Episodes

  • Frannie and Ali

    Frannie and Ali
    Feb 26 2019
    For our year anniversary with Spotify, we wanted to talk just to each other about the subtext of our interviews and the context of our show. This is a dialogue about hip-hop culture since Feb '18, but it's also about how we see our role within it.
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    58 mins
  • Adrian Younge

    Adrian Younge
    Feb 19 2019
    Between his solo career and his work as Ali's writing partner, Adrian Younge has been in all the rooms. He and Ali long ago determined how to conduct themselves regardless of who else is there or what's on the table. It's instructive and inspiring.
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Mikey Alfred

    Mikey Alfred
    Feb 12 2019
    As a linchpin for people who take what inspires them and turn that into something new -- whether it's Odd Future, which he's documented for years, or Illegal Civilization -- Mikey Alfred knows what you need to do if you want to make something.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Boosie Badazz -- Live from Southern University

    Boosie Badazz -- Live from Southern University
    Feb 5 2019
    Microphone Check flew to Southern University for an onstage conversation with the Baton Rouge native, obstacle-overcomer, heartfelt artist, thorough businessman and proud father. He was candid, and our audience of students was vocal and captivated.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Vic Mensa

    Vic Mensa
    Jan 29 2019
    Arriving at hip-hop in a roundabout way has given the Chicago musician a different perspective on what goes on in this world. He speaks his own mind, but he also hears other people. He’s not done. It makes him interesting to talk to -- and listen to.
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    50 mins
  • Dumbfoundead

    Dumbfoundead
    Jan 22 2019
    The LA institution made the never easy transition from battle rapper to just rapper, period, and now is moving into comedy, TV and film. He's seen a lot of change over his 10 years in the business and art form, and he's passing on what he's learned.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Cey Adams

    Cey Adams
    Jan 8 2019
    A few things Cey Adams has made: the Chappelle's Show logo, Mary J. Blige's logo, Hot97's logo, the Ready to Die, Fear of a Black Planet and Hello Nasty covers, and DMX's artwork. He's designed and documented hip-hop culture for more than 30 years.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Your Old Droog

    Your Old Droog
    Dec 18 2018
    The lineage occupied by Your Old Droog is that of some of our all time favorites: Big L, Sean Price, Doom. His competitive intensity and flair with vocabulary reminds us of them and makes us feel alright about the future of New York hip-hop.
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    50 mins