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In this Season 8 Episode 21 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by a special guest/cousin of The Infamous Nonsense, hailing from the bowels of the 209—Tim Dogg. In this episode, we jump into a number of topics such as early 90s/2000s hip-hop, how music has changed, Bay Area hip-hop group—Zion I, rappers rapping other artist’s lyrics, the recent Drake/Kendrick Lamar beef, Drake’s new track featuring AI 2Pac & AI Snoop Dogg, UFC, the rise of Texas rapper—That Mexican OT, craziest places to smoke weed, The Grouch & Eligh, plus so much more. We get to hit our guest with a segment we haven’t done in a long while—“The 5 Questions of Fury”! We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”. Enjoy. Subscribe & tell a friend.
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n this Season 8 Episode 20 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you our annual 420 Special. Throughout this smoky episode, we dive into topics such as Cheech & Chong on Bert Kreischer’s podcast, Happy Gilmore 2, Brotha Lynch Hung’s brand-new track, the biggest cannabis rap icon, RBL Posse and “Don’t Give Me No Bammer Weed”, different renditions of the classic track—“Smoke 2 Joints”, best stoner movies, Freestyle Fellowship’s “Mary” song, Master P, the Mac Dre-Jeff Gordon connection, this plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”, 420 style. Enjoy. Subscribe & tell a friend.
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In this Season 8 Episode 18 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary Bronx emcee/producer—Rob Sonic aka Bobby Freedom. Rob Sonic dives into a number of topics including relocating from D.C. to the Bronx as a teenager, discovering hip-hop through his brother, early influences growing up, breakdancing and the B-Boy era, starting out in the hip-hop group—Sonic Sum, the evolution of East Coast hip-hop, mastering the synthesizer-style production, getting played on KCR, meeting El-P, Def Jux, the 20th anniversary of his debut album—Telicatessin, meeting and collaborating with Aesop Rock, creating the Hail Mary Mallon group, the story of Mary Mallon, his collection of signature bandanas, his latest album—Latrinalia, new music, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”, Rob Sonic style. Enjoy. Subscribe & tell a friend. Rob Sonic joins us at the 32:08 mark.
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In this Season 8 Episode 18 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you a Throw It Down Thursday’ Special. We jump into a bunch of subjects including E-40, Rappin’ 4-Tay, Eminem’s new Benzino diss track, the return of Swollen Members with a recent #1 hit, the Oscars, a review of the Fresh Coast Tour, a Mr.Ballen story about Liam Neeson, Bad Bunny suing a fan, Suge Knight’s latest claim, Tyson vs Paul, Cobalt45’s “Lost Funk” music video, Adam Sandler’s Spaceman, canceling TV shows and movies, Scribble Jam, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”. Enjoy. Subscribe & tell a friend.
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In this Season 8 Episode 17 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by Oakland legend/co-founder of Hieroglyphics—Pep Love. Pep Love dives into a number of subjects including relocating from Mississippi to California at 12-years old, early influences growing up, meeting A-Plus at an early age, the formation of the Hieroglyphics collective and its 30-year anniversary, recording the debut Hieroglyphics album—3rd Eye Vision, the track “After Dark”, working with major labels, evolving his unique sound, the Ice Cube-Del the Funky Homosapien connection, the legendary Hieroglyphics logo, Bay Area hip-hop in the 90s/early 2000s, meeting and collaborating with the Living Legends, Kanye West, who he is currently listening to, a special Mac Miller show, his theory aliens & the pyramids, a new album in the works, plus so much more. Other topics discussed include Killer Mike’s Grammy hat trick, GANGSTARR, Del the Funky Homosapien, Jorge Masvidal/Nate Diaz, the newest Diddy allegation, Busta Rhymes physically removing his opening act, the Super Bowl outcome, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”, Pep Love style. Enjoy. Subscribe & tell a friend.
Pep Love joins us at the 39:22 mark.
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In this Season 8 Episode 16 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by San Francisco-based artist/producer, Brycon. Brycon dives into a number of topics including living in San Francisco and the current state of the city, how he got involved in making music, early influences growing up, relocating to SF from North Carolina, why he chose producing or rapping, making the album ‘Can’t Stay Perched All the Time’ with Bay Area legend—Equipto, The Watershed crew, the process of naming an instrumental track, his newest album—‘Devastating! Forces of Nature!’ with Japanese producer—Ill Sugi, a full demo of how to properly hit a chalice, the process of searching for samples, a crazy dream collaboration/touring ensemble idea, performing DJ sets, turntablism, Andre 3000’s ‘New Blue Sun’ album, working with Oakland legend—L*Roneous, Zumbi of Zion I, Gurp City, plus so much more. Other topics discussed include Aesop Rock’s iconic track—“Daylight”, E-40, the Super Bowl, favorite streaming services, the most positive rappers, the first successful Neuralink transplant, etc. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”, Brycon style. Enjoy. Subscribe & tell a friend.
Brycon joins us at the 1:03:39 mark.
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In this Season 8 Episode 15 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you the first episode of 2024 featuring SF-based emcee—Professa Gabel. Professa Gabel jumps into a number of topics including his recent segment on Channel 5 News, the Gabel Family Tree, his rap name, the Opening Act podcast with Equipto, interviewing Berner, his newest albums—The Bay Lebowski & Niche Hors D’oeuvres, being a marijuana entrepreneur, the city of San Francisco—including best music venues and best secret food spots, making music videos, Mac Dre, dream collaborations, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”, Professa Gabel style. Enjoy. Subscribe & tell a friend.
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In this Season 8 Episode 14 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you the finale of 2023, featuring LA-based legendary emcee—Rifleman aka Ellay Khule. Rifleman dives into a bunch of topics including the release of his new book—King Khule, the 29th anniversary of Project Blowed, performing live, the art of freestyling, battling and beating Eminem at the ‘97 Rap Olympics, creating the chop-rap style, the importance of the GoodLife Cafe, an overview of some past standout GoodLife attendees, his son/successful rapper—Suspect, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”, Rifleman style. Enjoy. Subscribe and tell a friend.
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In this Season 8 Episode 13 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you our annual Holidaze Special, accompanied by Milk&Mics alumni/close friend of the podcast—Oscar Goldman. Along with Oscar, we dive into a number of topics including the 1-year anniversary of the self-titled Oscar Goldman album, doing a show at his High School, performing with the Co-Defendants, new projects in the works, dream collaborations, favorite Christmas movies, the top Christmas villain, best fast food restaurants, Aesop Rock’s Integrate Tech Solutions, Sole, Myles Bullen, the 2pac murder, skateboarding, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”. Enjoy. Subscribe and tell a friend.
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In this Season 8 Episode 12 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you a MILKSgiving Special. During the episode we are joined by legendary New York-based producer—Blockhead and LA-based legend-in-the-making—A-F-R-O. Blockhead talks about a number of topics including starting out as a rapper, meeting and working with Aesop Rock, producing music for over 20 years, creating Labor Days, the music-making process behind Garbology, the significance of naming an album, starting a partnership with billy woods, the recent release of his new album—The Aux, his love for basketball, plus so much more.
A-F-R-O dives into a number of subjects, including acting on the VHS1 show—The Breaks, going on the Tonight Show & Queen Latifah Show at 17-years old, the influence Gift of Gab had on his career, being taken under the wing by R.A. The Rugged Man, his speedy rap style, meeting DJ Premier, making a tribute album to MF DOOM, freestyling, his all-time favorite movie, making AFRO Polo with Marco Polo, his favorite Thanksgiving dish, plus so much more.
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Blockhead joins us at the 29:48 mark.
A-F-R-O joins us at the 1:20:11 mark.
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In this Season 8 Episode 11 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary artist & pioneer of independent hip-hop—Self Jupiter of Freestyle Fellowship. Jupiter dives into a number of topics, including what inspired him to become a rapper, meeting Myka 9, P.E.A.C.E, & Aceyalone, the early days of Freestyle Fellowship, being nominated for a Grammy for ‘To Whom it May Concern’, the recording process, some of his runner-up rap names, the impact The Good Life Cafe had on his career, transitioning into a solo artist, working with Kenny Segal, new music, & what career he’d be doing if he wasn’t a rapper. Other topics we discuss include Swollen Members, Missy Elliot, Jerry Seinfeld, Blueface vs Matthew Stafford, Wu-Tang Clan vs A Tribe Called Quest, Jared Leto climbing the Empire State Building, Sexxy Red, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Self Jupiter Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”. Enjoy. Subscribe and tell a friend.
Self Jupiter joins us at the 28:09 mark.
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In this Season 8 Episode 10 Halloween Special of Milkcrates & Microphones, we do it spooky style, with a cold open about classic horror movies, as well as an exclusive interview with Loki Excelsior—a founding member of the Siccmade Muzicc crew. Loki dives into a number of subjects such as growing up in Sacramento, the knowledge he gained from a meeting with Ice T, being a pioneer of horrorcore rap, creating the iconic track—Datz What I Said with Brotha Lynch Hung, Master P, recording his debut album—Illegitimati, the filming of the horror flick—Now Eat, what sparked his motivation for a comeback, his new album—Pineapple, his favorite horror movie, plus so much more. We also bring you Loki “Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week” & some special “Spooky Song Picks of the Week”. Enjoy. Subscribe and tell a friend.
Loki Excelsior joins us at the 36:47 mark.
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In this Season 8 Episode 9 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we jump into a number of topics, including Keefe D being charged for the 2pac murder, the AI 2pac-made diss track, Eminem, OutKast achieving the best rap album of all time, Drake tying Michael Jackson, Antonio Brown, Nate Diaz, new Atmosphere music (which we premier), $uicideBoy$ stopping their show, our top 3 Halloween movies, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”. Enjoy. Subscribe and tell a friend. Follow us on Instagram @milkandmics and on Facebook @Milkcrates & Microphones Download Milkcrates & Microphones and listen to us on Spotify, Apple, PodBean, and everywhere else you get your podcasts. Thanks for riding with us Milk People.
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In this Season 8 Episode 8 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we dive into a number of subjects—Eyedea & Abilities, the new Living Legends album cover, Murs, Souls of Mischief, 93 ‘til Infinity, the Colin Kaepernick letter released by J. Cole, the Mighty Ducks, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”. Enjoy. Subscribe and tell a friend.
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In this Season 8 Episode 7 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we bring you a special listen-along and album review for legendary independent hip-hop group—Atmosphere’s Overcast! We also dive into topics such as Atmosphere vs Eyedea & Abilities, who’s the top dog of Rhymesayers Entertainment, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”. Enjoy. Subscribe and tell a friend.
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In this Season 8 Episode 6 of Milkcrates & Microphones, Fresno-based hip-hop artist—MC Wicks stops by for a cool conversation. MC Wicks dives into a number of topics including growing up and surviving in Fresno, a chance meeting with Planet Asia, early influences, dream collaborations, being in a freestyle cypher with KRS-One, his recent psychedelic music-making journey, the meaning behind his name, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop and Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”, Wicks style. Enjoy. Subscribe and tell a friend.
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In this Season 8 Episode 5 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we talk a number of different subjects such as Master P, Eligh’s new album—Halo Boy, the passing of Terry Funk & Bray Wyatt, 50 Cent’s current legal troubles, Shaquille O’Neal’s rap skills, Eminem on a hit list, Bob Barker and Roddy Rod, Deltron 3030, Gorillaz, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments such as This Week in Hip Hop and Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week. Enjoy. Subscribe and tell a friend
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In this Season 8 Episode 4 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we get a visit from trailblazing hip-hop artists—Bigg Jus (of Company Flow) & Orko Eloheim (The Sycotik Alien) aka Nephlim Modulation Systems. Jus & Orko dive into a number of topics including how they found their way into hip-hop & making music, the first time they crossed paths with each other, forming and making music with Company Flow, why the time is right for a 3rd NMS album, questioning what we’ve been taught, the lost arts of diggin’ in the crates & tape-trading, the iconic Access Hip-Hop shop in San Diego, AI music, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like This Week in Hip Hop and Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”, NMS style. Enjoy. Subscribe and tell a friend
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In this Season 8 Episode 3 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we’re joined by hip-hop icon—Afu-Ra (later on in the episode). Afu-Ra talks a number of subjects including being the protege of Jeru The Damaja, working with GANGSTARR and being a part of the GANGSTARR Foundation collective, a tragic accident that put his career on hold, signing his first record deal at 19 years old, the making of his ‘Body of the Life Force’ album, the timeless track—“Whirlwind Thru Cities”, making music with Masta Killa & GZA of Wu-Tang Clan, a rare Biggie Smalls story, plus so much more. We also dive into a bunch of other topics, as well as bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like This Week in Hip Hop and Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week”, Afu-Ra style. Enjoy. Subscribe and tell a friend!
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In this Season 8 Episode 2 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we jump into a number of topics such as MF DOOM’s birthday and passing, Billboard’s Top 50 Hip-Hop Groups list, DDP Yoga, The Undertaker vs Shark, Oscar Goldman, Musk vs Zuck, psychological warfare, hip-hop impersonators, the missing submarine, Ken Griffey Jr., Brotha Lynch Hung, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments such as This Week in Hip Hop and Song Picks of the (Motha Fuckin’) Week. Enjoy. Subscribe and tell a friend
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