Let the Record Show

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues its fourth season today with rapper / singer Dudley Perkins aka Declaime. Dudley recently released a new collaborative album with Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Georgia Anne Muldrow – who is also his wife – entitled G&D "Black Love and War". Hot off the heels of this release, Perkins sat down with longtime friends Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace to discuss some of his most influential cuts of all time. Heavily influenced by the funk, his selections span classic cuts that somehow all related back to one another. Vinyl rarities and oddities are shown, such as a 1978 Parliament picture disc, a double-cut/parallel groove De La Soul record, and a Slick Rick "The Great Adventures of..." anniversary edition, complete with eye-patch, the latter courtesy of Urban Legends/UMVD. While discussing his first appearance on wax on Tha Alkaholiks' 1995 "Coast II Coast" LP, which found him rhyming alongside The Lootpack on "WLIX", host Mike Pizzo surprises Dudley by producing a lost, unreleased demo EP of his on cassette, entirely produced by Madlib. The tape was put together by Pizzo and Perkins 22 years ago, complete with cover art made in Corel Draw. Dudley's reaction is priceless. Originally released Feb. 2020.

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl – continues its fourth season today with the man legally known as Josh Young aka DJ/producer YehMe2. Among his selections, the former Flosstradamus member selects a crateful of Chicago classics, from Kanye West club bangers to classic house staples like Cajmere's "Percolator." He reveals tales behind the early days of A-Trak's Fool's Gold Records, reminiscing on collaborating with his real life sibling Kid Sister, and delves into why juke music never caught on nationwide. He also offers commentary on the debut Flosstradamus single, "Big Bills", featuring Caroline Polachek, pulling the curtain back on the origins of his former duo with Curt Cameruci. Peppering in offbeat selections from Dr. Octagon and Billy Bragg, Josh selects a well-rounded, eclectic list of cuts for this episode of Let the Record Show. Originally released Feb. 2020.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its fourth season today with the rapper legally known as Jonathan McCollum aka Rittz. Shot during a stop on last year's Winner's Circle Tour alongside Dizzy Wright, the CNT Records founder sits down with hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace at SON Studios in Las Vegas. Together they dig through the crates, digging up hip-hop classics from 2Pac, The Geto Boys, Juvenile and Jay-Z, balanced out with rock and soul staples from the likes of The Jacksons, Toto, Stevie Wonder, and Alice In Chains. As a self-proclaimed "B-Side kind of guy," Rittz didn't pick the songs that you'd think. Originally aired in January 2020.

Shot during a stop on last year's World of Slime Tour, the brainchild behind Slugz Music and the former OWSLA affiliate sits down with hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace at SON Studios in Las Vegas. Together they dig through the crates, selecting a fistful of records that helped inspire the Montreal, Quebec producer/DJ. SNAILS hand picks classic rock standards from the likes of Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, and Led Zeppelin, the latter which leads to a backwards playing of "Stairway to Heaven" to reveal supposed Satanic messages, much to SNAILS' surprise. SNAILS is also caught off guard when exploring early Def Jam / Rick Rubin pick "Angel of Death" by Slayer, which leads to a mining of Public Enemy's "She Watch Channel Zero." SNAILS' appearance on Let the Record Show marks the 36th episode in the series and the first new episode of the year, which launches the fourth season of the show. Forthcoming episodes of season 4 will include rapper Rittz and Fool's Gold producer/DJ YehMe2, formerly of Flosstradamus. Originally released January 2020.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, finishes its marathon third season today with the biggest celebrity of all time, Santa Claus. After a no-show from Las Vegas resident Celine Dion, hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace found themselves in a predicament, without a guest for the episode. Luckily Santa Claus, bearing a gold sack of vinyl treats, showed up just in time to fill the guest spot. Santa commended the boys for sharing musical knowledge all year long with Let the Record Show, but in this episode brings some of his favorite holiday records, showcasing oddball pressings of beloved classics like Run DMC's "Christmas in Hollis", Band Aid "Do They Know It's Christmas", and Outkast "Player's Ball", among others. Santa impresses the hosts with extensive, encyclopedic musical knowledge for every song discussed in the episode.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace sit down with producer/DJ 4B, best known for his work with Mad Decent, Flosstradamus, and Ultra Music. Having released his new single "Did You" with Chris Brown this past Friday, 4B – legally Bobby Mckeon Jr – joins the Let the Record Show at SON Studios in Las Vegas to talk about 10 songs that helped shaped his musical tastes. From golden era hip-hop bangers from Biggie, Big Daddy Kane, and Method Man & Redman, to electronic music staples like Robin S "Show Me Love", Major Lazer "Get Free", and T2 "Heartbroken", 4B's selections articulate his dual Staten Island, NY / New Jersey upbringing. During the interview, 4B recounts a hilarious Diplo story, selling DJ equipment to Redman, and his mom rapping "Gangsta's Paradise" word-for word. Originally released Nov. 2019.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace welcome back Chromeo's Dave 1, who is the first returning guest to the series. Originally appearing in episode 7 of Let the Record Show back in 2018, the man legally known as David Macklovitch stops through the show once again to wax poetically about more of his favorite tracks of all time. From J Dilla to Fleetwood Mac, Pete Rock to Phoenix, all bases are covered, including whether or not he has had the Mobb Deep "Quiet Storm" / "White Lines" conversation yet with Duran Duran's John Taylor, whose daughter he just became engaged to. Toward the end of the hour-long conversation, Dave begins to reveal details about the sound of Chromeo's next album, as well as plans for an imprint label. "On the next joint, I'm doing some Prince Dirty Mind, 4-track [recorder] songs. Not the whole way. I want to try that, because we've never done that." "We are producing other artists. This ["Right Back Home to You"] is where I'm going next. Late night, what DJ Spinna would deejay. That's Ian Isiah [singing on "Right Back Home to You"], we've got a whole project with him. He's going to be our first artist to come out on our own label," he revealed. "It would kind of be this… adult, rare groove, smokey. Maybe a little bit of Air, in terms of the slickness, but… this," referring to how "Right Back Home to You" could shape the sound of their next album. "It's more like, for the heads, but less thought over. A little more pure. If you're into hip-hop, you'll like this. If you're into electronic, you'll like this." "Also, just, like, other songs that we've never referenced with Chromeo… I really want to go in on, like, Patrice Rushien. That 'Forget Me Nots' thing…" explained Macklovitch. "I like this sort of warmth. I want to find some warmth, and some stuff that we can just put on at home and groove… Or like, songs like [Asha Puthli ] "Space Talk"... George Duke deep cuts, some Herbie. Kind of, flirt with jazz a little more." Dave explained that the new direction will allow his bandmate P-Thugg to dig deep into his collection of vintage synths. "P's going to be happy, because now I'm like 'Go ahead, put all of your expensive chords in there.' For years, I was like 'No! Do not give me those gospel chords; it's too complicated. Now I'm like 'Go 'head. Put a 13th. Go. Put a 9th, put an 11th. Go. Because I want to flirt with that jazz, Herbie thing,' he laughed.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace speak with Orange County, NY cult rap heroes The Doppelgangaz. The duo of EP (Erik Sakla) and Matter Ov Fact (Matt Bennett) stopped through SON Studios in Las Vegas to sit down with the Let the Record Show crew, mulling over a two fistfuls of classic vinyl cuts that influenced their sound. With clear inspiration from both coasts in their music, it's no surprise that the two selected classic rap selections from each Nas, Mobb Deep, Kurupt, 2Pac, and others. Leaning heavily on sample-based beats, we also see selections of R&B classics from the likes of Midnight Star, Cameo, and Bobby Caldwell. With their YouTube channel boasting over 6 million cumulative views and tens of millions of streams across both Spotify and Apple Music, The Doppelgangaz have independently carved out a loyal, dedicated fanbase. With seven full-length studio albums and several instrumental and EP projects in their catalog, The Doppelgangaz look forward to the 2020 releases of their eighth LP, Black Cloak Lifestyle, as well as G-Pack Vol. 2 and Beats for Brothers Vol. 5, each of which they speak about in this episode.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace speak with breaking new songwriter/vocalist/producer CADE. Timed with the release of his new single "Better Off Alone", available today on Ultra Music, CADE digs in the crates with Pizzo and Peace, selecting a few of the tracks that have influenced him as an emerging new artist. From the recent sounds of Drake and Disclosure to rock staples from Fleetwood Mac and Kings of Leon, CADE explains how each song selection altered his approach and philosophy to creating music. Originally released Oct. 2019.

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace speak with original Beastie Boys jockey of discs, DJ Hurricane. Backing the group during arguably their greatest era, from 1986 - 1997, Hurricane watched the band transform from the beer-drinking, breath-stinking, glue-sniffing Def Jam hip-hop trio to the multi-instrumentalist, genre-bending, Grand Royal rap activists they are known as today. Growing up alongside Jam Master Jay, Hurricane was also present for the formation of Run-D.M.C. As hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace dig up obscure vinyl pressings of some Beastie Boys and Run-D.M.C. classics, Hurricane pulls the curtain back on the early history of both groups. Hurricane also touches upon foundational hip-hop classics, breaks, and samples throughout his song selections. Originally released September 2019.