Podcasts by The Next Movement
Dedicated to preserving hip-hop culture, each episode of The Next Movement examines a classic/influential album and the wide range of its impact. With the help of a guest, Rob and E. shine a light on the art and swap stories about what each album has given us and our communities. Tune in to hear unique and relevant perspectives on a culture that continues to change the world.
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Tical (feat. lojii) from 2023-12-13T09:30
lojii has been outside doing this rap thing for years and yet he feels like he's just getting started. That's the essential message that runs through his latest project "$tarter Pac...
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The Ghost in the Shell (feat. Oliver Rothstein) from 2023-11-29T09:30
Oliver Rothstein is an MC from Philadelphia who embodies the city's grit, struggle, and determination. He has a new album called "The Philadelphian" that captures the struggle and ...
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Fetish Bones (feat. DJ Haram) from 2023-11-15T09:30
DJ Haram has pushed the boundaries of traditional dance, noise, and hip hop music her entire career. Whether as a part of 700 Bliss (with Moor Mother) or producing tracks for Armand Hammer, or c...
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Fantastic Vol. 2 (feat. Kipp Stone) from 2023-11-01T08:30
Kipp Stone has a new project called "66689 Blvd Prequel" that is as raw and emotionally vulnerable as they come. He joined us to talk about the process of freestyling, writing, and rec...
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Doggystyle (feat. Roper Williams) from 2023-10-18T08:30
Roper Williams is the NJ based production duo who has worked with artists such as Your Old Droog, Navy Blue, YL, AKAI SOLO, and Fatboi Sharif. They've got a new project out called "Infi...
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Illadelph Halflife (feat. John Morrison) from 2023-10-04T08:30
John Morrison is a writer, DJ, sample flipper, podcast/radio host, and deeply passionate about music history, specifically as it concerns his native Philadelphia. We talked with John about his c...
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Monkey Barz (feat. Defcee) from 2023-09-20T08:30
Defcee joined us to talk about his upcoming project with Messiah Musik called The Golem of Brooklyn. The album is the soundtrack and companion to the book of the same name by Adam Mansbach. Defc...
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Legal Drug Money (feat. Cise Greeny) from 2023-09-06T08:30
Cise Greeny is a prolific rapper/producer from Corona, Queens. So far this year he has released two full length albums and two beat tapes. We talked with Greeny about these projects, the way he ...
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Toxicity (feat. Fatboi Sharif and Steel Tipped Dove) from 2023-08-23T08:30
We're talking a lot about singular artists and sounds! Fatboi Sharif and Steel Tipped Dove recently released their collaborative album "Decay" on Backwoodz Studioz. We spoke with t...
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Haram (feat. Chop The Head) from 2023-08-09T08:30
Chop The Head is an artist and designer from Philadelphia who has worked on designs for some of today's most interesting independent rappers. His detailed drawings have covered releases from...
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Be (feat. Stik Figa and The Expert) from 2023-07-26T08:30
Stik Figa and The Expert released their collaborative album “Ritual” in June. It is a well crafted project that both artists believed was going to be Stik Figa’s last as they were working on it....
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BbyShoe (feat. Desde) from 2023-07-12T08:30
Desde is an emcee from Brooklyn who you may remember from KING VISION ULTRA's "SHOOK WORLD" earlier this year. Desde recently released a beautifully crafted project called "To...
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Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde (feat. Video Dave & Controller 7) from 2023-06-28T08:30
Multi-talented artist Video Dave and producer Controller 7 join us prior to the release of their collaborative album “ArticulatedTexTiles”. We discuss some of the behind the scenes moments that ...
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Live Hardcore Worldwide (feat. Nephlim Modulation Systems) from 2023-06-14T08:30:57
Orko Eloheim and Bigg Jus are Nephlim Modulation Systems. It's been 18 years since their second album "Imperial Letters of Protection" was released and now the duo is back with som...
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Reloaded (feat. Gabe 'Nandez) from 2023-05-31T08:30:57
Gabe 'Nandez latest project is called "Pangea". It was written and recorded during the height of the pandemic, at a time when 'Nandez was enduring personal turmoil and grapplin...
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King of Hearts (feat. Steel Tipped Dove) from 2023-05-17T08:30:58
Producer, recording engineer and mixing/mastering specialist Steel Tipped Dove joins us to talk about his creative process as it relates to his project "all the weight feather don't hav...
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Purple Haze (feat. sleepingdogs) from 2023-05-03T08:30:01
The duo sleepingdogs (andrew and Jesse the Tree) released their first full length album "i'm fakin' my own death just to get some rest" in March. They sit down with us to talk ...
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The Chronic from 2023-04-19T08:30:53
No guest this time around. Instead our focus is entirely on Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic”. You know it, you love it but you’ve never heard us speak on our memories and personal experiences with it. It’s ...
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Critical Beatdown: The 12" Singles (feat. Dan Lish) from 2023-03-22T08:30:25
Dan Lish is a UK based artist whose of drawings of some of hip hops greatest creators have become instantly recognizable due to the intricate details and personal touches that go into every piece. ...
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Buhloone Mindstate (feat. GENG PTP aka KING VISION ULTRA) from 2023-03-08T09:30:33
The latest release from KING VISION ULTRA is called "SHOOK WORLD" and it is just that...a world built out of field recordings, YouTube clips, incredible artistry from a wide range of guest perfo...
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The Coming (feat. Open Mike Eagle) from 2023-02-22T09:30:06
Open Mike Eagle joins us following the release his latest album “Component System With The Auto Reverse”. We start our conversation with some discussion about his live performances since the album’...
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The Pick, The Sickle and The Shovel (feat. MidaZ the BEAST) from 2023-02-08T09:30:20
MidaZ the BEAST joined us on the day that his latest album "The Devil's Playground" was released. We spoke to him about the process behind the creation of this album, his relationship with the albu...
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End of Year 2022 (feat. Fly Fidelity) from 2023-01-25T09:30:33
It's time for the end of year episode! This is where we pause to consider some of our favorite albums from the year and, as has become tradition, we ask fellow podcasters to join us to help roun...
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Felt 2: A Tribute to Lisa Bonet (feat. ShrapKnel) from 2023-01-11T09:30:37
ShrapKnel (Curly Castro and PremRock) sit down to chat about their sophomore album "Metal Lung". We discuss the personal meaning connected to the album and its release as well some of the artist...
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Atrocity Exhibition (feat. Blackliq) from 2022-12-21T09:30:28
Virginia mainstay Blackliq joins us to talk about his new project "What Will It Take" with fellow Richmond native Ohbliv. Liq provided the behind the scenes view of what went into making that pr...
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MU.ZZ.LE (feat. Fatboi Sharif) from 2022-12-07T09:30
We spoke to Fatboi Sharif in-person at Triple Bottom Brewing Company just before he headed to sound check at Silk City where he later performed with Open Mike Eagle and Video Dave. Sharif spoke wit...
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Below The Heavens (feat. phiik) from 2022-11-23T09:30:58
phiik, one of several enigmatic spitters in the New York based Tase Grip collective, joins us to talk about his latest offering called "CHAINLINK", his project from earlier this year with Lungs ...
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Capital Punishment (feat. Sleep Sinatra) from 2022-11-09T09:30:57
Nebraska native Sleep Sinatra joins us to talk about his recent release, the Ohbliv produced album "Shadow Self". Sleep discusses the concept behind "Shadow Self" and gave us the story behind hi...
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Can-i-bus (feat. Caltrops Press) from 2022-10-26T08:30:38
Caltrops Press is a rap zine and a Tumblr page and a literary vessel that dissects modern hip hop by first joining it seamlessly with world history, classic works of poetry, film, old school lyr...
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BEGBORROWSTEEL (feat. Child Actor) from 2022-10-12T08:30:17
Max Heath is one half of the duo Child Actor and is the person responsible for crafting the production behind artists such as Armand Hammer (billy woods and E L U C I D), AKAI SOLO, ShrapKnel, O...
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Mama Said Knock You Out (feat. Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire) from 2022-09-28T08:30:32
We talked with Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire about his forthcoming album “VOL. 1: I Love Y.O.U. Cuz Y.O.U. Ugly”. The album signals a new chapter in eXquire’s life and career and he explained to us h...
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Stankonia (feat. Brian Ennals and Infinity Knives) from 2022-09-14T08:30:44
Baltimore based Brian Ennals and Infinity Knives are the duo behind the powerfully cathartic "King Cobra". They joined us for a conversation of substance, which is kind of our thing, but this fe...
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And Then There Was X (feat. Justo the MC & maticulous) from 2022-08-31T11:11:57
Justo the MC and maticulous join us to talk about their forthcoming project “Three” and the collaborative relationship that they have built over the course of the past few years. Then we get int...
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Guns (feat. E L U C I D) from 2022-08-17T08:30:24
E L U C I D (Armand Hammer) joins us to talk about his excellent new solo release "I Told Bessie" and all things related. Then in the second half we do something that we've never done before...w...
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The Cool (feat. Wavy Bagels) from 2022-08-03T08:30:50
The multi-talented Wavy Bagels joins us to discuss his most recent project "BAVY" on which the producer, song writer, rapper, and singer displays his full arsenal. Wavy also talks a bit about "m...
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Soul Survivor (feat. TTK) from 2022-07-20T08:30:34
Painter, graphic designer, art director and now film director TTK joins us to talk about his recently premiered short documentary called "Just Like Me". The film was made with the purpose of educat...
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We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service (feat. Ace Cannons and MIGHTYHEALTHY) from 2022-07-06T08:30:32
Ace Cannons and MIGHTYHEALTHY join us to talk about their recent project MIGHTYCANNONS and the idea/inspiration behind it. We discuss how drums and increased BPMs set them apart from the current...
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Wu-Tang Forever (feat. Jamil Honesty and Squeegie O) from 2022-06-22T08:30:03
Staten Island natives Jamil Honesty and Squeegie O join us to talk about their recent debut as the Habor Kidz and the double LP that excited the world in 1997 - Wu-Tang Forever. Jamil and Squeeg...
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As The World Burns (feat. PremRock) from 2022-06-08T08:30:19
PremRock helps us complete our Wrecking Crew cypher and joins us to talk about his latest release. It's a self-titled album from a group called Ockham's Blazer that lands somewhere between hip-h...
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RBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta (feat. Timmhotep Aku) from 2022-05-25T08:30:55
Writer, editor, critic, and culture curator Timmhotep Aku joins us to talk about his career in hip-hop writing (XXL, Pitchfork, NPR, Afropunk and others). We discuss the importance of context wi...
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The Cold Vein (feat. AJ Suede) from 2022-05-11T08:30:22
We're joined by AJ Suede who spoke with us about his recent album "Hundred Year Darkness" with Small Professor, his previous album "Metatron's Cube" with Televangel, and his album pick for this ...
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Straight Out The Jungle (feat. Masai Bey) from 2022-04-27T08:30:10
Masai Bey is an elusive veteran MC/producer who quietly made incredibly dope music in the late 90's and early 2000's. In a rare interview, Masai joins us to talk about the upcoming re-release of...
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Mama's Gun (feat. Dan-O) from 2022-04-13T08:30
We're joined by Dan-O from Freemusicempire who talks with us about a bunch of stuff including his approach to reviewing music and conducting interviews AND we swap stories of admiration for Erykah ...
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Food and Liquor (feat. maassai) from 2022-03-30T08:30
Brooklyn based artist maassai joins us to talk about her recent project "Personal Year 8" and last year's "With the Shifts" - two introspective and vulnerable projects. She shares some of her proce...
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Jesus Price Supastar (feat. Alexander Richter) from 2022-03-16T08:30
Photographer Alexander Richter joins us to talk about his documentary film "Dark Brother Rise", his cover photo for Armand Hammer's "Haram", the stories behind some of our favorite photos from his ...
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Check Your Head (feat. Nosaj from New Kingdom) from 2022-03-02T09:30
We're joined by Nosaj from New Kingdom who blessed us with jewel after jewel from his 30 years in the music industry. We talked about the process behind his writing, his approach to making music af...
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De La Soul is Dead (feat. Jesse Ferguson) from 2022-02-16T09:30
Jesse Ferguson is the owner and head brewer at Interboro Spirits and Ales in Brooklyn. Jesse also has a background in the music industry, having served as the label manager for Definitive Jux for i...
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MM...FOOD (feat. Small Professor) from 2022-01-26T09:30
Philadelphia native Small Professor joins us to talk about his production on the latest Career Crooks album Never at Peace, his Jawn series of instrumentals, BLUu Edwards with Curly Castro, and ‘86...
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Stress: The Extinction Agenda (feat. J Scienide) from 2022-01-12T09:30
Rapper/producer J Scienide chats with us about his upcoming project called KAPUT as well as 2021 projects “Somebody’s Paradise,” “Enough to Plague a Saint” with Body Bag Ben, and “Stray From the Pa...
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End of Year 2021 (feat. Crate 808) from 2021-12-22T09:30
Let’s do this End of Year episode! Continuing a tradition we started last year, when we teamed up with the good dudes at Serious Rap Sh*t, we’re bringing you a super duper pod collab. This time aro...
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Done By The Forces Of Nature (feat. Blockhead) from 2021-12-15T09:30
Fun conversation with Blockhead, the prolific producer who recently dropped a full length LP called "Garbology" with long time collaborator Aesop Rock. We talked with Blockhead about his working re...
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Midnight Marauders (feat. Pecue) from 2021-12-08T09:30
Producer/visual artist and West Philly native Pecue joins us to talk about his recent instrumental project “Excursions” and the design work he’s done over the past couple of years for other artists...
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potato (feat. Semiratruth) from 2021-11-24T09:30
Artist Semiratruth joins us to talk about her most recent project I GOT BANDZ FOR THE MOONLANDIN’. And of course we talk about her album pick for this episode, which is from an artist that we had n...
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Like Water for Chocolate (feat. maticulous) from 2021-11-10T09:30
Producer maticulous joins us with a behind the scenes look at his new album “no caps” which features an incredible lineup of emcees including Kev Brown, J. Scienide, Skyzoo, Justo the MC, Breeze Br...
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R.A.P. Music (feat. Alaska and Jason Griff) from 2021-10-27T08:30
Alaska and Jason Griff join us to talk about their dark take on pandemic America “Human Zoo”. You know Alaska from Atoms Fam, Hanger 18, and co-host of the Call Out Culture Podcast. And you know Ja...
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Uptown Saturday Night (feat. Zilla Rocca) from 2021-10-13T08:30
On the three year anniversary of the pod we welcome back our very first guest, South Philly native Zilla Rocca. The emcee, beat maker, Wrecking Crew member, and Call Out Culture Podcast co-host tal...
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Donuts (feat. Matteo Urella) from 2021-09-29T08:30
Author Matteo Urella joins us to discuss his recently published book “Deep in the Dark with the Art” - a collection of conversations with the creators behind the best cover art of Wu-Tang Clan and ...
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Moment of Truth (feat. QThree AKA Ear.Drum) from 2021-09-15T08:30
A rare interview granted by Philly native QThree AKA Ear.Drum. The producer/emcee talks with us about Deaf Wav (the latest installation in his instrumental series), Perseverance (his third full len...
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Section.80 (feat. Amani) from 2021-09-01T08:30
Brooklyn emcee/musician Amani joins us to talk about the past year of his creative endeavors, including the excellent An Unknown Infinite with KING VISION ULTRA, the instrumental album From Gratuit...
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Muddy Waters (feat. YUNGMORPHEUS) from 2021-08-18T08:30
The multi-talented YUNGMORPHEUS joins us to talk about his upcoming album with producer Eyedress called Affable with Pointed Teeth, as well as one of his favorite albums of all-time - Muddy Waters ...
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The Low End Theory from 2021-08-04T08:30
Rob and E. take a look at an undisputed classic and an album that is near and dear to Rob's heart. The Low End Theory was released in 1991, as A Tribe Called Quest attempted to ride the wave create...
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He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper (feat. Homeboy Sandman) from 2021-07-14T08:30
The one and only Homeboy Sandman talks with us about his upcoming project Anjelitu, produced by Aesop Rock. And we get the full story from the Mello Music Group artist on how He's the DJ, I'm the R...
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Ready to Die (feat. Skyzoo) from 2021-06-30T08:00
Brooklyn native Skyzoo joins us to talk about his new album All the Brilliant Things, which focuses on cultural appropriation and gentrification, particularly in the neighborhood where he grew u...
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Murda Muzik (feat. Fat Ray) from 2021-06-16T08:00
It's a Bruiser occasion! Detroit veteran Fat Ray has surrounded himself with talented artists for several years, developing relationships with folks like Danny Brown, Black Milk, and J Dilla. He...
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Man on the Moon: The End of Day (feat. AKAI SOLO) from 2021-06-02T08:30
Gifted wordsmith AKAI SOLO joins us to talk about his project with Navy Blue entitled True Sky. AKAI also shares thoughts about the importance of honesty in his work, as well as the process behind ...
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Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ (feat. Julian Alexander) from 2021-05-19T08:30
Julian Alexander is the founder of Brooklyn based design studio Slang, Inc. and has a rich history of artistic design within the music industry. We talked with Julian about his approach to design, ...
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Save Yourself (feat. Defcee) from 2021-05-05T08:30
We present a thoughtful and introspective convo with emcee, writer, and educator Defcee. His latest release “ceenick Deluxe” with producer Nick Arcade, has become one of our favorite things and we ...
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Stakes Is High (feat. T. Eric Monroe) from 2021-04-21T08:30
Photographer T. Eric Monroe is known for bringing us iconic moments from the 1990s. His ability to casually slip into green rooms, video shoots, and studio sessions has allowed him to capture rare ...
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The Sun’s Tirade (feat. Nappy Nina) from 2021-04-07T08:30
Nappy Nina joins the show to talk about creating during the past year of the pandemic, including the struggles with mental health that informed much of her work on her latest project Double Down - ...
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The War Report (feat. Armand Hammer) from 2021-03-24T08:30
Rap duo Armand Hammer, comprised of billy woods and ELUCID, have teamed up with living legend The Alchemist for their latest album, Haram. Days before the release, Armand Hammer sit down to talk ab...
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Schoolly D (feat. Max Ochester) from 2021-03-10T09:30
Max Ochester is the owner of Brewerytown Beats, a record shop in Philadelphia. But Max has also used the shop and his Philly connections to preserve the city’s rich music history. From reissuing pr...
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A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing (feat. Breeze Brewin’) from 2021-02-24T09:30
Breeze Brewin’ graces us with insight into his life, the arch of his career, his new album - Hindsight - while also dropping gems about Black Sheep’s debut. Just like A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing we ...
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Psychoanalysis: What Is It?! (feat. Fatboi Sharif) from 2021-02-10T09:30
Fatboi Sharif talks about Gandhi Loves Children, his recent project with producer Roper Williams. In the process he also touches on influences, his interest in film, his creative approach, not rele...
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The Lost Tapes (feat. Chris Maestro) from 2021-01-27T09:30
Chris Maestro, founder and principle owner of BierWax in Brooklyn joins us to talk about the overlap between hip hop and craft beer, the diversity (or lack thereof) in the craft beer industry, the ...
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Madvilliany (feat. HooksArthur) from 2021-01-13T09:30
Rapper/producer HooksArthur discusses his latest project Wave Form Fluent, its emphasis on art in all its forms, working with Influence Prod, and the chance encounter that led to an unlikely friend...
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The Miseducation of...(feat. Eric Johnson) from 2020-12-23T09:30
Photographer Eric Johnson is responsible for some of hip-hop’s most iconic images including several enduring album photos from the likes of Cam’ron, De La Soul, Biggie, and Lauryn Hill. Eric joins ...
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End of Year 2020 (feat. Serious Rap Sh*t) from 2020-12-09T09:30
We teamed up with the fellas from the Serious Rap Sh*t Podcast to discuss our favorite albums of the year. We were each tasked with picking three albums and found surprisingly little overlap, which...
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Dr. Octagonecologyst (feat. Chong Wizard) from 2020-11-25T09:30
DJ/producer/label head Chong Wizard shares the story of his progression from hip hop journalist to executive producer and gives us a look behind his new project with emcee Zilla Rocca, including th...
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3 Feet High And Rising (feat. Michelle Willems) from 2020-11-11T09:30
Michelle Willems is an art director/designer who generously shared some of her experiences working at Sony Music, Tommy Boy, and the MTV Networks. Highlights include the photo shoot for Big L’s deb...
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The Minstrel Show (feat. ILL Conscious) from 2020-10-28T08:30:42
While literally walking the streets of Baltimore, ILL Conscious talks about his latest work, The Epic of Gilgamesh, and his upcoming project with producer Mute Won called Acres of Diamonds (the lyr...
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Funcrusher Plus (feat. Geng aka King Vision Ultra) from 2020-10-14T08:30:44
As the purveyor of “weaponized media” at PTP (Purple Tape Pedigree) and thru a history with storied NYC underground crews like Atoms Family, Geng has contributed to and been a witness of the full s...
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The Infamous (feat. House Shoes) from 2020-09-30T08:30:23
Extensive sit down with Detroit legend House Shoes who provides his customary no bullshit perspective on beer, politics, beat flips, ownership, Street Corner Music, Danny Brown, 8 Mile, and much mu...
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Beneath the Surface (feat. Kenny Segal) from 2020-09-16T08:30:49
L.A. based producer Kenny Segal has contributed to some of the most unique and creative projects in the “art rap” scene, including recent albums Purple Moonlight Pages with R.A.P. Ferreira, Ajai wi...
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ATLiens (feat. Darby Wheeler) from 2020-09-02T08:30:33
Filmmaker Darby Wheeler is best known stateside for his directing on the most excellent Netflix series Hip-Hop Evolution. He drops some jewels about his experience creating the show, gives us a pre...
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Boyz N The Hood (feat. Dad Bod Rap Pod) from 2020-08-19T08:30:20
The second installment in a two-part collab with Nate and Demone from Dad Bod Rap Pod. The first part of the discussion takes place on their pod, where we talked about the soundtrack to the film Ju...
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Black On Both Sides from 2020-08-05T08:30:24
By 1999 Mos Def had already made a name for himself as a freestyle wizard in New York, a gifted MC that held crowds captive with Lyricist Lounge, and as one half of Black Star. Still he crafted a s...
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Channel Orange (feat. Ursula Rucker) from 2020-07-22T08:30:48
The poet/singer/activist/recording artist Ursula Rucker brings us needed inspiration as she shares how she is meeting the current reckoning for our country (and our city). True to form, she also ch...
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Breaking Atoms from 2020-07-08T08:40:49
In 1991 Main Source dropped some game changing science in the form of Breaking Atoms. Yes, it gave us the first recorded verse from Nas (and one of the illest posse cuts of all time). Yes, it featu...
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Supreme Clientele (feat. Kount Fif) from 2020-06-24T08:30:03
Kount Fif is the co-owner of Man Bites Dog Records and the producer behind projects like Uncommon Nasa’s City As School and the upcoming release from Baltimore’s Sinista Daniro. He drops by the pod...
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Black Reign from 2020-06-10T08:30:01
Queen Latifah’s third album, bolstered by a successful hit TV show, brought her the most commercial hit of her career, won her a Grammy, and spoke for all women of color. “Who you callin’ a bitch??...
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The D&D Project (feat. David Lotwin) from 2020-05-20T08:30:07
David Lotwin, co-owner of the famous D&D Studios and co-founder of D&D Recording, blesses the pod with his wealth of insight into NYC hip hop. From the studio’s beginnings recording reggae to its w...
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Me Against The World (feat. Chris Skillz) from 2020-05-06T08:30:47
Chris Skillz is an artist who wears his emotion on his sleeve. His lyrics are laced with unparalleled vulnerability and at times such sensitive subjects as depression, suicidal thoughts, and surviv...
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Soundpieces: Da Antidote! from 2020-04-22T08:30:09
In these wild times we turn to Wildchild, DJ Romes, and Madlib to help us get thru. The trio known as Lootpack debuted in 1999 on Stones Throw Records and set the label on a trajectory for greatnes...
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Liquid Swords (feat. XP the Marxman) from 2020-04-08T08:30:04
As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to impact the U.S., Los Angeles native XP the Marxman joins the show to talk about the impact its already having on artists. He also goes in depth about the influenc...
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Violent By Design from 2020-03-25T08:30:38
By the year 2000 the Golden Age was over and rap was flooded with over-commercialized music. But in Philly the trio of Vinnie Paz, Stoupe The Enemy of Mankind, and Jus Allah crafted an incredibly u...
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All Eyez On Me (feat. All Hail Y.T.) from 2020-03-11T08:30:45
Delaware based emcee All Hail Y.T. comes thru to talk about his latest collab with producer Tone Beatz - The Spoils Babylon. Y.T. also shares about the growth that led to his name change (formerly ...
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Illmatic (feat. Awon) from 2020-02-26T09:36:02
Awon is the co-owner of Don’t Sleep Records, co-star of the documentary Underdogs and an ill emcee based out of VA. He joins The Next Movement to talk about his beginnings, his approach to his art ...
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When Disaster Strikes from 2020-02-12T09:30:58
Busta Rhymes released his sophomore effort in 1997 and instantly became a household name. The albums singles and associated videos elevated the art of hip hop to new heights. But does Busta get the...
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Hell on Earth (feat. Estee Nack) from 2020-01-22T09:30:48
Estee Nack comes thru to talk about Carpe Noctem, living in the present, using rap as a means to a greater end, raiding his uncle’s closet as a kid, the current scene in Lynn, MA and Mobb Deep’s cl...
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Hard to Earn (feat. Uncommon Nasa) from 2020-01-08T09:30:49
Rapper/producer/recording engineer/writer Uncommon Nasa drops in to talk about his latest project City As School, social media, Staten Island, legacy, and one of his favorite albums - Gang Starr’s ...
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End of Year 2019 from 2019-12-18T09:30:26
Talking about all of our favorite things from 2019 - favorite albums, favorite tracks, favorite beats, favorite moments from the show...you get the idea.
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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx (feat. Superior) from 2019-12-04T09:25:58
German-based producer Superior joins the pod to talk about growing up with hip hop in Germany, his evolution as a beat maker, teaming up with Eto for Long Story Short, his latest project - Baladas ...
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Kollage (feat. Flygirrl) from 2019-11-06T09:30:09
Stacey “Flygirrl” Wilson is an artist, designer, curator, event producer, and Philadelpha Creative Ambassador who embodies hip-hop culture. She’s co-hosted Tastytreats w/Questlove - a weekly hip-ho...
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Dare Iz A Darkside (feat. Vic Spencer) from 2019-10-02T08:38:49
“Highly loved by Chicago hoods” and “highly hated by the Chicago scene” - Vic Spencer talks his latest release, his record label, his work with Chicago’s youth and one of his favorite albums...Redm...
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No One Can Do It Better from 2019-09-04T08:45:27
The D.O.C. helped pen iconic, grounding breaking, raw tales of violence and anger and “street knowledge” for N.W.A. But his own debut was something completely different, with a barrage of word play...
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PTSD (feat. Ronald Crawford) from 2019-08-07T08:30:13
Ronald Crawford is a therapist from North Philly that combines hip hop and clinical interventions in an effort to engage those who don’t buy into traditional therapy. He joins the pod to talk about...
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Let’s Get Free (feat. Reef The Lost Cauze) from 2019-07-08T09:45:59
Reef The Lost Cauze has become one of Philly’s legendary emcees. He drops in to talk about his growth as an artist and the impact of the debut album from dead prez on both his life and his music. A...
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The Sun Rises in the East from 2019-06-03T08:45:23
Jeru the Damaja’s debut remains an overlooked classic with pristine production from DJ Premier. Rob and E. examine the creative process behind the album, the importance of its black empowerment, Je...
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Concrete Law (feat. Backbone) from 2019-05-13T09:33:42
This extra special episode was recorded backstage at the Dungeon Family reunion tour on April 24th, 2019 and features an interview with first generation DF member Backbone.
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I Phantom (feat. Curly Castro) from 2019-04-29T10:58:47
Philadelphia transplant Curly Castro is keeping boom-bap alive in the City of Brotherly Love. He drops in to talk about his latest solo offering and a classic Def Jux album that has influenced his ...
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It’s Dark and Hell is Hot from 2019-02-04T13:46:31
In 1998 DMX brought hip-hop back to the streets. Rob and E. take a look at how X took over the game, the times when he went too far, and how his debut album brought stardom to a 16-year old producer.
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Ironman (feat. Zilla Rocca) from 2019-01-07T13:39:38
South Philly’s own Zilla Rocca joins Rob and E. to talk about his new solo album, being a working rapper, and to boldly defend Ghostface Killah’s Ironman as better than The Beatles.
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End of Year 2018 from 2018-12-10T00:49:41
The Next Movement presents the top 12 albums of 2018. Rob and E. give you their year-end lists and try not to talk about Kanye.
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Strictly Business from 2018-12-02T19:46:16
1988 was jam packed with classic rap albums. What made Strictly Business stand out? In part one of this special two part episode Rob and E. frame up EPMD’s landmark debut.
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2Pacalypse Now from 2018-11-05T11:51:15
Rob and E. break down 2Pac’s first album and discuss its production, its controversy, and its messages on police brutality, racism, poverty, and trauma.
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