Defcee talks about being self-deprecating in his music, the coping mechanisms he uses when times get tough, working with producers Parallel Thought, and their album, Other Blues.

Kingdom Kome talks about American politics, why he admires Che Guevara, working with producer RUEN, and their album, Barrel Reserve.

Imani Nichele talks about becoming a youth poet laureate, why she moved from Detroit to Chicago, and her album, Merry&Rue.

Precyce Politix talks about the lessons he’s learned from disloyal people, how he shares mutant powers with his son Mikey, and his album, The Great and Terrible.

Dereos Roads and Jumbled talk about loss and heartbreak, America’s dehumanization of undocumented immigrants, and their album, Saw the Landmark Missed the Turn.

Philmore Greene talks about his experiences touring in Europe, being a girl dad, and his album, The Grand Design.

San Goodee talks about The Fire Breather Prelude EP, the Phrymal Rage crew, ageism in Hip-Hop, and his upcoming album, The Return of the Fire Breather.

Spectac & Amiri talk about Donald Trump’s character, false prophets in the pulpit, and their album, Beautiful Soul.

EMMA LEE M.C. talks about the importance of gratitude, her complicated relationship with Hip-Hop, working with producer Roccwell, and their EP, Chocolate Bars.

Spectacular Diagnostics talks about the producers that inspire him, digging for records in Chicago, and his album, Appetites.