Episode sixty of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maine based MC 'Donald James.' Our talk consisted of moving to Maine when he was a youngin, the blog era, taking music seriously while in college, working with J-Wizdum, his recent singles, favorite snacks, and many other topics! Look for some new material from Donald James down the line and fight the power y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., Crow’s Nest Barbershop and High Roller ...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 60
Episode fifty nine of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features 207 based DJ/producer 'Mosart212.' We got to converse about growing up in NYC and being there on 9/11, DJing in Boston and getting advice from DJ 7L, his days as a Portland restaurant owner, his most recent album '212 Pill,' the radiant beauty of the Portland arts/food scenes, being there for the beginnings of re;sample, and too many other topics to count! Keep your eyes peeled for more online DJ sets from M...
Dec 04, 2020•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Episode fifty eight of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features the Maine legend, the man himself, lord of sativa and black coffee - DAVE GUTTER! Our conversation featured many a topics, including 90s hip hop favs, Rustic Overtones formations, touring with De La Soul and Run DMC, dirty e-mails from David Bowie, his upcoming ‘Dead in the Gutter’ album with Bensbeendead., his horror movie podcast, fake spam pranks, cannabis compounds and so, so much more! Look for the 'De...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Episode fifty seven of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maine-based producer 'Trele.' We discussed his brand new project 'HOWDY!,' memories of re;sample's past, Lex Luger, his alter-ego 'Cowboy Art Teacher,' Flask Lounge sets, the power of YouTube, and tons more! Go run 'HOWDY!' and look for another project from Trele in December! Fight the power y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., Crow’s Nest Barbershop and High Roller Lobster Co...
Nov 20, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Episode fifty six of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features 207 based R&B/hip hop artist 'ZAE Olson.' We talked about his latest project 'Opportunistic,' being a self-taught instrumentalist, picking blueberries, JR Specs, finding confidence to drop music, and much more! Go run ZAE's new project! Fight the power y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., High Roller Lobster Co. and Crow’s Nest Barbershop for sponsoring this podcast. #207Til...
Nov 13, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Episode fifty five of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maine based hip hop artist 'Pink Navel.’ Our tremendous discussion touched upon their new album ‘Giraffe Track,’ early YouTube memories, linking with the Ruby Yacht, adopting a pet, giant LEGO towers, Taco Bell inspired emo bands, their upcoming toy line, Paul Simon, and so, so much more! Make sure to also peep Pink Navel’s new website www.epicclub.dev too! Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cann...
Nov 06, 2020•2 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Episode fifty four of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features 207 based rapper ‘Demon Dog.’ We discussed his new project ‘Way Too Long,’ our favorite Big K.R.I.T. songs, growing up in Alabama, George Foisy, his writing process, and a whole lot more! Fight the power, y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., High Roller Lobster Co. and Crow’s Nest Barbershop for sponsoring this podcast. #207TilInfinity
Oct 30, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Episode fifty three of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features 207 producer and hip hop artist ‘Obese the Prophet.’ Topics of conversation include the glory days of 95.9 FM, his new album ‘The Beat Report Vol. 3,’ his slew of upcoming projects, the story behind his name, favorite food spots, bouncing back from setbacks, and more! Fight the power, y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., High Roller Lobster Co. and Crow’s Nest Barbershop for s...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Episode fifty two of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Portland, ME vocalist and artist ‘Bensbeendead.’ We talked about his fantastic brand new EP 'Gardening,’ touring with Spose, filming a music video in the Arizona desert, intersecting timelines, childhood holidays, Block the Wind origins, bagels, and a cornucopia of other topics! Fight the power, y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., High Roller Lobster Co. and Crow’s Nest Barbers...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Episode fifty one of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features 207 based hip hop artist ‘ILLMURRAY.’ We talked about his new album ‘OFF ROAD LAMBO,’ early ‘Monday of the Minds’ memories, bass fishing, the power of community, Bill Murray movies, Mill Creek, trailer park mischief, and lots of other topics! Fight the power, y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., High Roller Lobster Co. and Crow’s Nest Barbershop for sponsoring this podcast. #207...
Oct 09, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Episode FIFTY of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maine singer and artist ‘Brit Martin.’ Our tangents include department store jingles, Beyoncé tribute shows, podcast titles, insomnia-inspired creativity, tater tots scuffles, and a plethora of more topics! Fight the power, y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., High Roller Lobster Co. and Crow’s Nest Barbershop for sponsoring this podcast. #207TilInfinity
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Episode forty nine of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features decorated 207 producer ‘32french.’ We chatted about growing up in the Golden Age, b-boying, making beats on a Playstation, the Portland beat scene, Zootz, Mosart212, his tremendous culinary skills, and much more! Fight the power, y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., and High Roller for sponsoring this podcast. #207TilInfinity
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Episode forty eight of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features 207 hip hop veteran 'Andre Hicks.' We chopped it up about growing up in North Jersey, Portland hip hop of the 80s and 90s, coming up with Sole, recording with John Zebley, his latest album 'Wait a Minute,' getting back in the booth, and a slew of other topics! Fight the power, y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., and High Roller for sponsoring this podcast. #207TilInfinity...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 48
Episode forty seven of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features the world traveling duo of music and service, 'New Fame.' We chatted about surviving earthquakes in Nepal, their ongoing anti-human trafficking work, finding success on the Maine music scene, favorite cannabis strains, living in a mansion in Saigon, and a wholleee lot more! Hit their socials to stay up on their adventures, make sure to hit their show at The Thirsty Pig in Portland on 9/19, and stay tuned fo...
Sep 11, 2020•2 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Episode forty six of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features 207 hip hop veteran Dynamo-P! Our conversation touched upon 202 samplers, Rap Night memories, how to take down Godzilla, the talent of God.Damn.Chan, his steady 2020 output, and much more! Hit Dynamo's Bandcamp to cop his music, stream and follow his music and socials, and stay tuned for his upcoming project with Kid Calvin. Fight the power, y'all. Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co., ...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Episode forty five of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Freddy Stone, a New Jersey hip hop artist and friend to the Maine hip hop scene. We got to talk about his early days making music in middle school, legendary Soulfolks Beat Invitationals, grand memories of re;sample, tons of Sopranos spoiler alerts (you've been warned!), and a whole lot more. Make sure to also hit Freddy's Bandcamp and cop his music! Shoutout Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore, Beach Boys Cannabis Co...
Aug 22, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Episode forty four of of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Black Owned Maine, as well as 207-based hip hop artist Genius Black. In our discussions we talked about the origins of BOM, their explosive start, and all the current projects they have going on. Genius Black’s solo discussion featured everything from Texas hip hop, to bus trips up the East Coast, to deep space nebula talk. Please follow both BOM and Genius Black on IG for future updates, and make sure yo...
Aug 08, 2020•2 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Episode forty three of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features the return of 207 producer ‘Won Pound.’ In our chat we talked about his brand new project 'Soil Works,' his Block the Wind team, the brilliance that is re;sample, sandwhich beefs, his forthcoming project 'Timing Contrast,' banned cereals and tons more! Make sure to spin that new album and stay tuned for more from Won soon! #207TilInfinity
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Episode forty two of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features hip hop artist ‘Unique Unknown.’ We talked about the tough parts about moving to Maine, playing drums, controlling anxiety via art, acting, Monday of the Minds, WMPG Hip Hop and a whole lot more! Make sure to peep the man's Bandcamp for his latest music and stay tuned for his upcoming collab project with DJ Matt Perry. Shoutout the sponsors FOF, YT and HR! If you know you know! Shoutout you as well! Shoutout ...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Episode forty one of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features hip hop artist ‘Kivvy.’ We chatted about growing up in Rochester, the therapeutic power of rap, his latest project ’89,’ hidden talents of Portland, flooded apartments, and a lot more! Peep that ’89’ project while you’re at it and stay tuned for more music! Love to you for listening. #207TilInfinity
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Episode forty of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maine hip hop artist ‘Don Ron.’ Our talk focused on mafia movies, his 2020 track ‘Pain,’ Boston vs. Portland comparisons, his father’s hip hop journalism career, Randy Moss, curry, and a plethora of other topics! Make sure to peep his latest project ‘Don Ron Summer’ and love goes to the sponsors as well. #207TilInfinity
Jul 10, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Episode thirty eight of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features Maine visual artist ‘Joshua James Hand.’ Our verbal exchange touched upon his new production company ‘Birdtheory,’ Portland venues of the past, the brilliance of the film ’The Wiz,’ touring with Spose, Slipknot cuts, Martin Scorcese films, plus many more topics! Peep www.joshuajameshand.com and birdtheory.xyz for more info! Shoutout Yardie Ting, High Roller Lobster Co. and Fire on Fore! #207TilInfinit...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Episode thirty seven of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features the hip hop memorabilia brand 'Rap Supply Co.' and their recent offshoot organization 'Blk Mrkt Project.' In our discussion we talked about the origins of each brand, rappers reactions to their art, Greek Food, Maine weather, the dire importance of community support, and tons, tons more! Go hit their Instagram pages at @blkmrktproject and @rapsupplyco as well! Big ups to Fire on Fore, Yardie Ting and High ...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Episode thirty six of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features rising 207 MC ‘LAZ.’ We talked about his mother introducing him to elite hip hop, the transforming power of modern technology, early rap writtens, Master P, Riley Lamarre, soda addictions, and a whole lot more! Go run LAZ’s latest project ‘Torrey Hill’ too! Love to Fire on Fore, High Roller Lobster Co., and Yardie Ting for sponsoring this podcast. #207TilInfinity
Jun 12, 2020•2 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Episode thirty four of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features the gifted Maine producer/vocalist 'George Foisy.' In our talk we covered his time living in Philly, finding confidence as an artist, his secluded studio, working with other 207 musicians, his new music with Shane Reis, and a whole lot more! Make sure to also stay until the end of the podcast to hear a brand new track from George Foisy and Shane Reis! Shoutout the sponsors Fire on Fore, High Roller Lobster ...
May 29, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 34
Episode thirty two of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This episode features the immensely talented and silly producer/vocalist ‘Bright Boy!’ We discussed his Boston adolescence, moving to Portland, his group ‘Altered Gee,’ re;sample, stories of past Portland, and a whole lot more! Shoutout the sponsors Yardie Ting, Fire on Fore and High Roller Lobster Co. Mad luv 2 you as well! Stay active, stay safe, stay beautiful...#207TilInfinity
May 22, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Episode thirty one of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ On this episode, we were blessed to talk with the young Maine phenom and producer ‘Riley Lamarre.’ We discussed his collective ‘No Clue,’ his youth in the 207, his latest mixtapes, the networking power of social media, Won Pound's greatness, and a lot more! Shoutout Fire on Fore, High Roller Lobster Co., Yardie Ting and of course, you! Don’t sleep on the heat… #207TilInfinity
May 19, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Episode twenty eight of RhymeBeat’s in-house podcast ‘Benny’s Crib.’ This week features Maine legend ‘Cam Groves’ calling into the crib! We chatted about Wells High School memories, his come up in the 207 rap scene, touring the country with Spose, his massive kick collection, 90s basketball, his future podcast aspirations, and more! Big love to the sponsors Fire on Fore, High Roller Lobster Co., and Yardie Ting as well. Stay beautiful and safe y’all! Thank you for listening. #207TilInfinity...
May 08, 2020•2 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Episode twenty two of RhymeBeat's in-house podcast 'Benny's Crib.' This episode features 207 rapper 'Jimmy the Human.' In our conversation we touched upon the genius of the current Maine scene, favorite horror movies, his busy 2019, Star Wars Battlefront II, building a fanbase and much, much more. Stay tuned for more music from Jimmy the Human, and stay sane during this isolation we going through. We're all in this mess together, knowing that makes me feel better. Peace! #207TilInfinity...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 22
Episode twenty one of RhymeBeat's in-house podcast 'Benny's Crib.' This episode features Maine hip hop legend 'Mike Be. In our sit-down we talked about the art of sampling, his massive vinyl collection, DJing on college radio, his skateboarding cat and tons more. Keeps spinning Mike Be's back catalog, especially his latest project 'The Art of Listening' and stay tuned for more lives shows and music in the future. Thanks again for listening y'all! #207TilInfinity
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 21
