Love this.
Thank you, NPR.
*Bonus*
My boy Step One just uploaded one of my favorite mixtapes of all-time, Bad Boy Mixtape Vol. 3 with Stretch Armstrong. Let it ride…
Step Brothers Evidence and Alchemist reconnect for a rainy day offering.
Related: In The Lab with The Alchemist and Evidence (Step Brothers)
Here’s some brand new flavor by legendary Bronx duo Showbiz & A.G. Up top is their latest leak “Take It Back,” and below is their collaboration with Roc Marciano and John Robinson “Live w/ Show & A.” Both are proper.
As a longtime A Tribe Called Quest fan, I always knew Skeff Anselm’s name from the shoutout he gets on “Jazz (We’ve Got).” But I never knew that much about him beyond that. Turns out dude was around all the greats back in the day—engineering sessions, producing records, and DJ’ing live shows—so he had plenty to talk about during his appearance on hip-hop podcast The Cipher. Listen above to hear about Skeff’s contributions to classic albums by Tribe, Brand Nubian, Diamond D, and more.
Check my mans Hooligan Lou out—he’s an up-and-comer from the 914 who loves to party. His new song “Lit” is appropriately titled.
El Michels Affair—with some help from Lee Fields & The Shacks—lay down a dope version of “Tearz,” off their newest Wu instrumental project. Check it out.
Westside Gunn and Mach-Hommy celebrate Easter like they did last year—by blacking out over a Daringer banger.
Mach-Hommy and Alchemist connect once again.
Also, get to know Mach on a personal level by checking out his appearance on the Tea and Converse podcast below.
Posting this on sight because I already know it’s amazing. DJ Kay Slay sits down with the ItsTheReal boys for their latest episode of A Waste of Time. Can’t wait to listen—Drama King!!
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