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Yo extra long episode with Tokyo's dopest Studio owner, producer Ghostpops (South Africa) and writer MC artist, Kraftykid (UK).We touch on a lot of topics this episode. Racial profiling in tokyo, the "grimiest" parts of Tokyo, race and japanese artists using the n-word, the difficulty of working with and around japanese artists making black musics, proximity to celebrities and artists in Tokyo, Punks skinheads and ska...Overall its a really interesting look into life in Tokyo with two really dope artists. Plus we share some unreleased music. ALL BACKGROUND BEATS BY SOUL.DOPE.95:https://www.instagram.com/soul.dope.9...Peep game!Ghostpops: https://www.instagram.com/ghostp0ps/?...Krafykid: https://www.instagram.com/kraftykid_/Tokyo Dope City Studio: https://tokyodopecity.com/Thanks to our patrons! I, Mega, couldnt figure out how to see the list of names of the people that signed up but well have yall some shout outs on our reviews this weekend! Thanks for the support. We love yall! Like comment and subscribe!https://www.patreon.com/SECRETHOUSEAG...
Year 6 Episode 1! Yo I am back with new Mega Late Show content! As usually we are rocking with some of the most talented, interesting and accomplished people in Tokyo Japan! Today I got two of my long time homegirls, dancers: Yinka Oshitelu and Ktea 3ntertainer. Both have been in Japan for a long time and have been on some of its largest stages. From work with the BBC to the Para-Olympics. They have the unique perspective of being black women in Japan teaching culturally black dances to japanese people. We casually discuss the highs, lows, good, bad and different experiences they've had here. Also just random things wanted to talk about. Link to video in the bio!Streaming on pod services tomorrow!Check out the previous episode with Ktea: MLS 138: "Patterns Speak Louder" featuring Ktea 3ntertainer w/ Fab Five Tokyo Naomi https://on.soundcloud.com/e1L6xAll background beats by afta-1Find him here: https://afta1.bandcamp.com/track/silica-01Let's talk about it: https://legacyfoundationjapan.com/event/lets-talk-about-it-mental-health-3-11/?fbclid=IwAR2NNTHvFsn5VDl624dAyVlQnfkYIz1feqGiRZwd6UVluGTKryskZkERtNw#rsvp-now
Peace!
This episode was recorded several months ago. i fucked around and deleted the video of it and then got lazy to edit the audio. but here we are!! finally. my apologies.
I give a kind a long update on the state of the podcast before the recording. And i dont remember much about the conversation but im certain it was good. Paulie is a life long hiphop head. Emcee artist. from the culture. An educator and father. doing amazing things always. One of the best.
Check it out.
-Meg
@paulierhyme
Hello,
Back with another installment of the interviews about infection rates. This joint features good good friend of the pod a.k.a. DJ Double El who goes by too many monikers to list out. We get into a bit of vaccine talk and try to hash out some realistic expectations for the future. We are not scientists and this is not financial advice, lol He also speaks on his latest creative pursuits and getting into digital art and handlettering. Make sure to check him out and also his music also, please.
I made you some content. Enjoi
@iplayonwards @dbllbeats
Hello,
Still. With the good homie Emjae we got caught up on what's been going on since we last linked. It has been over a year and some change that we last really chopped it up and since he has been in Japan. He has constantly stayed focused and in work mode though. He's been working on a new project, collaborating, and plans to drop a video soon. All while stateside with his eye on when he can return to Japan and continue the grind there too. We get into all of that and also some impromptu motivational speaking, lol. It's real positive & uplifiting. You'll like it. Enjoy. The. Content,
SAY NO TO DELTA 2021
@emjaeonline
Hello,
Again & again with another convo. This one is chicken soup served straight to you by the lovely & wonderful N'Dea Davenport. She gives so many jewels and gems in this ep its almost unbelievable. We go over what her experience with the past year has been like and all the work she has been taking the time to do. And not necessarily artistic work, but the work a person needs to do on themselves. There's also the appearance of a rare, semi-sentimental Late. Almost cut from the episode! There's been a LOT going on and we talk about the effect it has had on all of us and the opportunities than can still be found. Learn how to fish.
THINGS JUST GET BETTER 2021
The Final episode? Probably not
Sorry for the delay. I recorded this two weeks ago and couldn't get my ass into gear to edit the video and audio
Without further adieu, episode 150!! Extra long run time and featuring one of our earliest supporters, an iconoclast in the worldwide house dance community, with unrivaled experience and expertise! The one and only Brooklyn Terry!
I brought along the amazing homies, Jet Axel and Maurice Shelton.
This was more of a kick back and hang than an interview so enjoy!
All music by Soul.dope.95
No tags!!
Hello,
Got another drop with a homey. DJ AAROCK fell on the line to let us know how it's been for a working DJ during the parallelogram. He's been able to keep working and also found time to pursue some personal projects. He's been got some music that he's produced with an emcee coming and he has a graphic novel also. We get into all of that, plus some spiciness at three very beginning! (!!) Where's the first place he wants to go once the borders open up? Listen and get all the answers. Please enjoy the contento
@djaarock covepiratemercenary.net
Hello,
Got another drop for ya'll this time with the Guy, Putafeche of the Breakdown crew. He's just moved recently so there is a little bit of talk about the feel of some of the neighborhoods in Tokyo. Then we get into what it's like for an introvert during the pandemic (hint: not that big a change). We also talk about the general atmosphere in Japan right now, and there's a perfect example right when we broach the topic, on top of raising kids & taking care of your family, transitioning out of a super heavy social life, and expectations on how to behave during the coronavirus. There's also a bit of vaccine talk so ya'll get your jabs on. Birdman handrubs
Adam is funny as hell.
Love all ya'll. Pls stay safe
NO SOCIALS 2021
Took a while but finally got the homie and owner/ operator of Tokyos renowned Soul Food House. Theyve been featured on just about every major Japanese media org and also on Pharrells "Entrepreneur" music video. We also discuss the Legacy Lounge!
Hes been interviewed countless times so we didnt want to rehash all the typical stuff. Lots of random fun convo here. Havent laughed on the show this much in a long time.
Joining in as guest cohost is my brother from another mother, professional Mixed Martial Artist, actor, historian and more, Maurice Shelton.
All beats/muscial bed are from Aru-2.
Check out the full recording on video at Secret House Against the World on Youtube.
@loveenabled @soulfoodhouse @legacyloungejuban @legacyfjp @maurice.l.shelton @secrethousetokyo @megadesu @megalateshow
Before this recording if you asked me who was Mevina, id tell you he was the homie. A cool as hell, big Samoan guy that runs a few Polynesian dance school or classes. And i think owns a few restaurants back in the states.
Turns out that's only partially right. Mevina comes from a long line of super influential members of the Polynesian dance and music community. If youve ever seen Polynesian dance on tv or at Disneyland youre seeing some part of his families influence. He himself also being tremendously influential in dance and music. Hes changed the industry, style and inspired thousands. Its wild.
Today we learn just a bit about who is Mevina and the lineage of greatness from which he comes. It was kind of mind blowing. Tune in.
Plus he reppin that West Coast.
Joining me is the homie and former guest of the show DJ Tagg !
All music by Soul.Dope.95
Video on Youtube at Secret House Against the World Tokyo
@mevina_official @DJTagg @megalateshow @megadesu @soul.dope.95
Hello,
Today we have the Legend, the Man, the Ninja himself, Scott Popular. Scott has been able to take advantage of the panerabread to focus on one of his main projects, NinjaMan. Although of course there have been pitfalls the past year, he was able to find opportunity amongst the adversity.
We also get into a lot of Atlanta talk. As one of the main ambassadors between Tokyo and Atlanta, Scott is particularly ready to hit the skies again and get his annual routines, like Final Round fighting video game tournament, back into swing. Be sure to be on the lookout for any updates on when his events will be back functioning in a regular capacity.
And I hope you guys caught the jewels about the baths with the dirty bubbles~~**、
JABS & MASKS 2022,
@scottpopular @ninjamangame
Episode 147!!!
Eriko aka dj Lua Cheia is a dancer, dj and the founder/ editor-in-chief of Sneaker-Girl.com. the world's first all women's sneaker head site.
Joining us is the fly goddess, Naomi Kawahara, of FabFiveTokyo and Japan 4 Black Lives. Eriko and Naomi are long time friends and two of the flyest sneaker heads in Japan. Naomi brought Eriko along today because the world should know how dope is Eriko.
We discuss sneaker culture in Japan and particularly from the perspective of two Japanese women. We find out why it was important for Eriko to create the first all women's sneaker site. women's space within the male dominated sneaker culture. What Naomi and Eriko think of Japans role in sneaker culture and if it is largely considered Black Culture or something else.
A lot of other stuff in between and make sure you check out it.
Also we give a play and a shout to Curbside Jones and Dexter Fizz new project "The Last Train." Available for purchase in Bandcamp and on streaming services.
All beats from various Flat Stanley projects.
Sneaker-girl.com @sneaker_girl_japan @fabfivetokto @jp4blacklives @curbsidejones @flat__stanley
Peace! Welcome back! Episode 146 with the hardest working emcee in Tokyo, Rhyming!
Rhyming fka Rhyming Gaijin is an emcee, producer, photographer and one of the longest producing Youtube content creators in Tokyo.
He challenged himself to make an album in 40 days and release on his 40th birthday.
We get together and talk about the project, staying motivated, being creative, and living in Tokyo.
We also listen and react to a song by a young up and coming artist, Ray Kincaid.
All beats by Japanese beat scene legend, ILL SUGI. Check out his new solo album "WARP HAZE" and his collaborative album with Tajima Hal "ILL MAHAL"
https://hermitcityrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/illmahal
For the video content of this recording check out TOKYO SECRET HOUSE AGAINST THE WORLD on YouTube.
https://youtube.com/channel/UC9FNCR1MFwXJC4JaGBesnSg
Find rhymings album here: https://rhymingg.bandcamp.com/album/40-2
Instagram: @rhyminggaijin @mega_desu @megalateshow Attachments area
Hello,
The return of the 200 IQ!!
Go Yama makes a blessed appearance on this TempCheck! It has been awhile since we chopped it up so we spend a bit of time catching up and seeing where each other are at. @goyamamusic has been in Cali and recently relocated to L.A. He's been busy during These Times not only with his music, but also with his new non-profit, which focuses on the non-entertainment and rehabilitative properties of music. Also there's tons of just random talk including too much info about Late and a tragic story about Go Yama and the sale of a rare ass Pokemon card.
Shout-out to the OG of the 200 IQ, Go Yama, who is a man with many plans and high-level ideas.
Holler at him on Clubhouse!
Tanaka's, keep that content inflow in your earholes!
@goyama twitter.com/goyamamusic https://www.sonicallies.org
Maurice Shelton is a semi-retired professional Mixed Martial Artist and trainer at a Tokyo UFC gym. Amongst other things, he is also a friend, co-host of the This Is Not Information podcast, historian, and actor.
Regular ol renaissance man.
I caught up with him last Friday to discuss his experiences training, fighting and teaching MMA in Japan. We discuss being Black in the largely non-Black online MMA community of the aughts as well as fighter unionization. Also some leftist politics.
We were talking so long that we almost missed the opportunity to discuss an upcoming short film that Maurice stars as the main protagonist.
Check this one out for the details on his fairly unique experience as a Black man within the MMA community in Japan.
Also live reaction to the passing of the legendary Shock G.
@maurice.l.shelton @thisisnotinfo https://youtube.com/channel/UCorLv0jxtlHwWFZODKLbwUw
Hello,
It's mostly comics, tho. Welcome back, true believers!! For this Check, got the homey Submerse on the call. @submerse, like many, has been keeping busy while things are quiet in these times. Gigging when he can, he was able to release a jungle album and has some other joints prepping in the chamber. We talk all about his music and what's going on / what he think will happen in Japan in the future.
But, most importantly (and most of the episode, lol) we get into some heavy, HEAVY comic talk. We had only lightly discussed comic books before after discovering our mutual interest, but we really get into it during this convo. It's a little disgusting. If you don't understand what we are talking about, hope ya'll pick up some gems, then hopefully eventually end up picking up a couple issues. Some really good nerd shit this ep. COMICS. GAMES. HIP-HOP. TOKYO. CORONAVIRUS. CONTENT,
Enjoy, ok?
2ND SHOT SHIVERS 2021
@submerse submerse.bandcamp.com/
NO SENPAI NO KOHAI'S!
Caught up with the good homies A Valley, Mc Boodah, and Mj the Sensei to talk about their new upcoming collaborations together.
We took some time to give Boodah some flowers and talk about Tokyos hip-hop community since he's moving to Okinawa sometime soon.
Mj and A Valley have new collaborative projects coming out with Boodahs production.
Broken Elevators from and Fuji Sets from Mj are going to be a split EP produced by Boodah under his G-Rillah Climax production moniker.
We played some of their unreleased music from both projects!
Also played some new unreleased Curbside Jones!!!
All beats and musical bed by Soul.Dope.95!
I've got a bit of a format change so there will no part two of this podcast. Check out the full video of the recording on Youtube @ Tokyo Secret House Against the World
@boodah_bridge @flyerrrmiles @a.valley_ @soul.dope.95
Hello,
After a lil technical difficulty caused delay, another one.
This convo is with the god Omen44. @thepluginternational has had a busy year despite the ongoing pandemic situation. He released multiple albums last year, and was even able to finish two tours before the whole world went to hell. He talks about hearing murmurings about the upcoming threat while still in Japan then experiencing it full-force when he arrived in NY. Even through all this he is taking the time to work on his craft and build, even outside of his art.
There is a lot of music talk with special focus on his latest two albums, 7 and Hentai. Make sure to check those out especially the tracks "Eclipse"; "Dum-dum"; and "i can see the sun" off of Hentai, which feature Planet Asia; Fizzi Pizzi; and Skyzoo; respectively, and the latter of which Omen gratuitously allowed to be included at the end of this episode. Also make sure to go check out the project he released with two other Japanese rappers, Nipps and Vikn, 25:17.
His latest single, HATE, was just released recently and features Chelsea Reject. The track was made in response to the recent spate of anti-Asian violence that has been happening, and we also get into that topic during the course of our convo.
Sorry for the delay, here's some content
100 MILLION JABS A DAY 2021
Tracks: Omen44 - i can see the sun ft. Skyzoo
@omen44
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9wYQpzTjGM
https://www.facebook.com/thepluginternational/
Hello,
Back with another one broadcasted from individual residences! This time the homey, the illustrious DJ Hiroking gives a blessed appearance. For many DJ's, this time has come with a lot of struggles, and @hiroking tells us how he's been able to make it through. Getting into the online hustle (go check him out on 17live!!!) and how everything is working out is a major topic of the conversation. We ruminate on a potential not so bright future, but keep the spirits up and look forward to the better times ahead.
Make sure to check out DJ Hiroking on all platforms, and to support all of your friends however you can. "Get Over You" with Anna Toribuchi & RAP MARUYAMA out now!!
@djhiroking
Hello,
Had a convo with long-time friend Max Kevin. It has been awhile since the last one with the comedian so there are a lot of updates on what he's been up to. Since that time he has left and returned to Japan. We talk about doing stand-up during the pandemic, what life was like in America v.s. Japan, and why you shouldn't trust the stock market. There's some jokes and jewels so down inside of the content, pls
Thanks!
AstraZeneca 2022
@maxkevincomedy https://littlecutiepodcast.podbean.com/
More music talk and trying to figure out what genres are with DNZ and Foniks.
We play some old Drum and Bass and Foniks shares some new music hes making with some Tokyo locals.
video coming soon. maybe
Finally got the homies Foniks and DNZ back on the podcast.
Listeners will recognize DNZ from the Breakdown episode were we celebrated the Breakdown event. One of the longest running hip-hop events in Tokyo. DNZ is a turntablist Dj and twitch streamer. Since then he's been streaming deejay sets and preparing for Tokyo to open back up for events.
The last time Foniks was on was during our Jansport J episode. Foniks is an illustrator, musician and producer. He's been branching out and making more hip-hop centric beats and collaborating with some of Tokyo local emcees.
Today we mostly caught up and talked about anything that came to mind as we haven't been in the same room for well over a year.
Tune to the pod. Video coming soon.
all beats by Bugseed.
Hello,
True believers and Tanaka's, back with another forehead spot. Got the good buddy and illustrious artist Mark de Clive-Lowe for this convo. It has been a minute since the last time we spoke in Japan. Mark's been in L.A. since all the madness started and has been able to make the best of it. With roots in Japan, New Zealand as well as the US & UK, Mark was able to give a unique perspective on this pandemic and opinions on how the different countries have handled it and what the situations are like there. We talk about transitioning from being mainly a touring artist and the changes he's made; there's also some future-talk on plans post, the evolution of artistry, NFT's, all that.
Make sure to check out Mark's Patreon where he's released enough original songs for an entire album. Much appreciation to the mighty MdCL.
Make sure to get all that content in your ear
Post-Apocalyptic 2021,
https://www.patreon.com/MdCL https://twitter.com/MdCL @markdeclivelowe
Part two!! Music shares with Eto!
We talk a bout our favorite drummers, learning to produce, raggaeton and japanese raggaeton.
Check out Eto's new music video for "Komodo" on youtube and all his stuff online.
https://boricuaenjapon.bandcamp.com/ @boricuaenjapon
Ayyyy a change of pace music-wise with this one. We've got the homie Eto in studio. He is a drummer, producer and singer song writer. He's been a part of several bands in Tokyo but recently branched out to produce his own work.
Despite largely performing rock and indie rock music, his newest project Island Hopping is a call back to his Puerto Rican roots.
We talk about a lot things including the change in his musical inspiration, drumming, growing up with latinx parents in Puerto Rico, living in Japan for 15 years, and reggaeton in Japan.
Check out his newest album Island Hopping on all the streaming services.
Background music is from the album Gris produced by #Lidly!
https://boricuaenjapon.bandcamp.com/ @boricuaenjapon
Sharing and discussing music with Akio James and Aaron Choulai.
Lots of odd strange suchness about experimental and indie music as well as some general music convo.
plus i get to talk about Animal Collective which is always lovely.
Watch part one to here more about all the incredible stuff James as been working on!
Check out Akio James and his 360 degree ambisonic experimental improv sessions "Avant Chop" over on youtube
@dj_divorce @Aaronchoulai @nambokurecords
This one dropped late because a variety of reasons but boom! great and interesting stuff!
Akio James is a percussionist, student, dj and experimental music artist. Over the last several months he's been organizing improv sessions with Japanese musicians using a 360° camera and an ambisonic microphone to share on YouTube. In between performing, he's also working towards his master's degree in computer science/ engineering with a thesis focused on creating an augmented reality polyrhythmic metronome. Really interesting stuff. We also talk about what is experimental music.
We get into all that along side friend of the show- guest co-host, Aaron Choulai. Listeners will recognize Aaron from several episodes. Aaron is a pianist, producer/beatmaker, and head of Namboku Records. He introduced me to James a few months back.
The musical bed is brought to you by Subnet and Namboku Records. Here we preview Subnets new project releasing next month called Out the Tape Vol.1.
Check out Akio James and his 360 degree ambisonic experimental improv sessions "Avant Chop" over on youtube
@dj_divorce @Aaronchoulai @nambokurecords
Hello,
Called good friend of the pod Daisha Hunter to get caught up. She was planning to be in Japan for all of 2020 (weren't we all), but then 2020 happened. During the convo she shares what she's been up to the past year her feelings about the whole situation including being zen enough to ride it out inside until 2022 when everything is hopefully back to normal. Should we move to Mexico? Will there be an Olympics? Are we going to Magic City? All of the answers are inside!
Peace to everyone around the world! See you later, if not soon then definitely in 2022!!
Anti-Anti-Vax 2022
Hello,
Recorded this awhile back. Had a catch-up call with one of the fav's, @cake-desu. He has been keeping busy during the pandemic, even starting a publishing house. We talk about that, getting into poetry, and of course, Drake. We also talk about music and what he's been up to with his group, @laidbackcx. There's some 2020 descriptions of corona circumstances in here, but it's always a pleasure to chop it up with Cake so don't mind any time shenanigans.
Peace to the all the gods, and hope ya'll stay healthy.
Jab! 2021
@laidback_cx
Part two of our episode with VivaOla and Wez Atlas of the Solgasa art collectives
In part one we talk about VivaOla's start in music and growing up in Tokyo. Check that out.
Here we play a bunch of music from VivaOla Wez and some other artists they work with. We talk about a few of VivaOla's releases, his collaborations and his production process. Then we play some other Solgasa music, some people theyve collaborated with and a few joints weve had on repeat.
Jua Giveon Big Animal Theory Ed Balloon and more...
Check out VivaOla and Wez Atlas on youtube and all the streaming services. Then go buy their musicsss.
Thanks for tuning in.
@viva0la @wezzyatlas @solgasa_jp @megadesu
Back again with the guys of Solgasa! Solgasa is one of the dopest music/art collectives coming out of Tokyo. This time we have VivaOla and Wez Atlas.
VivaOla is an R&B singer-songwriter and producer. His music is an interesting and unique combination of Neo-soul, R&B and hip-hop. His new track "Runway" is phenomenal and guaranteed to get you moving.
Joining as guest co-host is Solgasa emcee, Wez Atlas. We had on Wez back on episode 133 with Tommi Crane. Check that out for more details about his approach to art.
Here we discuss VivaOla's upbringing in central Tokyo, having ethnically Korean parents, learning to play music, going to school with Wez Atlas and working with the Solgasa Collective.
I really feel like these guys are on the cusp of blowing up. So tune in now so you look prepared later.
Check them out in all the social media outlets. Lots of videos on YouTube and they're even in Clubhouse now.
All background music by my man Soul.Dope.95 he's one of the best bear makers out. Listen to me, I am right.
@viva0la @wezzyatlas @soul.dope.95 @solgasa_jp
Part two of our conversation with Monsieur Jovoni and Kraftykid of the Hilt/
Music talk and shares! Check out part one for the interview about Ainu Negrito!
All beats by Bugseed!
@monsieurjovoni @mcgaburi @kraftykid_ @dirtyasssophisticate @bugseed
Yo back with fam from the Tokyo-based hip-hop collective, The Hilt!
Monsieur Jovoni just dropped his debut LP Ainu Negrito! Inspired by his travels, exchange of culture and Black indigenous peoples around the world!
Also of the Hilt, on the guest host mix, KraftyKid!
We talk about the new album, working with the different personalities and styles in the Hilt, the value of your art, supporting art and streaming, indigenous people, working with Popefam, using the n-word, tattoos and general MONSIEUR'IN.
Find Ainu Negrito here : https://monsieurjovoni.bandcamp.com/album/ainu-negrito
All beats this episode by the super talented, D Dahlinger!
@monsieurjovoni @mcgaburi @kraftykid_ @dirtyasssophisticate @ddahlinger @fulltime_plantmama
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Another drop, another call, another friendo to check up on! Today's episode was recorded awhile back and is with Alex Camp who has appeared on the show a couple times before. Alex is continuing his comedy and we get into how to keep pursuing your passions in the middle of a pandemic. Professionally and literally. There is talk of romances and growing as a human being, reflecting on your life through your various experiences, and we somehow end up talking about Will Smith for about an hour. Lots of gems, pls enjoy
Check out Alex's music/comedy on all his socials!
No Jabs For Facists 2021
youtube.com/channel/UCr6MZGEZ5vioXoaH8rFuXqQ instagram.com/alxxcxmp facebook.com/alexcampcomedy twitter.com/alexmakefunny
Moving in Silence
Part two of our convo with Ktea 3ntertainer! This time we share a bunch of music, hit yall with some self help motivation vibes and discuss our rituals to stay perfect.
We had Naomi of Fab Five Tokyo, Speak Easy TYO, and Japan for Black Lives fame on the guest host mic!! Always a pleasure.
Shared a gang of music. #tobenwigwe#miyachi#rohey#solgasa#vivaola#illsugi and more
All the music bed is by Ill Sugi. Check out his new album Warp Haze on Cold Busted. Streaming everywhere.
@3ntertainer @fabfivetokyo @jp4blacklives @speakeasytyo @megalateshow
Shitty teachers beware!
New episode featuring Ktea 3ntertainer! She is a dancer, YouTube content creator, and human connector.
If you're in Tokyo may have seen Ktea at Speak Easy, on the Tokyo version of Pharell's Entrepreneur video directed by Darryl Wharton Rigby, or perhaps her interview with the Black Experience Japan YouTube channel.
Joining in as guest host is friend of the show, Naomi Kawahara, of Fab Five Tokyo and co-founder of Japan For Black Lives.
Here we discuss a variety of things such as: - Ktea's unique upbringing in Japan and the States - figure skating, dancing and gatekeepers - being known for her appearances on other people's content and creating her own - Japanese schools, Ktea's younger sister and shitty teachers
PSA: Tracy Jones - Humancloud Abandonment re-released on Uncommon Records
Musical Bed by #IllSugi ! Check out his album Warp Haze on #coldbusted
Outro song: #Jinmenusagi "IDU" produced by #Ghostpops for #Tokyodopecity
Find both Ktea 3ntertainer and Naomi on YouTube by searching Ktea 3ntertainer & Fab Five Tokyo
@3ntertainer @fabfivetokyo @jp4blacklives @speakeasytyo @megalateshow
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This convo was recorded at the end of the year so please excuse any outdated info. We talk about Justice's recent moves, what the mood is like in Tokyo, and the difficulties & ethics of organizing during a pandemic. Justice is one of the most active participants in the scene so it was really interesting to hear his perspective on all the changes that have been going on.
Make sure to follow Justice and The Bridge for updates on when things start popping again! And mask up, wash your hands, & stay safe!
@jroc23_ @itsthebridge @nolawz_
Part two of our super long convo with two of graffiti's most prolific writers, Yesca One and Remix.
Check part one for more information on Tokyos graff scene and thoughts on modern graffiti culture. Here we talk about early Scribble Jam, MF DOOM passing, have some questions for REMIX about his long history of writing, and we ask a bunch of questions about graffiti favorites.
lots of shout outs to the great mysterious graff artists of our time.
Plus music, breeding fish, R&B and getting drunk.
Outro song: Linn Mori "In The Sky" from the collab EP Luviia
@yescanada @dgulberry187 @megadesu @megalateshow
Rest in Power MF DOOM!
Kicking off the new year with a podcast using the classic format of extra long episodes of in-depth subculture deep dives plus... alcohol!
We got the infamous graff homies Yesca one and Remix back in studio!
Yesca has been writing in Tokyo for over 17 years. When it comes to knowledge and experience in Tokyo, there are very few people that rival him. Especially English speakers.
Then we have the world famous REMIX. A member of some of the most revered crews around the world. Thousands of trains bombed. Multiple countries and one of the most respected writers in the world.
Some of the things we talk about -
- Writing graffiti in Tokyo and the risk reward
- Tokyo being a weak graffiti city and writing in Japan
- Banksy and the distinctions of street art
- Hitting private, municipal, or personal property
- The changes in graffiti culture ethnics, double standards and not giving a fuck
- Very 1, the king of Osaka
- Anxiety, anger and relaxing in Tokyo
- Where are all the Black graff writers
- Remix's ridiculous attempt to get to Russia and hella more
Musical bed are all beats by the MF DOOM
Outro Music : Footnotes by FIC featuring MNSR Frites Find these guys on Instagram
@yescanada @dgulberry187 @megalateshow @megadesu
Another year, another bunch of drops in your podcast feed.
Thank you to all the listeners, old & new, stumble-uponers and day-ones, you are all appreciated! Saying goodbye and sayonara forever to 2020 and hoping for only the brightest of blessings in the big 2-1!!
As we get back to our regular schedule in the new year, please enjoy this convo with the guy Harry of Harry's Sandwich Company. One of the earliest supporters of the podcast, this convo was done a couple months back just to see how the man has been holding up. He's been mentioned many times, but this is his MLS debut. Pls enjoy the premo content.
You are all Tanaka's
'21, <3
Me and Late grabbed the phone to discuss our favorite albums, artists, songs and everything else about the hip-hop music we listened to in 2020.
Thank you to everyone thats recorded with us and a special thanks to the listeners!
It's the return of Young Cal Combs!
Here's a convo that was recorded awhile back with a show favorite. Cal Combs has appeared on multiple episodes and is one of the best people in general, period. He's been in America for a couple years now, so you can hear about his experiences since he returned from Japan. Teaching in NY, staying focused as an artist, and being out in the streets in the middle of protests all get touched on.
Cal's albums are available to stream on all platforms, so go play that!
Ya'll stay safe these holidays aand be smart
IMMUNIZE YOUR MIND 2021
Part two with Kraftykid and A Valley of the Hilt
Check part one for a little more information on KraftyKid and how they came to work on their new project Dream Gang.
Here we share a bunch of their music including one unreleased single and also discuss their upcoming work with Ghostpops of Tokyo Dope City Studio.
We also play a grip of new tokyo shit from Ill Sugi, Wez Atlas, VivaOla, Seeda & Ghostpops, Sirius B w/ G-Rillah, Jansport J and Benny, and finally some Sault.
We finish up with some projects in our top 20 of the year and Black super hero powers activating.
Outro track: Deza - Out of Sight
@kraftykid_ @Mcgaburi @zehilt @illsugi
Yo approaching the end of the year and weve almost collected all the Hilt Infinity Gems!
KraftyKid aka McGaburi is an emcee, producer, songwriter and also an illustrator.
He's one of the newest members of the Tokyo based hip-hop collective, the Hilt. We've almost had all members of the hilt on the pod and joining us as guest co-host is A Valley. KraftyKid and Valley are combining as Dream Gang and releasing an EP soon. We get into how KraftyKid joined the Hilt and how their music has developed.
We also talk about: - Lil Wayne being dope at rapping but goofy with everything else - the developing Tokyo rap community and resurgence of lyricism - growing up in London with Guyanese and Nigerian parents - Starting making music young - Before Type beats, Mike and Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler - Why and how we listen to or assess the quality of music. - their creative process & how they write raps - living in Ikebukuro
PSA - @MottoNice 20 Not Top 20
Upcoming show: Namboku Records at Battica on 12/26 @nambokurecords
All the background music is by the god, Ill Sugi! His new mixtape Kief Tape Vol. 1 is out now
@kraftykid_ @Mcgaburi @thehilt_ @ill__sugi
Outro music: Ill Sugi - Downtown Speaks
Still droppin these phone convo bombs.
This episode is with Magic Mike, dancer slash MC extraordinaire. A lot has happened since he first appeared on the podcast a couple years ago. We talk about how he's been dealing with the pandemic in Shanghai. He saw it all go down as it happened and provides some insight on the response. He also is used to traveling for work so we get into how all of this has been effected by the various lockdowns and cancellations. We also get into how things have been going in Hong Kong, when he plans to get back to Japan, and preparing for life in the post-times.
We're almost at the end of the tunnel, bb's. Can you see the light?
@mikemagik83
Part two with Ro and Deza!!!
Because my tremendous mistake in deleting the entire episode while resetting the language settings on my new laptop, I couldn't edit this episode. So the music is a little loud at times and stuff that I mention would remove, is there. But it's still dope and part two!! Where we share music and such!
We play some of their tracks from Deza and Ro's new collaborative ep, Pick. Also discussing the topics, inspirations and approach.
It's the end of the year so we share a few of our favorites. Limbo by Amine, Kota the Friend, Andy by Raleigh Ritchie, Zeal & Ardor, Crack Cloud,
- Deza being of Somali descent and Black America's vaguely West African DNA
- the Grammys, melodic rap and "Neo Boom Bap"
- Quelle Chris, Chris Keys and Kiefer
- Ro and Deza's top five favorite emcees
- and we discuss getting super powers on December 21st!
Remember: telepathy is for fckn cops! And never trust someone that picks Stryker in Mortal Kombat
PSA: 19 year anniversary of the Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox
@jetaxel @morikawarollin @dezatoosweet @megalateshow
Outro : Budamunk, Mr Brady & Moka Only - Light Bright
Universal greetings!
Deza and Ro Morikawa are two of the newer faces in Tokyo music community. Both of them moved to Tokyo a little over a year ago and met through their English company. Deza is an emcee/ producer and Ro is pianist/ vocalist and producer.
After a series of serendipitous events, they both found out that each other made music. So they decided come together, make some music and release the Pick EP. Go check that out all the streaming joints and also on fridays episode.
Here on part one we take sometime to find out how they met and how they came together to make music. Also...
- Ottawa and Virginia
- Moving to Tokyo right before corona times
- Poetry, Burroughs, the cut up method
- Connecting with people in Tokyo
- Normalizing complimenting men
- What is hip-hop culture? Taking classes, defining it.
@Rhythmcafe Nombe Dojo
Musical Bed by Soul.dope.95
@jetaxel @morikawarollin @dezatoosweet @soul.dope.95
Outro : Nair B featuring Mj the Sensei & Hondo Felder - Earth's Children
Back with another one! The homey Mega Ran hopped on the line and to talk about what's been going on with him. We get into politics, surviving and growing during a pandemic, plans that had to be delayed due to the pandemic, and Twitch'ing for 3 hours every day!(!!) And, we speak on his project with Slum Village member Young RJ, 2 Hands Up.
2 Hands Up dropped earlier this year and has proven to be one of the best projects released in 2020. With it's tone and subject matter, it proved to be as timely as it was powerful. I can't praise and talk it up enough, so if you haven't listened to it yet, go peep that!! Ran also details how the project came together and what the future holds for him and 2 Hands Up, which he refers to as "a poor man's Run The Jewels".
Speaking of jewels, there are many dropped also throughout this convo especially as far as moves independent artists should make to evolve their grind. Listen & do your googles. It's been a ＨＥＬＬＡＣＩＯＵＳ year, but the finish line is in sight!
Big shouts to the big homey! And I love all my Tanaka's!!
All Vaccine Everything 2020!!!
@mega_ran twitch.com/mega_ran patreon.com/MegaRan
Back with part two of our conversation with Stash Cairo and DJ L-Spade of Tokyo Stash and Spade
We come in hot, pulling no punches in our Christmas song convo. We discuss what components does a song need to be considered a Christmas songs. - React to Xmas Tree by Deerhoof - Discuss Outkast "Players Ball" being a - Christmas song - If we like Radiohead - was Kurt Cobain the last great rock star - Kanyes living album, altering work after it's been completed, star wars restoration, and Mozart getting paid. A bunch of other shit the we end talking about delivery health service, love hotels and JAV stars
All beats by Pigeondust!
Check out Tokyo Stash and Spade on YouTube @djlspade @displacedmedia
Peace!!
Episode 134 features the YouTube content creator duo, Stash Cairo and Dj L-Spade. Together as Tokyo Stash and Spade, they share and discuss music and Tokyo. They're a seemingly unlikely combo. Stash being slightly older, from Canada, and without much substantial hip-hop knowledge; and L-Spade being from the American South and very much a hip-hop head.
Some points of discussion:
- the unlikely pairing and starting their channel
- coming to Tokyo and why
- Making reaction videos that aren't reaction videos
- producing quality content and L-Spades production company Displaced Media
- how their musical tastes have changed from sharing and discussing with each other.
- Genres and useful distinctions
- bad singers and good music
- the downfall of the radio
- neo Boom Bap
There's also video on their page of the whole recording but without any of the musical bed. Check it out!
Tokyo Spotlight: X-Bar and Antenna America in Ginza
All beats by Pigeondust!
Tokyo Stash & Spade on YouTube @djlspade @displacedmedia
Hello?
Checking in again; got unofficial MLS member #13 afroDYTY this time. For this chat we leaned in heavy into American politics and the recent elections there. We reflect on the results then touch on the changing demographics and empathizing with those that are different from you. We also get into how lockdowns are affecting creatives, working with children during a pandemic, and afroDYTY's future music and career plans.
DISCLAIMER: We are not political analysts nor doctors, so any advice given or otherwise inferred should be taken with a heavy dose of salt...
Please proceed,
@afrodyty88
Part two of our conversation with recording artists, Wez Atlas and Tommi Crane of the Solgasa Collective.
Check out part one for more information about them starting to make music, forming the collective and details about their approach to music.
Here we get into some of the specifics of their music, inspirations and a variety of other things that i didnt take the time to make notes about.
Joining in as guest host is emcee, and member of the Hilt, A Valley. Hell be back later this month with Krafty Kid.
Some of the topics we discuss: - G Yamazawa and mega being a fukin hater - New music video for Wez Atlas' song, "Overthinking" - J. Cole as a dope emcee and inspiration for a generation - Tommi Crane's "Overgrown" - VivaOla, Solgasa Talks, and friendship - Jazz music. Chet Baker, Travis Scott, and the best Kanye - BMXing - Our favorite albums of 2020 - Amine, Big Sean, Jay Elec and more
Thanks for tuning in. Follow These guys on instagram. Support local and independent art!
@wezzyatlas @tommicrane @a._.valley
Ayyyoo!!
Very hyped to share this weeks guests. We've got two rising artists of the Solgasa Collective, Tommi Crane and Wez Atlas!
They both grew-up in and outside of Japan, met in college, and have been spending the last few years cultivating their sound. Im a huge fan of all the music they've been dropping, so definitely tune in.
Joining in as guest host is my blood cousin, emcee, and member of the Hilt, A Valley.
Here are some of the topics we discuss: - their start as musicians and approach to the craft - the formation of Solgasa and the other members, VivaOla and Michel Ko - Writing lyrics in English and Japanese & hella much more
The musical bed is all beats by Jansport J. Peep his newest project Any Weather!
PSA: PSA by Tommi Crane and Wez Atlas
Show focus: Tight at Club Asia on December 5th featuring Dj Krush. Namboku showcase "Lofi Improv" at Battica on December 26th. Don't miss it.
Spotlight : hipland friendship Sophia Refugee Support Group @sophia_srsg
Outro track: "Ajisai" by Daiichi Yamamoto (produced by Flat Stanley)
@wezzyatlas @tommicrane @a._.valley @jansportj
Yo, back with another one!
This time we have the god Eloh Kush back to talk about his follow-up project, Fly Emperor 2. It's his 2nd collaboration with BudaMunk, and it was only right that we got together again to politick.
We talked to Eloh & Buda waaaaaay back on episode 13(!!!) for release of their first installment. Make sure to go check that out to do the knowledge on their history together and how the whole thing came together. John Robinson a.k.a. Lil' Sci of Scienz of Life also makes an appearance as he was with them for their promotional tour.
For this convo we talk about the evolution of Fly Emperor, how Fly Emperor 2 started while Eloh was in Japan for the tour, the links between histories & cultures of the west and the east, being an artist during the pandemic, Eloh's other projects such as Valor and Ebony Ronin, and his plans for the future.
Make sure to check out elohkush.com to cop Fly Emperor 2, also available physically even in Japan at locations such as Jazzy Sport!
And shout-out to the god BudaMunk!
II's,
elohkush.com @elohkush angelzinc.bandcamp.ccom
"We're emerging"
Now with more open window vibes!
Part two of our episode with Tahirih Walker! Go and check out part one for more about Tahirih's journey as an artist.
One part two we tend to discuss the specifics of what music and art we like.
Guest hosting are the good homies Maya Hatch and Ramses of the Sugar Shack
Some topics: - Fussa and Ikebukuro hoods - Classic R&B vibes and Bonnie Raitt - Singing for Jay-Z "In My Lifetime" - Sonic adventures - Giant Swing - Working with the legendary, Phillip Woo - Peejay and K-pop
And for the last half of the podcast we discuss K-Pop, what is authenticity in music, and what it means to us. Music as art or product and those differences.
All background music by SoulDope95 unless otherwise stated! Intro music is a new track "Plygrnd"
Thanks for tuning in! Like, share, and subscribe!
@mayahatch @ramses_tokyo @sugarshaketokyo @iamtahirihwalker @brooklyngirlpresents Bklyngp.com @Soul.dope.95
The incredible Tahirih Walker! Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and self described "put-er on-er." She grew up in Brooklyn during the golden age of hip-hop. Having a father that managed Jazz and rap artists and a sister pioneering global hip-hop fashion, she was thrown the world of art at a young age.
Here she shares some of her experiences growing up with some of hip-hops greatest acts like Jay-Z and Guru. And what it's been like living and working in Japan for the last 20 years.
We barely scratch the surface of her amazing life and career but I'm certain she'll be joint us again soon.
Guest hosting are the good homies Maya Hatch and Ramses of the Sugar Shack
Some topics discussed: - Her father managing jazz and rap artists - Her sister, April Walker, pioneer fashion designer and found of Walker Wear - Starting her singing career and eciding between music administration or artistry - Recording with D-Train, Run Dmc, Jay-Z and more - Growing up in Brooklyn during hip-hops golden age - Falling in love with Japan - Social issues in Japan and how Brooklyn has changed - Settling more into her marketing and entrepreneur experience - Meeting Maya And performing with Exile Atsushi at Saitama Super Arena - The Ladies of Rhythm and Blues shows and Beats Blues Band - Her new e-commerce site, Brooklyn Girl Presents. And vocal training
Shows: Tokyo Love Hotels Nov 28th The Hilt at Sound Museum Vision on the 28th Sunday Cookout Nov 29th at the Legacy Lounge BEATS Blues Band at Fussa on December 4th Tight featuring dj Krush at Club Asia on Dec 5th
All beats by our guy Soul.Dope.95!
Outro song: Tajima Hal & @Illsugi - Chameleon Club
@mayahatch @ramses_tokyo @sugarshaketokyo @iamtahirihwalker @brooklyngirlpresents Bklyngp.com @Souldope95
Part two!
Back again with the encyclopedic mind of Jet Axel. Real name! Check out part one to hear about Jets experiences in modeling and his upcoming show with the Tokyo Music Channel.
Here Jet and I talk almost exclusively about music. We start off with some hip-hop talk and then jet introduces me to several Japanese artists. My dumbass forgot to get him to play some of his own music but he should be back sometime next month. So pay attention.
Here are some of the artist and things we discuss: Aesop rock, R.A.P Ferriera fka Milo, Aaron Choulai, Dos Monos, Otoboke Beaver, Daaljub Step Club, Shiina Ringo, Penguin Rush and Crack/lack We mention friend of the show/ writer Patrick St Michel and jet also talks about finding the avant garde music scene in Tokyo
Thanks for checking! Follow us on instagram, Facebook and Twitter
Final song: Zazen Boys Tengu
All background music from Soul.Dope.95!!
@jetaxel Japan Alternative sessions pod Tky03.jp
@jetaxel @lesteze @soundgiggy @soul.dope.95 @megalateshow @bmegaten @megadesu
Jet Axel is his real name and hes a Tokyo-based model by way of the UK. He's also a Japanese music aficionado who developed his knowledge of Japanese music on his former podcast, Japan Alternative Sessions.
He'll be using that knowledge as one of the new hosts of TKY03 for the Tokyo Music Channel. The show is tentatively launching in January and Jet will be co-hosting alongside Zucca of Wild Stomp. TkY03 will be focusing on interviewing artists in Japans thriving music sub-cultures. Offering interviews with Japanese and English subtitles.
Joining as guest host is actor, director, sound technician, and Mega Late Show founder, Steve "Steze" Lefever.
- Stezes new documentary about Guam's Koko bird
- Jets early interest in non-mainstream music leading into hosting a Japanese Music podcast
- Serendipitous encounters in Tokyo
- Japanese music and it's subcultures
- Performing music in the japan
- Jet working with, Zucca, the lead singer of Wild Stomp and their upcoming show "TKY03" with the Tokyo Music Channel
- Cyberpunk 2077 and unethical business practices
- Stumbling into fashion modeling
- Shinichi Osawa and being featuring in Rhyme SO's "Fashion Blogger" music video
- experiences with talent agencies in Tokyo
PSA: Run The Jewels "No Save Point" and Mad Dog Jones art on the track.
Tokyo Spotlight: Free Wave Agency
All beats by Soul.Dope.95!!
New music: Marcus D - Blinding Light
@jetaxel @lesteze @soundgiggy @soul.dope.95
Welcome to the first episode of THIS IS NOT INFORMATION!
This Is Not Information is a rebranding and quasi-relaunch of The Fire This Time live video podcast originally created by Tracy Jones.
THIS IS NOT INFORMATION is Paulie, Bernie, Krystan, Maurice, and Mega. Here we discuss a variety of topics centered around our experiences, philosophies, and politics as people of different ages and from different parts of the United States. The common thread being our Blackness and Japan.
We will be live streaming every other Tuesday with the video hosted on Youtube. And for the audio version, we will have our own podcast hosting site soon.
Search for us on YouTube: This Is Not Information
Peace!
Big MLS Prime energy!!
The original! Steze picks up the phone to bless convo with some 'giggy! The duo known as 3 Chainz catch and chop up on topics like family, conspiracy theories, health, comedy,
Liberty; freedom; & independence. And birds. If you didn't know, Steze loves birds and his country, Guam. So much so in fact that he made a documentary, Ko'ko's & Kings: the Return of Guam's Birds, about the effort to reintroduce the islands' native birds after being on the verge of extinction. It's being shown in a film festival, but should be available to the public sometime in December. Make sure to check it out!
Take a breath, Then get back to work.
<3 ya'll
@soundgiggy youtube.com/stevelefeve @lesteze
Part two of our podcast with super creative content machine, L-Spade. Featuring guest co-hosts, Film and tv actor, Lex Hunter. Also Cliff, the host and producer of the Tokyo Speaks Podcast.
Here we discuss a lot about L Spade. His newest project "Faker News: Now With More Pulp." His thoughts on the difference between producing and beatmaking. Making music for the Benza video game. The Uncommon Knowledge Podcast. All of this sprinkled throughout these other topics:
- What are the differences between abstract hip-hop, experimental hiphop and hip-hop. What makes hip-hop... hip-hop?
- Memphis and 3-6 Mafia's influence on Atlanta, crunk and modern rap music
- Eminem, Busta Rhymes and the criteria towards finds an objective GOAT emcee.
- Tracing the lineage of Twerking & J-Lo's butt not being new to black folks
- Royce the 5'9, Busta and Doggystyle being a classic album.
- Ranking the Outkasts albums
- Something about Kanye, R Kelly, and Bill Cosby
- hip-hop artists and public intellectuals
PSA: 20TH anniversary of Prodigy's HNIC & 25TH Anniversary of The Pharcyde's Labcabincalifornia
The music bed is all beats from Japanese beatmaker, Bugseed!
Peep part one for a lot of political conversations. L-Spade will be back next month discussing his Youtube show. Tokyo Stash and Spade
lex @sageofstone Cliff @ Tokyo Speaks L-Spade @djlspade Displacedmedia@gmail.com @bugseed
Lots of topics with amazing folks this time around! Now with more pulp!
New homie and tremendous content machine, Marcus "L-Spade" Johnson! He is a producer, emcee, occasional actor, host of the Uncommon Knowledge podcast, co-host of Tokyo Stash & Spade, and also the Ran Dumb show.
Joining us as co-host is my brother and host of the Tokyo Speaks Podcast, Cliff.
And also cohosting, L-Spades co-host on the Ran Dumb show, film & Tv actor and video game character, Alexander Hunter.
I wanna say this was a concise convo about L Spade and all his amazing endeavors but that's not what happens. We mostly jump around from topic to topic from serious discussions to funny shit. From political to politically incorrect. Lots of long walks off short tangents.
So this was basically a kick it episode. I did get to know L-Spade and am looking forward to having him back soon. Next month were having a more focused convo to discuss his successful youtube show, Tokyo Stash and Spade.
Part two of this podcast come out Friday and it's a lot of music talk and discussion.
Check out L-Spade and Lex on the Ran Dumb Show. And also the several other projects L-Spade is involved in.
PSA: MottoNice blog and This Is Not Information Pod.
The music bed is all beats from Japanese beatmaker, Bugseed!
New Music by Meiso and Libro.
Tokyo spotlight: Ueno Park and Nature Code Chrysalis Gyomu Super & Hanamasa
lex @sageofstone Cliff @ Tokyo Speaks L-Spade @djlspade @displacedmedia @bugseed
Part 2 of our interview with Don Dre aka Piggles Di Gaijin and Robbie Heat. Here we focus on music and popular culture conversations.
Make sure to check out part one to find out more about both of these cats. And go follow them on instagram.
We share a few of Don Dre and Robbies tracks and here are a few of the other topics we discuss:
- Vybz Kartel and the colorism
- Lil Vicious
- Homophobia and the progress made in the dancehall community
- Ladies in the scene
- Free Myndz and Masicka
- A bunch of the solid food places
Plus a lot of other shit. Thanks for tuning in and catch us again again.
@piggledigaijin @djheatjapan @hottavybz https://soundcloud.com/hottavybz @fatvonfree https://fatvonfree.bandcamp.com
Peace! Episode 129 with my homie Robbie Heat and his frequent collaborator/ youtube star, Piggles Di Gaijin.
Robbie Heat aka Dj Heat is a dancehall dj and producer from Birmingham UK. He is the head of the soundsystem HottaVybz.
Don Dre aka Piggles Di Gaijin is a Singer, MC and YouTube content creator.
Together they collaborate at events and creating music.
Topics:
- collaborating together during Jah jah starz events
- the good and bad aspects of dancehall culture in Japan
- Japanese accent using jamaican patois and the phonetic similarities between jamaican patois and nihongo
- the outsider perspective on dancehall culture and appropriation
- Sound System culture in Japan, dub plates and the legendary Sound System crews in Japan
- Jah Jah Starz and the best places for dancehall parties in Tokyo
Music bed entirely by the incredible FatVonFree
PSA: Jansport J "Any Weather"
Show Focus: "The Experience @ X Bodega in Yokohama November 7th
@piggledigaijin @djheatjapan @hottavybz https://soundcloud.com/hottavybz @jansportJ @fatvonfree https://fatvonfree.bandcamp.com/
Time to check-in! This drop was done with SOMYAKU a.k.a. DC3 of The Breakdown crew. We get into the state of the recovery in Japan, what the future might look like for the entertainment and tourism scenes, and some general concerns and worries. Also, America is trash.
There is also some talk of a possible The Breakdown resurrection, even if it has to happen digitally, so stay tuned in for that and we'll be sure to keep ya'll posted on any updates also.
Wear a fucking mask, ya dingus
@somyaku
@the_breakdown_tokyo
Part two of our episode with the ladies of Japan for Black Lives.
Ryoko Ito is an interpreter/ translator, a member of the Japan For Black Lives (JP4BL) Non-profit organization, "otaku DJ," and one of the organizers of the #1 vibe out party in japan, SpeakEasy TYO
Today she joins us with former guests, singer/songwriter, Maya Hatch and founding member of Japan for Black Lives, Naomi Kawahara.
Here we go into detail regarding an online workshop led by Maimouna “Mumu Fresh” Youssef. We play a bunch of music and talk about tacos.
Naomi appears on episode #121 with Brooklyn Terry discussing more details about Japan For Black Lives. Maya Hatch appears way back on episode #64.
@iam.reeyo @jp4blacklives @fabfivetokyo @mayahatch @rararajbeats https://linktr.ee/MYoussef
The perfect guest list continues!
Ryoko Ito is an interpreter/ translator, a member of the Japan For Black Lives (JP4BL) Non-profit organization, "otaku DJ," and one of the organizers of the #1 vibe out party in japan, SpeakEasy TYO
Today she joins us with former guests, singer/songwriter, Maya Hatch and founding member of Japan for Black Lives, Naomi Kawahara.
- Ryoko's upbringing in the US and Japan.
- Naomi, Ryoko and Maya's involvement with Japan for Black Lives.
- The importance of educating Japanese people about race issues.
- The difficulty of translating academic English terms to Japanese.
- Doing interpretation work in the 90s and 00s for hip-hop's most well known artists visiting Japan.
- Hanging out with Chaka Khan and Kanye
- Doing interpretative work for Grammy nominated artist, Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh & a whole lot more...
Musical Bed Brought to you bythe incredible Ra Ra Raj (Episode 114)
Naomi appears on episode #121 with Brooklyn Terry discussing more details about Japan For Black Lives. Maya Hatch appears way back on episode #64.
Tokyo Show Spotlight: Aaron Choulai Sextet at Battica on 10/23
@iam.reeyo @jp4blacklives @fabfivetokyo @mayahatch @rararajbeats
Part two of our episode with MC / Beatmaker Yo Jahmal Is Dead fka Killa Verse aka Dusty Scrolls aka Supreme of The Tokyo based hiphop collective the Bridge.
Also featuring MC Boodah and Happy Dayz Beats of the Bridge and the homie, Being
This episode HD Beatz and Killa Verse share several new/ unreleased music.
We also each share some verses that are murderous, raw, hard killer verses. featuring Canibus, Raekwon, Andre 3000, Papoose, Holocaust aka Warcloud, Qwazaar, & Busta Rhymes
Then we get into skateboard Culture and how it intersected with hip-hop culture as we were growing up.
All Beats this episode provided by the incredible Ra Ra Raj, Go check out his new album Good Night Sunshine! Also MLS episode #114.
Show Focus - BLACK RADIO @ AA COMPANY 11/23 w The Bridge
Thanks for listening!
@killa_verse_aka_supreme @Boodah___Bridge @dayvividly @Happydayzbeats @rararajbeats
Some more socializing distantly! This time, the guy John Meyer of the Got Faded podcast is on; we had him and the rest of the Faded crew on awhile back and now it's just Johnnie a.k.a. The Spilt Ink to talk about pandemic weight gain, seeming normalcy in Tokyo, underground parties, and getting back to doing live events. Pls enjoy the content and continue to wash your hands
thespiltink.com @thespiltink @got_faded_japan
Yo Jahmal Is Dead aka Dusty Scrolls aka Supreme fka Killa Verse is an emcee and beatmaker from Hempstead Long Island. Hes also a member of the Tokyo based hip-hop collective THE BRIDGE.
Previously featured with the Bridge on episode #96
Joining in as co-hosts: MC Boodah, Happy Dayz Beats, & BEING
Some topics:
- Changing names
- Influences from Hempstead, Long Island
- Listening to hip-hop and skating with strict Haitian parents
- The differences between Del, Big Boi and Talib Kweli.
- A New Blackstar and Lupe Fiasco
- Duckdown being criminally underappreciated & Sean P
- What makes a dope emcee, Mach Hommy and art rap
- Primate shat coffee beans
Music bed brought to you by Ra Ra Raj!!
PSA: Deltron 3030 and Reflection Eternal's Train of Thought turn 20 years Old
Show Focus - BLACK RADIO @ AA COMPANY 11/23 w The Bridge
Tokyo Spotlight: Harrys Sandwich Company in Harajuku
Thanks for listening and come back to check part two next week. Were gonna share some really fire tracks by Yo Jahmal and HD Beatz as well as song picks for a MURDEROUS VERSE. Also have a discussion about Skateboard cultures intersection with Hip-hop.
@killa_verse_aka_supreme @Boodah___Bridge @dayvividly @Happydayzbeats @rararajbeats @harryssandwichco
Soul.Dope.95 is an incredible producer/ beatmaker from the Inland Empire.
We first met through instagram and i took a genuine interest in his music. For the last several weeks, weve used his production exclusively for the musical bed during our regular episodes.
Because I like his production so much and the fact that hes not in Tokyo i decided to reach out for a quick zoom interview. I explain all the details in the show intro but in the meantime go follow him on instagram and check out his bandcamp.
Hopefully ill get him on the phone again sometime soon as well.
@soul.dope.95 https://souldope95.bandcamp.com/ https://www.beatstars.com/souldope95
Part two of our Episode with Miyama McQueen-Tokita
Miyama McQueen-Tokita is a classically trained professional Koto and bass koto musician from Melbourne, Australia.
This week she joins us alongside her huband, jazz pianist, hiphop producer, friend of the show and Namboku Records label head, Aaron Choulai.
Last episode we discussed her beginnings, experiences and the koto. Check that out for some really dope insight into the instrument and her approach.
Here we discuss Miyama's new album and play a song ( towards the end of the recording) We also discuss:
- Souls of Mischief and aging in hiphop
- The real Housewives of Atlanta and hyper-reality
- "Weird" underground hip-hop music like Sage Francis, Buck65 and Busdriver
- the aversion to hip-hop cover songs by hip-hop artists. How it compares to other genres -Prof Phillip Ewells essay on the "white racial framework" of music theory (Link at the bottom)
- Playing other genres of music using the koto
These two are so amazing and knowledgeable about music!
PSA: Kool Herc & Flygod
Musical bed by Soul.Dope.95 !
https://sum.cuny.edu/black-music-theory-challenge-racism-philip-ewell-heinrich-schenker/
@@miyamamcqueentokita @aaronchoulai @nambokurecords @soul.dope.95 @megalateshow
The homey Tokyo Cliff blesses us with an appearance to talk about everything new. New podcast branding, new directions, new goals, new gaming systems, new music, and of course novel corona. Another update chat with a good friend to try to make sense out of crazy times in this world.
Vaccinate the President
@tokyospeaks
Miyama McQueen-Tokita is a classically trained professional Koto and bass koto musician from Melbourne, Australia.
This week she joins us alongside jazz pianist, hiphop producer, friend of the show and Namboku Records label head, Aaron Choulai.
Miyama joins us to discuss her debut solo record "Sonobe." Through the album she conveys her unique and contemporary approach to the centuries old instrument.
We discuss : - Miyama's introduction to the instrument and traditional training - How the koto is different from other contemporary classical instruments - Being comfortable performing in Japan as a half Japanese Australian woman - The subtle changes in Japanese society insofar as their perception of foreigners - Where to find koto performances in Tokyo and noise/ experimental music scene - Some upcoming performances in Tokyo and performing Koto in New York - Change the perception of traditional koto music and continuing the tradition by expressing her uniqueness through the instrument - being the coolest koto player in the world
Musical bed provided by the Soul.Dope.95 !
Tokyo shoutout: Tokyo Speaks Podcast Tokyo Spotlight: Hishaku Yakitori in Ekoda
@miyamamcqueentokita @aaronchoulai @nambokurecords @soul.dope.95 @tokyospeaks
Part two of our recording with voice actor and veteran comedian in the Tokyo stand-up community, Vinay Murthy!
Also featuring film and television actor Alexander Hunter. Check out part one!
Part two usually focuses on music, topical events and popular culture convos.
Couple things we talk about this time: - Ranking the konbini's, - Cancel culture and politically correct mindfulness in comedy and art - The Pogues and music we find funny - Things becoming popular and how it changes our perception of it - Coffee, cigarettes and parallels between rap and stand-up comedy - and Vinay gives us his opinion about Christopher Nolan's Tenet
Musical bed brought to you by the incredible Soul.dope.95
@vinaymurthy @sageofstone @soul.dope.95
Voice actor and veteran comedian in the Tokyo stand-up community, Vinay Murthy!
Vinay has been performing comedy in Tokyo for almost 15 years. Speaking in both English and Japanese he has been apart of the small community of stand-up comics developing a western-style comedy scene in Japan.
We discuss: Growing up in the Los Angeles suburbs and the Valley Girl accent, Pearl Jam and Toe Jam & Earl, moving to New York and developing an interesting stand-up comedy, early Comedy Center, the rise of Alt-comedy, regional comedy styles and attitudes, starting his comedy career by helping a friend, Roast Battles and improvisation, canned jokes, Manzai-style Japanese comedy, helping to develop western style comedy scene in Japan, the difference in preparing comedy in Japanese and English, Netflix and the Japanese community having more access to translated western-style comedy. the parallels between rap and stand-up comedy. plus a bunch more.
Guest Host: Television and film actor Alexander "Lex" Hunter (Previous episode #115)
Music for the episode provided by the incredibly dope, Soul.dope.95 Find him everywhere you can find music and peep his newest release Mamba Day on Spotify.
Thanks to Alex Camp for recommending Vinay for the show. Thanks to both Vinay and Lex for joining us! Thanks for listening. Both Vinay and Lex will be back.
Find several of Vinay's videos on Youtube. Tokyo Roast Battles
@vinaymurthy @sageofstone
Part two with Miles J Davis (aka MJ the Sensei of the Hilt aka Flyer Miles) co-founder of The Superiors Clothing Company along with Superior Shea. --- Previously on episodes 120 & 122 ---
Guest co-host: Ramses of the Sugar Shack (Previously on episode #37)
Topics: Griselda, Conway The Machine and Method Mans Lemon verse. Japan Entrepreneur remix video by Darryl Wharton-Ribgy, Moesha. Jaden Smiths artistry. Oddisee being one of the best. Independent hiphop representing Baltimore from Steeza. John Robinson and the power of 9 Ether. Being introduced to Chika's music. New Monsieur Jovoni. Kev Brown, Our favorite clothing companies and Walker Wear. New York Undercover.
New independent Tokyo hip-hop: Wilt and Blossom by Nair B. Fly Emperor 2 by Eloh Kush and Budamunk. G-Rillah - G You
Tokyo Focus: The Legacy Lounge
Musical bed brought to you completely by Soul.Dope.95
LINKS: @flyerrrMiles @ramsese_Toyko @The_Superiors @sugarshacktokyo @legacyfjp https://www.buymeacoffee.com/legacyloungelfj @soul.dope.95
Guest: Miles J Davis (aka MJ the Sensei of the Hilt aka Flyer Miles) co-founder of The Superiors Clothing Company along with Superior Shea. --- Previously on episodes 120 & 122 ---
Guest co-host: Ramses of the Sugar Shack (Previously on episode #37)
Topics: The origins and philosophy of The Superiors Clothing company, mentorship and esoteric schools of thought changing the philosophy of the Superiors, The Flower of Life symbolism and Sacred Geometry, The spirit of the truth, 90s fashion and 2000s blog era street wear, Jamaican daggering, Shea butter, traveling to Ghana, building a relationship with the Ghanaian people, and becoming superior not to other people but to your self.
Tokyo Focus: Break The Violence live streaming event. Japan For Black Lives event on September 27th
Musical bed brought to you completely by Soul.Dope.95
LINKS: @flyerrrMiles @ramsese_Toyko @The_Superiors @sugarshacktokyo https://www.mixmag.jp/news/break-the-silence.html @jp4blacklives @soul.dope.95
Alright part two!
DJ Double El had to take off but me and Boodah sit down to discuss everything on our minds.
We start off talking about his new beat project collaboration with saxophonist Mario. The project is called G-You and is available on all streaming platforms. We play most of that album then get into Nas new album and some music shares by homies and people we like. Lots more conversation sprinkled in there. Including a live phone call from Killah Verse of the Bridge.
Check out all the past episodes featuring Boodah! Follow him on instagram and your preferred streaming platform! Big thanks to Boodah and DJ Double El for coming through this week!
@Boodah___bridge @grillah_climax @djdoubleel @megalateshow
Back with another "classic" phone call. This time got the guy Jordan Smith, one of the guests from way back in the archive all the way to episode 39. We talk about family and existing in "ｔｈｅｓｅ ｔｉｍｅｓ" and all the different things he has his hands in such as the Japanese language poetry scene and art & culture in general. There is also an update on his collaborative project with @ddahlinger, now titled "Syzygy".
Hope ya'll enjoy content and keep your heads and spirits up.
@jordangiraffe topojo.com
@megalateshow
This week weve got two returning guests to the show. Dj Double El (Ep #089) and MC Boodah aka G-Rillah!
We caught up and talked a bit about how weve been doing during the coronavirus outbreak. We have a long discussion about drinking while someone drives in Tokyo and the difference in listening to an album in a car vs headphones, the difficulty of finding a good deodorant in Tokyo, peoples seemingly disregard for deodorant, crime in Tokyo and Black Lives Matter.
Boodah just had a new collaboration album drop. On part two we discuss that as well as some more music. so check that out on tuesday.
As always thanks for listening. Were going to have a lot of changes over the next few months. Im really excited about that, so stay tuned.
@djdoubleel @Boodah___bridge @grillah_climax @megalateshow
Yo so i wasnt able to record a regular episode last weekend. I get into why during the intro but i wanted to make sure to get some content out.
So heres a conversation i had with the homie, writer and poet, Tracy Jones. Recently listeners will recognize the name as the host and moderator of the new bi-weekly podcast im contributing to, The Fire This Time. Older listeners will recognize his from way back in episode 16. and new listeners may recognize him a writer thats appear in the Tokyo Weekender and Huffington Post.
We start off with Tracy surprising me with new of a re-release of an album he created back in the early-mid aughts,Human Cloud Abandonment. Its being re-released by legendary underground hip-hop artist, Uncommon Nasa. So be on the look out for that soon.
We discuss some more mythical underground rappers and Tracys friendship with a few of them, James Baldwin, Conspiracy Theory and Dr Malachi Z York-el, his writing and the response to certain piece, and we have some light discussions about a few newish albums.
Jay Electronicas A Written Testimony Run the Jewels 4 and Armand Hammer's Shrines
Thanks for checking out the Mega Late Show. Check me, Tracy and our other contributors on The Fire This Time podcast every other Tuesday.
Here are a couple links: themicrogiant.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQq9AipI5YM&t=3232s&ab_channel=TheMicroscopicGiant
https://uncommonrecords.bandcamp.com/track/gods-waiting-room?fbclid=IwAR2xIT82Q2W79kZA6VxDzYY6DLkm8pMYHmmtK2LCdI1ecgtioCRhxfyhtQo
Part two of our conversation with newest member of the Hilt, Monsieur Jovoni.
Also joining us is the rest of the Hilt. Nair B, A Valley and Mj The Sensei.
Episode two always focuses on sharing and discussing music. Lots of shares about different artists. Our favorites, cats that disappeared, the legacy of Souljah Boy, and we also take a lot of time to discuss the Nation of the Gods and Earth.
Thanks for checking us out! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays.
Like subscribe and go check out the Hilt.
monsieurjovoni.bandcamp.com @monsieur_monsieur_jp @flyerrrmilesj @a._.valley @nair_b
The Hilt is a newly formed rap group here in Tokyo. Youll recognize Nair B, A Valley and MJ the Sensei from episodes #117 and 120.
Today we have the newest member of the Hilt and recent Tokyo transplant by way of Knoxville TN, Monsieur Jovoni.
Jovoni is a musician, producer and emcee. Right at the beginning of the conversation we find out he has only been in Tokyo for 6 months. So we started with a bunch of questions regarding him thoughts on Tokyo. We spend a lot of time talking about going to onsens, ranking the konbinis, Japanese toilets, and American food franchises.
Jovoni gives us insight into his musical taste, tells us how he got interested in music, how he used to live in Portland and was a part of grow operation.
Catch part two next Tuesday! Thanks for listening
monsieurjovoni.bandcamp.com @monsieur_monsieur_jp @flyerrrmilesj @a._.valley @nair_b
Part two of our episode with two of the founders of Japan For Black Lives, Brooklyn Terry and Naomi Kawahara.
Check out part one for more details about the organization as well as perspective on some of the racial issues non-Japanese people face her in Japan. Particularly in the hiphop and dance community.
Part two of our episodes focus on sharing and discussing music. This time we get into a fairly long discussion about WAP but also share a lot of old and new gems.
Please follow Japan for Black Lives and all the guests on Instagram. Thanks for listening.
@jp4blacklives @brooklynterryef @fabfivetokyo @afrodyty88 @megalateshow
Ayyyoo
Had a lot of fun with this joint. We sat down with our good friends, Naomi Kawahara and Brooklyn Terry Wright.
Both of them wear many hats and are involved with a variety of projects. But let me try to keep it simple... Naomi is a founder and head of Fab Five Tokyo, a creative consulting company. She is also simply awesome.
Long time listeners will recognize Brooklyn Terry as a previous guest of the podcast. With his crew, Elite Force, he is a pioneer in the global house music dance community and highly formative in Japans exposure to the Black dance music culture in general. Also a ton of other things that we mention during the recording.
For this episode we focus on their newest project, Japan For Black Lives. Which is a non-profit cross cultural endeavor to discuss racism and Black culture with the Japanese community. Inspired by recent events and decades of conversations with Japanese people, they hope to creative more awareness and context for the experiences Black people face in Japan and abroad.
So we get into that but it also the MEGA LATE SHOW, so ridiculousness ensues. Joining in as guest co-host is our homegirl, Afrodyty. Singer, songwriter, musician extraordinaire.
Next Tuesday the second half of the podcast that focuses on music. We have a long discussion about WAP and share some gems. Stay plugged in.
Thanks for listening. Go check out Terry, Naomi, and Afrodyty on instagram. And find us all around Tokyo.
@brooklynterryef @fabfivetokyo @afrodyty88 @megalateshow
Part two of our episode with the Hilt. A tokyo-based rap group consisting of A Valley , MJ the Sensei and Nair B.
Check out part one to find out where theyre from, how they formed and some of the science. In part two we focus on sharing and discussing music and art. So here weve got some solo tracks, a live rendition of one of their tracks and also some freestyles. Plus a variety of random tangents.
follow them on insta. subscribe and rate us on whatever. Thanks for listening
@a._.valley @flyerrrmilesj @nair_b @the_superiors @megalateshow
120 knowledge!!!
A. Valley is a creative and emcee from Kansas City. MJ the Sensei is AA clothing designer and emcee from Baltimore. Nair B is a musician/ beatmaker from VA. also featured on episode 117. After working together on various projects they decided to come together and create the Hilt. A Tokyo-based hip-hop music ensemble.
Nair B joins in as guest co-host and we discuss the origins and philosophy behind the new and growing group.
We touch on a lot of different topics and really was just rocking. Some of the topics include fashion and MJs clothing brand The Superiors, sacred Geometry, The Book of Five Rings, Broly being brolic, AAVE (African American Vernacular English) and pop culture, what inspires them and what the future may hold.
The energy was right. Follow all these guys on Instagram.
@flyerrrmilesj @a._.valley @nair_b @the_superiors Bmoresuperior.com
Part two of our episode with Tokyo based Bay Area Emcee, Alonzo Mori.
The second part of our episodes focus on sharing and discussing music. Alonzo and J The Protagonist share some of their music. J hits us with an unreleased joint and we have a themed share today. We each picked a track that has a specific concept or meaning. We share some Nelly, Lupe and Open Mike Eagle.
Make sure to tune in and follow our guys Alonzo and J the Protagonist on Insta. Like subscribe and rate us on itunes.
@alonzo_mori @jtheprotangonist @megalateshow
Yo,
Another Temperature Check drop-off featuring our real good guy, DJ Neil Armstrong. We were able to get a lot of insight into how current activity is and what current the entertainment field might look like post-corona. Neil is a well-traveled and knowledgeable dude, so being able to pick his brain was a real gift. This recording was done in early July just to put some of the things we're talking about into context. Hope ya'll enjoy the convo,
@djneilarmstrong @megalateshow
Ayooo!
Alonzo Mori is a Black and Japanese-American emcee from the Bay Area. Weve known of each other online and through several mutual friends but had never met before. So this episode, J the Protagonist, returns as guest host and we get to know Alonzo.
We touch on a little of everything regarding his approach, philosophy and taste in rap music. How he got started and what he plans on doing in the future. He also told us about how he has been working/ touring with the Japanese band, Ali. Who did the theme music for the anime "Beastars." Dope shit only.
Check out both his and J the Protagonist on instagram and follow the path to their music.
Next week weve got part two dropping where we play and discuss music.
@alonzomori @jtheprotagonist
Part two with rapper emcee J the Protagonist and producer Ghostpop.
Part two always features music shares and discussions about music.
We listen to some new music J and Ghostpops got coming out soon, we each share a song from an artist that we think each other would know and J gives a us freestyle verse.
Tune in. like. share. subscribe. and go peep these cats on spotify,
Thanks in full.
@jtheprotagonist @ghostp0ps @tokyodopecity
"We sittin on fire right now!"
Yo new young blood. J The Protagonist is a rapper out of the DC area and currently living in Tokyo. Hes been a long time collaborator with Ghostpops and we extra happy to finally get him to the show. Together they are a crew called Colored People Time and theyve got several tracks cooked. We share one of those but tune into part two for more.
For part one we get into why the culture of hiphop is more competitive than other popular genres of music, the balance of being making music for yourself but also trying to gain a large audience, what J values in rap skils, randomly moving to Japan, being a fan of anime and run in's with the police.
What i found really interesting and refreshing is the age difference between me and J. As a reluctantly self-titled "old head" its good to be reminded where the youthful energy comes from.
Tune in. Subscribe. Rate us on itunes. Go peep J on Spotify and Instagram Also next week J is going to be rocking with us a guest co-host.
@jtheprotagonist @ghostp0ps @tokyodopecity
Part 2 of our conversation with multi-instrumentalist beatmaker, Nair B.
For the second part of our podcast we focus on sharing and discussing music. Here Nair and Ghostpop get into some of the technical aspects of Nairs production while i try to stop myself from vomiting from a sinus headache. We touch on a bunch of music made by Nair and Ghostpops, including some new J the Protagonist music. Nair Bs youth spent learning to play music in church, Beat Stars and the risk of uncleared samples, Nair getting his music stolen and reposted by a Vietnamese account, His new group Hilt, the contributions of Filipino turntablists in American hiphop and a lot more.
Thanks for listening. Give us a share and tell a homie.
@nair_b @ghostp0ps
Nair B is a multi-instrumentalist beatmaker from Virginia. Since he moved to Tokyo hes been making connections, collaborating and refining his sound. His new project, Jet Black Hair, is a the culmination of the last few years of work and a love letter to his Filipino heritage.
We discuss how his Filipino roots inform his worldview and approach to music, not realizing how important learning music as a child would be, living next to old Japanese assholes with hammers, and a lot more.
Honestly its a bit of a blur because I had a crazy sinus headache during this recording. All I remember is having a lot of fun and finding out that Nair B is my little cousin.
Shout out to the live homie, Ghostpops, fka Kylo Yen (episode 55) for holding down the Co-host chair.
This joint was perfect.
@nair_b @ghostpOps
Part two with Stupid Kozo and special guest co-host Submerse!
Go back and peep the first part where we find out who Stupid Kozo is and such.
Part two of the podcast always focuses on music. Be it music made by our guests or shit we just like. We have convos!
This one starts off with some convos about the rise in popularity of anime in rap and Japanese symbolism in non-japanese art.
And the subsequent decline of comic book bars in popular rap despite the massive popularity of Marvel comics.
We each share a track that reminds us of rainy days which leads to discussions about:
the early growth of experimental instrumental hiphop-esque beats. The Roots Things Fall Apart being our favorite The Roots albums & Erykah Badu's Window Seat
They also hip me to Fujimoto Tetsuro and Sauce 81. Turns out theyre amazing.
Plus a lot a lot more. Thanks for listening
Stupid Kozo has the best name. Pay attention. Like share subscribe. Check out Abysmal Lounge.
https://m.soundcloud.com/abysmal_lounge
Soundcloud - https://m.soundcloud.com/stupid-kozo
Finally got stupid kozo on!
Stupid Kozo is a Japanese DJ and Tokyo transplant by way of Fukuoka. Long before the covidvirus had every DJ live streaming, he was running the Absymal Lounge online radio show. He can usually be spoted at beat shows here in Tokyo but also makes his way to Okinawa a few times a year to spin as well.
I first came into contact with Stupid Kozo and Submerse while playing Overwatch on PS4. Randomly teamed with them and got a win. So we spend the first several minutes talking about gaming and the new upcoming console generations.
After that Kozo shares how he first became interested in non-japanese music and culture, studying abroad and using rap lyrics to learn English, how useful traveling abroad was in helping him better understand hip-hop culture.
Submerse also returns to the podcast for the first time since he co-hosted the Marcus D episode. We get into a lot other random convos. Be sure to return for part two next tuesday where we talk about early beat music scene artists like Daedelus and Prefuse73.
Stupid Kozo has the best name. Pay attention. Like share subscribe. Check out Abysmal Lounge.
https://m.soundcloud.com/abysmal_lounge Soundcloud - https://m.soundcloud.com/stupid-kozo @submerse @stupid_kozo
Part 2!
Music shares with our guy, film and television actor, stuntman, Lex Hunter! Also featuring our guest co-host, original member of the podcast, Steze. Catch up on part 1 if you haven't already.
@sageofstone Lesteze.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4244942/ (Lex) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5225985/ (Steze)
Ayooo
Today we got the multi-talented, film and television actor slash stunt double and occasional model, Alexander (Lex) Hunter.
Lex has been in Japan for several years learning the language, being swole, and working within the Japanese film and television industry. Of his several accolades, recently one of his projects ,Benza English, was nominated for several awards with Seoul's Webfest and the spin-off The Benza is on Amazon Prime. We discuss a lot of his experiences acting in Japan, the good and the bad. We talk about his webshow, the Ran-Dumb Show. Also what constitutes a Black film?
Joining us as guest host, is returning member of the pod, Steze! As you know Steze is a writer, actor, and film maker a well. So theres a lot of interesting perspective into the film and acting industry.
Go find all of Alexanders projects, catch his insta. And go check out this short horror film directed by Steze and starring Lex.
Heres that link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awqx_WTt05k&t=83s
@sageofstone Lesteze.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4244942/ (Lex) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5225985/ (Steze)
Part 2! Musical Shares and such!!!
I fucked around and mistakenly perma deleted about an hour of content during this recording. But Boodah and Ra Ra had enough time for us to run it back. So i apologize for my frustration for the first few minutes. But we turned it around and had some interesting and dope convos regarding new music from Raj, new music from Boodah, and a bunch weird rap music.
We also discuss the desire for Tokyo hiphop shows that only focus on local and independent music. We know how to protect our necks, so play something else, hiphop dj.
Go back and check out part one for more insight into Raj's music.
@mcboodah @rararajbeats @megalateshow
Yo! MLS X Bridge!
Got my brother MC BOODAH in studio with Ra Ra Raj!
Raj is a beatmaker/ musician from Australia. We met when he was competing in a Beat The Best Beat battle shortly after moving to Japan. He's been here for about a year now, experiencing more of Japan and working on his craft.
TOPICS: Moving away from the city, India & Australia, standing out in the lofi scene, making money in the Spotify music economy, selling music on tapes, the Cold Vein, and more.
Check out his new track on the @chillhopguru compilation. Check out all of his music on the various streaming platforms. But most importantly, go buy some.
Part two is up on Tuesday.
Boodahs also on episodes # 96 with the Bridge and #48 solo.
@mcboodah @rararajbeats @megalateshow
Part two of our conversation with Dj Tagg. The second part of our episodes always focus on musical shares and music conversation.
We get a chance to hear Taggs new House music production work. We each share a newish song that were enjoying. We also each played what we consider a perfect verse and a beat. Limiting our choices to music that came out in the year 2000. Some interesting results and in between all this, more talking.
Go check out part one. Go check out old episodes. Go check out Tagg and Somyaku's instagrams for their World Living Room Radio show. Call your dad. Like Share Subscribe
@djtagg @somyaku @megalateshow
If you listen to the pod consistently youll recognize DJ Taggs name. Weve dj'd events with him, spoken about his deejaying, talked about being at parties with him and most recently he joined for a breakdown of the Rza vs Premo beat battle several weeks back.
Well we finally got folks in the studio! We talk with him about growing up as a military brat in japan, participating in hiphop culture in the late 90s, making underground rap with a bunch of legendary underground heads like Genelec & Memphis Reigns, Deejaying, whether all of old underground favorites aged well or not. We talk about Coins Bar and the Breakdown Crew and a bunch of other shit.
Speaking of which, DC3 aka Somyaku, returned for the first time since his appearance on episode #56. This time as GUEST HOST extraordinaire.
Thanks for checking shit out. Like, share, subscribe and approach your life in a generally violent way. Seize the day and all that.
@somyaku @djtagg @megalateshow
Yo Ppart two of our interview with jazz pianist, composer, beat maker, label head, Aaron Choulai. We have a lot of musical shares. We play and discuss several songs from his new album "Raw Denshi." Also some joints from Aarons previous work, some Rap Fereirra, Sam Gendel, El-P, The Roots and more. He educates me about the jazz standard and how many a serious jazz musician might have tucked away in their memory banks. We also discuss some of the upcoming UFC fights.
Hurry up and peep this before an EMP blast wipes out the internet and our digital music catalogs.
@aaronchoulai @nambokurecords https://aaronchoulai.bandcamp.com/album/raw-denshi @megalateshow
Another Temperature Check drop off! We got UnMe (Maya Hatch & MC Boodah) to record this awhile back. More talk about living in a post-pandemic world and artists' space within it. Hope ya'll enjoy the politickin
@unme_music @mayahatch @boodah___bridge
Yo!
Back again with the homie and friend of the show, Aaron Choulai. He is a pianist, beatmaker, and label owner. We first had him on way back on episode 44 and he also brought Elle Shimada and Abbey Howlett (ep 84) to the show when they were visiting tokyo. Definitely go check that out to hear about how he got started and all the other details.
We spent most of our time here talking about his new album, Raw Denshi, that was released on his label Namboku Records. I cannot stress enough how dope this album is. Tune in here to hear more about it then go cop it here:
https://aaronchoulai.bandcamp.com/album/raw-denshi
Check out part two out in a few days.
@aaronchoulai https://nambokurecords.bandcamp.com/ @nambokurecords @megalateshow
Black Lives Matter, stupid!
Part two of our conversation with the emcee, Foundation, featuring another emceee, MNSR Frites, as guest co-host. We hit yall with a lot of musical shares shout outs to dope artists. You know the vibes.
Tune in, like, share and subscribe.
@foundationhiphop @mnsrfrites Megalateshow everything
Peace! Were back!
This time we got the homie, Foundation, in studio. He is an emcee from Florida thats been living in Tokyo for a while now. Hes been rapping for most of his life and a participant in Floridas underground rap scene. Running open mics and throwing shows consistently. Hes opened for some of the dopest emcees to ever do it and hes got an upcoming project with beats produced by Blueprint.
We got the homie, Mnsr Frites, holding it down with the guest host face. Go check him out on episode #80!!
We get into a lot underground talk. I recorded a short intro before going into the episode.
Looks like well be able to maintain a consistent recording schedule for the next few weeks. Thanks for tuning into all the various types of content weve put out. Next few weeks are gonna have some really dope guests, so like, share, and subscribe!!
@foundationhiphop @msnrfrites Megalateshow everything Blacklivesmatter.com
Yo...something a little different.
Yes, it's Sunday. Listen to the intro of this special edition to get all the lowdown. In short, this has the potential to become an ongoing occurence (after the first edition with Urban Aristocrat a.k.a. Mr. Murray). This time we've got our guy Shad AD who has appeared and been mentioned on the pod many times.
We recorded this awhile ago, but the content is still relevant. Covid, events, mental health, etc.
Obviously we don't talk about the most current events, but you should already know how Mega Late gets down. Hope you Tanaka's enjoy,,,
blacklivesmatter.com
gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor
gofundme.com/f/justicefordavidmcatee
secure.actblue.com/donate/ab_mn
bailfunds.github.io/
fairfight.com
@shadblaze
@shadadevents
Peace!
Part two of our 3 question kaiwa. We asked the homie, Paulie Rhyme, 3 questions.
First after an off air discussion about ludacris and Nellys battle, we wanted to find out what artists Paulie would like to see battle on Verzuz. Which gave way to a lengthy Ludacris appreciation fest between Paulie and Late. Next we talked about how well music of the underground hip-hop community in the late 90s and early 2000s holds up today. Finally, what place Paulie has been missing the most since the start of the quarantine.
It was dope to finally get Paulie on the podcast. Look to hear more from him in the future. Go check out his art right now.
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Some new convo content here! We hopped on the phone to try something different.
2 homies. 3 questions each.
We got our brothers, Maasi Oak and Botsu of Dos Monos,
Each of us hit them with a specific question and then asked what place they missed going to most of all during the quarantine. Youll hear us mention that Paulie Rhyme is also joining but since we went over our intended recording time, we decided to release his portion next Tuesday. So tune-in then.
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Part 2 as our Sound Cypher session continues! Make sure to support the creator Mr. Murray a.k.a. Urban Aristocrat!!
Shout-out to Veronica and Ludacris!!!
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Yo, we've got a treat for ya'll this time. We've been talking this up for so long, it's great to finally be able to help present it.
Our guy Mr. Murray a.k.a. Urban Aristocrat has created one of the dopest games ever. A music-sharing social experience! To help alleve some of these self-iso blues, we gathered a crew together to play. If you haven't already heard about the game, make sure to check out the website and social media to be up on everything and any new developments.
The rules are simple: 1. Pick a card, 2. Play a song, 3. Pick the best
And that's what we did
Honestly, we rocked out for hours just because it's that enjoyable, so hopefully it's as fun to listen to. And, you can go and play yourself!! Part 2 drops next Tuesday!
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Hey,
Dropping off a lil' mix for all you Tanaka's out there. It's a bit (hella) delayed, but hope you enjoy the tunes. Oh yeah, and Vol. -1 is available on the Mixcloud.
Before the mix there is a little convo between Late & Mr. Murray about the state of the world and what the future looks like for events and those who participate in them. Not sure how many of those there are going to be, it may become a regular thing depending on how situations unfold. Either way, hope you can enjoy some insight from a very knowledgeable DJ, and the mix starts at about the hour mark.
Make sure to check-out the Sound Cypher, the best party music game out!!!
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Welcome back to content!
Today we have a discussion and review Westside Gunn's newest project "Pray for Paris." Our brother Tokyo Cliff of the Tokyo Speaks podcast is also back to add to the stew. The review quickly turned into a discussion about the Griselda crew in general. How the previous work colored our opinion of this album and how we might feel about their work in the future.
Are they the closest crew to reach capture a Wu-Tang level of hysteria? Are we getting bored with the formula? Have you ever had burgers on a Wednesday?
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Heres a little update on the podcast.
More content coming soon. Stay safe.
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Yo ! No dap season continues with another socially distanced non-episode!
Our typical show format is based on having face to face in-studio conversations. We've had several opportunities for phone interviews but just don't really care for them. Plus there are several really dope hip-hop based podcast whose entire approach is doing just that. So until its safer for us and our guests to do in-studio recordings, were going to continue to slightly alter our format to stay consistent with content. Episodes may be late, so please bare with us.
Today, weve got the homie and long-time friend of the show, Dj Tagg. Well have him on later to actually discuss his life long relationship with hip-hop culture through emceeing, production and deejaying. Today our forces combined to talk about one of the biggest moments in recent hip-hop history, the Rza and Dj Premier beat battle on Instagram.
We discuss our general thoughts on the delivery, reception and grandiosity of the event. Then we do a round by round scoring of the first twenty rounds and finish with some potential match-ups that we would love to see.
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Yo part two of our episode with Japanese producer/beatmaker/ artist, Pigeondust
Part two always focuses on process, musical taste and musical shares. We all share a variety of tracks and get into Pigeondusts work with emcees/ Including his work with Hairo de Rossi and a song he did with Zeroh. Lots of other miscellaneous incredible convo.
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Yall have heard us talking about Pigeondust's new album "Way Back When" for the last several weeks. You's will recall an article we wrote a couple years back talking about the dopest beatmakers in Tokyo. And yall have heard his beats as the musical bed at some point over the last 3 years.
Pigeondust is a producer, dj and beatmaker in Tokyo. His new album was just release on Cold Busted and we got him in studio to do the Mega Late Show thing.
we get thoughts on beat music, making other genres, getting into music as a child, working with experimental underground hiphop artists K-the-i and Zeroh, putting music out with Cold Busted and a bunch of other jam.
Check out his new album on spotify, bandcamp and all the places. Like Share Subscribe/ Tag folks
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Yo! part two of the phone convos.
This week were joined by the homie and host of the Tokyo Speaks podcast(FKA the Raw Urban Mobile Podcast)Tokyo Cliff. We linked up over Line to do some album reviews.
This week were reviewing Jessie Reyes debut album as well as Stove God Cook$ featuring Roc Marciano. We were surprised to find out that Jessie Reyes album wasnt a hiphop album so we didnt spend much time on it. We take a deep dive into Stove God and came out with some pretty favorable thoughts on it.
Check it out.
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No dap season continues~!
Coren Rebel is back!
We decided to cancel our studio recording due to the suggested self distancing by Gov Koike. So we got on the phone to keep the content coming.
We discuss the coronavirus for a few, the new Jay Electronica album, anime, comics and whatever. Next week weve got some album reviews featuring Tokyo Cliff of the Tokyo Speaks Podcast.
Were reviewing Jessie Reyes and the Stove God Cook$ debut albums.
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yo part two of our episode with artists/ illustrators, Jae "Ryongko" and Eric Diotte. Also featuring, as guest host, Keen Wakeen.
We spend most of our time here talking about other media that were enjoying. Netflix shows, childhood cartoons, movies from last year, a new Batman movie, the Belly Soundtrack and De La Soul, trying to understand Japanese rap lyrics and more. We also play a round of the Sound Cypher.
Check out part one to hear Eric, Jae, and Keens thoughts on being artists in Tokyo.
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Jae aka Ryongko and Eric Diotte are both expat artists living in Tokyo. Jae is from Korea and has been here for about 8 years and Eric is from Canada and at the time of the recording had been here for about 8 weeks.
Both of them are artists/illustrators and decided to come to Tokyo to further advance their careers
We also had the 3d God Keen Wakeen on as co-host today. With the three of these guys we take a dive deep into being a working artists, living in Tokyo, the art industry and inspiration.
We recorded this a few weeks back but
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I aint edit a damn thing on this episode!! So pardon the rawness!
Part two of the Ninjaman Game crew, Scott Popular and Rekcahdam! featuring co-host, The Urban Aristocrat!
We share a gang of music and talk about what were enjoying. This was recorded a few weeks back so you'll notice that The Jay Electronica album release was met with some skepticism but that actually did drop! We also get into a couple rounds of the Sound Cypher.
Pay attention, youre in your own way! Like, share and subscribe!
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105!
Today we got the homies Scott Popular and Rekcahdam of Ninjaman Game. The podcast haS been beatmaker/ producer heavy for the last few weeks, so we thought we'd change it up and bring in the folks and focus on their NINJAMAN GAME. The game is still in development and wont be out for a while but we got a change to play it and found out how they got started.
You'll remember Scott Popular from the Goon Maneuvers episode (MLS #023) way back in the day. Go check that out. Rekcahdam is a game programmer/developer, musician and producer. And our guest host for the evening, The Urban Aristocrat! Hes Dj/ Entrepreneur that created the Sound Cypher game that weve been running for the last several episodes. Go check out our episode with him that came out last year. "Black Rebranded" episode (MLS#069)
Yes yes yes Part two out next week with hella music shares and a round of the Sound Cypher.
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Back again with DJ Illegal of the incredible Snowgoons crew.
Part two of our episodes with music artists focus on discussing their process, musical interest and sharing music. Here we share and discuss some dope tracks from Boldy James, Skyzoo and Pete Rock, Planet Asia and Dj Illegal puts us on to Germany emcees Haze and Morlock Dilemma. We also play around of the Sound Cypher.
Go back and listen to Part 1 with DJ Illegal if you havent already. Go support the Snowgoons, Omen-44 and independent art!
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Peace! This week we got the incredible Dj Illegal of the SNOWGOONS. Hailing from Germany, along with his goon cohorts, (Sick Nature, Det Gunner, and JS Kuster) they've managed to make a huge name for themselves around the world. They are perhaps the most successful foreign import to ever make boombap hiphop. And theyve worked with damn near everyone. From the late great Sean Price to new greats like Conway the Machine. The Snowgoons have a huge catalog of albums that include collaborative releases with MOP, Onyx and the LordS of the Underground as well as their highly acclaimed group projects like German Lugers and Goon Bap.
Its really fuckin wild.
The god, Omen44, who youll remember from our Skyzoo, El Da Sensei and Mike Soops episodes, brought Dj Illegal to the pod and joins in as a guest host.
In part one, we talk about the success of the Snowgoons throughout American hiphop culture. Dj Illegals early exposure to hip-hop from an American military base in his German hometown. Going from seeing his musical favorites on television to rocking crowds of 50,000 people with them. We talk about the hip-hop community in Germany and its racial diversity. What is "real hiphop" and authenticity. Also his new found love of video content and upcoming 48 hour live stream project.
Stay tuned for part two where we get into a more in-depth into his music, creative process, our musical shares and more.
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Part two of our conversation with Marcus D featuring co-host Submerse! Part two of our podcast always focuses more specifically on our musical tastes, influences, and process. Here we discuss both Marcus D's and Submerse newest albums. Recording equipment, performing in Tokyo, "peak" Royce, and video game music. We also share several tracks. Some music from Marcus D including a song that featuring Royce the 5'9. A new song from Marcus D's Times Remembered album and one that Submerse just released. Submerse shares a song from a video game, Mega shares Quelle Chris and Marcus shares one of his favorite Kendrick joints. We finish up the episode with a round of the Sound Cypher. Thanks for listening. Like share subscribe and support independent artists. marcusd.net @marcusD @submerse submerse.bandcamp.com @megalateshow
Yo!!! More special for you.
The incredible Marcus D!!
Marcus D was born and raised in Seattle Washington. Hes been putting out music since he was 16 and despite being mighty young, hes already had a prolific career in music. Hes often compared and seen as a spiritual successor of Nujabes but hes far more than that and has created his own incredible sound and legacy. Hes one of the most popular and talented producers out.
After a lengthy convo about the Corona Virus and how its effecting our lives in Tokyo, we get into the legacy of Nujabes 10 years after his passing, the increasing popularity, gentrification & stagnation of the "lo-fi beats" landscape, breaking the rules, Marcus' career and moving to Tokyo, video game music, and a lot in-between. We get more in-depth into his new projects Times Remembered and Sector V on part two. Which is where we share some music were feeling, including a track Marcus produced early into his career with Royce the 5'9 and Crooked I.
Also the homie, friend of the show and super talented producer/beatmaker, Submerse, is in the co-host seat. Shout out to him!
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Back with part two of our Jansport J and Slim Jeff episode.
This part of the podcast we talk mostly about music. Early influences, our musical favorites, equipment, the greatness of Jay-Z and Quelle Chris. We also have a few musical shares from Quelle Chris, Boldy James, Rap Ferreira fka Milo, and some heat from Jansport J and Slim Jeff. We finish up the episode with a round of the Sound Cypher.
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102!!
We are hella West Coastin today!
Not only do we have the ridiculously dope and incredible, Jansport J, but we've also got emcee/manager-extraordinaire, Slim Jeff.
If you don't know Jansport J you're falling off. He's one of the best and most interesting producers out. Whether he's creating solo instrumental albums or collaborating with emcees, his sound immediately stands out in the seemingly endless sea of sample based producers.
As a huge fan of his work, it was dope to sit down and talk to J and slim about their experiences visiting Japan for the first time, navigating the music industry as a sample based artist, lo-fi and soul music, the Tokyo beat community, and much more.
The second half of the podcast drops on Tuesday. We go much more in depth about their music, their creative process, and taste in music. So tune in for that too.
And to top this shit off, we got the wonderfully talented producer, illustrator and homie, Foniks, as guest host.
Shout out to J, Slim, and Foniks. Make sure you go buy their art. And more importantly tell someone about it.
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Yo part two of our Ohga episode!
This side we talk about music. Specifically Ohga''s music and how he got started. Him winning a stack of money as high as Mt Fuji, working with other Japanese artists such as Kojoe. We share some music, discuss Hip-hop hand orientation, if Del the Funky Homosapien was a top 5 west coast emcee in the 90s, Mega shares some old Micranots shit, we discuss what we were listening to in that era and Busta's buff ass voice.
We share a few tracks as well. A few from Ohga's back catalog, a couple from Flat Stanley's new project, "If Not Now, When?" and also a track from the new Gangstarr album.
You know the vibes.
Were gonna be collaborating with Shux and Ohga on some new Tokyo Hiphop community video content. So pay attention to that. Like subscribe and share.
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Japanese emcee, Ohga, has had a long and amazing career. He first found hip-hop culture while growing up in New York but right around adulthood he would return back to his parents home country of Japan. In both places hes felt somewhat outside of each culture but it also provided him with a unique outlook on both.
We talk a lot about his personal life experiences in both the states and here, writing raps in Japanese and English, how the languages differ grammatically and how poetic devices in English differ from Japanese. We talk about his early love of Biggie and a bunch of other stuff.
The big homie, Shux Wun of Music & Strength, also joins in as guest co-host. He and Ohga have been friends and working together for several years. Check this episode out and make sure you tune in to part 2. Drops on Tuesday. On that we listen to some of Ohgas music and much more.
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Yo Part two of our 100th episode celebration!
Weve got the whole family back together/// Steze, D Dahlinger, Keen, and Marvell.
Its off format and we basically just discuss anything that comes to mind. Japanese pronunciation and Japanese voice actors dubbing American movies, things to leave behind in the last decade, homunculi, The NFL, Tha god Nick Cage, Sigourney Weavers ass in Galaxy Quest, Stezes recipes, Chicken n Waffles, and how Mega has never ate pie and never heard of the Pharcyde.
Thanks for tuning in. Were off for another couple of weeks again while we figure out the future of the podcast.
Thanks for tuning in!
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Yo!
Finally! Celebrating 3 years of podcasting, music mixes and conversations, were back with episode 100!!! This time we brought the whole crew out; D Dahlinger, Keen, Marvel and Steeze!
Its been a while since we were all in the same place at the same time, so we caught up about what we did over the holiday. Wrestle Kingdom, Vell and Lates epic night of jenga and alcohol, dieting, eminems new album, and what we expect hiphop to sound like in the 2020s.
Well have part two out next tuesday. And more consistent MLS content soon. Were still figuring out some new scheduling issues.
Thank you to all of our listeners! We really appreciate you! Like, share, subscribe.
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We're still working on episode 100 but in the meantime here's an interview from last March. We caught up with Stlndrms, MicxSic and James Lewis of the ATL-based Controllerise Collective.
After their performance at En-Sof Tokyo we took a couple minutes to conversate before the last train. Everyone was rushing to get out so the recording was only about 10 minutes.
Initially we planned on doing a whole episode based on the interview but we got hella busy with other in-studio guests.
Still, these cats were really dope and they're putting out some incredible music. They're also doing some really dope things out in Atlanta. Tune in.
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Yo welcome back to another installment of our somewhat unnamed, reoccurring project were we discuss and rank the most interesting projects of the decade. As we finish the decade we thought to retire this show segment but when we got to the end of the episode we decided that we may have to bring this back next year.
This episode we added a bunch of albums to the list and quite a few of them stepped into the top 10.
Heres a few that we added but check out the episode and list to see the full breakdown.
Killer Mike - RAP Music Saba - Care for Me Run the Jewels 2 Rapsody - Eve Kanye - Yeezus Loyle Carner - Yesterdays Gone Isiaiah Rashad - Civila Demo Prhyme 1 Watch The Throne Kanye - TLOP Quelle Chris - Being You is Great... Tierra Whack - Whack World Chance the Rapper - Acid Rap Common - Black America Again Nipsey Hussel - Victory Lap Skyzoo - In Celebration of Us
- Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp A Butterfly {2015}
- Rapsody - Eve {2019}
- Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d. city {2012}
- A Tribe Called Quest - We got it from Here... Thank You 4 Your service {2016}
- Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy {2010}
- Skyzoo - In Celebration Of Us {2017}
- Nipsey Hussle - Victory Rap {2018}
- Tyler, The Creator - Flower Boy {2017}
- Run The Jewels - RTJ2 {2014}
- Isaiah Rashad - Cilvia Demo {2012}
- Rapsody - Laila's Wisdom {2017}
- Saba - CARE FOR ME {2018}
- Elzhi - Elmatic {2011}
- Roc Marciano - Rosebudd's Revenge {2017}
- Kendrick Lamar - DAMN. {2017}
- Killer Mike - R.A.P. Music (2012}
- Freddie Gibbs - Baby Face Killa {2012}
- Aesop Rock - Skelethon {2012}
- Lupe Fiasco - Tetsuo & Youth {2015}
- Joey Bada$$ - ALL-AMERICAN BADA$$ {2017}
- RSXGLD - RSXGLD {2017}
- Common - Black America, Again {2016}
- Loyle Carner - Yesterday's Gone {2017}
- Kanye West - The Life Of Pablo {2017}
- The Throne - Watch The Throne {2012}
- Kanye West - Yeezus {2013}
- Nickelus F. - Vices {2013}
- Drake - Take Care {2011}
- PRhyme - PRyhme (Deluxe) {2015}
- Curren$y - The Drive In Theatre {2013}
- The Game - Documentary 2 & 2.5 {2015}
- Tierra Whack - Whack World {2018}
- Quelle Chris - Being You Is Great, I Wish I Could Be You More Often {2017}
- Drake - If You're Reading This It's Too Late {2015}
- Pharoahe Monch - W.A.R. {2011}
- Ab-Soul - Control System {2012}
- Wiz Khalifa - Kush & Orange Juice {2010}
- Ivan Ave - Every Eye {2017}
- Earl - Doris {2015}
- Lil Ugly Mane - Mista Thug Isolation {2012}
- Chance The Rapper - Acid Rap {2013}
- Eminem - Kamikaze {2018}
- The Doppelgangaz - Lone Sharks {2013}
- Ghostface Killah - Adrian Younge Presents: 12 Reasons To Die {2012}
- JAY Z - Magna Carta...Holy Grail {2013}
- A$AP Rocky - LONG.LIVE.A$AP {2012}
- ForteBowie - Vice Haus 2 {2016)
- J. Cole - Friday Night Lights {2010}
- Childish Gambino - R O Y A L T Y {2012} 50 The Roots - How I Got Over {2010}
- Bobby Sessions - Rvltn pt. 1 (The Divided States Of AmeriKKKa) & pt. 2 (The Art of Resistance) {2018}
- Laws - 4:57 {2010}
- The Underachievers - Indigoism {2013}
- Syre - Syre {2018}
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Yo!! !!!
It's already the end of the year!! luckily, Mega Late Show is here to help you contextualize and put 2019 into a frame of reference that is understandable. For this episode, we decided upon six categories to highlight some of our favorite tracks of the year:
Favorite Verse Favorite Beat Favorite Track from your Favorite Album Song Of The Summer Favorite New Artist & WildCard
Of course, since we have a podcast and like to chatt, we go a bit overboard, and this episode is loaded with a lot of tracks and music and just general talk about things we like so have your Shazam ready!!
It's the end of 2019 and god bless all of the Tanaka's!!!!
Part two of our conversation with Kojoe. We get into his taste some more, discussing Nas and 2pac. He talks about coming back to Japan after well over a decade in the states. We also go back and discuss Kojoe's collaboration with Olive Oil, HH, and he first album he made when he returned to Japan, 51st State.
Kojoe shares some music of his new beat tape projects. And tells us about his new beat tape campaign that he'll be doing for the next 10 months. So far he's released Joe's Chicken N Waffles and Joe's Housing Project. The next project in January will be Joe's Strip.
All the projects will culminate in a pop-up shop featuring all the art and albums. Well keep you posted.
We also have some other musical shares. Late shares a new Mega Ran track and we discuss his collab Dewey Decible System with MC Lars being considered for a Grammy nomination (Mega made a mistake and said it was already nominated for a Grammy but it was actually just on the short list for consideration.) We talk about Black Thought killing the Hot 97 Freestyle. Canibus vs Dizaster. Shad AD shares Rexx Life Raj and Mega shares something from the new Alchemist and Action Bronson album. Also we talk about LONG ASS BACKS and Snows "Informer."
And of course THE UNCHANGING.
Shout out to Shad AD for helping to host this one!
So tune in, subscribe, like and share.
Musics:
Mega Ran - Super Friends featuring Skyblew & Mickey Factz
Rexx Life Raj - Level Up
Kojoe - Hot Sauce
Kojoe - fiXX & HH
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Episode 9-9 for the 2-0-1-9!
Yooo today... we've got one of the most talented, well-known and successful emcees in Japan! The legendary, Kojoe!
Kojoe grew up in Niigata, Japan. As a youth, he was a highly accomplished winter sports athlete that was likely on his way to the Olympics. That talent took him to the US for training. But when he got there, he eventually found himself in Hollis, Queens. Where he would spend the better part of two decades refining his art along side some of the most notable hip-hop artists ever.
We talk to him about all that plus take a deep dive into his thoughts on hip-hop culture in japan, the differences between new york hiphop and tokyos, the importance of japanese fans/artists educating themselves about black culture, being the only japanese person in his social circle in New York, authentic tough guys in japan, and a gang of other topics. All that and we still get into his incredible amount of music released over the last 20 years. From his Rawkus Records release to his two newest projects, JOES CHICKEN N WAFFLES and KOJOES HOUSING PROJECT, and upcoming projects.
Of course we get more into his music in the second half of the episode which drops next Tuesday.
Kojoes experience in hiphop is wholly unique and his insight into japans hiphop scene is tremendously interesting.
Also shout out to Shad AD for holding down the 3rd mic.
Thanks to all of our listeners. please like, subscribe, share and contact us.
Check out Kojoes music on Spotify, Youtube, and all the other places.
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For part II we get a few more anecdotes from our guest, lyricist Chris Mosdell, including his story of a song he wrote being recorded by Michael Jackson!! There's some music shares and the Unchanging to help us round out the rest of the convo and get more insight into the wonderful mind of one of the most creative guests we've had the blessing of featuring!
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Chris Mosdell is an acclaimed, award-winning multi-hyphenate who is well-known for his poetry, visual art, music, along with his contributions to acts such as Yellow Music Orchestra and Sheena & The Rokkets. His lyrics have been used by everyone from Boy George to Eric Clapton and can be heard everywhere from Gundam soundtracks to Michael Jackson's Thriller. Chris came to Japan almost 40 years ago and is now on the Mega Late Show, another highlight to add to his illustrious career.
We talk about all the usual plus a whole lot more from his early influences, methodology, first encounters with collaborators, and favorite place to write. It's McDonald's. Really.
Part B comes out on Tuesday!
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Part two of our conversation with producer, engineer, beatmaker, and native new yorker, Odd Circuit!
Part two always features our musical shares and the a few of our unchanging questions. This week we jump into a few tracks from Odd Circuit, some newish Griselda and a track from a local japanese beatmaker.
Follow the link to check out check out Odd Circuits music. Like, share, and subscribe to the Mega Late Show.
Green dollar assassin featuring - Rkemishi Nakano ni Rasta
Westside Gunn - Connie's Son
Odd Circuit - Final Call
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Yoooo! Episode 97!! This week were joined by the homie, Odd Circuit.
He's is a producer, engineer, and dj that grew up in New York during the golden era of hip-hop in the 80s and 90s. He started off breaking and by age 13 he had copped his first pair of turntables.
We discuss his career, making multiple genres of music, renaming yourself, moving to Japan, navigating Tokyo and making music while being legally blind, a bunch of other shit and we also live react to a song off the new Gang Starr album.
Check out part two next Tuesday for all our musical shares. Check out TheOddCircuit.com. Do several other things. like link share subscribe.
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Some bonus content from our recording with @bridge-hiphop!! MC Boodah, Nobu, and Killa Verse go off over a Happy Dayz Beats production! Hip-hop shit, extra shit talk provided by MegaLate,
The Bridge ain't ova! Part two of our very special episode with the very special crew. We talk some more history, share a lot of music, and get some of the Unchanging answered! Enjoy&enjoy and look out for something a lil special...next time...,
Music Shares:
Various Happy Dayz Beats Nobiwan - El Dorado The Bridge - Cruise Killa Verse - Untitled Track
LINKS:
instagram.com/itsthebridge www.facebook.com/itsthebridge @bridge-hiphop
https://soundcloud.com/user-497086219
instagram.com/boodah___bridge instagram.com/nobu_bridge instagram.com/killa_verse_aka_supreme instagram.com/happydayzbeats instagram.com/jroc23_
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It's The Bridge! One of our favorite crews and just people's in general had time to come by the Mega Reactor Buddha Spine to make an appearance!! After a lot of talk on the podcast, they're finally here: MC Boodah, Nobu, Killa Verse, DJ H:D, and Justice! We had a lot of ground to cover so we got into everyone's backgrounds, the formation of The Bridge, their thoughts on Japan, and a whole bunch of random ish!! Towards the end of the episdoe Killa Verse a.k.a. Supreme shared some of his latest beat tape project, Yo Jahmal Is Dead! It's a hella full episode, and there's even more coming on Tuesday!!
Music Shares:
Yo Jahmal is Dead! - A Pinch of Evil
LINKS:
instagram.com/itsthebridge https://www.facebook.com/itsthebridge https://soundcloud.com/bridge-hiphop
instagram.com/boodah___bridge instagram.com/nobu_bridge instagram.com/killa_verse_aka_supreme instagram.com/happydayzbeats instagram.com/jroc23_
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Part two of our conversation with LA based Beatmaker/ Producer Flat Stanley.
This episode we continue discussing Flat Stanleys music. He shares unreleased/ unmastered collaborations with Sandu Gold and Al Divino. Just Yuka shares some really dope new music that she recently prepared music videos for. We also take a dive into some of our favorite current rappers.
Check out the end of the episode to hear the uninterupted songs. Subscribe to flat Stanley. Subscribe to us. Share and rate us on itunes.
Featured tracks: Soul.Dope. 95 - Good vs Evil D Dahlinger - Multiple tracks Flat Stanley - Multiple tracks FKD Toshiki Hayashi / Sato Moka / Yamada Daisuke
Episode 95! More indelible dope for you folks. This week we've got the incredible producer slash sampler repair man extraordinaire, Flat Stanley.
He's a member of the LA-based artistic powerhouse, Condina Records collective.
We first met Flat Stanley last year during one of his numerous trips to Tokyo. Later we would see him featured on Bandcamps "best beat music" list and collaborating with a gang of dope artists.
He joined us with Just Yuka to talk about his beginnings in beat production. How he slowly became known throughout the Los Angeles beat scene as repairman for broken samplers. His thoughts on the Tokyo beat scene as compared to Los Angeles. Several of his favorite new artists. And he even shared some unmixed/unreleased collaborations with Sadhu Gold and Al Divino. Exclusiveish.
Part two drops tuesday is gonna have hella musical shares and more hiphop, tokyo and dope culture convo.
Thanks Flat Stanley! Thanks Just Yuka!
Check this joint out. Listen to Flat Stanley. Hit us up. Rate us on iTunes. Share. Subscribe. Approach your life in a generally violent way.
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Back with part 2 of our convo with Alex Camp along with Afrodyty! For this half we start off discussing the recently released "Jesus Is King" from Kanye West. After which, we get into our musical shares and have some more finale convo before C-Dawg vamps off back to England.
Musical Shares Louis Cole - When You're Ugly Afrodyty - Unreleased Song
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Got some returning fam for this week's ep!
Our guy Alex "C-Dogg" Camp was leaving Japan in a final kind of way so we had to have him back on before he dipped out! You can catch his first appearance on the pod waaaaay back on MLS026 in early 2018. Since then, he's help grown the comedy scene here, and had a few other changes in his life. We get into all of that and the other nitty-gritty with our first co-host, Afrodyty!
Stay tuned for the 2nd half of this convo that will drop on Tuesday!
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Yo part two of our interview with Dos Monos. Meiso still on the guest host mic. It's largely the music share portion of the podcast with a bunch of questions mixed in. Lots of dope tracks. Check the end of the podcast for the songs without us speaking. We alsl get the original of Dos Monos names. The inspiration for the album cover. New music from Meiso and more.
Check out the first podcast to hear the upcoming shows around tokyo and tune in Friday for another podcast.
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Music shares: Captain Beefheart - Ella Guru Lil Ugly Mane - Opposite lanes Audopilots - Total Else Riverside Session, 田中光, 1010, Bugseed & Meiso - Kiwi Jam 54-71 beyo-nd. Panda Bear - Boys Latin
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This is how we chill from episode 93 til...
Dos Monos are Botsu, Zo Zhit, and Taitan Man. Theyre a Tokyo based hip-hop trio making some of the most interesting music today. Often described as experimental, avant garde, and deconstructionist, their debut album, Dos City, is one of 2019s best projects. It dropped earlier this year on Deathbomb Arc, alongside releases from Death Grips, Clipping, and Jpeg Mafia. @Dos-Monos are gaining a huge foreign following, which is typically very difficult for Japanese rap artists. What's even more wild is that Dos City is the first music they ever made. The first track they made together is on the project.
The legendary Meiso, joins us as cohost and we find to find out their origin story, where the inspiration comes from, their musical tastes, their approach to making music, translating the lyrics into English, and a bunch of other suchness. They also share a new unreleased track that should be dropping sometime later this year.
Shout out to Dos Monos! Shout out to Meiso!
Check out part two that drops next Tuesday with all the other music shares, including a new joint from Meiso and Bugseed.
MUSIC SHARES:
DCPRG- uncommon unremix feat Simi Lab Unreleased Dos Monos
Links: https://twitter.com/dosmonostres @zozhit @tai_tan @botsu_ngs @deathbombarc meditativerec.com https://meditative.bandcamp.com/track/kiwi-jam @megalateshow everything
Yo!! On a real time travel tip, this episode with guest, Dot Decor, was maybe recorded 3 Terminator/Gundam generations ago, but is being released now due to popular demand for the people.
We get into hella Japanese culture, expat, Philippinx culture talk and Dot Decor gives a lot of insight into his art, his process, and his influences. Check it out and our guy's craft!!
This is a super Cali ep and we also geek out more than usual so hope ya'll enjoy the divergence from the deep, obscure hip-hop talk!!
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Souls of Mischief - Cab Fare DJ Hasebe - Midnight Dreamin' ft. SALU and SIRUP
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Side B/Part two of our episode with emcee/producer/artist, Emjae. He is emcee/ producer/artist hailing from New Orleans by way of several other places.
We take a bottle of Crown Royal and continue our discussion about his art and new song "Ol Dirty." We also talk about song length, black happiness, what are bops, white girl trap, James Blake being incredible, the 20 year anniversary of Mos Def's Black on Both Sides and the "backpacker."
Tune in to part 1 for our calendar of the wonderful events and shows going on in Tokyo for the next few weeks.
Music Shares:
Flo Milli - Beef Flomix AshNikko - Invitation James Blake - Retrograde Emjae - Ol Dirty Mos Def - Got
LINKS:
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@emjaeonline
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We're starting off Ogre October with a change up. From now on, we will be release episodes in two parts. The first part drops on Friday as usual and the second half will drop on Tuesday. So prepare yourself for that!
This week, we've got Emjae. He is emcee/ producer/artist hailing from New Orleans by way of several other places.
We've rocked with Emjae at shows before and seen him perform a few times here in Tokyo, so we we're glad to have him join us to talk about his art. We hear about him getting started, working with some of the greatest artists in hip-hop, his early EDM roots and living out here in Tokyo.
Check out part two for Emjae's new song "Ol Dirty" and the rest of our music shares.
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Yo! Another round of hip-hopTokyodopeness! This time we've got two heavyweights of the beatmaking scene, Lidly and Yagi. They are prolific and two of the most well-known producers of their generation.
We get into their beginnings and influences and all that. They also share their opinions on Japanese hip-hop outside of beatmaking and what they think could be done to improve the scene in Tokyo. MLS auxiliary members @DDahlinger and Keen were also in-studio to provide physical essence.
These guys are hella talented and we're hella happy to have had them on the pod. Also, it was Lidly's first time eating Skittles so the candy mouth noises you hear are something you should embrace and appreciate the opportunity that you were able to witness the moment of pure bliss and joy. @Lidly and @Yagi6919 dropped a lot of beats during the Weather Report section also so you def peep that as you will!
Weather report:
Dregs One & ILL-Sugi - Samurai ft. Cappadonna Lidly - Beige ft. Yagi 小宮 守 - Star ship (Remix) STUTS - Changes ft. JJJ
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(Mostly) New(-ish) dope delivered to you on a Tuesday or Wednesday (EST; not every week).
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Not episode 84! This episode was recorded a few weeks back and due to some wild scheduling we finally got it up
We're joined by the homie, DJ Double El. He's a good homie and friend of the show, so we ran this one a bit different. Less of an interview with Double El and more of some homies talking about anything that came up. Thoughts on DJs and tokyos dj scene, Busta's the Coming and is it classic, battle rap, and more.
Spent a good portion of the time discussing our thoughts on DJing in Tokyo and the approach people take to selection.
Expect to hear Double El more with us in the future.
Weather report:
Daichi Yamamoto - Toilet (Flat Stanley remix) G. Dep - Special Delivery Drake - Care Package
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Yoyo, welcome back to the dopest / most wokest!!
It's time for another installment of our ongoing segment, The Best Albums of the Decade This Year This Time Forevernever Amen (we still haven't thought of a real name)!!!
This time we had past guests Chocolate Cake and Maasi roll through to submit and help us assign a numerical value to art...even tho it's a downside to list-making, we got some really good convo inside! This episode's submitted albums are:
Tyler, The Creator - Flower Boy The Underachievers - Indigoism Curren$y - The Drive In Theatre Wiz Khalifa - Kush & Orange Juice
We get into some heavy analysis and also have a discussion about Chance The Rapper's album at the beginning of the ep so we're spicy from the jump! Hope all ya'll Tanaka's enjoy, and make sure to Pass It Forward and tell at least two friends about the Mega Late Show, onegaiplzandthankyou!!
Below is our list as it stands now so you can check out all of the albums and their ranks at once and a link to it so you can do so whenever you want!! Peace to the goons and the worsts!!!
===EVERY ALBUM AGAIN&AGAIN===
Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp A Butterfly {2015} Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d. city {2012} A Tribe Called Quest - We got it from Here... Thank You 4 Your service {2016} Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy {2010} Rapsody - Laila's Wisdom {2017} Elzhi - Elmatic {2011} Freddie Gibbs - Baby Face Killa {2012} Lupe Fiasco - Tetsuo & Youth {2015} Joey Bada$$ - ALL-AMERICAN BADA$$ {2017} RSXGLD - RSXGLD {2017} Nickelus F. - Vices {2013} The Game - Documentary 2 & 2.5 {2015} Drake - If You're Reading This It's Too Late {2015} Pharoahe Monch - W.A.R. {2011} Ab-Soul - Control System {2012} Ivan Ave - Every Eye {2017} Earl - Doris {2015} Lil Ugly Mane - Mista Thug Isolation {2012} The Doppelgangaz - Lone Sharks {2013} Ghostface Killah - Adrian Younge Presents: 12 Reasons To Die {2012} JAY Z - Magna Carta...Holy Grail {2013} A$AP Rocky - LONG.LIVE.A$AP {2012} ForteBowie - Vice Haus 2 {2016) J. Cole - Friday Night Lights {2010} Childish Gambino - R O Y A L T Y {2012} The Roots - How I Got Over {2010} Bobby Sessions - Rvltn pt. 1 (The Divided States Of AmeriKKKa) & pt. 2 (The Art of Resistance) {2018} Laws - 4:57 {2010} Syre - Syre {2018}
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A6a2GzeWlZYRNCdVpFvCgtM38-DNgwrIcu78dyicNW0/
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Michah "Mad Dog Jones" Dowbak is a Toronto based artist and musician. He is 1/4 of the Sideways Collective along side with Coleman Hell, La+ch, and Shan Vincent De Paul.
Coming from an artistic family, Michah has been playing music and creating art since he was a child. That upbringing has culminated in the launch of his first Tokyo exhibition, AFTERL-IFE WORLD, at the Diesel Art Gallery.
His unique style of collage, photography and color manipulation are hard to describe but go check out his Instagram immediately. And if you're in Tokyo, go to the diesel gallery. AFTERL-IFE WORLD is running until November 14th.
We caught up with him thanks to the homie, professor/ editor of the Tokyo Poetry Journal/ emcee extraordinaire, MLS member, Jordan "Eighpse" Smith. (MLS #39) It was really dope hearing about Michahs process, his upbringing, taste in music, working with his collective and just talking ishness.
WEATHER REPORT: Shan Vincent de Pual - Mrithangam Raps Coleman Hell - Two Heads La+ch - nights B Free - No Stopping
Links: @ Mad.Dog.Jones insta/ twitter @JordanGiraffe insta https://www.topojo.com/
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Another stupendous episode with another incredible guest!
This week we got Geno into the studio to talk about all of the work he's put into this hip-hop ish!! A Cali-native, he's been rocking long enough to be a part of some legendary scenes and represents his groups, Gray Medium and Mellow Tonin'. We talk a lot of history plus get into the craft of emceeing, and Geno gives us some lessons on having a nice pen game.
This is a dope episode that features a dope emcee that takes his lyrics seriously so enjoy this insight into the mind of a wordsmith! We also introduce a new segment feeling out what percentile an emcee would rank in the top 100. So, y'know carpe diem
Mega: Jidenna - Worth the Weight ft. Seun Kuti Late: KANDYTOWN - Prove Geno: Mellow Tonin' - Shuffle
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"2 dudes, booze, Japan and the news!"
GOT FADED JAPAN is comedy news podcast and one of (if not theeee) longest running podcasts coming out of Japan. With nearly 500 episodes, the show has evolved and changed a lot over the course of 10 years but currently Johnny, Sean, and Tom meet up weekly to get drunk and discuss Japanese news. These guys are wildly hilarious and have had on a impressive number of notable guests including Bob Sapp, Tom Green, Bert Kreischer, and Fat Mike of NOFX. Theyve also had on a few homies such as Cal Combs and Shad AD.
For this episode we linked up with the Got Faded guys to create the greatest swapcast in the history of Tokyo podcasts. We do about 30 minutes getting to know each other, 30 minutes of Got Faded Japan style discussion of some of Japans most salacious news and 30 minutes of Mega Late Show style random questions.
Theres talk of homemade facial cream, kryptonite balls, wholesome Family Mart porn mags, Bob Sapp being powered by little Japanese women and even dodecahedron testicular implants. The homies, Steze and Shad AD, also jumped in on this one as well.
We'll definitely have the Got Faded guys back for an actual episode including musical shares and all that, sometime in the near future. In the meantime, check this out, go find their podcast and subscribe immediately.
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This time we have hyper-talented artist/musician/producer S.C.O.O.P. to give us some insight on his works and craft. Hailing from London, he's spent the past couple years in Japan performing and creating. We get into a lot of his background, which is deep (my mans plays 5 instruments), and talk a lot about the creative scene in England.
S.C.O.O.P. has been a part of past guest MC Boodah's Beat The Best and will be participating in the end-of-the-year event for the top competitors. Make sure to peep our calendar for updates on when that and S.C.O.O.P.'s other live performances are happening!!
Shoutout to Afronaut Zu!
+++Weather Reports+++
Late: TENDRE - Them Changes
S.C.O.O.P.: S.C.O.O.P. - SAMO TINYMAN - The Mountains
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Elle Shimada and Abbey Howlett are multi-hyphenate musicians, producers, curators, longtime collaborators and much more. They both come from tremendously interesting backgrounds and found each other within Melbourne's flourishing music community. We caught up to both of them during their Japan tour thanks to the homie, Aaron Choulai.
Together, Abbey and Elle, are third of the Elle Shimada Collective, a 6-piece band. Outside of that they both have separate projects and are also working on a new collaborative project. In this recording we hear an early version of a track they're working on and share some music already available online. We also get into a lot of other discussions such as Melbournes music scene and operating as women in that community, Australian artists emerging within the the global music space, defining music with genre titles, our favorite Bjork albums, why Aaron Choulai is so awesome, and weird music that's cool.
Elle Shimada and Abbey Howlett are incredible. Check them out on Instagram and give them all the likes.
instagram.com/elleshimada instagram.com/abbey_howlett ropeadope.com
Abram "Ramen Beast" Plaut is one of the world's foremost ramen connoisseurs and has been crushing bowls in Tokyo for over 15 years. He's a restaurant owner and also a developer of the Ramen Beast iOS app.
This is undoubtedly the greatest ramen based hip-hop podcast episode in the history of the world.
We get the Ramen Beast origin story, figure out all the world's problems, and still have time to discuss our favorite Wu-Tang albums.
Shout out to EL EL Jay Cool for coming through the last 20 minutes. Check him out on episode 84.
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We're back with part 2 of our episode with guest Neil Armstrong. We recorded so much content with Neil that we had to cut out some just to get it down to 3 hours. Luckily, we had enough to make a whole other episode almost entirely about his time with Jay-Z. We get into how Neil got the opportunity, some tour life stories, what are some things Jay does that no one knows about, and other tidbits from this time in his life. Thanks to Neil for all the time he gave us and the amount of gems dropped!
You can find out more about Neil and his own career on the part 1 of this episode. Make sure to get all of this info!!
Kaigen and Meiso are hip-hop artists and long time collaborators. They released their first project nealy 10 years ago and have been working together every since. Kaigen is a Tokyo based emcee/producer and all around creative artist. Meiso is a Hawaii/Tokyo based MC and label owner.
Together they have worked/ toured with a huge number of underground hip-hop artists, well as some of the most notable Japanese artists such as DJ Krush and Shing02.
As long time participants in Japan's hip-hop community, they joined us to give their perspectives on the music scene, Japanese battle rap, they talk about their careers, hip-hop in Hawaii, experimental acts, running a label and Kaigens new project, TRUTH ADDICT.
TRUTH ADDICT is out now on Meiso's label, Meditative Records. The album is produced entirely by Kaigen and features Blu, Self Jupiter, Chali 2na and Akil of J5, Fatlip and Kool Kieth. Go listen.
Weather Reports:
Kaigen21Meiso feat Ceschi : Original Gaian
Truth Addict tracks: Still Keep It Underground feat Fatlip and Meiso Jurassic 2 feat Chali 2na & Akil
Links:
meditativerec.com https://kaigen.bandcamp.com/album/truth-addict
A-yo! This episode we've got something special. A pair of illustrious guests from the world of graffiti. Yesca and Remix have decades worth of experience between, and have been getting busy all worldwide having ended up in Asia. Often considered the red-headed stepchild of hip-hop, this element is often overlooked when the culture is considered, but we make sure to take the time to highlight its importance along with the history and contributions of our guests.
Of course, with the unfortunate legality difficulties around graf, its always risky to discuss so openly and shine light on the activities of the participants, so we're expecting all our listeners to #StopStichinStopLyin and just enjoy this premo content. Lots of gems in here. Do your googles,
Links: @yescanada_ (Insta) @megalateshow
Yo this episode we caught up with the new homie, Emcee/ recording artist, MNSR Frites.
Frites is from the UK and is somewhat new to Tokyo only having been here for a little over a year. Already hes rocked shows with Beat the Best and is working with local artists. We talk about his influences and introduction to hip-hop while growing up in the UK. How he started rapping, his solo work and his time in the bands Granville Sessions and Moose Funk Squad. We talk about some older UK artists, a bunch of new albums including Benny, The new Madlib Freddie Gibbs, Revenge of the Dreamers 3 and double plus extra other shit/ per usual.
Dahlinger almost stopped by to kick after several months MIA from the show.
Definitely check out MNSR Frites music on bandcamp and spotify. Also keep an ear wide for his new work.
Weather Report:
MNSR Frites : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66gkyaAmjgg
Links: https://mnsrfrites.bandcamp.com/ @MNSRfrites @megalateshow
Back again with some off-format content! Got another kaiwa joint with our guest, Omar Burgess. Omar is a former journalist for various hip-hop outlets and has been active within the culture for many years. We talk a little bit about his past ventures and experiences with some major figures in the community.
Also, we have another installment of our Best...Albums...Decade...Ever...list!! We officially add three more albums, and unofficially christen #1 which we think will probably stick until the list is completed. Our guy Shux Wun sat in with us to help us with this great debate! Thanks for listening and enjoy!!
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===EVERY ALBUM EVER BEST OF THE DECADE FINALLY===
Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp A Butterfly {2015} Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d. city {2012} A Tribe Called Quest - We got it from Here... Thank You 4 Your service {2016} Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy {2010} Rapsody - Laila's Wisdom {2017} Elzhi - Elmatic {2011} Freddie Gibbs - Baby Face Killa {2012} Lupe Fiasco - Tetsuo & Youth {2015} Joey Bada$$ - ALL-AMERICAN BADA$$ {2017} RSXGLD - RSXGLD {2017} Nickelus F. - Vices {2013} The Game - Documentary 2 & 2.5 {2015} Drake - If You're Reading This It's Too Late {2015} Pharoahe Monch - W.A.R. {2011} Ab-Soul - Control System {2012} Ivan Ave - Every Eye {2017} Earl - Doris {2015} Lil Ugly Mane - Mista Thug Isolation {2012} The Doppelgangaz - Lone Sharks {2013} Ghostface Killah - Adrian Younge Presents: 12 Reasons To Die {2012} JAY Z - Magna Carta...Holy Grail {2013} A$AP Rocky - LONG.LIVE.A$AP {2012} ForteBowie - Vice Haus 2 {2016) J. Cole - Friday Night Lights {2010} Childish Gambino - R O Y A L T Y {2012} The Roots - How I Got Over {2010} Bobby Sessions - Rvltn pt. 1 (The Divided States Of AmeriKKKa) & pt. 2 (The Art of Resistance) {2018} Laws - 4:57 {2010} Syre - Syre {2018}
Super long episode this week!
Neil Armstrong is a dj and member of the renowned 5th Platoon turntablism crew. He is also a producer, a global ambassador for Adidas, an event organizer, a former tour DJ for Jay-Z, and most recently a newish resident of Tokyo.
We caught up with Neil to talk about growing up in NY, getting his name from Fat Beats, being taught the art of turntablism by Mista Sinista and Total Eclipse of the X-men, battling in the highly competitive turntablist scene of the 90s and early 00's, touring with Jay-Z, his Filipino roots and his thoughts on the current state of turntablism.
This episode is very long. We actually recorded about 5 hours with Neil and decided to cut out the finer details of his time spent touring with Jay. well release that sometime soon.
Follow Neil on everything and check out his music everywhere.
STILL,
MLS with guest OYG (a.k.a. Old Young Guy) of the Down North Camp. He's an emcee with roots in Japan and L.A. and a history that stretches back to do improvised freestyle sessions in karaoke booths. We get into some deep Tokyo hip-hop history, living with past guest Budamunk, and how connected the hip-hop community is throughout the world. The homie Shux Wun came through again for the back-to-back to hold down the guest host duties. OYG is one of the most interesting people we've had in the studio so we have lengthy, in-depth convo; ENJOY and support your local artists,
and MLS!!!
Links: instagram.com/oldyoungguy
@Megalateshow EVERYTHING
Imani and Maasi Oak!
Blerds in the building! Today we got Imani and Maasi Oak! Imani is a singer/songwriter/ artist that also rocks with Bae Tokyo. Maasi Oak is an emcee and also one of Lates old friends from college back stateside. Both of them are super blerds and very much into Pokemon. They've collaborated to create a really dope track about being unapologetic Pokemon fans and the type of swagger that comes with that energy.
Imani had to duck out before we could record a whole episode but definitely check out the RAW URBAN MOBILE PODCAST for more of her personal story. Maasi stuck around and we went off on long tangents about Godzilla, zombies, comics, Pokemon Go, the difference between a geek or nerd, and a bunch of other shit.
Also MLS member SHUX WUN came through to be confused about Pokemon names with Mega.
Late dates people.
Links: http://www.goontrax.jp/ INYAMELLOW https://www.imanijmedia.com/ https://soundcloud.com/imanijmedia/pokemon-swag https://bandcamp.com/timthavillain http://www.goontrax.jp/ INYAMELLOW @Megalateshow EVERYTHING
Back with another one! This time we have two Japanese artists, Asuka and Nami, along with our brother slash former guest Shad AD. Asuka and Nami tell us about their music, how they linked up with Shad, and why they've decided to make music in English. Singing, rapping, and playing piano! We have a very dope convo about the power of music and how it can break cultural and language barriers, unlike Late! Make sure to check out the Weather Forecast at the end of the episode so you can hear where you can catch their next live performance!
Weather Report:
Asuka - Brasstracks - Everything I Got ft. Anthony Flammia
Nami - Sam Henshaw - Church ft. EARTHGANG
Late - Heartsdales - Helpless Game ft. Verbal and Mika Nakashima
Links: Asuka insta @ask2ksa facebook.com/shadadevents
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Rocky "Azucar" Romero is a Cali raised international Super-star Pro-Wrestler with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Having started wrestling at the early age of 15, hes been wresting alongside some of the sports greatest stars for over 2 decades. During this time he's worn many masks and branched out from just performing in the ring. Hes also an actor, producer, emcee, mentor and ringside announcer.
Former guest of the show, writer, announcer, fellow podcaster, and living encyclopedia of wrestling knowledge, CHRIS CHARLTON, was kind enough to bring Rocky to the studio to discuss his career, music, and basically just hang out. Both of them are helping to grow NJPW and absolutely killing it in every way possible.
Rocky was ridicuously cool af and we're super honored that he came through. Be on the look out for him on NJPW and check out his site for merch. Check out Chris on the official NEW JAPAN PROWRESTLING PODCAST. Immediately.
Weather Report:
Rocky - https://rockyromero.bandcamp.com/track/nakasuzo-road
Links: https://rockyromeromerch.com/ https://rockyromero.bandcamp.com/ Rocky insta @azucarroc Chris Charlton twitter @reasonjp https://www.njpw1972.com/ Ropeadpope.com @Megalateshow
Yo!
The Gods are agile.
Even in the face of adversity (don't be on no 星 shit in the Ｌｅｉｗａ era) Mega Late were able to pull through. Using the good help of our friends, unofficial MLS members Marvell and Katohmy, we took an unnecessarily trying session and turned it into a cool little catch up with the homies. You might remember Katohmy from episode 007 with Sunday Replay and Marvell from various eps helping out with the Nihongo. Although we get caught up a bit before we have to cut the convo short, we took the opportunity to add this lost mix that was supposed to be released through Sunday Replay before Late shut it down with the difficulty of animating his hair. Special kaiwa/mix edition!! It's like a time-capsule! Let's see if we're still as dumb as we were two years ago.
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Eri and Zabu are a super dope dance duo that helped to popularize the New Style Hustle dance in Tokyo. Coming from dance back grounds, Eri from ballet and Zabu from hip-hop/locking, together they decided to begin practicing the New Style Hustle techniques. Over the last half decade they have become two of the most prominent names associated with the dance here in Japan and are teaching the techniques to anyone interested. Recently they were featured on NHK showcasing the dance to the entire nation. You can find them all over Tokyo at the dopest dance events like Hustle Break, SpeakEasy TYO and Life Parc. Do the Google.
We also got the homie, Isom of Body Archives, in studio to help guest host. Check out episode #42 for more info on Isom.
Weather reports:
Isom: Biz Markie - Pickin Boogers
Late: Ade - Something Real
Zabu: Galactic feat Chali 2na - Think Back Daniel Ceasar feat Her - Best Part (Jayesslee cover) Eri: Justin Timberlake - Suit and Tie
Links:
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Greatest Albums List again?? Again & again!!!
After a scheduled interview became unscheduled, we pivoted into another edition of our ever-growing, ongoing project, The List. The gods are agile. If you're just now tuning in, we have been looking at albums (only choice selections) that have been released since 2010 and ranking them against each other. This time we have added:
JAY Z - Magna Carta...Holy Grail Elzhi - Elmatic Childish Gambino - R O Y A L T Y RSXGLD - RSXGLD
Peep the end of the show notes for the list so far. Pls enjoy, share, like, subscribe, donate, etc. We love you, especially Late, especially if you're Remy LaCroix
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:::THE GREATEST ALBUM OF THE DECADE EVER POTENTIALLY THIS TIME (SINCE 2010 BEST):::
- A Tribe Called Quest - We got it from Here... Thank You 4 Your service {2016}
- Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy {2010}
- Rapsody - Laila's Wisdom {2017}
- Elzhi - Elmatic {2011}
- Freddie Gibbs - Baby Face Killa {2012}
- Lupe Fiasco - Tetsuo & Youth {2015}
- Joey Bada$$ - ALL-AMERICAN BADA$$ {2017}
- RSXGLD - RSXGLD {2017}
- Nickelus F. - Vices {2013}
- The Game - Documentary 2 & 2.5 {2015}
- Drake - If You're Reading This It's Too Late {2015}
- Ab-Soul - Control System {2012}
- Earl - Doris {2015}
- Lil Ugly Mane - Mista Thug Isolation {2012}
- The Doppelgangaz - Lone Sharks {2013}
- Ghostface Killah - Adrian Younge Presents: 12 Reasons To Die {2012}
- JAY-Z - Magna Carta...Holy Grail {2013}
- A$AP Rocky - LONG.LIVE.A$AP {2012}
- ForteBowie - Vice Haus 2 {2016)
- J. Cole - Friday Night Lights {2010}
- Childish Gambino - R O Y A L T Y {2012}
- The Roots - How I Got Over {2010}
- Bobby Sessions - Rvltn pt. 1 (The Divided States Of AmeriKKKa) & pt. 2 (The Art of Resistance) {2018}
- Laws - 4:57 {2010}
- Syre - Syre {2018}
Skeme Richards is one of Phillys greatest sons!
Amongst a million other things, he is a member of the legendary Rock Steady Crew, a global DJ, cultural ambassador, burger connoisseur, and preserver of culture. Having started Djing in the earliest days of "hip-hop," Skeme, has nearly 40 years of experiences and observations as an active participant. Known as the "Nostalgia King," hes taken note of the dynamic shifts and changes within emceeing, djing, graffiti, and breaking; as well as their relationships to various subcultures through the lense of a life long Philadelphia resident that is still rocking parties around the world.
Were big fans of Skemes website, nostalgiaking.com, which documents of his global journeys but it was an honor to sit down with the King himself to kick off the Reiwa era. We could have sat down with skeme for a week and barely broke the surface of his experiences, so we kept this episode long for yall.
Also we had the folks Average Guy Named Ran come through to take some photos and video. So be prepared for that. Check it out, expeditiously.
Weather Reports:
Late: Drezzy - Wasted
Skeme Richards - Masta Ace & Marco Polo - Nostalgia
Mega: Organized Konfusion - Releasing Hypnotical Gases
Links: Nostalgiaking.com @Hotpeasandbutta on soundcloud and twitter @skemerichards on instagram @Megalateshow
Yo, back at it with the hottest talk of the town! 10 years in the making!!
Here's our effort to determine what were the best pieces of work done since 2010. Opinions! We're talking albums/mixtapes/projects and putting the patented Mega Late Show analytical 200 IQ™️ examination process against them. Debate is healthy and fosters friendship!!
This go round we have added:
A$AP Rocky - LONG.LIVE.A$AP Laws - 4:57 ForteBowie - Vice Haus 2 Ghostface Killah - Adrian Younge Presents: 12 Reasons To Die Earl Sweatshirt - Doris The Doppelgangaz - Lone Sharks
The list continues to grow more and more incredible. Peep the whole thing so far at the bottom! Why your mom!...got a timeshare at Château LaGoon?!?!?
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:::EVERY ALBUM OF THE EVER:::
- A Tribe Called Quest - We got it from Here... Thank You 4 Your service {2016}
- Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy {2010}
- Rapsody - Laila's Wisdom {2017}
- Freddie Gibbs - Baby Face Killa {2012}
- Joey Bada$$ - ALL-AMERICAN BADA$$ {2017}
- Lupe Fiasco - Tetsuo & Youth {2015}
- Nickelus F. - Vices {2013}
- The Game - Documentary 2 & 2.5 {2015}
- Drake - If You're Reading This It's Too Late {2015}
- Ab-Soul - Control System {2012}
- Earl Sweatshirt - Doris {2015}
- Lil Ugly Mane - Mista Thug Isolation {2012}
- The Doppelgangaz - Lone Sharks {2013}
- Ghostface Killah - Adrian Younge Presents: 12 Reasons To Die {2012}
- A$AP Rocky - LONG.LIVE.A$AP {2012}
- ForteBowie - Vice Haus 2 {2016)
- J. Cole - Friday Night Lights {2010}
- The Roots - How I Got Over {2010}
- Bobby Sessions - Rvltn pt. 1 (The Divided States Of AmeriKKKa) & pt. 2 (The Art of Resistance) {2018}
- Laws - 4:57 {2010}
- Syre - Syre {2018}
DJ Ken-Bo is one of Japans true OGs in hip-hop culture. He started dancing and DJ over 35 years ago. To give an indication of how long its been, his first foreign friends were the Pharcyde before they even released an album. We talk a lot of about Ken-bo's experiences over the last few decades, the state of the music scene in japan and how things have changed.
We also had returning guest and friend of the show, Dj Ken-Ske (ep 06), come to join the convo. Both Ken-bo and Ken-ske speak English as second language and were incredibly glad we can share their perspective on the culture with you's.
Rate us 5 on itunes, tell your guys, follow us on insta, reshare and survive.
Weather Report:
Mega : Mori Shinichi - Sorewa Koi
Ken-Bo: Anderson. Paak feat Andre 3000 - Come Home
Ken-ske: Cro-Magnon 平成 ft. 田我流 Heisei ft. Dengaryu
Late: Kaseki Cider じゃっ夏なんで Ja, Natsu Nande
LINKS* @ DjKenBo_info twitter djkenske.com Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0
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The Return of Dj T5U!
T5U is a DJ, Photographer, Cinematographer and 1/3rd of the wildly successful 3 Black Geeks Podcast. We geek out heavy this episode as T5U prepares to return back to the States after nearly a decade in Japan.
Steze AKA Sound Giggy and Akira join us as guest hosts.
Dig it and share.
Weather Report:
Mega: Devin Morrison - No https://devinmorrison.bandcamp.com/album/bussin
Dj T5U: Rasco - Smooth Sailin'
Late: Varnish La Piscine - Yukulele
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This week weve got another installment of our Every Album of the Decade list.
This is an ongoing project where we (and sometime company) rank albums that have been released since 2010.
Using our finely tuned analytical instruments, we discuss the inherent qualities, merit, impact, legacy, and vibe of these albums and cast them against others to see where they land.
On this episode were adding 6 albums:
Joey Bada$$ - All- Amerikkkan Bada$$ Nickelus F - Vices Jayden Smith - Syre Drake - If Youre Reading This... ATCQ - We Got it From Here.. Rapsody - Leila's Wisdom
The list will continue to grow until we run out of albums to discuss. Hit us up with any questions, disagreements or album recommendations! Comment, share, and chonky fire.
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From the cheap seats to the announcer table!
This is a special episode with one of the emerging voices in pro-wrestling, Chris Charlton!
Chris is an award winning writer, historian, and voice in the Japanese pro wrestling community. His book, Eggshells: Pro-Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, is an in-depth look at the history of pro-wrestling in the world famous Tokyo Dome. He is currently working as an English announcer for New Japan Pro-Wrestling organization and on his way to Madison Square Garden for one of the organizations biggest events. We sat down to hear his story as well as his experiences working with the company.
Check this one out! Were gonna have chris on again for a more nuanced discussion in the future. So follow him on twitter, check us out often and all that good good.
Weather Reports -
Mega: The Great Antonio vs Antonio Inoki video
Chris: Cypress Ueno -
Late: Mega Ran -
Links: LINKS: Chris on Twitter: @ReasonJP https://www.amazon.com/Eggshells-Pro-Wrestling-Tokyo-Dome-ebook/dp/B07DNG71V1 Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow
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Yo brand new brilliance!
Weve got the entrepreneurial excellence of our brother The Urban Aristocrat. Urban is somewhat new to the Tokyo scene but is already making big moves. He helped create the Brothas and Sistas Tokyo group which focuses on connecting the black community here in Tokyo and hes also behind Black Rebranded. Which is a worldwide group focused on creating a connective platform and community for black expats. on top of that hes a DJ and recently created one of the most compelling and interesting card games for music lovers to ever exist. Pay attention, go check out Urbs social media!
Weather Reports:
Late: Denzel Curry - Spaceghostpussy (RIP YAMS)
Urban: Planet Giza - Playaz Ball
LINKS: http://www.urbanaristocrat.me/Timeless-Tokyo https://www.blackrebranded.com/ instagram.com/urban.aristocrat/ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow
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Emphatically yes!
The Raw Urban Mobile Podcast is one of the most interesting podcasts in Japan. Together, Tokyo Cliff and Shockolate Buddha, interview and converse with interesting guests in their "mobile man cave." They've recorded with some incredible guests of all walks of life here in Tokyo. Lawyers, restaurant owners, film makers, basketball players, famous actors and so many other interesting people in Tokyo. Its truly one of the best places to gain perspective about experiences in Japan.
Cliff and Shock are long time friends of our podcast and we were really glad to have them on. Check out their podcast every week any where fine podcasts are supplied.
Weather Report:
Mega: Skyzoo - Everythings Fine
Cliff: Skyzoo - The Stick-Up Tape From Menace
Late: Jacuzzi Boys (Fredfades and Jawn Rice) - several tracks
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Young Richard has been young for a long time!
Hes a multi-hyphenate artist that works in several fields of art including photography, music production and djing. Originally from the Bronx and now living in Japan for a few decades, we discuss is upbringing in the the New York Club Scene and how he was djing at several legendary venues with several legendary people while he did photography and produced music. He talks about those experiences as well how Tokyo has evolved/changed over the last 20 years. He also played an original acetate of a track he produced back in 1995. Plus hecka lot more. Shout out to Oji and the OGs. Shout out to nothing ever being the same again.
Also, we had the good homie, friend of the show, event organizer, skater, and party rocker extraordinaire, IAMJesse, come through to help co-host. Jesse is also a born and bred New Yorker thats been in Tokyo for a hella long time and is good friends with Young Richard. So yeah stacks on stacks of interesting factoids and experiences with a New York and OG tint. Spread the word and get right by hitting the share button, sucka.
Weather Reports:
Young Richard: Height611 - Brooklyn A-Train (Original Acetate recording) heres a link to the somewhat different version as well : https://soundcloud.com/height611/brooklyn-a-trainheight611?fbclid=IwAR1rqnKCx67NsRQyijE8Ab1Hr4ZloVPlu-WJ-Wtpr4cYdoe3P9x6_LFrQZ8
IAMJESSE: Loco Dice - Keep It Low featuring Chris Leibing
Late: JayRock - The Otherside
Mega: El P - Accidents Dont Happen
LINKS: https://soundcloud.com/young-richard(SoundCloud) productofyr(Twitter) productofyr(Instagram) yrproductofny(Tumblr) https://www.instagram.com/iamjesse1/(Instagram) https://www.mixcloud.com/IamJesseTokyo/(SoundCloud) http://www.tokyowashere.com/ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow
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Ehyoo
Special episode for yall today! We got the homie and friend of the show, L Evate, in studio today. L is a house dancer, dj and event organizer for Life Parc.
Life Parc is a reoccuring dance party for all ages and walks of life, inspired by New York Park jams. We talk about L's event partners, how he got into house and hiphop music, growing up in Hiroshima and all types of ish.
Tune in, hit the like and stuff!
Weather Reports:
Mega: Elzhi - The World is Yours
L Evate: The Crusaders - Streetlife
Late: Eminem - As The World Turns www.facebook.com/LifeParcTYO/ @lifeparc_ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow
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Peace! Rhyming Gaijin is an emcee, producer, Guiness Book world record holder and creative. Hes infamously known around Tokyo for his ability to freestyle about any and everything.
We caught up with him to talk about his process, living in japan, his popular youtube channel, his musical taste, freestyling and much more.
Also the homie and friend of the show Shad AD came in to carry the third mic.
Shout out to all the stuff. Thanks for rocking with us.
Weather Reports :
Shad AD - Isiah Rashad - Heavenly Father
Rhyming Gaijin: Unme -The Sky Told Me
***LINKS**** https://rhymingg.bandcamp.com/album/smf https://www.youtube.com/user/Rhyminggaijin Rhyminggaijin.com Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow
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Maya Hatch is super dope!
She is a Japanese American singer songwriter and performer thats been honing her craft here and in the states for the last few decades. We caught up with her and her fiance, friend of the show and former guest, MC Boodah to talk about their new collaboration project UNME. As well as a bunch of other stuffs like working on a japanese childrens show, Tiding Up with Marie Kondo, and growing up biracial in Japan.
We also had the new homie M Cleuver of Tokyo Provoke in studio. He had been up drinking for the last 30 hours like a real tokyoite, so pay attention and set goals to get like him. The God is Agile!
Im trash at describing this shit, so just listen and enjoy. Thank you for fucking with it. BLACK History Month!
Weather Report:
Late: Injury Reserve
Maya & MC Boodah: Unme - The Sky Told me
***LINKS****
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Ajay is a multi medium creative and DJ. We first linked up with Ajay on the podcast nearly two years ago and hes been extra busy every since.
On this episode Ajay gives us a brief run down of all his creative projects as well as his experiences in tokyo, both good and bad. Lots of interesting details that yall should tune in for. Mega Late Show OG, Steze, came through a help cohost this one as well. We also continue the ever growing Best album of the last 10 years" debate and added 3 more joints to the list.
WE LIKE YOU. Subscribe, share and all that good good. Mega is glad Liam Neeson was eaten by wolves. Dont be ungrateful. Fill that bag up.
Weather Reports -
Mega: Sun Ra - When there is no Sun Africa Hitech - Light the Way
***LINKS****
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Yo peace, you! Another long and action packed episode fo dat azz.
Rank these MCs: Del, Inspectah Deck and Big Boi!!!! Yeah we asked the homie Shux the same question. There is a correct answer and it is not information.
Joining us today iShux Wun. Hes is kinda of a Tokyo Hiphop scene OG. Not in the sense that hes been working in the hiphop scene for decades or is super well known in the scene but in the sense that he was trying to expose the tokyo scene for american audiences way back in the aughts. Its difficult to find anyone else that was really doing it at his level of success. He also used to rock with The Breakdown in Shibuya. BING!
Shux was working with a now defunct hiphop media outlet, IAMHIPHOP DOT COM, interviewing major artists, following tours, and eventually ended in Tokyo working on his project, The Shux Files. He was interviewing and documenting the scene out here in Tokyo way back in the aughts. He probably wouldnt suggest it but you can find a bunch of those videos on Youtube and theyre dope.. We talked to Shux about his life in hiphop culture and some of his experiences interviewing major artists. Working in the tokyo scene with locals and other gaijin mfers. Also we just talked shit about whatever per usual. Shout out to the Breakdown!!!
Shux brought super OG Huntley Nicholas with him. Huntley is a walking history book and did the sound work for the the 1983 documentary, Breakin N Enterin. Which detailed the then newly emerging west coast b-boy poppin and lockin scene. Huntley didnt speak much but were hoping to have him back on the show.
The super elusive mega late show member, D Dahlinger, was also here as usual.
This episode also includes our new segment. An ongoing project to rank and debate the greatest and not so great albums since 2010. Zoom in on that.
Shout out to O-side California, Digital Mozart, and Mike Larry Draw!
Weather Report -
Mike Larry Draw - Kami Noketo ( a currently unreleased track from upcoming album dropping in February)
Bobby Sessions - RVLTN
BREAKIN N ENTERIN:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFkgObeA8AU&index=11&list=LLDMlgoPQeNXeX24Vq2SOCzg&t=122s
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Yes yes yes! Super special episode this week with the Grammy nominated, legendary, brilliant and powerful, N'Dea Davenport!
N'dea has had a long and illustrious career in the music industry. We talk about a lot of stuff. From the underground creative community in Los Angeles to working with Guru to her success with the Brand New Heavies to her solo career and current creative endeavors here in Japan.
N'dea has always found ways to express herself while staying true to her sense of artistic integrity. Balancing the past with the future. Being electric. Living in Japan and starting her newest creative outlet project, "Celectrixx."
Theres really far too much to mention here so check out this episode to hear more about the ridiculous amazing life of N'dea Davenport. Her Wikipedia page is bullshittin!
Weather Reports:
Mega : Heather Victoria - Japan
Guru & Ndea Davenport - Trust Me
N'Dea Davenport - Whatever You Want (Jay Dee Remix)
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Episode 60! With Shad AD and Afrodyty
This week were back in full effect with our first guest laced episode of the year! We brought in the new homie, rising emcee, and event organizer, Shad AD!
Shads lived in Japan for years working his craft, performing with Japanese bands and organizing multiple events including BABEL (which featured many of the shows past guests)
It was our first time meeting Sha we kept it hella casual and chopped it up about anything that came to mind.
We also brought in long time friend of the show/singer/ songwriter, Afrodyty. She assured us that she can indeed read.
We appreciate all the likes, listens and messages! Please rate us on itunes and share.
Weather Reports:
Mega: Davu Flint - Shwingdoobie
Shad AD - Freestyle over Alchemist beat & J Cole - ATM
***LINKS**** https://www.facebook.com/shadadevents/
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Probably gonna come back and re-title this but because Mega caught the Flu, we had to cancel a recording. Instead we hopped on the phone a couple days later and decided to start a new yet to be titled conversation project.
The idea is that we rank the greatest albums of the last decade based upon their quality, impact, and our general thoughts on the work. We started this recording with three albums and will add to the list throughout the year until we have a definitive list of rankings.
Also we talk about eminem selling the most albums in 2018.
Thanks for fucking with it
- MLS
Fuck R Kelly
Were back after a little break with the homies, Steze and Cake. We talk about Hip-Hop in 2018 and celebrate doing two years of the podcast. Thanks to all of our supporters and past guests. Weve got a lot of plans for 2018 so stay tuned in. PEACE!
Weather Reports: Late - Black Panther Sndtrk - X Mega - Royce - Cocaine Steze - Kids See Ghosts - 4th Dimension
***LINKS**** http://www.lesteze.com/
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Yo! Tanaka's, Just a little message about this mini-hibernation we're about to take. Thanks for a great 2018! We're gonna be closing out an incredible year of productfulness and are looking forward to rocking more with ya'll in 2019. Peace to the goons!!
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This week we have a special Kaiwa/Conversation installment of the Mega Late Show with the incredibly dope MC/Poet G Yamazawa!
G Yamazawa is a Poet and MC that set the hiphop world ablaze with his debut album Shouts to Durham. The video for North Cack became a viral sensation and hes been blowing up every since. Mega caught up with him on his trip back to the motherland before his performance at Beat the Best. He also brought along the homie/DJ/Producer/ TICTOC AKA MINDGHETTO.
Shout out to Tokyo Cliff for helping host this one while Late was somewhere holding it down.
Pay attention to this dope addendum. Tell your family about it, rate us on itunes and listen to G Yamazawa.
Weather Reports:
Late: Year of the Ox Remix featuring G Yamazawa and Lyrics Born
Mega: Latyrx - Latyrx
DJ TIKTOC AKA MindGhetto -
G Yamazawa: Kyu Sakamoto - Sukiyaki
***LINKS**** https://gyamazawa.com/ https://gyamazawa.bandcamp.com/ @gyamazawa https://www.instagram.com/mindghetto_tictoc Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Keenwakeen.com faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow
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Cram, Matatabi and Illsugi are 3 of Japans dopest beatmakers. Cram recently release his dope new LP, The Lord. (Definitely go buy that shit.) Our listeners will know that were huge fans of these guys and are super hyped to bring them into the studio. The three of them let us know about growing up in japan and how they got into hip-hop culture. They let us know about the changes that the beat scene has undergone over the last two decades and also their musical tastes. Our listeners will recognize their names as dudes who are consistently performing here in tokyo. Because English isnt their first language we had the mighty Marvell to help translate when needed. Dahlinger was with us for the first half of the episode as well. Go buy and listen to all their music immediately. Also subscribe, hit that reshare, and rate the mega late show 5 stars on itunes.
Weather Reports:
Mega - Go Yama - Moth to Light Cram - I just Show You (feat Fly Anakin) Illsugi - Unreleased song from upcoming album Matatabi - Unreleased song from upcoming album
Tokyo Spotlight :
Slow Lights Beat Show @ Heavy Sick Zero
***LINKS**** https://cramscram.bandcamp.com/album/the-lord https://illsugi1.bandcamp.com/ https://matatabi.bandcamp.com/music Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Keenwakeen.com faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow
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Tis the season for a single loop/ minimal/ drumless / off beat/ dark / grimey/ gutter utterance esque rap mix by Late and Mega
Message us for track inquires and catch us next week for a regularly scheduled podcast episode featuring 3 of Tokyos dopest beatmakers.
Thank you for fucking with it.
***LINKS****
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"ERICALANDIA, is a globetrotting dj, producer and music journalist, highly regarded for her seamless djing and her tastemaker, curatorial role for music outlets like OKAYFUTURE.
As a DJ, Erica racks up airmiles while hitting hitting her fav places to play like NY, SF, Tokyo, Paris and London. On top of opening sets for Bruno Mars and Beyonce"
We caught up with Erica on her recent trip to Tokyo to spin at the Bae Tokyo 3 Year Anniversary party. This episode runs pretty long and we touch on a lot of things such as Erica's start as an early underground hiphop radio show dj in Santa Cruz, her travels and living in LA and NY, a bunch of her experiences and connections in the hiphop community (such as working on promoting Aceyalones Book of Human Language album,)and she even stumps Meg and Late with some hiphop trivia. On top of that Erica is just amazingly dope and an pleasure to speak with. ERICALANDIA FOREVER. Thank you for fucking with it.
Weather Reports:
Ericalandia: Exile : Til the Dawn Ginuwine feat Aliyah - Final Warning
Tokyo Spotlight :
https://soundcloud.com/laidbackcx/sets/magarinobadass
***LINKS**** @ericalandia https://soundcloud.com/ericalandia http://ekogirl.com/ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Keenwakeen.com faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow
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IDK if you can call yourself a hiphop head in Tokyo if you havent hit the Breakdown. Located at Coins Bar in Shibuya, the Breakdown has been going down for over 11 years. In this episode we sat down with DC3, Putafeche and DnZ, and talked about how it started and its evolution. Plus a gang of othershit like turntablism, kids cartoons, the early filipino mobile turntablist scene, and "LaBrain" James.
Weather Reports:
Adam - Public Enemy - Rebel Without a Pause DNZ - Mix Master Mike - Memoirs of a Serial Wax Killer
***LINKS****
FB @thebreakdownshibuya Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Keenwakeen.com faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow
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Kylo Yen was born and raised in South Africa. Hes a full time multi-genre musician and producer with multiple projects coming out this year including a hiphop album with an MC, a solo Lo-Fi album and a jazz album. He also plays in a post punk goth pop band and a hardcore doom metal band. Kylo is also a former tattoo artist that recently opened up a recording studio in Koenji Tokyo is working on developing artists.
Hard to pin this guy down. Hes doing a little bit of everything dope. So we sat with him in an extra long recording to talk about as much as we could. We talk about growing up in South Africa, living in the UK and Australia, living in Tokyo, his musical background and a grip of other mega late shit.
This episode also features unofficial MLS member /Tokyo beatmaker /producer, D Dahlinger! The triumphant return of Marvell and welcomed the young music scholar/ friend of the show, Ben Pierce.
Weather Report:
Mega: Cram - The Lord ( feat Kojoe, Issugi and Bes)
Kylo: Kylo Yen - Bunny Chow & Do They Have Biscuits in Tokyo
Ben Pierce: Fishmans - Sunny Blue
Marvell: T.I. - Big Ol Drip
Late: Knox Brown - Goosebumps
***LINKS**** KyloYen.com Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Keenwakeen.com faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow
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Loki is an international mc , dj , producer, event organizer, and engineer from Brooklyn, New York. Hes currently living in Mexico City and we caught up with Loki during his first trip to Japan. We sat down to talk to Loki about a several things plus his long time involvement in the NY hiphop scene, working with Chilean artists as Chomba Boom, and performing at massive festivals in South America. We also talk about the last great release date in Hip-hop, contemporary latin music, The Souls of Mischief Documentary, working with Homeboy Sandman and we still give yall all the dope upcoming shows in Tokyo. Catch up.
Weather Reports:
Mega: Black Star w J Dilla - Little Brother
https://www.okayplayer.com/originals/september-29th-1998-greastest-day-rap-music-outkast-jay-z-black-star.html
Loki: Loki da Trixta featuring Homeboy Sandman - Get Down, Do My Thing
Late: BFlecha - Mundo Bizarro
Links :
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This week, we have international multi-genre DJ and illustrator extraordinaire, DJ AA Rock! We first linked up with DJ AA Rock during our recording with Mega Ran. AA Rock was in town for a couple days longer so we got him back in the studio to hear about coming up during the 80s golden era and how it influenced his thoughts on hip-hop culture.
This episode was recorded a couple weeks ago but stick around til the end of the show to hear the weather forecast for upcoming shows in Tokyo. We were just setting up a gang of new equipment in the studio so bear with us through the technical difficulties.
Weather Reports -
Jeru da Damaja - Intro (Life)
Camron - Body Bags
***LINKS**** DJ AA Rock - https://bialeksmusic.com/djs/aa-rock/
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Yo friend of the show and supremely talented pianist/ composer/ beat maker, MARK dE CLIVE-LOWE, stopped by the studio during his last trip to Tokyo. He only performed one show out here this time but it was because he was super busy building an orchestra.
Yes yes yalls. Hes working with nearly a dozen Japanese musicians. Hes also got a new solo project coming out early next year. We talk to Mark about recording his new projects, his thoughts on the music industry, living in Japan, dope jazz artist names, working with Lauren Hill, Leon Ware, and the magic of improvisation.
Pay attention for Marks new projects A full length later in the year, and also "Heritage" in January.
Thank you MdCL!!! Shout out to Matt Horowitz of The Witzard dot com!
Weather Reports -
Mega: Busdriver - Before the Miracle
Late: YDizzy featuring Salu - D.W.A.
Mark: Noname - The Prayer Song
***LINKS****
mdcl.tv https://markdeclivelowe.bandcamp.com/ Twitter @mdcl https://soundcloud.com/markdeclivelowe Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow
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The legendary Marley Marl joined us in Ikebukuro for an extra long and informative episode! He shared more about his personal life and opinons on the industry than weve seen anywhere else. From his second home here in Nagasaki to his daughter not knowing about his impact in hiphop history. We also talked about several facets of the music industry including his opinion on P Diddys sampling ethics, hip-house music, Bambaataa's sexual misconduct allegations, as well Marley and Mr Magic's WBLS Rap Attack radio show absolutely wrecking Red Alert and Chuck Chillout on a weekly basis.
Also in studio we had imfamous dance luminary, Brooklyn Terry, of the Elite Force crew on the 3rd mic. Both he and Marley offered really incredible insight into the emerging golden era of the late 80s hiphop scene.
Weather Reports:
Mega - The Realest by Mobb Deep featuring Kool G Rapp
Marley Marl - Tragedy - Live Motivator
Brooklyn Terry - Big Daddy Kane -Wrath of Kane(live)
https://youtu.be/MXX2nglgKQY
Late - Marley Marl - The Symphony Pt 2 & Marley Marl - Lords of the Underground - Its All Real (Dj Muro Rekindled Mix)
LINKS: DJMARLEYMARL.COM Twitter @marleyskills thebrooklynbomber.com https://www.mixcloud.com/brooklynterry/ Twitter @brooklynterry Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Keenwakeen.com faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow
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Episode 50 with Josh and Akira of Sunday Replay, Tokyo Cliff of the Raw Urban Mobile Podcast and the return of Steze!!!!
Thank you to all of our listeners. All the Tanakas. Shout out to D Dahlinger, Z Konketsuji, Maseo, Asia Marie, DJ Ken-Ske, Adelaide, The Ocean and I, DJ Ajay, Jayda B, Brooklyn Terry, Dj Tsu, Cal Combs, Shioriybradshaw, Budamunk, John Robinson, Eloh Kush, Keen Wakeen, Miss Inglewood, Mike Magik, Tracy Jones, Dj Sarasa, Foniks, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Sims, Cirrcle, Devin Morrison, Scott Popular, Yuefoh, Skyzoo, Elizabeth Hickey, Alex Camp, Aziz Vora, Max Kevin, IAMJESSE, DJ Cee Brown, Patrick St Michel, Chocolate Cake, Mane One, Daisha Hunter, Thom Obrien, Dj Spinna, Louda and Leon St James, Mike Soops, Afrodyty, Dj Kaistar, Ramses, Dj Hiroking, Eighpse, Fitz Ambro$e, Submerse, Go Yama, Isom, Kai Grayson, Aaron Choulai, DJ Quietstorm, Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed, El Da Sensei, Mc Boodah, Mega Ran and Dj AA Rock.
LINKS: Sunday Replay: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6wstLLWBISFqxSW8OjC5zg RAW URBAN MOBILE PODCAST: https://rump.podbean.com/
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Extra Mega Episode #49!!!! Our guests today stopped by after rocking the Tokyo Game Show. Thats right, we got the Nerd Core legend, Guinness Book World Record holder, super talented emcee, MEGA RAN! His musical output and grind is unmatched! we talk about a little of everything so check it out. Also shout out to his DJ AA Rock who joined us as well. Look forward to another conversation episode with AA Rock in a few weeks.
Weather Reports:
Mega: MC Lars and Mega Ran - The Mouse and Me
Mega Ran: Noname - Dont Forget About Me
LINKS* Megaran.com Megaranmusic.com Megaranmerch.com Soundcloud @megaranmusic Twitter @Megaran Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow
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MC Boodah is a talented MC and event organizer here in Tokyo. His event, Beat the Best, is a live beat battle where producers are give a sample have 30 minutes to create a track. We talk to him about his upbringing, upcoming music projects and events.
Also we got the homie, HEEM KING, in studio on the 3rd mic. Check it out!
Weather Reports:
Late: Be Free - City Of Seoul
Mega: Edan and Homeboy Sandman - Never Use the Internet Again
MC Boodah -G YAMAZAWA - Buri Buri (feat. *MIYACHI & Pablo Blasta)
Heem King - Tobe Nwigwe - Im Dope
LINKS* Soundcloud: @mcboodah Insta: @boodah___bridge Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0 paypal.me/megalateshow
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No guest on this one. Just Late and Mega catching up and having a conversation about the last few episodes with DJ Quietstorm, Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and El Da Sensei. We also talk about the late Great Mac Miller, Nas' response to Kelis' domestic violence accusations, Eminem and his new album, and some other stuffs. New episode with a guest next week.
Links:
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Yo EL DA SENSEI of the legendary ARTIFACTS crew joined in studio after his short tour of japan. El has been coming to Japan since the 90s and it was dope hearing all the connections with Japanese hiphop culture. We also got a lot of insight into El's thoughts on the current state of hiphop and he shared an unreleased track from his upcoming collaborative album with Sadat X. Check it out.
Weather Reports:
Late: The Legion - Jingle Jangle
Mega: DJ Muggs - Assassination Day feat DOOM and KOOL G RAPP
El Da Sensei -Unreleased XL track featuring Bumpy Knuckles
LINKS* twitter @EldaSensei Insta - SenseifromNJ SMOKE ON RECORDS https://smokeonrecords.bigcartel.com/product/artifacts-that-s-them-20th-anniversary-edition-bundle https://www.jetsetrecords.net/artifacts-thats-them-lost-files-1989-1992/i/423005474879/ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0
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Yo this episode does need much introduction. We sat down with the legendsm Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge, before their performance as The Midnight Hour at The Billboard Live in Tokyo. We had a quick conversation about Tokyo, working with Marvel, hip-hop culture turning 45 and a few other things. Buy their music, support their projects, and respect the culture. Rest in peace Phife Dawg, J Dilla and Chris Lighty.
You can find the Midnight Hours music everywhere.
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Yo this episode is super long and jam packed with hella interesting perspective from an OG in Tokyo and the West Coast underground hip-hop community. Thats right, we got the living legend himself, Dj Quietstorm!!!!
Hes a beatmaker, dj, event organizer and much more. Hes a member of the legendary Living Legends crew as well as multiple Japanese crews. He went to high school here and then moved back to Tokyo almost 27 years ago. He sat down to tell us a few of his experiences and give us a ton of information regarding his work with the Living Legends. We must said "Wow" 50 times. We also had Keen Wakeen and D Dahlinger in studio.
If you want to get information about the Living Legends that youve never heard before or what to know what the hiphop scene was like back here in the 80s and 90s, check this one out.
Weather Reports:
Late - Doja Cat - Mooo!
Mega - The Grouch - Various songs from his LP "Fuck the Dumb"
Keen - Del the Funkee Homosapian - Eye Examination
Dj Quietstorm: Unreleased collaboration with D.O.
LINKS* https://soundcloud.com/djquietstorm http://www.nakameguro.com/ @djqs on twitter and instagram
Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com http://faturl.com/megalateshow/?selected=0
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Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
Aaron Choulai is a producer/composer/beatmaker from Papua New Guinea that as been living in Tokyo for over a decade. In that time hes become one of the most respected, well-known and creative musicians in the community. Often working with several of the dopest artists in Japan such as Kojoe, 5lack, Olive Oli, Fitz Ambro$e, Submerse, Budamunk and a plethora of others. We talk about his early beginnings in music education and training with jazz and blues and all the way to his experiments with hiphop. Of course we talk tokyo, our favorite music and he even hips us to his special konbini food concoction.
We also discuss his new EP, Window, with the super talented MC, Daichi Yamamoto and their upcoming tour. It was a pleasure rocking with Aaron. Make sure to check the album out and buy it immediately!!!
Were looking forward to more new music from Aaron as well as him making a return to the podcast as a guest host.
Tokyo Spotlight: Cultures カルチャーズ Cafe
1-Chome-10-9 Minaminagareyama Nagareyama-shi, Chiba, Japan 270-0163
Weather Reports:
Mega: Dorian Concept - Promises /// and /// Self Similarity
Late: WDNG Crshrs - LLEETTSSS
Aaron Choulai: Aaron Choulai + Daichi Yamamoto - Chuck Taylor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh0bFLcsWoQ
Aaron Choulai +Kojoe - M & M
LINKS https://aaronchoulai.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/aaronchoulaibeats @aaronchoulai on twitter https://spincoaster.com/news/aaron-choulai-x-daichi-yamamoto-release-collaboration-album Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
Kai Grayson is a fashion model, singer, and creative living here in Tokyo. She is a singer with the funk, soul, and disco band Hush.
Kai is relatively new to Toyko and is already deeply involved in a few scenes. We get into her upbringing as a self proclaimed "weird black girl" as well as her experiences here in Tokyo and some talk about dating in japan. Also on the 3rd mic we have Afrodyty and Kogahime.
Tokyo Spotlight: Harry's Sandwich Company
https://www.facebook.com/harryssandwichco/
Weather Report:
Kai: N.E.R.D. - Dont Do It
Late: Westside Gunn feat Anderson. Paak -Wrestlemania 20
Check Itunes, Saavn, or Spotify for Afrodyty "From Dark to Light: A Love Journal."
LINKS @hushhhofficial on instagram http://www.bay-side.biz/model/kai-grayson/ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
Episode 42!
This week Mega, Late, and DJ Hiro King interview Isom of Body Archives. Isom is a dancer, teacher/ instructor and entrepreneur developing a new app Called "Jointz". The app will be launching this month and is a way for dancers to monetize their fan base and connect with global brands. All to promote the lifestyle of dancers. On top of all the dope details regarding that we hit all the mega late show magic full speed.
Tokyo Business spotlight:
Casa De Sarasa - https://www.facebook.com/CasaDeSarasa/
Weather Report:
Isom: Childish Gambino - This is America
LINKS Isom@body-archives.com www.facebook.com/djhiroking/ instagram.com/djhiroking Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
Yo! From the trash; ain't no chill. This mix was brought to you by Late to get you more familiar with two of his favorite emcees, Nickelus F and LIL UGLY MAYNE. They're both out of Richmond and/ or prominent in their own right. The fact that they are pets and collaborators only makes the mix make more sense. Think of it as an extended Weather Report. We get into their background and aesthetic a little bit before the mix. Also, be sure to peep all their projects especially their latest: STUCK from Nickelus F and volume 1: Flick Your Tongue Against Your Teeth and Describe The Present. from LIL UGLY MANE under the name Bedwetter. A couple more recommended tracks that aren't in the mix are in the link section. Petey 'n' Ugly - enjoy, pls
LINKS http://faturl.com/megalateshow
https://soundcloud.com/nickelusf/obnoxious-prod-x-nickelus-f-additional-prod-x-cashby https://soundcloud.com/nickelusf/nickelus-f-yeayea https://soundcloud.com/massappeal/leak-sweet-petey-walls-of-jericho https://liluglymane.bandcamp.com/track/drain-counter https://liluglymane.bandcamp.com/track/slugs https://liluglymane.bandcamp.com/track/intent-and-purulent-discharge
Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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YOOOOOOOOO!!!! THE GO YAMA EPISODE IS LIVE!~!!!!!
Go Yama is a tremendously talented Japanese-American musicaIn and beatmaker from San Francisco, California.
Go Yama has performed along side MANY of Tokyo's greatest artists as well as a gang of world renown musicians. Too many to list here. listen to the episode! His most recent release project, The Exploration, came out through Darker Than Wax and is supremely dope. Make sure to check that out. We caught up with Go Yama during his yearly summer visit to Japan and talked about a bunch of 200 IQ topics. Mega Late Show style.
Tune in to find out more about Go Yama and definitely check out his music on all the typical listening platforms. BUY HIS MUSIC. TELL EVERYONE ABOUT THIS PODCAST!!! Go rate us a solid 5 on itunes!!!
Weather Report :
Go Yama - The Stochastic
(Mega's) - Beastie Boys - Hello Nasty album retrospective
Links:LINKS https://goyama.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/goyamamusic http://www.darkerthanwax.com/go-yama/ https://darkerthanwax.bandcamp.com/album/the-exploration https://www.facebook.com/goyamamusic/ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
The most headnodding-est episode yet! Weve got Fitz Ambro$e and Submerse in studio!!!!
Fitz and Submerse are prominent producers in Tokyo beat scene. This week they join us to talk about their music and new collaborative release "Villa Rosa." A 7-track album inspired by a series of apartment complexes here in Tokyo with the same namesake.
Weve been fans of Fitz and Submerse for years and were extra hyped to have them in studio.
The mighty Foniks stops in to join the podcast on the third mic and help host the show and we also had D Dahlinger in studio. Making it a grand total of 4 incredibly talented beat makers. We discuss a lot of topics such as underrated producers, thoughts on the Japanese beat community, Street Fighter, Puff Daddy, Drake taking over Spotify, and a bunch of other mega late shit.
Go check out Fitz and Submerses extensive musical catalogs and pick yourself up a copy of Villa Rosa.
https://brrwd.bandcamp.com/album/villa-rosa
LINKS @fitzambrose https://soundcloud.com/fitzambro-e @submerse https://projectmooncircle.com/artist/submerse/ Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
This week weve got friend of the show Jordan "Eighpse" Smith!
Eighpse is a poet, emcee, writer, translator and professor of comparative literature. Hes an editor for Tokyo Poetry Journal and has an upcoming album with our guy D. Dahlinger.
Speak of D, hes also the third mic this week and we talk about his recently released LP, Exquisite Spirits.
Jordan gives us an interesting perspective on rapping with the Japanese language and participating in the Japanese poetry scene. hecka more stuffs. Tune in.
LINKS JordanGiraffe on Insta https://ddahlinger.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/8dpromo/ddahlinger-exquisite-spirits-cold-busted https://twitter.com/thudclak Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
A couple weeks ago, we had some extra time before recording with Hiroking so we decided to do a live reaction to the newly released Nas and Kanye project. We discuss all the recently released G.O.O.D Music projects and the unaddressed accusations of abuse against Nas from Kelis. Also the homie, Heem King, joins for the last portion of the recording.
Make sure to check out next week when we back to the regularly scheduled programming.
MLS 2018
LINKS
Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
Whats up with the crustlessness ???!!!
This episode were joined by one of Tokyo's greatest. He is a b-boy, DJ, beat maker, producer, entrepreneur and organizer of Tokyo's Mild Out event. That's right, we've got the mighty DJ HIRO KING in studio!!
For those that don't know, Mild Out is a reoccurring event that takes place once every two months. Every event is themed after something or someone in hip-hop culture and a live band recreates the music. In the past theyve had Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Old Kanye themed events. On July 6th, Mild Out is going to be celebrating BLACK GIRL MAGIC at Club Bar Family in Shibuya. We talk about that, so check that.
Also HiroKING tells us about growing up in Tokyo, his beginnings in hip-hop culture and how the scene has changed over the years. This episode on the 3rd mic we were joined by the homie HEEM KING. Devin Morrison even swings in to chill for a few. We all talk about Timbaland vs Swiss Beats. Kanyes discog vs Nas', hella other stuffs and we finish the episode off with a wild conversation about battles, war, Nas, Jayz, Drake, and Meek Mills. So tune in and peep game to hear more about Hiroking and also hit up Mild Out on the 6th.
Weather Reports:
HiroKing: Anderson .Paak - Am I Wrong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvPeJLcK2Lk
LINKS https://www.facebook.com/djhiroking/ instagram.com/djhiroking Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
Hello Peace Peace, Peoples! This week we've got an hour long mix that Mega put together using tracks that came out in 2018. Mainstream, underground, indie, ect. All levels, All quadrants. He definitely left out some super popular releases because yall already on that. probably most likely maybe.
Well return to our regularly scheduled Mega Late Show programming next Friday! Message us for any track title inquiries or do a google.
Thank you for being down with it. Hug your mom for us.
LINKS
Megalateshow on twitter, Facebook,, Instagram and mixcloud Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
TRILLS ARE VAST!
This week were joined by Ramses, the owner of Sugar Shack! Ramses is an entrepreneur and a practitioner of Shibari (the art of Japanese rope bondage). Sugar Shack is a cotton candy business with at least 30 unique flavors. So we get into how his business began and how he started in shibari. Also, we talk about Talib Kweli being accused of sexual improprieties by a former business partner, as well as our some quick thoughts on Kanye's new album.
And hold up, i dont mean to interrupt but we also got Tokyo Cliff of the RAW URBAN MOBILE PODCAST (R.U.M.P) on the 3rd mic this week. Shout out to Ramses for coming to rock with us and hopefully well get Tokyo Cliff and his podcasting partner, Shocklate Buddha, on an episode of their own soon.
Weather Reports:
Ramses' choices ---
Phonte - Dance in the Rain : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-yE-OV9zLo
Casanova - Set Trippin : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiS24Ia44DQ
LINKS Ramses_Tokyo /on Instagram Megalateshow /on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
THIS WEEK WE SAT DOWN WITH THE ONE AND ONLY DJ KAISTAR OF LA. Kaistar is a tremendously talented DJ that made a name for himself playing everything from funk soul to hip-hop and house. He made a name for himself rocking shows all over the globe but is consistently coming to Japan for events. He recently pressed up a dope mix cd called NOT GOING NOWHERE. Hes also going to be playing at SPEAKEASY TYO's 4 year anniversary this weekend, so go check that out.
We also talk about a bunch of other stuffs. Check this out before its removed from Spotify and Pandora playlists
Weather Reports:
DJ KAISTAR: Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXJx2NnnxA0
Late: Multiple tracks off the new LP from Nickelus F - "STUCK"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiAddvmN2Gw
LINKS mixcloud.com/kaistar Instagram :@kaistarLA Megalateshow on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
Yo!!!! This episode were joined by our supremely talented, friend of the show, Chalice AKA Afrodyty! Listeners well remember her from several episodes but this time were here to celebrate the release of her debut album "From Dark to Light: A Love Journal."
We talk about her creative process, growing up in Georgia, and we get especially messy with our good friend over drinks. We also had powerful Cal Combs on the 3rd mic and we talked about his newest release "505." Cal worked along side Afrodyty to record her album and we hear about their process in addition to his own work.
Weather Reports:
Cal Combs - Commited
Afrodyty - Rainbow Villains
Peep the end of the podcast to hear the tracks without our talking. Check Itunes, Saavn, or Spotify for Afrodyty "From Dark to Light: A Love Journal" and Cal Combs "505"
LINKS:
Megalateshow on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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Yo its a small world! This weeks guest is Mike Soops. MLS member KEEN goes way back with Mike in the LA scene, where Mike Soops has been apart of hella music and art. Hes touched every aspect of hiphop culture. Hes mastered and engineered projects for cats like Blu and Miguel. Hes managed artists. He built and ran J Dillas website. Hes been apart of so many projects and with so many people that Mega even ran into him years ago with MNDSGN and didn't realize it until the recording.
Mike Soops has such an incredible background that we couldnt unpackage everything. Well definitely get Mike back in studio so we can hear more of his story.
On top of that we also had the homie Omen Fourfour in studio with us. Listeners will recognize Omen from the Skyzoo episode. Omen is in town from NY and were working on getting Omen back in studio for a full episode before he heads back. It was also Mega's birthday and we were getting drunk. So take a sip of your drink every time Mega drops an F-bomb but not while operating heavy machinery.
Check Mike out at MIKESOOPS.com
Weather Reports:
Mega: Prefuse 73 - One Word Extinguisher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7D3j-YYdBU&t=2657s
Mike Soops: Johnson & Jonson (Blu + Mainframe) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhX0IdYGzDk
LINKS Mikesoops.com blog.mikesoops.com @mikesoops Megalateshow on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
Mijo!!! MLS Illuminati episode #033 is live af. This week were rocking with the latina singer songwriter vocalist extraordinaire, LOUDA! She came all the way from SF and even brought her producer Jacob of the 20XX production team
We had a lot of fun and got pretty drunk in the Mega Reactor Buddhas Spine studio. Louda tells us all about her upbringing in Chicago, moving to San Francisco, her musical inspirations, organic booty, and her thoughts on coming to Tokyo for the first time.
Louda and Jacob give us insight into their recording process and why they're so dope. She is really starting to make waves and yall should definitely tune in.
Weather Reports were all Louda tracks so hit up her soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/loudamusic
LINKS https://www.loudamusic.com Megalateshow on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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Yo! The incredible guest list grows! Dont miss this episode! This week weve got the iconic and legendary DJ Spinna!!!
DJ Spinna is a legend in the hiphop and dance music communities. He was one of the most prolific producers during New Yorks independent underground movement of the 90s. 20 years later his legacy is still growing. Hes become one of the worlds most sought after DJs and his fanbase in japan is tremendous. Spinna has also worked alongside with some of the most notable names music and art. This episode we talk about the underground/ independent era of hiphop music, his experiences with Stevie Wonder and Prince, his experiences coming to Japan yearly for over 20 years. Stories for days.
Thanks to Dj Spinna.
Weather Reports:
Mega's: Homeboy Sandman - 1,2,3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9XJB5wXCF0
Lice - Vertigo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw_XjkS3TEY
Dj Spinna -SPOX PhD (DJ Spinna & Oxygen) - Brilliance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kuxSzhiXZo
Links -
Djspinna.com https://soundcloud.com/dj-spinna-1 https://www.mixcloud.com/DjSpinna718/ Twitter & Instagram - @djspinna
Megalateshow on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
Tanakas! Break out the gold cutlery and your best hat, this episode weve got, YET again, another one of Tokyos dope culture creatives. We sat down with Tokyos #1 hat maker, Thom O'brien!
Hailing from Australia, Thom is the owner and creator of Bona Cappelo, a high end hat company that specializes in fine custom head gear. Thoms also made hats for some of hiphop cultures more prolific artists such as Erykah Badu and Thundercat. Hes Erykah Badu's official hat designer and has a long standing relationship with her creating some of her most eccentric and incredible hats. Not only that but Thom tells us about the art of custom hat making, the tools of the trade, DJing in Tokyo, CheeseWAVE, inside story about some of his interactions with Kanye West's eating habits and Much more.
We learned a lot about his creative process and how he became a giant in the hat making industry.
Thank you, Thom! Local Tanakas, you can catch him Djing on Friday nights in Harajuku at Deus Ex Machina. Pay attention.
Weather Reports:
Mega: CANDLE "PYRO" REMIX (Prod. MA$A$HI) from Meditatape Vol.1 ROKURO SAGA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkvJ3Ufvs1o
Thom - Thundercat - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=thundercat+tron+song
Links:
http://www.bonacapello.com/ https://www.instagram.com/eamesaquatica/?hl=en
Megalateshow on twitter, Facebook and Instagram Calcombs.com Keenwakeen.com
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LATE delivery...here's another Liquid Wards mix for ya'll! From now on these will be sub-focused on a different ward of Tokyo each release; there's more details in the episode. The mix is influenced by the Wu/RZA sound. Not necessarily always affiliated, but maybe you can feel in the inklings of influence. Peep our Mixcloud for the track listing: mixcloud.com/megalateshow And, sorry, due to the nature of the recordings the quality will vary, but I hope ya'll enjoy. II's
Q?: Who's Your Favorite Member of the Wu-Tang Clan?
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Yo . One two, one,two, yo live in effect. Yo before we go on to side 2 or side b of this mega late show podcast release, i got a little announcement, man!!
This episode of the podcast is featuring one of the most prestigious figures in Tokyo hip-hop culture. Shes been involved in far too many projects to mention and has worked along side some of the most notable people in Tokyo. This episode we have the illustrious DAISHA HUNTER.
Daisha Hunter is a renaissance woman of media, entertainment, and Hip Hop scenes in Tokyo. She lived in Japan from 2006-2015 and "DaiWu" returned to celebrate her 36th Chamber Year and love of the WuTang Clan with her Japan Family.
She was the first Black female DJ in Tokyo starting from a hobby and love of Baltimore Club Music and D.C. Go-Go. She then turned her access of Japanese clubs into an opportunity for artists, DJs, and brands to perform and produce. After launching her company ENTokyo, Daisha developed and hosted some of the earliest music performance events bringing together Japanese and expats whose networks still exist today.
From marketing campaigns, brand activations, event production, Japanese Hip Hop touring DJ, creating the foodie hashtag #FatnessFirst, and being the self proclaimed Black Ambassador of Tokyo - her efforts to unite the foreigner, Japanese, and military communities in entertainment continue to succeed her time in Japan.
All social media @Daisha_Hunter
She'll be back but tune in, turn up and tell your mom. WUTANG FOREVER
Weather Reports:
Afrodyty: Exclusive live recording
Mega: Sudan Archives - Queen Kunta (live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4aPe8f7Sn4
Daisha: WuTang - Cash Still Rules/ Scary Hours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_6QMqQwqw8
Check out our upcoming shows on the calendar. Something interesting every week. Hit us up with your upcoming shows and anything dope going on that we might have missed.
Make sure you check out our calendar to find out what's going down in Tokyo. Our Calendar is wild populated now, listing all types of shows and events happening in Tokyo. We keep it up to date and are always down to share and help promote your shows →→→ goo.gl/SmRW9u
Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
Yo episode #29 is live!
This week we got two special guest for you! First is a friend of the show and homie, Chocolate Cake. If youve listened to the show youve probably heard us mention him before. Cake is a B-boy slash MC and can be found rocking mics and bboy ciphers all around Tokyo, from Life Parc to Speak Easy.
Secondly, we got one of he best break beat DJs in the world. Yes, the WORLD. That's right we have San Diego's very own, DJ MANE ONE! If youve been to a bboy event in SD, youve undoubtedly heard DJ Mane One. He one of SoCals preeminent break djs and has been cutting vinyl longer most of people have been listening to hiphop. We were super hyped to have him on the show. & We had so much to talk about with Mane and Cake but the episode was running way too long and we didnt get to really delve into Mane One's history in the scene. Mostly because Mega took up all the damn time talking about himself... AGAIN lol. So hopefully we can catch him again the next time hes out here. That said, we jump around a bunch of topics and get some really interesting insight from both of these guys. Shout out to DJ Mane One, Chocolate Cake, and Storm.
Check out at Chocolate Cake at the next party and look forward to hearing him again on the show soon.
Check out Dj Mane One here: https://soundcloud.com/djmaneone https://twitter.com/dj_maneone?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/djmaneone/
Also if youre in San Diego check out BATTLEBOT, which is a full on hip-hop jam with every element of hip-hop flourishing.
WEATHER REPORTS::
Mane One: Rakim - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPkWYTUiPTo
Chocolate Cake: Ab Soul - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqrWD2xboXI
Check out our upcoming shows on the calendar. Something interesting every week. Hit us up with your upcoming shows and anything dope going on that we might have missed.
Make sure you check out our calendar to find out what's going down in Tokyo. Our Calendar is wild populated now, listing all types of shows and events happening in Tokyo. We keep it up to date and are always down to share and help promote your shows →→→ goo.gl/SmRW9u
Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
Tune in, turn up, and tell your mom about us.
MEGA LATE SHOW 2018
Yo This week were pleased to bring you a conversation with one of Japans most salient figures in music culture. Patrick St Michel is a writer, blogger and the creator of MakeBelieveMelodies dot com. Hes written for a large number of publications & websites such as The Japan Times, Pitchfork, Stereo Gum, Metropolis magazine, and Vice. Patrick has been writing about indie and mainstream Japanese music culture for almost a decade and his knowledge is VAST. Most recently he contributed to Bloomsbury's 33 1/3rd series about the sensational electro-pop band, Perfume, and their highly acclaimed album "Game."
Patrick sat down and gave us some super interesting insight into the world of the Japanese music scene. We talk about everything from Pikotaro and vocaloid mumble rap to Idol group gang wars and Stezes dislike of SMAP. In fact, Patrick was so insightful that we had to make him our official J-pop field correspondent.
There was too much to be contained into an hour long episode, so we kept it going for almost 2. Stick around for the whole conversation and find out what upcoming shows are in store for all of us in Tokyo.
Check out at MakeBelieveMelodies.com Twitter @MBmelodies and maybe even try to find him on FB. Patrick St Michel
WEATHER REPORTS:
Late: ECD - Cutting Edge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5aesWfE31M
Mega: Miku-hop - やし feat. Hatsune Miku https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0WQGsih02A
Patrick St. Michel: SleepMage - ????? ( im working on it)
Check out our upcoming shows on the calendar. Something interesting every week. Hit us up with your upcoming shows and anything dope going on that we might have missed.
Make sure you check out our calendar to find out what's going down in Tokyo. Our Calendar is wild populated now, listing all types of shows and events happening in Tokyo. We keep it up to date and are always down to share and help promote your shows →→→ goo.gl/SmRW9u
Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
So hit us up, share us with your mom, ask questions, get answers, and check out our featured guests.
MEGA LATE SHOW 2018
EHHHHHHHH YOOOOO! Tokyo's dopest hiphop culture podcast is back again with another incredible guest!!!! This week we sat down with one of Los Angeles' greatest son's, the one and only, DJ Cee Brown!!!!
Cee is a mega talented turntablist who has toured all over the globe with some of hiphops most talented acts. From shows with the Invincible Skratch Piklez to the Pharcyde's Rock the Bells reunion tour, Cee has been holding for the west coast for over 20 years.
Cee dropped a lot of jewels and gave us some insight into his thoughts on the turntablism, LA and some dope upcoming artists. Cee is truly one of the best Djs doing it this "Willenium." And hes not just spinning hiphop. World music yall.
Shout out to Cee Brown, and his manager, Raha! Check out Cee at DJCEEBROWN.com
mixcloud.com/djceebrown
Instagram.com/DjCeeBrown
Make sure to peep the mega late show calendar to find out the next time Dj Cee Brown is out here spinning! Well definitely let you know.
Make sure you check out our calendar to find out what's going down in Tokyo. Our Calendar is wild populated now, listing all types of shows and events happening in Tokyo. We keep it up to date and are always down to share and help promote your shows →→→ goo.gl/SmRW9u
Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
So hit us up, share us with your mom, ask questions, get answers, and check out our featured guests.
MEGA LATE SHOW 2018
Yo PEACE!!!!
More from the incredible guest list!!! Some of you might remember the live stream we rocked with I AM JESSE back in November for his "Techno Was Here" event. That party was crazy and weve been planning to get I AM JESSE on the podcast every since! We finally did and instead of a regular episode, Jesse had the brilliant idea to throw a little house party and do a live stream of the recording. BET!
The party was incredible. Hellaaaaa people came out. Jayda B of Bae Tokyo, Dj Tsu, the legendary Brooklyn Terry, phenomenal MCTarantula, Wise of the Teriyaki Boyz, DJ Ken-ske, Phil So Good, Akira from Sunday Replay and bunch of wonderful folks.
After a few weeks, and a bunch of audio/ video issues, we stacked the interviews together for your listening pleasure. Unfortunately we were barely able to salvage the intro of the recording and had to work some magic to get it up. So the first 5 minutes of the interview sound like it was recorded a cell phone. Be patience though, the rest of the recording sounds great. It actual sounds awesome considering it was in a room with almost 40 drunk people talking simultaneously.
I AM JESSE is one of the best DJs in tokyo and has organized and been involved in some of the largest events with some of the most prestigious figures. We barely scratch the surface with our guy, but as we said, I AM JESSE will be back on the podcast soon.
Also, check our MIXCLOUD page next Wednesday for a couple of I AM JESSE's sets from the party. Were also working to re-upload the video footage of the event. Thanks for rocking with us, I AM JESSE!
Peep I AM JESSE's Mixcloud page -
https://www.mixcloud.com/IamJesseTokyo/
https://iflyer.tv/en/jessrotull/
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Yo we're back, as we said we would be, with a half episode featuring the illustrious guests from episode 26!! Alex "C-Dogg" Camp, Aziz Vora, Max Kevin, and Elizabeth Hickey are here again to round out a full episode of the MEGA LATE SHOW. We didn't record twice but we had double the content.
Last week we had such a long convo that it couldn't be contained by a single episode. This week we have over an hour of extra content including the weather reports and a story about Hannibal Buress coming to Tokyo.
We're not the same people we were a week ago but check the last episode show notes for all the folks.
Make sure you check out our calendar to find out what's going down in Tokyo.
Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
Our Calendar is wild populated now, listing all types of shows and events happening in Tokyo. We keep it up to date and are always down to share and help promote your shows →→→ goo.gl/SmRW9u
So hit us up, share with your folks, ask questions, and check out our featured guests.
MEGA LATE SHOW 2018
Elizabeth Hickey - @lizbeth_hickey on Instagram
Aziz Vora - @azizvora on Twitter and Instagram
Alex " C-Dogg" Camp - @c_dreezee on Instagram
www.standuptokyo.com/
Kevin " Max Kevin" Marx - facebook.com/maxkevincomedy
littlecutiepodcast.podbean.com/
goo.gl/SmRW9u
The MLS studio was packed last weekend! We were joined by 4 of the funniest stand-up comedians performing in Tokyo; Elizabeth Hickey, Aziz Vora, Alex "C-dogg" Camp, and Kevin "Max Kevin" Marx.
There was too much conversation to contain in a single episode, so were not only are bringing you a special two-hour recording of the Mega Late Show, but we're also going to release another hour next Wednesday. For the price of.... ON THE HOUSE. The half episode contains the Weather Report portion of the recording. Be sure to check that out.
Make sure you check out our calendar to find out what's going down in Tokyo.
Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
Our Calendar is wild populated now, listing all types of shows and events happening in Tokyo. We keep it up to date and are always down to share and help promote your shows →→→ goo.gl/SmRW9u
So hit us up, share with your folks, ask questions, and check out our featured guests.
MEGA LATE SHOW 2018
Elizabeth Hickey - @lizbeth_hickey on Instagram
Aziz Vora - @azizvora on Twitter and Instagram
Alex " C-Dogg" Camp - @c_dreezee on Instagram
http://www.standuptokyo.com/
Kevin " Max Kevin" Marx - facebook.com/maxkevincomedy
https://littlecutiepodcast.podbean.com/
goo.gl/SmRW9u
The incredible guest list persists!
This week we've got one of the most talented cats making music today, the incredible, indelible, SKYZOO. He was out here all the way from Brooklyn, continuing to tell people his thoughts on gentrification, validation, being black, raising a child, cultural appropriation and more in the dopest possible way.
We were celebrating his newest and perhaps his best work yet, In Celebration of Us, which just came out. Do your Googles. If you haven't heard it, get busy finding it. It's a treasure map of facts and dense af. We talk to him about his creative process and try to gain more insight into the tracks presented. Plus we ask the important questions like who he ghost wrote for and ranking the greatest hiphop albums of the 90s.
Make sure you check out our calendar to find out what's going down in Tokyo. In Celebration of Us is available on all the major media resources. Do yourself a favor and order a copy.
Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
Our Calendar is super dense now, listing all types of shows and events happening in Tokyo. We keep it up to date and are always down to share and help promote your shows →→→ goo.gl/SmRW9u
So hit us up, share with your folks, and check out our featured guests.
MEGA LATE SHOW 2018
Skyzoo - The Stick-Up Tape from Menace : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzB6ZodppMM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pedRHEpD-JU&t=517s
Cal Combs - Maxima
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LQs2wa2mkk
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THIS ROOM HAS GREAT ENERGY
Episode #24 of the MEGA LATE SHOW features the super talented, multi-hyphenate producer-actor-photographer-film maker-and all around dope artist ------- YUEFOH!
Yuefoh a.k.a. @nativeofnothing has been super busy over the last year and ramping up to release more music and art. We play a gang of his tracks, talk about his journey as an artist and ------ he even gives us a listen to a super exclusive yet to be released track from him and the @part-time-cooks. FIRE EMOJI!
Plus we ask all the important questions. Tune in to find out.
Also be sure to support MEGA LATE SHOW by going to Cal Combs dot com to check out Cals music and merch. Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
Our Calendar is super dense now, listing all types of shows and events happening in Tokyo. We keep it up to date and are always down to share and help promote your shows →→→ goo.gl/SmRW9u
So hit us up, share with your homies, and check out our featured guests.
MEGA LATE SHOW 2018
WEATHER REPORT:
Yuefoh - Shuttle Graveyards
https://soundcloud.com/nativeofnothing/shuttle-grave-yards-feat-quartni-van-dorn
EXCLUSIVE UNRELEASED YUEFOH & PART TIME COOKS - CALIFORNIA BUTTERFLY
Check the show!!!!
Part Time Cooks - Annyeong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKJbxQjt96I
Cal Combs - Maxima
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LQs2wa2mkk
goo.gl/SmRW9u
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Please peep our Weather Forecast calendar to stay up on all the dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! Link above and below! It will be updating regularly and we'll do our best to make sure nothing gets missed. If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
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LINKS:
Yuefoh’s Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/nativeofnothing
Yuefoh's Insta : https://www.instagram.com/spacechannelstudio/
https://www.facebook.com/megalateshow/ mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com calcombs.com
Yo something new!
MEGACHURCH#2! The MEGACHURCH episodes are a combination of a music mix and topical conversation, put together by Mega.
In celebration of Valentines Day, this episode is about love songs in hip-hop. First, theres about 40 minutes of love song-esque tracks from all eras of hip-hop. Then Mega and Late also discuss a few things about love and hip-hop. First they tried to figure out what meets the criteria for a "love song" in hip-hop music. They talk about a few of their favorite "love" songs. A couple love song weather reports, more goon maneuvers, and then a top 5 of their personal favorite love songs.
Track listing for the mix is at the beginning of the convo (approx 38:00 in)
WEATHER REPORTS
Mega: Murs - "Animal Style"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwTSPcNSi40
Late: Sleepy Brown featuring Outkast - I Can't Wait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_7bV9fUnrc
Check out CAL COMBS DOT COM (calcombs.com) for dope music and apparel. Enter the "megalateshow" promo code to get a 25% discount on all orders over 30$
Weather Forecast calendar of upcoming dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
goo.gl/SmRW9u
If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
"Daily Yamazaki is the fuccboi of konbinis!" AND THATS NOT POPULAR!
More dope culture stuff moving forward into 2018 from the mostest wokest MEGA LATE SHOW folks. Last week we caught up with giant human and ATL alum, Scott Popular! We caught up to Scott in between his busy schedule of organizing gaming tournaments with Final Round LLc and recording his podcast, Ninjas in Tokyo. Scott drops knowledge about music in the gaming industry, shocks us with his choice for all-time favorite MC and eats all of Mega's Starbursts.
We also talk about 20 years of Getting Jiggy Wit It and Camp Lo, Late plays a bunch of classic ATL jams and pulls out a 22 year old Freaknik shirt, we talk Nerdcore hiphop, safety in Japan, ATL and Spillage Village.
We still want people to hit us up and interact more in 2018. So hit us up, show love, disagree, comment and share. MEGA LATE STEZE 2018
WEATHER REPORT:
Earthgang - Liquor Sto' (yes again) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl94ba7emtw
Don't forget to go to calcombs.com and cop some gear from our favorite friendly neighborhood rapper! Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
goo.gl/SmRW9u
Please peep our Weather Forecast calendar to stay up on all the dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! Link above and below! It will be updating regularly and we'll do our best to make sure nothing gets missed. If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at:
mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
LINKS:
Scott Popular's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4W_rE2P9qy61dyDrzuuO5g
Scott Popular's Twitter -https://twitter.com/SCOTTPOPULAR
mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
calcombs.com
MESSSSSSAGE!
This week Mega, Late & Steze recorded an impromptu conversation about their favorite music of 2017. They lay out some of our favorite albums, tracks, and opinions about music that came out in 2017. Since it was a random recording we didn't have notes and we definitely missed/ forgot a few things. (For example, Mega wants to get Post Malone TF outta here in 2018! )
We discuss Lil Wayne's Dedication Mixtape and him becoming Big Wayne, not listening to music we already know we won't like, Steze's new movie "Gaikokujin," WestsideGunn and Conway's gun sound ad-libs, Spotify, Drake- More (or Less) Life, and we all agreed that 2017 was a pretty solid year for hiphop music.
Look forward to more releases like this in the future. Also check Late's 2017 Liquid Wards music mix. We released it a few weeks ago and it has some of the best music from 2017.
RIP PRODIGY RIP VOODOO RAY RIP COMBAT JACK RIP MEX ONE
Weather Reports:
Mega: EarthGang - Liquor Sto'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl94ba7emtw
Late: Conway feat. WestSideGunn & Roc Marciano - Rex Ryan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUTD9ok997k
Don't forget to go to calcombs.com and cop some gear from our favorite friendly neighborhood rapper! Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
goo.gl/SmRW9u
Please peep our Weather Forecast calendar to stay up on all the dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! Link above and below! It will be updating regularly and we'll do our best to make sure nothing gets missed. If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at:
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If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
MEGA LATE SHOW Episode 22 with Devin Morrison is live!.................................................................................................................................................. Last week Mega and Late linked up with the super talented, multi-instrumental musician/producer/beat maker, DEVIN MORRISON. Despite only being in Tokyo for around 9 months, he's already gaining well deserved notoriety and acclaim in the Tokyo beat scene. Devin has been consistently performing and working on music with many of Tokyo's premier hip-hop musical luminaries; such as Budamunk, Fitz Ambro$e, Kojoe, and Aaron Choulai.............................................................................................................................................. We sat down with Devin to learn about his creative process, taste in music, YouTube video channel, and his upcoming music projects. (Flamingo is coming soon yall!!) Devin kicked it all afternoon and even helped us troubleshoot the music for this episode, which is coming in LIVE from Late on the one's and two's #newshit#newshit!... Also we talk::: Jetset Radio, Orange Juice, emcee trios versus emcee duos, Lupes thoughts on Kdots lyrical ability, MF DOOM, Little Brother, Slamdunk, Dream Soul, and dealing with savages in the comments section. ............................................................................................................................................ Devin Morrison is wild talented, so make sure you check this episode and his SoundCloud page. Pay attention for his upcoming solo and collaborative work. The MEGA LATE SHOW will definitely let you know when he's got upcoming shows and music................................................................................................................................................. Also, MLS wants more interaction from Tanaka's his year. So hit us up, show love, disagree, comment and share. MEGA LATE STEZE 2018.....................................................................WEATHER REPORTS:
Devin Morrison - Ayako
https://youtu.be/QBBqgr2YMxY
OR
https://soundcloud.com/devinmorrison/ayako
Devin Morrison - Ray Stay Paid
https://soundcloud.com/devinmorrison/ray-stay-paid
Don't forget to go to calcombs.com and cop some gear from our favorite friendly neighborhood rapper! Get 25% off all purchases over $30/3000¥ when you use the promo code "megalateshow"
goo.gl/SmRW9u
Please peep our Weather Forecast calendar to stay up on all the dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! Link above and below! It will be updating regularly and we'll do our best to make sure nothing gets missed. If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at:
mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
LINKS - www.facebook.com/megalateshow/ goo.gl/SmRW9u
https://sakurasakkyokuka.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/DevinJMorrison
Happy New Year, Tanakas!
We're back to start off 2018 with the final recording in 2017! We we're joined by our guy KeemJongIll and his brother from another mother, Martin. Afrodyty made her 2nd appearance in the show and we finally got Akira from Sunday Replay into the studio.
We used this episode to celebrate the first year of the Mega Late Show and talk about our 10 favorite albums of 2017. We also got drunk and talked about anything that came up; including Grimmjow, smashing Rachel Dolezal, Ghostface house-sitting, Steezes Biofilm, and what konbini is marriage material.
There's also news regarding what's in store for listeners in 2018. Pay attention, peace and thanks for rocking with us. Peace to the Goons and the Worst!
Don't forget to go to calcombs.com and cop some gear from our favorite friendly neighborhood rapper! Get 25% off all purchases over $30 when you use the promo code "megalateshow"!
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Please peep our Weather Forecast calendar to stay up on all the dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! Link above and below! It will be updating regularly and we'll do our best to make sure nothing gets missed. If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
goo.gl/SmRW9u
LINKS -
www.facebook.com/megalateshow/ goo.gl/SmRW9u
Yo, Happy New Year, Tanaka's!! Just a quick special announcement before back to our regular programming.
First, in 2018 Mega Late Show will be releasing content on Friday every week.
Second, we're looking to be more active on social media, but we need ya'lls help. Please like, share, & comment wherever you see us; we're looking forward to chopping it up with ya'll more and further building this community.
Third, the Weather Forecast calendar is still thick. Please check it out and let us know if there are any shows that need to be on there.
Listen to the announcement for more details! Peace to the G's and the W's
Don't forget to go to calcombs.com and cop some gear from our favorite friendly neighborhood rapper! Get 25% off all purchases over $30 when you use the promo code "megalateshow"!
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Please peep our Weather Forecast calendar to stay up on all the dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! Link above and below! It will be updating regularly and we'll do our best to make sure nothing gets missed. If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
goo.gl/SmRW9u
The MOSTest Wokest podcast in Asia is back!! The #1 Hip-Hop podcast in Japan, in English OR Japanese, is back with our #1 sponsor, Cal Combs! Mr. @calcombsmusic Jr. Ⅲ is back again to present his latest album, Carmel! He breaks down the process of creating the album, what he's been up to since his last appearance on episode #011, and special guest Afrodyty drops by!! It's the same MLS hijinks plus some technical, running-a-livestream-at-the-same-time shenanigans thrown in!
Guys, we're a year in, it's not my machine, and I still don't know what I'm doing! Thanks to all our guests and Tanaka's!! It's been a great year, and we got more in store for ya'll in the '18!!! Peace to the goons & the worsts!!
Don't forget to go to calcombs.com and cop some gear from our favorite friendly neighborhood rapper! Get 25% off all purchases over $30 when you use the promo code "megalateshow"!
goo.gl/SmRW9u
Please peep our Weather Forecast calendar to stay up on all the dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! Link above and below! It will be updating regularly and we'll do our best to make sure nothing gets missed. If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
goo.gl/SmRW9u
Weather Reports:
Late: Pastor T. L. Barrett / Kanye West / Desiigner – “Father Stretch My Hands” [The Life Of Paul/Late Edit]
Cal: Cal Combs – “Cowboy Bebop” ft. Shiori Haraguchi
https://soundcloud.com/calcombsmusic/cowboy-bebop-ft-shiori
+Links+
http://calcombs.com/
https://soundcloud.com/calcombsmusic/sets/carmel
https://www.facebook.com/calcombsmusic/
www.facebook.com/megalateshow/ goo.gl/SmRW9u
Last kaiwa episode of the year! This was also recorded awhile back, and on Late's potato so bear with the audio quality, but we're happy to finally be able to release this conversation with Sean G! @magicseanson is a DJ out of Los Angeles who is affiliated with the group Pac Div. He talks about his proclivities as a DJ, how he sees the international scene, being a DJ for the L.A. Clippers, and more! Thanks to all the Tanaka's for listening, we've got one more in store for ya'll before the end of the year.
www.instagram.com/deejayseang
magicseanson.com/
Don't forget to go to calcombs.com and cop some gear from our favorite friendly neighborhood rapper! Get 25% off all purchases over $30 when you use the promo code "megalateshow"!
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Please peep our Weather Forecast calendar to stay up on all the dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! Link above and below! It will be updating regularly and we'll do our best to make sure nothing gets missed. If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
goo.gl/SmRW9u
MLS #019 "HOW DO I PLUG IN THIS AUX?"
Yo the incredible guest list grows! Episode 19 with Jyodan, @amiide and @agosound, as known as “Cirrrcle!” Mega, Late, Steze and Miss Inglewood met with Cirrrcle to record this episode in November. We talk about Cirrrcles work together, some of their individual projects and some of their new music. We also talk about the QUAVOS, Swap Meets, and how much 2pac can bench press. Late forgot the SP-404, so he and Steze do all the drops acapella style. Jyodan and Mega talk too damn much. Miss Inglewood calls Mega a mark. Ami is too damn cool. Mega gets too drunk. Ago is chilllllin. And Cirrrcle talk about their newest track “Petty” which released earlier this week. It was super dope building with Jyodan, Ami and Ago. Everyone should be looking forward to their work in the future.
Also this is Mega’s first time editing an episode solo. Mistakes… may have been made. Leave comments in the doodly-doo.
Don't forget to go to calcombs.com and cop some gear from our favorite friendly neighborhood rapper! Get 25% off all purchases over $30 when you use the promo code "megalateshow"!
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Weather Reports:
Steze: Skepta – “No Security”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6suaDGWmOo
Late: Fredfades – “Cold”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAIBtJONtvQ
Cirrrcle – “Summer Project”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdW18X3RthY
and “Petty”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1Rh0a1k0Ug
+Links+
https://www.facebook.com/cirrrclemusic/
www.instagram.com/jordan_kelker/
www.facebook.com/agosound
www.facebook.com/amiidemusic
www.facebook.com/megalateshow/ goo.gl/SmRW9u
https://soundcloud.com/megalateshow/019-how-do-i-plug-in-this-aux-ft-cirrrcle
Got another kaiwa episode for ya'll. This time we have world-reknowned DJ from Paris, Sims of @now-futur! This conversation was recorded awhile back, but the information is pertinent and relevant. Sims gives a breakdown about his past, the scene in France, his favorite kinds of shows and crowds, and what he thinks about Tokyo. ALSO, sorry for the audio quality; it was recorded on a Samsung Galaxy S-Piece-Of-Shit, so please bear with the grit to get the gems. Peace to the goons & the worst,
www.facebook.com/sims.nf/
https://www.facebook.com/nowfutur/
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On this week's episode we sat down with the Tokyo-based melancholy pop band, (the) ocean and i. (the) ocean and i consists of Ernesto on drums, Maryssa on bass, and front man, Nayozenza Robin Oliver. Tanaka's will recognize our guy Nayokenza from episode 7. On this episode we discuss a lot of topics, from rap tv shows to sober hook ups. We also find out how (the) ocean and i went from Nayokenza's one-man electronic project and turned into a 3-piece band.
Don't forget to go to calcombs.com and cop some gear from our favorite friendly neighborhood rapper! Get 25% off all purchases over $30 when you use the promo code "megalateshow"!
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Please peep our Weather Forecast calendar to stay up on all the dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! Link above and below! It will be updating regularly and we'll do our best to make sure nothing gets missed. If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
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~Weather Reports~
For this episodes weather report, Late, previewed two submissions sent in from listeners abroad.
The first is from Nu3ra Ness (@chris-mattison)/ the track is called "Proof."
Next was from a Wu-Affiliate of Theodore Unit fame: Solomon Childs - Wishin'
Ernesto's pick - Rae Sremmurd - My Ex
Nayo's pick: @theoceanandi - "Monday" From their upcoming "Five Days at Sea" EP
+Links+
https://theoceanandi.com/
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Ayyyy, here's another kaiwa! This time with the legendary MARK de CLIVE-LOWE! He's an amazing musician who's super nice on the keys, drum machine, and probably other things we just weren't fortunate enough to witness this time, but he gave us a bit of his before playing a set to talk about his history with Japan, his movments out in L.A., parties he's done all over the world, his method, and his philosophy about music. Make sure to check out his latest albums Church and Live at the Blue Whale! Peace to @markdeclivelowe, SARASA, Terry, and the whole SE crew!!!
mdcl.tv/
markdeclivelowe.bandcamp.com/
facebook.com/MdCLmusic/
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Yo, back with some sustenance for all ya'll hungry Tanaka's. For this episode we had beatmaker/illustrator/gastrononator extraordinaire, Foniks! We get into a whole bunch of topics; this ep was recorded a lil while ago, but unfortunately sexual harassment is still a relevant topic, but we also get into lighter topics like poppers and Quetzalcoatl. In all seriousness, Foniks is the homey, and we're happy to finally get him on. He tells us about his travels in south-east Asia, his beginnings in Cali, and what he's getting up to here in Tokyo. Make sure to check him out cause he's mean on the drum machine plus he rolls through with a couple of EXCLUESIVES!!! Peaaaaacceeeeee,
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~~Weather Report~~
Late's pick: LNDN DRGS x P On The Boards - Let Me Be The 1 ft. Earl Swavey & G-Weeder
Steze's picks: Diplo, Rich Chigga, Young Thug, and Rich The Kid - Bankroll
Lil' Wayne - Magnolia (Freestyle)
+Links+
@foniks
instagram.com/foniksbumps/
www.facebook.com/megalateshow/ goo.gl/SmRW9u
This kaiwa episode was recorded a couple months back at SPEAKEASY, the #1 Vibe-Out Party in Tokyo. We were BLESSED to chop it up with DJ SARASA for a short while. She gave us a little bit of her history and the history of SPEAKEASY. We're looking forward to having her back on the show in the future to get more in-depth. Enjoy T.A.N.A.K.A.'s!!!
facebook.com/djsarasa
facebook.com/CasaDeSarasa
facebook.com/SpeakeasyTYO
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Back again!! Hello, True Tanaka's. We've got an episode with guest Tracy Jones, a writer for LA Weekly and Tokyo Weekender. We get into wack new artists, California underground, the hip-hop scene in Florida in days gone past and days of future past. Tracy is a new part of the fam, and we were happy to have a chance to pick his brain a little and introduce him to the format known as "podcasting".
Also, Late was very sleepy and kept calling Denzel Curry, "Dennis Curry"...peace,
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~~Weather Report~~
Late's pick: DJ Premier - My Space Baby ft. Cherub
Tracy's pick: A Tribe Called Quest - The Space Program
Mega's Pick: Company Flow - The Fire in Which You Burn
+Links+
themicrogiant.com
laweekly.com/authors/tracy-jones-7350486
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ョ、back with another 会話 (Kaiwa) episode for ya'll! This time Mega chopped it up with Mike Magik, a b-boy/emcee heavy in the scene. There's a lot of discussion about breaking, and the topic really gets broken down and analyzed in a respectful way. If you're interested in this element of hip-hop or even if you know nothing about it, you definitely want to listen to this conversation between two who are each supremely knowledgeable about the craft. Thanks to Mike Magik for rocking with us (again...)!
facebook.com/bboy.mikey
instagram.com/mikemagik83
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Yoooooooooooo! MLS official five-alarm alert!!! ATTENTION to all TANAKA'S!!! Mega Late Show has a new unofficial 7th member, the guest of this episode, Beatriz Moreno a.k.a. MissInglewood!!!! Honestly, she's out here killing it so much we're not only extremely grateful she's decided to purify our horrible goon-gang environment, but the amount of information and just being straight up interestingness she brought to this episode can't be understated. With a heavy history in the underground scene in L.A., from being NOCANDO's documenter and also being affiliated with DeaThLA and SNATCHPOWER, to holding it down here in Tokyo with Bae Tokyo while also establishing SNATCHPOWER Tokyo and DeaThTK, Bea is a busy woman (not female)! Listen as she tries to keep the focus on and talk about her herself as we engage in mindless, albeit hilarious, juvenile cross-talk to almost no avail! Plus ALL of MLS was in the building, shout-out to d, Vell, and Keen Kong! This description is too long!! Peace to the old gods & the new,
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~~Weather Report~~
Late's pick: O.C. - Stretch Armstrong Show "Freestyle"
Bea's pick; NOCANDO - Severed
+Links+
instagram.com/missinglewood
facebook.com/MssInglewood
www.missinglewood.com
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The Mega Late Show is happy to present our latest episode and our newest unofficial member, Keen!! He's a dope artist/videographer/designer out of Los Angeles who has a long history in the underground there. You might be unknowingly familiar with his work if you have seen the documentary, This Is The Life, which covered the legendary Good Life Cafe and the many movements that sprung from there. All those topics get talked about plus the influence those movements had and the proper recognition they've yet to receive. Get ready for some west coast knowledge!!
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Also, please peep our Weather Forecast calendar to stay up on all the dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! Link above and below! It will be updating regularly and we'll do our best to make sure nothing gets missed. If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
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~~Weather Report~~
Keen's pick: Suiyoubi no Kanpanera - Shakushain
+Links+
instagram.com/keenwakeen
twitter.com/keenwakeen
https://youtu.be/0ftJ1XhM-Hg?t=1m28s
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We got something real special! We're happy to bring you some legends!! For this ep we had Eloh Kush & Budamunk who were promoting their collaborative album, Fly Emperor, in the studio and along with them was John Robinson a.k.a. Lil' Sci of Scienz of Life!! We are really thankful they took time out of their schedule to come and politick with us. The convo gets pretty deep and we touch on a lot of topics: the state of hip-hop now, it's beginnings, the future, https://soundcloud.com/eloh-kush, https://soundcloud.com/budamunk, and John's histories in the game, how the Fly Emperor album came about and John Robinson's relation to the project, touring and exploring in Japan, and MORE!!! It's a great episode and we just want to say thanks again to these three for giving us game! Overstood!!!!
FLY EMPEROR AVAILABLE NOW AT:
www.elohkush.com
Jazzy Sport music shop in Shimokitazawa
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~~Weather Report~~
Mega's pick: Eloh Kush x DUS - B-Boy Bonanza ft. John Robinson, El Da Sensei, and A.G.
Late's pick: Budamunk - But I Know ft. 5lack
+Links+
https://angelzinc.bandcamp.com/album/fly-emperor
https://twitter.com/budamonkfonk
http://www.thejohnrobinsonproject.com/
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Yo, welcome back to the show! MLS were blessed to be able to get one of our favorite DJ's in the studio with us, ShioriyBradshaw! She's one of the best in Tokyo, and it was great to chop it up with her and learn a bit about the person behind the grooves. In Nihongo! We had the homey Marvell to hold us down with the translations. He brought a couple homey's with him who get in on the action; and he gives a special story to explain the birth of his catchphrase.
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Also, please peep our Weather Forecast calendar to stay up on all the dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! Link above and below! It will be updating regularly and we'll do our best to make sure nothing gets missed. If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com
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~~Weather Report~~
Late's pick; Ishmael Raps - Bimmer Music
Shioriy's pick: Tyler, The Creator - Boredom ft. Rex Orange County and Anna of the North
Marvell's pick: Kid Vishis -Back 2 the Future ft. Horseshoe G.A.N.G.
Jon's pick: Flatbush Zombies - Bounce
Shioriy's pick: SZA - Doves In The Wind ft. Kendrick Lamar
+Links+
http://shioriybradshaw.com/
@shioriybradshaw
https://www.facebook.com/megalateshow/ https://goo.gl/SmRW9u
Back with another one, it's MLS and we've got a great guest for ya'll: burgeoning rapper Cal Combs! Cal is a dope American emcee currently based in Tokyo doing big things. He recently did some work with [censored] and is working on his next album. We talk about his last album, Insignificant Positivity, his beginnings as an emcee, his biggest fan base, and we even get him to spit some rhymes! Also, maybe the strangest few minutes in MLS history!? True Tanaka's, check it for yourselves!!
~~Weather Report~~
Steze's pick: Cal Combs - Cosmic Dance ft. Rachel Vick & Mike Saulpaugh
Cal's pick: Cal Combs - Long Distance Ft. T-gainez
+Links+
www.calcombs.com
www.soundcloud.com/calcombsmusic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXnXrHiR4Cs
Ayyyy, peace to the Tanaka's, R.I.P. to Prodigy a.k.a. the H.N.I.C., and welcome to the latest ep of MLS featuring DJ Tsu of the 3BlackGeeks podcast!! We chop it up about otaku culture within the black community, who can and can't say the n-word (it's nigga ("a or e-r?")), and play a new game brought by DJ Tsu himself where we try to place to some videogame samples. We had a lot of fun chopping it up with one of our good friends so enjoy!! Shoutout to Dee and CJ!!!
~~Weather Report~~
Late's pick: Lil Ugly Mane - Untitled Preview
Mega's pick: Offwhyte - Compliments & Novelties
DJ Tsu's pick; 2Pac - Old School
+Links+
http://www.3blackgeeks.com/
Yo, sup to all the Tanaka's. We've got a good episode for ya'll here. We slid over to Nahoko Dance Studio to chop it up with the Brooklyn Bomber himself, living legend Brooklyn Terry!! Terry helps up break down what is hip-hop, what's dope & wack about dance, and all sorts of other goodies. Also, it's the audio debut of our 5th member, Marvell a.k.a. The Facial Expressions b.k.a. The Translator!! We had a couple technical difficulties, but the episode is still full of gems. Hope ya'll enjoy and see ya'll at SPEAKEASY on July 2nd, BoW boW
~~Weather Report~~
Terry's pick: Eugene McDaniels - Supermarket Blues
+Links+
https://www.facebook.com/NDS-X-Brooklyn-Bomber-Dance-Studio-164396617062946
http://www.speakeasytyo.com/
We were blessed to have Jayda B in the studio with us for this ep! She is the founder of (the all-female) crew, Bae Tokyo, and she tells us about how she ended up in Japan, Atlanta, and her mission. Can't wait to have Kawaii Bae back and all the other bae's! Shout-out to 'Nita B!!
https://soundcloud.com/jayda_b
https://www.facebook.com/jaydab.atl/
http://baetokyo.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BaeTokyo/
Some bonus content with our guests Nayo and AJAY where we discuss ancient Kemet, perceptions of black people, and just how many picks does Late get to have for the Weather Report??
theoceanandi.bandcamp.com/album/an-ocean-alive
@theoceanandi
www.youtube.com/watch?v=alplGJy0H…&feature=youtu.be
www.facebook.com/BOUNDLESSTOKYO
Got a little extra for ya'll this episode! Double guests: Nayokenza Robyn Oliver and DJ AJAY. They tell us about the various projects they've got going on respectively, and the topic of our conversation is "Art" and how hip-hop fits into the definition of it. Shoutout to D.Dahlinger, Kayo, and all ya'll Tanaka's out there!
https://theoceanandi.bandcamp.com/album/an-ocean-alive
https://soundcloud.com/theoceanandi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alplGJy0HPs&feature=youtu.be
https://www.facebook.com/BOUNDLESSTOKYO
Back with some new new content! Introducing our 会話 (conversation) segment! We'll be using these to present some things that maybe didn't fit into the main eps, or interviews we caught by chance, or just some random ish we may want to talk about. We'll be peppering these in the feed every now and then. This 会話 is our conversation with Adelaide of Born N Bread, a dope collective out in London doing their thing and representing for the culture. We were blessed to catch her while she was out in Tokyo and got to chop it up with her about her career(s), squad, goals, and opinions of Japan and philosophy （笑）. Shouts to ShioriyBradshaw,
www.born-n-bread.co.uk/
This episode is a little...off-format...off-schedule...off-the-rails...off-the-motherfuckin-chain!!! Sunday Replay are a three (two? four?? Wu-Tang level???) group that records themselves playing retro video games usually with a Tokyo based DJ. We had a blast with Sunday Replay and...you've just got to listen for yourself!! Shoutouts to Katohmy and MC Josh (R.I.P. Akira)!! It was great to rock with you guys and we're looking forward to linking up and collaborating again!
https://www.facebook.com/sundayreplayjp
Also, be on the look-out for more bonus, more varied content in the future! If you don't know you better Golden Axe somebody!!!
MLS is back! 3 in physical form, 2 in spiritual essence. We're happy to announce our first Japanese guest, DJ Ken-Ske! Ken-Ske tells us all the dope shit he's got going on around the city, and we have a convo about the feeling of different rooms from bars like Bridge Bar to large clubs like Womb. We're very happy to have Ken-Ske be our first Japanese representative, salute
Back with another ep! MLS was happy to have rapper Z. Konketsuji along with us in the studio. Besides getting into his past, present, and future endeavors, we also talk about "beef" inside the current state of hip-hop. Shout-out to D.Dahlinger once again for the engineering!
Sidebar: Does anyone else remember Arnold the Anteater????
Yo, bonus content for dat a-!! With our guest Asia we get into esoteric territory: who are her choices for dinner guests?; which Wu-Tang members are your family members?; what are the three perfect pets?; andTop 5!? Answers include but are not limited to "A pig!?", "ODB is your dad!?", and "f@#&%n a dolphin!?!?!?" Thanks again to Asia!!
81SAUCE
https://www.facebook.com/81sauce/
Yo, sorry for the delay! Here's our episode with the fantastic, multi-talented Asia!! We get into all the things she's got her hands in which includes booking, modeling, and DJing. We also have a conversation about hair that goes deep and is must-listen material! This episode was great and we're really happy Asia brought her energy to the show to help us with all our heavy T! Make sure to support her and all her endeavors in the future!! #81SAUCE
https://www.facebook.com/81sauce/
MLS is back with our biggest (2nd) guest yet!!...Maseo of De La Soul!!! We were blessed enough to be able to get a chance to chop it up with Mase about hip-hop today, his thoughts on Japan, and some musings on miscellaneous items (digging, Wu-Tang, ramen juice, etc.). Also, we politik on which ONE De La Soul album gets into Hip-Hop Heaven??...? Subscribe, share, like, follow, & pass it forward! Big shouts to Maseo and Sean,
Jazz-Mode Topic: Which De La Soul album gets into Hip-Hop Heaven?
BGM: De La Soul
For the second episode we've got our first in-studio guest, producer D. Dahlinger! We get into his history from Cali to the Tokyo scene, and we talk about some culture moments we've all had in Japan. Da-da-da-dang, da-dadadada-dang-dang,
Welcome to the very first episode of the Mega Late Show. We kept this one simple with a year-end conversation about 2016, a few tracks we're currently bumping, and a special game of "Marry, Fuck, Kill"... THIS IS NOT INFORMATION.