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Episode 167— Electric Connection with guest RJD2 Apr 29, 2021

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This week we have a great conversation with hip-hop producer RJD2. We discuss his influences, his musical journey and his time on influential underground hip-hop label Def Jux. RJ is an extremely nice guy, very easy to talk to, and was generous with his time, even taking a moment to talk about some of the analog synths in his studio. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

Episode 166- Nothing is Gonna Be Normal with guest Vast Aire Apr 22, 2021

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This week we have an amazing interview with Vast Aire, one half of the legendary underground hip-hop duo Cannibal Ox. The 20th anniversary of the Ox's epochal album The Cold Vein is fast approaching. We linked with Vast while he was in the recording studio mixing down new music and he shared insights on The Cold Vein, Def Jux, his rhyme partner the brilliant Vordul Mega, and a lot more. It's a good time, tap in and enjoy. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

Episode 165- Old Adult Edition with guests Jeff Chang and Davey D Apr 15, 2021

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We are joined this week by authors, historians and galactic level hip-hop heads Jeff Chang and Dave "Davey D" Cook to discuss their new book Can't Stop Won't Stop (Young Adult Edition): A Hip-Hop History. Nate, Dave and Demone are all huge fans of the original edition of Can't Stop Won't Stop, and consider it to be the best book about hip-hop ever written. Here we chop it up with Jeff and Davey D about the new edition, the state of the culture, and some of the figures covered in the book. We also read some listener tweets about whether or not rap fans have a responsibility to engage with the broader hip-hop culture beyond the music. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

Episode 164- Extra Chill with guests Nappy Nina and JWords Apr 08, 2021

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This week we're shining a light on the best rap records of the year so far. Each of our three co-hosts talk about their favorite few releases now that we're a quarter of the way through 2021. Next up we have an interview with DBRP returning guest MC Nappy Nina ans producer JWords. They just released a very good record called Double Down, and we get the down low on the creation of the project. Beats this week are from friend of the program Small Professor, check out his Bandcamp for more amazing selections. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

Episode 163- Respect The Producer with guest Buckwild Apr 01, 2021

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This week we have a great interview with legendary hip-hop producer Buckwild. From the 90's to the present, Buckwild has produced some of the greatest songs in hip-hop history with artists like O.C., Organized Konfusion, Notorious B.I.G., Kool G Rap, Nas, and many others. Buckwild is a laid back guy and not prone to self promotion, but consider this episode the beginning of a campaign to refer to him as a super-producer. In the third segment our hosts hold an extensive conversation on the merits of the new album Haram from rap group Armand Hammer and producer The Alchemist. We offer insights based on our first few listens to this album-of-the-year contender. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

Episode 162- Cloud Nine with guest Nine Mar 25, 2021

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This week we're chatting about new releases including Benny the Butcher's Plugs I Met 2. Then we have a lively conversation with Bronx-born MC Nine. Perhaps best known for his distinctive vocal tone and two albums on Profile in the 90's, Nine has had an extensive and influential career and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Beats this week were submitted by friend of the program LC Rivers. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

Episode 161- We're Buggin' with guests Fatboi Sharif and Roper Williams Mar 18, 2021

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This week we have some thoughts on the recent Grammy awards and then we spoke with one of contemporary rap's illest duos, Fatboi Sharif & Roper Williams. Sharif & Roper released a uniquely macabre record last year called Ghandi Loves Children. They tell us about their history together, their working process, and divulge a bit about their next few projects. The interstitial beats on this week's show are from friend of the program Son Raw, specifically his new beat tape Son Raw vs. The Psychotic Hippies, check that out on Bandcamp. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

Episode 160- Ten Craft Commandments with guest Marlon Craft Mar 11, 2021

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This week we have a lively examination of the recently-released Netflix documentary Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell. The Notorious B.I.G. is one of the all-time great rappers and we had fun talking about his music and legacy. Then we have an interview with NYC-based rapper Marlon Craft. We discuss his independent hustle, his relationship with his fans, and his former life as a basketball prodigy. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

Episode 159- Bright Stars with guest Daedelus Mar 04, 2021

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This week we have a great interview with composer, producer, beatmaker extraordinaire Daedelus. They share their experiences working with DOOM, Prefuse 73, Myka 9, and more colorful characters from the intersection of hip-hop and electronic music. They also describe a bit about their pandemic experience, teaching at the Berklee School of Music, and tell some stories about the legendary club night Low End Theory. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

Episode 158- Clearly Canadian with guests Cadence Weapon and Moka Only Feb 26, 2021

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This week we are discussing Canadian hip-hop with two underground MCs from our neighbor to the north. First up we have an interview with writer, poet, MC and overall creative Cadence Weapon. Cadence has a new single out now called Senna and a new album dropping soon. He discusses his approach to writing, his journalistic efforts, and we parse the so-called "hipster rap" era. Next up we have a conversation with the prolific MC/producer Moka Only. We've been fans of Moka's laid-back, everyman approach to hip-hop since the late 90's. He talks about how he got his start, working with DOOM, and how he keeps producing albums as a veteran in the game. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

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