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The Next MovementVoodoo (feat. Cosmo Baker)DJ/activist/educator/Philly ambassador Cosmo Baker joins us to talk about life as a DJ in 2025, his recent Book Club gatherings (featuring authors such as Marcus J. Moore and Dan Charnas), the history of The Remedy (a joint venture with Rich Medina) and much more. Then we’ll discuss his album pick for this episode - the Soulquarian era classic “Voodoo” by D’Angelo.Find all things Cosmo Baker related here: cosmobaker.com
2025-03-051h 40The Next MovementInternal Affairs (feat. Rob Cave)Rob Cave has a new project out right now called "God Dose" that was produced in large part by 88-Keys. Rob joined us to talk about how this project came together, the art of writing motivational music, and how an MC from Brooklyn managed to make one of the most Philly songs of all time. Then we discuss Rob's album pick for this episode - the solo debut from Pharoahe Monch - "Internal Affairs".
Stream and purchase "God Dose" here:
https://robcavejr.bandcamp.com/album/god-dose
2024-10-161h 09The Next MovementThe B.Coming (feat. Reef the Lost Cauze)Reef the Lost Cauze has a new album called "The Triumphant" and he says that it is the album that he has been trying to make for years. He joined us to talk about the intentional approach he took towards writing and recording it. He described the sometimes painful process he went through to write it and the emphasis that he placed on giving his audience a variety of narratives and perspectives. And he discusses the resilience and hope that is woven throughout the project. We're gonna talk about all that and Reef's album pick for this episode...
2024-02-071h 19The Next MovementThe Unseen (feat. Q No Rap Name and Philth Spector)Q No Rap Name and Philth Spector are two beat makers based in Philadelphia who also co-host the Philly chapter of Flipabeatclub (FABC) which holds monthly meet ups at Cratediggaz Records at 711 S. 4th St. FABC has become a nationwide movement with chapters in Sacramento, Toronto, L.A., Washington D.C., Bay Area, Austin, Chicago, and Dallas. Q and Philth talked with us about how the Philly chapter got started and shared some of their experiences in building knowledge and networks. We also talked with Q and Philth about their recent collaborative beat tape called "Color Sound Experiment". Then we d...
2024-01-101h 11The Next MovementThe Ghost in the Shell (feat. Oliver Rothstein)Oliver Rothstein is an MC from Philadelphia who embodies the city's grit, struggle, and determination. He has a new album called "The Philadelphian" that captures the struggle and beauty that exists in Philly and he joined us to talk about this project. Then we discuss the project that he picked for this episode - the first mixtape chosen on our show - "The Ghost in the Shell" by Styles P.
Stream and purchase "The Philadelphian" here:
oliverrothstein.bandcamp.com/album/the-philadelphian
2023-11-2955 minThe Next MovementIlladelph Halflife (feat. John Morrison)John Morrison is a writer, DJ, sample flipper, podcast/radio host, and deeply passionate about music history, specifically as it concerns his native Philadelphia. We talked with John about his career as a writer, how it has been informed by his experiences growing up in Philly, and how his own music impacts the way he articulates what he hears from others. Then we get into John's album pick for this episode - "Illadelph Halflife" by The Roots.
The instrumental music you hear in this episode was made by John Morrison and can be found...
2023-10-041h 23The Next MovementAtrocity Exhibition (feat. Blackliq)Virginia mainstay Blackliq joins us to talk about his new project "What Will It Take" with fellow Richmond native Ohbliv. Liq provided the behind the scenes view of what went into making that project, his process as a writer in general, the work he has done teaching kids to write, and his latest adventure as the lead singer in a hardcore band (Armagideon Time). Then we discuss his album pick for this episode - Danny Brown's fourth full-length "Atrocity Exhibition".
Listen to and download "What Will It Take" from Man Bites Dog Records: manbitesdogrecs.bandcamp.com/album/w...
2022-12-211h 41The Next MovementMU.ZZ.LE (feat. Fatboi Sharif)We spoke to Fatboi Sharif in-person at Triple Bottom Brewing Company just before he headed to sound check at Silk City where he later performed with Open Mike Eagle and Video Dave. Sharif spoke with us about his incredible new album “Preaching in Havana” and his album pick for this episode - “MU.ZZ.LE” from Gonjasufi. This was such a fun night! Shout out to Triple Bottom for being so accommodating and to Sharif for being willing to join us.
Listen to and purchase "Preaching in Havana" here: fatboisharif.bandcamp.com/album/preaching-in-havana
2022-12-0730 minThe Next MovementBelow The Heavens (feat. phiik)phiik, one of several enigmatic spitters in the New York based Tase Grip collective, joins us to talk about his latest offering called "CHAINLINK", his project from earlier this year with Lungs and Cise Greeny called "WHERE ARE THE BUGS!?" and last years "THAT WAS A TEST" with S!lence. Then we discuss phiik's album pick for this episode - "Below The Heavens" from Blu and Exile. Døøf, Lungs, S!lence, iblss, and Cise Greeny were all in the room with phiik during this interview and a few of them make cameo appearances, making this a super fun ep...
2022-11-231h 11The Next MovementCapital Punishment (feat. Sleep Sinatra)Nebraska native Sleep Sinatra joins us to talk about his recent release, the Ohbliv produced album "Shadow Self". Sleep discusses the concept behind "Shadow Self" and gave us the story behind his collaboration with Ohbliv. He also talks about the production that he contributed to the recent debut self-titled album from ManDaMyth and offers some insight into the history of the Black arts in Nebraska. Then we discuss his album pick for this episode - the 1998 debut album from Big Pun, "Capital Punishment".
Listen and purchase Sleep Sinatra's "Shadow Self" as well as the rest of his c...
2022-11-091h 06The Next MovementCan-i-bus (feat. Caltrops Press)Caltrops Press is a rap zine and a Tumblr page and a literary vessel that dissects modern hip hop by first joining it seamlessly with world history, classic works of poetry, film, old school lyricism, and razor sharp insight. Joe is the man behind Caltrops and he joins us to talk about his writing, the process behind it, and the story of Caltrops Press. Then we have an unusual discussion about Joe's album pick for this episode, the debut album from Canibus.
Check out Caltrops Press at: caltropspress.tumblr.com
Find it on Twitter and I...
2022-10-261h 22The Next MovementBEGBORROWSTEEL (feat. Child Actor)Max Heath is one half of the duo Child Actor and is the person responsible for crafting the production behind artists such as Armand Hammer (billy woods and E L U C I D), AKAI SOLO, ShrapKnel, Open Mike Eagle, Serengeti, and amani & robalu. He joined us for a thoughtful conversation about the art of beat making and shared some of the stories behind songs like "Charms" (Armand Hammer), "Sun 2 Moon" (AKAI SOLO), and "Old Magic" (E L U C I D). Then we discuss his album pick for this episode - the 2005 release from Count Bass D - "...
2022-10-121h 26The Next MovementMama Said Knock You Out (feat. Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire)We talked with Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire about his forthcoming album “VOL. 1: I Love Y.O.U. Cuz Y.O.U. Ugly”. The album signals a new chapter in eXquire’s life and career and he explained to us how understanding has got him feeling more like himself than ever. Then we nerd out over his album pick for this episode “Mama Said Knock You Out” and eXquire makes a compelling case for why LL Cool J is the greatest rapper of all time.
Stream and purchase "VOL 1: I Love Y.O.U. Cuz Y.O.U. Ugly" right here.
2022-09-281h 14The Next MovementStankonia (feat. Brian Ennals and Infinity Knives)Baltimore based Brian Ennals and Infinity Knives are the duo behind the powerfully cathartic "King Cobra". They joined us for a conversation of substance, which is kind of our thing, but this felt especially relevant to the past two years, as is the music that these two artists have created. Plus we had a fun discussion around their album pick for this episode - "Stankonia"
Stream and purchase "King Cobra" here: phantomlimblabel.bandcamp.com/album/king-cobra
2022-09-141h 15The Next MovementAnd Then There Was X (feat. Justo the MC & maticulous)Justo the MC and maticulous join us to talk about their forthcoming project “Three” and the collaborative relationship that they have built over the course of the past few years. Then we get into their album pick for this episode - “…And Then There Was X” - the third offering in a historic run for the iconic DMX.
Find music from Justo the MC at linktr.ee/Justo_the_mc
Find music and merch from maticulous at maticulous21.bandcamp.com
2022-08-311h 35The Next MovementGuns (feat. E L U C I D)E L U C I D (Armand Hammer) joins us to talk about his excellent new solo release "I Told Bessie" and all things related. Then in the second half we do something that we've never done before...we discuss an album chosen by you, the listener. "Guns" by Quelle Chris is the subject of our focus and we ask E L U C I D to tell us his impressions of the album and Quelle's work as a whole.
You can find "I Told Bessie" and associated merch/physicals at backwoodzstudioz.com or on E L...
2022-08-171h 16The Next MovementThe Cool (feat. Wavy Bagels)The multi-talented Wavy Bagels joins us to discuss his most recent project "BAVY" on which the producer, song writer, rapper, and singer displays his full arsenal. Wavy also talks a bit about "mutatis mutandis", the album he fully produced for S!LENCE at the end of 2021. Then we discuss a rather meaningful album for Wavy, Lupe Fiasco's "The Cool".
Stream/purchase "BAVY" and "mutatis mutandis" from Wavy Bagels on Bandcamp: wavybagels.bandcamp.com
2022-08-031h 10The Next MovementSoul Survivor (feat. TTK)Painter, graphic designer, art director and now film director TTK joins us to talk about his recently premiered short documentary called "Just Like Me". The film was made with the purpose of educating and inspiring the next generation of Black creatives and we discuss some of the motivation and inspiration that both contributed to the film and has already come out of it. We also talk a bit about TTK's time at Mass Appeal including his design work for "Nasir" and DJ Shadow/Run The Jewels "Nobody Speak". Then we discuss TTK's album pick for this episode - Pete Rock's 1998...
2022-07-201h 53The Next MovementWe Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service (feat. Ace Cannons and MIGHTYHEALTHY)Ace Cannons and MIGHTYHEALTHY join us to talk about their recent project MIGHTYCANNONS and the idea/inspiration behind it. We discuss how drums and increased BPMs set them apart from the current independent scene while also bringing a sense of nostalgia. Then, of course, we discuss their album pick for this episode - the final full-length from A Tribe Called Quest.
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The Next MovementWu-Tang Forever (feat. Jamil Honesty and Squeegie O)Staten Island natives Jamil Honesty and Squeegie O join us to talk about their recent debut as the Habor Kidz and the double LP that excited the world in 1997 - Wu-Tang Forever. Jamil and Squeegie have known each other since their childhood days growing up in Mariners Harbor Projects and it was dope to hear perspective on the Wu from people who hail from Shaolin.
2022-06-221h 04The Next MovementAs The World Burns (feat. PremRock)PremRock helps us complete our Wrecking Crew cypher and joins us to talk about his latest release. It's a self-titled album from a group called Ockham's Blazer that lands somewhere between hip-hop, jazz, and electronic music. PremRock tells us how he became involved with the project and how it required a unique approach to writing and recording. Then we dig into Prem's album pick for this episode - the influential full-length debut from the Arsonists - "As the World Burns".
2022-06-081h 08The Next MovementRBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta (feat. Timmhotep Aku)Writer, editor, critic, and culture curator Timmhotep Aku joins us to talk about his career in hip-hop writing (XXL, Pitchfork, NPR, Afropunk and others). We discuss the importance of context within music reviews, becoming a steward of hip-hop culture, NTS radio, and some of the music that Timm is currently listening to. We also get Timm's take on his album pick for this episode - "RBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta" from dead prez.
2022-05-251h 13The Next MovementThe Cold Vein (feat. AJ Suede)We're joined by AJ Suede who spoke with us about his recent album "Hundred Year Darkness" with Small Professor, his previous album "Metatron's Cube" with Televangel, and his album pick for this episode "The Cold Vein" by Cannibal Ox. Big thanks to Suede for his patience working thru some technical issues and for bringing such thoughtful answers to our questions.
2022-05-111h 32The Next MovementStraight Out The Jungle (feat. Masai Bey)Masai Bey is an elusive veteran MC/producer who quietly made incredibly dope music in the late 90's and early 2000's. In a rare interview, Masai joins us to talk about the upcoming re-release of his album "Natural Magic Music" on Uncommon Records, which is set to hit streaming platforms for the first time in June of this year. We'll also talk about an album that heavily influenced his approach to rhyming - the 1988 debut from Native Tongues foundering Jungle Brothers.
2022-04-271h 00The Next MovementMama's Gun (feat. Dan-O)We're joined by Dan-O from Freemusicempire who talks with us about a bunch of stuff including his approach to reviewing music and conducting interviews AND we swap stories of admiration for Erykah Badu and Dan-O’s album pick “Mama’s Gun”.
2022-04-131h 26The Next MovementFood and Liquor (feat. maassai)Brooklyn based artist maassai joins us to talk about her recent project "Personal Year 8" and last year's "With the Shifts" - two introspective and vulnerable projects. She shares some of her process for writing and recording, and the importance she places on representation in creating her music. Then we discuss her album pick for this episode - Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor - and how it reinforced her desire to make music that pushes boundaries and gives voice to those outside the mainstream.
2022-03-301h 01The Next MovementJesus Price Supastar (feat. Alexander Richter)Photographer Alexander Richter joins us to talk about his documentary film "Dark Brother Rise", his cover photo for Armand Hammer's "Haram", the stories behind some of our favorite photos from his portfolio, and the reason Sean Price's second solo LP "Jesus Price Supastar" is one of his favorites.
2022-03-161h 08The Next MovementCheck Your Head (feat. Nosaj from New Kingdom)We're joined by Nosaj from New Kingdom who blessed us with jewel after jewel from his 30 years in the music industry. We talked about the process behind his writing, his approach to making music after a lengthy break from releasing projects, his recent project Acid is Groovy Kill the Pigz, and his album pick for this episode - Check Your Head from the Beastie Boys. Honestly can't say enough about the nuggets of insight you're gonna find here. Be sure to listen until the end to hear an exclusive Beastie Boys cover from Nosaj.
2022-03-021h 53The Next MovementDe La Soul is Dead (feat. Jesse Ferguson)Jesse Ferguson is the owner and head brewer at Interboro Spirits and Ales in Brooklyn. Jesse also has a background in the music industry, having served as the label manager for Definitive Jux for its entire ten year run. He joins the pod to talk about his efforts to combine craft beer and hip-hop, including collaborations with several artists such as Run the Jewels and most recently Bernadette Price (the wife of the late great Sean Price) to release rap inspired brews. Of course, we also talk with Jesse about his time at Def Jux and ask him to tell...
2022-02-161h 07The Next MovementMM...FOOD (feat. Small Professor)Philadelphia native Small Professor joins us to talk about his production on the latest Career Crooks album Never at Peace, his Jawn series of instrumentals, BLUu Edwards with Curly Castro, and ‘86 Witness with the late Sean Price. Then he gives us his take on DOOM’s masterpiece MM...FOOD.
2022-01-261h 29The Next MovementStress: The Extinction Agenda (feat. J Scienide)Rapper/producer J Scienide chats with us about his upcoming project called KAPUT as well as 2021 projects “Somebody’s Paradise,” “Enough to Plague a Saint” with Body Bag Ben, and “Stray From the Pack” with Kev Brown. Then J Scienide tells us why Organized Konfusion’s second LP “Stress: The Extinction Agenda” is one of his favorite albums.
2022-01-121h 35The Next MovementEnd of Year 2021 (feat. Crate 808)Let’s do this End of Year episode! Continuing a tradition we started last year, when we teamed up with the good dudes at Serious Rap Sh*t, we’re bringing you a super duper pod collab. This time around Kam from the Crate 808 Podcast joins us to talk about our favorite albums of the year. No rankings. No awards. No “Bests”. Just some of the music we loved (because it’s impossible to talk about it all!)
2021-12-222h 06The Next MovementDone By The Forces Of Nature (feat. Blockhead)Fun conversation with Blockhead, the prolific producer who recently dropped a full length LP called "Garbology" with long time collaborator Aesop Rock. We talked with Blockhead about his working relationship with Aesop, and the process of creating Garbology as well as Blockhead's approach to making his solo music. Then we discuss Blockhead's album pick for this episode - Done By The Forces Of Nature - the underrated sophomore album from the Native Tongues founding Jungle Brothers.
2021-12-151h 01The Next MovementMidnight Marauders (feat. Pecue)Producer/visual artist and West Philly native Pecue joins us to talk about his recent instrumental project “Excursions” and the design work he’s done over the past couple of years for other artists such as Skrewtape, Zilla Rocca, Brainorchestra, Eddie Kane and more. Then we reminisce over Pecue’s album pick for this episode - the 1993 masterpiece from A Tribe Called Quest - Midnight Marauders.
2021-12-081h 34The Next Movementpotato (feat. Semiratruth)Artist Semiratruth joins us to talk about her most recent project I GOT BANDZ FOR THE MOONLANDIN’. And of course we talk about her album pick for this episode, which is from an artist that we had never heard of before but we hope you’ll find as entertaining as we have - J’Von and his project “potato” are the subject of the second half of our episode.
2021-11-2458 minThe Next MovementLike Water for Chocolate (feat. maticulous)Producer maticulous joins us with a behind the scenes look at his new album “no caps” which features an incredible lineup of emcees including Kev Brown, J. Scienide, Skyzoo, Justo the MC, Breeze Brewin’, Guilty Simpson, Uptown XO, yU, Ill Conscious and more. Then maticulous gives us his take on a Soulquarian classic and Common’s breakthrough success - Like Water for Chocolate.
2021-11-101h 08The Next MovementR.A.P. Music (feat. Alaska and Jason Griff)Alaska and Jason Griff join us to talk about their dark take on pandemic America “Human Zoo”. You know Alaska from Atoms Fam, Hanger 18, and co-host of the Call Out Culture Podcast. And you know Jason Griff as the producer behind the late Scorcese, Alex Ludovico, Insubordinate Records, and the full length “Fireside Chats” from earlier this year. We talk with the two of them about what went into Human Zoo and one of their favorite albums - Killer Mike’s R.A.P. Music.
2021-10-271h 14The Next MovementUptown Saturday Night (feat. Zilla Rocca)On the three year anniversary of the pod we welcome back our very first guest, South Philly native Zilla Rocca. The emcee, beat maker, Wrecking Crew member, and Call Out Culture Podcast co-host talks with us about his latest project Vegas Vic and breaks down one of his favorite albums - Camp Lo’s Uptown Saturday Night.
2021-10-131h 55The Next MovementDonuts (feat. Matteo Urella)Author Matteo Urella joins us to discuss his recently published book “Deep in the Dark with the Art” - a collection of conversations with the creators behind the best cover art of Wu-Tang Clan and their affiliates. We’ll talk about the process of compiling this book, some of the stories that were revealed by its contributors, and we’ll ask Matteo about one of his favorite non-Wu affiliated albums - J Dilla’s opus Donuts.
2021-09-291h 10The Next MovementMoment of Truth (feat. QThree AKA Ear.Drum)A rare interview granted by Philly native QThree AKA Ear.Drum. The producer/emcee talks with us about Deaf Wav (the latest installation in his instrumental series), Perseverance (his third full length LP), and his contributions to Unlearning, Vol. 1 from Evidence. In addition, we talk about the influence of skate boarding on QThree's music, his involvement with the Attack of the Killer Cops merch, and a most influential album on his life and creative approach - Gang Starr's Moment of Truth.
2021-09-1559 minThe Next MovementSection.80 (feat. Amani)Brooklyn emcee/musician Amani joins us to talk about the past year of his creative endeavors, including the excellent An Unknown Infinite with KING VISION ULTRA, the instrumental album From Gratuitous Latters We Fell, his solo project A Constant Condensation, and his guest spot on Armand Hammer's Haram. Then Amani schools us on K-Dot's mixtape catalogue and gives us the story behind his love for Kendrick Lamar's debut album.
2021-09-0153 minThe Next MovementMuddy Waters (feat. YUNGMORPHEUS)The multi-talented YUNGMORPHEUS joins us to talk about his upcoming album with producer Eyedress called Affable with Pointed Teeth, as well as one of his favorite albums of all-time - Muddy Waters from Redman. Somewhere in-between he also touches on the importance of addressing issues facing the Black community in his lyrics, his decision to sample testimony from the MOVE commission on his album States of Precarity, the emphasis of album art on his projects, and some thoughts on the recent Verzuz between the Lox and Dipset.
2021-08-181h 15The Next MovementThe Low End TheoryRob and E. take a look at an undisputed classic and an album that is near and dear to Rob's heart. The Low End Theory was released in 1991, as A Tribe Called Quest attempted to ride the wave created by their debut. Q-Tip's production, particularly his use of jazz samples and live players (including the legendary Ron Carter) along with the dynamic rhyme styles of Tip and Phife made the album instantly adored. But you could read about the album's legacy anywhere. Tune in here to get our stories about the album's impact on our lives.
2021-08-0438 minThe Next MovementHe's the DJ, I'm the Rapper (feat. Homeboy Sandman)The one and only Homeboy Sandman talks with us about his upcoming project Anjelitu, produced by Aesop Rock. And we get the full story from the Mello Music Group artist on how He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper from DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince made hip-hop more relatable and influenced his approach to writing songs.
2021-07-1459 minThe Next MovementReady to Die (feat. Skyzoo)Brooklyn native Skyzoo joins us to talk about his new album All the Brilliant Things, which focuses on cultural appropriation and gentrification, particularly in the neighborhood where he grew up. Then we get Skyzoo's perspective on his album pick for this episode, the undisputed classic Ready to Die. Having grown up just one block from where Biggie lived on St. James Place, Skyzoo brings a personal and insightful view to the conversation.
2021-06-301h 06The Next MovementMurda Muzik (feat. Fat Ray)It's a Bruiser occasion! Detroit veteran Fat Ray has surrounded himself with talented artists for several years, developing relationships with folks like Danny Brown, Black Milk, and J Dilla. He joins us to talk about his most recent project Santa Barbara, which is of course one of the three excellent projects to come from Danny Brown’s Bruiser Brigade so far in 2021. Then we talk about another excellent album that helped Fat Ray get through a difficult time - Mobb Deep’s fourth album Murda Muzik.
2021-06-161h 05The Next MovementMan on the Moon: The End of Day (feat. AKAI SOLO)Gifted wordsmith AKAI SOLO joins us to talk about his project with Navy Blue entitled True Sky. AKAI also shares thoughts about the importance of honesty in his work, as well as the process behind his writing, and his love for Kid Cudi and the first installment in the Man on the Moon trilogy.
2021-06-021h 28The Next MovementGet Rich Or Die Tryin’ (feat. Julian Alexander)Julian Alexander is the founder of Brooklyn based design studio Slang, Inc. and has a rich history of artistic design within the music industry. We talked with Julian about his approach to design, the powerful work he’s doing with the Supremacy Project, and heard stories about some of his past projects with artists such as Ghostface Killah, Jeru The Damaja, Nas, M.O.P., and Mobb Deep. Then we spoke about Julian’s personal relationship with the platinum selling album Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ and how working with 50 Cent has had a dramatic impact on Julian’s career.
2021-05-191h 21The Next MovementSave Yourself (feat. Defcee)We present a thoughtful and introspective convo with emcee, writer, and educator Defcee. His latest release “ceenick Deluxe” with producer Nick Arcade, has become one of our favorite things and we asked about some of the personal details behind the album. Then the three of us nerd out over Defcee’s album pick, ELUCID’s 2016 LP “Save Yourself.”
2021-05-051h 37The Next MovementStakes Is High (feat. T. Eric Monroe)Photographer T. Eric Monroe is known for bringing us iconic moments from the 1990s. His ability to casually slip into green rooms, video shoots, and studio sessions has allowed him to capture rare behind the scenes photos in a uniquely candid way. We talk with him about his early contributions to Thrasher Magazine, his experience working as the Photo Editor at The Source in the mid-90s, and we ask him to share stories behind some of our favorite photos. And course, we ask Monroe to pick one of his favorite albums for us to discuss. De La Soul. Stakes...
2021-04-212h 10The Next MovementThe Sun’s Tirade (feat. Nappy Nina)Nappy Nina joins the show to talk about creating during the past year of the pandemic, including the struggles with mental health that informed much of her work on her latest project Double Down - a collaborative album with producer JWords. Nina also shares some of her early influences and talks about her relocation from Oakland to Brooklyn. Then she helps us dive into one her favorite albums - Isaiah Rashad’s sophomore effort The Sun’s Tirade.
2021-04-0745 minThe Next MovementThe War Report (feat. Armand Hammer)Rap duo Armand Hammer, comprised of billy woods and ELUCID, have teamed up with living legend The Alchemist for their latest album, Haram. Days before the release, Armand Hammer sit down to talk about how the collab with The Alchemist came to pass, the process of recording the album, the unique experience of working with a single producer through a pandemic, and we ask them to reflect on one of their favorite albums, Capone-N-Noreaga’s 1997 debut The War Report.
2021-03-241h 14The Next MovementSchoolly D (feat. Max Ochester)Max Ochester is the owner of Brewerytown Beats, a record shop in Philadelphia. But Max has also used the shop and his Philly connections to preserve the city’s rich music history. From reissuing previously unheard jazz and soul recordings to organizing efforts to save local institutions such as Sigma Sound Studios and the Coltrane House, Max has put in some work and has mesmerizing stories about it all. He gives us a behind the scenes look at last year’s Sotheby’s hip-hop auction and a report from Schoolly D himself on his groundbreaking self-titled debut album.
2021-03-101h 34The Next MovementA Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing (feat. Breeze Brewin’)Breeze Brewin’ graces us with insight into his life, the arch of his career, his new album - Hindsight - while also dropping gems about Black Sheep’s debut. Just like A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing we think you’ll find this interview a bit different.
2021-02-241h 53The Next MovementPsychoanalysis: What Is It?! (feat. Fatboi Sharif)Fatboi Sharif talks about Gandhi Loves Children, his recent project with producer Roper Williams. In the process he also touches on influences, his interest in film, his creative approach, not releasing 12 albums per year, and helps us examine the oddity that is Prince Paul’s solo debut - Psychoanalysis: What Is It?!
2021-02-101h 04The Next MovementThe Lost Tapes (feat. Chris Maestro)Chris Maestro, founder and principle owner of BierWax in Brooklyn joins us to talk about the overlap between hip hop and craft beer, the diversity (or lack thereof) in the craft beer industry, the trials and tribulations of owning a small business during COVID, and a bunch of opinions about Nas and The Lost Tapes (2002).
2021-01-271h 52The Next MovementMadvilliany (feat. HooksArthur)Rapper/producer HooksArthur discusses his latest project Wave Form Fluent, its emphasis on art in all its forms, working with Influence Prod, and the chance encounter that led to an unlikely friendship with his mentor/engineer Zesto Q. Then Hooks helped us unpack the legacy of DOOM and the brilliance of Madvilliany. RIP DOOM. Metal Face forever.
2021-01-131h 09The Next MovementThe Miseducation of...(feat. Eric Johnson)Photographer Eric Johnson is responsible for some of hip-hop’s most iconic images including several enduring album photos from the likes of Cam’ron, De La Soul, Biggie, and Lauryn Hill. Eric joins the pod to discuss his experiences working with some of these artists and to tell the story of his involvement in L-Boogie’s classic solo debut.
2020-12-231h 04The Next MovementEnd of Year 2020 (feat. Serious Rap Sh*t)We teamed up with the fellas from the Serious Rap Sh*t Podcast to discuss our favorite albums of the year. We were each tasked with picking three albums and found surprisingly little overlap, which led to a diverse convo about these great bodies of work. 2020 sucked. But this music didn’t. Instead, it sustained us, gave words to our feeling, and made our feelings into sound. And sometimes it just banged hard as sh*t.
2020-12-092h 08The Next MovementDr. Octagonecologyst (feat. Chong Wizard)DJ/producer/label head Chong Wizard shares the story of his progression from hip hop journalist to executive producer and gives us a look behind his new project with emcee Zilla Rocca, including the story of how that guest verse from the late great Malik B. ended up on the album. And then a thoughtful discussion about the far out sounds of Dr. Octagon.
2020-11-2555 minThe Next Movement3 Feet High And Rising (feat. Michelle Willems)Michelle Willems is an art director/designer who generously shared some of her experiences working at Sony Music, Tommy Boy, and the MTV Networks. Highlights include the photo shoot for Big L’s debut album, that one time she was asked to meet Kool G Rap in a secret location, and the story behind the Stakes is High cover image. All that and a discussion with Michelle about her relationship with De La Soul and 3 Feet High And Rising.
2020-11-111h 01The Next MovementThe Minstrel Show (feat. ILL Conscious)While literally walking the streets of Baltimore, ILL Conscious talks about his latest work, The Epic of Gilgamesh, and his upcoming project with producer Mute Won called Acres of Diamonds (the lyrics to which were actually lost earlier this year!). Hear that story and more, including ILL’s love for Little Brother and their second album. And make sure you listen until the end for a special cameo from another Baltimore spitta!
2020-10-2838 minThe Next MovementFuncrusher Plus (feat. GENG PTP aka KING VISION ULTRA)As the purveyor of “weaponized media” at PTP (Purple Tape Pedigree) and thru a history with storied NYC underground crews like Atoms Family, Geng has contributed to and been a witness of the full spectrum of sound in hip-hop. We explore some of those experiences with discussions on being a teacher, using art to build and better community, his excellent album An Unknown Inifite with fellow New Yorker Amani, and the enormous influence of Company Flow’s Funcrusher Plus.
2020-10-141h 59The Next MovementThe Infamous (feat. House Shoes)Extensive sit down with Detroit legend House Shoes who provides his customary no bullshit perspective on beer, politics, beat flips, ownership, Street Corner Music, Danny Brown, 8 Mile, and much much more including thoughts on his favorite album of any genre - Mobb Deep’s classic sophomore effort.
2020-09-301h 30The Next MovementBeneath the Surface (feat. Kenny Segal)L.A. based producer Kenny Segal has contributed to some of the most unique and creative projects in the “art rap” scene, including recent albums Purple Moonlight Pages with R.A.P. Ferreira, Ajai with Serengeti, and Hiding Places with billy woods. Kenny tells us about his intro to Project Blowed, his work with Team Supreme, honing the craft of building intricate soundscapes for dense lyricism, and much more. And we ask Kenny to educate us about his album of choice - the omid produced Project Blowed comp Beneath the Surface. If you’re into L.A.’s underground scene at all t...
2020-09-161h 15The Next MovementATLiens (feat. Darby Wheeler)Filmmaker Darby Wheeler is best known stateside for his directing on the most excellent Netflix series Hip-Hop Evolution. He drops some jewels about his experience creating the show, gives us a preview of the in-progress D&D Studios documentary, and chats a bit about Scenario Media and their upcoming projects. And, of course, we all swap stories about Darby’s album of choice - Outkast’s ATLiens.
2020-09-021h 12The Next MovementBoyz N The Hood (feat. Dad Bod Rap Pod)The second installment in a two-part collab with Nate and Demone from Dad Bod Rap Pod. The first part of the discussion takes place on their pod, where we talked about the soundtrack to the film Juice. Here the four of us discuss music from the motion picture Boyz N The Hood. Does Compton’s Most Wanted have the best cut? Has Tony Toni Tone’s “Me and You” aged better than Nate wants to admit? Is this the last lap for Ice Cube’s militant gangster persona? Listen for our thoughts and more. And be sure to check out both episo
2020-08-191h 04The Next MovementBlack On Both SidesBy 1999 Mos Def had already made a name for himself as a freestyle wizard in New York, a gifted MC that held crowds captive with Lyricist Lounge, and as one half of Black Star. Still he crafted a solo debut that seemed to ignore the hype yet managed to blow us away with its genre bending optimism at a time when hip hop was losing its golden luster. Black On Both Sides delivered a love letter to Blackness that is just as excellent and relevant 20 years later.
2020-08-051h 11The Next MovementChannel Orange (feat. Ursula Rucker)The poet/singer/activist/recording artist Ursula Rucker brings us needed inspiration as she shares how she is meeting the current reckoning for our country (and our city). True to form, she also challenges us to “do the work” and create the nation that we long to live in. And for the first time on the show we discuss an album from a singer, Frank Ocean, in our attempts to follow Ursula’s mandate - “Don’t limit hip hop...ever”
2020-07-221h 17The Next MovementBreaking AtomsIn 1991 Main Source dropped some game changing science in the form of Breaking Atoms. Yes, it gave us the first recorded verse from Nas (and one of the illest posse cuts of all time). Yes, it featured ground breaking sample-based production. But it also touched on just about every aspect of the life of young Black men including the still relevant and infinitely clever take on police brutality Just a Friendly Game of Baseball. We’re gonna talk about it all but give that track and our current perspective on recent racial injustice a long look.
2020-07-081h 14The Next MovementSupreme Clientele (feat. Kount Fif)Kount Fif is the co-owner of Man Bites Dog Records and the producer behind projects like Uncommon Nasa’s City As School and the upcoming release from Baltimore’s Sinista Daniro. He drops by the pod to give us his take on the historic protests happening across the nation, the history of his relationship with Man Bites Dog, his approach as a producer, and his thoughts on an album that prolonged Wu-Tang’s relevance - the second solo joint from Ghostface Killah.
2020-06-241h 15The Next MovementBlack ReignQueen Latifah’s third album, bolstered by a successful hit TV show, brought her the most commercial hit of her career, won her a Grammy, and spoke for all women of color. “Who you callin’ a bitch???” might just be as relevant a question today as it was in 1993. We dig into that question and more with a long look at Black Reign.
2020-06-101h 03The Next MovementThe D&D Project (feat. David Lotwin)David Lotwin, co-owner of the famous D&D Studios and co-founder of D&D Recording, blesses the pod with his wealth of insight into NYC hip hop. From the studio’s beginnings recording reggae to its work with Deee-Lite to becoming a destination for just about every New York hip hop artist you can think of (Nas, Biggie, Jay-Z, KRS-One, Gang Starr, Jeru the Damaja, Smif-N-Wesson, Black Moon, Lord Finesse, Fat Joe and many many more) D&D played a huge role in shaping the culture. David gives us the history of the studio, some of his favorite memories, the st...
2020-05-2053 minThe Next MovementMe Against The World (feat. Chris Skillz)Chris Skillz is an artist who wears his emotion on his sleeve. His lyrics are laced with unparalleled vulnerability and at times such sensitive subjects as depression, suicidal thoughts, and surviving sexual abuse are openly addressed. The Delaware MC gives us an in-depth look at his creative process, his vision as an artist, and his admiration for 2Pac’s Me Against The World.
2020-05-061h 00The Next MovementSoundpieces: Da Antidote!In these wild times we turn to Wildchild, DJ Romes, and Madlib to help us get thru. The trio known as Lootpack debuted in 1999 on Stones Throw Records and set the label on a trajectory for greatness. Stay home and take a listen as we ponder the mystery of Madlib’s mastery, give props to the underrated Likwit Crew, and much much more.
2020-04-221h 07The Next MovementLiquid Swords (feat. XP the Marxman)As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to impact the U.S., Los Angeles native XP the Marxman joins the show to talk about the impact its already having on artists. He also goes in depth about the influence East Coast artists have had on his career, his upcoming project with Roc Marciano, his work with L.A.’s homeless population, and his album of choice - GZA’s legendary Liquid Swords.
2020-04-0857 minThe Next MovementViolent By DesignBy the year 2000 the Golden Age was over and rap was flooded with over-commercialized music. But in Philly the trio of Vinnie Paz, Stoupe The Enemy of Mankind, and Jus Allah crafted an incredibly unique album that became legendary for the city and significant for the entire indie circuit of that era. This episodes examines the sophomore effort from Jedi Mind Tricks.
2020-03-251h 15The Next MovementAll Eyez On Me (feat. All Hail Y.T.)Delaware based emcee All Hail Y.T. comes thru to talk about his latest collab with producer Tone Beatz - The Spoils Babylon. Y.T. also shares about the growth that led to his name change (formerly Yung Texxus), the importance of learning all aspects of the business of music, and the most influential artist/album of his lifetime - 2Pac’s classic double LP.
2020-03-1152 minThe Next MovementIllmatic (feat. Awon)Awon is the co-owner of Don’t Sleep Records, co-star of the documentary Underdogs and an ill emcee based out of VA. He joins The Next Movement to talk about his beginnings, his approach to his art and business, being a part of a hip hop family, and the album that many say is the best of all time.
2020-02-261h 07The Next MovementWhen Disaster StrikesBusta Rhymes released his sophomore effort in 1997 and instantly became a household name. The albums singles and associated videos elevated the art of hip hop to new heights. But does Busta get the respect he deserves? Is crowning him the “jester” of hip hop a fair title?
2020-02-1245 minThe Next MovementHell on Earth (feat. Estee Nack)Estee Nack comes thru to talk about Carpe Noctem, living in the present, using rap as a means to a greater end, raiding his uncle’s closet as a kid, the current scene in Lynn, MA and Mobb Deep’s classic third album.
2020-01-2248 minThe Next MovementHard to Earn (feat. Uncommon Nasa)Rapper/producer/recording engineer/writer Uncommon Nasa drops in to talk about his latest project City As School, social media, Staten Island, legacy, and one of his favorite albums - Gang Starr’s classic fourth full-length.
2020-01-081h 05The Next MovementEnd of Year 2019Talking about all of our favorite things from 2019 - favorite albums, favorite tracks, favorite beats, favorite moments from the show...you get the idea.
2019-12-181h 17The Next MovementOnly Built 4 Cuban Linx (feat. Superior)German-based producer Superior joins the pod to talk about growing up with hip hop in Germany, his evolution as a beat maker, teaming up with Eto for Long Story Short, his latest project - Baladas with Estee Nack, and his favorite Wu-Tang album - the instantly classic debut from Raekwon.
2019-12-0453 minThe Next MovementKollage (feat. Flygirrl)Stacey “Flygirrl” Wilson is an artist, designer, curator, event producer, and Philadelpha Creative Ambassador who embodies hip-hop culture. She’s co-hosted Tastytreats w/Questlove - a weekly hip-hop party that saw some of the most legendary emcees and DJs in the game come thru weekly for 13 years. She’s thrown private parties for Prince. She’s had art published in Jill Scott’s book of poetry and in a documentary about J Dilla. There’s much more but not enough space here to continue. Flygirrl fills us in on her creative growth, her latest close encounter with a legendary artist, what exactly h...
2019-11-061h 12The Next MovementDare Iz A Darkside (feat. Vic Spencer)“Highly loved by Chicago hoods” and “highly hated by the Chicago scene” - Vic Spencer talks his latest release, his record label, his work with Chicago’s youth and one of his favorite albums...Redman’s classic sophomore effort.
2019-10-0256 minThe Next MovementNo One Can Do It BetterThe D.O.C. helped pen iconic, grounding breaking, raw tales of violence and anger and “street knowledge” for N.W.A. But his own debut was something completely different, with a barrage of word play and charisma that few in 1989 could match. And with Dre helming the boards there was no way to deny its greatness.
2019-09-041h 14The Next MovementPTSD (feat. Ronald Crawford)Ronald Crawford is a therapist from North Philly that combines hip hop and clinical interventions in an effort to engage those who don’t buy into traditional therapy. He joins the pod to talk about his work and one of his favorite albums - PTSD by Pharoahe Monch.
2019-08-071h 19The Next MovementLet’s Get Free (feat. Reef The Lost Cauze)Reef The Lost Cauze has become one of Philly’s legendary emcees. He drops in to talk about his growth as an artist and the impact of the debut album from dead prez on both his life and his music. All of it left us questioning, Where is that Black Thought/Reef The Lost Cauze collab???
2019-07-081h 26The Next MovementThe Sun Rises in the EastJeru the Damaja’s debut remains an overlooked classic with pristine production from DJ Premier. Rob and E. examine the creative process behind the album, the importance of its black empowerment, Jeru’s “freaky” flow, and all the beef it set off.
2019-06-031h 17The Next MovementConcrete Law (feat. Backbone)This extra special episode was recorded backstage at the Dungeon Family reunion tour on April 24th, 2019 and features an interview with first generation DF member Backbone.
2019-05-1324 minThe Next MovementI Phantom (feat. Curly Castro)Philadelphia transplant Curly Castro is keeping boom-bap alive in the City of Brotherly Love. He drops in to talk about his latest solo offering and a classic Def Jux album that has influenced his trajectory - Mr. Lif’s flawless concept project I Phantom.
2019-04-292h 05The Next MovementThe ScoreThe Fugees released one of the biggest mainstream hip-hop albums of the 90s, with wide commercial appeal and big budget videos. Rob and E. examine the relationships, the repercussions, and the Reality of the Refugee Camp’s recording.
2019-04-081h 19The Next MovementSoul FoodThe blues and gospel of Goodie Mob’s first release addressed poverty and pain from a uniquely southern perspective. Rob and E. talk about how they connected with this Dirty South classic.
2019-03-041h 02The Next MovementIt’s Dark and Hell is HotIn 1998 DMX brought hip-hop back to the streets. Rob and E. take a look at how X took over the game, the times when he went too far, and how his debut album brought stardom to a 16-year old producer.
2019-02-041h 24The Next MovementIronman (feat. Zilla Rocca)South Philly’s own Zilla Rocca joins Rob and E. to talk about his new solo album, being a working rapper, and to boldly defend Ghostface Killah’s Ironman as better than The Beatles.
2019-01-071h 37The Next MovementEnd of Year 2018The Next Movement presents the top 12 albums of 2018. Rob and E. give you their year-end lists and try not to talk about Kanye.
2018-12-101h 26The Next MovementStrictly Business1988 was jam packed with classic rap albums. What made Strictly Business stand out? In part one of this special two part episode Rob and E. frame up EPMD’s landmark debut.
2018-12-0254 minThe Next Movement2Pacalypse NowRob and E. break down 2Pac’s first album and discuss its production, its controversy, and its messages on police brutality, racism, poverty, and trauma.
2018-11-051h 07The Next MovementIntroOn the first episode of The Next Movement hosts Rob and E. discuss their hip-hop origins, swap go-to albums, and share their favorite samples.
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