Break It Down

Break It Down

Episode #36 w/B Leafs “Do Believe" Ft Skyzoo & Jay Royale

B Leafs is an incredible producer from the Boston area and in a short time has worked with Masta Ace, Kool G Rap, Skyzoo, Styles P, Cormega, M-Dot, Elzhi and many more.

In this episode we break down "Do Believe" a recently released joint with Skyzoo & Jay Royale and another soulful joint from B Leafs. Artwork by Dallas Vandevorst.

Listen to "Do Believe" on Spotify or Apple Music

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Check out B Leaf's full length album "The Horizon" on Spotify

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Hosted by DJ WorksHard.

Presented by Own Lane Music.

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Episode #35 w/Philly G "Plates"

Philly G is an incredible lyricist and MC.  He's been in the game over 10 years performing with Viva La Hop and has released many collaborative efforts. 

Philly began dropping an EP every month starting in 2021. "Plates" is a collaboration with producer Flip Jackson. We talk how he met Flip with M-Dot, and freestyling with Baylen.

Stream "Plates" on iTunes -  Spotify

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Episode # 34 w/ DJ Slim "Don't Blame Weed" Ft Jtronius

DJ Slim is a Hip-Hop artist with more than 20 years in the game.  He's a major supporter and advocate of marijuana and is mostly known for his weed songs and videos.

In this episode we discuss his recently released video "Don't Blame Weed" Ft Jtronius and directed by Myster DL which touches on the stigma marijuana has and that its users need to stop blaming weed for this miscomings.

Listen to DJ Slim on Spotify or iTunes

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Check out more of DJ Slim @ PuffPassRecords.com

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Hosted by DJ WorksHard.

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Episode # 33 w/ Benefit "Co-Defendants"

Benefit represents Western Mass, EMS, Co-Defendants and currently The Tangiers. Benefit is always open and genuine which is why he is one of the realest dudes in the game.

In this episode we discuss "Co-Defendants" an album Benefit recorded with Profit and showcased the lyrical abilities of both MC's. The journey Benefit has taken from your average kid rapping to having a distinguished career.  We briefly talk about how some of this conversation was missed because I forgot to hit the record button!

Stream "Co-Defendants" on Spotify or iTunes

Listen to Benefit on Spotify

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Hosted by DJ WorksHard.

Presented by Own Lane Music.

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Episode # 32 w/KORE “CoEfficient"

KORE is long time member of EMS, an amazing MC, vocalist, producer, lyricist, artist and one of the funnest human beings to be around.  We get into "CoEfficient" a headtrip journey and another Kore written/produced banger.

Add "CoEfficient" to your Spotify or YouTube playlist as well as the entire Own Lane Music "Stay In Your Lane Vol.1"

Listen to KOREiculum on iTunes - Spotify

Check out KORE's Bandcamp for more of his music or Soundcloud for some older gems.

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Hosted by DJ WorksHard

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Episode #31 w/Lateb "Another Day"

Lateb is an incredible lyricist, mc, vocalist and known for his ferocious rhymes. We discuss "Another Day" a single off his recently released album 'UNDONE' produced entirely by L.O.B. available on iTunes & Spotify

Lateb breaks down how he came up with the concept from rap song to soulful vibe and the live version of the song.  Also to note, I repeatedly call his album The Undone, which is titled "Undone."

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Episode #30 w/Matteo Urella "Deep In The Dark With The Art"

Matteo Urella is an author, photographer, hip-hop enthusiast and contributor, lover of martial arts and proud father.

He recently published "Deep In The Dark With The Art: Conversations With The Creators Behind The Best Cover Art From The Wu-Tang Clan And Their Killa Beez Affiliates" an in-depth look at the artists responsible from bringing us some of the most iconic album covers in Hip-Hop history.

We talk about the journey he went through arranging the different interviews and the process it took to compile the content as well.  100% of the proceeds from the sales of this book go to "More Than Words" a Boston based non-profit bookstore that works with at risk youth.

Purchase your copy of "Deep In The Dark With The Art"

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Hosted by DJ WorksHard.

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Episode #29 w/Revalation “Feature Presentation"

Revalation is a Puerto Rican Hip-Hop artist that hails from New Bedford, MA (by way of Bronx, NYC). Rev is part of the New England rap collective "EMS" (aka Experimental MindState). His sound is self-described as "Golden Era with a twist of New School, balled into a cohesive package." 

Today we discuss "Feature Presentation" a project released in 2013 that showcases many different artists like B.A.M., EMS, Dominique Larue, Tribeca, Don Streat, Reks and more alongside Revalation.

Listen to "Feature Presentation" on iTunes - Spotify - Audiomack

Rev's latest album with God Illa "RevILLutionAries" is available now!!

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Presented by Own Lane Music.

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Episode #28 w/B Leafs “Matatan” Ft Estee Nack, M-Dot, Codenine & Al Divino

B Leafs is an incredible producer from the Boston area and in a short time has worked with Masta Ace, Kool G Rap, Skyzoo, Styles P, Cormega, M-Dot, Elzhi and many more.

In this episode we break down "Matatan" a recently released joint that features a barrage of lyrics from Estee Nack, M-Dot, Codenine and Al Divino. Artwork by Dallas Vandevorst.

Listen to "Matatan" on Spotify or Apple Music

Follow B Leafs on Twitter – Instagram

Check out B Leaf's full length album "The Horizon" on Spotify

Follow Own Lane Music on YouTube – Twitter – Instagram – Facebook for more Break It Down episodes and real hip-hop content.

Hosted by DJ WorksHard.

Presented by Own Lane Music.

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Episode #27 w/Nef "Tabula Rasa"

Nef is a producer, DJ, engineer and a father.  He's been working closely with Statik Selektah and other industry artists to perfect his craft.

His latest effort "Tabula Rasa" is an example of how far he's come from a kid from New Hampshire to working in New York as a producer.

Listen/Download "Tabula Rasa" on iTunes - Spotify

For more music from Nef check out his Bandcamp

Follow Nef on Instagram - Twitter

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Hosted by DJ WorksHard.

Presented by Own Lane Music.

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