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We're back with a bonus episode featuring Mano Sundaresan, a freelance writer and an audio producer at NPR. We discuss the influence of LA rapper Drakeo the Ruler (RIP), links between South Indian film music and rap, and the blog Mano founded last year called No Bells. Below the timestamps, you will find some of Mano's work and some of Akash's work (including a piece for No Bells).

(3:08) Remembering Drakeo the Ruler

(7:36) Early days in Massachusetts

(9:52) Filmi music / 808s & Heartbreaks

(14:08) Identity / Mano's work

(23:07) College days / early career

(30:17) Massachusetts rap / No Bells

Mano's work

1. Kanye comes up empty-handed for NPR
2. Patriot Act wasn't perfect, but it was ours for Vulture
3. No Bells blog

Akash's work

1. A homegrown thing for No Bells
2. The search for Darondo for KALW
3. Summer games return to Rucker for WNYC