This is it guys -- this is my last episode. After 4 1/2 years I bring to you episode 190 with J57. This is part II of our conversation. We chat about my takeaways from podcasting, the journey of his Brown Bag All-Star peers and the different directions everyone has taken in music, being sober for over 5 years, his Marketing plan for releasing music, his friend Bryan "Ports" Coyle(RIP), 2024 projects and more. Enjoy and thank you for listening.

This is it guys -- this is my last episode. After 4 1/2 years I bring to you episode 190 with J57. This is part II of our conversation. We chat about my takeaways from podcasting, the journey of his Brown Bag All-Star peers and the different directions everyone has taken in music, being sober for over 5 years, his Marketing plan for releasing music, his friend Bryan "Ports" Coyle(RIP), 2024 projects and more. Enjoy and thank you for listening.

The Final Interview: J57 Pt. 2

I present the final episode of the podcast by inviting back on one of the best guys in the business. Since last appearing on the show, J57 has gone from hell and back, and we talk in length about how this journey through suffering, and redemption, to approach music in a whole new way and what lies ahead for him as he enters this new stage in life. Thank you to everyone who has ever listened, downloaded, subscribed, or told someone about this show. It was a fun ride. Love you all.

I present the final episode of the podcast by inviting back on one of the best guys in the business. Since last appearing on the show, J57 has gone from hell and back, and we talk in length about how this journey through suffering, and redemption, to approach music in a whole new way and what lies ahead for him as he enters this new stage in life. Thank you to everyone who has ever listened, downloaded, subscribed, or told someone about this show. It was a fun ride. Love you all.

The Final Interview: J57 Pt. 1

Vice Beats swings by the show this week, showcasing Connected, which is the latest single from him that is a deeply personal track, exploring connection in different ways. On the topics of faith and love, emotional resilience and overcoming barriers, we chat about his life and love of music to get a better understanding of who he is. This track introduces the broader aims of “Aspects”, exploring connection in a wide variety of ways through a backdrop of Hip Hop blending live instrumentation with a Boombap aesthetic. Enjoy the episode. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

Vice Beats swings by the show this week, showcasing Connected, which is the latest single from him that is a deeply personal track, exploring connection in different ways. On the topics of faith and love, emotional resilience and overcoming barriers, we chat about his life and love of music to get a better understanding of who he is. This track introduces the broader aims of “Aspects”, exploring connection in a wide variety of ways through a backdrop of Hip Hop blending live instrumentation with a Boombap aesthetic. Enjoy the episode. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

189: Vice Beats

ASCENSION is the first collaboration between Michigan producers DANNY G and THE LASSO. This week we talk about how they linked up, Detroit rap, different stages in life and how it relates to their work ethic, which all leads up to discussing the 23-minute 808-heavy pastiche of 80s/90s freestyle and Detroit/Flint style beats. Enjoy. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

ASCENSION is the first collaboration between Michigan producers DANNY G and THE LASSO. This week we talk about how they linked up, Detroit rap, different stages in life and how it relates to their work ethic, which all leads up to discussing the 23-minute 808-heavy pastiche of 80s/90s freestyle and Detroit/Flint style beats. Enjoy. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

188: The Lasso & Danny G

Durand Jones

On his debut solo album, Wait Til I Get Over, Durand Jones lays us several courses and flavors of sound that are all distinctly Southern and Black—rhythms heavy with raw, Delta grit; bright exhalations of church spirituals; even tender, cadent spoken word. Now I've been a fan of durand for a number of years, and I'm familiar with his music, but now I want to have a conversation about his life so I can figure out if he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty, enduring with a concept until it takes the proper form. So we talk about everything from growing up in Hillaryville, to revisiting it 9 years ago, and the series of events that has shaped him, has shaped this debut album, and what shapes his future. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

On his debut solo album, Wait Til I Get Over, Durand Jones lays us several courses and flavors of sound that are all distinctly Southern and Black—rhythms heavy with raw, Delta grit; bright exhalations of church spirituals; even tender, cadent spoken word. Now I've been a fan of durand for a number of years, and I'm familiar with his music, but now I want to have a conversation about his life so I can figure out if he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty, enduring with a concept until it takes the proper form. So we talk about everything from growing up in Hillaryville, to revisiting it 9 years ago, and the series of events that has shaped him, has shaped this debut album, and what shapes his future. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

187: Durand Jones

Laid back Texas drawl meets Ahwlee's low smooth Southern Californian drawl as we have a chill conversation on his upbringing intersected with his love of music. We also talk about his thought process and how he chooses the people he collaborates with. Pink Siifu and him just finished their third studio LP together as rapper-producer duo B. Cool-Aid. Leather Blvd. — the sequel to their 2017 debut BRWN and their sophomore LP Syrup from the following year — celebrates the slick swagger of its titular fabric, calling back to an era of indoor cigarettes and well-dressed sophistication, albeit with a schoolyard twist. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

Laid back Texas drawl meets Ahwlee's low smooth Southern Californian drawl as we have a chill conversation on his upbringing intersected with his love of music. We also talk about his thought process and how he chooses the people he collaborates with. Pink Siifu and him just finished their third studio LP together as rapper-producer duo B. Cool-Aid. Leather Blvd. — the sequel to their 2017 debut BRWN and their sophomore LP Syrup from the following year — celebrates the slick swagger of its titular fabric, calling back to an era of indoor cigarettes and well-dressed sophistication, albeit with a schoolyard twist. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

186: Ahwlee

It’s been a long, dynamic career for Kid Koala, whether you know him as a Gorillaz collaborator, whether you know him as 1/3 of Deltron 3030 the post-apocalyptic hip-hop group made up of Del tha Funkee Homosapien and producer Dan the Automator, or you are a big fan of his solo stuff through the years. The cool thing is as we see ourselves on the otherside of this pandemic, we are in a time where he feels that Creatures of the Late Afternoon is the most fun album he’s ever recorded, which happens to be his latest body of work due out in a few weeks. Combining energy, emotion, and a whole range of different moods, it doesn’t take long to realize that this is a very special release. We talk about everything under the sun from growing up as the black sheep, using music to shape his future, and all the ins and outs of what it means to be a true pioneer in this game.. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

It’s been a long, dynamic career for Kid Koala, whether you know him as a Gorillaz collaborator, whether you know him as 1/3 of Deltron 3030 the post-apocalyptic hip-hop group made up of Del tha Funkee Homosapien and producer Dan the Automator, or you are a big fan of his solo stuff through the years. The cool thing is as we see ourselves on the otherside of this pandemic, we are in a time where he feels that Creatures of the Late Afternoon is the most fun album he’s ever recorded, which happens to be his latest body of work due out in a few weeks. Combining energy, emotion, and a whole range of different moods, it doesn’t take long to realize that this is a very special release. We talk about everything under the sun from growing up as the black sheep, using music to shape his future, and all the ins and outs of what it means to be a true pioneer in this game.. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

185: Kid Koala

This week I am honored to sit down with Thes One and talk about the history of People Under the Stairs and the events leading up to the creation of the tone poem of grief, loss and redemption, an ambitious instrumental elegy, telling the story of his and Mike's life together, “Farewell, My Friend”. Headnodic and Kat 010, musicians who contributed to the project also add layers to the conversation that detail how Thes One purposefully conceived and sequenced the album. Enjoy the conversation! Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

This week I am honored to sit down with Thes One and talk about the history of People Under the Stairs and the events leading up to the creation of the tone poem of grief, loss and redemption, an ambitious instrumental elegy, telling the story of his and Mike's life together, “Farewell, My Friend”. Headnodic and Kat 010, musicians who contributed to the project also add layers to the conversation that detail how Thes One purposefully conceived and sequenced the album. Enjoy the conversation! Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

184: Thes One (feat. Headnodic & Kat 010)

Audio engineer and in-house producer on Taylor Gang going on 15 years now - Ricky P is a veteran in the game. He is 5x Grammy nominated, and we talk about everything under the sun for a one hour conversation as we get deep into the topics of fatherhood, dropping baggage, and focusing on your dreams. We also touch on his contirbutions to helping the local scene in Pittsburgh through guidance, mentorship, and above all else, music. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

Audio engineer and in-house producer on Taylor Gang going on 15 years now - Ricky P is a veteran in the game. He is 5x Grammy nominated, and we talk about everything under the sun for a one hour conversation as we get deep into the topics of fatherhood, dropping baggage, and focusing on your dreams. We also touch on his contirbutions to helping the local scene in Pittsburgh through guidance, mentorship, and above all else, music. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

183: Ricky P

After 3 years, Rhettmatic and J Rawls come back to the show but this time they make their collaborative debut as Rawlsmatic with Role Reversal featuring Ras Kass, John Robinson, El Da Sensei, Blu, and more. We chat about how I was able to make the Intro of the album, and the creative processes that were formed in order to make the album over a decade in the making. Basically, it's almost in the same vein as Jaylib (J Dilla &amp; Madlib) and Gangrene (Alchemist &amp; OhNo), where Rawls &amp; Rhett are sharing production duties minus them rapping. Enjoy! Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

After 3 years, Rhettmatic and J Rawls come back to the show but this time they make their collaborative debut as Rawlsmatic with Role Reversal featuring Ras Kass, John Robinson, El Da Sensei, Blu, and more. We chat about how I was able to make the Intro of the album, and the creative processes that were formed in order to make the album over a decade in the making. Basically, it's almost in the same vein as Jaylib (J Dilla &amp; Madlib) and Gangrene (Alchemist &amp; OhNo), where Rawls &amp; Rhett are sharing production duties minus them rapping. Enjoy! Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

182: Rawlsmatic (J Rawls & DJ Rhettmatic)

Bedroom Beethovens is a podcast that breaks down stories with notable music-makers accompanied by songs and melodies, documenting growth through their 10,000 hour journey. Each episode features a musician discussing how they created the music you love, and what they personally sacrificed to make it happen. Hosted and produced by Cello.

Such a great pod. Extremely well-executed and really insightful. A must-listen for any artist.

Thorough and Informative

Incredible podcast! Cello is a great interviewer asks really good questions

Amazing

Bedroom Beethovens

We need to promote the women who are kicking ass so the next generation feels like it's ­something they could do too. Yuki Kurihara a.k.a MYLK is a composer and singer of J-Pop music. At the beginning of her career, MYLK produced various sample packs for a video game and various remixes and covers. Later, she became very famous in the EDM music industry after she started contributing as a vocalist. She is already making her mark with her cute, punchy, bubbly tracks, accumulating over 500,000 plays solely on Soundcloud and over 3 Million plays overall on YouTube. We chat about the struggles in her past and how that has since shaped her success. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

We need to promote the women who are kicking ass so the next generation feels like it's ­something they could do too. Yuki Kurihara a.k.a MYLK is a composer and singer of J-Pop music. At the beginning of her career, MYLK produced various sample packs for a video game and various remixes and covers. Later, she became very famous in the EDM music industry after she started contributing as a vocalist. She is already making her mark with her cute, punchy, bubbly tracks, accumulating over 500,000 plays solely on Soundcloud and over 3 Million plays overall on YouTube. We chat about the struggles in her past and how that has since shaped her success. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

004: MYLK

Tall Black Guy, one of my favorite producers of all time, sits down with me to talk about music and life. We talk about his headspace while creating music which extends into his other projects, which leads us into dipping your toe into the jazz world, and analyzing the miscommunications between a lyricist and a producer. Its an all encompassing look into the world of Mr. Terrel Wallace, who has cemented his position as a standard bearer for the current hip hop and beats scene. From Detriot, to the UK, to now in the DMV area, we travel full circle to get a 360 view into the mind of Tall Black Guy. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

Tall Black Guy, one of my favorite producers of all time, sits down with me to talk about music and life. We talk about his headspace while creating music which extends into his other projects, which leads us into dipping your toe into the jazz world, and analyzing the miscommunications between a lyricist and a producer. Its an all encompassing look into the world of Mr. Terrel Wallace, who has cemented his position as a standard bearer for the current hip hop and beats scene. From Detriot, to the UK, to now in the DMV area, we travel full circle to get a 360 view into the mind of Tall Black Guy. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

019: Tall Black Guy

Up to bat this week is Mutant Academy producer Tuamie who knew he wanted to do something creative with his life from a young age. In episode 15 of the podcast, he shares his music-making journey, how DJ Premier and Pete Rock inspired him, and his plans to release volume after volume (all the way up to vol. 10!) of Emergency Raps, a series he started with Mutant Academy's four core rappers. Opening this episode, I play a sample from his latest tape, where Fly Anakin exclaims he has the best beat selection in the underground. As heard in this interview, Tuamie stresses the point that he knows exactly what he wants out of the rappers he selectively chooses to grace his beats. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

Up to bat this week is Mutant Academy producer Tuamie who knew he wanted to do something creative with his life from a young age. In episode 15 of the podcast, he shares his music-making journey, how DJ Premier and Pete Rock inspired him, and his plans to release volume after volume (all the way up to vol. 10!) of Emergency Raps, a series he started with Mutant Academy's four core rappers. Opening this episode, I play a sample from his latest tape, where Fly Anakin exclaims he has the best beat selection in the underground. As heard in this interview, Tuamie stresses the point that he knows exactly what he wants out of the rappers he selectively chooses to grace his beats. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

015: Tuamie

Von Pea joins me this week to chat about growing up down the street from Jay-Z, to knowing Donwill from the Okayplayer message boards which formed the group Tanya Morgan. Topics discussed includes the process of creating his new album, his introduction to Fruity Loops, Madlib and using digital software versus hardware to create a beat, and the hype of having a day job. Streaming culture versus vinyl gets thrown back and forth and we go through the discography of Pea's Gotta Have It to YGWY$4 and beyond. Super lucky to have the opportunity to sit down with him and hash out a good discussion on his life and the general direction hip-hop is taking in 2019.

Von Pea joins me this week to chat about growing up down the street from Jay-Z, to knowing Donwill from the Okayplayer message boards which formed the group Tanya Morgan. Topics discussed includes the process of creating his new album, his introduction to Fruity Loops, Madlib and using digital software versus hardware to create a beat, and the hype of having a day job. Streaming culture versus vinyl gets thrown back and forth and we go through the discography of Pea's Gotta Have It to YGWY$4 and beyond. Super lucky to have the opportunity to sit down with him and hash out a good discussion on his life and the general direction hip-hop is taking in 2019.

024: Von Pea

It's February, which means that the world is celebrating the Life &amp; Achievements of a Detroit Legend. James Dewitt Yancey - Jay Dee aka J Dilla. I found the best way to celebrate, is by focusing on his legacy and the future by inviting Young RJ of Detroit-based hip-hop heavyweights Slum Village on the show to tell us about his journey as a 15 year old being mentored by Dilla and showcasing various artists on what his work has meant to them over the years. We talk about the Slum brand, his solo work up to his latest body of work which involves Mega Ran, who is teaming up with Young RJ for a collaborative album titled 2HandsUp. Ahead of the LP’s March release, the newly-formed duo premieres chats about how it came together and I preview the lead single “Pray” featuring background chats about Abstract Orchestra and more. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

It's February, which means that the world is celebrating the Life &amp; Achievements of a Detroit Legend. James Dewitt Yancey - Jay Dee aka J Dilla. I found the best way to celebrate, is by focusing on his legacy and the future by inviting Young RJ of Detroit-based hip-hop heavyweights Slum Village on the show to tell us about his journey as a 15 year old being mentored by Dilla and showcasing various artists on what his work has meant to them over the years. We talk about the Slum brand, his solo work up to his latest body of work which involves Mega Ran, who is teaming up with Young RJ for a collaborative album titled 2HandsUp. Ahead of the LP’s March release, the newly-formed duo premieres chats about how it came together and I preview the lead single “Pray” featuring background chats about Abstract Orchestra and more. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

054: Young RJ (Slum Village)

This week, right before the pandemic really took hold of the world, lauded Wu-Tang clan affiliate Bronze Nazareth, swung by the show to give us his take on what is happening in the world. We discuss being in the studio with RZA, the OG hip hop group Wisemen while honoring the legacy of his brother, the lyricist and producer Kevlaar 7. We also dive into his days as a social worker, and what lies ahead as his career as a producer only gets brighter with his new album with Long Beach legend Kxng Crooked. All in all, we dive deep into Bronze's rich &amp; colorful production. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

This week, right before the pandemic really took hold of the world, lauded Wu-Tang clan affiliate Bronze Nazareth, swung by the show to give us his take on what is happening in the world. We discuss being in the studio with RZA, the OG hip hop group Wisemen while honoring the legacy of his brother, the lyricist and producer Kevlaar 7. We also dive into his days as a social worker, and what lies ahead as his career as a producer only gets brighter with his new album with Long Beach legend Kxng Crooked. All in all, we dive deep into Bronze's rich &amp; colorful production. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

062: Bronze Nazareth

This week I present a musical legend with the hefty pedigree and the skills to move with the times. STLNDRMS! We chat about the struggles and successes that come with being the 'everyman' producer. I find out the base layer motivation for the weekly event hosted by Controllerise, which allows patrons to have an unique alternative for nightlife on Mondays in Atlanta. I am happy to report that I am catching him after celebrating 20 years with his wife, his family unit is as strong as ever, and his music continues to be prolific. Oh, sure his trusty kit of kicks, snares, and hi-hats are present but we also chat about the 9-to-5 lifestyle and Japanese grapes. It's that deep. Don't forget: Life is good, time is precious, make people smile. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

This week I present a musical legend with the hefty pedigree and the skills to move with the times. STLNDRMS! We chat about the struggles and successes that come with being the 'everyman' producer. I find out the base layer motivation for the weekly event hosted by Controllerise, which allows patrons to have an unique alternative for nightlife on Mondays in Atlanta. I am happy to report that I am catching him after celebrating 20 years with his wife, his family unit is as strong as ever, and his music continues to be prolific. Oh, sure his trusty kit of kicks, snares, and hi-hats are present but we also chat about the 9-to-5 lifestyle and Japanese grapes. It's that deep. Don't forget: Life is good, time is precious, make people smile. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

057: STLNDRMS

Bishop Nehru

This episode I sit down with Bishop Nehru to talk about his love/hate relationship with New York, his ability to see/hear colors via music which aids him in identifying notes or keys, and racial tension in America and beyond. If you just take the time to ask supergenius people, you'll notice that they, their learning process, the way they process information, is slightly different. It's really interesting to see the people who do and the people who don't. He's got a new EP coming out and a full length album that he envisions to be black and white in color. Meaning the tone, the feel, the sounds of the music. We end things by getting into a light debate on which Incubus album is the best one, and whether or not Playstation or Xbox gamers are the best. The answer might surprise you. Press play and enjoy.

This episode I sit down with Bishop Nehru to talk about his love/hate relationship with New York, his ability to see/hear colors via music which aids him in identifying notes or keys, and racial tension in America and beyond. If you just take the time to ask supergenius people, you'll notice that they, their learning process, the way they process information, is slightly different. It's really interesting to see the people who do and the people who don't. He's got a new EP coming out and a full length album that he envisions to be black and white in color. Meaning the tone, the feel, the sounds of the music. We end things by getting into a light debate on which Incubus album is the best one, and whether or not Playstation or Xbox gamers are the best. The answer might surprise you. Press play and enjoy.

029: Bishop Nehru

Another member of Mutant Academy swings by the podcast! When a young Ewonee decided to borrow his father's copy of "It Was Written", he had no idea how it would transform the rest of his life. Entranced by what he had heard, he eventually began collecting instruments and flipping vinyl records, developing his own brand of dusty, fashionably off kilter hip-hop in the process. Though he was immediately intrigued by the process of beatmaking, there were many growing pains. From a young boy to post high school enrolled in audio engineering school -- we get into the weeds -- We talk about it all, or as much as we can in 35-40 minutes. Like and Subscribe!

Another member of Mutant Academy swings by the podcast! When a young Ewonee decided to borrow his father's copy of "It Was Written", he had no idea how it would transform the rest of his life. Entranced by what he had heard, he eventually began collecting instruments and flipping vinyl records, developing his own brand of dusty, fashionably off kilter hip-hop in the process. Though he was immediately intrigued by the process of beatmaking, there were many growing pains. From a young boy to post high school enrolled in audio engineering school -- we get into the weeds -- We talk about it all, or as much as we can in 35-40 minutes. Like and Subscribe!

035: Ewonee

Eligh is my special guest this week. He is a rapper and producer from Los Angeles, California and one half of the infamous, "The Grouch &amp; Eligh". We chat about his evolution of an artist that follows his journey through tales of Living Legends to Grand Tapestry. Rap has gone global but there's still very few instances where the realms of rap and world music meet. So with that said, we dive into the genre bending music he is making, as well as his love of Bruce Springsteen, and the various sources of music he has sampled from. We also touch on the topic of gentrification in Echo Park, starting out in music with The Grouch, and how his art heals and contributes to his growing legion of fans via his Patreon. He is ready to saturate 2020 with loads of music, and as his recovery continues (14+ years!!), he crosses 25 years in the game -- but he's just getting started. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

Eligh is my special guest this week. He is a rapper and producer from Los Angeles, California and one half of the infamous, "The Grouch &amp; Eligh". We chat about his evolution of an artist that follows his journey through tales of Living Legends to Grand Tapestry. Rap has gone global but there's still very few instances where the realms of rap and world music meet. So with that said, we dive into the genre bending music he is making, as well as his love of Bruce Springsteen, and the various sources of music he has sampled from. We also touch on the topic of gentrification in Echo Park, starting out in music with The Grouch, and how his art heals and contributes to his growing legion of fans via his Patreon. He is ready to saturate 2020 with loads of music, and as his recovery continues (14+ years!!), he crosses 25 years in the game -- but he's just getting started. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

044: Eligh

J-Zone swings by before dropping the Du-Rites live album, Soundcheck at 6, to chat about music back in the 50’s and 60’s and how young musicians had to survive the tutelage of ruthless mentors like Miles Davis and Joe Dukes. This leads us down a winding road of social media culture, the self loathing nature of artist and aspects of professionalism, Nas beat selections and his own love affair with funk music. We run the gamut on numerous musicians like Benson slowly but surely developing into a jazz player, absorbing the music of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers on the road and how MoTown was filled with big band jazz players trying to make a buck. For the next hour, J-Zone drops gems, and I was honored to sit down with him and share some insight with you all. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

J-Zone swings by before dropping the Du-Rites live album, Soundcheck at 6, to chat about music back in the 50’s and 60’s and how young musicians had to survive the tutelage of ruthless mentors like Miles Davis and Joe Dukes. This leads us down a winding road of social media culture, the self loathing nature of artist and aspects of professionalism, Nas beat selections and his own love affair with funk music. We run the gamut on numerous musicians like Benson slowly but surely developing into a jazz player, absorbing the music of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers on the road and how MoTown was filled with big band jazz players trying to make a buck. For the next hour, J-Zone drops gems, and I was honored to sit down with him and share some insight with you all. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

026: J-Zone

On this episode I sit down with Kyle Murdock, who was born in Washington, DC and raised during the golden era of hip-hop, K(yle) Murdock is best known for being one half of the progressive hip-hop tandem Panacea and K, along with the group’s emcee Raw Poetic, were signed to legendary underground hip-hop label Rawkus Records in 2006. We have a lengthy chat about those times, how he has progressed, linking up with Mega Ran and his time spent working in the field as an “audio animator” for XM Satellite Radio, where he helped craft the sonic landscapes for some of the service’s landmark hip-hop &amp; jazz channels. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

On this episode I sit down with Kyle Murdock, who was born in Washington, DC and raised during the golden era of hip-hop, K(yle) Murdock is best known for being one half of the progressive hip-hop tandem Panacea and K, along with the group’s emcee Raw Poetic, were signed to legendary underground hip-hop label Rawkus Records in 2006. We have a lengthy chat about those times, how he has progressed, linking up with Mega Ran and his time spent working in the field as an “audio animator” for XM Satellite Radio, where he helped craft the sonic landscapes for some of the service’s landmark hip-hop &amp; jazz channels. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

036: K-Murdock

Amerigo Gazaway

Forging an evolution of the “mashup” album format, producer Amerigo Gazaway’s “conceptual collaboration” projects imagine studio sessions between like artists of different genres and eras. It would be boring if we focused on the low hanging fruit though, so we navigate the conversation through his upbringing in Nashville, to traveling with his father from musical venue to venue to figure out the embedded experiences which Amerigo used to turn them into useful and powerful tools to make his music more dynamic. We also dive into sampling, gun violence, 420 culture and vinyl. His new upcoming full length collaborative album with Xiomara is entitled “Nineteen Ninety”.

Forging an evolution of the “mashup” album format, producer Amerigo Gazaway’s “conceptual collaboration” projects imagine studio sessions between like artists of different genres and eras. It would be boring if we focused on the low hanging fruit though, so we navigate the conversation through his upbringing in Nashville, to traveling with his father from musical venue to venue to figure out the embedded experiences which Amerigo used to turn them into useful and powerful tools to make his music more dynamic. We also dive into sampling, gun violence, 420 culture and vinyl. His new upcoming full length collaborative album with Xiomara is entitled “Nineteen Ninety”.

013: Amerigo Gazaway

Oh man, Mega Ran is in the building! Fresh from Comic Con, we have a serious chat about black representation through video games and he then lets me know we shouldn’t be so dismissive of the idea that a renowned rapper draws inspiration from video games. We chat about progression of todays youth, reflecting back on his days as a teacher, and we chat about his future which includes a brand new podcast entitled ‘Random Encounters’, a published book by the years end and the beginning stages of his new album. In the meantime, we dive into the parallels between literary figures such as Henry David Thoreau, who was a philosopher and wearer of many hats, and how Mega Ran identifies himself as such as he navigates audiences through the audible adventure of The Dewey Decibel System. There was no chance Mega Ran was going to come on the podcast until I hit episode 9, which I did, so thank you boss! Press play and enjoy! Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

Oh man, Mega Ran is in the building! Fresh from Comic Con, we have a serious chat about black representation through video games and he then lets me know we shouldn’t be so dismissive of the idea that a renowned rapper draws inspiration from video games. We chat about progression of todays youth, reflecting back on his days as a teacher, and we chat about his future which includes a brand new podcast entitled ‘Random Encounters’, a published book by the years end and the beginning stages of his new album. In the meantime, we dive into the parallels between literary figures such as Henry David Thoreau, who was a philosopher and wearer of many hats, and how Mega Ran identifies himself as such as he navigates audiences through the audible adventure of The Dewey Decibel System. There was no chance Mega Ran was going to come on the podcast until I hit episode 9, which I did, so thank you boss! Press play and enjoy! Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

027: Mega Ran

This week I sit down with the other half of Don't Sleep Records co-founder, Awon. There is a lot of confusion around what it means exactly to be a true independent artist. So we take a deep dive into the logistic in running a grassroots label, the ins and outs of business, and the many things that can affect it. We also talk about growing up on the East Coast, from tales of incarceration to discussions around the prison industrial complex and how it effected the black first-generation wealth builders. We also touch upon hip-hop sampling jazz, keeping your circle nice and small, and the music industry in an age of digital distribution. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

This week I sit down with the other half of Don't Sleep Records co-founder, Awon. There is a lot of confusion around what it means exactly to be a true independent artist. So we take a deep dive into the logistic in running a grassroots label, the ins and outs of business, and the many things that can affect it. We also talk about growing up on the East Coast, from tales of incarceration to discussions around the prison industrial complex and how it effected the black first-generation wealth builders. We also touch upon hip-hop sampling jazz, keeping your circle nice and small, and the music industry in an age of digital distribution. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

043: Awon

Sometimes the best things in life to ever happen to you...are the things that don’t happen. That’s the philosphy of my next guest whom I have invited to sit down with me. Because just like his latest release ‘Blessing in Disguise’, and this podcast, it’s technically innovative music, words and sounds that reminds you that it’s been crafted by a living, breathing, upright human. Also, anyone I can geek out with over kung-fu films and Sega Dreamcast games is aces in my book. With a sprawling catalog that includes dozens of projects and countless remixes, Elaquent has become one of beat music’s greatest innovators and he coulda been anywhere in the world, but he’s here with me!!!! We chat about his life, early days of boorish rap-rock strain that dogged the genre’s turn-of-the-millennium heyday led by acts like Limp Bizkit, his music production style, and more. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

Sometimes the best things in life to ever happen to you...are the things that don’t happen. That’s the philosphy of my next guest whom I have invited to sit down with me. Because just like his latest release ‘Blessing in Disguise’, and this podcast, it’s technically innovative music, words and sounds that reminds you that it’s been crafted by a living, breathing, upright human. Also, anyone I can geek out with over kung-fu films and Sega Dreamcast games is aces in my book. With a sprawling catalog that includes dozens of projects and countless remixes, Elaquent has become one of beat music’s greatest innovators and he coulda been anywhere in the world, but he’s here with me!!!! We chat about his life, early days of boorish rap-rock strain that dogged the genre’s turn-of-the-millennium heyday led by acts like Limp Bizkit, his music production style, and more. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

006: Elaquent

An absolute honor to host Funky DL as he carves time in his busy schedule to sit down with me to chat about his 10,000 hour journey. What does that entail? We dive into the significant changes that would begin to shape the most formative years of his transition from childhood into adulthood and his relentless pursuit into the world of music. This includes tales of crafting with Nujabes, navigating record labels and his latest project which is remarkably personal... Dennison Point and Life After Dennison. Funky DL is regarded as one of the most legendary and significant MC's and Producers, and I help him realize he has now been making music across four decades! So get familiar! Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

An absolute honor to host Funky DL as he carves time in his busy schedule to sit down with me to chat about his 10,000 hour journey. What does that entail? We dive into the significant changes that would begin to shape the most formative years of his transition from childhood into adulthood and his relentless pursuit into the world of music. This includes tales of crafting with Nujabes, navigating record labels and his latest project which is remarkably personal... Dennison Point and Life After Dennison. Funky DL is regarded as one of the most legendary and significant MC's and Producers, and I help him realize he has now been making music across four decades! So get familiar! Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

052: Funky DL

Ben Boogz and Deep, who have known each other since grade school, are two big guys with a common love for food &amp; great music who are known collectively as The 2 Hungry Bros. We have a deep dive conversation which includes topics on religion, theology, and common facts about Celiac Disease. Oh, and music. Duh. I ask them both a bit about fatherhood, and how Boogz always studied his father and honored his Hero with the instrumental album I Moreno. On the flipside, Deep has just finished this trilogy Theology set. It’s Latin, Soul, Funk, and international sample laced with heavily programmed drums and breaks. Still enjoying a fun career in Hip Hop, they continue to entertain with edgy experimental boom-bap sound. I really want to figure out the 10,000 hour journey they both have walked so I can figure out the nuts and bolts into their dark and brooding yet energetic and playful sound. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

Ben Boogz and Deep, who have known each other since grade school, are two big guys with a common love for food &amp; great music who are known collectively as The 2 Hungry Bros. We have a deep dive conversation which includes topics on religion, theology, and common facts about Celiac Disease. Oh, and music. Duh. I ask them both a bit about fatherhood, and how Boogz always studied his father and honored his Hero with the instrumental album I Moreno. On the flipside, Deep has just finished this trilogy Theology set. It’s Latin, Soul, Funk, and international sample laced with heavily programmed drums and breaks. Still enjoying a fun career in Hip Hop, they continue to entertain with edgy experimental boom-bap sound. I really want to figure out the 10,000 hour journey they both have walked so I can figure out the nuts and bolts into their dark and brooding yet energetic and playful sound. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

053: 2 Hungry Bros

Theory Hazit, the legendary music producer and visionary of multi-mediums swings by the studio this week. We talk about hip hop stories from creating his various albums over the years, making beats out of necessity, which led to him receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Film &amp; Video not too long ago. We then deep dive into a discussion about Masta Ace visiting his apartment one evening for a collaboration. Other topics include his childhood growing up in the church and if Kanye's new album, “Jesus Is King,” is either an act of self-delusion or self-erasure. Hazit has a new project with Krum called 'Here's Mud In Your Eye' and his new album will be released mid-November. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

Theory Hazit, the legendary music producer and visionary of multi-mediums swings by the studio this week. We talk about hip hop stories from creating his various albums over the years, making beats out of necessity, which led to him receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Film &amp; Video not too long ago. We then deep dive into a discussion about Masta Ace visiting his apartment one evening for a collaboration. Other topics include his childhood growing up in the church and if Kanye's new album, “Jesus Is King,” is either an act of self-delusion or self-erasure. Hazit has a new project with Krum called 'Here's Mud In Your Eye' and his new album will be released mid-November. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

040: Theory Hazit

Charles Hamilton

The hip-hop tale of Charles Hamilton is very well documented. In 2019, however he is scraping his way back into a rap scene that’s changed significantly since he first emerged. This week I sit down with him to find out where exactly is his place within it? From his upbringing in Cleveland, to shuffling around New York, we chat about his childhood, his survival instinct, his failures, triumphs, and new outlook on life. Of course, production and sampling is talked about heavy, as is the transition of him starting his own record label. The future is bright and if this conversation is any indication of good things ahead, Charles Hamilton is a rapper that’s easy to root for when it comes to making a comeback. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

The hip-hop tale of Charles Hamilton is very well documented. In 2019, however he is scraping his way back into a rap scene that’s changed significantly since he first emerged. This week I sit down with him to find out where exactly is his place within it? From his upbringing in Cleveland, to shuffling around New York, we chat about his childhood, his survival instinct, his failures, triumphs, and new outlook on life. Of course, production and sampling is talked about heavy, as is the transition of him starting his own record label. The future is bright and if this conversation is any indication of good things ahead, Charles Hamilton is a rapper that’s easy to root for when it comes to making a comeback. Visit the website: <a href="https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/</a> Support the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens</a>

011: Charles Hamilton

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