The Record Spinner Podcast

In Episode 15, Noel discusses holiday happenings, some vinyl news, and a fantastic movie about jazz that he watched. The Record Spinner's topic explores some of Jazz music's key figures who helped usher in the Hip Hop genre for the younger generation of black artists. Noel discusses the impact of jazz giants such as Donald Byrd, Herbie Hancock, and Weldon Irvine (and a few others). Hit play and tell us if we forgot to mention any interesting jazz acts or jazz/hip-hop collabs.

Lastly, while recording and EQing this ep, the news of the death of underground hip hop legend and pioneer MF DOOM broke. Noel has mentioned countless times the importance of DOOM to Noel's musical journey. We at the Record Spinner Podcast love the metal face villain, and our hearts and thoughts are with the family of DOOM and all in the black music community, who are grieving this sudden and tragic loss. Do believe Noel will have words on what DOOM meant to black music shortly.

Peace family, and Happy 2021!!!

Episode 003 (15) features an interview with Noel's long time musician pal, Jonathan, in part 1 of a four-part series discussing the impact of the Rock/Rap group, Rage Against the Machine. Noel prefaces this interview with some thoughts on the group's societal impact and some thoughts on the late great poet, songwriter, and artist Gil-Scott Heron. As always, please give me a shout at [email protected] or follow me on IG: rebirthofthecool and check out the website.

In this special update of the Record Spinner Podcast, Noel discusses the passing of black jazz giant, pianist, and part-founder of the Strata East record label, Stanley Cowell. Noel speaks on the importance of the artist's work, both spiritually and politically. Noel also dives into jazz's black consciousness movement of the 60s and the 70s and draws some interesting parallels between the post reconstruction industry of sharecropping and that of the contemporary music industry.

The book by Isabel Wilkerson that he mentions is called "The Warmth of Other Suns." As always, shoot your questions, comments, and opinions to [email protected] and check out the Record Spinner Podcast webpage and sign up for the forum page to receive updates on the progress of that project.

In the final episode leading into season two, Noel discusses his second trip to Byrdland Records in NOMA, DC. Noel also gives some general updates on the status of some recently purchased records (from Germany) and plans for the Record Spinner podcast website. Lastly, Noel questions white audiences support of black conscious music. Please give us your thought and let us know what you think!

The Record Spinner Podcast episode zero covers Noel's recent trip to Byrdland Record Shop, recent grabs from Germany, as well as some goals for the upcoming season of TRS. Noel also discusses his music credentials and gives listeners a brief overview of his love affair with music.

Please let us know what artist you would like to hear more about and what artist you are currently listening to. WE WANT TO KNOW!!!

Happy Holidays, everyone!! In the final episode of the season, Noel treats listeners to a cool story about meeting three jazz musicians in one night while being lonely in the nation’s capital. The Record Spinner Podcast will return after the holiday season (Jan 3) with new content and topics every Sunday at 6pm. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and thank you for your support.

Episode Cover Art: FlySiifu - Pink Siifu & Fly Anakin

Episode 9 of the Record Spinner Podcast revisits a topic from earlier in the season (Ep 3: F*** the Bag Policy) and ranks the best and worst record shops in the District of Columbia. This time, Noel stays on topic. He also discusses some preorders that he has ordered and a new favorite hip hop artist, too.

Note: I don't not own the cover art.

Episode cover art

In Episode 7, Noel touched on some of his favorite Blaxploitation films while highlighting Sun Ra's "Space is the Place. Episode 8 of the Record Spinner Podcast explores some of the best Blaxploitation soundtracks and the artist who created them. Noel also discusses some of his recent grabs and addresses some formatting issues bought up by an unnamed listener. Tune in and tell us what your favorite movie/blaxploitation soundtrack is…

In episode seven of the Record Spinner Podcast, Noel pays tribute to Jeopardy game show host and fellow record collector Alex Trebek. Noel discusses where his recent grabs are and how he got the wrong record from a seller. Finally, this episode topic explores Sun Ra's origin, music, and 1974 cult classic, blaxploitation film, "Space is the Place." Noel explains his understanding of the fantastic film and what it means for black people in America.

Episode Six, Noel dives into some vinyl news, new grabs, and a new release from one of his favorite hip hop artist making music right now, Mach Hommy!

Tell us who your favorite hip hop artist is and how we can hear him.

Also note: I do not own the rights to this episode cover art or the music played during the show.