Crush-a-lot Podcast

When Dark Lo and V Don connect, the whole industry takes notice. Fans have been clamoring for another project from the formidable duo and they deliver with "Charlie Pope". A bruising project that showcases Dark Lo's wordplay over sinister production from V Don. We travel to Philly to catch up with Dark Lo. We talk all things Charlie Pope, prison time, urgency in creating and much more. Tap in.

The Beat Tape scene has had a strong reemergence the last several years. From Lo-Fi Youtube videos to live Beat Tape sessions, it is clear that beats do matter. Boston Producer Lightfoot, released his latest beat tape "Terra Incognita". A wonderous project that is sure to captivate your ears and attention. On this episode, Lightfoot joins us to talk all things "Terra Incognita", Chong Wizard and much more. Tune in. Physicals available at : https://chongwizard.bandcamp.com/album/terra-incognita Share, subscribe and al that good stuff...

UFO Fev has been releasing stellar projects the last few years at a steady pace. Each project builds upon the last one. The uptempo "Emigres" produced by DJ J Hart, the jazzy& lush "Fresh Air" produced by Statik Selektah, the hard "El Barrio, With Love produced" by Terminology & the grimy "The Ghost of Albizo" produced by Big Ghost all showcase Fev versatility and wordplay. Each project sounds unique, revealing the multi facets that makes Fev himself. His latest project "Magnum Opus", is a culmination of years of honing his craft as an emcee. Fev has a lot to say and "Magnum Opus" is a testimony of his work. "Magnum Opus" is available on June 11, 2021 on all DSP. UFO Fev drops by the studio to talk all things "Magnum Opus", his approach to music and so much more. Like, Subscribe and Share and all that good stuff...

We LOVE DJ Beanz! The highly charismatic DJ has been at the forefront of this new underground wave. DJ Beanz must have mixtapes usher in New Artist to a broader audience. Her ear for quality music lead to her own project "Deadly Venom", a showcase of grime beats and stellar wordplay. On this episode, Beanz brings her enthusiasm and passion to the forefront. We talk all things Mixtapes, Process and Hip Hop. For the haters who be bringing down Bandcamp pages, suck a whole nut. Subscribe, Share and all that good stuff.

Remy Banks is in the studio to talking all things "The Phantom Paradise". His latest effort is a showcase of versatile word play and whimsical production rooted in dusty boombap. We dive into his Hip Hop history and what Remy has coming in the near future. The Phantom of Paradise available on all DSP. Don't miss this one. Subscribe, Share and all that good stuff...

Asun & Mav have been dropping stellar projects all of 2020 and well into 2021. Both Emcees have cemented themselves as elite wordsmiths in the current Hip Hop underground scene. On 98 Miles, their joint project, they tap in with Gold Era standout Producer Sibbs Roc. Sibbs lays down a bevy of stellar beats for the Emcees to rhyme too. 98 Miles is a showcase for dense wordplay, detailed world observations and rugged production. On this episode we talk to Ace, M.A.V and Sibbs on all things 98 Miles. Available 4/2 everywhere. Vinyl & CDs available at AsunEastwood.com on 4/2 12:00pm est. Tap in Subscribe, share and all that good stuff... @crushalotpodcast @kalzingis

With his latest project "El Camino", Bodega Bamz continues to cement his Hip Hop Legacy. Bodega Bamz stops by the studio to talk all things "El Camino", fatherhood, his transparency in his music and his emerging acting career. Bamz brings passion to this episode, don't miss this one! Warning: Explicit Content Subscribe, Share, like and all that good stuff EL Camino: https://music.apple.com/us/album/el-camino/1550012804 Shout out to V Don, Eudis Jr, Sir Loveday and Jordan Commandeur

Sir Loveday returns to talk all things Odd Future. With names like Tyler, The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Frank Ocean and Syd the Kid, Odd Future's impact on Hip -Hip is felt today-10 years after they arrived on the Hip Hop scene. This a retrospective of the Odd Future, the good, the bad and the ugly. Tap in. Subscribe, Share and all that good stuff....

Some of Hip Hop's biggest names relies on good Audio Engineering to make every song shine. John Sparkz is the go to person for mixing & mastering . From Harry Fraud to Gunna, John Sparkz makes all their tracks specials. On this episode, we chat with John Sparks on all thing Audio quality, his process and much more, Tap in Subscribe, share and all that good stuff... Stream: https://music.apple.com/us/album/lose-lose-single/1551895446

Super Producer Hobgoblin has been crafting sinister beats for years. Most noticeably with Da Cloth's M.A.V. and Baltimore's Emcee Jamil Honestly. His eerie production haunts your ears and leaves goosebumps, creating a listening experience worth your time. The Awakening is Hobgoblin first release under his imprint Deathface Records. It showcases Hobgoblin sinister beats with some of the underground's elites like M.A.V., Smoovth, Lord Juco, J Scienide, Recongnize Ali, Cousin Feo and more. On this episode, we talk to Hobs about The Awakening, Deathface Records, Production style and his 80's inspire beat tape. Tap in! Subscribe, share and all that good stuff... BUY: https://deathfacerecords.bigcartel.com/

Recently release project The Crux, is a showcase for merging superstar Producer Reallyhiiim. Executive Produced by Puzzle (The Diggers), The Crux features underground heavyweights (Planet Asia, Willie the Kid, Al.Divino & Estee Nack). Dark & eerie, The Crux is a solid project worth your time. ReallyHiiim & Puzzle talk shop with us (Cheese & Kaleena)on this week's episode. We talk all things The Cruz, Production Origin and more. Tap in! Subscribe, share, like and all that good stuff... The Crux: https://reallyhiiim.bandcamp.com/releases

The resurgence of the Underground Hip Hop scene has given hardcore fans music to be excited about. The new wave of Underground Hip Hop Emcees & Producers have been paving the way for a new "Golden Renaissance". In this new Age of Hip Hop, Graphic Artists & Illustrators have also been making a big impact. At the forefront is Cxppington. CEP has his fingerprints all over this current wave. With stellar visuals that not only complements any record he is creating for but also drives new listeners to each project. His talents are in full display on projects by (but not limited to) Westside Gunn, Benny the Butcher, Skyzoo, Fred the Godson Crimeapple, Eto, Flee Lord, Elcamino, Daniel Son, Futurewave and Asun Eastwood. In this episode we connect with CEP right before the holidays to highlight his stellar 2020, his origin story and creative process. Tap in Thank You to V Don, CEP & Eudis

Boston Emcee Kadeem is one to watch. His dense wordplay and nimble flow commands multiple listens. His projects "World Sport & Passing Exchange are a testament to his skill set. On this episode, Kadeem joins us to talk all things "Passing Exchange",The Boston Hip Hip Scene and his early emcee names. Support, Share. like and all that good stuff... BUY: https://itskadeem.bandcamp.com/ WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPgC3_LT3HU

Midnight Sons is a passion project.The team of Zilla Rocca & Chong Wizard delivered a stellar project founded on their shared love for the Moon Knight character. Midnight Sons is packed with dense wordplay from Zilla Rocca & fantastic production from Chong Wizard. On this Episode both Zilla & Chong join us to talk all things Midnight Sons, the creation process & much more. Album on 10/30! Don't miss this one! Support, Share, like and all that good stuff... BUY: https://chongwizard.bandcamp.com/

Nihilist Millennial by Cargo Cults (Alaska & Zilla Rocca)is a project of many dense layers. The term "Cargo Cult" is a millenarian belief system in which adherents practice rituals which they believe will cause a more technologically advanced society to deliver goods. That is the spirit behind Nihilist Millennial.- via Bandcamp On this Episode we link up with Alaska to break down all this Cargo Cults & Nihilist Millennial. Working with Zilla Rocca and the creation process. A fun listen-Don't miss this one. Support,share, like and all that good stuff... BUY: https://wreckingcrew.bandcamp.com/album/nihilist-millennial

GUESTROOM is a beat tape worth your time & money.Producer Saint James creates beats layered with dense textures, soul blending grooves mixed with some captivating psychedelic sounds. GUESTROOM is a stellar display of craftsmanship, that should be on everyone's library. On this episode, Saint James talks about the current NYC Hip-Hop scene, his production style, Covid 19 impact on his career and all things GUESTROOM. Let someone know and tap in. Subscribe, Share and all that good stuff... BUY GUESTROOM: https://saintjamesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/guestroom BUY Nack vs Nace Single: https://crushalotpodcast.bandcamp.com/track/nack-vs-nace-produced-by-flu-single

Producing Emceeing Mixing Mastering Engineering Serious Soundz's D Polo does it all. The backbone of the Serious Soundz collective (V Don), D Polo has had his hands on many modern day Hip Hip classic. On this episode D Polo jumps on the cast to talk all things "City of Reign" his project project with Seattle Emcee Outlaw, his partnership with V Don, Serious Soundz and much more. Tap in! BUY/STREAM: https://music.apple.com/us/album/city-of-reign-ep/1528368861 Nack vs Nace Single: https://crushalotpodcast.bandcamp.com/track/nack-vs-nace-produced-by-flu-single

Kaleena Returns! In this episode we link up with the mysterious Emcee "The Hidden Character". From NYC to Boston, support from Estee Nack & Al.Divino & the Mysterious Mini-Mansion we cover it all. We also break down his joint project 'The Hidden Character" with Super Producer Vinyl Villain. Don't miss this one!! Share, Subscribe and all that good stuff... Buy: https://thehiddencharacter.bandcamp.com/album/thehiddencharacter Next Episodes: Jamil Honestly, D Polo & Ruste Juxx Nack vs Nace: https://crushalotpodcast.bandcamp.com/track/nack-vs-nace-produced-by-flu-single

Life is a struggle sometimes. Within that struggle, beauty can manifest. Brooklyn, NYC encompasses this idea. The struggles seen in neighborhoods like Bedstey, Clinton Hill, Fort Green and others are a testament to a Beautiful Struggle. K.Burns & Producer Ecto-84 latest release "Beautiful Struggle" is a journey through this process. A soulful yet dusty mixing of boombap, motown & sincerity. A project worth your ears. K.Burns & Ecto-84 both joins us on this episode to talk all things "Beautiful Struggle". Tap in and learn about their process in creating "Beautiful Struggle" and more. Subscribe, share and all that good stuff... Beautiful Struggle: https://kburns.bandcamp.com/album/beautiful-struggle-lp Nack vs Nace; https://crushalotpodcast.bandcamp.com/track/nack-vs-nace-produced-by-flu-single Up Next: Ruste Juxx

MidaZ the Beast is a lyrical wordsmith. The gifted Emcee has been fine tuning his craft for years. His "Loops" & "Loops Two" projects are earlier indicators of his growing lyricism and his ears for lush production. His recent project " Where the Sidewalk Ends" is a testament to his penmanship. Savvy wordplay, insightful bars and intricate storytelling anchors this magnum opus of a project. Produced by Delle, "...Sidewalk" is an experience worth taking and celebrating. MidaZ joins us on this episode to talk all things "Where the Sidewalk Ends". Orlando, you have a great Emcee to champion. Subscribe, Share and all the good stuff... BUY: https://midazthebeast.bandcamp.com/