Stay ConnectedThe Crush A Lot Podcast is hosted by Cheese & Kaleena! Cheese & Sir Loveday both native Brooklynites, while the bodyguard Kaleena reps Miami dissect Hip Hop Culture through their personal experiences. These lovers of Hip Hop go through past, current, and potential future work of artists that have complimented, insulted, and straight out transformed the culture for better or worse. WARNING: You might get insulted, and that’s okay.
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Recently release project The Crux, is a showcase for merging superstar Producer Reallyhiiim. Executive Produced by Puzzle (The Diggers), The Crux features underground heavyweights (Planet Asia, Willie the Kid, Al.Divino & Estee Nack). Dark & eerie, The Crux is a solid project worth your time. ReallyHiiim & Puzzle talk shop with us (Cheese & Kaleena)on this week's episode. We talk all things The Cruz, Production Origin and more. Tap in! Subscribe, share, like and all that good stuff... The Crux: https://reallyhiiim.bandcamp.com/releases
The resurgence of the Underground Hip Hop scene has given hardcore fans music to be excited about. The new wave of Underground Hip Hop Emcees & Producers have been paving the way for a new "Golden Renaissance". In this new Age of Hip Hop, Graphic Artists & Illustrators have also been making a big impact. At the forefront is Cxppington. CEP has his fingerprints all over this current wave. With stellar visuals that not only complements any record he is creating for but also drives new listeners to each project. His talents are in full display on projects by (but not limited to) Westside Gunn, Benny the Butcher, Skyzoo, Fred the Godson Crimeapple, Eto, Flee Lord, Elcamino, Daniel Son, Futurewave and Asun Eastwood. In this episode we connect with CEP right before the holidays to highlight his stellar 2020, his origin story and creative process. Tap in Thank You to V Don, CEP & Eudis
Boston Emcee Kadeem is one to watch. His dense wordplay and nimble flow commands multiple listens. His projects "World Sport & Passing Exchange are a testament to his skill set. On this episode, Kadeem joins us to talk all things "Passing Exchange",The Boston Hip Hip Scene and his early emcee names. Support, Share. like and all that good stuff... BUY: https://itskadeem.bandcamp.com/ WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPgC3_LT3HU
Midnight Sons is a passion project.The team of Zilla Rocca & Chong Wizard delivered a stellar project founded on their shared love for the Moon Knight character. Midnight Sons is packed with dense wordplay from Zilla Rocca & fantastic production from Chong Wizard. On this Episode both Zilla & Chong join us to talk all things Midnight Sons, the creation process & much more. Album on 10/30! Don't miss this one! Support, Share, like and all that good stuff... BUY: https://chongwizard.bandcamp.com/
Nihilist Millennial by Cargo Cults (Alaska & Zilla Rocca)is a project of many dense layers. The term "Cargo Cult" is a millenarian belief system in which adherents practice rituals which they believe will cause a more technologically advanced society to deliver goods. That is the spirit behind Nihilist Millennial.- via Bandcamp On this Episode we link up with Alaska to break down all this Cargo Cults & Nihilist Millennial. Working with Zilla Rocca and the creation process. A fun listen-Don't miss this one. Support,share, like and all that good stuff... BUY: https://wreckingcrew.bandcamp.com/album/nihilist-millennial
GUESTROOM is a beat tape worth your time & money.Producer Saint James creates beats layered with dense textures, soul blending grooves mixed with some captivating psychedelic sounds. GUESTROOM is a stellar display of craftsmanship, that should be on everyone's library. On this episode, Saint James talks about the current NYC Hip-Hop scene, his production style, Covid 19 impact on his career and all things GUESTROOM. Let someone know and tap in. Subscribe, Share and all that good stuff... BUY GUESTROOM: https://saintjamesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/guestroom BUY Nack vs Nace Single: https://crushalotpodcast.bandcamp.com/track/nack-vs-nace-produced-by-flu-single
Producing Emceeing Mixing Mastering Engineering Serious Soundz's D Polo does it all. The backbone of the Serious Soundz collective (V Don), D Polo has had his hands on many modern day Hip Hip classic. On this episode D Polo jumps on the cast to talk all things "City of Reign" his project project with Seattle Emcee Outlaw, his partnership with V Don, Serious Soundz and much more. Tap in! BUY/STREAM: https://music.apple.com/us/album/city-of-reign-ep/1528368861 Nack vs Nace Single: https://crushalotpodcast.bandcamp.com/track/nack-vs-nace-produced-by-flu-single
Kaleena Returns! In this episode we link up with the mysterious Emcee "The Hidden Character". From NYC to Boston, support from Estee Nack & Al.Divino & the Mysterious Mini-Mansion we cover it all. We also break down his joint project 'The Hidden Character" with Super Producer Vinyl Villain. Don't miss this one!! Share, Subscribe and all that good stuff... Buy: https://thehiddencharacter.bandcamp.com/album/thehiddencharacter Next Episodes: Jamil Honestly, D Polo & Ruste Juxx Nack vs Nace: https://crushalotpodcast.bandcamp.com/track/nack-vs-nace-produced-by-flu-single
Life is a struggle sometimes. Within that struggle, beauty can manifest. Brooklyn, NYC encompasses this idea. The struggles seen in neighborhoods like Bedstey, Clinton Hill, Fort Green and others are a testament to a Beautiful Struggle. K.Burns & Producer Ecto-84 latest release "Beautiful Struggle" is a journey through this process. A soulful yet dusty mixing of boombap, motown & sincerity. A project worth your ears. K.Burns & Ecto-84 both joins us on this episode to talk all things "Beautiful Struggle". Tap in and learn about their process in creating "Beautiful Struggle" and more. Subscribe, share and all that good stuff... Beautiful Struggle: https://kburns.bandcamp.com/album/beautiful-struggle-lp Nack vs Nace; https://crushalotpodcast.bandcamp.com/track/nack-vs-nace-produced-by-flu-single Up Next: Ruste Juxx
MidaZ the Beast is a lyrical wordsmith. The gifted Emcee has been fine tuning his craft for years. His "Loops" & "Loops Two" projects are earlier indicators of his growing lyricism and his ears for lush production. His recent project " Where the Sidewalk Ends" is a testament to his penmanship. Savvy wordplay, insightful bars and intricate storytelling anchors this magnum opus of a project. Produced by Delle, "...Sidewalk" is an experience worth taking and celebrating. MidaZ joins us on this episode to talk all things "Where the Sidewalk Ends". Orlando, you have a great Emcee to champion. Subscribe, Share and all the good stuff... BUY: https://midazthebeast.bandcamp.com/
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