Before I begin: Rap is a fascinating and diverse genre. It’s evolution and launch into the mainstream over the last two decades has been nothing short of phenomenal. It doesn’t stop people from complaining though. Especially about artists on the radio or who are blowing up on social media. Pop music is a young person’s … Continue reading Open Mike Eagle is “super Relatable”
Moving music can make you feel things without too much intense emotion. I tried to craft a playlist that moves you without moving you TOO much to the point of tears. Everything in this playlist evokes emotion in a good way. I hope you enjoy, because I had a lot of fun making it!
As you all probably don’t know, Thursday marks my birthday and I will be celebrating. Despite what Lying Ron and CROOKED! AJ will tell you, I will be turning 29 on August 2nd, not 48. While the 29th birthday isn’t traditionally a milestone, this one is a big one for me and reason to celebrate … Continue reading [PlaylistMonday] – Birthday Suit
We’re Millennials, if there’s one thing that most of us have been at one point in time (or still are, that’s cool too), it’s broke. Most people think of rap music as a genre that only brags about HAVING money, not talking about their lack of it. I created a playlist that revolves around being … Continue reading Playlist Monday: “The Rent is Too Damn High!”
Ah breakups. So fun, so joyous. Yeah right. Most of the time after a breakup you want to yell, cuss, scream, or just relax and laugh about your wasted time. It’s okay, emotion is a real thing and you should process it. This playlist should help. Note: please do not try to follow all the … Continue reading [Playlist Monday] How to be super petty to your ex
I told myself I would do more of these and more often. See I travel a lot. A WHOLE LOT, and I find myself tinkering with different playlists and podcasts so that my extended drives won’t get so burdensome/boring. Last fall, I decided to make “themed” playlists set to create different moods. I had one … Continue reading [Playlist] Don’t Shuffle, Don’t Skip #2 – Mellow
This time last year we kicked off what would become the first ever DCIP episode when we did our “Album of the Year” broadcast with Pattric. Takes were heavy. This time we’re more refined (not really) and provide our takes for the Top Albums of 2017. If you haven’t already checked out our 2017 Playlist, … Continue reading Don’t Call It a Podcast #36 – Album of the Year 2017
I’m renaming my “For Your Reconsideration” series, cause I ran out of ideas. Sue me. Anyway, I decided I’m going to start making a series of playlists designed for you to just let play through. I’m a mood music person, meaning that I can’t just listen to anything all the time, I need different songs … Continue reading The Kids Wear Crowns Playlist Series: Don’t Shuffle, Don’t Skip Vol. 1 – Chillax
Open Mike Eagle, pioneer of the Art Rap subgenre, drops a collaborative effort with producer Paul White. Can the LA-based emcee stand out in today’s rap climate?
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