In this first part of what needs to be a larger discussion, Uncommon Nasa tells Samurai Banana about his new-found comparison of the creative arts vs. the performing arts and how both relate uniquely to musicians.  

Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana take a deep dive into Mashups, the history and evolution, the do's and don'ts and the differences between mashups and remixes.

Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana talk about the source of talent, how it's valued, evaluated and thought of by the public.  Loosely based on the episode of Netflix' "Pretend It's a City" which focuses on the same subject but comes to a very different conclusion.

Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana give their praise and love to the man behind the mask, MF DOOM.  Talking about the storied artists' career and breaking down their collective 5 favorite albums from his catalog.  

Spotify made the news again with their new promo campaigns for artists which some online have deemed "pay for play" campaigns.  Samurai Banana and Uncommon Nasa felt obligated to discuss it, presenting some reasoned opinions, facts and plusses and negatives of the new policy.  

Uncommon Nasa tells Samurai Banana about one of his experiences recording standard pop music in the late 1990's.  

Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana talk through the affects a President can have on overall music and culture, even inadvertently.  

The guys discuss the meaning behind the word "freestyle" and how it's evolved over time.

Uncommon Nasa and Samurai Banana have a wide ranging conversation that gets into what youthful rebellion looked like in the 90's compared to today, activism and generational shifts.

Samurai Banana and Uncommon Nasa discuss the phenomenon of paid online live shows including their own level of interest, the positives and negatives and it's effects on the post- covid musical landscape.