I recorded this episode with Real and Born King when I was in Baltimore this past January. We get into our various opinions on music which diverge from one another.Follow Real on Twitter @NeverBeFamous07Follow Born King on Twitter: twitter.

Kole Mahoney (Katchikali Records)

Mar 13th, 2018 59m 27s

Kole Manhoney is founder of Katchikali records. I speak with Kole about his film and music interests in general. We then transition to the African and personal roots of Kole’s label (particularly with the name “Katchikali”). And, Kole’s process

Everything Under The Sun (Feat. Real)

Feb 2nd, 2018 1h 1m

I had a good chat with Real (WeWillNeverBeFamous). It was a freewheeling conversation talking about the podcast industry, the power of Oprah, old Ravens quarterbacks, Artificial Intelligence, the Mayweather v. McGregor fight, and much more!Fo

Core Demonstration (Feat. KaressthaMC & Samadhi Cyph)

Dec 4th, 2017 48m 44s

Core Demonstration is a Portland-based hip hop group. Their music catalog contains a wide-array of styles ranging from the lo-fi, esoteric, G-Funk, and Hyphy. I had the chance to speak with Core Demo members, KaressthaMC and Samadhi Cyph about

JPEGMAFIA

Oct 4th, 2017 1h 35m

JPEGMAFIA is an alternative hip-hop artist based in Baltimore, Maryland. With his many influences ranging from metal to reggae, JPEGMAFIA creates a soundscape full of obscure samples, atonal synths, and head-nodding distorted base. I had the ch

King Shampz

Aug 21st, 2017 38m 53s

King Shampz is an emcee from West Philly. Along with his brother, and producer, Azzan, Shampz founded Dead Wrong Records. The label is filled with other talented artists who share a similar aesthetic with Shampz--a gritty sample-based sound wit

Willie The Kid

Jul 24th, 2017 2h 1m

Willie the Kid is a Hip-Hop artist from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is a versatile artist whose work has catapulted him into many of Hip-Hop’s sub-genres. I speak with Willie about his upbringing, relationship with La the Darkman, interest and f

P.SOUL & Kuro Silence

Jun 29th, 2017 1h 5m

*Please excuse the audio quality in certain parts of this episodeKuro Silence is a rapper/producer from Baltimore, Maryland. From trap to experimental, Kuro’s work defies normative currents of Hip-Hop’s soundscape with his work ethic and fora

Real of We Will Never Be Famous Podcast (Part 2)

Jun 14th, 2017 48m 29s

This is the second part of my discussion with Real of the We Will Never Be Famous Podcast.Real is the co-host of the We Will Never Be Famous Podcast. Alongside is (literally lucky) counterpart -- Lucky, Real provides funny and insightful comm

Real from We Will Never Be Famous Podcast (Part 1)

Jun 4th, 2017 51m 17s

Real is the co-host of the We Will Never Be Famous Podcast. Alongside is (literally lucky) counterpart -- Lucky, Real provides funny and insightful commentary regarding popular culture and its many obscurities. And I speak with him to do the sa

WillGil from Hip Hop Review Podcast

May 21st, 2017 1h 16m

WillGil is one-half of the Hip Hop Review Podcast, where he and his co-host VonteThePro discuss new and throwback mainstream albums in the Hip Hop world. It is a light, engaging, and honest podcast. Both WillGil and VonteThePro provide thoughtf

60 East

Apr 28th, 2017 1h 33m

60 East is an Indie Hip-Hop artist from Ontario, California with an inspirational story. This Inland Empire emcee has gone through dark periods like many artists. However, 60 had what it takes to make it through the “grey area” and achieve his

Jermiside & L-Marr the Star

Mar 7th, 2017 59m 48s

Jermiside & L-Marr the Star are two dope emcees out of Ohio who recently released their "God Bless The Child EP" via HiPNOTT Records. The music is soulful, personal, and real, reflecting the growth in their respective lives that has culminated

Reflections

Feb 26th, 2017 52m 42s

We recorded this episode after an upcoming interview for the podcast. We discuss what music was poppin during our respective college experiences and also reflect on the podcast in general as we approach our second anniversary. Nothing like good

Jabee

Jan 25th, 2017 51m 14s

Jabee is a rapper from Oklahoma City with a story to tell. Armed with memories of his own experiences filtered through the lens of books by the likes of Huey Newton, Assata Shakur, and Kurt Vonnegut, Jabee's album, "Black Future," is full of s

Joshua Harris

Dec 19th, 2016 51m 27s

Joshua Harris was the Green Party candidate for mayor of Baltimore City in 2016, securing a remarkable 10%-13% of the vote, but don't confuse him for a politician. He is an activist who works in the community on issues of civic engagement, educ

Mikel Miles - Samurai Shin Comic Creator & Writer

Nov 14th, 2016 21m 56s

Mikel Miles is the creator of Samurai Shin, a dope new comic book series that is poised to make an impact in the comic book world. There isn't much representation of Black people or Hip-Hop culture in the anime world, but Miles blends the world

Do People Still Have Cyphers Anymore?

Nov 3rd, 2016 1h

On this episode we get into more old man rap talk as we grow old in Hip-Hop, asking questions like "do people sill have cyphers anymore?" We get into the new music of the day such as Meek Mill, Young Jeezy, D.R.A.M., etc, but before that we get

Mark Sre

Oct 22nd, 2016 1h

Mark Sre is a rapper from Fredericksburg, VA with some dope projects and singles out now. We speak with him about his journey as a young up-and-coming emcee, his unique approach to promotion which has garnered him tens off thousands of plays on

Everybody Raps

Sep 26th, 2016 36m 12s

Everybody raps, and we talk about it. After talking about Artic's experience at Baltimore City Paper's "Best of Baltimore" party (shoutout Brandon Soderberg), we get into various things going on in Hip-Hop and music, such as impressions of M.I.

Old Man Talk

Sep 6th, 2016 49m

After two great episodes guested by esteemed Baltimore-based writers (Brandon Soderberg and Jordannah Elizabeth, check the archives if you haven't heard them already), we take some time to talk amongst ourselves, and we discover that we're beco

Jordannah Elizabeth

Aug 24th, 2016 2h

Jordannah Elizabeth is a very talented author, musician, teacher, journalist, and entrepreneur. She wrote the book "Don't Lose Track Vol 1" which is available now, she has released numerous Psychedelic Folk Soul projects such as "Borders" and "

Brandon Soderberg

Aug 11th, 2016 1h 52m

Brandon Soderberg is Baltimore City Paper's deputy editor and arts editor. As a journalist, he's covered some of the most important moments in Baltimore City's music and culture (such as the deaths of Lor Scoota and Freddie Gray and the rise of

Underground Hip-Hop Talk and Have You Seen Canibus' Daughter???

Aug 1st, 2016 1h 9m

There's so many issues going on in the world, especially recently. Instead of getting into all that we escape into Hip-Hop, getting into everything from Snoop Dogg, to Pharrell, to Pharoahe Monch, to Gucci Mane, to Def Jux, to Jae Millz, To Wu-

Bbillions #SadderDay

Jul 24th, 2016 1h 3m

Bbillions is an entrepreneur and a social media giant who founded the #SadderDay brand. We discuss his beginnings and his come up, the meaning behind SadderDay, depression, his upcoming music, relationships, and more. Bills drops serious gems o