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Freemusicempire

FREEMUSICEMPIRE

Freemusicempire.com is a place for in depth musical discussion with important voices from hip hop, soul, jazz and so forth. Hosted by Dan-O.

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01:35:05

State of The Game Vol. 75-Drake and Little Simz and...

Freemusicempire ·

2021/12/02

ATTENDEES Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Discuss the reception and reaction around major releases this year including Donda and Certified Lover Boy. Beyond whether the albums have been up to par, fan reaction to these releases seems utterly broken. What do you people actually want? ● Talk about the specifics of Little Simz-Sometimes I Might Be Introvert and Certified Lover Boy. What are the strengths and opportunities for each album?

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01:29:52

State of The Game BONUS-R.I.P. Young Dolph & Benny...

Freemusicempire ·

2021/11/27

A free flowing conversation about Young Dolph, capitalism, the justice system, as well as Griselda in present and future.

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01:42:10

State of The Game Vol. 74-ONE Producer ONE Emcee...

Freemusicempire ·

2021/11/24

ATTENDEES Defcee, Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Talk about what makes one emcee one producer albums special. Ceenick and We Dressed The City In Our Names are good examples, we’ll talk to Defcee about those. ● Analyze Horned Monk by August Fanon and Iceberg Theory as well as Bo Jackson by Alchemist and Boldy James.

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01:43:42

State of The Game Vol. 73-2021’s Best Album Covers w/...

Freemusicempire ·

2021/11/13

ATTENDEES Pecue, Keith Rollins, Daniel Olney AGENDA New Business ● Talk to Pecue about his approach to the cover art he’s done this year for Brainorchestra, Wrecking Crew, Midaz The Beast, and more. ● Discuss our favorite album covers of 2021 and what makes them work so well

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01:43:05

State of The Game Vol. 72-Master P: Evolution of a...

Freemusicempire ·

2021/11/04

AGENDA New Business ● Talk about the MC archetype of “The Ringmaster” an MC type that never fully embraces the lyrical supremacy mission but organizes albums to a legendary entertainment level. Who are other examples? ● Study the three formative Master P albums: The Ghetto’s Tryin’ To Kill Me!, Ice Cream Man, and Ghetto D. Analyze the formation of the Ringmaster skills. ● Talk about the influence P’s run had on hip hop.

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00:52:33

FME Attention Undivided-Lord Juco

Freemusicempire ·

2021/10/29

Lord Juco is relentless. Always releasing projects: eps, singles, albums but this new one is a real culmination. From the production to the verses and guest verses Raised Right is a momentous step forward for the Toronto MC. Dan-O got to talk to his favorite Canadian MC about Guy Ritchie!

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01:48:37

State of The Game Vol. 71-A Martyr’s Reward w/ Big...

Freemusicempire ·

2021/10/29

ATTENDEES Tokyo Cigar, Big Flowers, Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Discuss Ka’s new album: A Martyr’s Reward in terms of strengths and growth. Also, in terms of where it sits in the story of 2021 music. ● Talk about Ka’s place in the history of this music and how this album shifts that.

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01:27:41

State of The Game vol.70-New Nas!

Freemusicempire ·

2021/10/19

ATTENDEES Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Discuss Hit Boy x Nas newest release King’s Disease 2 and how it fits next to the original.

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01:24:42

State of The Game vol. 69: Isaiah Rashad, Tink, and...

Freemusicempire ·

2021/10/19

ATTENDEES Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Talk about what Isaiah Rashad means to TDE as a label and rap in general. Will the market make space for all of these albums? Should it? ● Assess Isaiah Rashad-The House is Burning, Tink-Heat of The Moment, and Gabe Nandez-Seven.

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01:31:10

FME Attention Undivided-Curly Castro

Freemusicempire ·

2021/10/19

Curly Castro has always been focused on being the best rapper. After years of work he's coming off an amazing Armand Hammer x Alchemist feature on Haram. His new album Little Robert Hutton is focused and impactful. An unrelenting concept album that never ceases to surprise and bring the best out of everyone. Dan-O talks to him about the history that grounds the album and how it effects us today as well as the elite contributions from others on the project.

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01:44:12

State of The Game Vol. 68-Nu Musique Summer with...

Freemusicempire ·

2021/10/12

ATTENDEES Dylan Green, Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● July 23rd felt like a loaded release week, Dylan Green (curator of the #NuMusiqueFriday newsletter) will walk us through his favorite three releases of the week: EST Gee-Bigger Than Life or Death, Ken Car$on-Project X, and Dave-We’re All Alone in This Together. We will talk about what captured his attention about these. ● We will talk about Kanye and what projects that haven’t come out yet we think will hit very hard. Hype v

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01:27:53

State of The Game Vol. 67-Beatnuts Legendary 3 Album...

Freemusicempire ·

2021/10/06

ATTENDEES Wally Clark, Daniel Olney AGENDA New Business ● Talk to Wally Clark about his newest album Banned From All Bars with Farma Beats and plans for the future. ● Talk about the three album run The Beatnuts had from 1994-1999 and their lasting legacy.

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01:51:22

FME Attention Undivided-Tanya Morgan

Freemusicempire ·

2021/10/02

Donwill and Von Pea have made Tanya Morgan a successful group for 17 years. In 2021 they released their best album, Don and Von, so Dan-O had to pick their brains; not just about the growth and craft displayed but the journey that brought them here. Gems of industry and artistic wisdom soak every minute of this one. Please stay for the full talk!

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01:21:41

State of The Game Vol. 66-Rough, Smooth, or Pretty?

Freemusicempire ·

2021/09/27

ATTENDEES Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins AGENDA New Business ● Talk about PremRock-Load Bearing Crow’s Feet, Zelooperz-Van Gogh’s Left Ear, and Snoh Aalegra-Temporary Highs In The Violet Skies in terms of common attributes and meaningful differences. How do we feel about these albums? ● Discuss the texture of albums and the best ways to make rough, smooth, or pretty albums.

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01:38:25

FME Attention Undivided-Alaska Atoms & Jason Griff

Freemusicempire ·

2021/09/23

Human Zoo is the new album from Def Jux legend Alaska Atoms and Insubordinate Records president and beat magician Jason Griff. They've been working on it for a while and the world has gone to poo at least four times since they started the process. Dan-O got to chop it up with both of them about the delicate balance between holding the world accountable and holding ourselves accountable. Top tier stuff.

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01:25:19

State of The Game Vol. 65-Tyler and Sault

Freemusicempire ·

2021/09/23

ATTENDEES Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins New Business ● Discuss Tyler, The Creator-Call Me If You Get Lost and Sault-Nine ● Talk about the different approaches in album scale and the success of these projects.

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02:02:58

State of The Game Vol. 64-Mid Year Review w/ GENG PTP

Freemusicempire ·

2021/09/11

ATTENDEES Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins, GENG PTP AGENDA New Business Talk about list culture, the overall themes in music so far in 2021, and what we are looking forward to. Go over the Dan-O’s AOTY list (any important albums left off) and the reason for placements.

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01:31:08

FME Attention Undivided-Adrian Matejka

Freemusicempire ·

2021/09/06

Nationally acclaimed (Pulitzer Prize nominated) poet Adrian Matejka jumps into the Zoom to talk about his new poetry book Somebody Else Sold The World. Dan-O and Adrian talk Jack Johnson, writing in real time, romantic poetry, and embracing your strengths.

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01:26:31

State of The Game Vol. 63-Label Legacy: U Don’t...

Freemusicempire ·

2021/09/06

ATTENDEES Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins, Darko The Super AGENDA New Business Talk with Darko The Super about plans for the rest of 2021 on UDDTBA. Talk with Darko The Super about important projects that helped build the label's unique personality. ALBUMS TO DISCUSS Life and Times of Big Baby Gandhi With Bud Ross by Steel Tipped Dove’s Card Tricks for Dogs by Darko The Super and BLKrKRT MF Grimm McDonald’s Girl with Dean Friedman Serenget reissue and Saal Tone Tank & Scott

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01:55:33

FME Attention Undivided-Zilla Rocca

Freemusicempire ·

2021/08/31

One of the first things you think of when you think Philly, Zilla has been making music for fifteen years. He's now an important podcaster as well. His new album Vegas Vic is out now and it is different from previous projects in important ways. Zilla is the kind of dude who gives great advice, breaks things down to the elemental. Dan-O had to talk to him about roll outs and industry trends as well as the evolution of Wrecking Crew. All Zilla fans will love this one.

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