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Dad Bod Rap Pod

Dad Bod Rap Pod

Hip-hop discussion podcast from rapper Demone Carter aka DEM ONE, music writer David Ma, and record collector Nate LeBlanc featuring interviews with well-respected figures from rap"s past and present. A Stony Island Audio experience.

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All Episodes

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Episode 182- Non Fungible Tanya with guests Tanya Morgan

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2021/08/12

This week we're chatting about new records from Isaiah Rashad, Nas, and past DBRP guests Homeboy Sandman and Pink Siifu that have been released recently. Next up we have a great interview with duo Tanya Morgan. Donwill and Von Pea are veterans of the underground rap scene with an impressive discography of work together as a group and as solo artists. We get into all of that here, with an emphasis on their most recent LP Don & Von which drops Friday August 13th. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony

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Episode 181- Conversation with Dudley with guest...

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2021/08/05

This week we have a conversation with Declaime aka Dudley Perkins. This Oxnard-born MC recently released an album of his early collaborative tracks with the great producer Madlib. As Dudley Perkins, he also has a full career as a self-taught singer over very funky production. He is currently focusing a lot of his effort on building up the artists on his label, and we get into all of this and more. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

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Episode 180- City For Sale with guest Skyzoo

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2021/07/29

This week we are touching on the subject of gentrification as it relates to rap music and specifically a few recent albums that directly discuss displacement. We are big fans of Skyzoo's most recent release All The Beautiful Things, which describes the changing nature of a Brooklyn neighborhood in vivid detail. Skyzoo possesses one of hip-hop's most gifted pens, and he joins us this week to talk about the layers of his writing, how he put together such a cohesive album, and some of the hallmarks of

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44:15

Episode 179.5- The Auntie Demographic with guest...

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2021/07/26

Bonus episode! We spoke with Joseph Patel, the producer of the must-see film Summer of Soul! SoS is a ray of sunshine filled with incredible performances of Soul, Jazz, Latin music, Gospel, and so much more. People are already calling it one of the best concert films ever made. Joseph and Director Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson bring a hip-hop energy to the pacing and editing of this important historical document about a series of amazing concerts in the summer of 1969. Tune in to hear about the long

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Episode 179- Whitey's On The Moonrocks with guest Kurupt

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2021/07/22

Once again we find ourselves mourning one of our heroes. This is the first episode we've recorded since hip-hop icon Biz Markie passed away over the weekend. Biz's music and presence is extremely important to us and we will deeply miss his presence here on Earth. RIP Marcel "Biz Markie" Hall, a unique, funny, and deeply funky person who brought entertainment to so many. Next up we have a great interview with Kurupt. We talk about Death Row, the Dogg Pound, SOS Band, his best known work, his cannabis

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Episode 178- Compilation Station with guest Peter...

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2021/07/15

Hip-hop compilations are vital vehicles for helping audiences understand far-flung scenes and sub-genres. There is a feeling among our hosts that there are not as many well-curated compilations as there used to be. Enter this week's guest, radio host, TV presenter and all around hip-hop head Peter Rosenberg. Real Late, a compilation executive produced by Rosenberg, was released earlier this year and features a lot of great rappers from several different eras of gritty street rap. Rosenberg joins us

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Episode 177- The Place To Be with guest DMC

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2021/07/08

We are honored to be joined this week by a true legend in hip-hop, the gracious and gregarious DMC. As part of the pioneering rap group Run-DMC, he traveled the world, made era-defining hit records, and brought hip-hop to the masses. Now we are so pleased that DMC had some time to sit down and talk to us about the legacy of super producer Larry Smith, the lasting power of Christmas in Hollis, the story behind the anthem Sucka MCs, and so much more. This is one of the best and most rewarding

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63:25

Episode 176- Wait Is This Great? with guests Jeff...

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2021/07/01

This week we have two great interviews for you. First up we check in with our friend Jeff Weiss about his writing, his stewardship of the blog Passion of the Weiss and The Land Magazine, and his role as label head for the influential indie label POW Recordings. Jeff is funny, self-effacing, and deeply insightful about music and culture and a pleasure to talk to. Next up we have an interview with East Cleveland rapper Kipp Stone. His EP Faygo Baby is one building block of what we are predicting will

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53:39

Episode 175.5- Gift of Gab Memorial

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2021/06/27

With heavy hearts we gather today to memorialize a truly great MC, Gift of Gab of Blackalicious. We are massive fans of this tongue-twisting and insightful rapper, and we are deeply sorry for his recent passing. We are here to remember Timothy Parker's artistry, charisma, and immense skill as a lyricist and to pay tribute by sharing some memories of his presence. His music had an immense impact on all of us and we will continue to try and help spread the word about his larger-than-life mic presence

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Episode 175- Half Year Check In with guest Psalm One

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2021/06/24

Hard to believe, but this year is halfway over. There have been some great underground rap records released and our three hosts discuss the best of what we have listened to thus far. Then we have an interview with rapper Psalm One about her influences, writing style, and much much more. Psalm first turned heads with her excellent debut, The Death of Frequent Flyer, primarily produced by friend of the program DJ Albert Jenkins, formerly known as Overflo, and has continued to release music, videos,

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Episode 174- Czarface Meets DBRP with guests Esoteric...

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2021/06/17

This week we are joined at the roundtable by our friend King Most. He recently released The Triangle, a collaborative EP with rapper Siddiq and DJ Spiñorita. He has also worked with rapper Jay Worthy and hosts DJ culture podcast Opening Set but is perhaps best known for his creative dance floor-focused DJ edits and remixes. Next up we have a great interview with Esoteric, longtime MC and hip-hop obsessive. Familiar to many fans from the underground duo 7L & Esoteric, more recently he has

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Episode 173- So Many Flavors with guest Defcee

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2021/06/10

This week we have an interview with Chicago's Defcee, a deeply lyrical MC who just released a project with prolific producer August Fanon called We Dressed the City with Our Names. Defcee is a student of hip-hop culture, an educator, as well as a poetic rapper who puts a lot of care into his rhymes and we really enjoyed talking with him. In the opening segment our three hosts break down album of the year contender Pray For Haiti from Mach-Hommy. We also discuss some of our favorite rappers from

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Episode 172- The Leadoff Hitter with guest Masta Ace

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2021/06/03

We are joined this week by Masta Ace, a veteran MC and gifted storyteller. We touch on The Juice Crew's legacy, his experience working with MF DOOM, and his predilection for writing concept albums. Our hosts also discuss their favorite hip-hop posse cuts and take listener feedback on the question of the week, which hip-hop crew had the most memorable military imagery. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

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Episode 171- A Podcast Of Human Language

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2021/05/27

Aceyalone's masterpiece A Book Of Human Language is a special record and we are excited to analyze its music, lyrics, and impact this week alongside an in-depth interview with the album's producer, the extremely talented Mumbles. Even the biggest fans of this epic underground concept album will glean new information about its making from Mumbles. Our three hosts also reflect on their personal experiences reading from the Book of Human Language and break down key tracks. DBRP is a proud part of the

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Episode 170- Longevity with guest Edo. G

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2021/05/20

Edo. G is a hip-hop survivor, a great example of an artist who has been active for over 30 years. From his 1991 debut Life of a Kid In The Ghetto with hits like I Got To Have It and Be A Father To Your Child to the new album with MC/producer Insight titled Innovates, Edo. has been a constant presence in the hip-hop ecosystem. Here he discusses all of that and more with our three hosts. We also talk about what qualities an artist needs to have to maintain longevity in this volatile game. DBRP is a

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47:09

Episode 169- The Damn Slam Dunk Contest with guest...

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2021/05/13

What's a rap line that made you literally laugh out loud? That's our question of the week. We also have a conversation with the hilarious and skilled Detroit rapper Bruiser Wolf. His debut album Dope Game Stupid is one of our favorite releases of the year so far and a major statement from Danny Brown's Bruiser Brigade crew. Please be advised that the sound on the interview is a little shaky, we were dealing with some connectivity issues but feel that the content is worthwhile regardless. DBRP is a

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Episode 168- Third Iiye with guest Pink Siifu

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2021/05/06

This week we speak with one of the most intriguing and productive artists in contemporary hip-hop, the enigmatic Pink Siifu. Whether rapping, producing, singing, or leading his ripping punk band, Siifu is always making high level, interesting and at times challenging music. Here he joins us to discuss his influences, his post-quarantine plans, and his various projects including the recently dropped Negro Deluxe. At the top of the show the fellas discuss the legacy of the dearly departed Shock G and

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Episode 167— Electric Connection with guest RJD2

Dad Bod Rap Pod ·

2021/04/29

This week we have a great conversation with hip-hop producer RJD2. We discuss his influences, his musical journey and his time on influential underground hip-hop label Def Jux. RJ is an extremely nice guy, very easy to talk to, and was generous with his time, even taking a moment to talk about some of the analog synths in his studio. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

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Episode 166- Nothing is Gonna Be Normal with guest...

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2021/04/22

This week we have an amazing interview with Vast Aire, one half of the legendary underground hip-hop duo Cannibal Ox. The 20th anniversary of the Ox's epochal album The Cold Vein is fast approaching. We linked with Vast while he was in the recording studio mixing down new music and he shared insights on The Cold Vein, Def Jux, his rhyme partner the brilliant Vordul Mega, and a lot more. It's a good time, tap in and enjoy. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

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Episode 165- Old Adult Edition with guests Jeff Chang...

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2021/04/15

We are joined this week by authors, historians and galactic level hip-hop heads Jeff Chang and Dave "Davey D" Cook to discuss their new book Can't Stop Won't Stop (Young Adult Edition): A Hip-Hop History. Nate, Dave and Demone are all huge fans of the original edition of Can't Stop Won't Stop, and consider it to be the best book about hip-hop ever written. Here we chop it up with Jeff and Davey D about the new edition, the state of the culture, and some of the figures covered in the book. We also

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