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Episode 214- Grown Man Rap with guest Wildchild Apr 07, 2022

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Hard to believe but the year is a quarter over, so we spend the intro discussing our favorite records of the first three months of 2022. After that we have a good interview with Wildchild, a veteran MC who burst onto the indie scene with Lootpack in the 90's and has been putting out music ever since. His new record Omowale is an excellent example of grown man rap, still dope but dealing with mature subject matter and in some cases dealing with family issues directly. Beats this week were submitted by Sherman and we appreciate the contribution. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

Episode 213- Honorable But Not Economical with guest Easy A.D. of the Cold Crush Brothers Mar 31, 2022

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This week we have some Academy Award chatter and then we are talking about the true old school period of hip-hop's history. Sometimes called the park jam era, the period when hip-hop was primarily a practice of urban youth and not a recorded music is an under-discussed and deeply important time in history. Our guest this week, Easy A.D. of the legendary Cold Crush Brothers was a major part of a pioneering group that excelled in this time period and continues to influence music today. We speak with him about the film Wild Style, the amount of rehearsal it took to develop routines that have stood the test if time, his musical tastes, and much much more. Beats this week are by DJ Day from his recently-released album Life After You. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network, an independent voice for hip-hop storytelling owned and operated by the artists themselves.

Episode 212- Pure Scientific Intelligence with guest J Scienide Mar 24, 2022

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This week we wade into the fast food fish sandwich diss track discourse, also known as the Filet O' Fishscale controversy. After that we have a great chat with Washington D.C.-based rapper/producer J Scienide. We talk about his career, his collaborations with Kev Brown, his label deal with Fat Beats and then conclude the interview by playing his track Bomb Scare off of the recently-released album Kaput! J is a laid back guy, a huge hip-hop head, and a talent to watch out for. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network where hip-hop culture is explained in an edutaining way.

Episode 211- Pure Smut with guests Steel Tipped Dove and Bill Adler Mar 17, 2022

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Spring has sprung which means it's allergy season but also baseball season, so we are playing two today. First up we have a good chat with Brooklyn-based producer Steel Tipped Dove. It sounds like hyperbole, but it is a fact that some of the best modern rap music in the world was recorded in his home studio. He also released an album, Call Me When You're Outside, late last year featuring some of our favorite MCs. Our second interview this week is with the legendary publicist, author, and one of hip-hop's first professional explainers, Bill Adler. Bill worked at Def Jam during the dawn of hip-hop's international expansion. He worked with Run-DMC and LL Cool J among many other foundational artists, and has had a long and interesting career in the art world as well. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio network, the only podcast network with two essential hip-hop podcasts according to a recent Uproxx article!

Episode 210- Sage Wisdom with guest Sage Francis Mar 10, 2022

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Like many fans of independent music, we were taken aback this week at the news of Bandcamp's sale to a larger company. We spend some time this week discussing potential ripple effects for the hip-hop community. After that we have an interview with Sage Francis, an icon of independent hip-hop, seasoned battle rapper, recording artist, activist, and owner of Strange Famous records. Dave and Demone talk with him about his extensive career, his family life, and his perspective as a veteran in the game. DBRP is brought to you by Stony Island Audio.

Episode 209- Who Got Jokes with guest Illingsworth Mar 03, 2022

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Our guest this week, Illingsworth is a unique character in the underground hip-hop universe. The Detroit-based rapper, producer, and all-around artist brings a personal sound and sense of humor to all of his work. He's here to promote There In Spirit, a collaborative EP where the great MC Homeboy Sandman raps over Illingsworth's beats. In the intro segment, the fellas discuss the unexpected, recently-released Quelle Chris track In The End and what it means for the state of the world. DBRP is a proud part of Stony Island Audio, a podcast by and for hip-hop true believers.

Episode 208- Kurious Interview Feb 24, 2022

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This week we are joined by Kurious, an MC who has been active from the golden age all the way up to the present moment and shows no signs of slowing down. We discuss his entire career, from debut album A Constipated Monkey all the way up to his most recent release Koncrete Jungle with producer Ro Data released on Chong Wizard Records. The fellas also talk about hip-hop memorabilia. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

Episode 207- Loose featuring guest Juice Feb 17, 2022

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This week we are joined by one of the greatest freestyle rappers to ever walk the planet, the legendary MC Juice. His life and career have had the fair share of ups and downs but the one thing no one can dispute is that Juice is one of the most gifted extemporaneous rhymers in the history of hip-hop. In this in-depth interview we cover some of his greatest battles, his recorded music, the psychological toll of constantly being tested, and look to the future, as Juice has some exciting projects on the horizon. The fellas also break down the recent rap star-studded halftime show and contemplate what it means for our generation of fans. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

Episode 206- Bru-Tang Clan with guest Fat Ray Feb 10, 2022

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This week we have a great conversation with rapper Fat Ray of the almighty Bruiser Brigade. We are fans of Ray's album Santa Barbara and his streetwise, verbose approach to rapping. Bruiser Brigade had a breakout year last year, with each member releasing memorable solo albums as well as their excellent crew album TV62. Fat Ray talks to us about Detroit, the legacy of J Dilla, his chemistry with the Brigade's secret weapon, producer Raphy, and much more. The fellas also take listener questions sourced from our patreon subscribers. Beats this week were submitted by HomageCVG and we appreciate the contribution. DBRP is brought to you by the Stony Island Audio network.

Episode 205- What Time Is It? with guest Dan Charnas Feb 03, 2022

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It's Dilla Time, folks. We are joined this week by acclaimed author Dan Charnas to talk about his excellent, deeply researched new book on the life and musical innovations of the great producer J Dilla. Dan is a longtime chronicler of hip-hop culture, an educator, as well as a former label executive so he is uniquely positioned to tell the story of the heartbreakingly brief but undeniably influential life of James Dewitt Yancey. Dilla Time weaves musicological explanations of J Dilla's innovative way with rhythm among the facts of his life in a way that feels fresh, important, and eminently readable. Dan was kind enough to speak to us about how he pieced the book together, among other topics. Of course the fellas also talk about Jay Dee's music, including listener feedback on which track best summarizes his brilliance. DBRP is brought to you by Stony Island Audio, home of flagship program What Had Happened Was hosted by Open Mike Eagle, which returns next week, don't miss it!

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