jobs. Even if he does bring the jobs back in ten years, robots are going to be doing that work in twenty, so forget about it. AD: And everybody who is doing Uber and Lyft right now and whatever else in the gig economy...fuck. This is kind of an aside, but I've been using a lot of robotic assistance in my musical life recently. I've been using robotic drums, and before that I was using some robotic assistance in a visual show. And I've been finding it so interesting, with so many creative places to go, with the precision and the mechanical nature of the stuff. But it does seem like the overarching concern, if we derive our existence and our purpose in life through work, and then that gets taken away, what is America going to do if you have to somehow look in a mirror and come up with something that gives your life meaning, when we've made a list of such commodities that just don't exist in any real, soul- filling fashion. TH: What they've done is strip meaning from everyone's lives, and we've become consumers. This seems like an obvious thing to say. But the more time I spend gardening and growing food and producing food, all that shit is work. The community organizing I do, all this work I do, I don't get paid for any of it. But it's in many ways the most meaningful. These are the things we would do if we didn't have to work. If we would educate ourselves and educate each other and create systems of mutual aid...if we took away work as the central thing in our life, people would flourish. That's why every day I'm on Twitter I see universal basic income tweets. I feel like that movement has gained a lot of steam in Europe, but I would love it if we just skipped over socialism in the States, and Bernie or whoever would run on UBI, and that's what people are demanding, because otherwise our society is just going to fucking fall apart into some crazy tech fiefdom with floating Amazon warehouses above our cities with drones delivering us shit. It's fucking weird, dude. I get so much shit delivered through Amazon. I just have trucks pulling up all throughout the day. Like, oh, what's in this package? I don't even remember what I ordered. My mailman is always talking shit: “I'm so sick of delivering dog food to people.” And I'm like, “Motherfucker, you complain now, but there's going to be a drone doing your job in ten years.” AD: I totally agree. And I feel like there needs to be a distinction made between work for money and work for social good. They all have their value, and the value system is really skewed right now. I really like the basic income idea as well. I know Scandinavian countries have been trying it for a minute. I just don't know if it can exist in the purely economic form, if it needs some basis in a mineral resources or something—if it can just be informational value with an invented economy...I've heard different arguments, and it's tough. The idea of inflation and greed in the system... A few years ago, every time I met an economist or an accountant or anyone who handled money in any kind of real way, I always wanted them to explain systems to me, because it seems so invented. There's a Nobel Prize for economics. Somebody out there is getting a big hunk of metal around their neck every year in this field that is really important but also totally imaginary. And the basic principles of it are sometimes grounded in such incredible racism or sexism, it's crazy. TH: It's capitalism. AD: Dammit. So here's the thing. I love coffee. I adore the high I get, but even more the taste, and the culture. It's this natural resource that takes some really specific space to grow. It doesn't like a lot of variation in its environment, but it flourishes in these small bands between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer. It just happens. And you can have these farmers using these practices to make this amazing bean, essentially, this amazing fruit, and then if it doesn't get dried properly it fucks it all up. The whole thing falls apart. Then if you have this other group of people who get together and they process and move the fruit properly, then you get this grain pit of the fruit that goes through a roaster, and if the roaster does a bad job, it's game over. But if the roaster really takes the time to consider the grain product in their hand and they really go through the process and they treat it right with the cooling and heating and storing and everything, then it goes to the barista. And then the barista can fuck it up. Every part of this chain is this amazing confluence of economic scale that creates this thing that I can buy for way too much money, with way too much privilege, and then enjoy for literally ten seconds. It can be super transformative, and I can speak on all the ways that I love it, but also, never throughout the course of human history were we able to get to this kind of precision on this wild, neverending group of factors that could mess up at any point and ruin everything, shake the baby to death. It's crazy that at the end of that chain you can get this beautiful cup of coffee. I marvel at that. We get all this kind of stuff, and it's only because of this ridiculous economics that it's possible. TH: Speaking of artisanal shit, do you ever go to that place on Sunset Boulevard in LA? I've ordered a bunch of shit from there. I can't get spices from anywhere but there. That's where these top chef motherfuckers are shopping. But I don't know. Just to play the devil's advocate, I would say that if you remove the economic incentive today, people would still find a way to achieve all of those steps. Because people would still want amazing coffee. AD: I partially agree. I think people would desire it. But I also think there is another factor of people not caring. And a lot of people get their coffee that's way expensive and immediately hit it with some milk that isn't necessarily super considered, or they throw their Splenda in there, and it just tastes like milk or Splenda, you know what I mean? And it has to do with education and people's pallets and it's all very subjective. And it's the same thing with music. People will go out and buy these lossless formats and then listen to it through Beats by Dre. And then on the flipside you have people with their super hifi systems and they're listening to music that was recorded with fidelity that was ridiculously low. But their ears are gilded with gold, so to speak, so even the shittiest sound is somehow supposed to be gussied up by these fancy speakers. And all of this is to say that I feel like we're—whether devil's advocate or not, we are just in a tough moment of discerning...there's no consensus. We're kind of at a weird precipice. Are you familiar with the term tipping point? In the artistic fashion? In most art forms—especially temporal art forms, like music or poetry, but it happened in the visual arts too—you have a moment in the scheme where the artist will take an extra amount of time, typically, or an extra bit of emphasis to show an emotional depth. This is especially effective, in the arts, to have these kinds of “push moments” where there's a little bit more ask of the audience, basically. And that ask then has a reward, and it's almost a virtuosity being displayed by the artist to know when the time is to push that button. And you could argue that the same thing is true in the consumer world, in a way. That there are these moments of challenge that then is released, that should have some of the same relevance, but it's like—yeah, we've stripped all that. We don't have tipping points anymore. We don't have people waiting for their meal and then being satiated by it. You're expected to have it immediately from the drone in the sky. TH: That's how people are experiencing news and music and everything now. I keep going back to it, but it's just such a weird postmodern time that we're in. When I was kid thinking about the year 2000 I figured it would be working four hours a day, and then 2010 hit and it was like, you know what? Nothing's really changed. Everything is the same. All we have is phones. But now, I was reading the Wikileaks thing and they're trying to hack into computerized cars to crash them. Oh, okay. There are megamillionaires trying to go to Mars. Corporations are going to be on Mars before states will, and that's crazy. Would you go to Mars? AD: No. I love the idea of exploration, and I can safely say that I've done a lot of that in myself— psychedelics and otherwise—around some of these deeper questions I had as a kid that never were solved but I asked aloud of myself...but I would sooner go to the bottom of the ocean than I would go to Mars. There's so much about the world that we live in that we have rarely explored. Again with the same factors of very limited engagement, I do feel like if people went to the bottom of the ocean, they would have a lot more sympathy and compassion for the bottom of the ocean. And I don't see why we're spending all this money to try to go to outer space, besides the fact that it's obviously a lot of novelty and promise and potential, and it would be great so that we wouldn't have one calamitous event on Earth and lose the entire population. It'd be great. But I just don't understand why we're not going down and we're always going up. TH: Duh, man. It's because the Earth is hollow. I have actual literal flat-earthers on my Twitter timeline, and I'll make a joke like, “More NASA propaganda! They're showing Earth as a circle!” And people will be like, “Oh, man, I'm so glad you're woke.” Not to keep talking about this stuff, but it's fucking crazy and hilarious to me that in 2017 people would be arguing that the world is flat. If that's not a metaphor for Donald Trump's presidency, I don't know what is. AD: I think it's a very interesting problem, but also a really unique opportunity. I do find it really interesting: these people are supposedly really hungry for the truth and really feeling like they need to be part of the detective squad, the other Sherlocks. It's kind of cool that people feel so much purpose in this way, but they seem to be so tin-eared about facts. And not to say that one set of facts from a national agency should be totally trusted, but this idea that somehow they are privileged to some truth that they heard randomly somewhere—they seem like they heard it off a mountain, off some tablets, and that's the ultimate end-all be-all and somebody else's tablets that came off a very similar mountain don't have any relevance. TH: That's like an identity thing. It's like, my identity is linked to this brand new information I have. No one is more annoying than the newly converted. “I have the only truth and everyone else is wrong.” AD: I just wish these people would wear more cultish robes. They should commit. I'm saying this jokingly, but I kind of mean it truthfully. I kind of want people to go all the way if they're going to go there. But they just have one crazy theory about chemtrails, and then everything else can be somehow normal in the world, but they're just like yeah, chemtrails. Come on. Go all the way. TH: Wear a tinfoil hit. Wear your bathrobe out. AD: My dad wears a bathrobe all the time. It's great. It's fashionable. He's kind of crazy. It works. Maybe we're all in that space. So here's a question. I don't remember the term for it, but there is a concept that the future can't exist until it's written about by sci-fi writers, that until something appears on Star Trek it won't really be invented. It's kind of an imagination thing. If there's a simultaneous invention that happens in the world it's because of technological pressures that have been shown. There is a kind of zeitgeist about the physical problems or commercial issues that then breed solutions that take a form that generally seems to correspond to “science fiction,” even if it's things like inventing teleportation. Which seems so futuristic and science-fiction-y in Star Trek but is now actually being developed. People are part of this because it was dreamed up by somebody. So why aren't we hiring teams of writers to just write the craziest timelines to get us there? TH: Maybe we are and we just haven't read them yet. As you were saying that, I was thinking about why it's so important to expand your political imagination. If that's true, if all of these technological ideas are like a stream rippling through the eons that eventually become real, it's like The Secret on a civilization-wide scale. Maybe by creating a more radical imagination we really can have, a thousand years from now, people living in a world that we are imagining now. Marx or Adam Smith—when Adam Smith was writing, I don't think he thought, oh, this is the way it's going to be forever. Or even the Bible. AD: I don't think it has to take a thousand years. There has to be some structure that makes it happen way faster than people imagine. Because again, these books are set in the distant future, but this stuff comes way faster. There's something about that. But I do agree with you about the political systems thing. Just for instance, the third party thing is always shut down. It's always like, “Nope, not going to happen. We live in a two-party system.” And if ever somebody could really change our imagination to think more parliamentarian, I think it would happen in a second. We have way too many different camps for it not to happen quick. I mean, it obviously serves its purpose right now, but I think the nuance that's going on makes it seem obvious—we don't have Whigs anymore, but we have a thousand other things that could easily be in that place. TH: Yeah. I mean, David Graeber has this speech on bureaucracy and technology, and he really looks at the form of governance that the United States uses, and so much of it was based around a time where it would take a pigeon two months to make it across the country, when we were limited by railroads. AD: We went a long time without a nationwide-spanning railroad. We went a long time with horses that could only go so far. TH: Do you read graphic novels or science fiction? AD: I used to read a lot of them, but I'm also dyslexic, so I've always had a hard time. Especially the harder science fiction, I love it. Your Larry Nivens and these kinds of people, I like that stuff. It just takes me a long time to piece through it. I like graphic novels, it's sometimes easier, but it depends on the writer. Some people just have so much text that it really makes my eyes jump around a ton. TH: Somebody just gave me this Pax Romana graphic novel. Are you familiar with this? It's fucking awesome, man. I never read this shit, but it's like, the civilization has gone to shit and all that remains is the Roman Church and they send people back in time to take over the world before Mohammed is born. Of course it's born of psychotic Christian Eurocentric fantasies, but they go back there with nuclear weapons and drones and create an army of god. It was a fun read. Let me ask you some more music questions, actually. Do you still run a record label? AD: Yeah. I would call it more of an imprint than a record label, though it functions to do a lot of the normal label stuff. The mandate of the record label initially was initially to be a platform for artists to overcome the catch-22 of the music industry, which is: if you don't have a release, you're not going to get attention, and you're not going to be considered by record labels, and so you have to have a release to get attention, essentially. The label functioned as being a lot of artists' first release, the place where they could put a stick in the ground and then hopefully grow the seeds that they planted in that earth out into other spaces. I feel really good about that. Over time, now, I've had a few artists who have released multiple times on the label, and it's been a platform to release older music, some overview stuff of my own as well as others'. But it isn't this kind of thing to yell from the rooftops, or a movement, it's just been a little platform for these kinds of artists in the past. TH: I was looking at it and going back and listening to some interviews you did where you talked about it. I started a record label a couple years ago. And I mean honestly I'm probably just going to shut it down this year, or close its doors for a while, just because of having a kid and there's so much shit going on, I just can't give it what it needs. But one of the main reasons that I started the label is because I felt like blogs and things—you know, there's no John Peel in 2017. And all the old ways that people were discovering music have disappeared...there were these things that mattered, that if they happened it could set off a chain of events for people. And those milestones don't really exist any more. I feel like that is the function of record labels, now. Even on a small boutique imprint...my question is, do you feel like record labels are replacing blogs and publications? Like they're this other filter, a source of discovery that's almost more important than anything else today? AD: Yes and no. I think they did function like that about ten years ago. And then over time it became the curation of a few people who did some festival circuits. A while ago Pitchfork ceased being a really critical publication and more of a series of lifestyle choices. And then you had some labels that really represent (and you still have this on occasion) an idea, and that's potent enough to keep their existence. But largely they function as tax shells so you can have loss-leaders and some way of communicating a release, but really most labels just function as P&D deals for publishing houses to license music to movies, television, and radio, essentially. That's how the larger indies hold on, is through these licensing deals. The people who have taken over the role that you're speaking about, I really feel, are collectives nowadays. There are a lot of collectives—be it focused, usually, around a genre or sometimes more focused around a location— that become the figureheads of their individual pocket of scene and transmit their culture in a way that seems authentic and people like. Look at Teklife—which has a label aspect, but really it's a loose collection of people who are all under the banner of this Juke scene. Or Soulection, with their party sound, and they have tons of nights all over the world that are just selection nights, but you never know which DJs you're going to catch from the crew; they have some bigger-name people in the crew, but really it's just a sound that's really the modern party sound. And similarly with TeamSupreme and Brainfeeder—I mean, I'm kind of quoting off things that might be a little more underground than your listenership knows about, or is kind of specific, but this is really where that curation is happening, where you have people blanket-wise just ascribing themselves to one of these collectives, rather than a label. TH: Huh. I guess that is true. Of course Hellfire Club comes to mind. I was very excited about Hellfire Club when that was going on. It made me want to live in LA. AD: And there are exciting outgrowths. Even though Hellfire Club fell apart, there are still exciting outgrowths that are emanating from that. But you see that one moment where you have this supergroup feeling where people could really get behind it and were excited and could pour their energies into something. You could feel it. It emanates, and it's still rippling. I feel like that's one of the reasons why it has such powerful sustain. And I also think there's a collectivism in a lot of people coming together, that friction of different voices together, rather than having one main A&R or one blog writer. That was never sustainable. You always see through the facade of the one- person perspective. It never seems to work. You have these great runs. And even Peel had his ups and downs. But part of the reason why he was so abundant is because he had so many different outgrowths. He had his radio show and his critical writing. And it's interesting: it was a different time period, too, obviously, kind of a slower time (think of Cream magazine being all just that one dude), just a different way. But I feel like we desperately need more critical vision in our art structures. If it's another group of fifteen-year-olds who get together and make a crazy sound, that's fine, but if there's no knowledge of history or no knowledge of trajectory, they all seem to tear each other apart and go away rather than figure out how to sustain. TH: I don't have any experiences in my life that sound anything like you're describing, so I don't know what you're talking about... I'm writing a book right now about hip-hop and radical politics, and I keep thinking about Project Blowed and I keep wanting to ask people in LA what the impact of that scene was and how it influenced you. AD: I can tell you when I was really young, when I was in high school in the early nineties, the Blowed, or Freestyle Fellowship and those kinds of things—everybody knew the surface of what was going on in gangsta rap, especially in '92 when half the kids were all grunged out and the other half of kids were all gangsta rap, and it was starting to hit the airwaves in LA, and then you had LA hip-hop radio going from a dance mix of freestyle music from Miami and some Information Society, like, weird electro EDM music, industrial music that was going on—to full-on gangsta rap. That was this new sound that had older roots, but for the airwaves, you had people going deeper on the culture and going to the world stage, going to the Blowed, wherever it was being held, specifically the Good Life, and getting tapes from people who would dismiss you, would rip you off —you'd go up there and you'd be lucky to walk away with the thing you were trying to get. But it was this whole level of depth that you could go, which I know was not happening in a lot of other cities. You might be hearing music, but to actually go talk to the people who are making it go, witness them in person, and get the bug, and really feel like there's something really amazing happening, like there's a movement happening, that's special. But then on top of it: the riots. The LA riots happened in '92. Rodney King. And I mean, that lit fires in people that both tore apart a lot of the scene and caused a lot of friction in this way where the places you went were kind of dangerous, or perceived as dangerous to go...it became a very palpable danger. For years after that, I remember there were clubs that you were warned about. And that's part of the reason I feel like I did rave music. Because I think every kid wants to inhabit that danger, and LA had an amazing underground warehouse scene that at times played right there with all the LA underground hip-hop. You would catch those same names MCing for jungle artists, or being present in the club scene as much as they were at the Good Life. It's like, there was enough confusion that you could see the bleed between the things way before it happened in the overground worlds of electronic and hip-hop coming together. TH: You're talking about Peace, and Myka 9 and shit, right? Is that who you mean? AD: The core Blowedians for sure, but also look at Global Phlowtations. They were taking chances with their beats in the mid- to late nineties that were crazy. Thavius Beck is born of that, and Satchel Page. There are a lot of interesting voices. And they actually had female MCs in a real way —not to depreciate the other people in project Blowed that were doing the same, but... You know, when I first started touring, in the early aughts, I would go to places like Japan or Europe, and every once in a while I would trip over these stores that were just selling west coast hip-hop. Amazing, right? And I would go in there, and I'd ask, “Where's the LA hip-hop section?” and it's like, no, the store was all an LA hip-hop section. I learned more about what was going on in my own city through places like that. There was one particular one in either Sweden or Norway (one of the Scandie countries, I don't remember which one unfortunately, it's been a long time) that was so dedicated to the culture, and they had all these obscure side projects and shit. It's like, what are you talking about? These people have only one record out, had these one-off tape side projects, and they'd exist in these other places in these other countries, and I never would have found out about it in LA because it was just such a hidden culture that you weren't supposed to go out and engage with. It's tremendous. TH: I totally forgot about all that shit. In the Bay, too, you'd go to Amoeba Music, and sell five hundred CDRs. Amoeba Music paid my rent for the first two years of my music career. It's so crazy. It's things like that that I think about a lot, and this is one of the questions I had for you. How has the way you work changed over the fifteen years that you've been a full-time musician? AD: I mean, in some ways it's remained doggedly the same. I'll have a notion, and follow that notion down a winding path, and that will either yield a project that comes out commercially or, often, yields some sort of results that then coalesce into a record. And somehow I've been doing that this whole time. I've released seventeen collections of music that count as full-lengths, and that becomes this thing that somehow has gone on this long, for these past fifteen years. But then at the same time, technologically it's shifted so much, from being all hardware—no computer in the very beginning, creating everything with samplers and synthesizers—to hybrid forms of that. As sample times have changed, as the hardware has become more possible, in some ways, getting away from samplers with their long sample times (because that provided too many choices), going down to the circuit-bent, going down to the acoustic. I did a series of records a few years ago that were totally...it's almost like every good idea I've had, I've had to abandon because I don't know how to do that idea again. Do you know what I mean? And I know management and labels would love it if I could sustain the attention span to really do something long enough to make it actually truly good, rather than fidget. But that isn't my job. I kind of realized a while ago, my job isn't to make a lot of money. My job isn't to make great music. It's to bring my sense of wonder that I've always felt towards music and show it to other people. That's probably my highest aspiration at this point. TH: You're a tinkerer, man. I feel like what you're describing also is—have you ever seen Dosh play live? It's the same kind of thing. I feel like when I'm watching you or when I'm watching Dosh, I'm watching someone just playing in their bedroom. That's where I'm at with music right now. Man, I just don't want to play a show unless it feels like I'm tinkering in my bedroom, so I have to reimagine what my live show is, and incorporate more live PA into that, and it's so...when you're rapping, it's such a challenge to figure out how you can really rap and then have all these moving parts and shit that's organic and live. AD: I may say—I know you're a thinker. I know you're a deep thinker, but I also know you have a lot of really important things to say. And I feel like this is the kind of perspective that I wish I had other people telling me...but I think at a certain age, past a certain point, people stop giving you critique and they start to just assume that you're ever-prevalent, and this is just the thing, and it's set. But I feel like, for yourself, when I've caught you, it's always really vital to hear what you have to say. I feel that way honestly. And I understand the idea of building in mechanisms that keep you feeling interested, and keep you feeling like you're doing the work in this way, but I feel like you need to exist because there aren't that many people saying things that are of importance. Or they're not speaking their truth in a way that is including mine, do you know what I mean? There's a lot of political music out there that is important, and has a lot to say. I really like where clipping. is at right now, for instance. I dig it. But I also feel like they're skipping a lot of harder truths that are won through a deeper examination of the direct political scene. I love the metaphor, and I love the approach. And I think it's super important what they're doing as well, but it's just very different. There aren't many Public Enemy's right now. If any. TH: I hear that. It's fucked up there's not enough Public Enemy's right now, really. AD: I like reading about music, both the psychology and the physics of, and also the history of. And those 33-1/3 books can be kind of hit and miss. But the one on Public Enemy and the Bomb Squad production around It Takes a Nation of Millions is phenomenal. It's amazing. Do you know the 33-1/3 series? It's a series of creative writing. Some of it's very factual, and some of it's very personal narrative. And they always deal with a specific album. My favorites always tend to be the ones that really talk about the creation of or the history of the hard, on the ground facts of a certain record. And usually really classic albums get the treatment. TH: I'm trying to learn a lot of back story to shit like that right now. AD: It's a perfect one to dive into, and it really talks about the moment that birthed that record, but also that birthed Public Enemy. It's great. It's one of the ones I really recommend. The Bomb Squad—this is one of those experiences for me where it's like, okay, Public Enemy had a lot to say, but the onomatopoeia with the way they said it, the words they said it with but also the music...this book does a really good job talking about things like the fact there was a horn stab on every single beat in some of their songs. You know? It underlines not only the message, but the message underlines the music. It's perfect. There are a lot of groups out there that have a heavy sound, and they don't necessarily say very much. And the rare groups who have both, I think. I dig death metal groups, sometimes, it's not my favorite thing in the world, but man, the music sounds like those words, and those words sound like that music, and I have to tip my hat at that. I feel like Public Enemy did it really well, as well. The Bomb Squad did it really well. TH: That's one of the things I'm thinking about. The form was revolutionary in the way that it carried the message. It was a very experimental music. I remember listening to that with my mom. And she was like, “This is fucking terrible.” My dad was like, “Shut this off! This is the worst shit!” The same way that punk music was jarring to people's ears. So when I'm home just twiddling with loop pedals and shit, I try to think, like, what is that different format today? AD: It's a great mandate you can give to younger producers who don't usually have the perspective of what they want to say, they're just trying to figure out how to even be in the space. But sometimes if you have the message you want to end with before you have any of the notes, it can help determine those notes real fast. TH: When you listen to the way they imagine experimental music on TV shows like Battlestar Galactica, it's always some hybrid between noise and techno and cut-up shit. Today it would just be a bunch of Windows dings and the sound of a fucking Mac shutting off. AD: Are we talking about Vaporwave? TH: You haven't switched over yet? Or is it too late? Is that over? AD: It's over and it'll never be over. But yeah, I mean—I think that's a weird moment that we're in that won't ever stop now. All popular music is Vaporwave now. For a long time, I used to consider popular music to be kind of a mash-up culture, where unless you had one popular thing rubbing up against another popular thing, it wouldn't produce the phenomenon known as popular music. But now we're through the looking glass, and now you just have to have a taste of that thing. And it doesn't matter if the thing doesn't live in a serious space. It's better if it lives in a frumpy, humorous, tongue-and-cheek thing, because then you never have to actually commit. TH: It seems like it's a relative of Witch House. But Witch House was actually dope, I felt like. AD: Did it ever really even exist? Was it an easy journalistic term for just a passing chord? I liked a lot of the music that was going on in that space, too, and I feel like the “Ethereal & B,” the ethereal R&B that's going on now, you could point towards a lot of artists who are basically making a version of Witch House, but it has different DNA. It goes to the same place. TH: I've never heard of ethereal R&B, I'll check it out. AD: There's quite a bit of music in that vein, and you could argue that even Mumble Rap goes there too, sometimes, stuff that's a little bit more—oh god, my head is full of names, and they rarely come out at the right moment. The stuff I'm really feeling, I love the way that tempo has come back in a lot of music, and that chop has come back into rap. You have a lot of rappers now who can actually chop. There's a little more going on than just some catchphrases. I was really tired of that trend before it even set in. TH: I love the new rap music. I mean, Future. He's such an experimental artist. AD: Especially that new record. God, it goes places. You should check it out. You've head OG Maco before, right? Some of his—I don't know if you want to call them hits, but his more overground cuts, and his weird deeper-in-the-record cuts are weird as fuck. It's great. Even someone like Post Malone, which is again super-surface, he does stuff with Justin Bieber...but it comes out super strange sometimes. It has some weird blue-eyed soul to it, but then it does something. TH: Usually before I go I ask if there are any books or anything that you'd recommend to people. AD: I wish I read more. Dang, I am such an illiterate fool. Maybe I can encourage people, instead of imbibing the outside world, which is very relevant, but just from my perspective if more people took pen to paper and tried their hand at poetry, even the rappers out there who are used to scribbling verses, even the people who maybe keep a journal but try to have a bigger impact with fewer words...that exercise is something I engage in, still to this day. And there is relevance. There is something to be said with your personal voice. Word choice, thinking about what comes next. I'm a musician. I should know nothing about this. I'm largely illiterate. And I feel like it is an incredibly meditative practice. What's the next word? What's that next thing? So maybe my answer is a reversal of your question. TH: That's what keeps me from going crazy. Alright Alfred. Thank you for taking the time. AD: Equally! Tell me when this goes live, I can't wait to crow about it. 

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In this episode, I talk to University of Toronto professor Jooyoung Lee, author of Blowin’ Up: Rap Dreams in South Central. This conversation focuses on the book as well as Professor Lee’s experiences writing the book. For some context, set in South Central Los Angeles, Professor Lee worked in and around Project Blowed, an open mic […]

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On today's episode I talk to rapper and podcaster Open Mike Eagle. Originally from Chicago, Mike moved to LA where his hip hop career began, first as part of the collective Project Blowed and the trio Thirsty Fish, and later as a solo artist. He's released five albums: Unapologetic Art Rap, Rappers Will Die of Natural Causes, 4NML HSPTL, Dark Comedy, and his latest Hella Personal Film Festival. As a podcaster, he hosts two great shows: an interview one called Secret Skin and an Adventure Time show with John Moe called Conversation Parade! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on iTunes, follow me on Twitter.

The Grouch Discusses Music In His Genes, Extensive Living Legends History, Copping A House At 23 With Rap Money and Performs “My Garden.”I was very excited to talk to The Grouch. He was the first “underground rapper” (read: independent artist) I heard of after moving to California. Living Legends performing at KAOS Network was the first underground rap show I ever attended. It was at the home of Project Blowed, before I even knew what Project Blowed was. He was the first artist I ever ordered online merch from. Also the first rapper I ever photographed at a show. Not to mention the first rapper that made me think “underground rapper” could be a feasible career.As a fresh faced California transplant, The Grouch was someone I immediately looked up to, revered, and learned from. Needless to say, I geeked out a bit during this conversation. He was very open during our talk and it was a real pleasure to converse with someone I hold in such high esteem. Listen to us talk about music in his genes and buying a house at age 23 from slanging CDs out the trunk. Of course we also dove deep into the Living Legends history.–Lee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In advance of his new album "Action," the legendary Aceyalone of Freestyle Fellowship came by Dash Studios to tape an episode of Shots Fired. (The interview begins at the 35:19 mark) The innercity griot touches on everything from the early days of LA hip-hop (Egyptian Lover, Mixmaster Spade) to the roots of The Good Life, Project Blowed and how Freestyle Fellowship formed. The conversation spans from his personal views on art, media misperceptions, dealing with major labels, "The Book of Human Language," and his evolution over the last two decades. You don't want to miss this one. In addition, Nocando and Jeff talk "To Pimp a Butterfly." Pre-order Aceyalone & Bionik's "Action" here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/action/id972391757 Follow Aceyalone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aceyalone

Recorded live March 8, 2015 @ Dirty Blanket Studios, Marietta, GA southernvangard.com twitter/IG: @jondoeatl twitter/IG: @southernvangard twitter/IG: @cappuccinomeeks BANG! @southernvangard #radio #interview #session with Marc7 of Jurassic 5 is live! Over 1.5 hours of goodness, as we discuss Marc’s exposure to hip-hop in it’s early days, what it was like to experience the explosion of hip-hop on the East and West Coast, seeing Ice-T bring out a young Eazy-E to perform “Boyz in the Hood” for the first time, meeting Charli Tuna in high school and forming the pre-Jurassic 5 group Unity Committee at Cut Chemist’s house. We also touch on mid-90's LA hip-hop underground culture and the proving ground that was Good Life and ultimately Project Blowed, how Jurassic 5 formed with the merging of Unity Committee & Rebels of Rhythm and the explosive first EP that catapulted them into hip-hop history. Of course we get into the Interscope years, the Jurassic 5 breakup and ultimate reunion @ Coachella, and most importantly, Marc’s new solo effort that dropped this week, “When Sounds Attack Vol. 1” Tune in my friends, this is worth your while!

For his third appearance on Shots Fired, Nocando and Jeff welcome back Busdriver, the LA art rap impresario, perfect hair icon, and Hellfyre Club Secretary of State. Topics discussed include: Iggy Azalea's whiteness, regional rap vis a vis Young Thug and Kevin Gates, Busdriver's long-standing ties to the LA bass music scene, the early days of Project Blowed, Barack Obama, Hellfyre Club, the meaning of "perfect hair" and his new album with the same title. In addition, Nocando and Jeff (finally) discuss Kendrick Lamar's "i." They are not fans. Recorded at the Cosmic Zoo Studio in Atwater Village. Buy Busdriver's "Perfect Hair": https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/perfect-hair-bonus-track-version/id889170746 Subscribe to Shots Fired YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbd7VXWPG13AbTiL8BSV5jg Follow Shots Fired Instagram: instagram.com/shotsfiredpodcast

Episode 56- Regan Farquhar (Busdriver). In the midst of Yoni's solo tour, in LA, he meets up with Regan for a talk in anticon manager, Shaun Koplow's Echo Park apartment. They discuss Regan's history, Project Blowed, Hellfyre Club, being a grizzled vet, and veganism.

Rheteric Ramirez Talks Controversial Verses, The Balance Between Warrior-Poet-Artist-Fighter, and Performs “Roskin Doblin”Live In StudioThis week on Kinda Neat we sit down with my pal Rheteric Ramirez. This conversation is an LA underground rap nerd's dream. Rhet has been in the scene a long time. We talk about his first hand experiences at Foundations, the Good Life, and Project Blowed. He used to have run ins with folks like Will.I.am when he was just another kid on the grind.We also talk about starting elementary school knowing no English, his controversial verse on Busdriver's record, and the balance of being a warrior/poet/artist/pugilist.–Lee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Korean rapper, entertainer, and man behind Knocksteady, Dumbfoundead joins MC Nocando & Jeff Weiss to talk about coming up through the battle rap scene, how Project Blowed taught him to not be shy while on the mic, finding out that he has a huge Nepalese fanbase, being compared to white rappers, and never straying away from his Asian roots. Plus, the guys go through some of the most amazing/ridiculous things Kanye West said in his recent New York Times interview. Be sure to get a copy of Jeff’s new book “2pac vs. Biggie: An Illustrated History of Rap’s Greatest Battle,” check out Nocando’s mixtape “Tits ‘N Explosions” at http://hellfyreclub.bandcamp.com/, and fire shots of your own by calling us at (424) 216-6230!