On this episode, DJ Oplex scans through a plethora of new releases to find bar setting songs that are meaningful for the culture. Only new released music graces the show including new music from Chance the Rapper, Emi Secrest, Teyana Taylor and more. Meanwhile, he explores the idea of being notified that this is your last day to live. The plot thickens as he dives into a discussion centered around mortality and legacy.

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Playlist

1. The Negro Problem - Chance the Rapper (feat. BJ the Chicago Kid)
2. Palaces - Lupe Fiasco (feat. Troy Tyler)
3. Arrival - No Spirit & Satyr
4. Caught up In This Illusion - Juicy J & Endea Owens (feat. Kenneth Whalum)
5. Prick - Westside Gunn
6. Rain Every Season - Evidence (feat. The Alchemist)
7. Numb - Giveon
8. Cotton Candy Blvd - India Shawn (feat. Lucky Daye)
9. Ruby Blue - Emi Secrest (feat. Juicy J)
10. Pum Pum Jump - Teyana Taylor (feat. Jill Scott & Tyla)
11. Lalelani - Kazba De Small & DJ Maphorisa (feat. Zaba, Njelic & Dlala Thukzin)

*Peace, Love & Music on Top

DJ Oplex rants on his qualms with the music industry while explaining that being yourself is what is expected in Hip-Hop and what you should do. He speaks on systemic problems with the genre while spinning new music from Clipse, Bizarre, Living Legends and more. Dust off  your woke card. Episode 115 is here.

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Supreme Curation:

1. Inglorious Bastard - Clips (feat. Ab Liva)
2. Tempo - Living Legends (feat. Reverie)
3. High Stakes - Benny the Butcher (feat. 38 Spesh)
4. Whole Lotta $ - LE$ & DJ Mr. Rogers
5. 99 (feat. Daecolm)  Olamide, Seyi Vibez, Asake & Young John
6. Die With A Buzz - Sam Be Yourself & Nathan Hui-Yi
7. Chandeliers - Clipse (feat. Nas)
8. Motion - Bizarre (feat. King Gordy & X-Factor)
9. So Long - Old Man Saxon & Bei Ru
10. Evolve - Big Piph (feat. Bijoux)

DJ Oplex returns from a 2 month hiatus while still listening to bar setting music. Not only does he unleash new music from DMX, Junetober, Stoop Lee and more, he also discusses his feelings on when you feel you are losing yourself and how that plays out, when you're in Vegas.

Tap in for the moment: Ep. 114 is here.

1. Bring Out The Worse - DMX feat. Joyner Lucas
2. Hey - G Perico
3. Health Science - West Side Gunna feat. Brother Tom Sos
4. Dotted Lines - Stoop Lee & Jailyn Rimbaud
5. Cool - S Gawd
6. Painting The Stars - Xavier Omar feat. Jai_Len Josey
7. City - Master Killa feat. Jamall Ray
8. Like This -  Brynn Elise
9. Missing in Atlanta - Junetober
10. Calming Storms - Oplex
11. Ebasini (feat. Tman Xpress, Visca, Ceeka RSA & Sjavasdadeejay) - Bonus Track

In this episode, DJ Oplex's highlights the critical need for artist validation. Inspired by a late Arkansas rapper, he stresses giving validation to talent while they're here, not after. While touching on how music celebrates life and death, he also highlights that Hip-Hop artists' music often resonates the strongest in their local community making them unsung legends in smaller demographics. It's "one of those" shows packed with dope music and insightful dialogue.

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• Feel - Kendrick Lamar
• Duece To This - Tem Nel
• Casa Lopez - Venna
• Welcome -  Deezy Hollow
• No Caption - Trem Sol
• Outro - Tem Nel
• Oh My Mind -  Junetober
• Bezwen Ou - Fridayy
• Pragmatic - Ransom
• Find Our Way - Kendall Spencer (Produced By August Fanon)
• To You - Juicy J feat. Robert Glasper
• La La - Slum Village

Is there such a thing as bad music? DJ Oplex thinks so.

In episode 112, he explains his February hiatus AND breaks down why opinions on music doesn't make them truth. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion!

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PlayList:

• One Time - Sam Be Yourself
• Out of the Blue - Mereba
• Here For You - Junetober
• Super Hero - Dave East Feat. Scram Jones
• Let it Out - Ana Pshokina
• Rhythm and Blues - Ayra Starr
• Top Down - C Red feat. Jack Freeman
• My Window - Lucky Daye
• I Can’t Wait to Get There - Wknd
• All The While - J. Brown
• Lossy Enid - Rich Gang
• 93 Octane - Oplex
• Forged By Fire - Kendall Spencer
•  OverCompass - 607

On Episode 111 of the Set the Bar Mixshow, DJ Oplex kicks off 2025 with a fresh perspective and shares one of his personal goals for the year. He dives into the art of goal-setting, offering insights on how to choose objectives that resonate deeply with yourself.

He then connects this concept to his passion for music, curating a powerful selection of tracks that bridge 2024 and 2025. As always, Oplex blends soulful hip-hop and indie vibes, creating an inspiring soundscape for listeners. Don’t miss this impactful start to the new year—tune in and set your bar high!

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Playlist:

1. This is the Way - Logic
2. Steel - Yunie feat. Tish Hyman
3. Hey Now - Kendrick Lamar feat. Dody6
4. Welcome - Deezy Hollow
5. Feels Like Ectasy - Junetober
6. Time's Up - Kasey Hill
7. Suicide Doors - Juicy J feat. Cordae
8. Only You - Oplex
9. Rabbit Island - Freddie Gibbs
10. Passion - LL Cool J
11. Mis Amigos - Apollo Brown & CrimeApple
12. Montera Freestyle - Dayo Gold & Leo Pastel

On this special year-end edition, DJ Oplex brings you a curated selection of the finest urban indie hip-hop tracks, spotlighting artists who have graced the show and beyond. This mix reflects the authentic essence of hip-hop, steering clear of mainstream influence to deliver raw, organic sounds. Alongside the music, Oplex revisits some standout moments from the year, including self-development insights and a breakdown of the explosive Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud that captivated the hip-hop culture. Don’t miss this celebration of indie artistry and cultural commentary!

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Set the Bar Setters - 2024 (Playlist)

*Use of music is for promotional use only

• Penthouse Hideaway - Johnny Ciggs feat. DJ Billy Nguyen)
• Postgame Interview - Baang
• Just This Once - Leake (feat. JT London)
• Soul on Ice - Kendall Spencer
• No Ducking - Doeman
• Fleeing the Scene - Dennis Hobbs feat. Jacks

• Transmission Fluid - Esham feat. Stretch Money
• Kingdom Heartz - Dajuan Dupri
• Steel - Yunie feat. Tish Hyman

• Empty - Jasper Logan
• Feeling You - Courtney Bell feat. Ariel J.
• Precious Cargo - Dennis Hobbs feat. Moplex

• Something’s Got a Hold of Me - Nicolay feat. Yahzarah
• Feels Like - Oplex
• Blow Drow - Gainstaville feat. Kendawg520
• What Can I Do - Los Lauren feat Danesha Bullard
• Time Sake - Joey Hustle

• Never End - King Rab
• Telepathy - Feat. King Rab, Kendall Spencer & Joey Hustle
• Slide - Supa Star Six

• Staying Up  -Trem Sol feat. King Reckless

• Only You - Oplex

DJ Oplex explores frustrating communication styles and introduces the concept of "silent disruptors." While the episode features bold and direct hip-hop tracks, it contrasts the musical assertiveness with the subtlety of silent disruptors in our lives. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on whether they have such figures in their circles, making for a thought-provoking blend of commentary and hard-hitting tracks.

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Playlist:

G Perico - Turn Up the Flame

Dusty Decks - Slipping Mats

Oplex - Telepathy

Kendrick Lamar - Tv Off

Dajuan Dupri - 145th E. Freestyle

Oplex -  Replenish

Payroll Giovani - 5’s and 6’s

MC Breed feat. Tupac Gotta Get Mine (Remix)

Nicolay - Atmospheres Collides (Feat. Bain)

Oplex - 93 Octane

Episode 108 focuses on navigating differences in opinions and the importance of letting go when disagreements arise. Meanwhile Dj Oplex drops new music from Snoop Dogg, Chance the Rapper and more. The question becomes can you let go of the tension you feel when someone doesn't agree with you?

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In the latest episode of the podcast, DJ Oplex explores mental health, consciousness, and human well-being through Soul and Hip-Hop music. The episode emphasizes self-discovery, highlighting that, only the wise truly understand their identity.

From Kendrick Lamar to Foreign Exchange, it's all here. The question becomes, who are you?

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