Dad Bod Rap Pod

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 Joseph and Director Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson bring a hip-hop energy to the pacing and editing of this important historical document about a series of amazing concerts in the summer of 1969.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 journey of this incredible footage and some about the response thus far. Joseph is also a longtime hip-hop journalist who wrote under the pen name "Jazzbo" for many years and we touch a bit on his time in the underground hip-hop world. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

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 line, the long-awaited HRSMN project and so much more. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

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 for a deep dive on the album's construction, sharing insight into why and how some of the guests contributed to the final product. Beats this week were submitted by Chaz Emphatic, from the album Postcard (Expanded ). DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

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 interviews we have been lucky enough to do and we are very grateful to have a chance to talk to a hip-hop super hero! DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

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 be a productive career for the laid-back, observant MC. Beats this week were submitted by Stimulator Jones from his album Dust Bunnies and we appreciate the contribution. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

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 well into the future. DBRP is brought to you by Stony Island Audio podcast network.

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, and tour ever since. Beats for this week's show were submitted by Nahreally from his album Loose Around the Edges and we appreciate the contribution. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

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 collaborated with Wu Tang's Inspectah Deck in the group Czarface. The group is known for its colorful artwork, comic book and toy tie-ins, as well as full length collaborations with larger-than-life MCs like Ghostface and MF DOOM. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast net

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 Chicago, each choosing at least four artists to form 'Mt Rushmore' lists of our favorites. DBRP is a proud part of the Stony Island Audio podcast network.

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.