Pharoahe Monch is easily one of my top five favourite emcees. His use of Soul music, mixed with witty, intricate and often dark lyrics make his music an easy go-to any time I’m stuck for ideas.
His album “W.A.R.” is by far one of the greatest Hip Hop albums ever created and “PTSD” doesn’t fall far behind, at least in my book. Rhian and I really enjoyed creating this episode - we had a bit of fun singing along to the classic “Simon Says”.
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Black Milk, not to be confused with the Milkshake and Dessert Bar or the Clothing brand of the same name, is a Detroit-based Hip Hop producer and rapper. I first discovered the 36 year old when I heard his album "Sound of the City" around 2010. I later realised he was...
De La Soul is the main reason I got into Hip Hop, and certainly my first step. De La Soul’s Three Feet High & Rising was the soundtrack to my childhood, specifically between the ages of 3 (as far back as I can remember) and 6. In 2019 and 2020 De La Soul have been...
Dilla is, hands down, the greatest artist for me. Since discovering him at the age of ~15, I’ve never gone a week without listening to at least one record featuring or produced Jay Dee. Whenever I’m bored of music, I always switch back to listening to some Dilla. The...
On the 7th February 1974, a genius was born. His name was James Dewitt Yancey. To others, J Dilla. An absolute legend in the Hip Hop production scene who should need no introduction.
When I was 12/13, Lords of the Underground and Wu-Tang Clan was all I had on my iPod. “Here Come the Lords” were my Summer soundtrack whilst I was soaking up the sun in Tenerife.
Back in May, Rhian and I went to the God's of Rap Manchester gig where Wu-Tang Clan headlined. On the way up to Manchester, we recorded the most overdue Sample Sunday of all time. Enjoy!