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Episode 128- Miles In Life with guests Blu & Exile Jul 23, 2020

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This week the fellas are joined at the virtual table by DJ/Producer Weezmatic in the first segment where they discuss the mixtape hustle and how to best support artists during the pandemic. Weezy has a new remix project out called (Re)Visions, look for it on Bandcamp. After that we are joined by MC Blu and Producer Exile who have a great new album out called Miles. This jazz-themed odyssey is really resonating with audiences right now. Blu & Exile are one of hip-hop's most prominent duos and their chemistry is evident not only on the album but in conversation. Warning, the audio in the interview portion is a little rough, but we felt the content was significant to deliver to you all. Interstitial beats this week are by Squires and we thank him for the submission.

This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Episode 127- To Live and Die with guests The Questions, Felicia Viator, AWOL ONE Jul 16, 2020

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This week we have built an episode around the city of Los Angeles. First up the fellas tell some stories of memorable visits to LA. Then we have an interview with Sean Kantrowitz and DJ Steve 1der of LA-based trivia game The Questions Hip Hop. The Questions began as a live event that has now morphed into a popular live stream that combines interviews with an interactive trivia game. They have had an illustrious guest list on the live stream thus far (including us!) and are making serious moves to grow their brand. Next up we have an interview with author Felicia Viator. Felicia is a former DJ (bay areans may remember her exploits as DJ Neta) who is now a history professor at San Francisco State University. She wrote a book called To Live and Defy In LA: How Gangsta Rap Changed America and she joins us to discuss the text and how the current protests against police brutality have roots in the 1992 LA uprising. In an unprecedented move we have a third interview for you. MC AWOL ONE, who possesses one of hip-hop's iconic voices, joins us to talk about Project Blowed, The Shapeshifters, wordless raps, and his upcoming project with Pigeon John.

Episode 126- The Odd Squad with guest The Koreatown Oddity Jul 09, 2020

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Great episode this week, the fellas discuss the impacts of shelter-in-place on their relationships to food, talk a bit about newly released music, and just generally catch up. Next up is an interview with The Koreatown Oddity. His new album Little Dominiques Nosebleed is a masterful self-produced concept album about his life to this point. It's unique, richly detailed, and must be heard to be believed. TKO is really engaging and funny in our brief interview, check it out.

Beats for this week's show were provided by Small Professor, show him some love on social media or better yet buy something on Bandcamp. DBRP is a member of the Pantheon Podcast network.

Episode 125- Apollo's Creed with guest Apollo Brown Jul 02, 2020

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This week the guys review of Bloo & Spanish Ran's MF Bloo album on the yah/meh/nah scale and then interview producer Apollo Brown. Apollo is a prolific and gifted producer, an engaging interviewee, and most importantly, a person of integrity. The main thing that came across in this interview was that he knows who he is, how he wants to work, and has used those principles to build an impressive careers. He shares stories of working with Skyzoo, Ghostface, Che Noir, and basically every single MC from his hometown of Detroit.

Episode 124- Rock Co.Kane Show with guest Jake One Jun 25, 2020

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This week the fellas are joined by music journalist Gary Suarez for a wide-ranging conversation in the first segment. They talk about the recent J. Cole and Noname tracks, music journalism, and Gary's hip-hop newsletter Cabbages, which you should subscribe to: https://cabbages.substack.com/

Next up is an interview with Seattle-based producer Jake One. The incredibly prolific producer has made beats for everyone from Gift of Gab to Rick Ross and many more in between. Easygoing and incredibly talented, Jake discusses record collecting, collaborations, and tells stories about some of the interesting figures he's crossed paths with on his musical journey.

Episode 123.5- A Conversation with The Dereliks Jun 22, 2020

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Special Monday mini-episode! DBRP host Demone Carter takes the reigns today for an interview with Hen Boogie and Iz of The Dereliks. They have a new song out called Better Place (I'll Fly Away) that you can hear at the end of the episode.

Epsode 123- Tidal Shifts with guests Armand Hammer Jun 18, 2020

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This week we have a rangy interview with billy woods and Elucid, the members of group Armand Hammer, whose new record Shrines is among the year's best. They provide insight into the album's origins, artwork, and their trusted circle of collaborators among many other topics.

In the second segment the fellas discuss the best rap records of the year so far, a check-in on the state of the art as we reach the halfway point of this chaotic but increasingly inspiring year.

Beats for this week's show were submitted by Controller 7 and we thank him for the contributions. Our theme song is composed by DJ Albert Jenkins.

Episode 122 with Guests Nappy Nina and Che Noir Jun 11, 2020

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This week we have two special guest interviews. First up we speak with Nappy Nina, an MC with Oakland roots currently located in Brooklyn, about her life and her excellent new record 30 Bag. Then the fellas do a quick over/under segment on the careers of CL Smooth, Domino from Hiero, and Gucci Mane. Next up is an interview with one of upstate New York's finest, Che Noir. The Buffalo-based MC has worked with past DBRP guest and the Griselda crew, and has an upcoming record produced by Apollo Brown that we are really excited to hear. DBRP is a member of the Pantheon Podcast network.

Episode 121- Uprising Jun 04, 2020

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This week Dave, Demone and Nate have a conversation about the state of the world at this crucial and potentially overwhelming moment. Between the pandemic, the global protests, and the police reform movement, there is a lot to consider. The fellas share their perspectives on issues local and national, as these events were unfolding in real time. Please note that this episode was recorded Monday June 1st and a lot has changed since then. They also talk about recent rap releases for a bit in the second segment.

Episode 120- Penultimate Fighting with guest Tajai May 29, 2020

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This week the guys welcome special guest Tajai from Souls of Mischief to the show! We are all huge fans of his work and look up to him as an entrepreneur, MC, and just general extremely smart person. In the second segment we take a closer look at Souls' 1998 album Focus, their first independently-distributed work. The beats for this week's show were submitted by Deuce Ellis and Camoflauge Monk from their new project Camo Ellis, which we highly recommend listening to. DBRP is a member of the Pantheon Podcasts network.

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