This week we revisit an underground classic from the legend Kool G Rap - 1995’s ‘4,5,6’ 💥 And to help break down why this album deserves to be in Crate 808, we have on one of the best UK rappers on the scene right now - Juga-Naut! 🔥

 

Show Notes

• Least hip hop thing in the last 24 hours? (01:28)
• Introduction to ‘4,5,6’ (03:12)
• Talking about the intro to the ‘Fast Life’ video (13:35)
• Hidden Gems and Most Rewindables on the album (16:20)
• Hottest Bars on the record (19:40)
• Why Jugz became a rapper and when he knew he was good (24:30)
• Why Meyhem Lauren would work on this record (28.40)
• Why talking about money and drugs is central to rap (38:30)
• What would Jugz feed G Rap if he came round to his house (40:40)
• Getting a Rakim shoutout on his album (42:30)
• Why he used James Baldwin on his ‘Bem’ album (46:20)
• Talking white privilege and different conversations since 2020 (51:20)
• Making ‘12 Bricks’ with Micall Parknsun (59:00)
• If G Rap dropped a collab it would have to be with Alchemist (1:01:30)
• Last great piece of music Juga-Naut heard (1:06:10)

 

Also, go check out all of Juga-Naut’s dope music right here: https://juganaut.bandcamp.com/

 

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For the next mailbag episode, we’d love to hear from you guys, so email us at [email protected] with your takes on…

 

🔲 The weirdest dream you’ve had about a rapper

🔲 Where’s the weirdest place you’ve met a rapper?

🔲 What’s the best AND worst merch you’ve ever bought?

 

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