Dad Bod Rap Pod

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Episode 234-Big Ass Rhyme Books with guest CMG of Conscious Daughters Aug 25, 2022

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After recording 200+ episodes of the Dad Bod Rap Pod we can say with confidence that women are the best interviewees. Our conversation with CMG of Conscious Daughters is definitive proof. CMG was witty, engaging, and gave us great insights into the Bay Area rap scene of the mid-nineties which birthed Conscious Daughters. After a chance meeting with Paris which led to a record deal with his Guerrilla Funk imprint, Conscious Daughters created an all-time Bay Area classic joint (Something To Ride To) and garnered respect from the biggest names in rap music. CMG talks about the genius of her late rhyme partner Special One, how they honed their craft, and earned respect in a male dominated rap world. She also shares her thoughts on the notable female rappers of today.

Host Demone Carter, David Ma, and Nate LeBlanc also talk about the new Black Thought and Dangermouse collab album Cheat Codes. Is this the definitive Black Though solo project? Are the vocals mixed too low? The guys break it all down in this episode.

The Dad Bod Rap Pod is another dope podcast on the Stony Island Audio Network. Shout out to our benevolent benefactor Open Mike Eagle.

Episode 233- What's Missing with guests Wrecking Crew and Brian Ennals & Infinity Knives Aug 18, 2022

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We are blessed to be joined this week by some old and new friends of the program that are making vital rap music right now. First up we have a group interview with Wrecking Crew, a conglomerate that consists of producer Small Professor and MCs Zilla Rocca, Curly Castro and Prem Rock. They are all return guests on DBRP and are here to tell us a bit more about their recent album Sedale Threat. Make sure to tap in with the Wrecking Crew and all of their affiliated projects including their podcast Call Out Culture. We consider Call Out Culture to be kind of like a sister program, we are all thinking and talking about similar music, and in fact that is where we became aware of our next guests, the incendiary duo Brian Ennals & Infinity Knives. The Baltimore-based Ennals is one of the most incisive dissectors of the issues facing America today and he relays his angry yet well written lyrics over production from the classically trained composer Infinity Knives. The result is a new sound, a refreshing take on issue-oriented underground hip-hop that makes us think of groups like The Coup. but stands on its own as a new thing entirely. Dad Bod Rap Pod is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio network.

Episode 232-Diamond Is Forever with guest Diamond D Aug 11, 2022

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From his work with Ultimate Force in the late 80s to his production on the new Open Mike Eagle single 'I’ll Fight You' Diamond D has had an unparalleled run as producer/emcee. The one time Best Kept Secret was gracious enough to join hosts Nate Le Blanc and David Ma for a wide ranging conversation about his stellar career including the origin story of the mighty DITC. Stunts, Blunts, Hip Hop, Hatred, Passion, and Infidelity are all on the table in this interview.

Nate, Dave, and Demone also talk about the recent auction of Kool Herc collectables and their current non-rap listening. Dad Bod Rap Pod is part of the Stony Island Podcast network all praise due to the honorable Open Mike Eagle.

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Episode 231- Let's Make Stuff with guest Maker Aug 04, 2022

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Those who listen to the podcast regularly may notice that we have a deep affinity for all things Chicago hip hop. Last week we checked in with Chi-town's king of living Vic Spenser and this week we talk to Windy City producer Maker. If you have heard the theme song to the hit sitcom Abbott Elementary you have heard Makers work but he has been a fixture in the underground for a couple of decades now. He talked to us about getting this huge beat placement as well as his approach to creating immaculate remixes.

The three bad brothers that you know so well (Nate LeBlanc, Demone Carter, and David Ma) start off the episode by talking about the brilliant new record King Cobra from Baltimore-based producer/emcee duo Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals. Hip Hop and wine connoisseur David Ma also recaps his experience at the Blue Note Festival in Napa, CA.

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Transitional beats for this episode were provided by Deep Search Collective

Episode 230- Got It Out The Mud with guests Vic Spencer & Small Professor Jul 28, 2022

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Dynamic duos have always held a special place in rap history. We needn't rattle off the iconic rapper/producer combos because we all know the potential alchemy that exist between rhyme spitter and the beat maker. On their newest collaboration Mudslide, Chicago rapper Vic Spencer and Philadelphia producer Small Professor come together and tap into that legacy of one rapper one producer magic.

We were fortunate to have both Vic and Small Pro on the show this week to talk about the new album, annoying rapper trends, and more. Hosts Nate LeBlanc, David Ma, and Demone Carter also eulogize the Choco Taco, praise the new Mykah 9 book My Kaleidoscope, and recap a recent live performance by Devin The Dude in San Jose.

Dad Bod Rap Pod is a proud member of the Stony Island Audio podcast network! Shout out to the big homie Open Mike Eagle.

Episode 229- Her Word is Bond with guest Psalm One Jul 21, 2022

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As rap music continues to mature as an art form more rappers are telling their stories on the page as opposed to just on the mic. We were fortunate to have Chicago-based rapper Psalm One join us this week to talk about her new book Her Word Is Bond (which is out now via Haymarket books). Part memoir, part music journalism, Her Word is Bond takes an unflinching look at underground hip hop culture through the eyes of a queer Black woman. Psalm talked to us about the process of making the book and how it impacted her mental health. She also shares some cool stories about her high school former classmate and current rapper/podcast impresario Open Mike Eagle.

Hosts Nate LeBlanc, David Ma, and Demone Carter also lament the break-up of the pioneering comedy duo Desus and Mero. As a special bonus, there are clips from the recent Dad Bod Rap Pod live event Slap Box included in this episode.

Dad Bod Rap Pod is a proud member of the Stony Island Audio podcast network!

Episode 228- Welcome To L.A. with guest J Rocc Jul 14, 2022

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A love letter to the city of Los Angeles?

A ode to the letter J?

J Rocc's new album "A Wonderful Letter" is both of these and more. Hosts Demone Carter and David Ma chop it up with the world famous Beat Junkie about his incredible career and his first new album in over a decade. J Rocc has been a fixture in the worlds of turntablism and beat making for some time. The Stones Throw stalwart talks about his relationships with the late great J Dilla and Madlib as well as nurturing future DJs at The Beat Junkie Institue of Sound.

Demone and Dave start off the episode by ruminating on LA rappers who have yet to receive their flowers. Despite being the spring board for the biggest acts in rap there are a great many LA rappers who remain somewhat unsung despite their creative output.

Episode 227- Supreme Clientele Celebration with guest Sasha Frere-Jones Jul 07, 2022

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WE MAAADE IT to 227 episodes, and while we have talked about Ghostface Killah's masterpiece Supreme Clientele at various times, we have not devoted a full episode to discussing what makes it such a vital and influential rap album. DBRP hosts Demone Carter, Nate LeBlanc and David Ma share favorite tracks and sequences on the album, and reflect on the massive impact of the styles that Ghostface debuted in the year 2000. We also have a special guest this week, music writer and musician Sasha Frere-Jones, who wrote about Ghostface and the Wu in various publications over the years, and shares some great stories and insight from his decades of fandom and access. Dad Bod Rap Pod is a proud part of the Stony island Audio podcast network that carries shows like Secret Skin by Open Mike Egle and The Questions Hi-Hop trivia, please tune in!

Episode 226- It's Working with guest E L U C I D Jun 30, 2022

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We are very excited to speak with returning guest E L U C I D, who recently dropped the challenging and excellent album I Told Bessie with a stellar cast of producers. We are huge fans of E L U C I D's work both solo and as part of the mighty Armand Hammer and we always want to interrogate his procedures and intentions as he crafts experimental (some might say psychedelic) underground rap music with intricate flows and incredible word choices and emotional resonance. In the opening segment we discuss the limits of abstract lyricism more generally, touching on the peaks and pitfalls of a more left field approach to rhyme writing. Beats this week were submitted by Ol' Gorilla Bones and The Dirty Sample and we appreciate the contribution. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network, where hip-hop lifers decipher the culture without the interference of vultures.

Episode 225- Microeconomics with guest L*Roneous Da Versifier Jun 23, 2022

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As Willard Smith once famously said, it's summertime. It was just the summer solstice, but more importantly, today I had a peach so juicy I had to eat it over the sink. How does a hip-hop head mark the changing of the seasons? In our case, we switch up the playlist. In the intro segment our hosts recommend some summery songs. Next up we have an interview with Bay Area underground rapper L*Roneous Da Versifier, who has been in the rap game for decades and remains a vital artist. Tune in to hear about the Bay Area's unique and inclusive hip-hop community, L*Ron's approach to writing, and much more. Beats this week were submitted by Deep Search Collective and we appreciate the contribution. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network, a strong team of hip-hop lifers and assorted creatives with a mission to inform and entertain you.

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