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 third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace speak with electronic music DJ/producer Valentino Khan. Having just released his new House Party EP via Diplo's Mad Decent imprint, Valentino digs through the crates and discusses the songs that have influenced him the most. He reps his LA Dodgers cap in full, picking a handful of Cali classics from the likes of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and other West Coast all-stars. Through his track selections, Khan also explains how the sparse production of Virginia's Timbaland and the Neptunes shaped his early hip-hop ear, while dirty, distorted Euro club bangers from Justice, Chuckie, and Afrojack turned him on to electronic dance music. He also touches upon a few funk staples from genre-defining legends George Clinton and Prince.

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 Philadelphia indie rap duo the High & Mighty. Dissecting the parts of their breakthrough classic "B-Boy Document", Mr. Eon and DJ Mighty Mi select platters from Mantronix, Boogie Down Productions, and Krown Rulers, while recounting tales of their early days on Rawkus Records and working alongside Mos Def and El-P of Run the Jewels. Classic rap staples from Public Enemy, King T, Ultramagnetic MC's are also featured, along with a handful of little known underground Philly classics.

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which musicians, rappers, producers and DJs 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 storied DJ, festival founder, and music industry executive Gary Richards aka Destructo. Richards' set of song selections almost plays like a recipe for his G-House sound, mixing pioneering electronic classics from Kraftwerk and Giorgio Moroder with west coast hip-hop standards from Dr. Dre and Eazy-E, and adding in a dash of darkness from Depeche Mode and Nine Inch Nails. Having founded the Electronic Daisy Carnival, Hard Fest, and AMFAMFAMF festivals, as well as having worked alongside Rick Rubin at Def American, and still regularly producing his own brand of electronic music, Richards has spent a lifetime in the music industry. He recounts tales of strange dinners with Ruthless Records founder Jerry Heller, Warren G passing out in the studio, getting The Cure to cover Depeche Mode and upsetting Giorgio Moroder.

Let the Record Show – the crate-dug interview series in which musicians, rappers, producers and DJs 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 legendary Oakland emcee, Hieroglyphics founder, and frequent Gorillaz collaborator Del the Funky Homosapien. While on tour in celebration of the 21st anniversary of Hiero's "Third Eye Vision" LP, Del stopped by SON Studios in Las Vegas to dig through several of his favorite songs of all time, ranging from hip-hop classics by Big Daddy Kane and Boogie Down Productions to counter-culture rock cuts from Black Flag and Frank Zappa, among others. Each of the tracks are discussed in-depth while their rare vinyl pieces are showcased. Also touching upon the music of George Clinton, Del reveals the history behind the creation of his 1991 debut album "I Wish My Brother George Was Here" with his cousin Ice Cube. As an added bonus, Del also pulls back the curtain on the meaning behind his fan favorite B-side track "Eye Examination". Originally released July 2019

During a break in Las Vegas, NV on his It Goes Up Tour, Tech N9ne stopped through SON Studios to reveal five of his favorite songs of all time, which range from hip-hop classics from Public Enemy and Afrika Bambaataa to the score of a certain slasher flick classic. Watch through and you'll even catch Tech do impromptu sing-alongs to Prince and The Doors. Each of the tracks are discussed in-depth while their rare vinyl pieces are showcased.  

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which musicians, rappers, producers and DJs 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 Los Angeles cult hero Murs. Revealing fandom for each Q-Tip, MF Doom, and Boot Camp Click, Murs details his experiences as a young LA teenager that would later see him working alongside many of his influences via his Paid Dues festival or other collaborations. Behind the scenes tales of rap legends are revealed by both Murs and the Let the Record Show hosts. Having just wrapped up the Over the Odyssey nationwide tour, Murs recently announced a two-part album with 9th Wonder, The Iliad is Dead / And the Odyssey is Over. The announcement comes with the release of two singles "Night Shift" b/w "Ga$ Station Gucci Belt". This double album comes just 15 years after the duo's initial collaborative LP for Definitive Jux, Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition. Originally released June 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 Stones Throw alum and one-half of Tuxedo, Mayer Hawthorne. From the classic doo-wop stylings of The Festivals to the lush melodies of musical antiheroes Steely Dan, Mayer's song selections draw a clear line to the sounds of his own discography, along with some deep cut selections from fallen idols J. Dilla and Prince. Originally released April 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 legendary Brooklyn emcee Masta Ace and producer Marco Polo. Following the release of his eighth album, "A Breukelen Story" – a collaborative LP with Toronto bred, BK-based producer Marco Polo – Masta Ace looks back on a career that spans thirty years, as the duo selects a list of vinyl cuts that shaped their individual tastes over the years. Their selections range from endlessly sampled breaks from Bob James and Donald Byrd to iron clad hip-hop classics from Run-DMC, Afrika Bambaataa and Gang Starr. Originally released April 2019.

Hot off the heels of her new album Overload (executive produced by Dudley Perkins, Aloe Blacc & Flying Lotus), Georgia Anne Muldrow selects several records that have influenced her over the years, from the endlessly sampled, genre-defining funk of George Clinton's Parliament the 80s panache of Prince to the punk rock stylings of Bad Brains. Georgia's reactions to each of the songs are absolutely priceless – at times heartfelt – such as when she explains how John Coltrane got her through experiencing 9/11 from under the World Trade Center, trapped in the subway. She also emotionally explores her musical family history, with selections from her husband and former Stones Throw labelmate Dudley Perkins, as well as mined 70's obscurities from her mother Rickie Boger. Originally released March 2019.