Extraordinary Rap Podcast

In this episode we feature an in-depth interview with pedestrian of anticon, with cameos from Kool Keith and Beverly Fresh, new music reviews, and even more.

Music:
* Spectacular Diagnostics: Ancient Methods
https://spectacular-diagnostics.bandcamp.com/album/ancient-methods
* Nosaj of New Kingdom & V8 TFD: Acid Is Groovy Kill The Pigz
https://nosajnewkingdomv8.bandcamp.com/album/acid-is-groovy-kill-the-pigz
* Brzowski & C&Burns: Seditious Acts
https://brzowskimusic.bandcamp.com/album/seditious-acts
* Aloe Vera: Opaque
https://aloeverarosebud.bandcamp.com/album/opaque
* Tree Dusk Muir: The Dusk Within Us
https://treeduskmuir.bandcamp.com/album/the-dusk-within-us-2
* phiik x S!LENCE: That Was A Test
https://saintlysilence.bandcamp.com/album/that-was-a-test
* Andrew Mbaruk & Vellum Bristol: Ultraviolet Flamingo
https://andrewmbaruk.bandcamp.com/album/ultraviolet-flamingo
* R.A.P. Ferreira: The Light Emitting Diamond Cutter Scriptures
https://afrolab9000.bandcamp.com/album/the-light-emitting-diamond-cutter-scriptures
* Guayaba: Fantasmagoría
https://itsguayaba.bandcamp.com/album/guayaba-presents-fantasmagor-a

Kool Keith returns for Weird Rap Horoscopes.
https://koolkeith.bandcamp.com

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For our feature presentation, pedestrian takes us through the tumultuous times of anticon, lets us in on his deeply involved creative process, and shares his outlooks on art, life, death, and beyond. Following the interview, Beverly Fresh joins the program to share his insights on it.
https://pedestrianunindian.bandcamp.com

FREE Patreon bonuses include…
* A lengthy discussion with pedestrian, producer Jel, and the multi-talented Kevin Beacham, exploring Jel and Beacham's development in Chicago's underground hip hop scene in the 90s, the genesis of Scribble Jam, early relationships that would eventually lead to anticon, pedestrian's Evangelist J.B. Best alter-ego, and much more.
* An 11-minute videotaped performance of pedestrian as Evangelist J.B. Best.
* Photographs of pedestrian’s transcribed and otherwise unreleased "Song Of Saint Pac" with accompanying artwork, as printed on a limited series of prayer flags.

And our Patreon subscribers’ exclusive bonus is the official STUFFED ANIMALS album. Besides a crappy-sounding leak with different tracks, there has been no previous release of this supergroup comprised of pedestrian, Circus, Doseone, sole, Why?, L*Roneous, Megabusive, Controller 7, and Moodswing9. An uncompromising and fearless celebration of untamed art rap, this album, recorded around the turn of the century, exemplifies the anticon era at the peak of its adventurousness.

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In this episode we interview Volume 10 (of Project Blowed/"Pistol Grip Pump") fame.  We're also joined by resident oracle Kool Keith, political scientist Eb&Flow, and rap maniac Oaky.  Plus we showcase the Cane Corso collective.

To begin, we look into the mysterious Cane Corso collective and record label, including the artists 3SunzEclipse, Joobs, Luca Blood, and p.WRECKS.
Cane Corso Records - http://deadorchard.bandcamp.com
Pen Thief Records - http://penthiefrecords.bandcamp.com
p.WRECKS - https://pwrecks.bandcamp.com

Eb&Flow returns to examine racism and questionable politics in rap, this time focusing on, among other things, Griselda's Westside Gunn, Conway, and Benny The Butcher.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttOrqwtHusXIOX6YzWEQHw

We announce Weird Rap Records' redistribution of the Sensational: Loaded With Power CD, and we gently remind you of the Interdependence compilation (ft. Clipping, Kool Keith, Mestizo, Beans, Youngman, Mike Ladd, Awol One, Duncecap, Rammellzee, StapleMouth & more), both at http://weirdrap.bandcamp.com.

Kool Keith is back for another round of Weird Rap Horoscopes, letting you know what the cosmos has in store for you... https://koolkeith.bandcamp.com

For our feature presentation, guest correspondent Beverly Fresh interviews Volume 10, covering his evolution from the streets to the outer dimensions.  He speaks about his creative process, influences (from Chubb Rock to Myka 9), and the ups and downs of his career. He also gets candid about Ice Cube. https://volume10.bandcamp.com

In the bonus episode, V10 takes us into deep space as he reveals his conception of the universe.  He also further explains his connections to Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten. (And we peek into his family life as his wife and kid make brief appearances.)  This and many other exclusive interviews (New Kingdom, Scotty Hard, Orko, Doseone, Antipop Consortium and more) are yours for $3 at http://patreon.com/weirdrap.

Finally, New Zealand's Oaky joins us to detail his recent parasite-induced manic episode, exploring the psychology of a fledgling MC in a delusional mindstate.  http://oakytreeraps.bandcamp.com

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Just to show you what you're missing if you're not a subscriber to http://patreon.com/weirdrap, here's the bonus episode for Weird Rap Podcast #11 with Mike Ladd.

The esteemed rapper/poet and hip hop producer details his struggle with addiction and more.

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We discuss intros, interludes, skits & such, including KMD, Raekwon, Outkast, Ice-T, Fugees, Madvillain, Dove Shack, Ice Cube, and Kendrick Lamar.

Video version: http://youtube.com/weirdrap

After Hours episode (feat. De La Soul, Masta Ace, and Air Credits): http://patreon.com/weirdrap

With special guest DotdotDotdotDotdot http://www.instagram.com/ddotdotdotdotdotdot

And your regular hosts:
Beverly Fresh http://superiorbelly.org
Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com
Th' Mole http://thmole.bandcamp.com

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In this episode Mike Ladd (Infesticons, Anarchist Republic of Bzzz, Dead Can Rap) joins us for an in-depth interview. Also featuring Rhys Langston, Kool Keith, a bunch of music recommendations, and more.

Music Recommendations:
Air Credits: Believe That You’re Here
https://aircredits.bandcamp.com/album/believe-that-youre-here
Dos Monos: Dos Siki Second Season; Larderello
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Zg5lgH9GmkewONPMJlhbv
Moor Mother: Black Encyclopedia of the Air
https://moormother.bandcamp.com/album/black-encyclopedia-of-the-air
Various Artists: Sounds of Pamoja (Nyege Nyege Tapes)
https://nyegenyegetapes.bandcamp.com/album/sounds-of-pamoja
Rey Sapienz and The Congo Techno Ensemble: Na Zala Zala
https://nyegenyegetapes.bandcamp.com/album/na-zala-zala
Youngman & Celestaphone: A Year Of Octobers
https://mcpb.bandcamp.com/album/a-year-of-octobers
Andrew Mbaruk: Andra Mbalimbali
https://andrewmbaruk.bandcamp.com/album/andra-mbalimbali
Injury Reserve: By The Time I Get To Phoenix
https://injuryreserve.bandcamp.com/album/by-the-time-i-get-to-phoenix
Pan Amsterdam: P.A&JSammich
https://panamsterdam.bandcamp.com/album/p-a-jsammich
Aaron Cartier: Smile Season
https://open.spotify.com/album/3lvLrzj8jhwrTeDtQiwqeR
Rob Sonic: Latrinalia
https://skypimps.bandcamp.com/album/latrinalia
Lungs: The Birth Of LoneSword
https://7deadlung7.bandcamp.com/album/the-birth-of-lonesword-full-tape-prod-by-lonesword
Curly Castro: Little Robert Hutton
https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton
Flavor Wolf: 9th Dimension (Myka 9, prod. by Freematik)
https://flavorwolf.bandcamp.com/album/the-ninth-dimension

This episode’s edition of Hip Hop Haikus features the great Rhys Langston. http://rhyslangston.bandcamp.com / http://patreon.com/rhyslangston

Kool Keith returns for a third round of Weird Rap Horoscopes. (Check out our official Kool Keith T-shirts, by the way, at http://weirdrap.com.)

And for our feature presentation, weird rap royalist Mike Ladd takes us through his life and career, from his early identification as an "outsider" through the NYC art rap heyday with Antipop Consortium, Company Flow, Sonic Sum, etc., to future works. He details the Infesticons trilogy and its forthcoming offshoots, his past and current rap inspirations, thoughts on labels and language, and much more. https://mikeladd.fr

In the 35-minute Patreon bonus episode, Mike shares his journey through substance abuse, his current non-psychoactive addiction, and beyond. $3 gets you this and a hoard of exclusive interviews with Antipop, Spectre of Wordsound, New Kingdom, Bigg Jus, Doseone, Orko, Cambatta, and others. (Higher price tiers include stickers, shirts, Weird Rap Discussion Gang membership, etc.) http://patreon.com/weirdrap

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We discuss a handful of midwest rap artists: Elzhi, Esham, Tech N9ne, envelope, Danny Brown, and Black Milk.

With your hosts, Beverly Fresh, Chief Doomsday & Th' Mole.

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We discuss rap by kids: Another Bad Creation, Kriss Kross, Illegal, Da Youngsta's, 5th Ward Juvenilez, BG, Baby D (Lil Wayne), Bobb'e J, Fly Girlz, YN Rich Kidzz, Silentó, Soulja Boy, Rich Brian, & Zaza.

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(If you like kid rap, tune in to this Sunday's Weird Rap Radio Show at http://spaz.radio in which Lil Kushy Shapes will play a whole damn hour of it.  To be archived later at http://mixcloud.com/weirdrap.)

Your hosts: Beverly Fresh - http://superiorbelly.org
Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com
Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com

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We discuss the groundbreaking self-titled debut Cypress Hill album.

We're joined by guest Skiz Fernando (AKA Spectre of Wordsound Recordings, author of From The Streets of Shaolin: The Wu-Tang Saga).

With your usual hosts:
Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com
Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com

Video version: http://youtube.com/weirdrap [Thurs. Aug. 12]

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In the latest episode of Weird Rap Podcast we speak in-depth with Bigg Jus and pay respect to Biz Markie. Kool Keith returns for another round of Weird Rap Horoscopes, and Eb&Flow is back with a Rap Grifters report. We also introduce the Hip Hop Haikus segment with guest poet Andrew Mbaruk. Plus more!

MC/producer Bigg Jus, who ghosted the world for 9 years, is making his way back into the public eye as he ramps up for a string of releases. We get into the grit of his upbringing as an orphan, adopted only to become homeless, and how this led him to graffiti. From military school to street crime and finally into music (where he first made his mark with Company Flow), we follow Jus's trajectory through the decades, wherein his political, historical and sonic studies lead up to the current day. He talks about his upcoming projects with Orko Eloheim (as Nephilim Modulation Systems), his album-in-progress Sonoluminescence, and how he’s finally found the family that eluded him as a kid.

The bonus episode features another 23 minutes with Jus in which we get deeper into his writing and recording practices, political views, pre-Company Flow works, and more. It’s yours, along with all the past bonus content (including exclusive interviews with Orko, Antipop Consortium, New Kingdom, etc.), for 3 tiny dollars at http://patreon.com/weirdrap.

The Rap Grifters series continues as guest correspondent Eb&Flow breaks down the thinly-veiled white supremacist dogwhistler Tom MacDonald. The segment is followed by a brief discussion with Eb&Flow.

As one of rap’s original outsiders, Biz Markie’s recent passing looms large in the weird rap universe. We detail his musical history and what he meant to us. Also made a playlist of some of our Biz favorites at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO3PzIvK6s2xC0VbjI5Z4ySXlRUWh-AXe.

We introduce several new segments to the show: Are You Wealthy, Did You Know?, and Hip Hop Haikus, the latter featuring a brief original spoken-word piece by MC/poet Andrew Mbaruk.

For your zodiacal needs, resident wizard Kool Keith returns with another edition of Weird Rap Horoscopes.

And we recommend The Crate 808 Podcast.

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Special guests Nosaj (New Kingdom) and Jouquin Fox join Beverly Fresh and Th' Mole on the Weird Rap Chaotic Shitshow to share and discuss some "guilty pleasures" (Master P, Pigeon John, Lil Yachty, Young MC, and Jay-Z).  Plus the Useless Trivia Championship and more...

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Talking about concept albums:
* Clipping - Splendor & Misery
* Dr. Octagon - Dr. Octagonecologyst
* Childish Gambino - Because The Internet
* Kid 'N Play - Funhouse

With special guest Protextor - https://linktr.ee/Protextor

And the usual gang of nerds:
Beverly Fresh - http://superiorbelly.org
Chief Doomsday - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com
Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com

After Hours discussion at http://patreon.com/weirdrap

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Part two of our two-part series focusing on De La Soul's Plugs One (Posdnuos) & Two (Trugoy).

With your hosts...
Chief Doomsday - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com
Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com

After Hours discussions & much more at http://patreon.com/weirdrap

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As a founding member of anticon, frontman of Themselves, Subtle, 13&God, etc., and too many other projects to list, Doseone has secured his legacy as one of hip hop’s most unique and accomplished multidisciplinary artists. We drill into his stony veneer as he shares not only his artistic but his emotional drives, revealing his relationship with death, aggression, and therapy. doseone.bandcamp.com

Our bonus episode features an additional 15 minutes with Doseone, as he describes his outlook on politics, classism and Saafir. Additionally Andrew Mbaruk shares his impressions of Doseone’s G Is For Deep album. It’s available, along with all our past bonus content, for $3 at patreon.com/weirdrap.

Eb&Flow presents part one of his Rap Grifters series, investigating the growing phenomenon of white supremacists and other nefarious infiltrators of hip hop culture who covertly work towards dangerous political aims under the guise of artistry.

And we proudly debut Kool Keith’s Weird Rap Horoscope series!

Finally, we speak with MC/poet Andrew Mbaruk about his mental state, his artistic intent, his drug use, and his album, Papier-Mâché Chalet.

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In this edition of the Weird Rap Chaotic Shitshow, the Discussion Gang members are joined by the weirdest man alive, David Liebe Hart (of Adult Swim/Tim & Eric), and Canadian rap weirdos Epic and Kitz Willman of the Saskatoon Folk Rap collective. They share some of their most embarrassing art and music, and play another round of the Useless Trivia Championship.  They also get porn-bombed by a couple of trolls.

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Part one of our two-part series focusing on De La Soul's Plugs One (Posdnuos) & Two (Trugoy), respectively.

With the usual gang of nerds:
Beverly Fresh - http://superiorbelly.org
Chief Doomsday - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com
Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com

After Hours discussion (another 20 minutes on De La Soul, etc.) at http://patreon.com/weirdrap

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The gang discusses Ol' Dirty Bastard's debut album, Return To The 36 Chambers, with...

Buddha Monk, ODB's childhood friend & closest comrade throughout his career, was in the studio behind the mixing board for almost the entirety of the album's creation, & certainly has the deepest insights into its production & ODB as both a person & artist. He co-authored the book On Stage, In The Studio, And In The Streets With Ol' Dirty Bastard, & as a recording artist & label owner, he continues the legacy of ODB's crew, Brooklyn Zu, to this day.

Skiz Fernando (AKA Spectre, CEO of Wordsound Recordings) has done dozens of interviews with all of the Wu-Tang since the 90s, for The Source, Vibe, Rolling Stone, etc. His definitive Wu biography, From the Streets of Shaolin, comes out July 6.

Tokyo Cigar produced the latest album by Wu-affiliate & Sunz Of Man member Hell Razah (Heaven Razah: Spiritual Kung-Fu).

And your usual hosts:
Beverly Fresh - http://superiorbelly.org
Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com
Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com

After Hours discussion (an extra 30 minutes on ODB) & complete Buddha Monk interview (including an additional 45 minutes on ODB, etc.): http://patreon.com/weirdrap

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Special guest Demone Carter of Dad Bod Rap Pod joins the gang to celebrate the vocal gymnastics and linguistic wizardry of Saafir.

After Hours discussion at http://patreon.com/weirdrap

With your usual hosts:
Beverly Fresh - http://superiorbelly.org
Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com
Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com

After Hours discussion (an extra 30 minutes on Saafir, rap movies, De La Soul & more): http://patreon.com/weirdrap

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Talking about Tierra Whack; her 2018 album, Whack World, and several of her subsequent singles.

With your hosts:
Beverly Fresh - http://superiorbelly.org
Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com
Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com

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We’re back, talking in-depth with Illogic and Odd Nosdam, reporting on some new albums, a book and a podcast, and paying tribute to Shock G. Available at all fine podcast outlets, at weirdrap.com, or at youtube.com/weirdrap.

Starting with Nosdam, we get into his unique approach to hip hop production, his history with the divisive and groundbreaking collective Anticon, working with Serengeti and Circus of The Shape Shifters, and how he linked up with Illogic for their fantastic new EP, Right The Ship.

With Illogic, guest correspondent Beverly Fresh digs deep into the creative drives and processes of the thoughtful and prolific MC, discussing ways to navigate the choppy seas of contemporary society. They also talk about his podcast, Super Duty Tough Work, and more.

In the Patreon bonus episode Nosdam speaks about his Glass Cutters project with Jel, and he also gets into some behind-the-scenes celebrity intrigue that is simply too spicy for public consumption! Meanwhile Illogic relays some fascinating history around the Columbus OH hip hop scene, and talks about how he started working with Greenthink (Doseone and Why?). PLUS the pair has generously offered us an exclusive, unreleased track of theirs which is truly beautiful. $3/month gets you that, all past and future bonus episodes, and the Weird Rap Discussion Gang ‘After Hours’ episodes. $5 also gets you Weird Rap stickers and access to the weekly Weird Rap Discussion Gang live recordings (during which you can interact with us via text). patreon.com/weirdrap

We also get into a book/album report on Rhys Langston’s brilliant Language Arts Unit, some new albums by Serengeti (Curse Of The Polo) and Sharkula x Mukqs (Take Caution On The Beach), and a podcast recommendation (Dope KNife and Linqua Franqa’s Waiting On Reparations).

And we announce the arrival of the Weird Rap Radio Show (Sundays, 6pm Western/9 Eastern) on S.P.A.Z. Radio, a weekly hour of unique rap music presented by a rotating cast of hosts. (Archived at mixcloud.com/weirdrap.)

Finally, we pay our respects to OG weird rapper Shock G of Digital Underground. May he live on in peace and Humptiness forever.

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Special guest David Liebe Hart (Adult Swim/Tim & Eric) joins the gang to discuss audience-suggested songs:

1. Tim Fite "For-Closure (Live)"
2. Knieght Rieduz "Knieght Rieduz Are Here"
3. K-Rino "Grand Deception"
4. Ahmad ft. Ras Kass & Saafir "Come Widdit"
5. Sebutones "We Three Kings"
6. Death Grips "Takyon (Death Yon)"
7. Death Grips "Takyon But Every Other Beat Is Missing"
8. Steve-O "Crack Cocaine (Fees So Good)"
9. R.A.P. Ferreira "U.D.I.G. (United Defenders of International Goodwill)"
10. Black Eyed Peas "Fallin' Up"
11. Nnamdi "Let Go Of My Ego"
12. Themselves feat. Why? & cLOUDDEAD "Rapping 4 Money"

After Hours discussion: http://patreon.com/weirdrap

Video version: http://youtube.com/weirdrap

With your hosts:
Beverly Fresh - http://superiorbelly.org
Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com
Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com

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