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The Rap Music Plug Podcast

The Rap Music Plug Podcast is the remedy to the “I don’t have anything good to listen to” problem.

Through in-depth artist interviews, album reviews, and general rap commentary on the best that the underground rap scene has to offer, this is your one-stop shop to knowing what to add to your queue, play next, or pop into your record player.

Are you a rap music fan? And not just any fan… but a true rap music fan that wants to move past the surface level discussion, and get into the nitty-gritty of what makes rap music so great?

Are you someone who loves the feeling of discovering new music, but find it hard to navigate through the thousands upon thousands of new albums that get released every single day?

If any of this applies to you, this show is EXACTLY what you need.

My absolute PASSION is music.

So I gladly do the dirty work of virtual crate digging, searching for the next great rap album… so you don’t have to.

My name is Rohan. I am The Rap Music Plug, at your service.
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Latest Episodes:

#110 - Quelle Chris - DEATHFAME REVIEW Jun 15, 2022

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Video animation by: Big Flowers

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

Beginning of Episode (0:49).

Detroit’s Quelle Chris is currently on a run that has already cemented himself as one of the most important hip-hop artists of the past decade.

His oddball eccentricity, insightful perspective lyrically, and musical mastery has powered his music to amazing heights... delivering some of my favourite records in recent memory.

Quelle has been at the forefront of hip-hop’s creative renaissance for the better part of the last decade.

And at this point in his career, Quelle not only is aware of that… but is trying to come to terms with what that means to him, and what he has learnt along the way to what many would call success

Yet, as is made clear on DEATHFAME, success is a loaded word that has a lot of implications for Quelle that doesn’t always paint a clean rosy picture.

RMPP Preferred Cut: "Alive Ain't Always Living"

Stream/Buy DEATHFAME here: https://quellechris360.bandcamp.com/album/deathfame

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#109 - Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers REVIEW Jun 08, 2022

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Video animation by: Big Flowers

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

Beginning of Episode (0:49).

Who is Kendrick Lamar?

That is a serious question, because for as much as Kendrick has given us of him in his music... there has always been a certain protective barrier shielding us the audience, from this talented 34 year-old guy from Compton.

On Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, Kendrick leaves no stone unturned, putting an hour-long therapy session on wax, for the world to see and criticize as they please.

This is Kendrick at his most daring and human, which makes Big Steppers feel vastly different than anything else he's created thus far.

RMPP Preferred Cut: "Mother I Sober"

Stream Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1atjqOZTCdrjxjMyCPZc2g?si=aDWQE7aAQUWFBlWVcV-zkA

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Conversation Pieces - A hip-hop head’s perspective on Rosalìa and MOTOMAMI Jun 01, 2022

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Video animation by: Big Flowers

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

Beginning of Episode (1:04).

Here is the first edition of the Conversation Pieces series, which aims to shine a light on some inspired gems of creativity in hip-hop that I’ve encountered...

That being said, this one is another layer of different for me, since I'm covering MOTOMAMI by Spanish songstress Rosalìa, specifically from the standpoint of how hip-hop fueled her artistry and the compelling creativity of this new album.

If you want cool content like this, months earlier than when you're getting it now, become an RMPP patron today, and obtain access to many forms of exclusive content that you won't be able to get anywhere else.

Stream MOTOMAMI here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6jbtHi5R0jMXoliU2OS0lo?si=n5BHdJmrShm-Fu9l65W0Gg

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#108 - Vince Staples - RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART REVIEW May 25, 2022

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Video animation by: Big Flowers

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

Beginning of Episode (0:49).

Vince Staples is an MC with immense potential, who has never fully cashed in on his potential.

I prognosticated on how Vince could take the leap on my previous review of his self-titled album, however, Vince kept his head down and ended up making the most complete album of his career... RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART.

RMPP Preferred Cut: "WHEN SPARKS FLY"

Stream RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2G549zeda2XNICgLmU0pNW?si=t3o7NV4VSX6m38PmOl83PA

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#107 - AJ Suede INTERVIEW May 18, 2022

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Video animation by: Big Flowers

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

Beginning of Episode (0:49).

In Episode 107, we were joined by the esoteric, abstract, and incredibly smooth rapper from Seattle, AJ Suede. Suede has delivered two of my absolute favourite albums of this year, in his Televangel-produced collaborative album, Metatron’s Cube, and his collaborative album with Small Professor, Hundred Year Darkness.

AJ is a very thoughtful individual with a special kind of voice that both came through loud and clear in this conversation.

Suede gives us some insight into the hip-hop scene in Seattle (2:00).

Suede details the influences that have shaped his artistry (5:24).

Suede dives into his attraction to spirituality and philosophy (11:21).

Suede details how he approaches writing to a song (15:12).

Suede provides guidance on how artists can define a signature style for themselves (17:53).

Suede talks which comes more naturally, beat-making or rapping, and the differences between producing his own music and working with outside production (21:41).

Suede details how Metatron’s Cube is reminiscent of the classic loud rap sound, but with a boom-bap twist (28:56).

Suede expands on the idea of cube worship (38:22).

Suede explains how him and Small Professor approached the sound for Hundred Year Darkness (41:30).

Suede shouts out some other producers that he’d love to work with in the future, and upcoming projects to look out for (49:38).

Support AJ Suede's music here: https://ajsuede.com/

Follow AJ Suede on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/AJSUEDE?s=20&t=evuNswp7uNcfoqUmuK0aTg

Follow AJ Suede on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ajsuede/?hl=en

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Bonus - LOECC: Pusha T - It’s Almost Dry REVIEW May 11, 2022

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Video animation by: Big Flowers

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

Beginning of Episode (0:49).

The League of Extraordinary Content Creators (LOECC) is a conglomerate of some of the sharpest minds in hip-hop journalism (if I do say so myself), composed of the following members:

Gary Suarez - writer and podcaster for CABAGGES, with bylines in Rolling Stone and Vulture: https://linktr.ee/imgarysuarez
CineMasai - writer and podcaster with the Reel Notes podcast, with bylines in Pitchfork, Okayplayer, and DJBooth: https://linktr.ee/CineMasai
Dan-O - writer and podcaster for Freemusicempire: https://linktr.ee/Freemusicempire
SonRaw - writer/DJ/Producer, with bylines in FactMag and Passion of the Weiss: https://linktr.ee/sonraw
... and Me!

In the first installment from the LOECC, we discuss the highly-anticipated album from Virginia's Pusha T, It's Almost Dry.

It was an absolute honour to rub virtual shoulders with some hip-hop journalist heavyweights. This conversation was an absolute blast that is chock full of gems... don't miss this!!!

RMPP Preferred Cut: "I Pray for You"

Stream It's Almost Dry here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6o38CdD7CUlZDCFhjZYLDH?si=codyid1CRDWypy_z9BB6Jw

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#106 - billy woods - Aethiopes REVIEW May 04, 2022

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Video animation by: Big Flowers

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

Beginning of Episode (0:49).

The long-awaited RMPP review of billy woods' Aethiopes is finally upon us.

In the past few years, the stock of billy woods has risen exponentially. Many of us who are truly tapped in have been screaming from the rooftops that woods is one of the best to ever do it.

Now, with the release of his latest solo album, produced solely by Preservation, the world may finally be forced to reckon with the greatness of one of the best writers who ever lived.

RMPP Preferred Cut: "Remorseless"

Stream/Buy Aethiopes here: https://billywoods.bandcamp.com/album/aethiopes

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#105 - Duncecap INTERVIEW Apr 27, 2022

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Video animation by: Big Flowers

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

Beginning of Episode (0:49).

In Episode 105, New York's multi-talented rapper, producer, podcaster, videographer, Duncecap, joined us on the show. Dunce is known for his strong left-field take on hip-hop that has impressed for years, with no better addition to his catalog than the supremely dope Go Climb a Tree released on Backwoodz Studioz earlier this year.

Dunce is a good dude, and made for an interesting conversation!

Duncecap explains how he came up with his artist name of “Duncecap” (1:59).

Duncecap explains how he first got into hip-hop when he was younger (4:57).

Duncecap elaborates on what influenced him to love music with “freaky beats” (8:11).

Duncecap how he developed the confidence to present himself as such a different rapper than what’s typical (14:23).

Duncecap explains his affinity video games, his Duncecast podcast, and the connection he sees between video games and hip-hop (23:26).

Duncecap illustrates what drew him to the visual side of art creation (28:47).

Duncecap discusses the influence Backwoodz Studioz had on his latest album, Go Climb a Tree, and how it feels being part of the Backwoodz movement in hip-hop (34:24).

Duncecap explains the meaning of the Go Climb a Tree album title (39:23).

Duncecap illustrates why HAJINO was a great pairing with him on Go Climb a Tree (41:35).

Duncecap’s feelings towards the positive reception Go Climb a Tree has received (48:56).

Duncecap talks about his upcoming projects (50:46).

Support Duncecap's music here: https://duncecap.bandcamp.com/music

Support Duncecap's video work here: https://www.mikepetrow.com/

Follow Duncecap on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Duncecap_?s=20

Follow Duncecap on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/duncecap_/?hl=en

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#104 - Benny the Butcher - Tana Talk 4 REVIEW Apr 20, 2022

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Video animation by: Big Flowers

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

Beginning of Episode (0:49).

In Episode 104, we are discussing another recent marquee Griselda release, Benny’s long-anticipated Tana Talk 4.

With the help of long-time business associates in Daringer and The Alchemist, many thought TT4 would be a complete return to the grimy street roots of Benny's most celebrated works, in Tana Talk 3 and The Plugs I Met.

However, what we ended up getting on Tana Talk 4 was a bit of a blend of Benny's core street content, and his later-career wisdom of past albums like Burden of Proof.

RMPP Preferred Cut: "Billy Joe"

Stream Tana Talk 4 here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4FZ2ilW8I4HxVz0gWEYzX2

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#103 - Teddy Faley INTERVIEW Apr 13, 2022

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Video animation by: Big Flowers

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

Beginning of Episode (0:49).

In Episode 103, we welcome Baltimore's Teddy Faley to the show!

Teddy possesses a terrific ability to cover heavy topics with striking honesty, and twisted humour. His latest album Teddy Brown Brown is one of the best albums of 2022 so far.

This was a fun one, you definitely won't want to miss this!

Teddy details his first experiences with hip-hop growing up in Baltimore (2:36).

Teddy speaks on some of his musical influences, as it relates to production (5:31).

Teddy reflects on the root cause of affinity for nihilism and dark humour, and how that informs his music (11:54).

Teddy explains why he’s drawn to making this brand of hip-hop that is so confessional and honest, and highlights his key artistic influence (22:42).

Teddy explains how he removed the ‘safety net’ of abstraction and metaphor, and spoke more directly on Teddy Brown Brown (25:34).

Teddy details if there has ever been a song that was too raw or difficult to release (31:34).

Teddy discusses how the pandemic affected his music (37:11).

Teddy explains if there was ever a moment in his career where he truly realized he had a talent for rap (39:36).

Teddy details what relinquishing the beat-making duties for Teddy Brown Brown did for the final product (49:43).

Teddy deep-dives into his exceptionally creative and evocative song, “A Song About Cigarettes But It’s About My Dead Mom Too” (52:50).

Teddy details upcoming projects we should be looking out for, including his new album titled, The Banshee Connection (59:22).

Support Teddy Faley's music here: https://teddyfaley.bandcamp.com/music

Follow Teddy Faley on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/teddyfaley?s=20

Follow Teddy Faley on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/teddyfaley/

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