ORGANIZED GRIND: THE PODCAST is in full effect once again. This time, Big Zach (New MC) stops by to share his stories and experiences. He has a book out entitled "Headspin, Headshots and History: Moving through Minnesota Hip-Hop" (link: zachcombs.net) that is filled with photos and moments in history reflecting the Minneapolis graffiti and hip-hop scene from the late 80s and beyond. The episode kicks off with New MC vs. Iron Solomon (Scribble Jam Victory) (0:00) - First Hip-Hop experiences (4:18) - Moving from Bemidji to South Minneapolis at a young age (10:38) - Getting into graffiti (14:04) - First attempting to write rhymes (22:53) - The genesis of Kanser (26:10) - The formation of Interlock and connecting the dots (35:18) - The splintering of Twin Cities hip-hop and becoming competition amongst peers (38:35) - Battling his way to Scribble Jam in Cincinnati, OH and breaking down his rounds and opponents (46:43) - Loring Pasta Bar memories and highlights (1:08:08) - Getting into writing books and talking "Headspin, Headshots and History: Moving through Minnesota Hip-Hop" (1:14:15) - Big Zach takes on the Lightning Gauntlet (submit your own questions to [email protected]) (1:42:35) Final shout-outs and words - (1:52:10) - Kanser - "Cyber Aquarium" (Prod. by Mike The Martyr) (1:52:30)