Wegoinin Presents...

Even the Gunthers know that NEMS has been absolutely crushing it. His latest album Gorilla Monsoon is so nasty it forced a crew of Gunthers to go in on a tube of toothpaste. And even though NEMS still spits that ignorant shit that we all love, this is the first project where he gives us a really personal look into his life. This interview is no different, as we break down the album, his sobriety, and much more. In fact, the interview covers so much ground that it’s broken into two parts so you can really digest it. Enjoy part one now because part two is coming early next week. And if you don’t want to listen on Soundcloud, hit up any of your favorite podcasting platforms. http://twitter.com/NEMS_FYL http://twitter.com/seven3zero http://www.instagram.com/nems_fyl http://instagram.com/seven3zero http://instagram.com/wordsbybriankayser http://nems.bandcamp.com/ http://wegoinin.com http://wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: http://linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast

We’re back with the legendary J-Zone for Part 2 of the WeGoinIN Presents... interview. In this part, we talk about his relationship with Du-Rites partner Pablo Martin, his break records, how the occasional J-Zone verse has popped up over the years, Vanderslice, interviewing drummers for the Red Bull Music Series, and his thoughts on the NBA season so far. You can also listen on any of your favorite podcasting platforms. https://thedurites.bandcamp.com/ https://j-zone.bandcamp.com/ http://twitter.com/jzonedonttweet http://twitter.com/seven3zero https://www.instagram.com/jzonedontig http://instagram.com/seven3zero http://instagram.com/wordsbybriankayser http://wegoinin.com http://wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: http://linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d1205045550?mt=2

Anyone who's followed my interviews over the years knows that J-Zone is one of my all-time favorite interviewees. This interview is no different, as we get into his latest project, The Du-Rites' Soundcheck at 6 album, which is live, both literally and figuratively. We also talk about his evolution in drumming, his father's influence, the importance of making imperfect music, migraines, and, a WeGoinIN exclusive, why J-Zone hates mayo (and basically anything egg-based). Check back soon for Part 2. You can also listen on any of your favorite podcasting platforms. https://thedurites.bandcamp.com/ https://j-zone.bandcamp.com/ http://twitter.com/jzonedonttweet http://twitter.com/seven3zero https://www.instagram.com/jzonedontig http://instagram.com/seven3zero http://instagram.com/wordsbybriankayser http://wegoinin.com http://wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: http://linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d1205045550?mt=2

We’re checking in with Easalio, who’s an incredible MC that just dropped FLY, which is going to be a precursor to his upcoming projects. In this interview, we break down FLY, the dope artists coming from Richmond like Cole Hicks, Radio B, Nickelus F, Michael Millions, Fly Anakin, and more, as well the best restaurants in Richmond, and, perhaps most troubling, how he ended up at an Olive Garden for his brother’s 21st. http://twitter.com/easalio http://twitter.com/seven3zero http://instagram.com/easalio http://instagram.com/seven3zero http://instagram.com/wordsbybriankayser http://wegoinin.com http://wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: http://linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d1205045550?mt=2

WeGoinIN Presents... is back with a fresh episode with Swave Sevah. I caught him as he was heading out the door to get his kids some Chinese food. Swave talks about Team Homi, PH, his illustrious battle career, his S.L.U.M.S. project with Waydah Black, but most importantly, we chop it up about how he used to put cinnamon in scrambled eggs and why Miles Morales is better than Peter Parker. We last caught up for his album Son of a One Armed Man, so there was a lot of ground to cover here. wegoinin.com wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d1205045550?mt=2

We’re checking in with a longtime favorite this week with Wordsworth, who dropped an incredible album in Champion Sounds with Pearl Gates. The interview starts with Words recapping his recent visit to Charlottesville, where he headlined the Nine Pillars Hip-Hop Festival. Pearl Gates hops on the call a few minutes later to discuss Champion Sounds and the three of us have an in-depth conversation on how the album was made, the creative process, and much more. https://wordsworth.bandcamp.com/album/champion-sounds twitter.com/WordswortheMC twitter.com/PearlGates twitter.com/seven3zero instagram.com/wordsworthbklyn instagram.com/itspearlgates instagram.com/seven3zero instagram.com/wordsbybriankayser wegoinin.com wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d1205045550?mt=2

We’re keeping the podcast in Richmond, VA this week as we catch up with the talented Michael Millions. In this episode, we talk about his latest project, Hard to be King, as well as his overall body of work, what it’s like repping Richmond, how it’s changed, racism within the city, and the hip-hop scene. twitter.com/MichaelMillions twitter.com/seven3zero instagram.com/seven3zero instagram.com/wordsbybriankayser @michaelmillions http://michaelmillions.bandcamp.com wegoinin.com wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d1205045550?mt=2

Radio B continues to crush it out in Richmond, VA, a place better known to those who know as RVA. Whether it’s through his music, like his latest offering, Jesus Never Wore A Suit, or through his work with RVA Rap Elite, where Radio B provides a platform for the many talented artists coming out of the 804, I don’t think this guy sleeps. In this interview, we talk about the work he does in Richmond, Jesus Never Wore A Suit, his past as a Burglar with Nickelus F, working with Drake in the early days, and much more. Stay tuned after the interview to check Radio’s newest song “Banned Legacy” featuring Nickelus F. twitter.com/RadioBlitz twitter.com/seven3zero instagram.com/radioblitz instagram.com/seven3zero instagram.com/wordsbybriankayser https://soundcloud.com/radioblitz https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/radiob/cLY2 wegoinin.com wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d1205045550?mt=2

Eto and DJ Muggs’s Hell’s Roof is a master class on composing an album. There’s a clear narrative, consistent production, and no reasons to hit the “Skip” button. Hell’s Roof is both an ode to the crack era and Eto’s hometown of Rochester, also called Hell’s Roof. Over ten songs complete with the Muggs’s signature sinister and dramatic production, Eto, one of the freshest voices out, continues what he’s been doing on his own, giving the listener a slice of his hometown, his perspective, and most importantly, himself. In this interview, we break down the album, working with Muggs, coming from Rochester, the grind, and much more. Stay tuned after the interview for an exclusive cut, the title track to Eto's next project, Sinner's Heaven. Exclusive premiere: Eto feat. Dwayne Collins - Sinner's Heaven (Prod. by Puffy the Real (Red Room) twitter.com/EtoMusicROC twitter.com/seven3zero instagram.com/etomusicroc instagram.com/seven3zero instagram.com/wordsbybriankayser http://soundcloud.com/lil-eto wegoinin.com

I caught up with one of VA’s finest, Born Unique, to talk about his incredibly grimy project, Wimbledon Dons, that he recently put out with producer Pete Twist. In this interview, we catch up, since it’s been about a decade since our last interview, talk about the VA scene, collaborating with Pete Twist, his work with WeGoinIN fam like Eff Yoo, how he got down with the Snowgoons, and much more. twitter.com/BornHisenburg twitter.com/seven3zero instagram.com/bornunique instagram.com/seven3zero instagram.com/wordsbybriankayser http://grimelords.bandcamp.com http://bornuniqueluckyloopiano.bandcamp.com http://wegoinin.com http://wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d1205045550?mt=2

UnLearn has been one of my favorite artists since we first linked up in ‘04. From the content of his rhymes to his delivery, I’ve always had so much respect for the artist UnLearn is. While Un is originally from New York City, he’s been putting down roots in the Bay Area, working on music and hip-hop education. In this interview, we break down his work in and thoughts on hip-hop ed, how he connects to the youth, and much more. After the interview, make sure you hit up the links to check out UnLearn’s latest album, Universes. twitter.com/UnLearnTheWorld twitter.com/seven3zero instagram.com/unlearntheworld instagram.com/seven3zero instagram.com/wordsbybriankayser http://unlearntheworld.bandcamp.com http://wegoinin.com http://wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d1205045550?mt=2

I caught up with Napsndreds to talk about his new album, Trouble and a Pair of Dice, produced entirely by Nottz. The album shows off Naps’s lyrical dexterity while hitting a wide range of serious topics. In this interview, we break down the album, what it was like working with Nottz, and Naps’s journey to get to where he’s at. He’s got an incredible story to tell, including his days battling on RapMusic.com, which is where a lot of other great artists, including Deacon the Villain, Tonedeff, and J. Cole hung out. twitter.com/napsndreds twitter.com/seven3zero instagram.com/napsndreds instagram.com/seven3zero instagram.com/wordsbybriankayser napsndreds.bandcamp.com wegoinin.com wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d1205045550?mt=2

Eff Yoo is an artist who should be in everyone’s playlist. He’s one of those rare artists who can combine humor and wordplay while letting you know he’s not the one. We last spoke two years ago about his album The Eff Word and since then, the Lo-Life MC has released two strong EPs and countless collaborations. In this interview, we talk about his new projects, his unique style, the independent game, his Broken Home family, the Lo-Life Art Basal and much more. twitter.com/OGeffyoo twitter.com/seven3zero instagram.com/effyoo instagram.com/seven3zero instagram.com/wordsbybriankayser http://effyoo.bandcamp.com wegoinin.com wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d1205045550?mt=2

Smif-N-Wessun are legends in the game no matter what kind of metric you want to use, including impact on hip-hop, albums, lyrics, collaborations, longevity, innovation, and style. With their seventh album, The All, produced by 9th Wonder and The Soul Council, which includes Khrysis, Tek and Steele went down to North Carolina and came back with an incredible piece of art. In this interview, we break down the album, including how it came together, how it was written, and important influences while taking a deeper look into who Tek and Steele are, what motivates them, and how their life impacts their art. twitter.com/TekSmokeeLah twitter.com/GeneralSteele twitter.com/smifnwessun twitter.com/seven3zero instagram.com/TekSmokeeLah instagram.com/GeneralSteele instagram.com/realsmifnwessun instagram.com/seven3zero http://smifnwessun.com http://wegoinin.com http://wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d1205045550?mt=2

junclassic, and keep that j lowercase, is an incredible MC and dude. We go back to the early 2000’s when jun was a member of The Dynamix. One of the many benefits to staying in touch is being able to watch jun’s career evolve and grow. Always with the independent mindstate, he’s released project after project, always with fresh rhymes and an insightful outlook. On this interview, we’re chopping it up about the two albums jun’s worked on that you should check out after this interview, the Live Percenters’ Higher Vibrations and his collab album with The Penpals and Jazz Spastiks, Tell Your Uncle. And make sure you hit up the links to support and to let jun and I know what you’re thinking. twitter.com/junclassic twitter.com/seven3zero instagram.com/therealjunclassic instagram.com/seven3zero http://junclassic.bandcamp.com wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d1205045550?mt=2

If you’ve been paying attention, then you know that Streetrunner has been absolutely killing it for well over a decade. He’s produced for anyone who’s anyone, including Meek Mill’s “What’s Free” featuring Jay-Z and Rick Ross. But I’m catching up with Streetrunner today to talk about his work producing the Mega EP with Cormega. The last episode, you got Cormega’s perspective on the critically-acclaimed EP and now, you’ll get Streetrunner’s take. He talks about how he’d been trying to work with Cormega back in the Landspeed days, how they put the Mega EP together, his approach to production, the story behind “What’s Free,” and much more. Hit the link in the interview to keep up with Streetrunner and, if you haven’t done so, go check the Cormega interview after you listen to this one. twitter.com/SRbeats twitter.com/seven3zero instagram.com/STREETRUNNERMUSIC instagram.com/seven3zero http://wordsbybriankayser.com Other links: linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d12050455

Cormega’s been one of my favorite artists for as long as I can remember. I’ve always appreciated his depth and outlook on life. As Cormega continues to release music, he’s only getting better. On December 26th, Mega dropped the Mega EP, a five-song project produced entirely by Streetrunner. In this interview, we chop it up about the Mega EP, our book project, Understanding the True Meaning, and more. Stay up with Mega through his social media to support what’s coming out, and of course stream the Mega EP as often as possible. Last chance to cop signed copies of Understanding The True Meaning (10 left) - http://profilewild.com/2019/01/08/last-chance-to-cop-a-signed-copy-of-understanding-the-true-meaning-45-left/ twitter.com/iamcormega twitter.com/seven3zero instagram.com/iamcormega instagram.com/seven3zero Other links: linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d1205045550?mt=2

The Doppelgangaz and I first linked up when they were a five-man group known as Fab Nickel. Back in 2006, they’d sent me their project, Mark Our Words, which you can check on YouTube. I thought it sounded great and they were the next HipHopGame Demo of the Month. When EP and Matter Ov Fact formed The Doppelgangaz, I continued interviewing them about their projects, and even when I took a hiatus, which has happened a few times, I’d come back to discuss the latest Dopp project because of how much I enjoy their music. It’s been about a year and a half since we last spoke for their Dopp Hopp project. Today, we’re catching up before they head overseas to talk beats, as their fourth instrumental installment of Beats for Brothels dropped. A conversation with E and Matt never follows a script, which is why interviewing these guys is always a blast. Make sure you hit the links to support the music, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher, and read the books. Cop my latest books too, including

The first thing you’ll hear in this podcast is Q-Unique’s “One Shot” instrumental, the lead single off his first solo project, Vengeance is Mine, released by Uncle Howie back in 2004. That was the first time I’d heard Q as a solo artist and while I was always a fan of his work with The Arsonists, this was a new way of hearing him. Over the years, Q has continued reinventing himself, from linking with Fieldy from Korn and recording and performing with Stilwell and Kings Bounty to going back to the boom-bap sound with The Brown Bag All-Stars with Blaq Coffee. Today is no different, as Q released The Mechanic with beats chosen by the one and only Vinnie Paz, as well as Medina Bridge, a rap/rock mash-up with Iron Myke. In this interview, we talk about Q’s career going back to his Nomaad days, how releasing old Arsonists music went, how Q stays motivated today, and much more. Make sure you hit the links to support Q’s music, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher, and read the books. My l

I’m very excited about this interview, where I chop it up with the legendary Masta Ace about A Breukelen Story, his collaborative album with producer Marco Polo, who he first met during a studio session when Marco was interning. From there, Marco sent Ace some beats and, as they say, the rest is history. In this interview, we break down A Breukelen Story, working with Marco, Ace’s creative process, being a father, his experiences of Sean P, and where he got the Ruck hoody you see in the Brooklyn video, and much more. twitter.com/mastaace twitter.com/seven3zero instagram.com/mastaacepics instagram.com/seven3zero Cop A Breukelen Story: https://fatbeatsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/a-breukelen-story Cop The Chopped Herring Interviews: Volume One: https://www.amazon.com/Chopped-Herring-Records-Interviews-1/dp/172188632X Cop the other books: linktr.ee/seven3zero Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wegoi…d1205045550?mt=2