Dan-O from Freemusicempire got to talk to the artist who constructed his favorite album of 2021. Premrock achieved another level of personal best with his project Load Bearing Crow's Feet. Before talking about the album Dan-O discusses the relationships and lessons learned that got Prem where he is. Talking to Premrock makes you feel smarter!

ATTENDEES

Rich Jones, Keith Rollins, Daniel Olney

AGENDA

New Business

● Talk to Rich Jones about his EP Blue Beach, following up his last LP How Do You Sleep At Night? What is the best case scenario for an EP release?

● Analyze Blue Beach by Rich Jones, Monk by GreenSLLIME, and If Orange Was A Place by Tems. Do they leave you wanting more from the artist?

A one of a kind talent leapfrogging between genres and expectations Fielded has created a unique position for herself on Backwoodz Studioz alongside underground raps most ferocious names. Fielded's newest release Young Medusa is completely different from past work but as Dan-O discussed with her, she is used to that and we should be as well. This interview is 120% of expectations.

ATTENDEES

Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins

AGENDA

New Business

● Define “impact” and talk about the different ways an artist can create “impact” for their release (shock, agitation, secrecy, innovation).

 ● Discuss whether Lil Nas X-Montero and Moor Mother-Black Encyclopedia of The Air deliver on the impact they made for their audiences.

ATTENDEES

Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins

AGENDA

New Business

● Talk about three releases: Lady Blackbird-Black Acid Soul, Kacey Musgraves-Star-Crossed, and Yebba-Dawn in terms of executing an important album with a great voice.

● Discuss how other elements (writing, instrumentation, song/album themes) get conducted around a show stopping voice. What do these albums do well or miss?

ATTENDEES

Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins

AGENDA

New Business

● Discuss the reception and reaction around major releases this year including Donda and Certified Lover Boy. Beyond whether the albums have been up to par, fan reaction to these releases seems utterly broken. What do you people actually want?

● Talk about the specifics of Little Simz-Sometimes I Might Be Introvert and Certified Lover Boy. What are the strengths and opportunities for each album?

A free flowing conversation about Young Dolph, capitalism, the justice system, as well as Griselda in present and future.

ATTENDEES

Defcee, Daniel Olney, Keith Rollins

AGENDA

New Business

● Talk about what makes one emcee one producer albums special. Ceenick and We Dressed The City In Our Names are good examples, we’ll talk to Defcee about those.

● Analyze Horned Monk by August Fanon and Iceberg Theory as well as Bo Jackson by Alchemist and Boldy James.

ATTENDEES

Pecue, Keith Rollins, Daniel Olney

AGENDA

New Business

● Talk to Pecue about his approach to the cover art he’s done this year for Brainorchestra, Wrecking Crew, Midaz The Beast, and more. ● Discuss our favorite album covers of 2021 and what makes them work so well

AGENDA

New Business

● Talk about the MC archetype of “The Ringmaster” an MC type that never fully embraces the lyrical supremacy mission but organizes albums to a legendary entertainment level. Who are other examples?

● Study the three formative Master P albums: The Ghetto’s Tryin’ To Kill Me!, Ice Cream Man, and Ghetto D. Analyze the formation of the Ringmaster skills.

● Talk about the influence P’s run had on hip hop.