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#218 - ‘89 the Brainchild INTERVIEW
Today’s guest, New Jersey rapper, and co-host of radio show, Strangers LIVE, '89 the Brainchild, is as distinct an artist as they come - occupying a space in rap entirely of his own making.
In this episode, we dive into the long road 89 took in creating this new album, the lessons he learnt along the way, and how he developed his eclectic sound.
#217 - Fatboi Sharif & Child Actor breakdown 'Crayola Circles' - Album Alchemy
I’m truly blown away by Crayola Circles, and so I’m pumped that I was able to chat with both Fatboi Sharif and Child Actor about the recording process, Sharif’s introspective lyrical focus, Child Actor’s delicate masterpieces of production, and much more.
#216 - yaya bey INTERVIEW
In this episode, we discuss lessons yaya bey has learnt about the industry so far in her music career, the public perception of her art, and the making of 2025’s do it afraid, and her brand new album, Fidelity, dropping April 17... two albums serving as companions to one and other, that are surely some of the best R&B I’ve heard in recent memory.
#215 - GAWD INTERVIEW
In this episode, we discuss the unique world-building in GAWD’s art, his sense of humour and affinity for geese, his prolific output that has slowed in recent years, and some of his recent marquee releases in ONCE IN A PINK MOON as 65 Cent, and collaborating with the electric WiFiGawd on their latest collaborative album, Hot as Hell 3.
#214 - E L U C I D & Sebb Bash breakdown 'I Guess U Had to Be There' - Album Alchemy
E L U C I D and Sebb were born to make music together. And luckily for us, they finally delivered their new collaborative album, I Guess U Had to Be There on Backwoodz Studioz.
In this episode, we discuss what makes their creative chemistry special, Sebb Bash’s signature sound, and the mindset underpinning their joyful and triumphant new album, and much more.
#213 - Tony Bontana INTERVIEW
The music of today’s guest, Birmingham, England-native, Tony Bontana, can be described in many ways: But to me, the simplest way I can describe Tony is creative… in any and every sense of the word.
In today’s episode, we dig deeper into his creative ethos by discussing this “splayed” sound, the aggressively experimental 2025 collaborative record with psychedelic ensemble, The Beautiful Malaise, and his brand new opus, My Name, released on February 27th.
#211 - mary sue INTERVIEW
mary sue had a big 2025, first by dropping the stellar Porcelain Shield Paper Sword, and then finishing the year off with a collaborative EP with bloomcycle.
In this episode, we discuss the Singapore hip-hop scene, his unique sound, and the creative approach behind his two impressive records of 2025.
#210 - FearDorian INTERVIEW
Today’s guest is one of rap’s youngest rising stars. Atlanta-native FearDorian, has quickly established himself as a true innovator in the space of trap and cloud rap.
In this conversation, Dorian’s youthful exuberance and creative mind is on full display, as we dive into what inspired his fresh sound and sampling approach, the unique Atlanta music scene, working with POLO PERKS <3 <3 <3 and ayooLii on A Dog’s Chance, and how he and quinn created their impressive new album, Before You Press Play.
#209 - The 6th Annual Rap Music Plug Podcast Awards
In Episode 209, we are pleased to present the 6th Annual Rap Music Plug Podcast Awards!
#208 - Tomorrow Kings INTERVIEW
In today’s episode, I’m joined by half of Tomorrow Kings, SKECH185, IL. Subliminal and I.B. Fokuz, as we dive into the Tomorrow Kings sound and guiding vision, the creative process behind SALT, and the group’s lasting influence and legacy.
#207 - Armand Hammer breakdown 'Mercy' - Album Alchemy
In this episode, we discuss the lean, scaled-back creative approach to Mercy, the key themes that emerged, Al’s superpowers as a producer, and much more.
#206 - Mick Jenkins INTERVIEW
In this episode, we discuss how Mick Jenkins has evolved as an artist, the ways he and other fellow artists can seize their power and circumvent the fruitless industry structure, and the creative process behind the brilliantly dark new collaborative album with EMIL, A MURDER OF CROWS.
#205 - HUMAN ERROR CLUB INTERVIEW
In this conversation, I sought to understand what this improvisational process looks like, some of their creative touchstones, and working with Kenny Segal on their new album on Backwoodz Studioz, HUMAN ERROR CLUB AT KENNY’S HOUSE.
#204 - THERAVADA INTERVIEW
In this episode, we discuss the importance of hip-hop and New York on his upbringing, working with Earl on Live Laugh Love, the signature sound of THERAVADA, and the creative process behind his deeply personal new album, THE YEARS WE HAVE.
#203 - Teller Bank$, q no rap name, Philth Spector & Killer Kane break down 'DRUG$$$' - Album Alchemy
Teller Bank$, and producers Killer Kane, q no rap name, and Philth Spector joined the show to deep-dive into the jazz-like improvisational creative process for the album, the therapeutic effect it had on Teller Bank$ in soundtracking his own personal story of triumph through adversity, and the serendipitous nature of the entire creative journey.
#202 - Gabe 'Nandez & Preservation breakdown 'Sortilège' - Album Alchemy
With Gabe’s track record of sharp lyricism and a distinct voice, I knew that pairing him with a musical savant like Preservation would yield strong results (said producer has created masterpieces with yasiin bey, billy woods, Ka, Marci, and more). But even with that said, they completely blew me away, exceeding the lofty expectations I had for them on their new collaborative album, Sortilège.
In this episode, we dive into their personal relationship, their musical chemistry, the magic of the late great Ka, myth-making through rap, and the creative process behind their stellar new record.
#201 - Sunmundi & Sasco INTERVIEW
The young and talented New York-based duo joined the show to discuss how their relationship formed, their natural creative chemistry, and the artistic approach behind their incredible new collaborative album, Contacting
I was pleased to co-host this conversation with friend of the show, an accomplished journalist with pieces in Pitchfork, The Guardian, Bandcamp, and more.
So listen on to hear about how one of 2025’s essential records was created, and why you need to have Sunmundi and Sasco firmly on your listening radar from here on out.
#200 - $ilkMoney INTERVIEW
In this episode, we discuss recent comments $ilkMoney has made about Tyler, the Creator and André 3000 that have caught some attention, his free-form psychedelic approach to rap, and the inspiration behind his electric and deeply thoughtful new album.
#199 - DJ Haram INTERVIEW
DJ Haram has been responsible for some of the most cutting-edge music in recent years, as 1/2 of 700 Bliss with Moor Mother, lacing experimental rappers like E L U C I D and billy woods with wildly creative beats, and is now fully coming into the spotlight as a solo artist with her fantastic debut solo album on Hyperdub, titled Beside Myself.
This was a very fascinating and fun conversation that hopefully demystifies one of the most interesting figures in all of music.