The 5 is a podcast about music where on each episode, my guest hand selects five pieces that are in whatever way influencing their artistic practice. We listen to each one and discuss why and how they stand out.
My guest for episode 3 is Fat Tony, a rapper based in Los Angeles and born in Houston, Texas.
He's collaborated with artists such as Murs, Antwon and producer Tom Cruz and his music has been critically acclaimed worldwide. His last album MacGregor Park was released on First One Up in 2017. It received Bandcamp's best hip hop album of the year award.
The Houston Press has given fat tony the Best Underground Hip Hop in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2013.
Tracklist:
1. "Put That On Everything" - Brandy
2. "Don't Play Me" - Prince
3. "I Am I Be" - De La Soul
4. "Buddies" - Quelle Chris
5. "Genesis – It's Gonna Get Better [DJ Screw Mix]" - DJ Screw
