TheLevelPlayingField Podcast.

Fresh from RDG, we converse with the one and only Lgee - the MC we all need for the 2020s. We also tuck into some Alfredo, brought to us by Freddie Gibbs and the Alchemist, but only after exploring Mancunian rapper Aitch's new EP, Polaris (featuring production from Kenny Beats). Bon appetit! 0:00 - 1975, Tom Misch; 2:23 - Tracks of the Week; 5:55 - Lgee Interview; 23:00 - Aitch; 48:01 - Technique of the Week; 52:24 - Freddie Gibbs/The Alchemist. 👉

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Going full trap this week, we break down Future’s 70-minute 'High Off Life' and try squeeze some blood out of the stone that is NAV’s 'Good Intentions'. We also chat to none other than another Seth - upcoming jazz/house producer and DJ Seth Chohan, all the way from Leeds! 0:25 - Bowie/Kanye theory; 3:02 - Tracks of the Week; 8:30 - Seth Chohan (interview); 66:44 - Future; 90:28 - NAV. 👉

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In our lengthiest episode to date, we sit down with Indica Palm Radio before bringing out our official Drake Correspondent, Fazan, to break down the new Dark Lane Demo Tapes. 1:38 - Tracks of the Week; 10:17 - Drake; 85:00 - Indica Palm Radio (Interview). 👉

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This week, we have our first ever guest! We are joined by rapper Skard to discuss his new project, hot musical takes and his favourite tea (hint: he’s wrong). We break down Westside Gunn’s resplendent ‘Pray for Paris’ and Fiona Apple’s much talked about ‘Fetch the Bolt Cutters.' 0:57 - Skard Interview; 30:26 - Westside Gunn; 67:50 - Fiona Apple. 👉

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Our first ever special! Join us as we take a look at the legacy of Dr. Dre’s evergreen masterpiece ‘The Chronic’, as well as hip-hop pioneer Mike Dean’s solo studio debut, '4:20,' after nearly 4 decades at the forefront of the game. Enjoy! 1:16 - Tracks of the Week; 4:50 - Technique of the Week; 7:21 - Mike Dean; 46:45 - Dr. Dre. 🗣💨 👉

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New, new, new! We review the new ‘The New Toronto 3’ by Tory Lanez - completing the Canadian R&B trilogy - and the Strokes’ also new ‘The New Abnormal’. Who knew? We also take a look at Headie One and Fred Again’s fresh joint tape, 'GANG,' which is quite possibly a defining moment for drill music. 0:49 - Tracks of the Week; 7:49 - Tory Lanez; 27:23 - Technique of the Week; 30:42 - The Strokes. 👉

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Our sophomore episode sees us explore the role of the live instrument in today’s popular music. This week’s album choices couldn’t be more different to each other - we delve into PARTYNEXTDOOR’s 'PARTYMOBILE' and Thundercat’s Flying Lotus-produced 'It Is What It Is'. 0:37 - Tracks of the Week; 8:08 - PARTYNEXTDOOR; 25:20 - Technique of the Week; 27:37 - Thundercat. 👉

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For our first episode we take a look at the new Run The Jewels tracks and some of our other favourites from this week. We discuss the revival of the sound of the 80s and how that has influenced Dua Lipa's "Future Nostalgia" and The Weeknd's "After Hours". 1:00 - Tracks of the Week; 6:53 - Dua Lipa; 25:08 - Technique of the Week; 28:03 - The Weeknd. 👉

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