This week we're very pleased to be joined by Compton's Most Wanted himself, MC Eiht. The legendary gangster rapper told us amazing stories form his long career, touches on his friendship with DJ Premier, and promotes his new album Lessons. In the third segment the guys touch on the recent Sotheby's hip-hop memorabilia auction and discuss new records. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.
This week's show is built around an interview with super-producer Dan The Automator. We have been longtime fans of his luxurious approach to beatmaking. Before the chat we delve into a few of his projects, with discussion on Deltron 3030, the Lovage instrumentals, and Handsome Boy Modeling School's debut collaboration with Prince Paul and a global cast of characters. Dan gives a lot of insight about his long and varied career, from producing and recording underground hip-hop to producing rock an...
Very special episode of Dad Bod Rap Pod this week, the first on our new home, Open Mike Eagle's Stony Island Audio which is part of the illustrious Starburns Industries umbrella. We're excited about this new chapter for the show and to celebrate we switched a few things up. We have new artwork by Arthur Banach, a new introduction by the legendary hip-hop announcer Don Newkirk, and we have a great interview with a major artist whose music has been the soundtrack of our lives. We were lucky to spe...
Welcome to the Dad Bod Rap Pod, where a writer, an MC and a record collector approach the world of hip-hop with respect for creators and an intellectual curiosity. This week our hosts discuss the new Nas album King's Disease in the first segment. Next up is an interview with author Marcus Moore who wrote The Butterfly Effect: Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America which will be released in October. Our third and final segment is an-depth career-spanning interview with producer and mult...
Great show this week, we are joined in the first segment by writer and host of the Serious Rap Shit Podcast, John Morrison. John is a music lover and an excellent writer and we had him on to share some of his recent news on projects we're excited about. After that we have one of the best interviews ever on the show, a deep talk with Detroit's Sterling Toles, producer of Manger on McNichols with Boldy James. Manger is a very unique album with an incredible backstory and Sterling is an inspiring p...
Special crossover episode this week! We are joined by Rob & E of the Next Movement Podcast for a discussion about the Juice original motion picture soundtrack, which has its moments but is frankly not nearly as good as we remembered. This is part 1 of a 2-part series, make sure to tune into the second half of the show where we discuss the Boyz-N-The Hood soundtrack on their program. Beats this week were submitted by Keenan Kilgore and we appreciate the addition to the episode!
This week the fellas Discuss Raekwon's Only Built for Cuban Linx, one of the greatest records of all time. They also discuss the recent lists from Levels about rappers over 40 years old. Our first interview this week is with journalist and historian Dart Adams about his career and his approach to music writing. Next us we have a great interview with legendary MC Self Jupiter of Freestyle Fellowship about his life, music, and how he stays relevant several decades deep in the game. Beats submitted...
We have two great interviews this week. First up we have a conversation with artist/MC/producer Oddisee, whose new album Odd Cure is one of the most interesting of the Covid era. The album explores the social and personal sides of life under quarantine and includes brief recordings of him calling to check in on his loved ones, a good reminder for all of us to do what we can to stay connected in these unprecedented times. Next up we have a chat with music supervisor and co-host of our favorite po...
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...
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 t...
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 s...
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 ...
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 tale...
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.
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 we...
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 Brow...
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 s...
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 Pant...
This week the guys interview author Nate Patrin whose new book Bring That Beat Back is an in-depth look at the history of sampling in hip-hop music and includes examinations of Grandmaster Flash, Dr. Dre, Prince Paul and Madlib. Next up we discuss whether a few southern MCs are over or under rated: Devin the Dude, Trick Daddy and Ludacris, who is back in the public conversation due to his recent IG Live battle with Nelly. We also review lojii's recent album Lo & Behold and rate it on our pat...
For our 118th episode we are debuting a new segment, our first time tackling an actual album review. Demone, Dave and Nate all listened to Mozzy's new album Beyond Bulletproof and rate it on a highly scientific yah/meh/nah scale. Next up we have an interview with DJ Preservation who has a record called Eastern Medicine, Western Illness dropping in a few weeks with many of today's best working MCs and a sample palette built from digging in his adopted home of Hong Kong. We conclude with an interv...
This week's show is a bit of a grab bag, with three distinct segments. First up our buddy, writer/DJ/producer Son Raw joins us at the virtual table for a discussion on the career of MC/producer/label head/activist Paris, a sometimes forgotten figure who played a big role in several strands of rap's history, particularly in our native Bay Area. Next up we have an interview with producer Animoss, an LA native who has produced for Roc Marciano, Chuck Strangers and more, but most notably for Ka. The...
This week we have a special crossover episode with our buddies Alaska, Zilla Rocca and Curly Castro, MCs and hosts of the podcast Call Out Culture. All 6 of us submitted a hip-hop related "hot take" and then everyone had a chance to respond. We call it The Takeoff. It's intended to be a bit punchier than our usual winding discussions. Please click to listen to the rap nerd royal rumble and send us your feedback on the following hot takes: There are only 2 perfect hip-hop albums, Main Source Brea...
This week our hosts are joined by UK-based journalist Thomas Hobbs for a conversation about 2pac based on his recent "listeners guide" article in the Guardian and then they interview rapper/producer/animator Quelle Chris who has a new album this week called Innocent Country 2 with Chris Keys. Beats for this week's show were submitted by our friend EddouXL, check out his new tape Loops From the MP on Bandcamp! Visit our sponsor Adam & Eve for 50% off almost any item AND receive FREE shipping....
This week we have a lively show, up top our 3 co-hosts discuss hip-hop's best "comeback" albums, a term with a surprisingly wide range of interpretations. Then we have a great interview with Curly Castro and Prem Rock, who are best known as a duo as Shrapknel. They have a very good new self titled album out on Backwoodz Studios produced by Elucid and Willie Green. Beats on this week's show are provided by Buscrates taken from his new release Eternal RIdin' (Instrumentals.) The third segment is a...
Leading off the show is a discussion between Demone and Nate on the towering legacy of the great Bill Withers, then thoughts on the recent hip-hop adjacent albums from Childish Gambino and Thundercat. After that we have a conversation with triple threat MC/DJ/Producer J-Live on his career with a focus on his more recent output. Next up is a conversation with MC/Producer 38 Spesh out of Rochester, NY who has released a slew of projects in recent years, including collaborations with Kool G Rap, Pl...
This week we have a brief check in with the three hosts via conference call, where we hear about Dave's interview with Conway and The Alchemist for Billboard about their new EP Lulu, and Demone tells us about being interviewed by NPR for a story related to his day job running a food bank. Next up we have an interview with MC Estee Nack, an incredibly productive rapper who releases excellent street rap at a rapid clip. He just released the album IWANNAFXCKJADAFIRE as a physical-only drop and Bala...
Welcome back to week 2 of the slightly-reformatted Dad Bod Rap Pod as recorded under "shelter-in-place" conditions so we are not able to meet in person. This week all 3 co-hosts share what their lives have been like lately, what they've been listening to and watching to fill the time, and of course we get a little deep on some new rap releases including R.A.P. Ferreira's Purple Moonlight Pages and Jay Electronica's debut album A Written Testimony. Our featured interview this week is with Canadia...
We are back with a double dose of DBRP. Our entire region of the Bay Area in California is under "shelter in place" orders so we do a quick check-in to see how people are passing the time and staying sane in these crazy times. Then we have a great and frankly inspiring interview with Count Bass D, whose debut album came out 25 years ago and his latest album CBD came out last week. The Count discusses his life growing up playing in church bands, tells great stories about collaborating with MFDOOM...
We are very excited to welcome this week's guest, Slug of Atmosphere. Atmosphere is a beloved indie hip-hop institution, with a wide range of projects and a reputation as one of the best live acts in hip-hop. On this week's show we are joined by their frontman Slug (we interviewed producer Ant on episode DBRP 29) about his life and career, touching a broad range of subjects such as balancing touring with family life, Eyedea's neck muscles, intense fan interactions, and much much more. This is on...
This week we are joined by MC/Producer/Writer/Artist and more Rhys Langston to talk about his new album Language Arts Unit. Rhys executed a new release with a book and some stunning visuals essentially by himself and he is here to tell us how he did it.
