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The Rap Music Plug Podcast
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The Rap Music Plug Podcast is the remedy to the “I don’t have anything good to listen to” problem.
Through in-depth artist interviews, album reviews, and general rap commentary on the best that the underground rap scene has to offer, this is your one-stop shop to knowing what to add to your queue, play next, or pop into your record player.
Are you a rap music fan? And not just any fan... but a true rap music fan that wants to move past the surface level discussion, and get into the nitty-gritty of what makes rap music so great?
Are you someone who loves the feeling of discovering new music, but find it hard to navigate through the thousands upon thousands of new albums that get released every single day?
If any of this applies to you, this show is EXACTLY what you need.
My absolute PASSION is music.
So I gladly do the dirty work of virtual crate digging, searching for the next great rap album... so you don’t have to.
My name is Rohan. I am The Rap Music Plug, at your service.
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Conversation Pieces - Drake's decay and 'separating the art from the artist'
2w ago00:41:55Tap to summarizeSeparating the art from the artist is a conversation that has bubbled up a lot lately, with the release of the Michael movie, as well as recent albums from ye, JPEGMAFIA, and the focus of this episode, Drake. A lot of this discussion revolves around the validity of separating the art from the artist, and I’m here to say that the conversation around this is a psy-op. Especially for artists that demand investment in their personal lives to engage with their art to the degree of a Drake, your opinion on them as a person is a direct factor in the process of engaging with their art. The world and life of an artist, in which their art exists within, is precisely what makes art special… and unlike anything else in the world. The meta of it all is fascinating. In this episode, I’ll be exploring this dynamic through my feelings on Drake and his trifecta of new albums, primarily focusing on the main course, ICEMAN. Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING -- Fiending for some more quality rap content? Visit the RMPP website: https://rmpp.squarespace.com/ Want to support and help us grow? Become a RMPP Patron, and gain access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/therapmusicplugpodcast Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →#218 - '89 the Brainchild INTERVIEW
4w ago01:12:41Tap to summarizeToday’s guest, New Jersey rapper, and co-host of radio show, Strangers LIVE, '89 the Brainchild, is as distinct an artist as they come - occupying a space in rap entirely of his own making. But despite his singular style, he embraces collaboration tremendously, bringing in different voices into his take on rap that integrates influences of jersey club, electronic, pop, and more. This all creates a special concoction of music that we are blessed with on his latest album Not Who I Thought I was: the evil who brought us joy. And in this episode, we dive into the long road 89 took in creating this new album, the lessons he learnt along the way, and how he developed his eclectic sound. The Plug (1:10). The Interview (2:23). Releasing NWITIW after a long wait (4:06). ‘89 the Brainchild’s eclectic sound (7:20). ‘89’s songwriting process (17:43). The recording process of Not Who I Thought I Was (24:14). What ‘89 learnt from creating Not Who I Thought I Was (33:58). The connection between Night Lives and NWITIW (39:31). The sound of Not Who I Thought I Was (44:47). The genesis of the Gangsta Boo feature (49:48). Upcoming projects / merch / tour dates (1:00:08). Buy/stream Not Who I Thought I Was here: https://89thebrainchild.bandcamp.com/album/not-who-i-thought-i-was-the-evil-who-brought-us-joy Follow '89 the Brainchild on Twitter here: https://x.com/89thebrainchild Follow '89 the Brainchild on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/89aintonthegram Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING -- Fiending for some more quality rap content? Visit the RMPP website: https://rmpp.squarespace.com/ Want to support and help us grow? Become a RMPP Patron, and gain access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/therapmusicplugpodcast Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →#217 - Fatboi Sharif & Child Actor breakdown 'Crayola Circles' - Album Alchemy
Apr 2901:08:08Tap to summarizeWhen I first heard that two leaders in the experimental rap space, in rapper Fatboi Sharif and producer Child Actor, were joining forces on an upcoming album, Crayola Circles, the stylistic fit was obvious. I knew immediately that Sharif’s unique vocal style would pair well with Child Actor’s decadent psychedelia. But what I wasn’t prepared for was just how much of a beautifully tender emotional experience this record would be. I’m truly blown away by Crayola Circles, and so I’m pumped that I was able to chat with both Fatboi Sharif and Child Actor about the recording process, Sharif’s introspective lyrical focus, Child Actor’s delicate masterpieces of production, and much more. Cannot stress enough how special this album is, so make sure you listen on to learn more about what inspired it! The Plug (1:20). The Interview (2:40). Audience response to Crayola Circles (3:55). The genesis of the Sharif x Child Actor collaboration (8:33). The emotional lyricism of Crayola Circles (13:16). The serene sound of Crayola Circles (17:33). Sharif’s creative ethos (28:26). Child Actor’s production process for Crayola Circles (34:57). Impact of Child Actor’s beats on Sharif (42:18). The power of art (47:20). The circular structure of the album’s closer (56:15). Upcoming music / tour dates / merch (1:02:36). Buy Crayola Circles here: https://backwoodzstudioz.com/collections/fatboi-sharif-child-actor-crayola-circles Follow Fatboi Sharif on Twitter here: https://x.com/fatboyprospect Follow Fatboi Sharif on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/fatboi_sharif/ Follow Child Actor on Twitter here: https://x.com/chldactr Follow Child Actor on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chldactr/ Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING -- Fiending for some more quality rap content? Visit the RMPP website: https://rmpp.squarespace.com/ Want to support and help us grow? Become a RMPP Patron, and gain access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/therapmusicplugpodcast Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →#216 - yaya bey INTERVIEW
Apr 1501:02:44Tap to summarizeToday’s guest, New York's yaya bey, is as talented as they come. Her unique take on R&B is propelled by a gorgeous voice, and the ability to shift to smooth effortless raps whenever she feels like it. But it’s the intangibles with her music that really make her art special to me. Throughout her entire catalogue, she carries a grounded, worldly perspective to her music that feels both intelligent and authentically her own. She possesses an innate ability to infuse so much soul, vulnerability, and emotion into her songs - she really gets me in my feels to say the least. In this episode, we discuss lessons she’s learnt about the industry so far in her music career, the public perception of her art, and the making of 2025’s do it afraid, and her brand new album, Fidelity, dropping April 17... two albums serving as companions to one and other, that are surely some of the best R&B I’ve heard in recent memory. The Plug (1:20). The Interview (2:49). yaya’s musical background (4:12). Most important lessons about the music industry (8:10). yaya’s political consciousness in her art (13:01). Key R&B inspirations (19:37). Conveying emotion in music (24:28). Finding her voice (28:09). yaya’s rap abilities (33:09). yaya’s headspace when creating do it afraid (37:43). The mission statement guiding Fidelity (46:16). Expressing ‘fidelity’ on Fidelity (49:47). The bright and lively instrumentation of Fidelity (54:18). One thing yaya is grateful for from her music career (56:17). Upcoming tour dates / merch (57:52). Buy/stream Fidelity here: https://yayabey.bandcamp.com/album/fidelity Follow yaya bey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yayabeybay/ Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING -- Fiending for some more quality rap content? Visit the RMPP website: https://rmpp.squarespace.com/ Want to support and help us grow? Become a RMPP Patron, and gain access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/therapmusicplugpodcast Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →#215 - GAWD INTERVIEW
Apr 100:59:50Tap to summarizeAs soon as I first heard a beat from today’s guest, GAWD, off of MIKE’s Burning Desire… I was immediately intrigued. I needed to hear more of this nutty, oddball, and infinitely creative sound. So over the past few years since, I’ve dove into GAWD’s catalog as both a producer and a rapper and mined some real gold, within a stupidly prolific discography under various artistic monikers (GAWD, 65 Cent, Trick Racer, and many more). In this episode, we discuss the unique world-building in his art, his sense of humour and affinity for geese, his prolific output that has slowed in recent years, and some of his recent marquee releases in ONCE IN A PINK MOON as 65 Cent, and collaborating with the electric WiFiGawd on their latest collaborative album, Hot as Hell 3. The Plug (0:56). The Interview (2:36). GAWD’s affinity for Quasimoto dolls and geese (2:45). GAWD’s Virginia upbringing (7:32). GAWD and Iceland (10:48). World-building in GAWD’s music (14:08). GAWD’s nutty production sound (16:37). GAWD’s influence on Rage, and other high-distortion rap styles (18:58). GAWD’s loose, unstructured style of rapping (23:52). GAWD’s prolific creative output (31:33). Inspiration for the 65-track opus, ONCE IN A PINK MOON (35:51). Collaborating with WiFiGawd (43:40). The sound and vibe of Hot as Hell 3 (48:14). Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (52:07). Buy ONCE IN A PINK MOON here: https://poswrkspc.bandcamp.com/album/once-in-a-pink-moon Stream Hot as Hell 3 here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5z7rsu7bSReqnmhqNanBvt Stream GAWD's music here: https://soundcloud.com/ohmygawd-5 Follow GAWD on Twitter here: https://x.com/6512GAWD Follow GAWD on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/6512gawd/ Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING -- Fiending for some more quality rap content? Visit the RMPP website: https://rmpp.squarespace.com/ Want to support and help us grow? Become a RMPP Patron, and gain access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/therapmusicplugpodcast Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →#214 - E L U C I D & Sebb Bash breakdown 'I Guess U Had to Be There' - Album Alchemy
Mar 1801:27:14Tap to summarizeToday’s guests, E L U C I D and Sebb Bash may come from very different backgrounds. But they share one core thing in common. Both pulling from the fundamental tenets of the past, they push the art form to places it’s never been before. E L U C I D and Sebb were born to make music together. And luckily for us, they finally delivered their new collaborative album, I Guess U Had to Be There on Backwoodz Studioz. In this episode, we discuss what makes their creative chemistry special, Sebb Bash’s signature sound, and the mindset underpinning their joyful and triumphant new album, and much more. The next hour plus features two of rap’s most creative minds chopping it up, with some laughs along the way... how could you possibly not listen? The Plug (1:07). The Interview (2:25). “Farmer time” (4:24). Sebb’s entrypoint into hip-hop (12:31). The binding agent between E L U C I D & Sebb Bash (23:55). The signature Sebb Bash sound (29:45). The importance of taste vs. technical skill as a producer (44:32). The recording process for I Guess U Had to Be There (49:50). E L U C I D’s mindstate when creating I Guess U Had to Be There (55:20). The inspiration behind the “you just had to be there” idea (1:02:09). The musical vision for I Guess U Had to Be There (1:07:00). E L U C I D’s place in an evolving rap zeitgeist (1:10:01). The unique process creating 48 HRS (1:13:55). Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (1:20:57). Buy I Guess U Had to Be There here: https://backwoodzstudioz.com/collections/elucid-sebb-bash-i-guess-u-had-to-be-there Follow E L U C I D on Twitter here: https://x.com/elucidwho Follow E L U C I D on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cobratoof/ Follow Sebb Bash on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sebb_bash/ Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING -- Fiending for some more quality rap content? Visit the RMPP website: https://rmpp.squarespace.com/ Want to support and help us grow? Become a RMPP Patron, and gain access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/therapmusicplugpodcast Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →#213 - Tony Bontana INTERVIEW
Mar 401:02:11Tap to summarizeThe music of today’s guest, Birmingham, England-native, Tony Bontana, can be described in many ways: But to me, the simplest way I can describe Tony is creative… in any and every sense of the word. Tony’s music spans multiple genres from rap, to punk, no wave, harnessing an artistic ethos that is truly like none other. In today’s episode, we dig deeper into his creative ethos by discussing this “splayed” sound, the aggressively experimental 2025 collaborative record with psychedelic ensemble, The Beautiful Malaise, and his brand new opus, My Name, released on February 27th. Tony Bontana is an essential voice, rising in profile with critically acclaimed works, and a killer feature on Nourished by Time’s last album. I really can’t cosign this dude enough, so make sure you listen to this episode to learn more about a true musical visionary. The Plug (0:55). The Interview (2:41). The “splayed” sound (7:17). The aggressively experimental energy of The Beautiful Malaise (17:48). Tony’s abstract, free-form vocal style (26:18). The thematic inspiration for My Name (35:08). Tony’s keen political focus (40:44). The emotionally evocative sound of My Name (43:48). My Name as a great Tony Bontana gateway drug (48:27). Everything is Perfect Records (53:22). Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (56:37). Buy My Name here: https://tonybontana.bandcamp.com/album/my-name Follow Tony Bontana on Twitter here: https://x.com/tonybontana0121 Follow Tony Bontana on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tonybontana/?hl=en Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING -- Fiending for some more quality rap content? Visit the RMPP website: https://rmpp.squarespace.com/ Want to support and help us grow? Become a RMPP Patron, and gain access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/therapmusicplugpodcast Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →#212 - LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON INTERVIEW
Feb 1801:09:21Tap to summarizeIn the current era of music and hip-hop, there’s gotta be more rappers than at any other point in human history. And so while that leads to a ton of amazing, creative rap music being made, as an artist, it’s increasingly hard to stand out. The market has never been more saturated. This is why artists like today’s guest, have impressed by immediately carving out their own lane as a rising star. Hailing from Charlotte, NC, LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON, he sports an electric, outlandish rap style that has made him one of the most distinct voices in all of rap. His blend of wit, sharp honesty, and sense of humour have powered some great projects, such as Beautifully Black with Navy Blue, his strong collaborative albums with Sadhugold., and now his latest record, As of Now. In this episode, we discuss the impact of his recent signing with Lex, his unorthodox rap style, and the creative process behind his excellent new record, As of Now. The Plug (0:50). The Interview (2:31). The impact of North Carolina’s rap scene (5:16). Key turning points for Jah-Monte’s music career (8:18). The impact of signing to Lex Records (14:43). Jah-Monte’s unorthodox rap style (21:23). The reflective nature of As of Now (33:51). As of Now vs. past Jah-Monte projects (42:43). The musical vision of As of Now (47:42). Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (1:00:15). Buy As of Now here: https://lexrecords.com/products/as-of-now/ Follow LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON on Twitter here: https://x.com/jahmonteogbon?lang=en Follow LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jahmonteogbon/ Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING -- Fiending for some more quality rap content? Visit the RMPP website: https://rmpp.squarespace.com/ Want to support and help us grow? Become a RMPP Patron, and gain access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/therapmusicplugpodcast Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →#211 - mary sue INTERVIEW
Feb 400:59:32Tap to summarizeOne of the best things to come out of rap’s rising global influence over the few decades is the proliferation of the art form in different cultures across the globe. Where artists can infuse their own influences into their take on the genre. Today’s guest, mary sue, is a Singapore-native who has thoroughly impressed me in recent years with a wicked degree of musical diversity, working on any kind of soundscape under the sun, with the likes of bloomcycle, pyschedelic ensemble, The Clementi Sound Appreciation Club, along with a calm lyrical delivery that is ripe with thoughtful perspective. mary sue had a big 2025, first by dropping the stellar Porcelain Shield Paper Sword, and then finishing the year off with a collaborative EP with bloomcycle. In this episode, we discuss the Singapore hip-hop scene, his unique sound, and the creative approach behind his two impressive records of 2025. This guest is one of the brightest, rising stars in the indie rap space right now… you do not want to miss this. The Plug (0:49). The Interview (2:26) Singapore’s hip-hop scene (4:29). The Mary Sue sound (17:51). The writing approach for Porcelain Shield, Paper Sword (24:20). The live instrumentation sound of Porcelain Shield, Paper Sword (38:10). The theme of Unintended Self Expressions from Selling Reflections on the Internet (43:12). The psychedelic sound of USESRI from bloomcycle (51:25). Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (54:42). Buy/stream USESRI here: https://sweetmarysue.bandcamp.com/album/unintended-self-expressions-from-selling-reflections-on-the-internet Follow mary sue on Twitter here: https://x.com/marysueraps Follow mary sue on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sweetmarysue/ Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING -- Fiending for some more quality rap content? Visit the RMPP website: https://rmpp.squarespace.com/ Want to support and help us grow? Become a RMPP Patron, and gain access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/therapmusicplugpodcast Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →#210 - FearDorian INTERVIEW
Jan 2101:14:39Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is one of rap’s youngest rising stars. Atlanta-native FearDorian, has quickly established himself as a true innovator in the space of trap and cloud rap. Bridging the gap between Atlanta trap, cloud rap… and indie pop, alternative music through his eclectic sample choices into this gumbo of groovy, melodically catchy, moody, ethereal rap that is so one of one. It’s a whole lot of fun, and at just 19 years old… the sky’s the limit. In this conversation, Dorian’s youthful exuberance and creative mind is on full display, as we dive into what inspired his fresh sound and sampling approach, the unique Atlanta music scene, working with POLO PERKS <3 <3 <3 and ayooLii on A Dog’s Chance, and how he and quinn created their impressive new album, Before You Press Play. The Plug (0:41). The Interview (2:13). FearDorian’s foundational influences (6:44). FearDorian’s eclectic sound (9:44). The Atlanta music scene (13:18). FearDorian’s unique sampling approach (15:59). FearDorian’s decision to pursue music full-time (27:35). Managing imposter syndrome (38:02). Whimsy, and creating A Dog’s Chance (44:33). FearDorian and quinn’s creative connection (54:52). The long-term vision for Before You Press Play (1:00:28). Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (1:04:41). Buy/stream Before You Press Play here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7Hup1Ag3QCioejoNKTmJh0?si=0nMKaIq1TwaMkxHjxRpo4w Follow FearDorian on Twitter here: https://x.com/1feardorian?s=20 Follow FearDorian on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/feardorian/ Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING -- Fiending for some more quality rap content? Visit the RMPP website: https://rmpp.squarespace.com/ Want to support and help us grow? Become a RMPP Patron, and gain access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/therapmusicplugpodcast Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
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