Extraordinary Rap Podcast

Special guest Demone Carter of Dad Bod Rap Pod joins the gang to celebrate the vocal gymnastics and linguistic wizardry of Saafir.

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With your usual hosts: Beverly Fresh - http://superiorbelly.org Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com

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Talking about Tierra Whack; her 2018 album, Whack World, and several of her subsequent singles. With your hosts: Beverly Fresh - http://superiorbelly.org Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com Th' Mole - http://thmole.bandcamp.com

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We're back, talking in-depth with Illogic and Odd Nosdam, reporting on some new albums, a book and a podcast, and paying tribute to Shock G. Available at all fine podcast outlets, at weirdrap.com, or at youtube.com/weirdrap.

Starting with Nosdam, we get into his unique approach to hip hop production, his history with the divisive and groundbreaking collective Anticon, working with Serengeti and Circus of The Shape Shifters, and how he linked up with Illogic for their fantastic new EP, Right The Ship.

With Illogic, guest correspondent Beverly Fresh digs deep into the creative drives and processes of the thoughtful and prolific MC, discussing ways to navigate the choppy seas of contemporary society. They also talk about his podcast, Super Duty Tough Work, and more.

In the Patreon bonus episode Nosdam speaks about his Glass Cutters project with Jel, and he also gets into some behind-the-scenes celebrity intrigue that is simply too spicy for public consumption! Meanwhile Illogic relays some fascinating history around the Columbus OH hip hop scene, and talks about how he started working with Greenthink (Doseone and Why?). PLUS the pair has generously offered us an exclusive, unreleased track of theirs which is truly beautiful. $3/month gets you that, all past and future bonus episodes, and the Weird Rap Discussion Gang 'After Hours' episodes. $5 also gets you Weird Rap stickers and access to the weekly Weird Rap Discussion Gang live recordings (during which you can interact with us via text). patreon.com/weirdrap

We also get into a book/album report on Rhys Langston's brilliant Language Arts Unit, some new albums by Serengeti (Curse Of The Polo) and Sharkula x Mukqs (Take Caution On The Beach), and a podcast recommendation (Dope KNife and Linqua Franqa's Waiting On Reparations).

And we announce the arrival of the Weird Rap Radio Show (Sundays, 6pm Western/9 Eastern) on S.P.A.Z. Radio, a weekly hour of unique rap music presented by a rotating cast of hosts. (Archived at mixcloud.com/weirdrap.)

Finally, we pay our respects to OG weird rapper Shock G of Digital Underground. May he live on in peace and Humptiness forever.

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Special guest David Liebe Hart (Adult Swim/Tim & Eric) joins the gang to discuss audience-suggested songs:

1. Tim Fite "For-Closure (Live)" 2. Knieght Rieduz "Knieght Rieduz Are Here" 3. K-Rino "Grand Deception" 4. Ahmad ft. Ras Kass & Saafir "Come Widdit" 5. Sebutones "We Three Kings" 6. Death Grips "Takyon (Death Yon)" 7. Death Grips "Takyon But Every Other Beat Is Missing" 8. Steve-O "Crack Cocaine (Fees So Good)" 9. R.A.P. Ferreira "U.D.I.G. (United Defenders of International Goodwill)" 10. Black Eyed Peas "Fallin' Up" 11. Nnamdi "Let Go Of My Ego" 12. Themselves feat. Why? & cLOUDDEAD "Rapping 4 Money"

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In this episode... Digital Underground "Future Rhythm" [Future Rhythm] El-P "Habeas Corpses" feat. Cage [I'll Sleep When You're Dead] Rammellzee "Brainstorm (Divine Styler Remix)" [Cosmic Flush] Killah Priest "Heavy Mental" [Heavy Mental] Cibo Matto "Sci-Fi Wasabi" [Stereo Type A] Dr. Octagon "Biology 101" feat. Sir Menelik [Dr. Octagonecologyst] Devin The Dude "Zeldar" [Just Tryin' Ta Live] A Tribe Called Quest "The Space Program] [We Got It from Here...]

With co-hosts: Beverly Fre$h - http://superiorbelly.org Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com

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In this episode…

• Full-length interviews with futurist producer/MC Orko Eloheim (AKA The Sycotik Alien) and paranormal researcher/author/MC/producer Nomar Slevik;

• Mini interviews with Algernon Cornelius (on his new album), Darko The Super (on the new MF Grimm album that he produced), and Yikes The Zero on his 2019 album;

• A podcast recommendation, and more.

Orko takes us back to early times up through his latest happenings, from UFO sightings, to growing up as a misfit, to selling tapes in the streets, to his forthcoming works with Bigg Jus. As an old school conspiracy theorist, Orko also shares his feelings on the recent Q Anon insurgence and the current state of imperialist politics. Follow Orko on Bandcamp and Instagram.

Nomar Slevik, author of Granites Skies and host of the I Want To Believe podcast, takes us through his approach to paranormal research-based rap music, some of his own unexplained experiences, ghost hunting, his latest book, and more. We also discuss possible psychological effects of studying the occult, and some troubling trends in the UFOlogy industry. Follow Nomar at nomarslevik.bandcamp.com and instagram.com/nomarslevik.

This month's bonus material includes an extra half-hour of talks with Orko (on his formative years, Tachyon Ghetto Blaster, and more) and Nomar (including his theories on ghosts and bigfoot, and more), plus a complete download of the otherwise unavailable album, Hairdresser Mike: Every Single Daze, a rare and bizarre relic from 2004-era Hawaii. Get all of that and the entire back-catalog of bonus episodes (including Antipop Consortium, New Kingdom, Cambatta and more) for $3. ($5 allows you to participate live in the Weird Rap Discussion Gang meetings.) patreon.com/weirdrap

Our podcast recommendation this month is RJ Hates Rap, a pretty unique show indeed.

And for this episode's music recommendations we speak directly with the artists, discussing…

• Algernon Cornelius: The Miraculous Weapons of Clarkus_Dark

• MF Grimm: The Hunt For The Gingerbread Man 2: Get The Dough (with producer Darko The Super)

• Yikes The Zero: An Echo Storm Howling

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In this episode we speak to Wordsound Recordings CEO Skiz Fernando and Self Jupiter of Freestyle Fellowship, and we share some essential listening recommendations.

Skiz "Spectre" Fernando, AKA The Ill Saint, guides us through some rarely-told history, illuminating the vital connection between Jamaica and NYC, encompassing the dub reggae and early hip hop that would inform his unique approach to beat production and the dark, dusted aesthetics of his label, Wordsound Recordings. We go over the label's roster including Prince Paul, MC Paul Barman, Sensational, Scotty Hard and Hawd Gankstuh Rappuhs MC's Wid Ghatz. We also talk about Bill Laswell and the Jungle Brothers' fated project Crazy Wisdom Masters. Finally, we discuss Skiz's long-term relationship with Wu-Tang Clan and his forthcoming book, From The Streets of Shaolin: The Wu-Tang Saga.

This month's Patreon bonus episode features additional time with Skiz, as he details his early influences, explains how he became a writer for The Source, and shares some arcane knowledge! After that, it's an exclusive hour-long Sensational mix by Supreme Low who dubs out a selection of some of the greatest, most fucked-up works (including some rare and unreleased tracks) by the self-proclaimed "freak styler". Get this and all the past bonus episodes (including Anti-Pop Consortium, New Kingdom, Cambatta, Brzowski, and Tokyo Cigar) for just $3 via patreon.com/weirdrap.

Guest correspondent Beverly Fre$h returns to break down Self Jupiter's verbal and lyrical approach, from his work on Freestyle Fellowship's Innercity Griots album through his latest releases with Kenny Segal, discussing the subconscious, finding hidden rhythms, leaving room for interpretation, and artworks as living entities. Jupiter also takes us back to the very first night of the infamous Good Life open mic, followed by the formation of Freestyle Fellowship, up through the subsequent years of Project Blowed, sharing how he regarded the growing underground hip hop scene of the late 90s which he and his peers had helped to birth.

We recommend some new releases by Tracy Jones and Bilal Salaam, and an older one that deserves more attention: FLANCH.

And we recommend a podcast, Rhythms Per Minute (hosted by Bloodmoney Perez), particularly an episode illuminating the brilliance of Bigg Jus.

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We peer into the crevices and crannies of Hiding Places, a labyrinthian rap masterpiece.

Normally we don't post these discussions in the podcast feed but felt like this one was especially important. All the other Discussion Gang episodes are available in audio form at http://patreon.com/weirdrap and in video form at http://youtube.com/weirdrap. (Video of this episode is at YouTube as well.)

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In this edition we speak to Sunspot Jonz (Mystik Journeymen/Living Legends) and Aaron Cartier, plus a salute to MF DOOM, a middle finger to year-end lists, new music recommendations, and more.

Regardless of familiarity with Sunspot Jonz, any rap fan should be fascinated and inspired by his triumphant tale of overcoming the odds by pure grit. Underground hip hop culture as we know it was shaped to a large degree by this unsung hero, so we insist, no we demand, that everyone familiarize themselves. Sunspot (pka BFAP) walks us through the mid-thru-late 90s rise of Mystik Journeymen and Living Legends as they established themselves first in the Bay Area and then worldwide. We discuss how they built an indie rap music market from scratch and popularized the terms "underground hip hop" and "backpacker". We detail their forging of an international DIY hip hop tour circuit and their approach to self-marketing and distribution before the internet. Being some of the first bedroom hip hop producers and even creating the first consumer "beat tape", we look at their then-unique lo-fi and low-budget approach to recording and manufacturing. Sunspot also speaks about his early relationships with Del, Hieroglyphics, and Good Life/Project Blowed. Finally, he explains the importance of taking risks and believing in oneself.

In a complete 180, we talk to newschool genre-hopping MC/producer Aaron Cartier, getting into the workings behind his noise-trap album Aaron Cartier Best Dog (co-produced by Dylan Brady of 100 Gecs fame) and more.

We also pay tribute to the life and legacy of genius innovator MF DOOM, detail the harm and hubris of year-end lists, recommend the Media Roots Radio podcast (Soundcloud / Apple / Stitcher), and shout out some recent music releases (Spirejump: Granville 31, RAP Ferreira: Bob's Son, and Moor Mother & billy woods: BRASS).

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Introducing the Weird Rap Discussion Gang. This week we discuss the groundbreaking, influential, and ill-fated 1993 album Innercity Griots by Freestyle Fellowship.

With Beverly Fre$h - http://beverlyfresh.com - and Chief & TheDoomsdayDevice - http://chiefandthedoomsdaydevice.com.

Freestyle Fellowship is... P.E.A.C.E. - http://soundcloud.com/mtulazaji-davis Self Jupiter - http://selfjupiter3.bandcamp.com Myka 9 - http://myka9.com Aceyalone - http://aceyalone.bandcamp.com

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