On Season Five Episode Nine we sit down with Timmhotep Aku, former editor of Pitchfork’s hip hop vertical Levels, NPR, and now Afropunk. 

Timm introduces the forward thinking hip hop styling of Slauson Malone and Pink Siifu, as well as unknown London group Sault and their modern, retro sound. 

We talk Melbourne funk outfit First Beige, and dive into the conceptual world of Jadu Heart. 

Rashaad brings the latest release from legendary producer and lyricist Snubnose Frankenstein, Genesis talks London newcome V7Backin2007 and Not 97 intern Andrew "Young Cornbread" Brown presents Detroit’s own Supakaine.  

Amongst much more. 

01 "Wanderlife" by Jadu Heart 

02 Off Me! “The Wake” Pt. 1 & 2 (feat. Pink Siifu) by Slauson Malone 

03 "99 St." by Snubnose Frankenstein

04 "Antoinette" by Kawelo 

05 "Pencils" by Supakaine

06  "Details" by First Beige 

07 "We Are The Sun" by Sault 

08 "My UDDERONE" by Muva C

09 "Hikari Storm" by v7backin2007

10 "MVP" by Collistar

Art: Justin Jenkins 

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