Shots Fired Podcast

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49 Detroit (w/ Black Milk, Quelle Chris, Denmark Vessey) Oct 03, 2013

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Detroit MC/producer Black Milk & Motown’s Quelle Chris & Denmark Vessey join Jeff & Nocando to talk about Detroit music on this week’s Shots Fired! They discuss early Motown, Detroit techno, the Hip Hop Shop, and rappers from Esham to Danny Brown. Plus, they talk about Steve Albini’s “The Problem with Music." Be sure to get yourself a copy of Jeff’s book “2pac vs. Biggie: An Illustrated History of Rap’s Greatest Battle,” Nocando’s mixtape “Tits ‘N Explosions” at http://hellfyreclub.bandcamp.com, Black Milk's new album “No Poison In Paradise” at http://blackmilk.biz/, Quelle Chris’ latest album at http://quellechris.bandcamp.com, and keep firing shots of your own by calling us at (424) 216-6230!

Episode 48 -- The Ratchet World of Ty$ Sep 26, 2013

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LA rapper, singer, producer Ty Dolla $ign joins Jeff & Nocando to talk about his single “Paranoid,” being compared to Nate Dogg, working with Juicy J, his dad being in the all time great Funk band Lakeside, J Dilla being his favorite producer, and writing/producing “Toot It and Boot It.” Plus, Nocando responds to an Earwolf forum commenter, Jeff tells us about being stood up by Nicki Minaj, and we hear a shot from an overseas listener. Be sure to get yourself a copy of Jeff’s book “2pac vs. Biggie: An Illustrated History of Rap’s Greatest Battle,” Nocando’s mixtape “Tits ‘N Explosions” at http://hellfyreclub.bandcamp.com, Ty Dolla $ign’s latest mixtape “Beach House 2” at http://www.datpiff.com/Ty-Dolla-ign-Beach-House-2-mixtape.494390.html, and keep firing shots of your own by calling us at (424) 216-6230!

46 Guns and Monsters (w/ Pistol McFly, Snubnose Frankenstein) Sep 12, 2013

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Jeff & Nocando are joined by rappers Pistol McFly & Snubnose Frankenstein on this week’s episode of Shots Fired! They talk about RiFF RaFF’s LA Weekly cover story, Gucci Mane’s Twitter rant, Atlanta rappers, train life, 2 Chainz’s new album “ B.O.A.T.S II My Time,” Eminem’s latest Beastie Boys inspired video, and The Weeknd. Plus, we find out what is everyone’s most played iTunes track. Be sure to get yourself a copy of Jeff’s book “2pac vs. Biggie: An Illustrated History of Rap’s Greatest Battle,” Nocando’s mixtape “Tits ‘N Explosions” at http://hellfyreclub.bandcamp.com, Snubnose Frankenstein’s latest album at http://snubnosefrank.bandcamp.com, Pistol McFly’s latest album at http://mars2.bandcamp.com, and keep firing shots of your own by calling us at (424) 216-6230! Trap Lord in stores now!

45 Adopt A Puffin (w/ Nobody, Busdriver) Sep 05, 2013

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Jeff & Nocando welcome Low End Theory DJ/Producer Nobody and returning guest Busdriver on today’s episode of Shots Fired! They’ll talk about bear meat, adopting puffins, Lil Wayne’s new mixtape, Juicy J’s writing process, incidental rappers, street DVDs, and Lil B’s Bitch Mob. Be sure to get yourself a copy of Jeff’s book “2pac vs. Biggie: An Illustrated History of Rap’s Greatest Battle,” Nocando’s mixtape “Tits ‘N Explosions” at http://hellfyreclub.bandcamp.com, Nobody’s latest album “Vivid Green,” and keep firing shots of your own by calling us at (424) 216-6230! Look out for the Hellfyre Club compilation album “Dorner Vs. Tookie” in October!

44 White People Gone Wild (w/ Homeboy Sandman, Open Mike Eagle) Aug 29, 2013

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Jeff, Nocando, and Open Mike Eagle welcome Stones Throw rapper Homeboy Sandman on this week’s episode of Shots Fired! They discuss Kanye West’s “Kris” interview, Martin Luther King Jr. being compared to Macklemore, Miley Cyrus acting a fool, and various music based websites. Be sure to get yourself a copy of Jeff’s book “2pac vs. Biggie: An Illustrated History of Rap’s Greatest Battle,” Nocando’s mixtape “Tits ‘N Explosions” at http://hellfyreclub.bandcamp.com, Open Mike Eagle’s latest EP “Sir Rockabye” at http://openmikeeagle.bandcamp.com, Homeboy Sandman’s latest album “All That I Hold Dear” at http://www.stonesthrow.com/store, and keep firing shots of your own by calling us at (424) 216-6230!

43 The Return of BEeFF Aug 22, 2013

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BEeFF (Bertran, Evan and every fucking female) returns to talk about Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse, some of the many responses, and whether it will have a positive impact on Hip-Hop. They also discuss Earl Sweatshirt’s new album “Doris,” what makes a hit record, and A$AP Ferg. Plus, Jeff talks about speaking at a high school Career Day and Nocando tells us about his time on the Low End Theory Europe tour. Be sure to get yourself a copy of Jeff’s book “2pac vs. Biggie: An Illustrated History of Rap’s Greatest Battle,” check out Nocando’s mixtape “Tits ‘N Explosions” at http://hellfyreclub.bandcamp.com, and keep firing shots of your own by calling us at (424) 216-6230!

Good/Bad New Music Aug 15, 2013

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On this week’s episode of Shots Fired, Jeff & Nocando discuss good/bad new music from Yung Lean, Spark Master Tape, Forest Swords, Drake, and Breezy Lovejoy. Plus, Jeff tells us about his recent experience at a Phish concert, he has a mini ep of Analyze Phish with Nocando, and they both show some love to the late George Duke. Be sure to get yourself a copy of Jeff’s book “2pac vs. Biggie: An Illustrated History of Rap’s Greatest Battle,” check out Nocando’s mixtape “Tits ‘N Explosions” at http://hellfyreclub.bandcamp.com, and keep firing shots of your own by calling us at (424) 216-6230!

41 Stones Throw: Peanut Butter Wolf Aug 08, 2013

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Head of Stones Throw Records and well known DJ/producer, Peanut Butter Wolf joins Jeff & Nocando to explain how he would describe Stones Throw to people on a plane, talk about discovering Madlib, the Stones Throw philosophy, living with Madlib & DOOM for a time, and how he ended up meeting J Dilla. Plus, Jeff & Nocando share their thoughts on social media, discuss the current state of Nocando’s weekly Sunday hip-hop party Daylight, and respond to some of your shots. Be sure to get yourself a copy of Jeff’s book “2pac vs. Biggie: An Illustrated History of Rap’s Greatest Battle,” check out Nocando’s mixtape “Tits ‘N Explosions” at http://hellfyreclub.bandcamp.com, and keep firing shots by calling us at (424) 216-6230!

Marci Beaucoup: Roc Marciano Aug 01, 2013

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Long Island bred rapper/producer Roc Marciano joins Jeff & Nocando to talk about growing up in Hempstead, when he started recording music, what he learned from working with Pete Rock, his collaborations with Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, and GZA, and producing his entire upcoming album “Marci Beaucoup.” Plus, they discuss the Death Row incident at the 1995 Source Awards and its aftermath. Be sure to get yourself a copy of Jeff’s book “2pac vs. Biggie: An Illustrated History of Rap’s Greatest Battle,” check out Nocando’s mixtape “Tits ‘N Explosions” at http://hellfyreclub.bandcamp.com, and keep firing shots by calling us at (424) 216-6230!

39 Unexpected Influences (w/ Zeroh, Milo) Jul 25, 2013

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LA based rapper Zeroh & Hellfyre Club rapper Milo join Jeff Weiss & MC Nocando to talk about their unexpected influences such as Ludacris, Nas, and B-Legit. They also talk about R. Kelly, Beats by Dre, skinny jeans, and art rap. Be sure to get yourself a copy of Jeff’s book “2pac vs. Biggie: An Illustrated History of Rap’s Greatest Battle,” Nocando’s mixtape “Tits ‘N Explosions” & Milo’s latest EP “Calvacade” at http://hellfyreclub.bandcamp.com, Zeroh’s latest EP “Bred” at http://horez.bandcamp.com/, and keep firing shots of your own by calling us at (424) 216-6230!

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