This week we welcome back on a true rap GOAT for the THIRD time - yes, we complete our hat-trick of episodes with the incomparable Pharoahe Monch. Talking on his group Th1rt3en with Daru Jones and Marcus Machado, Pharoahe breaks down their new album ‘A Magnificent Day for an Exorcism’, being inspired by Black Sabbath and rock and remembers his experiences with MF DOOM.

 

Show Notes

• Least hip hop thing in the last 24 hours? (01:26)
• Breaking down Th1rt3en’s new album ‘A Magnificent Day for an Exorcism’ and merging hip hop with rock music (02:28)
• What the thinking was behind the album title (08:05)
• Breaking down the song ‘Fight’ and working with Cypress Hill (15:00)
• Being inspired by Black Sabbath on ‘666’ (20:53)
• The making of ‘Scarecrow’ and playing it for Talib Kweli and Common (25:05)
• Getting advice from peers and talking to Posdnous about this new project (29:00)
• Has he ever been offered the chance to sell out? (29:43)
• Remembering MF DOOM and the time they both talked technically about rapping in Paris (32:30)
• Remembering Paul C and his pure love for making music (37:30)
• Playing a game of word association with his classic cuts (39:15)

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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?

🔲 The most ludicrous lyrics you’ve ever heard?

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

🔲 Least hip hop things you’ve done in the last 24 hours

 

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