Bar for Bar Podcast

My guest today has been described as having the wisdom and positivity of Rev Run, with the passion and aggression of DMX by one of my favorite rappers. Here today to talk about his latest project, Dirty Gospel, is none other than Inland Empire's NOA James.   Be sure to check out Dirty Gospel as well as the rest of NOA's discography!

Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoaJames

Video Episode here: https://youtu.be/ax22effry-4

Following one of the greatest three album runs with College Dropout, Late Registration, and Graduation as well as a foray into something a bit more experimental with 808s & Heartbreak, Kanye brought us My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy on November 22, 2010. How's it hold up ten years later?

Video podcast available here: https://youtu.be/lI1Orj2eVEY

Streaming services are a great way for you to listen to your favorite artists as well as new ones. However, the biggest service, Spotify, may be going down a path that most artists probably would not agree with.   

Check out the Volksgiest video regarding the latest Spotify news: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPwGRiGnE8U

And video podcast is here: https://youtu.be/_m8V5Ns4a7s

Shortly after the release of 36 Chambers, RZA and the Wu-Tang worked to release solo projects for all members of the group. Although not everyone was able to get a release before the next Wu album, Wu-Tang Forever, we still got some dope projects. Especially the one that I'm about to talk to y'all about today. For its 25th anniversary, this week I'm talking about one of my favorite albums of all time, Liquid Swords by The Genius, GZA.

Video link: https://youtu.be/ttftSuaubNM

Nearly 22 years ago, Busta Rhymes dropped Extinction Level Event: The Final World Front. This project carried on the end of the world theming from his previous two projects, When Disaster Strikes and The Coming.Now you may be wondering why were talking about such an old project, but others are likely aware. Busta Rhymes just released the second installment in the ELE, with ELE2: The Wrath of God, and it's only right to take a look at the original.

I've said it before and I'll keep saying it, but the bay area is not to be underestimated in the music scene, and my guests today are no exception. These three gentlemen have been repping Oakland hard, and to talk about their latest collaborative project, Eastshore Highway, I'd like to welcome Mani Draper, Brookfield Deuce and DJ D Sharp to the Bar for Bar Podcast!

Huge shoutout to Mani, Deuce, and Sharp for joining me on this week's podcast. Make sure you check out Eastshore Highway! It's available on all DSPs right now! Also be sure to keep your eyes and ears out for what's to come next from the bay!

Video link: https://youtu.be/90QAT_KfVYE

Back in March of this year, Kendrick Lamar along with Dave Free and others formed pgLang. All we really had was a brief description and a weird video to learn what it was about. Since then there hasn't been much news regarding it, until we got an interview with Kendrick and Baby Keem. Check out the interview for yourself:  

https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/n7vjzb/kendrick-lamar-in-conversation-with-baby-keem-id-40th-anniversary

Video Podcast here: https://youtu.be/6a0CqdMyR5Y

As we approach winter, you may feel an urge to listen to some of your favorite albums to really put you in the cold weather mood. No, we're not talking about Christmas music, we're talking about cold weather rap. Join me as I talk about some of the reasons I enjoy cold weather rap and what that type of music entails.

As always, video episodes are here: https://youtu.be/bKCfOdyBilY

Since the beginning, women have been an integral part of hip hop, but have never really been treated that way. Let's discuss the reasons.

Video episode here: https://youtu.be/z7xM9SaUbno

Over the past few years this man has changed his rap name, started a collective, and released the EP Heroes Eventually Die. Today I'm joined by Kevin Allen to talk about everything from his career to Grand Nationxl, Heroes Eventually Die, and way more. Kevin drops many gems that are applicable to everyone regardless of their musical taste and backgrounds. Huge thanks to Kevin for taking the time to talk to me, it's greatly appreciated. Be sure to peep Heroes Eventually Die, available on all streaming platforms!

Video podcast is available here: https://youtu.be/25scFTTKUrQ